IIRC Georgia has more relaxed gun laws. You'd have to ask your local gun shop or research
Handgunlaw.us
Most states permit pistol purchases with a couple day waiting period.
However, to carry a gun, most states will require a concealed carry permit (usually some form of training, fingerprinting, and filing an application).
Go to a reputable gun shop, preferably with guns to rent. Rent a couple. See which one you like the most. I tend to avoid pawn shops.