Name derivation:Named in honor of William Yates Atkinson, who served in the state house, became Speaker of the House and served as governor of Georgia.
Acquisition: Treaty of Fort Jackson (Creek)
Taken from:Clinch and Coffee Counties
Counties created from: None
Cities: Pearson (county seat), Wilacoochee

Web sites:
National Register of Historic Places in Atkinson County, Georgia
Atkinson County, Georgia, links
City of Pearson
City of Willacoochee, Georgia

History and Description:Pearson, the county seat, is named for Benjah Pearson, who fought in the Second Seminole War. Atkinson was created by amendment to the state constitution. The amendment was ratified by voters in 1918.