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  • 21 Aug, 2019

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Attica, Georgia

Attica is an unincorporated community in Jackson County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.

History

The community was named after Attica, an historical region of Greece.

The area has a population of an estimated 400.

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

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Attica, Georgia
  2. ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 9. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
  3. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Attica, Georgia
  4. ^ "Jefferson, Georgia", Wikipedia, 2023-10-12, retrieved 2024-01-12
  5. ^ "Reconstruction era", Wikipedia, 2024-01-09, retrieved 2024-01-12

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