Does Atlanta have more agencies or indys as far as hobbying goes?  I seem to hear more about agencies.  Also, With all the LE activity should I be wary of using an agency?

Avoid BP ads that look entirely too good to be true....Use someone who has reviews , simple enough.

Agencies seem to be what they target

Not sure about the first half. Just pick a provider that is reputable and has a screening process. That way you know she is serious and safe.

I never use BP.

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Monitor the number of times that a certain gate code is accessed. They could become suspicoius if there is a high level of activitry. Of course the people working in the offices at theses complexes appear to be numb from the neck up.

There is always Uncle Leo looking to bust people. However, Uncle Leo doesn't have the resources to go after every hobbyist and/or provider. Uncle Leo mostly uses undercover stings to get the most arrests. Cops post an ad on BP. They have a lady cop act like a provider and when the hobbyist arrives he is busted.

The important thing to remember is to always do your research.  

We in Atlanta are very spoiled. We have plenty of Indys and agencies. I have no issues in seeing a well-reviewed lady in Atlanta. I just saw one a few hours ago.

Please see our fine ladies. If you don't then I will.

Agencies are only targeted when they set up shop in certain prominent areas where neighbors don't approve of the activitie

Anyone else remember when those crazy Brazilians went after each other back in the good old Sandy Springs days? We have had some other "whore wars" between agencies since then, but those were the worst.

but yes, by and large you are pretty safe with any of Atl's legit agencies, and a lot safer than picking BP women at random, but when you get into indies as a group, especially ones "well reviewed" on TER, your risk might not go to zero, but it does go down to "negligible"

There is no doubt that well reviewed indies are safer, but there will always be some risk. Remember that indies normally do use upscale apartments and if they are real busy the apartment management and the other tenants will notice a lot of traffic. So be careful!

Plenty of well reviewed indies that are LOW VOLUME  around here lots see one gent per day n only a few days a week
Hugs and kisses
T

That's true, but some share that apartment and the traffic adds up

Well I guess ladies need to be careful who they share with. I am fortunate that my roommate is as low volume as me. Also it helps that we rarely do 1 hour appointments and doubles help slow traffic too.  I know some in calls have revolving doors but there are still plenty of ladies that dont. I know quite a few that would not see more than 3 or 4 per week at their spot. Even sharing a place that's only 6-8 per week IF THAT if you consider doubles.  Guys just be smart where you go really.  Some ladies even have another job too so don't just go run n hide with a hard on lol but just be careful where you go. You all really think hotels are safer? Not at all! They have cameras all over n they DO watch for us ladies coming and going.  That BP bust was at a hotel ya know. I for one do not venture out to hotels at all. My regular guys feel safe and comfortable at my place.  
Anyway hope everyone plays safe and has fun.  
Hugs and kisses
TL

If I may please do so, I will join in.

I participated in this hobby for years overseas and just very limited in the US. I am an American who traveled and worked for a long time overseas.  That is mostly over and also for a few years I was away from the hobby. I just recently returned.

First thing, get a P411 account and go through their screening process as  a client.  Second, use that as a search for providors.  Third, don't book anyone who does not have a well established TER profile with reviews from reviews with a list of reviews themselves.

Now, to me, the better girls for me have been through the agencies.  I can recommend Gold Club, Southern Elite Commpanions, Jasmine FantasyLand, Exotic Flavors, and Belles of Atlanta.  They have a screening process, but will work to get your to where you want to go. They have girls that are both pretty and fun.  There may be other agencies that I have not come across.  Heavens Playground I just not had the chance to connect to, but has well reviewed ladies. Sallies House likewise is another agency with a strong web presence, but I am a under average height white dude and they have some really great built AA leadies. I don't think I would not make a good partner for those ladies.  I did not want to slight those last two as they are active here as well.

Now to be fair, I have not had to chance to meet a lot of lindies, but I am working on that.  Backpage is very hit and miss.  Use caution on that path. My Providor Guide is worse in my opinion. Saw a couple of potential stings there.

For a new person, get a P411 account and focus on the agencies mentioned above.