Atkinson County

Atkinson County is a rural county in southern Georgia covering approximately 890 square kilometers of forests, farmland, and residential communities. Pearson serves as the county seat, providing governmental services and local businesses for residents throughout the area.

The Georgia State Legislature established this county on August 15, 1917, by combining portions of Coffee and Irwin counties. This creation formed a new administrative region for the agricultural landscape.

Agriculture shapes daily life here, with farmers growing peanuts and corn while maintaining close ties within their tight-knit communities.

Most services and amenities are concentrated in Pearson, where you can find restaurants, shops, and government offices. Exploring other areas requires a car, as distances between communities are significant.

The county maintains one of the lowest population densities in Georgia, preserving its agricultural character. This sparse settlement pattern allows large stretches of contiguous farmland and forests.

Location: Georgia

Inception: August 15, 1917

Capital city: Pearson

Shares border with: Coffee County, Clinch County, Lanier County, Ware County, Berrien County

Website: http://atkinson-ga.org

GPS coordinates: 31.29000,-82.87000

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:25