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Learn about African American genealogy Tuesday
Feb 22, 2012
Johnette Brooks will speak about African American genealogical research from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Hilton Atlanta Northeast, 5994 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Norcross.
Brooks will offer tips on navigating the U.S. Census, slaveholder records, family histories and other resources. The event is free, but reservations are required. For more information, contact Linda Murphy at 770-814-6056 or lmurphy@gcvb.org.
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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.
