Sorry if im breaking any rules or conventions here. I am very new to this. I have only been out once before, and that was with an agency.

I have a few free hours tommorow an I'd like to set up an appointment. The agency I went to before in the Marietta area seems to have shut down. Are there any agencies in the Marietta area currently? Or, perhaps better yet, an independent provider willing to take on a novice

Well, I managed to find one on my own, but I am going to have to drive. Anyone mind telling me why I didn't get any replies? Did I set off some red flags or am I just boring?

Unfortunately this place is clique-ish.  Go figure.

...Marietta/Acworth are in a county many stay out of due to LE. You being a newbie would also be a reason you didn't get replies. Your only experience is with an agency making your screening more involved. Atlanta is a great place for to hobby. But it takes some time regardless of where you are. Often agencies will respond to this kind of ISO but refer to my first comment.

If you take the time to research, choose some providers, make contact, and go from there you will always enjoy your visits here.

There is of course the possibility that the ladies inclined to respond to you were simply busy.  (just a thought)