The Georgia Tribe of Eastern Cherokee is a State Recognized Tribe in the State of Georgia. We consist of descendants of the Cherokee in the Dahlonega area who managed to escape the infamous Trail of Tears.  The Trail of Tears characterized the forceful removal of their tribe in the 1830's, by soldiers who herded them into the Oklahoma Territory.  Our Tribal members have lineage which is documented on the Guion Miller Roll of 1909.  The direct descendants of all original tribal members are eligible for membership with supporting documents (i.e., birth and death certificate).