Join the Clarke-Oconee Genealogical Society (COGS) at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 21 at the Athens-Clarke County Library – 2nd floor computer room for an interactive and inspiring afternoon of sharing and learning facilitated by Nona Thornton, current COGS president. All levels of experience welcome! See real-life examples of how fellow genealogists organize their research—andContinue reading “Discover How Others Organize Their Family History Research!”
Category Archives: COGS Program
Fun With Online Newspaper Archives
Donnie Summerlin, Digital Library of Georgia Saturday, 17 May 2025 | 2 p.m. ET Free and open to the public! Over the last decade, historical newspaper websites have become a valuable online resource for genealogists, historians, and researchers, and many of these resources are freely available to the public. Donnie Summerlin will introduce attendees toContinue reading “Fun With Online Newspaper Archives”
Creating an Ancestor Sketch
presented by Thomas MacEntee via ZoomSaturday, 12 April 2025 | 2:00 – 4:00 pm EDT View the program with COGS in the Athens-Clarke County Library, 2nd floor computer classroom OR register to receive your own Zoom link https://bit.ly/ancestorsketch. Face it: most genealogists never get around to publishing that family history book based on their genealogy research. How aboutContinue reading “Creating an Ancestor Sketch”
Breaking the Brick Wall: Researching in Black & White
Presented by Deborah A. Abbott, PhD, live via ZoomSaturday, 15 February 2025 | 2 – 4 p.m. ET | Free and open to the public EXTENDED: The recording and handout for this presentation is now available for COGS members through 22 March 2025 under Member Resources. View Dr. Abbott’s program with COGS in person or via Zoom (seating isContinue reading “Breaking the Brick Wall: Researching in Black & White”
Translating, Transcribing and Summarizing Documents Using AI
presented by Thomas MacEntee (via Zoom)Saturday, 9 November 2024 | 2:00 – 4:00 pm ESTAthens-Clarke County Library, Multipurpose Room A and via Zoom Learn how to harness the power of artificial intelligence to assist in translating, transcribing, and summarizing a variety of genealogy records. A handwritten baptismal record from the 1800s? No problem. A faded newspaper obituary?Continue reading “Translating, Transcribing and Summarizing Documents Using AI”
Brick Walls? Start Using Genealogy Wikis to Break Them Down
Saturday, 19 October 2024, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.Athens-Clarke County Library | 2nd floor computer room We have updated information about this program below. Laura W. Carter will begin the program with a brief demonstration of the “Ancestry.com Family History Wiki.” This resource includes two major reference works for family historians. Next, we’ll watch the 21-minuteContinue reading “Brick Walls? Start Using Genealogy Wikis to Break Them Down”
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”
Introducing 10 Million Names
presented by Cynthia Evans via ZoomSaturday, 16 March 2024 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Athens-Clarke County Library, 2nd floor Computer Lab and via Zoom There are at least 44 million descendants of enslaved individuals alive today, but slavery separated families, erased names, and obscured facts. The 10 Million Names Project, recently launched by American Ancestors andContinue reading “Introducing 10 Million Names”
FamilySearch Digital Library
presented by Doug WhiteSaturday, 10 February 2024 at 2:00 p.m. EasternAthens-Clarke County Library, Multi-Person Room A or via Zoom Are you using the FamilySearch Digital Library? This resource has over 500,000 genealogy books, family histories, maps, yearbooks, and more that you can access free! The FamilySearch Digital Library can connect you to the stories ofContinue reading “FamilySearch Digital Library”
The Tax Man Cometh
presented by Larry W. Thomas Saturday, 18 November 2023, 2:00 – 3:30 pm ET Athens – Clarke County Library (Athens, GA), MP-Room A or via Zoom Do not overlook the wealth of information found in tax records. Our ancestors were taxed on their land and other possessions and these records can help you with yourContinue reading “The Tax Man Cometh”
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