Albany Athens Atlanta Atlanta Augusta Brunswick Columbus Cordele Covington Dalton Decatur Dublin Gainesville Griffin Kennesaw Lagrange Macon Milledgeville Morrow Newnan Norcross Rome Savannah Statesboro Thomasville Tifton Toccoa Valdosta Vidalia Villa Rica Warner Robins Waycross Winder How to apply for disability at an Georgia SSA office Frequently asked questions about Georgia SSA offices Resources > Disability help by state Disability help by state SSA Office Addresses and Phone Numbers in Georgia Written by Jackie Jakab Lead Attorney Published September 18, 2023 Updated October 4, 2023 6 min read Why trust us? Compass Disability offers free, high-quality disability advice for Americans who can't work. Our team of Stanford and Harvard-trained lawyers has a combined 15+ years of legal experience and has helped over 50,000 Americans apply for disability benefits.

Why trust us? When you have a question for the SSA, they often suggest calling their national number, or visiting their website.

But sometimes, your local field office is better positioned to help. Whether you're checking on the status of your disability application, hoping to apply for benefits by phone, or trying to schedule an appointment — we recommend calling your local office first.

We've created a complete directory of every SSA office in Georgia — plus their hours, phone number, and fax number.

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Albany

1522 W 3Rd Ave

Albany, GA 31707

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (877) 319-0733

Fax Number: (833) 950-2562

Athens

1650 Prince Ave

Athens, GA 30606

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (866) 964-3294

Fax Number: (833) 950-2566

Atlanta

3800 Camp Creek Pkwy Bldg 2400 Ste 122

Atlanta, GA 30331

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (877) 828-1694

Fax Number: (833) 913-2075

Atlanta

401 W Peachtree St Nw Ste 2860 Flr 28

Atlanta, GA 30308

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (866) 931-9946

Fax Number: (833) 950-2558

Augusta

115 Robert C Daniel Jr Pkwy

Augusta, GA 30909

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (877) 616-2523

Fax Number: (833) 950-2570

Brunswick

134 Juniper Ct

Brunswick, GA 31520

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (866) 964-6563

Fax Number: (833) 950-2866

Columbus

7263 North Lake Dr

Columbus, GA 31909

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (877) 784-3688

Fax Number: (833) 950-2568

Cordele

510 E 15Th Ave

Cordele, GA 31015

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (888) 225-8869

Fax Number: (833) 597-0062

Covington

9180 Covington By Pass Rd

Covington, GA 30014

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (877) 873-9106

Fax Number: (833) 597-0072

Dalton

301 Point North Pl

Dalton, GA 30720

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (866) 593-5681

Fax Number: (833) 950-3159

Decatur

3554 Covington Hwy

Decatur, GA 30032

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (877) 626-9909

Fax Number: (833) 950-3165

Dublin

919 Hillcrest Pkwy

Dublin, GA 31021

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (888) 655-6438

Fax Number: (833) 950-2868

Gainesville

2565 Thompson Brdg Rd Ste 210

Gainesville, GA 30501

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (866) 331-2309

Fax Number: (833) 950-2862

Griffin

1548 Flynt St

Griffin, GA 30223

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (866) 964-1005

Fax Number: (833) 950-2870

Kennesaw

200 Chastain Center Blvd Ste 250

Kennesaw, GA 30144

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (866) 964-4690

Fax Number: (833) 950-3161

Lagrange

1300 Lafayette Pkwy Ste A

Lagrange, GA 30241

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (866) 836-6744

Fax Number: (833) 950-2854

3530 Riverside Dr

Macon, GA 31210

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (888) 759-3917

Fax Number: (833) 950-2564

Milledgeville

109 Cypress Corners

Milledgeville, GA 31061

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (866) 348-5817

Fax Number: (833) 950-2858

Morrow

6665 Park Place

Morrow, GA 30260

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (866) 331-2215

Fax Number: (833) 950-3157

Newnan

246 Bullsboro Dr Ste B

Newnan, GA 30263

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (855) 863-3561

Fax Number: (833) 905-2050

Norcross

4365 Shackleford Rd

Norcross, GA 30093

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (877) 803-6320

