The History of Cocaine Anonymous Group
Curated by the Historians, Archivists and Members of Cocaine Anonymous
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.
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.” Set of Atlanta C.A. chips submitted by Mike S. (Georgia Area) Sets … Read more
Peach shaped stress ball give out by the Georgia Area World Convention Bid Committee at both the 2017 and 2018 Conference. The convention was voted to go to Georgia at the 2018 Conference. Private Collection, Ruby C
Atlantic South Regional Convention: Gulf Shores, AL, April 23, 24, 25, 1999 From the C.A. of Utah Archives.
12th Annual World Convention: 12 Years/12 Steps: May 24, 25, 26, 27, 1996, Atlanta, Georgia Cap colours: Green, Burgundy, and Gold embroidery on White cloth. Donated to the CAWS Archive by Tom F. (GA) and Fred J. (GA)
12th Annual World Convention: 12 Years/12 Steps: May 24, 25, 26, 27, 1996, Atlanta, Georgia
12th Annual World Convention: 12 Years/12 Steps: May 24, 25, 26, 27, 1996, Atlanta, Georgia