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Bibb County, GA Veterans Service Office (VSO): phone and address

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GDVS Veterans Field Service Office - Macon

Georgia Department of Veterans Service

Type of help
Benefits and claims assistance
Location
Macon

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Area served: Bibb County, Crawford County, Jasper County, Jones County, Lamar County, Monroe County, Taylor County, Twiggs County, Upson County.

5566 Thomaston Road, Macon, GA 31220

Monday-Friday, 09:00-16:30

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Getting help in Bibb County

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Veterans in Bibb County

The ACS estimates about 8,510, give or take 734 civilian veterans in Bibb County.

By ACS estimates, Bibb County has the 20th largest veteran population among Georgia's 159 counties and equivalents.

Share of civilian veterans, ACS 2020-2024
MeasureBibb CountyGeorgiaUnited States
Share with a service-connected rating38 percent

above the Georgia share; above the national share.

34 percent30 percent
Share rated 70 percent or higher19 percent

above the Georgia share; above the national share.

17 percent13 percent

Veterans 75 and older in Bibb County number about 1,850, give or take 214; their 22 percent share is above Georgia's 20 percent.

Bibb County has about 475, give or take 181 veterans under 35, making up 6 percent of its veterans compared with 9 percent in Georgia.

Women veterans in Bibb County number about 1,300, give or take 298; their 15 percent share is above Georgia's 13 percent.

Income, work and education in Bibb County

Census ACS 2020-2024 estimates and 90% margins of error
MeasureBibb CountyGeorgiaUnited States
Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income$48,732 ± $4,498$54,768 ± $786$54,224 ± $147
Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income$30,993 ± $999$38,804 ± $231$41,154 ± $99
Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over10.4% ± 3.8 points7.5% ± 0.3 points7.4% ± 0.1 points
Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over31.4% ± 3.8 points30.4% ± 0.5 points30.7% ± 0.1 points
Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 6460.7% ± 6.4 points72.6% ± 0.8 points73.9% ± 0.2 points
Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 647.8% ± 5.2 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over94.6% ± 1.8 points95.7% ± 0.2 points95.5% ± 0.1 points
Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over25.4% ± 4.3 points33.0% ± 0.6 points31.8% ± 0.2 points

Income is in 2024 dollars. These figures describe civilians. Poverty and disability shares use veterans whose poverty status is determined. Census disability measures daily functioning, not a VA service-connected rating. Tables and method.

VA projects fewer veterans here in 2035: about 9,000 on September 30, 2035, compared with 10,000 on September 30, 2026. VetPop2023 projections are rounded to the nearest 1,000 as VA directs. Projection source and method.

VA disability compensation in Bibb County

VA reports 4,178 veterans in Bibb County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.

VA recipients by service-connected rating, FY2025
Rating groupRecipients
0 to 20 percent749
30 to 40 percent381
50 to 60 percent448
70 to 90 percent1,399
100 percent1,201

FY2019: 3,474 recipients. Change to FY2025: +704.

VA does not publish some small counts. Those show as “Not published.” VA county compensation data (opens in a new tab).

VA home loans in Bibb County

In 2025, lenders reported 336 VA-backed home loans out of 2,889 home loans made in Bibb County (11.6% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).

Average VA loan amount reported: about $269,000.

The 2026 FHFA one-unit county loan limit here is $832,750. This limit matters for a VA loan only when part of your entitlement is still tied to another VA loan. VA explains remaining entitlement and loan limits (opens in a new tab).

HMDA 2025 and FHFA 2026 sources.

When they served

The largest reported service groups are Vietnam era only (about 2,540, give or take 356) and post-9/11 only (about 1,560, give or take 407).

For questions about Vietnam-era exposure rules, read the Agent Orange guide; eligibility depends on your service and condition.

VA money in Bibb County

VA reported about $138.4 million in compensation and pension spending and about $81.5 million in medical care spending in Bibb County for FY2025.

Nearest VA locations

Call to confirm hours before you go.

The second-nearest medical center to Bibb County is Fort McPherson VA Clinic (opens in a new tab) in Atlanta, GA, about 75 miles in a straight line from the county center.

The second-nearest Vet Center to Bibb County is Macon Mobile Vet Center (opens in a new tab) in Macon, GA, about 5 miles in a straight line from the county center.

The state registry lists Atlanta RO (station 316); county claims jurisdiction is unconfirmed.

Veterans cemeteries and State Veterans Homes

Nearest open VA national cemetery

Fort Mitchell National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
553 Highway 165 Fort Mitchell, AL 36856
334-855-4731

About 83.8 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.

Nearest VA-funded state or tribal veterans cemetery

Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery - Milledgeville (opens in a new tab)
2617 Vinson Hwy Milledgeville, GA 31061
478-445-3363

About 32.1 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.

State veterans cemeteries set their own eligibility rules.

National Cemetery Administration lists checked October 2, 2026. Cemetery coverage and distance method.

Cleanup and former military sites in Bibb County

EPA Superfund National Priorities List

Formerly Used Defense Sites

More former defense sites (2)

Military branch is not listed in the USACE FY2024 property data.

These lists use site points within county boundaries. A site may extend into another county.

For VA’s service-location rules, see the presumptive conditions list. A location listing does not establish personal exposure or eligibility.

Veterans experiencing homelessness

On one night in January 2024, Georgia Balance of State CoC counted 206 veterans experiencing homelessness (61 sheltered, 145 unsheltered).

GA-501 is the HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) selected by this county's geographic center (polygon centroid). This Balance of State area covers communities outside separate local CoCs.

The HUD workbook reports 265 veterans for the 2019 comparison.

This is a one-night count for the whole CoC area, not a county or annual total. CoC mapping method.

If you need housing help, call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877-424-3838. You can call any time, day or night.

Your nearest VA medical center by straight-line distance is Carl Vinson Veterans' Administration Medical Center (opens in a new tab), 478-272-1210. Ask for the homeless coordinator.

Housing prevention and rehousing help serving Bibb County

VA's FY2026 Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) intake list names these providers. About VA SSVF (opens in a new tab).

VA homeless programs (opens in a new tab)

Cities and towns in Bibb County

  • Macon-Bibb County: about 156,578 residents

Census incorporated places and census-designated places, sorted by ACS 2020-2024 population. Figures are ACS estimates for the whole place, not only the part inside this county. Places are assigned by their 2024 Census internal point and may cross county boundaries. Sources and mapping method.

Free tools and help

For the Veterans Crisis Line, dial 988 then press 1. VA crisis support (opens in a new tab)

Georgia benefits

For 2025, qualifying Georgia veterans rated or compensated at 100 percent can receive a primary residence exemption up to $121,812.

Georgia HERO supports eligible dependents of Guard or Reserve members with 100 percent combat-related disability, with an annually funded scholarship.

See every Georgia benefit by rating

Get ready for your appointment

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  • Any VA decision letters you have received
  • Medical records you want to discuss

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Sources and method

ACS 2020-2024; VA FY2025; geography/locations/benefits 2026; adjacency 2024. Distances: straight line from county center. Full method.

VA-accredited attorneys and claims agents near Bibb County

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Rachael Schell

Attorney · Macon · GA · In your county

VA-accredited since 2026 · checked

VA accreditation number 61623

3.2 · 69 reviews · Firm rating

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Dwayne Clay

Attorney · Macon · GA · In your county

VA-accredited since 2021 · checked

VA accreditation number 50170

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Clifford Carlson

Attorney · Macon · GA · In your county

VA-accredited since 2024 · checked

VA accreditation number 57476

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Brenda Rogers

Attorney · Macon · GA · In your county

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VA accreditation number 62193

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