Attapulgus, Georgia
City · Population 446 · #407 in Georgia
About Attapulgus
Attapulgus is a tiny community in southwestern Georgia counting 446 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Attapulgus is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.8 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 558 residents per square mile.
📰 Attapulgus News Today
- BASF boosts refinery catalyst innovation with new R&D center in Attapulgus, Georgia BASF – United States · May 18
- Federal funds to help Attapulgus replace asbestos-cement pipes - The Post-Searchlight The Post-Searchlight · Mar 20
- Volunteers needed to deliver produce to elephant refuge in Attapulgus WALB · Mar 11
- Community remembers civil rights leader Hosea Williams and his South Georgia roots WTXL ABC 27 Tallahassee News · Mar 6
- David Swain Obituary in Tallahassee at Strong & Jones Funeral Home, Inc. articobits.com · Oct 14
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What Makes Attapulgus Unique
- The only place in America named Attapulgus — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southwestern Georgia, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Georgia — one of 675 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateGeorgia
TypeCity
Population (2024)446
Rank in state#407 of 537
Land area0.8 sq mi
Density558/sq mi
Coordinates30.7495, -84.4839