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Document and Entity Information (USD $)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Jun. 30, 2012
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name ATLANTIC AMERICAN CORP  
Entity Central Index Key 0000008177  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No  
Entity Voluntary Filers No  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Filer Category Smaller Reporting Company  
Entity Public Float   $ 14,853,221
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding 21,135,574  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2012  
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY  
Document Type 10-K  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2012