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Jones 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 Jones County

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Veterans in Jones County

The ACS estimates about 1,840, give or take 318 civilian veterans in Jones County.

By ACS estimates, Jones County has the 58th largest veteran population among Georgia's 159 counties and equivalents.

Share of civilian veterans, ACS 2020-2024
MeasureJones CountyGeorgiaUnited States
Share with a service-connected rating32 percent

below the Georgia share; above the national share.

34 percent30 percent
Share rated 70 percent or higher10 percent; a small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared

Veterans 75 and older in Jones County number about 427, give or take 88; their 23 percent share is above Georgia's 20 percent.

Veterans under 35 account for 5 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Jones County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.

Women veterans account for 7 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Jones County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.

Income, work and education in Jones County

Census ACS 2020-2024 estimates and 90% margins of error
MeasureJones CountyGeorgiaUnited States
Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income$44,890 ± $10,658$54,768 ± $786$54,224 ± $147
Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income$39,469 ± $2,472$38,804 ± $231$41,154 ± $99
Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over8.4% ± 4.5 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over35.2% ± 7.0 points30.4% ± 0.5 points30.7% ± 0.1 points
Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 6484.2% ± 13.0 points72.6% ± 0.8 points73.9% ± 0.2 points
Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 641.2% ± 5.4 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over97.1% ± 1.8 points95.7% ± 0.2 points95.5% ± 0.1 points
Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over18.2% ± 7.0 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 slightly fewer veterans here by 2035; both years round to about 2,000. VetPop2023 projections are rounded to the nearest 1,000 as VA directs. Projection source and method.

VA disability compensation in Jones County

VA reports 791 veterans in Jones County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.

VA recipients by service-connected rating, FY2025
Rating groupRecipients
0 to 20 percent130
30 to 40 percent69
50 to 60 percent86
70 to 90 percent256
100 percent250

FY2019: 472 recipients. Change to FY2025: +319.

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 Jones County

In 2025, lenders reported 73 VA-backed home loans out of 576 home loans made in Jones County (12.7% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).

Average VA loan amount reported: about $310,000.

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 546, give or take 157) and between the Vietnam and Gulf War eras (about 400, give or take 144).

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

VA money in Jones County

VA reported about $13.5 million in compensation and pension spending and about $16.6 million in medical care spending in Jones County for FY2025.

Nearest VA locations

Call to confirm hours before you go.

The second-nearest medical center to Jones County is Fort McPherson VA Clinic (opens in a new tab) in Atlanta, GA, about 69 miles in a straight line from the county center.

The second-nearest Vet Center to Jones County is Macon Mobile Vet Center (opens in a new tab) in Macon, GA, about 13 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 97 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 21.2 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 Jones County

Formerly Used Defense Sites

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 Jones 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 Jones County

  • Gray (city): about 3,512 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
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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 Jones County

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Janet Dawkins

Claims agent · Monticello · GA · About 22 miles away

VA-accredited since 2008 · checked

VA accreditation number 6947

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Jacqueline Johnson

Claims agent · McDonough · GA · About 45 miles away

VA-accredited since 2026 · checked

VA accreditation number 62044

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