Meeting basics
Planning your visit
Local context
Freedom is listed as a Big Book, Open meeting every Thursday at 8:00 PM in the Gainesville area of Atlanta, GA. Use this page to check the schedule, format tags, address, and practical visit details before you go.
This directory currently lists 20 AA meetings around Gainesville, which can help if you need a nearby backup time or a different format. Across Atlanta, there are 212 listed Thursday meetings in this directory.
Getting there
The listed address is 817 Holly Dr, Gainesville, GA 30501, USA. Use the directions button before leaving, and allow a little extra time for parking, building entrances, elevators, gates, or room changes.
Meeting-specific guidance
Based on the format tags for this listing, it is open to observers, family, friends, and anyone interested in learning about AA; Big Book reading or discussion may be part of the meeting.
- Arrive 5 to 10 minutes early if this is your first time at the location.
- You can sit quietly and listen; sharing is optional.
- Confirm the time and location with the group or intergroup when possible, especially around holidays.
This guidance is generated from the meeting schedule, address, format tags, local area fields, and intergroup/source notes stored for this listing.
Meeting format notes
This is an open meeting — anyone may attend, including family members, friends, students and anyone curious about AA. You won't be asked to speak or identify as an alcoholic.
This group studies the Big Book (Alcoholics Anonymous). Bring a copy if you have one — most groups have loaners.