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<SEC-DOCUMENT>0001209191-10-008407.txt : 20100211
<SEC-HEADER>0001209191-10-008407.hdr.sgml : 20100211
<ACCEPTANCE-DATETIME>20100211131937
ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001209191-10-008407
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	5
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20091231
FILED AS OF DATE:		20100211
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20100211

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			ROBINSON HARRIETT J
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001196567

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		5
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	000-03722
		FILM NUMBER:		10590693

ISSUER:		

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			ATLANTIC AMERICAN CORP
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000008177
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	LIFE INSURANCE [6311]
		IRS NUMBER:				581027114
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			GA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0228

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		4370 PEACHTREE RD NE
		CITY:			ATLANTA
		STATE:			GA
		ZIP:			30319
		BUSINESS PHONE:		4042665500

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		4370 PEACHTREE ROAD
		CITY:			ATLANTA
		STATE:			GA
		ZIP:			30319
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<SEQUENCE>1
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<DESCRIPTION>FORM 5 SUBMISSION
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    <periodOfReport>2009-12-31</periodOfReport>

    <notSubjectToSection16>0</notSubjectToSection16>

    <form3HoldingsReported>0</form3HoldingsReported>

    <form4TransactionsReported>0</form4TransactionsReported>

    <issuer>
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        <issuerName>ATLANTIC AMERICAN CORP</issuerName>
        <issuerTradingSymbol>AAME</issuerTradingSymbol>
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        <reportingOwnerId>
            <rptOwnerCik>0001196567</rptOwnerCik>
            <rptOwnerName>ROBINSON HARRIETT J</rptOwnerName>
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        <reportingOwnerAddress>
            <rptOwnerStreet1>4370 PEACHTREE ROAD, N.E.</rptOwnerStreet1>
            <rptOwnerStreet2></rptOwnerStreet2>
            <rptOwnerCity>ATLANTA</rptOwnerCity>
            <rptOwnerState>GA</rptOwnerState>
            <rptOwnerZipCode>30319-3054</rptOwnerZipCode>
            <rptOwnerStateDescription></rptOwnerStateDescription>
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        <reportingOwnerRelationship>
            <isDirector>1</isDirector>
            <isOfficer>0</isOfficer>
            <isTenPercentOwner>1</isTenPercentOwner>
            <isOther>1</isOther>
            <otherText>Trustee under Rule 16a-8</otherText>
        </reportingOwnerRelationship>
    </reportingOwner>

    <nonDerivativeTable>
        <nonDerivativeHolding>
            <securityTitle>
                <value>Common Stock</value>
            </securityTitle>
            <transactionCoding>
                <transactionFormType></transactionFormType>
            </transactionCoding>
            <postTransactionAmounts>
                <sharesOwnedFollowingTransaction>
                    <value>655968</value>
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            </postTransactionAmounts>
            <ownershipNature>
                <directOrIndirectOwnership>
                    <value>D</value>
                </directOrIndirectOwnership>
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        </nonDerivativeHolding>
        <nonDerivativeHolding>
            <securityTitle>
                <value>Common Stock</value>
                <footnoteId id="F1"/>
            </securityTitle>
            <transactionCoding>
                <transactionFormType></transactionFormType>
            </transactionCoding>
            <postTransactionAmounts>
                <sharesOwnedFollowingTransaction>
                    <value>6720</value>
                </sharesOwnedFollowingTransaction>
            </postTransactionAmounts>
            <ownershipNature>
                <directOrIndirectOwnership>
                    <value>D</value>
                </directOrIndirectOwnership>
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            <securityTitle>
                <value>Common Stock</value>
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            <ownershipNature>
                <directOrIndirectOwnership>
                    <value>I</value>
                </directOrIndirectOwnership>
                <natureOfOwnership>
                    <value>401(K) Plan By Spouse</value>
                </natureOfOwnership>
            </ownershipNature>
        </nonDerivativeHolding>
        <nonDerivativeHolding>
            <securityTitle>
                <value>Common Stock</value>
                <footnoteId id="F3"/>
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            <transactionCoding>
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            <postTransactionAmounts>
                <sharesOwnedFollowingTransaction>
                    <value>3756646</value>
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            <ownershipNature>
                <directOrIndirectOwnership>
                    <value>I</value>
                </directOrIndirectOwnership>
                <natureOfOwnership>
                    <value>By Gulf Capital Services</value>
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            <securityTitle>
                <value>Common Stock</value>
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            <ownershipNature>
                <directOrIndirectOwnership>
                    <value>I</value>
                </directOrIndirectOwnership>
                <natureOfOwnership>
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            <securityTitle>
                <value>Common Stock</value>
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            <ownershipNature>
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                </directOrIndirectOwnership>
                <natureOfOwnership>
                    <value>Trustee as C/F Daughter</value>
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            <securityTitle>
                <value>Common Stock</value>
                <footnoteId id="F6"/>
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            <transactionCoding>
                <transactionFormType></transactionFormType>
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            <postTransactionAmounts>
                <sharesOwnedFollowingTransaction>
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            <ownershipNature>
                <directOrIndirectOwnership>
                    <value>I</value>
                </directOrIndirectOwnership>
                <natureOfOwnership>
                    <value>By Spouse</value>
                </natureOfOwnership>
            </ownershipNature>
        </nonDerivativeHolding>
    </nonDerivativeTable>

