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Social Security Offices in Georgia

SSA has 32 field offices in Georgia. For disability appeals, there are5 SSA hearing offices (Atlanta (Downtown), Atlanta (North), Covington, Macon, Savannah). Judges there approved 56% of decided cases in FY 2026 (national: 58%). Initial claims and reconsiderations are decided by the Disability Adjudication Services.

Social Security offices in Georgia by city

Addresses, phones and hours from SSA's official field office file.

Hearing offices in Georgia

OfficeAddressAvg. waitApproval rate
Atlanta (Downtown)Suite 500, Marquis 1, 245 Peachtree Center Avenue, Atlanta (Downtown) 30303
(866) 964-7350
8.4 mo66%
Atlanta (North)2nd Floor, 4100 Old Milton Parkway, Atlanta (North) 30005
(855) 210-1031
7.9 mo44%
Covington10155 Eagle Drive, Covington 30014
(866) 708-3231
8.5 mo64%
MaconSuite 500, 484 Mulberry Street, Macon 31201-7929
(866) 331-2191
8.6 mo46%
SavannahSuite D, 325 W Montgomery Crossroads, Savannah 31406
(866) 964-7590
7.4 mo54%

Average processing time from SSA's FY 2026 through July 31, 2026 report. Approval rate: fully + partially favorable decisions, FY 2026.

Georgia Disability Determination Services

The Disability Adjudication Services decides the medical part of your claim at the first two levels. Phone: 800-252-7485, ext. 2759 (Professional relations / consultative exams). If it denies your claim twice, you move to the hearing offices above.

Judges in Georgia

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The appeal path in Georgia

  1. Initial claim: decided by Disability Adjudication Services.
  2. Reconsideration: request it within 60 days of the denial. How it works.
  3. Hearing: before an administrative law judge at a Georgia hearing office. What to expect.
  4. Appeals Council and, after that, federal court. Details.

To apply for benefits or replace a card, use one of the field offices listed above.

Frequently asked questions

How many Social Security hearing offices are in Georgia?

SSA lists 5 hearing offices in Georgia: Atlanta (Downtown), Atlanta (North), Covington, Macon, Savannah.

What is the disability hearing approval rate in Georgia?

Judges at Georgia hearing offices approved 56% of the cases they decided in FY 2026, compared with 58% nationally.

How many Social Security offices are in Georgia?

SSA lists 32 Social Security field offices in Georgia, in 31 cities.

Which Georgia hearing office is fastest?

In SSA's FY 2026 through July 31, 2026 report, the Savannah office had the shortest average processing time in Georgia: 225 days (about 7.4 months).

Who decides disability claims in Georgia?

The Disability Adjudication Services (DDS) decides initial claims and reconsiderations; phone 800-252-7485, ext. 2759. Hearings are held by SSA judges at the hearing offices listed on this page.