Atkinson County, Georgia

Atkinson County

General Information
Name	Atkinson County, Georgia
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Settlement Type	County
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Population
Total	8,286
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Standard	UTC-5
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Atkinson County is a county located in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 8,286. The county seat is Pearson.

History

Atkinson County was created on August 15, 1917, from parts of Coffee and Clinch counties. It was named in honor of William Yates Atkinson, a former Governor of Georgia.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 344 square miles (890 km²), of which 339 square miles (880 km²) is land and 5.0 square miles (13 km²) (1.5%) is water.

Adjacent counties

• Coffee County - north
• Clinch County - south
• Ware County - southeast
• Berrien County - west

Demographics

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 8,286 people, 2,900 households, and 2,100 families residing in the county. The racial makeup of the county was 60.5% White, 20.3% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 15.8% from other races, and 2.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 25.4% of the population.

Economy

The economy of Atkinson County is primarily based on agriculture, with major crops including tobacco, cotton, and peanuts. The county also has a growing poultry industry.

Education

Atkinson County is served by the Atkinson County School District, which includes one elementary school, one middle school, and one high school. The district is committed to providing quality education to all students in the county.

Communities

• Pearson (county seat)
• Willacoochee

Notable People

• William Yates Atkinson, the county's namesake, was a prominent political figure in Georgia, serving as the 55th Governor of Georgia from 1894 to 1898.

See also

• National Register of Historic Places listings in Atkinson County, Georgia

External links

• Atkinson County official website