2 meter SSB

Having failed at my efforts to find local 6 meter AM activity in the Atlanta area I decided to try looking for some local 2 meter AM or SSB activity.  I operated 2 meter AM in the early 1960's and later in the mid 1980's I operated some 2 meter SSB from Central Jersey.  I have not heard any AM, but met two friendly local operators on SSB.  I am still on the hunt for more local RF.  However, it would have to be within 100 miles from 270 degrees West of my QTH through north to about 80 degrees East for me to have a chance.  In true form my 2 meter antenna is a very old 7 element yagi on a pole on our back deck and unless earthworms are on 2 meter SSB I am out of luck in the other directions.