• Cobb County Vertical Files
• Family History Collection
• Family Heraldry and Pedigree Resources
• Garrett’s Necrology of Atlanta and Environs
• Georgia Vertical Files
• Historical City Directories
• Immigration Resources
• KSU Oral History Project, 1973-present
• Local Newspapers Available on Microfilm
• Magazines/Periodicals Microform
• Miscellaneous Microform
• Regional Census Records Available on Microfilm

Online databases:

• Ancestry Library Edition (This database is not available outside of the library.)
• Digital Library of Georgia
• FamilySearch (This database is not available outside of the library. Requires the creation of a free account to use.)
• Fold3™ History and Genealogy Archives (Requires a CCPL library card number and PIN)
• Heritage Hub (Requires a CCPL library card number and PIN)
• Heritage Quest (Requires a CCPL library card number and PIN)
• JewishData.com (Requires a CCPL library card number and PIN)
• 1940 Census Data

Any time on Wednesdays

Do you need help with a question that requires time beyond general assistance? You can reserve a one-on-one session with a genealogy librarian for up to one hour of in-depth uninterrupted help.

Get help with issues such as:

• Overview of the Georgia Room collection and services
• Introduction to the library catalog and how to find a book in the Georgia Room
• Learn about the Georgia Room’s online databases and resources
• Learn how to use the microfilm/fiche readers
• How to utilize Interlibrary Loan
• Advice on using genealogical resources in the Georgia Room
• Do you have a brick wall or other genealogy question? If we can’t help, we’ll find who can!

This service is free. Reservations are required and made at the Georgia Room front desk or by calling 770-528-2333.

Are you interested in keeping up with the latest genealogical news from the Georgia Room? Please subscribe to our bi-monthly e-newsletter: The Georgia Room Review! Contact us today at georgiac@cobbcat.org to get added to our mailing list.

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