Get a copy of the current Fly Fishing magazine It has an article on the Chatahoochee Tailwater.
The record Rainbow trout for Georgia was caught there only a couple of years ago something about 18Lbs.

an hour north of Atlanta your in the N Georgia Mountains lot of small mountain trout opportunities. Places like Dukes Creek in Smithgall Woods State park Catch and release only trophy fishing. 11 fishermen only twice daily, free fishing for a $2 parking fee. Toccoa River in Blueridge area. Another Great Tailwater.

And another hour north of there puts you into the Great Smokey Mountain National Park. With More trout opportunities and all public land access.

I'd say if you've got the desire to fly fish for trout in the Atlanta area It's for sure here.

[This message has been edited by mmarkey (edited 17 June 2005).]