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    ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001140361-18-015151
    CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	DEF 14A
    PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		5
    CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20180501
    FILED AS OF DATE:		20180327
    DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20180327
    EFFECTIVENESS DATE:		20180327

    FILER:

    	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:			1231

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    		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
    		SEC FILE NUMBER:	000-03722
    		FILM NUMBER:		18714804

    	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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