I have no problem with extensive trade, but if the Mayans were to establish settlements in North Georgia, why are the not identifiable Mayan ruins near Mobile, Pensacola and Miami?
I would think these are the ruins of the precursor tribes to the Cherokee, Creek and other tribes of Southern US.
Thing is, there is evidence the Creek migrateed from central America and western Mexico.
The ruins I have stumbled across were near major rivers, the major “highways” of early inhabitants in this country.
We do not see evidence of early settlements in this country very often, mainly because virtually no one leaves the interstates when travelling.
Here are just a couple links that are likely just modern names for ancient peoples.
http://lostworlds.org/ocmulgee_mounds/
http://www.exploresouthernhistory.com/kolomoki1.html