Social Security Offices in Athens, Georgia
Looking for a Social Security office in Athens? Below is the field office serving residents of Athens and surrounding communities in Georgia, with its hours, phone number and the nearest alternatives.
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Offices Serving Athens, GA
1 LocationTowns and ZIP codes closest to the Athens Social Security Office
SSA does not publish a service-area map and any field office can take a routine request. The lists below assign each ZIP code to its closest office by straight-line distance, so they show the office most people in each area would travel to, not an official jurisdiction.
Athens Social Security Office · 1650 Prince Avenue
Closest office for 27 ZIP codes, including Commerce, Arnoldsville, Bishop, Bogart, Bostwick, Bowman. Full ZIP list →
Social Security office hours in Athens
The Athens Social Security Office is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. All offices are closed on Saturdays, Sundays and federal holidays. SSA now asks visitors to schedule before coming in, and appointment holders are served first.
Nearest Social Security offices outside Athens
Straight-line distance from the Athens Social Security Office. Useful when the Athens office is closed on the day you need it or you live on the edge of the city.
- Winder Social Security Office Winder, GA · 16.9 mi
- Covington Social Security Office Covington, GA · 35.7 mi
- Gainesville Social Security Office Gainesville, GA · 36.1 mi
Helpful Social Security Guides for Athens Residents
Step-by-step guidance to prepare documents, reach a representative by phone, and handle benefits before visiting an office.
Frequently Asked Questions about SSA Offices in Athens
Answers built from the office records for Athens, GA.
Do I need an appointment to visit a Social Security office in Athens?
SSA asks visitors to schedule before coming in, and appointment holders are served first. Book through the SSA appointment questionnaire at ssa.gov, call the Athens Social Security Office at (866) 964-3294, or check whether your task (replacement card, benefit letter, address change) can be completed online with no visit.
Which areas does the Athens Social Security Office serve?
By straight-line distance it is the closest SSA office for 27 ZIP codes, including Commerce, Arnoldsville, Bishop, Bogart, Bostwick. SSA does not publish a fixed service-area map, and routine requests can be handled at any field office in Georgia.
What are the Social Security office hours in Athens, GA?
The Athens Social Security Office is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. All offices are closed on Saturdays, Sundays and federal holidays. Hours come from the SSA office locator; confirm before travelling.
What is the next closest Social Security office outside Athens?
the Winder Social Security Office in Winder, GA (16.9 miles), the Covington Social Security Office in Covington, GA (35.7 miles), the Gainesville Social Security Office in Gainesville, GA (36.1 miles). Distances are straight-line from the Athens Social Security Office.
What is the fastest way to replace a Social Security card in Athens?
For most U.S. citizens the fastest route is the online request through a personal "my Social Security" account at ssa.gov; offices cannot print a card on the spot. If you must apply in person (for example after a legal name change or for a non-citizen record update), bring original or certified proof of identity and citizenship or immigration status.
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