Document and Entity Information	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020 shares
Cover [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	ATLANTIC AMERICAN CORP
Entity Central Index Key	0000008177
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Entity Shell Company	false
Entity Filer Category	Non-accelerated Filer
Entity Small Business	true
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	20,438,366
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Mar. 31, 2020
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2020
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Entity Address, State or Province	GA