New in North Georgia

[Jeff Dodgen]

I found this site after looking for information on caving. I have always been interested in it and wanted to see if it was something I would like, without crawling in one by myself and getting lost. I have a few contacts that go some but figured I could get plenty of information here. I am a firefighter in Metro Atlanta and have a little experience with rope, and looking to try a cave with some help. I am on forums for other topics that I know ALOT about but this is the first "newbie" one I have joined, please go easy. How do I get started?

[Phil Winkler]

Hi, Jeff,

Easiest way to learn is to join a local chapter known as a grotto. Dogwood City Grotto is in Atlanta. Go to caves.org and you can find contact info there.

[wendy]

Welcome. Since you in live in Atlanta yuo may want to contact the Dogwood City Grotto. A grotto is a caving club. http://www.dcg-nss.org/ they can help point ya in the right direction.

you live in a great area since 2 hours or less away from you are a bunch of great caves in what we call TAG (Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia).

[Jeff Dodgen]

I was just checking out the info on the Grottos. I actually live in Dawsonville, just south of Dahlonega. It appears the Dogwood City Grotto is the closest. Thanks for replying. I have always wanted to get into doing this but a recent find of a few caves has really got me motivated.

[incavenow]

Welcome to the forum, Jeff. I live over in LaFayette and there is a grotto that meets there also. But I'm sure Atlanta is much closer to you. Good luck on your caving trips!!

[graveleye]

Jeff, I live in Duluth, and the Dogwood City Grotto is the closest to you. It's a little bit of a drive, but it's only once a month. PM me if you need directions and meeting times.