Atkinson County is in the Magnolia Midlands travel region of Georgia. Its county seat is Pearson, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the county had 8,435 residents in 2024, up from 8,289 in 2020. It covers about 343 square miles of land and was created in 1917.
- County seatPearson
- Population (2024 estimate)8,435
- Land area343 square miles
- Created1917
- Travel regionMagnolia Midlands
Print it: download the printable Atkinson County map (PDF), sized for standard letter paper (8.5 by 11 inches, landscape). Choose “actual size” or “fit to page” when you print.
Cities and Towns in Atkinson County
Atkinson County has 2 incorporated cities and towns. Populations are U.S. Census Bureau estimates for July 1, 2024, for the whole city, including any part in a neighboring county.
| City or town | 2024 population | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Pearson (county seat) | 1,898 | |
| Willacoochee | 1,258 |
Unincorporated communities marked on the map are Census-designated places, which have no city government: Axson.
Highways
Interstates and U.S. highways come from Census road data; state route numbers come from the Georgia Department of Transportation’s road inventory. In Georgia most U.S. highways also carry a state route number, and where two routes share the same road GDOT records it under one of them.
- U.S. highways: US 82, US 221, US 441
- State routes (Georgia DOT inventory numbers): SR 31, SR 64, SR 89, SR 90, SR 135, SR 520
Parks, Public Land and Water
Lakes and rivers labeled on the map: Stewart Lake, Alapaha River, Satilla River, Willacoochee River, Seventeen Mile River, Red Bluff Creek and Little Red Bluff Creek. Names follow the U.S. Geological Survey’s official Geographic Names Information System.
Neighboring Counties
Atkinson County borders Berrien County, Clinch County, Coffee County, Lanier County and Ware County.
Common Questions
What is the county seat of Atkinson County, Georgia?
Pearson is the county seat of Atkinson County. It is also the largest city in the county.
What cities are in Atkinson County, Georgia?
Atkinson County has 2 incorporated cities and towns: Pearson and Willacoochee.
What counties border Atkinson County?
Atkinson County borders Berrien County, Clinch County, Coffee County, Lanier County and Ware County.
Is there a printable map of Atkinson County?
Yes. The Atkinson County map on this page is a free PDF sized for letter paper (8.5 by 11 inches, landscape) that you can print or save to your phone.
How many people live in Atkinson County?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 8,435 people lived in Atkinson County on July 1, 2024, up from 8,289 in 2020.
Sources we checked
This map and page were built in October 2026 from public data:
- U.S. Census Bureau: TIGER/Line 2023 (county lines, roads, water, place boundaries)
- U.S. Census Bureau: county and city population estimates, Vintage 2024
- U.S. Census Bureau: 2023 Gazetteer (land area)
- USGS: Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1 (national forests, refuges, WMAs)
- USGS: Geographic Names Information System (lake and river names)
- Georgia DNR 2026-27 Hunting Regulations (eRegulations) (current WMA list)