Why visit Atlanta
Townapedia lists 6 parks and trails, 7 places to eat and 5 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Briley Township Park and Briley Township Recreation Area.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 80°F; February lows average 9°F.
Weather in Atlanta
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About 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, down from 827 in 2010. Atlanta has been nicknamed the "Elk Capital of Michigan".
From the Wikipedia article Atlanta, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Parks, trails and playgrounds6
Briley Township Recreation Area
Hiking and trails · 1.1 mi
160 acre recreation area with 3 miles of hiking / cross country ski trails and sledding hill
Mo-Su dawn-dusk
Briley Township Ski Trail Parking Area
Park · 0.7 mi
11527 Pettenger Road, Atlanta
Restaurants and cafes7
The White Elk Coffee House
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.4 mi
12315 State Street, Atlanta
Mo-Sa 07:00-17:00; Su 08:00-16:00
Ma C & Larry’s Diner And Pizzeria
Restaurant · Pizza, Burger, Diner, American · 0.7 mi
12601 State Street, Atlanta
Mo-Th,Su 10:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-23:00
Susan's Roadside Diner
Diner · American · 0.7 mi
12656 State Street, Atlanta
Su-Sa 07:00-14:00
J.D.'s Pizza Place
Restaurant · Pizza, Mexican · 0.5 mi
11391 West Street, Atlanta
Lucky D's Bar & Grill
Bar and pub · 0.5 mi
12434 State Street, Atlanta
Where to stay5
Churches and places of worship9
First Baptist Church of Atlanta
Church · Baptist · 0.8 mi
11965 Lake 15 Road, Atlanta
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.
From the History section of Atlanta, Michigan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries2
Healthcare1
Map of Atlanta
35 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26°F | 10°F | 1.9 in |
| Feb | 29°F | 9°F | 1.5 in |
| Mar | 40°F | 16°F | 1.8 in |
| Apr | 53°F | 29°F | 3.0 in |
| May | 67°F | 40°F | 3.0 in |
| Jun | 76°F | 50°F | 3.2 in |
| Jul | 80°F | 55°F | 3.3 in |
| Aug | 79°F | 53°F | 3.2 in |
| Sep | 71°F | 45°F | 3.3 in |
| Oct | 57°F | 36°F | 3.5 in |
| Nov | 43°F | 28°F | 2.2 in |
| Dec | 32°F | 19°F | 1.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Atlanta (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Montmorency County has had 5 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2026-06-30: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2025-07-22: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Gaylord Regional Airport (GLR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 27 miles away.
- Lewiston 11 mi southwest, about 18 min by car
- Hillman 13 mi east, about 22 min by car
- Mio 24 mi south, about 39 min by car
- Gaylord 26 mi west, about 41 min by car
- Rogers City 33 mi northeast, about 54 min by car
- Alpena 35 mi east, about 56 min by car
- Grayling 36 mi southwest, about 58 min by car
- Ossineke 36 mi east, about 58 min by car
- Indian River 37 mi northwest, about 1 h by car
- Presque Isle Harbor 39 mi northeast, about 1 h by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Disc golf basket on Hole 1 on the private 9-hole disc golf course at the Canada Creek Ranch in Atlanta, Michigan, Dane, CC BY 2.0
- Mazda 323 at the 2012 Sno*Drift Rally, Dustin May, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Subaru Sno*Drift Rally 2012, Dustin May, CC BY-SA 2.0
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