Find veterans benefits contacts for Talbot County, Georgia.
Georgia Department of Veterans Service
Veterans benefits and claims assistance. Contact the provider to arrange help and confirm what to bring.
Area served: Butts County, Fayette County, Henry County, Pike County, Spalding County, Talbot County.
837 Memorial Drive, Griffin, GA 30223Monday-Friday, 09:00-16:30
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Call (833) 387-1649The ACS estimates about 482, give or take 111 civilian veterans in Talbot County.
Talbot County is tied for the 135th largest veteran population among Georgia's 159 counties and equivalents, using ACS point estimates.
| Measure | Talbot County | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a service-connected rating | 31 percent below the Georgia share; above the national share. | 34 percent | 30 percent |
| Share rated 70 percent or higher | 13 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough | Not compared | Not compared |
Veterans 75 and older account for 23 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Talbot County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.
Veterans under 35 account for 6 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Talbot County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.
Women veterans account for 2 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Talbot County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.
| Measure | Talbot County | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income | $31,458 ± $11,697 | $54,768 ± $786 | $54,224 ± $147 |
| Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income | $25,692 ± $3,504 | $38,804 ± $231 | $41,154 ± $99 |
| Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over | 21.5% ± 8.8 points | 7.5% ± 0.3 points | 7.4% ± 0.1 points |
| Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over | 42.6% ± 13.1 points | 30.4% ± 0.5 points | 30.7% ± 0.1 points |
| Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 64 | 55.0% ± 22.0 points; small survey sample; treat as rough | Not compared | Not compared |
| Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 64 | 2.9% ± 27.8 points; small survey sample; treat as rough | Not compared | Not compared |
| Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over | 93.1% ± 5.0 points | 95.7% ± 0.2 points | 95.5% ± 0.1 points |
| Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over | 17.8% ± 10.9 points; small survey sample; treat as rough | Not compared | Not compared |
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. VetPop2023 projections for small counties show direction only. Projection source and method.
VA reports 237 veterans in Talbot County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.
| Rating group | Recipients |
|---|---|
| 0 to 20 percent | 42 |
| 30 to 40 percent | 28 |
| 50 to 60 percent | 17 |
| 70 to 90 percent | 59 |
| 100 percent | 91 |
FY2019: 175 recipients. Change to FY2025: +62.
VA does not publish some small counts. Those show as “Not published.” VA county compensation data (opens in a new tab).
In 2025, lenders reported 11 VA-backed home loans out of 74 home loans made in Talbot County (14.9% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).
Average VA loan amount reported: about $268,000.
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).
The largest reported service groups are Vietnam era only (about 188, give or take 60) and between the Vietnam and Gulf War eras (about 63, give or take 48; a small survey sample; treat as rough).
For questions about Vietnam-era exposure rules, read the Agent Orange guide; eligibility depends on your service and condition.
VA reported about $8.3 million in compensation and pension spending and about $3.9 million in medical care spending in Talbot County for FY2025.
Trinka Davis Veterans Village (opens in a new tab)
180 Martin Drive, Carrollton, GA 30117-2425
New-patient wait for primary care: 52 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
New-patient wait for mental health: 2 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
about 68 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Robert S. Poydasheff VA Clinic (opens in a new tab)
6910 River Road, Columbus, GA 31904-2316
New-patient wait for primary care: 62 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
New-patient wait for mental health: 16 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
about 29 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Columbus, GA Vet Center (opens in a new tab)
2601 Cross Country Drive, Condominium B-2, Suite 900, Columbus, GA 31906
about 28 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Senator Johnny Isakson VA Atlanta Regional Office (opens in a new tab)
1700 Clairmont Road, Decatur, GA 30033
about 77 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Call to confirm hours before you go.
The second-nearest medical center to Talbot County is Fort McPherson VA Clinic (opens in a new tab) in Atlanta, GA, about 70 miles in a straight line from the county center.
The second-nearest Vet Center to Talbot County is Macon Vet Center (opens in a new tab) in Macon, GA, about 53 miles in a straight line from the county center.
The state registry lists Atlanta RO (station 316); county claims jurisdiction is unconfirmed.
Fort Mitchell National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
553 Highway 165 Fort Mitchell, AL 36856
334-855-4731
About 38 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.
Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery - Milledgeville (opens in a new tab)
2617 Vinson Hwy Milledgeville, GA 31061
478-445-3363
About 80.2 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.
No sites from these two federal datasets were mapped to Talbot County.
For VA’s service-location rules, see the presumptive conditions list. A location listing does not establish personal exposure or eligibility.
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.
VA's FY2026 Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) intake list names these providers. About VA SSVF (opens in a new tab).
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.
For the Veterans Crisis Line, dial 988 then press 1. VA crisis support (opens in a new tab)
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.
Ask the office about VA Form 21-0966 to preserve a potential benefits start date while gathering evidence. Check your intent to file deadline.
ACS 2020-2024; VA FY2025; geography/locations/benefits 2026; adjacency 2024. Distances: straight line from county center. Full method.
Distances are straight-line estimates between county internal points. Representatives may serve clients outside their local area.
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