Fax Number: (833) 950-3163

480 Riverside Pkwy Ne

Rome, GA 30161

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (866) 964-1006

Fax Number: (833) 950-2856

Savannah

325 W Montgomery Xrd Ste C

Savannah, GA 31406

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (866) 366-4923

Fax Number: (833) 950-2560

Statesboro

1050 Brannen St

Statesboro, GA 30461

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (866) 748-2088

Fax Number: (833) 950-2520

Thomasville

1916 Smith Ave

Thomasville, GA 31792

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (888) 491-1886

Fax Number: (833) 950-2860

Tifton

732 2Nd St W

Tifton, GA 31794

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (877) 635-3542

Fax Number: (833) 597-0070

Toccoa

155 Big A Rd

Toccoa, GA 30577

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (877) 405-7655

Fax Number: (833) 950-3455

Valdosta

3149 Perimeter Park Ln

Valdosta, GA 31602

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (866) 829-2617

Fax Number: (833) 950-2864

Vidalia

104 W Third St

Vidalia, GA 30474

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (866) 931-2518

Fax Number: (833) 902-2710

Villa Rica

908 S Carroll Rd

Villa Rica, GA 30180

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (866) 331-2318

Fax Number: (833) 950-3459

Warner Robins

220 Carl Vinson Pkwy

Warner Robins, GA 31088

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (866) 931-7084

Fax Number: (833) 597-0064

Waycross

303 Isabella St

Waycross, GA 31501

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (877) 405-3578

Fax Number: (833) 950-2852

Winder

389 East Brd St

Winder, GA 30680

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Phone Number: (866) 331-9071

Fax Number: (833) 950-3765

How to apply for disability at an Georgia SSA office

If you’re applying for SSI or SSDI, and don’t have a lawyer, it’s helpful to apply in-person at an SSA office. While SSA agent’s won’t be able to give you legal advice, they will be able to answer basic questions on the application paperwork and process.

We wrote a complete guide to applying for disability on your own here , which goes in-depth on what to expect. To sum it up, you’ll want to prepare by making an appointment, reading over the application , and taking some notes on your medical situation.

You’ll also want to bring in the following on your appointment date:

Frequently asked questions about Georgia SSA offices

What time do SSA offices open in Georgia?

Almost all SSA field offices open at 9:00AM. To avoid long waits, the SSA recommends against visiting first thing in the morning.

When’s the best time to visit an SSA office in Georgia?

While wait times may vary, offices are often busiest first thing in the morning, early in the week, and during the early part of the month. We’d recommend scheduling an appointment, or avoiding these peak hours, when visiting your local field office.

Do I need an appointment to go to my local SSA office?

The SSA reopened for walk-ins in 2022 . They do advise that those without appointments may encounter delays and longer waits, so we’d recommend scheduling your visit in advance.

Should I apply for disability at an SSA office or online?

If you’re not applying with a lawyer, we recommend applying for benefits at your local SSA office. While the representatives there won’t be able to give you legal advice, they can explain parts of the application that may be confusing, and answer basic questions about the disability benefit process.

What SSA office do I go to?

Go to whichever office location is closest to you. If you’re having a hard time getting ahold of your closest office, and are willing to travel, setting up an appointment at another nearby office is a good bet. Regardless of which office you visit, it’s a good idea to take note of who you interacted with. At a minimum, keep a record of which office you visited, which representative you spoke with, and your date of contact.

Do SSA offices have drop boxes?

Some SSA offices do have drop boxes. When SSA offices closed, or restricted their hours, due to COVID-19, drop boxes were put in place for non-contact document delivery. Not all offices have, or still operate, drop boxes — so it’s best to call your specific office before you drop off any paperwork.

Related resources for disability applicants in Georgia

Georgia Disability Benefits: How to Qualify, Apply, and Get Approved

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