Attica is an unincorporated community in Jackson County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]

History

The community was named after Attica, an historical region of Greece.[2]

The area has a population of an estimated 400. [3]

Geography

Attica has a geography which is slightly hilly, also having thick Ultisol (Known as Red Clay). The area is also rich in healthy soil, usually being a reason why the area is mostly populated by farmers. Trails and camping are most common in this area.

Education

The population from the area usually get their education from:

  • South Jackson Elementary School
  • Jefferson[4] School Districts
  • Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School
  • Monsignor Donovan Catholic School
  • Whitehead road elementary School

Notable People

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Attica, Georgia
  2. Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 9. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
  3. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Attica, Georgia
  4. "Jefferson, Georgia", Wikipedia, 2023-10-12, retrieved 2024-01-12
  5. "Reconstruction era", Wikipedia, 2024-01-09, retrieved 2024-01-12

34°01′07″N 83°29′31″W / 34.01861°N 83.49194°W / 34.01861; -83.49194


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