Social Security Offices in Athens, Georgia
1 office ยท Clarke County
Athens has one Social Security field office, in Clarke County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 29 nearby communities, and is one of Georgia's 32 field offices. Its address, hours, phone number, and directions are below.
- office in city
- 1
- communities served
- 29
- people in service area
- 37K
- county
- Clarke County
- to next-nearest city
- 17 mi
The Athens office on the map
1 location, Social Security offices in Athens. Click a pin for the address and a link.
The Athens Social Security office
Visiting a Athens office
- Most services now require an appointment. Book by calling the office or 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778).
- Bring a photo ID and your Social Security number, plus original documents for your request.
- Field offices are open weekdays only and closed on federal holidays. Check the exact hours on each office page above.
- Skip the trip when you can: replace a card, get a benefit letter, or update direct deposit online at ssa.gov.
Closest Social Security office for nearby towns
These nearby towns do not have a separate active Social Security office page here. Based on town and office coordinates, the Athens office is the closest active office listed for them. Use this page for the office address, hours, phone number, and directions.
| Nearby town | Closest office | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hull, GA | Athens office | 7.2 mi |
| Watkinsville, GA | Athens office | 7.2 mi |
| Winterville, GA | Athens office | 7.3 mi |
| Bogart, GA | Athens office | 7.5 mi |
| Nicholson, GA | Athens office | 10.3 mi |
| Bishop, GA | Athens office | 10.4 mi |
| Arnoldsville, GA | Athens office | 11.6 mi |
| North High Shoals, GA | Athens office | 11.7 mi |
| Colbert, GA | Athens office | 12.1 mi |
| Danielsville, GA | Athens office | 15.2 mi |
| Crawford, GA | Athens office | 15.5 mi |
| Ila, GA | Athens office | 15.6 mi |
Show all 29 nearby towns closest to this office
| Nearby town | Closest office | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Commerce, GA | Athens office | 16.6 mi |
| Bostwick, GA | Athens office | 17 mi |
| Comer, GA | Athens office | 17.4 mi |
| Lexington, GA | Athens office | 18.1 mi |
| Maxeys, GA | Athens office | 19.8 mi |
| Carlton, GA | Athens office | 21.9 mi |
| Franklin Springs, GA | Athens office | 26.6 mi |
| Woodville, GA | Athens office | 26.7 mi |
| Bowman, GA | Athens office | 27 mi |
| Royston, GA | Athens office | 27.7 mi |
| Carnesville, GA | Athens office | 29.5 mi |
| Dewy Rose, GA | Athens office | 29.5 mi |
| Greensboro, GA | Athens office | 29.9 mi |
| Union Point, GA | Athens office | 30.8 mi |
| Rayle, GA | Athens office | 31.5 mi |
| Tignall, GA | Athens office | 38.7 mi |
| Washington, GA | Athens office | 41.4 mi |
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Athens Social Security offices: FAQs
- How many Social Security offices are in Athens?
- Athens, Georgia has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
- Do I need an appointment at the Athens office?
- Since 2025 the SSA asks most visitors to book an appointment before coming in. Call the office directly or the national line at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) to schedule one and cut your wait.
- What should I bring to a Athens Social Security office?
- Bring a photo ID and your Social Security number, plus original documents for your request, for example, proof of identity and citizenship or immigration status for a new or replacement card.
- What's the nearest Social Security office to Athens?
- The closest field office outside Athens is in Winder, about 17 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
- Can I avoid visiting a Athens office?
- Many tasks, replacing a card, checking an application, getting a benefit verification letter, or updating direct deposit, can be done online with a free my Social Security account at ssa.gov, with no visit needed.