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Social Security Offices in Dalton, Georgia

1 office ยท Whitfield County

Dalton has one Social Security field office, in Whitfield County. It serves the city and the surrounding area, the closest office for 12 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
12
people in service area
22K
county
Whitfield County
to next-nearest city
20 mi

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1 location, Social Security offices in Dalton. Click a pin for the address and a link.

The Dalton Social Security office

Visiting a Dalton 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.

Towns served by the Dalton office

Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Dalton office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 12 surrounding communities, the largest is LaFayette (6,968 residents):

Town Distance Population
LaFayette, GA 18.6 mi 6,968
Chatsworth, GA 11.7 mi 4,804
Varnell, GA 7.4 mi 2,179
Ellijay, GA 28.7 mi 1,847
Blue Ridge, GA 37.1 mi 1,244
Resaca, GA 14.8 mi 1,170
Tunnel Hill, GA 5.1 mi 964
East Ellijay, GA 29.4 mi 859
Eton, GA 12.1 mi 826
Cohutta, GA 11.5 mi 783
Ranger, GA 25.2 mi 107
Cherry Log, GA 33.1 mi n/a

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Dalton Social Security offices: FAQs

How many Social Security offices are in Dalton?
Dalton, Georgia has 1 Social Security field office, listed below with its address, hours, and phone number.
Do I need an appointment at the Dalton 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 Dalton 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 Dalton?
The closest field office outside Dalton is in Chattanooga, about 20 miles away. More nearby offices are listed on this page.
Can I avoid visiting a Dalton 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.