thumb|250px|right|U.S. Post Office in Atlanta

Atlanta is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is the county seat of Montmorency County. The community had a population of 720 at the 2020 census,

Atlanta is home to the annual Sno*Drift rally racing event. The event is currently the first Rally America National Rally Championship event of the season.

History

Atlanta was established in 1881 by Alfred J. West. The Atlanta post office opened under the name "Big Rock" on March 24, 1882; the name was changed to Atlanta on October 2, 1882, and was named after Atlanta, Georgia.

Geography

Atlanta is in central Montmorency County, mainly in eastern Briley Township, with a portion extending east into Avery Township. It is west of Alpena on Lake Huron, east of Gaylord and Interstate 75, and south of Onaway.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Atlanta CDP has a total area of , of which are land and , or 4.53%, are water.

Demographics

As of the census

References

Sources

  • Chamber of Commerce