Atlanta, Michigan

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, down from 827 in 2010. Atlanta has been nicknamed the "Elk Capital of Michigan".

Atlanta, Michigan
Nickname: 
Elk Capital of Michigan
Location in Montmorency County and the state of Michigan
Coordinates: 45°0′17″N 84°8′38″W
Country United States
State Michigan
CountyMontmorency
TownshipsBriley, Avery
Established1881
Area
  Total3.78 sq mi (9.80 km2)
  Land3.61 sq mi (9.35 km2)
  Water0.17 sq mi (0.45 km2)
Elevation
892 ft (272 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total720
  Density199.39/sq mi (76.98/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
49709
Area code989
FIPS code26-03920
GNIS feature ID0620305

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.

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