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Document And Entity Information (USD $)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
Mar. 09, 2012
Jun. 30, 2011
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     $ 13,668,943
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   21,274,241  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2011    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
Document Type 10-K    
Amendment Flag false    
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2011