Attica, Georgia

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.

Climate

Attica has a humid subtropical climate. Normal temperatures range from 46.4 °F (8 °C) in January to 80.6 °F (27.0 °C) in July; on average, maxima reach 90 °F (32 °C) or higher and stay below 40 °F (4 °C) on 58 and 5.8 days annually, and there are 48 days annually with a minimum at or below freezing.

Education

The population from the area usually get their education from:

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

Education in the area ranging from K-12 is (Possibly) a 68.23% in Math, and a 74.33% in reading. Due to Attica's small population, Civilians in this area are mostly recognized for their own attributes. Such as Ralph James Bishop IV with an education of 4.1% GPA.

Notable People

• Jack Nicholson, (Possibly lived here for a short period)
• Ralph James Bishop III, (Army Veteran)
• Davelo Smith, (Farmer's activist during the Reconstruction era)