    <derivativeTable>
        <derivativeHolding>
            <securityTitle>
                <value>Series D Preferred Stock</value>
                <footnoteId id="F7"/>
            </securityTitle>
            <conversionOrExercisePrice>
                <footnoteId id="F7"/>
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            <exerciseDate>
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            <expirationDate>
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            <underlyingSecurity>
                <underlyingSecurityTitle>
                    <value>Cmn Stk</value>
                </underlyingSecurityTitle>
                <underlyingSecurityShares>
                    <value>1754385</value>
                </underlyingSecurityShares>
            </underlyingSecurity>
            <postTransactionAmounts>
                <sharesOwnedFollowingTransaction>
                    <value>70000</value>
                </sharesOwnedFollowingTransaction>
            </postTransactionAmounts>
            <ownershipNature>
                <directOrIndirectOwnership>
                    <value>I</value>
                </directOrIndirectOwnership>
                <natureOfOwnership>
                    <value>By Delta Life Insurance Co.</value>
                </natureOfOwnership>
            </ownershipNature>
        </derivativeHolding>
    </derivativeTable>

    <footnotes>
        <footnote id="F1">Mrs. Robinson also has a direct ownership of 6720 shares owned jointly with her grandson.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F2">Mrs. Robinson also has an indirect ownership interest in 0 shares held by spouse in a 401(k) Plan based on the most recent plan statement, for which Mrs. Robinson expressly disclaims beneficial ownership of such securities.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F3">Mrs. Robinson also has an indirect ownership interest in 3756646 shares owned by Gulf Capital Services for which her spouse individually holds a 24% interest in the Partnership, with the remaining partnerships held in equal shares by Trust for the benefit of the reporting person's daughters, with the reporting person as Trustee.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F4">Mrs. Robinson also has an indirect ownership interest in 3953256 shares held by self as Trustee for daughter, Robin Robinson, securities held directly by Trust, for which Mrs. Robinson expressly disclaims beneficial ownership of such securities.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F5">Mrs. Robinson also has an indirect ownership interest in 4088792 shares held by self as Trustee for daughter, Jill Robinson, securities held directly by Trust, for which Mrs. Robinson expressly disclaims beneficial ownership of such securities.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F6">Mrs. Robinson also has an indirect ownership interest in 2586844 shares, of which 923035 shares are held by spouse; 1363809 shares are held by Delta Life Ins. Co.; and, 300000 shares are held by Delta Fire &amp; Casualty Ins. Co., all of which Mrs. Robinson expressly disclaims any beneficial ownership of such securities.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F7">The Series D Preferred Stock is convertible into common stock at a pre share price of $3.99, subject to certain anti-dilution provisions, provided that in no case may the conversion price be less than $2.59 per share without the prior approval of the Company's shareholders.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F8">The Series D Preferred Stock was convertible into common stock upon issuance and has no expiration date.</footnote>
    </footnotes>

    <remarks></remarks>

    <ownerSignature>
        <signatureName>John G. Sample, Jr.</signatureName>
        <signatureDate>2010-02-11</signatureDate>
    </ownerSignature>
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