Atlanta, Texas
Atlanta is a city in Cass County, Texas, in East Texas, about 23 miles south of Texarkana as the crow flies, with a population of about 5,448.
Cass
County
5,448
Population
East Texas
Region
12.5 sq mi
Land Area
23 mi
straight line to Texarkana
Updated October 2026 · Population: U.S. Census Bureau estimate for July 1, 2024. Land area and coordinates: U.S. Census Bureau. · Atlanta on Wikipedia
Atlanta City Limits
The official city boundary and the major highways through Atlanta.
Major roads: State Hwy 43 · State Hwy 77 · US Hwy 59
Boundary & roads: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line).
Atlanta from our research
What we've verified about Atlanta, one line per topic. Each links to the full page and its sources.
- History
- Founded in 1872 along the Texas and Pacific Railway, named for Atlanta, Georgia, and built on the lumber industry of the Cass County timberlands. Details →
- Dining
- 30 verified places to eat and drink; most common: Burgers & American · Coffee, Sweets & Bakery · Mexican & Tex-Mex. Details → Source: Texas Comptroller sales-tax permit records, checked place by place
- Schools
- 8 public schools within 12 miles, in Atlanta ISD, Bloomburg ISD and Queen City ISD. Details → Source: Texas Education Agency AskTED directory — open campuses, enrollment as of Oct 2025
- Utilities
- SWEPCO electricity (regulated, no plan shopping), CenterPoint gas, City of Atlanta water and trash on one bill, and internet in Cass County. Details →
- Outdoors
- Nearest state parks: Atlanta (9 mi), Caddo Lake (30 mi), Daingerfield (31 mi). Nearest lakes: Wright Patman Lake (15 mi), Caddo Lake (27 mi). Details → Source: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department — park locations
- Contractors
- 2 licensed plumbers, 2 licensed HVAC contractors and 2 licensed electricians serve Atlanta. Details → Source: TSBPE and TDLR license records, checked business by business
FAQ: Atlanta, Texas
Cass County. The U.S. Census Bureau's 2020 place-by-county list places all of Atlanta in Cass County.
East Texas guides
Region-wide guides that put Atlanta in context — where to go, what things cost, and how people actually live here.
Moving to East Texas: What You Need to Know
Thinking about moving to East Texas? A fact-checked guide to healthcare, schools, getting around, weather, and daily life in Tyler, Jacksonville, and the towns around them.
Read Guide →Things to Do in East Texas
What to do in East Texas, checked against official sources: Tyler's Rose Garden and Caldwell Zoo, Canton's First Monday Trade Days, the Texas State Railroad, state parks, museums and festivals.
Read Guide →Cost of Living in East Texas
What it costs to live in East Texas, using Census figures: home values and rents in Tyler, Jacksonville and Athens compared with Texas and the big metros, plus taxes, utilities, healthcare and driving.
Read Guide →Retiring in East Texas: Why Retirees Love It Here
Retiring in East Texas: Tyler's trauma-designated hospitals, Texas 65+ school-tax exemptions, lake towns like Gun Barrel City and Hideaway, and sourced drive times and weather.
Read Guide →Business Owner?
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