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Free program on researching African American ancestry
Feb 21, 2011
The Gwinnett Convention and Visitors Bureau will sponsor a free program on researching African American ancestry from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at Pleasant Hill Event Hall, 550 Pleasant Hill Road, Suite B-106, Lilburn.
Johnette Brooks will speak on "How to honor your African American ancestors by tracing, documenting, publishing and donating your family history." A complimentary lunch will be served. For more information, visit www.gcvb.org or call 770-814-6056.
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David Wickert writes about the state budget, finance and voting issues. Previously, he covered local government and politics in Gwinnett and Fulton counties. Before moving to Atlanta, he worked at newspapers in Illinois, Tennessee, Virginia and Washington.
