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Central Georgia Genealogical Society was formed in 1978 and is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3). The Society is governed by a Board of Directors consisting of elected and appointed officers and four elected Directors.

                                                                  

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CGGS Area of Interest

Twenty-seven counties in central Georgia:

Baldwin, Bibb, Bleckley, Crawford, Crisp, Dodge, Dooly, Houston, Johnson, Jones, Lamar, Laurens, 

Macon, Monroe, Montgomery, Peach, Pike, Pulaski, Taylor, Telfair, Treutlen, Twiggs, Upson, Washington, Wheeler, Wilcox, and Wilkinson.

Purpose

Georgia Pioneer Program

Georgia Pioneer Program

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  • To collect, preserve and disseminate knowledge and information with reference to genealogical and related historical, biographical and heraldic data
  • To inculcate and promote interest in research in these fields
  • To stimulate and provide instruction in the use of efficient methods and the adherence to principles of accuracy and thoroughness in research
  • To champion ethical standards and to discourage and oppose incompetent and disreputable practices or researchers
  • To foster careful documentation and otherwise promote scholarly writing
  • To issue publications
  • To promote the collection and the preservation of local records which are of genealogical or historical value.
  • To support the regional genealogical community through an annual monetary gift to the Genealogical and Historical Room of the Washington Memorial Library in Macon, Georgia.

Georgia Pioneer Program

Georgia Pioneer Program

Georgia Pioneer Program

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WAS YOUR ANCESTOR IN GEORGIA BEFORE JAN 1, 1826?

If so, we encourage you to submit your lineage to the Georgia Pioneer Program.


In partnership with Washington Memorial Library Historical and Genealogical Room in Macon, Georgia, we receive and review applications for the Georgia Pioneer Program.  Once approved, lineages are maintained at Washington Memorial Library.


  1. Is the Georgia Pioneer program only for members?  Yes, it is one of the benefits of being a CGGS member.
  2. How do I get an application?  Contact CGGS at CentralGAGene@gmail.com.  Include Subject line REQUEST FOR GA PIONEER APPLICATION.  We will send you an application with  all instructions including Rules of Evidence.
  3. Is there a cost?  Yes, the fee is $10.  A check made payable to CGGS should be submitted along with your completed application.
  4. What happens after I submit my application?  The application is reviewed by experienced committee members and if approved, a certificate is issued to the Georgia Pioneer Descendant. 

officers and BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2020-2021

Officers

 President - Georgette Lipford

Vice-President - Marsha Meyer

Treasurer - Sherrie Dukes

Recording Secretary - Joyce Daniels

Corresponding Secretary - Sandy McLain

Parliamentarian - Vacant

Directors

Director 2019-2020 - Angela Collier

Director 2019-2020 - Leawanna Abernathy

Director 2020-2021 - Donald Ebright

Director 2020-2021 - Deryl Israel

 

Membership Chairman - Sandy McLain

Publicity Chairman - Carolyn Schomer

Georgia Pioneer Program Chairman - Marsha Meyer

Book Sales Chairman - Angela Collier

Journal Editor - Georgette Lipford

Newsletter Editor - Nancy Phillips

DNA Focus Group Lead - Sherrie Dukes

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