Hi Friends, The August 2004 issue of GEORGIA SETTLERS, published by the East Georgia Genealogical Society (EGGS), Winder, GA, will be mailed out within a week or 10 days. The articles included in this issue are: Butts County - Administrator & Guardian Bonds (1826-51), pp. 281-315 Clarke County - Genealogical Abstracts from "The Southern Watchman," (10 May - 21 June 1855) Franklin County - Loose Estate Records (1786-1916) -Letters of the alphabet in this issue - A thru C Gwinnett County Inferior Court Minutes (1820-32), pp. 224-255 Taliaferro County Research Resources Jackson County's New Courthouse (2004) & a History of its Old (1879) Courthouse Jackson County - Walnut Fork Baptist Church Minutes (1802-21) (The minutes will be continued past 1821 in future issues.) The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 10, 2004, 7 PM, at the LDS Church, 36 Sims Road, Winder, GA. VISITORS WELCOME! On August 10, Ted Brooke, Georgia's foremost authority on cemeteries, will speak on the book, "Grave Intentions: A Comprehensive Guide to Preserving Historic Cemeteries in Georgia," by Christine Van Voorhies. This guide offers valuable advice such as how to plan cemetery cleanups, record and care for grave markers, and protect against threats. It also includes a review of Georgia cemetery laws and sources of further information. For more information on the society, books for sale, an application form, and various other information, visit the web site at: _www.rootsweb.com/~gaeggs_ (http://www.rootsweb.com/~gaeggs)