kathy-
It's difficult to predict how a native Azalea will perform, but generally they produce more blooms if exposed to some sunlight or bright dappled shade in the summer. Having said that, I have one, R.flammeum(Oconee Azalea) that is in nearly total shade all year and it has bloomed profusely, every year, for at least 20 years, while some species receiving several hours of either morning or afternoon sun in the summer and all day in the winter, often do not bloom at all.
As long as the soil is moist, they should grow well for you.
Some species will tolerate more moisture than others, There is a GNPS rescue site near Snellville where I observed some growing in a bog, with standing water several inches deep. There were no blooms and didn't see any flower buds, so couldn't identify the species.
Try them in a location and if they aren't performing well, you can rather easily move them.
Rb

It depends on if they get enough sun between the time that THEY leaf out and when the canopy layer gets it's leaves. Moist is good, but sun is what gives them the energy to bloom.

You might have to give them two years to decide if they are not getting enough sun because they might have gotten enough sun this year (based on where they were before you got them) to bloom next year (2007), but blooming in 2008 will be based on where you plant them.

I have a large pink one that gets no direct sun at all, just bright shade. It blooms heavily every year. I'm sure the different varieties have different requirements, but it's worth trying.

ok well I will see what happens. Thanks all.