Atlanta, Michigan

Atlanta, Michigan
Looking east along State Street (M-32)
Nickname: 
Elk Capital of Michigan
Location within Montmorency County
Atlanta
Location within the state of Michigan
Atlanta
Location within the United States
Coordinates: 45°00′17″N 84°08′38″W / 45.00472°N 84.14389°W / 45.00472; -84.14389
CountryUnited States
StateMichigan
CountyMontmorency
TownshipsAvery and Briley
Established1881
Area
 • Total
3.78 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)
 • Total
720
 • Density199.45/sq mi (77.01/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code(s)
49709
Area code989
FIPS code26-03920
GNIS feature ID0620305

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 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.