Founded in 1990, NLA:Atlanta has developed a strong and visible presence within the local leather community through their commitment to each other, to their community, and to the principles of NLA:I.

NLA:Atlanta supports their local leather/SM/fetish clubs and organizations by attending their events, volunteering time to support their programs and joining with them in community activities.

NLA:Atlanta was heavily involved in producing Southeast Leatherfest '97, the largest pansexual leather/SM/fetish celebration in the Southeast United States. Several NLA:Atlanta members held key positions on the Southeast Leatherfest Executive Committee, including Victoria Gayton and Leonard Sewell as Co-Chairs, David Armstrong as Treasurer, Sue Berry as Vendor Chair, and John Ehrmann as Web Site Coordinator. The entire chapter worked together to support the members of the Committee, and all members worked as volunteers both before and during the event.

NLA:Atlanta recently did a cooperative fundraiser with Panther L/L, and plans to continue working with other clubs and organizations within the leather and mainstream gay communities to raise funds for organizations such as Project Open Hand, The AIDS Survival Project, and the AIDS Research Consortium of Atlanta.

NLA:Atlanta produces "Divergence," a bi-monthly newsletter/calendar of local community events listing all area leather/SM/fetish organizations and a calendar offering information on upcoming events of interest. This very well received publication includes a member-written editorial section wherein ideas and controversy can be presented. "Divergence" continues to grow and evolve, as does NLA:Atlanta.

Victoria Gayton serves as Chair for NLA:Atlanta, David Armstrong serves as Secretary and National Representative, and Dan Barron serves as Treasurer.

Or... in a lighter vein ....

The Atlanta Chapter of the NLA was first formed in the late 1600's by James Oglethorpe. Shortly after he settled Savannah Georgia, Olgethorpe headed west along Interstate 16, and upon reaching Macon he headed north on I-75 until he got to what is now known as Atlanta.

After establishing residence here he discovered a very active leather scene with two predominant groups, the Creek and the Cherokee, literally spear-heading most of the local events. He quickly surmised that these were indeed S&M oriented groups because of their leather loincloths and their affinity for heavy pain play with knives, axes, and bows and arrows. Sensing a need for unity among the groups, not to mention a dire need for consensuality in their play, he quickly founded the nations first NLA chapter. Leaders were elected, regular meetings were held, and once the use of a safeword was established and adhered to, they were able to move their scenes out of the woods and into their own private dungeons.

NLA:Atlanta has been very active ever since and frequently hosts major events. In 1864 we hosted a uniform convention that took an unfortunate turn when someone's demonstration of fire play got out of hand and burned Atlanta to the ground. Thanks to the fund raising efforts of NLA:Atlanta money was collected, Atlanta was rebuilt and this minor setback was overcome.

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