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This article describes the services and resources available at a FamilySearch Center, a branch facility of the FamilySearch Library.

Welcome to the Powder Springs Georgia FamilySearch Center. This center serves the northwest region of the greater Atlanta area and is located in west Cobb county.

Mask wearing at patron discretion. Hand sanitizer available.

Please bring a USB device to save your documents or images.

Computers have been rearranged to allow for social distancing. We will sanitize surfaces before and after each appointment.

Center Contacts and Hours[edit | edit source]

Location Map: Location Map

Address: 2595 New Macland Rd Powder Springs, GA 30127

We are located near McEachern High School. Park on the south side of the building, in the section by the parking sign indicating you are visiting the FamilySearch Center.

Phone: 770-943-9393

	The usage of "Mormon" and "LDS" on this page is approved according to current policy.

E-mail: GA_PowderSprings@familyhistorymail.org

Open Hours:

Wednesday: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Closed all major holidays.

Closed during days of inclement weather if local schools are closed.

To schedule a group event, call 520 572-2425

Powder Springs Georgia FamilySearch Center - Entrance

Center Resources[edit | edit source]

Collections[edit | edit source]

Family Search: Temple and Family History consultants with center responsibilities are trained to help with family history searches, including the use of familysearch.org

FamilySearch Catalog:

Patrons' Microfiche Collection -- a collection of fiche ordered by our patrons, assorted titles. Contain family histories, vital records, and other types of information.

Indefinite Film Collection -- a collection of films on a variety of subjects, to include vital records, county records, court records, etc.

Book Collection: -- The Center also has several collections of family history information from Latter-day Saint families that have lived in the Georgia area in the past.

Databases and Software[edit | edit source]

FamilySearch Center Portal This center has the FamilySearch Center Portal which gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions including:

19th Century British Newpapers
Alexander Street Press (American Civil War Collections)
American Ancestors
Ancestry.com (FamilySearch Library edition)
ArkivDigital Online
FamNet (New Zealand roots)
Findmypast
Fold3.com, formerly Footnote.com
Geneanet
Irish Ancestors
My Heritage Library Edition
Newspaper Archive
Paper Trail
Puzzilla

Hardware and Equipment[edit | edit source]

Computers with internet connection and access to premium websites.
Printer for use with computers

Center Services[edit | edit source]

Patrons may bring their personal computers for note taking or entering information into personal genealogical programs. Wireless internet access is currently available. Memory sticks can also be used to download information.

Resources in the Local Area[edit | edit source]

Links[edit | edit source]

Volunteer at the Center[edit | edit source]

FamilySearch Center Staff[edit | edit source]

Staff is needed for customer service during the hours the Center is open. Volunteers should be comfortable with computer use and enjoy working with people. A knowledge of basic family history research principles is helpful, but training will be provided. A minimum of 2 shifts per month in the Center is required and more is cheerfully allowed. Email the temple and family history consultant - center at GA_PowderSprings@familyhistorymail.org if interested.

Indexing[edit | edit source]

Family Search is making records available on-line as quickly as possible. One of the keys to making these records useful is the Indexing program. Without an index, researchers have to browse through the images, sometimes one at a time, to find a specific record. Indexing can be done at home and is an excellent activity for FamilySearch Center Staff when the Center is not busy. To find out more about indexing and take a test drive go to Volunteer Indexing

Basic Computer Literacy Tutor[edit | edit source]

With the rapid increase in research data becoming available on-line, long-time family history researchers are facing the need to learn new skills. A patient and understanding tutor is needed to help small groups or individuals learn basic computer skills. Contact the FamilySearch Center by telephone or email if you are interested in teaching or helping to develop training in this topic.

