Category Archives: COGS Event

Discover Your Ancestors

A COGS Members-Only Tour and Genealogy Scavenger Hunt at UGA LibrariesSaturday, 14 September 2024, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.UGA Main Library, Instruction Lab Participants must REGISTER by noon 10 September 2024. The registration link was sent to all COGS members in an email on August 16th.(Contact Laura Carter if you have looked and can not findContinue reading “Discover Your Ancestors”

Sunset Sessions

Sunset Sessions: Preserving Family MemoriesAn after-hours, in-person event with COGS Oconee County LibraryWire Park, 1925 Electric Ave, Watkinsville, GA Participants must REGISTER by 8 August 2024 and arrive BEFORE 6:00 p.m.https://athenslibrary.libcal.com/event/12754406 Join Clarke-Oconee Genealogical Society for this SPECIAL AFTER-HOURS event at the Oconee County Library. With genealogy research, as well as DAILY modern life, comesContinue reading “Sunset Sessions”

Preservation Week Kick Off

Preservation Week Kick Off: Heritage Room Open House Saturday, 27 April 2024, 2:00pm – 4:00pm Athens-Clarke County Library, Multipurpose Room A Join Clarke-Oconee Genealogical Society & the Athens-Clarke County Library Heritage Room to kick off 2024’s Preservation Week: Preserving Identities. Bring in family photos, heirlooms, or other items to share stories and experiences with otherContinue reading “Preservation Week Kick Off”

Genealogy After Dark

Friday, 11 August 2023 | 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. | Arrive 5:45 – 5:55 p.m. Oconee County Library, Watkinsville, GA Join the Clarke-Oconee Genealogical Society, A-CCL Heritage Room, and the Oconee County Library for a fun evening of after-hours genealogy activities. Please be sure to register in advance. All attendees must arrive between 5:45 p.m.Continue reading “Genealogy After Dark”

Tracing Family Ties

Friday, 23 September 2022 | 5:45 – 9:00 p.m. EDT Oconee County Library Want to learn more about genealogy resources? What about the items and materials available at the Oconee County Library’s Ivy Room? Join the Clarke-Oconee Genealogical Society, Oconee County Library, and the Athens-Clarke County Library Heritage Room for a special AFTER HOURS researchContinue reading “Tracing Family Ties”

New – 1950 U.S. Census Indexing Marathon in July

Clarke – Oconee Genealogical Society’s 1950 U.S. Census Indexing Marathon in JulyAthens – Clarke County Library Computer LabWednesday, 13 July 2022, 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.& Saturday, 16 July 2022, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.Don’t forget to bring your FamilySearch login information! Participants in our May Marathon enjoyed it so much they asked us toContinue reading “New – 1950 U.S. Census Indexing Marathon in July”

1950 U.S. Census Indexing Marathon

Clarke – Oconee Genealogical Society’s1950 U.S. Census Indexing Marathon at the Athens – Clarke County LibrarySaturday, 21 May 2022, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.& Wednesday, 25 May 2022, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.Don’t forget to bring your FamilySearch login information! Let’s help index the 1950 U.S. Census together! Sign up for our hands-on 1950 CensusContinue reading “1950 U.S. Census Indexing Marathon”

Scanning Days

As a follow-up to our program with Thomas MacEntee on January 16, 2021 (You Can Do This: Photo Organizing and Preservation), COGS is offering a special opportunity for members and guests to continue with their personal photo (or family document) preservation project. Two scanning days were arranged for our membership through a collaboration between theContinue reading “Scanning Days”

COGS Virtual Holiday Celebration

Our annual holiday get together will be Saturday, December 12 at 2:00 pm via Zoom. Since we cannot meet in person, we are planning a scavenger hunt activity to share our family treasures, traditions, and stories to learn more about each other. Plan on looking for some unique facts about your family. For instance, weContinue reading “COGS Virtual Holiday Celebration”