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Georgia Area

The Early Days of Georgia Area of C.A.

The first Atlanta Area meeting of Cocaine Anonymous happened Monday, August 1st at 8:00 p.m. at St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church, 4755 North Peachtree Road in Dunwoody. (The Atlanta Constitution, Thursday, July 28, 1983, Main Edition, p. 120)

According to Leon K. (an early 1984 CA Member of Atlanta, Georgia), said that “Dock” (his nickname) Crandall who was originally from A.A. brought C.A. from California to Atlanta, Georgia in August of 1983 because many of his prospects were “cocaine junkies.” At first Atlanta, Georgia made their own sobriety chips from 1985 to 1986. When Georgia was ratified as an Area at the 1st World Conference Feb. 8,9, 1986, it was agreed that they would buy their sobriety chips from World Services in L.A.

Leon K., says “Dock” was killed accidentally on a 12 Step call to one of his sponsees who had relapsed and was going to commit suicide with a shotgun. “Dock” tried to intervene and the shotgun accidentally discharged killing “Dock.”

Recognized as an Area at the February 8, 9, 1986, 1st World Services Conference, San Diego, California and was one of 16 C.A. Areas represented at the 1st World Services Conference.

The Georgia Area hosted the 12th Annual World Convention: 12 Years/12 Steps: May 24, 25, 26, 27, 1996 and will host the 37th World Convention in Atlanta, Georgia in 2023.

Quilt – CAWS 2023

Made out of shirts from Convention Chair and created by Laura M., Mike S.’s (Conv. Chair) sister in law. Went for $1200.00

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Refill Mug – 2023 CAWS Convention

May 25 – 29, 2023, 37th C.A. World Convention: Atlanta, Georgia

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Teddy Bear – 2023 CAWS Convention

May 25 – 29, 2023, 37th C.A. World Convention: Atlanta, Georgia

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T-shirt – 2023 CAWS Convention

May 25 – 29, 2023, 37th C.A. World Convention: Atlanta, Georgia

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Necklace – 2023 CAWS Convention

May 25 – 29, 2023, 37th C.A. World Convention: Atlanta, Georgia Bar necklace inscribed with ‘Hope Faith Courage’

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Polo Shirt – 2023 CAWS Convention

May 25 – 29, 2023, 37th C.A. World Convention: Atlanta, Georgia Private collection, Michael C., British Columbia. Canada

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Hat – 2023 CAWS Convention

May 25 – 29, 2023, 37th C.A. World Convention: Atlanta, Georgia Private collection, Michael C., British Columbia. Canada

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Zip up Hoodie – 2023 CAWS Convention

May 25 – 29, 2023, 37th C.A. World Convention: Atlanta, Georgia Thin, zip-up hoodies produced in several pastel colors. Two different designs were used for the back of the hoodies. …

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“Dock” Crandell – 1916 – 1985 – Early Atlanta, Georgia C.A. Member

According to Leon K. (an early 1984 CA Member of Atlanta, Georgia), said that “Dock” (his nickname) Crandall who was originally A.A. brought C.A. from California to Atlanta, Georgia sometime …

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T-shirt – 1996 CAWS Convention

12th Annual World Convention: 12 Years/12 Steps – May 24-27, 1996 Atlanta, Georgia

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T-shirt – 1996 CAWS pre-Convention Fundraising

PRE-Convention fundraising shirt 12th Annual World Convention: 12 Years/12 Steps May 24-27, 1996 Atlanta, Georgia

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Newspaper Article – 1983 – Atlanta Georgia Inception Date

The Atlanta Constitution – Thursday, July 28, 1983 – Main Edition, p. 120 reports on the first Atlanta Area meeting of Cocaine Anonymous scheduled for August 1, 1983 at 8:00pm …

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Desk Clock – CAWS 1996

The Georgia Area hosted the 12th Annual World Convention: 12 Years/12 Steps: May 24, 25, 26, 27, 1996 Image and movie taken by Earl H. (California)

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Logo – CAWS 1996

The Georgia Area hosted the 12th Annual World Convention: 12 Years/12 Steps: May 24, 25, 26, 27, 1996

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T-shirt – 2023 CAWS pre-convention

Pre-convention fundraising t-shirt for the 2023 CAWS Convention that will be in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Shirts were sold at the end of the 2022 CAWS Convention in Austin, TX, USA. …

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T-Shirt – CAWS 2023 – Fundraiser

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Sweat Shirt – CATW 1996

There is no year on this item, but we’re pretty sure this is from 1996. The “12” signifies the 12 Years of C.A. and 12 Steps of C.A. and that …

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T-shirt in a Quilt – 1996 CAWS Convention

This was a pre-convention fundraising T-shirt for the 1996 CAWS Convention that appears to be playing off the fact that the 1996 Summer Olympics were in Georgia. 12th Annual World …

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Meeting List – Early Atlanta C.A. 1985

Very early Atlanta, Georgia meeting schedule. July 30, 1085 Submitted by Dot T. (Atlanta, GA)

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Sobriety Chips – Early Atlanta CA Chips (1983 – 1986)

At first Atlanta, Georgia made their own sobriety chips from 1985 to 1986. When Georgia was ratified as an Area at the 1st World Conference Feb. 8,9, 1986, it was …

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