Hello Aussie I use to live in the Gainesville area which is north of Atlanta and also I use to drive truck for a living . Yes there are some crazy drivers down there sometime I think they're worse than Calif. LOL but there is a quilt site on the internet and she might know of someone who might be able and interested in helping you. It is Pam Bono Quilting she has a shop there and there are some quilt guilds to that might be able to help. You maybe could look up on the internet Ga. quilt shops and guilds. I hope this might be of some help. Oh and Yes there are alot of places that you Have to be careful of it's a big city just like any other ones. Have a good time and enjoy the sights. :D