2a,

There was a strong connection between Georgia members and Biloxi. The hitman used for the Sherry murders came from Georgia. There was a couple of hitmen from Georgia that were used over the years. Towns like Macon was prime spots as they were small towns where they could use their power to get out of about anything. Much like Marcello with JFK, once they hit the Sherry's things went downhill and they never truly recovered and when Mr. Mike Gillich turned Fed that was the end for them. IIRC, Mr. Mike was the one that turned to Georgia after the first man turned down the hit on the Sherry's.

But yes the Dixie Mafia was a loosely affiliated group but there was some structure in there at one point. Nothing big and wide of course, but many knew who and where to go to get things done. Outside of Biloxi there was not much "tribute" going to anyone though it seems.