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

Find veterans benefits contacts for Carroll County, Georgia.

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Veterans in Carroll County

The ACS estimates about 5,710, give or take 546 civilian veterans in Carroll County.

By ACS estimates, Carroll County has the 29th largest veteran population among Georgia's 159 counties and equivalents.

Share of civilian veterans, ACS 2020-2024
MeasureCarroll CountyGeorgiaUnited States
Share with a service-connected rating25 percent

below the Georgia share; below the national share.

34 percent30 percent
Share rated 70 percent or higher11 percent

below the Georgia share; below the national share.

17 percent13 percent

Veterans 75 and older in Carroll County number about 1,450, give or take 195; their 25 percent share is above Georgia's 20 percent.

Veterans under 35 in Carroll County number about 563, give or take 215; their 10 percent share is above Georgia's 9 percent.

Carroll County has about 505, give or take 213 women veterans, making up 9 percent of its veterans compared with 13 percent in Georgia.

Income, work and education in Carroll County

Census ACS 2020-2024 estimates and 90% margins of error
MeasureCarroll CountyGeorgiaUnited States
Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income$54,474 ± $4,668$54,768 ± $786$54,224 ± $147
Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income$34,128 ± $1,654$38,804 ± $231$41,154 ± $99
Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over7.6% ± 2.8 points7.5% ± 0.3 points7.4% ± 0.1 points
Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over33.6% ± 4.9 points30.4% ± 0.5 points30.7% ± 0.1 points
Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 6478.7% ± 6.2 points72.6% ± 0.8 points73.9% ± 0.2 points
Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 641.6% ± 2.2 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over95.6% ± 1.9 points95.7% ± 0.2 points95.5% ± 0.1 points
Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over26.4% ± 5.7 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 5,000 on September 30, 2035, compared with 6,000 on September 30, 2026. VetPop2023 projections are rounded to the nearest 1,000 as VA directs. Projection source and method.

VA disability compensation in Carroll County

VA reports 2,328 veterans in Carroll County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.

VA recipients by service-connected rating, FY2025
Rating groupRecipients
0 to 20 percent466
30 to 40 percent227
50 to 60 percent278
70 to 90 percent712
100 percent645

FY2019: 1,641 recipients. Change to FY2025: +687.

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 Carroll County

In 2025, lenders reported 326 VA-backed home loans out of 3,017 home loans made in Carroll County (10.8% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).

Average VA loan amount reported: about $339,000.

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 1,330, give or take 259) and post-9/11 only (about 1,160, give or take 294).

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

VA money in Carroll County

VA reported about $85.9 million in compensation and pension spending and about $62.2 million in medical care spending in Carroll County for FY2025.

Nearest VA locations

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The second-nearest medical center to Carroll County is Fort McPherson VA Clinic (opens in a new tab) in Atlanta, GA, about 38 miles in a straight line from the county center.

The second-nearest Vet Center to Carroll County is Marietta Vet Center (opens in a new tab) in Marietta, GA, about 39 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

Georgia National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
1080 Scott Hudgens Drive Canton, GA 30114
770-479-9300

About 53.2 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 115.8 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 Carroll County

No sites from these two federal datasets were mapped to Carroll 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 Trinka Davis Veterans Village (opens in a new tab), 678-423-4970. Ask for the homeless coordinator.

Housing prevention and rehousing help serving Carroll 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)

Veterans treatment courts in Carroll County

The National Treatment Court Resource Center lists 1 veterans treatment court in Carroll County as of December 31, 2025.

These courts connect participating veterans involved in the justice system with treatment and support. Each court sets its own eligibility rules. National Treatment Court Resource Center maps (opens in a new tab).

Cities and towns in Carroll County

  • Carrollton (city): about 27,392 residents
  • Villa Rica (city): about 18,551 residents
  • Fairfield Plantation (unincorporated community): about 6,172 residents
  • Temple (city): about 5,901 residents
  • Mount Zion (city): about 2,433 residents
More places (3)
  • Bowdon (city): about 2,006 residents
  • Whitesburg (city): about 525 residents
  • Roopville (town): about 467 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)

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

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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 Carroll County

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James Studdard

Attorney · Carrollton · GA · In your county

VA-accredited since 2012 · checked

VA accreditation number 24768

4.9 · 240 reviews · Firm rating

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George Shadrix

Attorney · Carrollton · GA · In your county

VA-accredited since 2026 · checked

VA accreditation number 62214

4.6 · 21 reviews · Firm rating

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Christopher Perkins

Attorney · Carrollton · GA · In your county

VA-accredited since 2013 · checked

VA accreditation number 26888

4.9 · 240 reviews · Firm rating

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Harry Brenner

Attorney · Atlanta · GA · About 38 miles away

VA-accredited since 2018 · checked

VA accreditation number 44902

4.8 · 278 reviews · Firm rating

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William Nabors

Attorney · Atlanta · GA · About 38 miles away

VA-accredited since 2013 · checked

VA accreditation number 26043

4.8 · 41 reviews · Firm rating

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