EXHIBIT 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statements on Form S-8 (No. 333-90063, 333-90057 and 333-97567) of Atlantic American Corporation of our report dated March 30, 2009 relating to the consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedules of Atlantic American Corporation which appear in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

/s/ BDO SEIDMAN LLP

Atlanta, Georgia
March 30, 2009