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-Welcome to the Powder Springs Georgia Family History Center. This center serves the northwest region of the greater Atlanta area and is located in west Cobb county.
+{{FSCPageNotice}}
-[[Image:Powder Springs Georgia Stake Center.jpg||right|400px| Powder Springs Georgia LDS Stake Center]]
-=== Center Contacts and Hours  ===
+Welcome to the Powder Springs Georgia FamilySearch Center. This center serves the northwest region of the greater Atlanta area and is located in west Cobb county.
+'''Mask wearing at patron discretion.  Hand sanitizer available.'''
+Please '''bring a USB device''' to save your documents or images.
+Computers have been rearranged to allow for social distancing. We will sanitize surfaces before and after each appointment.
+     [[Image:Powder Springs Georgia Stake Center.jpg|right|400px| Powder Springs Georgia Stake Center]]
+===Center Contacts and Hours===
 '''Location Map: ''' [https://www.google.com/maps/place/2595+New+MacLand+Rd,+Powder+Springs,+GA+30127/@33.8910103,-84.67516,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x88f53c919d0144a5:0x216bb57415c191ae Location Map]
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 '''Address: ''' 2595 New Macland Rd Powder Springs, GA 30127
-*We are located near McEachern High School. Park on the south side of the building, in the section by the parking sign indicating you are visiting the Family History Center.
+*We are located near McEachern High School. Park on the south side of the building, in the section by the parking sign indicating you are visiting the FamilySearch Center.
 '''Phone: ''' '''770-943-9393'''
+{| style="float:right;	"
-'''E-mail: ''' [mailto:GA_PowderSprings@ldsmail.net GA_PowderSprings@ldsmail.net]
+|-
+|{{MormonLDSRemoval}}
+|}
+'''E-mail: ''' [mailto:GA_PowderSprings@familyhistorymail.org GA_PowderSprings@familyhistorymail.org]
 '''Open Hours: '''
-*'''Tuesday: '''10:00 am - 1:00 pm
+*
-*'''Wednesday: ''' 4:00 pm - 9 pm
+*'''Wednesday: ''' 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
-*'''Thursday: '''7:00 pm -9:00 pm
 '''Closed all major holidays.'''
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 '''Closed during days of inclement weather if local schools are closed.'''
-'''To schedule a group event, call 770 505-0106'''
+'''To schedule a group event, call 520 572-2425'''
-'''[[Image:Powder Springs Georgia Family History Center - Entrance.JPG|thumb|right|300px| Powder Springs Georgia Family History Center - Entrance]]'''
+'''[[Image:Powder Springs Georgia Family History Center - Entrance.JPG|thumb|right|300px| Powder Springs Georgia FamilySearch Center - Entrance]]'''
-=== Center Resources  ===
+===Center Resources===
-==== Collections  ====
+====Collections====
-:*'''[https://familysearch.org Family Search]:''' Temple and Family History consultants with center responsibilities are trained to help with family history searches, including the use of familysearch.org
+:*'''[https://www.familysearch.org Family Search]:''' Temple and Family History consultants with center responsibilities are trained to help with family history searches, including the use of familysearch.org
-:*'''[https://familysearch.org/catalog-search FamilySearch Catalog]:'''
+:*'''[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog FamilySearch Catalog]:'''
 :*'''Patrons' Microfiche Collection''' -- a collection of fiche ordered by our patrons, assorted titles. Contain family histories, vital records, and other types of information.
 :*'''Indefinite Film Collection''' -- a collection of films on a variety of subjects, to include vital records, county records, court records, etc.
 :*'''Book Collection:''' -- The Center also has several collections of family history information from Latter-day Saint families that have lived in the Georgia area in the past.
-==== Databases and Software  ====
+====Databases and Software====
-:*'''[[FHC Portal]]''' This center has the Family History Center Portal which gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions including:
+:*'''[[FamilySearch Center Portal]]''' This center has the FamilySearch Center Portal which gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions including:
-::*19th Century British Newspapers
+::*19th Century British Newpapers
-::*Access Newspaper Archive
+::*Alexander Street Press (American Civil War Collections)
-::*Alexander Street Press (American Civil War Collections)
+::*American Ancestors
-::*Ancestry.com (Family History Library edition)
+::*Ancestry.com (FamilySearch Library edition)
 ::*ArkivDigital Online
-::*FindMyPast
+::*FamNet (New Zealand roots)
-::*Fold3.com, formerly Footnote.com
+::*Findmypast
-::*Godfrey Memorial Library
+::*Fold3.com, formerly Footnote.com
