Cobb County Genealogical Society

Cobb County Genealogical Society The Cobb County Genealogical Society promotes the education and exchange of genealogical information. E-mail our Society at ccgs@CobbGaGenSoc.org.

Welcome to the Cobb County Genealogical Society, we hope you will LIKE this page and follow us on Facebook. The purpose of Cobb County Genealogical Society online is to provide information about our society and to encourage the exchange of genealogical information and research techniques. The Society's primary interest is education methodology on how to research your family and not specifically Cobb County, Georgia. Many of our members are from other parts of the state and the country and we want to help everyone in their research regardless of the locations. When and Where We Meet:
General Meetings are held at 7 PM on the fourth Tuesday of every month, except December and as otherwise published in the Calendar of Events on our website. We are currently meeting via Zoom and you will need to register for our events in advance. Board of Directors meetings are held at 7 PM on the first Tuesday of each month or as otherwise noted, except December. All visitors are welcome!

09/01/2025

Dig Deeper into Georgiaโ€™s Hidden Genealogical Treasures with the GEORGIA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY!!! You asked for more Georgia-based research training, and weโ€™re delivering. Join us for a much anticipated full-day virtual seminar, "GENEALOGICAL RESEARCH IN GEORGIA: AN EXPLORATION OF RESOURCES," on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27th, where youโ€™ll learn from four powerhouse experts who know exactly where the records are buried, โ€”and how to find and utilize them!

Kenneth "Ken" H. Thomas, Robert Scott "Bob" Davis, Joshua "Josh" Kitchens, and LaPortia Mosley will guide you through decades of insight, little-known archives, and proven strategies to help you make breakthroughs in your Southern research.

Our 3rd QTR FALL SEMINAR Includes:
๐Ÿ‘‰ Expert insights from leading library, archive & publishing professionals
๐Ÿ‘‰ Q&A with each session
๐Ÿ‘‰ A members-only election of our 2026โ€“2028 Board of Directors and Bylaws.
๐Ÿ‘‰ Exclusive access to recordings afterward for GGS Members

The GGS GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING is FREE and EXCLUSIVE for GGS MEMBERS IN GOOD STANDING. Be sure to confirm and maintain your up-to-date membership before the ELECTION. VOTING begins promptly at 9:30AM EDT.

The FALL SEMINAR kicks off immediately after, at 10:00AM EDT, and is open to the public. ALL are WELCOME. Donโ€™t miss your seat in the virtual ZOOM Room!

CONFIRM YOUR TICKET FOR THE SEMINAR TODAY:
GGS Members: $25 | Non-members: $35

REGISTER NOW:

https://georgiagenealogicalsociety.regfox.com/genealogical-research-in-georgia

This is a meeting not to be missed!

08/18/2025

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Archives & Genealogy Day returns Saturday, October 4, 2025 at the Georgia Archives in Morrow, GA. Spend the day in one of two tracks: a hands-on genealogy workshop or sessions on Georgia's local archives and libraries.

More details coming soon at GeorgiaArchives.org!

Are you interested in learning more about publishing your research? This Saturday, the Friends of Georgia Archives and H...
08/18/2025

Are you interested in learning more about publishing your research? This Saturday, the Friends of Georgia Archives and History is holding a special event at the Georgia Archives all about publishing. For more information, visit https://fogah.org/.

Have you ever had difficulty researching the name of a place your ancestors lived? In Georgia, Ken Krakowโ€™s history of G...
07/28/2025

Have you ever had difficulty researching the name of a place your ancestors lived? In Georgia, Ken Krakowโ€™s history of Georgia place names is a fantastic resource covering the whole of the Peach State. A full copy of his work can be found here: http://www.kenkrakow.com/gpn/georgia_place-names.htm

Have you ever used Find a Grave in your research? This free, online database has cemetery records from across the world,...
07/14/2025

Have you ever used Find a Grave in your research? This free, online database has cemetery records from across the world, allowing you to find where your ancestors are laid to rest. You can start researching today at https://www.findagrave.com/.

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Welcome to the Cobb County Genealogical Society. The purpose of Cobb County Genealogical Society online is to provide information about our society and to encourage the exchange of genealogical information and research techniques. The Society's primary interest is education on methodology on how to research your family and not specifically Cobb County, Georgia. Many of our members are from other parts of the state and the country and we want to help everyone in their research regardless of the locations. When and Where We Meet General Meetings are held at 7 PM on the fourth Tuesday of the every month, except December and as otherwise published in the Calendar of Events, at the First Presbyterian Church, 189 Church Street, Marietta, Georgia. Board of Directors meetings are held at 7 PM on the first Tuesday of each month or as otherwise noted, except December. E-mail our Society at ccgs@cobbgagensoc.org. All visitors are welcome!