Welcome to our Chapter.

The Metro Atlanta Chapter of the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society, Inc. (AAHGS), provides a monthly local enlightening forum for family-tree researchers by sharing historical and genealogical information, methodology and sources about African Americans with roots not just in Georgia, but in all states and nations.

Join Us!

AAHGS members constitute the leading African American genealogy society in the United States. Membership is open to the public.

Membership in the national Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society is required in order to join our Metro Atlanta Chapter.

Membership term is from January 1 through December 31 each year.

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Next Meeting

  • FALL MEMBERSHIP DRIVE – JOIN US!

    Research. Recover. Reclaim . . . your family history.

    Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society, Inc. (AAHGS). Join our Chapter & National together.

    New-Member Special:

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    Join or renew here.

  • NEXT CHAPTER MEETING: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2026

    Join us for our November meeting via “Microsoft Teams”! (Held one week earlier than the usual fourth Saturday due to the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.)

    It begins at 1 p.m. with our featured topic, followed by Chapter business.

    Non-members: If you would like to join the meeting, please email info@aahgsatl.org by Friday, November 20.

    “AI for Genealogy Research”

    Attendees of October Special Interest Group (SIG) meetings on the subject will discuss their experiences and share helpful tips. If time permits, all attendees will be asked to share how they use AI.

    Moderated by:

    Stephanie Powers, AI SIG Series Leader

    AAHGS Metro Atlanta Chapter Member • Hosted October “AI for Genealogy Research” Meetings