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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to offer free seminar
Volunteers work with people in search of their family histories during an event in the Sugar Hill last year.

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Volunteers work with people in search of their family histories during an event in the Sugar Hill last year.
By Shelia Poole
Aug 9, 2023

Georgians interested in learning more about their family tree can attend “Discover Your Roots,” a free genealogy seminar that will be held in Atlanta in September

The seminar is sponsored by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 100 Black Men of DeKalb and the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society, metro Atlanta Chapter.

The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sept. 9 at 1450 Ponce de Leon Ave. N.E. in Atlanta..

Experts will help Georgians find their ancestors, interpret DNA tests and use online tools through group workshops and personal guidance.

Registration is not required, although it is strongly encouraged. For more information and to register go to DiscoverYourRootsGA.org.

About the Author

Shelia has worked at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution for more than 30 years. Previously, she worked at The Lexington Herald-Leader and The Louisville Defender. Her beat is a bit of a mixed bag that includes religion and spirituality, culture and trends, race and aging. She earned degrees from Spelman College and Northwestern University.

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