Augusta Genealogical Society
Augusta, Georgia
October 18, 2025 Virtual Genealogical Program
DNA Basics: Getting Started with Genetic Genealogy
Presented by Dr. Adina Newman, EdD
Have you just taken a DNA test? Can't make sense of your results? Still considering taking the plunge? This presentation is for you! Learn about the different types of DNA testing, how the testing process works, what to expect from your results, and best practices to incorporate DNA into your traditional research.
Dr. Adina Newman, EdD, the creator of My Family Genie, is a professional genealogist and educator. Her specialties include Jewish genealogy, genetic genealogy, social media, and New England, and she presents on these topics in a variety of venues, from major genealogy conferences to local genealogy societies. Her findings have received international media attention, such as mentions in The Daily Mail, Washington Post, AP News, TODAY, Us Weekly, People, and The Times of Israel, and she has made appearances on several news outlets, such as NPR and I24NEWS. She co-founded the Holocaust Reunion Project, a program to raise awareness about the potential of DNA testing within the Holocaust survivor community and provide survivors and their children with free commercial DNA tests and consultations. She volunteers as a Team Lead for the DNA Doe Project, which uses investigative genetic genealogy to identify unidentified deceased persons, and as a moderator for a popular Jewish genetic genealogy Facebook group. She was also a 2020 recipient of the AncestryProGenealogists scholarship.
When: Saturday, October 18, 2025
Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EST
Where: Online
Price: FREE to AGS members and $10 for nonmembers
The registration deadline is Thursday, October 16.
AGS October Program - Augusta Genealogical Society
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Limited seating is available to view the virtual presentation at the Adamson Library in Augusta, Georgia. To reserve a seat, please call (706) 722-4073.
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The Augusta Genealogical Society is a non-profit organization founded in Augusta, Georgia , in September 1979.