You might try contacting TrotSAR - they are closer to you than some of us and have been organized for quite awhile. Tom'i may very well have some suggestions for resources in your area. Glad you found this site- it's a good compilation of information. Good luck!
http://trot-md.org/sar.htm
Chris Big Bear Sheriff's Posse Mounted Search and Rescue
Re: [MSAR] MSAR training in Georgia,
pennbo, 10/22/2009