-::*Historic Map Works Library Edition
+::*Geneanet
-::*LegacyStories
+::*Irish Ancestors
-::*Paper Trail
+::*My Heritage Library Edition
-::*Puzzilla
+::*Newspaper Archive
-::*World Vital Records
+::*Paper Trail
+::*Puzzilla
-==== Hardware and Equipment  ====
+====Hardware and Equipment====
-:*Microfilm readers
+:*
-:*Microfiche reader
+:*
 :*Computers with internet connection and access to premium websites.
 :*Printer for use with computers
-=== Center Services  ===
+===Center Services===
 Patrons may bring their personal computers for note taking or entering information into personal genealogical programs. Wireless internet access is currently available. Memory sticks can also be used to download information.<br>
-=== Resources in the Local Area  ===
+===Resources in the Local Area===
 :*[http://www.cobbgagensoc.org/ Genealogy Society of Cobb County Georgia]
 :*[http://www.gagensociety.org/ Georgia Genealogy Society]
 :*[http://www.cobbcat.org/research/local-history/ Cobb County Library - The Georgia Room]
 :*[http://www.smyrnacity.com/index.aspx?page=435 Smyrna Public Library]
 :*[http://www.cobbcat.org/venue/switzer-library/ Switzer Library]
 :*[http://www.atlantahistorycenter.com/ Atlanta History Center]
 :*[http://www.atlantahistorycenter.com/visit/kenan-research-center Atlanta History Center - Kenan Research Center]
 :*[http://www.georgiaarchives.org/ Georgia Archives]
 :*[http://www.archives.gov/atlanta/ The National Archives at Atlanta]
-=== Links  ===
+===Links===
 :*[http://www.nps.gov/kemo/ Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park]
 :*[http://www.cem.va.gov/cems/nchp/marietta.asp Marietta National Cemetery]
 :*[http://www.mariettaconfederatecemetery.org/ Marietta Confederate Cemetery]
-=== Volunteer at the Center  ===
+===Volunteer at the Center===
-==== Family History Center Staff  ====
+====FamilySearch Center Staff====
-Staff is needed for customer service during the hours the Center is open. Volunteers should be comfortable with computer use and enjoy working with people. A knowledge of basic family history research principles is helpful, but training will be provided. A minimum of 2 shifts per month in the Center is required and more is cheerfully allowed. Email the temple and family history consultant - center at [mailto:GA_PowderSprings@ldsmail.net GA_PowderSprings@ldsmail.net] if interested.
+Staff is needed for customer service during the hours the Center is open. Volunteers should be comfortable with computer use and enjoy working with people. A knowledge of basic family history research principles is helpful, but training will be provided. A minimum of 2 shifts per month in the Center is required and more is cheerfully allowed. Email the temple and family history consultant - center at [mailto:GA_PowderSprings@familyhistorymail.org GA_PowderSprings@familyhistorymail.org] if interested.
-==== Indexing  ====
+====Indexing====
-Family Search is making records available on-line as quickly as possible. One of the keys to making these records useful is the Indexing program. Without an index, researchers have to browse through the images, sometimes one at a time, to find a specific record. Indexing can be done at home and is an excellent activity for Family History Center Staff when the Center is not busy. To find out more about indexing and take a test drive go to [http://www.familysearch.org/volunteer/indexing Volunteer Indexing]
+Family Search is making records available on-line as quickly as possible. One of the keys to making these records useful is the Indexing program. Without an index, researchers have to browse through the images, sometimes one at a time, to find a specific record. Indexing can be done at home and is an excellent activity for FamilySearch Center Staff when the Center is not busy. To find out more about indexing and take a test drive go to [http://www.familysearch.org/volunteer/indexing Volunteer Indexing]
-==== Basic Computer Literacy Tutor  ====
+====Basic Computer Literacy Tutor====
-With the rapid increase in research data becoming available on-line, long-time family history researchers are facing the need to learn new skills. A patient and understanding tutor is needed to help small groups or individuals learn basic computer skills. Contact the Family History Center by telephone or email if you are interested in teaching or helping to develop training in this topic.
+With the rapid increase in research data becoming available on-line, long-time family history researchers are facing the need to learn new skills. A patient and understanding tutor is needed to help small groups or individuals learn basic computer skills. Contact the FamilySearch Center by telephone or email if you are interested in teaching or helping to develop training in this topic.