Atlanta Gold Drill Results Continuity of Atlanta Shear Zone Between Idaho and Monarch Pits

TORONTO, Jan. 24, 2012 /CNW/ - Atlanta Gold Inc., (TSXV: ATG; OTCQX: ATLDF) announces that the results of eight diamond drill holes drilled to investigate the Atlanta Shear Zone between the Idaho Pit area (west end of the Shear) and the Monarch Pit area (east end of the Shear), all indicate continuity of the gold-bearing structure.

"We have now established continuity along the entire length of the 3,475 metre (11,400 foot) Atlanta Shear Zone, which we believe will be mineable as one continuous open pit. In addition, the deepest hole (D11159W53) indicates that the Shear continues to be mineralized to depths of almost 900 metres (3,000 feet), further opening up the potential for outlining bulk mineable zones below the open pit horizon" said Ernest Simmons, Vice President and COO.

* True widths are estimates based on current available data and may be subject to change.

All eight holes penetrated the Shear Zone, with four holes indicating more than one highly altered zone. All are part of the Shear, or are closely related splays or branches off the main Shear.

Several holes also indicate the potential to expand the higher grade Newmont Zone (below the Monarch area).

P&E Mining Consultants Inc. ("P&E") is currently preparing an updated NI 43-101 report to reflect the results of the Company's 2011 drilling program. The July 2011mineral resource estimate completed by P&E estimated an Indicated mineral resource of 686,600 gold ounces within 6.83 million tons at an average grade of 0.101 opt (3.45 gpt) Au and an Inferred mineral resource of 282,400 gold ounces contained within 1.79 million tons at an average grade of 0.158 opt (5.42 gpt) Au. Using a gold to silver price ratio of 55.6:1, P&E estimated an Indicated mineral resource of 719,000 gold equivalent ("AuEq") ounces within 6.83 million tons at an average grade of 0.106 opt (3.63 gpt) AuEq and an Inferred mineral resource of 290,000 AuEq ounces within 1.79 million tons at an average grade of 0.163 opt (5.59 gpt) AuEq. Gold cut-off grades of 0.041 opt (1.41 gpt) for open pit and 0.113 opt (3.87 gpt) for underground resources were established from metal prices, expected recoveries, and estimated operating costs (see news release dated July 21, 2011).

Following completion of NI 43-101 resource estimate, P&E will prepare a Preliminary Economic Assessment of the Project, as the Company advances permitting and development of the mine.

Qualified Person

Information of a technical nature in this news release regarding Atlanta has been reviewed by Edward D. Fields who is a designated "Qualified Person" under NI 43-101.  Mr. Fields is a Registered Member of the Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration, Inc.

Quality Control and Assurance

Drill samples were handled and assayed in accordance with NI 43-101 standards.  Assaying was done by Inspectorate America Corporation of Sparks, Nevada, U.S.A. Samples were 30-gram fire assays of split NQ-sized core (1⅞ inches in diameter).  Quality control and assurance of the analytical results is maintained by inserting standards, blanks, and duplicates into the sample run, approximately every twenty samples at the project site.

About the Company

Atlanta Gold Inc. holds through its 100% owned subsidiary, Atlanta Gold Corporation, leases, options or ownership interests in its Atlanta properties which comprise approximately 2,159 acres (8.74 square kilometres) located 90 air kilometres east of Boise, in Elmore County, Idaho. A long history of mining makes Atlanta very suitable for development of new mining projects. The Company is focused on advancing its core asset, Atlanta, towards mine development and production.

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