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Georgia Publishing Industry Overview

Georgia's Thriving Literary Landscape

Georgia's publishing landscape reflects the state's position as the cultural and economic capital of the modern South. Atlanta's major publishers serve regional and national markets, while Athens and Savannah nurture literary communities and university presses.

From Southern fiction to faith-based publishing, from business books to African American literature, Georgia publishers embrace both traditional Southern values and contemporary innovation. The state's growing film industry also creates opportunities for entertainment-related publishing.

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Book Publishers in Georgia

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University of Georgia Press

Leading academic publisher with strengths in Southern studies and history.

Academic
Southern Studies
Environmental History

2

Peachtree Publishing Company

Atlanta independent publisher of children's books.

Children's
Picture Books
Young Adult

3

Turner Publishing Company

Nashville publisher with Atlanta operations, focusing on nonfiction.

Nonfiction
Business
Sports

4

Mercer University Press

Macon academic publisher of Southern and religious studies.

Academic
Religious Studies
Southern History

5

Cherokee Publishing Company

Atlanta publisher of regional books.

Regional
Southern Fiction
History

6

Longstreet Press

Atlanta publisher of Southern-themed books.

Southern Culture
Humor
Sports

7

NewSouth Books

Montgomery publisher with Georgia reach.

Southern History
Biography
Literary Fiction

8

Nia Publishing

Atlanta African American publisher.

African American
Cultural
Fiction

9

Deeds Publishing

Atlanta traditional publisher accepting submissions.

Fiction
Nonfiction
Memoir

10

Georgia Historical Society

Savannah publisher of Georgia history.

History
Regional

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Kennesaw State University Press

Academic publisher focused on regional scholarship.

Academic
Regional Studies

12

Pinyon Publishing

Montrose publisher with Southern authors.

Poetry
Fiction

13

Bellwether Media

Minneapolis children's publisher with Atlanta operations.

Children's
Educational

14

Emory University Press

Atlanta academic publisher.

Academic
Medicine
Ethics

15

Whitston Publishing Company

Albany academic publisher.

Academic
Reference

16

Zoo Atlanta

Publisher of wildlife and conservation books.

Wildlife
Conservation
Children's

17

Armstrong Atlantic State University

Savannah academic publisher.

Academic
Regional

18

Georgia College & State University

Milledgeville literary publisher.

Literary
Flannery O'Connor Studies

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Hill Street Press

Athens literary publisher.

Southern Fiction
Literary

20

Ivy House Publishing Group

Raleigh publisher with Georgia reach.

Fiction
Nonfiction

21

JKS Communications

Atlanta Christian publisher.

Christian
Inspirational

22

Looking Glass Books

Portland publisher with Southern authors.

Fiction
Memoir

23

Lumina Press

Self-publishing services.

Self-Publishing

24

Mindstir Media

Portsmouth publisher with Atlanta authors.

Hybrid
Fiction
Nonfiction

25

Mocha Ochre Press

African American publisher.

African American
Literary

26

Oglethorpe University Press

Atlanta academic publisher.

Academic
Liberal Arts

27

Southern Fried Press

Independent Southern publisher.

Southern Fiction
Humor

28

Terminus Books

Atlanta small press.

Literary Fiction
Poetry

29

University System of Georgia

Academic publisher serving the system.

Academic
Regional

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Watershed Press

Environmental and regional publisher.

Environmental
Regional

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Common Questions

Georgia Book Publishing FAQs

Georgia combines Southern literary tradition, growing film industry connections, strong African American publishing presence, and position as the modern South's business capital.

Yes, Atlanta's position as a major business hub makes it strong for business books, entrepreneurship, and professional development publishing.

Yes, Peachtree Publishing Company is a major independent children's publisher, and the state has growing demand for diverse children's literature.

Georgia maintains strong Southern literary traditions while embracing contemporary voices, with university presses and independents supporting Southern fiction and nonfiction.

Yes, Georgia has several Christian and faith-based publishers, reflecting the state's strong religious culture.

Yes, Atlanta has literary agents, particularly for commercial fiction, Southern literature, and business books.

Georgia Writers Association, Decatur Book Festival, Savannah Book Festival, and numerous writing workshops throughout the state.

Georgia, particularly Atlanta, offers moderate costs—higher than smaller markets but significantly lower than New York or California.

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