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Taylor 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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Veterans in Taylor County

The ACS estimates about 529, give or take 117 civilian veterans in Taylor County.

Among Georgia's 159 counties and equivalents, Taylor County ranks 128th by its estimated number of veterans.

Share of civilian veterans, ACS 2020-2024
MeasureTaylor CountyGeorgiaUnited States
Share with a service-connected rating25 percent; a small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Share rated 70 percent or higher10 percent; a small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared

Veterans 75 and older in Taylor County number about 126, give or take 31; their 24 percent share is above Georgia's 20 percent.

Veterans under 35 account for 0 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Taylor County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.

Women veterans account for 11 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Taylor County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.

Income, work and education in Taylor County

Census ACS 2020-2024 estimates and 90% margins of error
MeasureTaylor CountyGeorgiaUnited States
Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income$49,231 ± $15,364$54,768 ± $786$54,224 ± $147
Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income$21,052 ± $2,471$38,804 ± $231$41,154 ± $99
Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over10.9% ± 13.5 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over27.7% ± 13.7 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 6476.6% ± 12.7 points72.6% ± 0.8 points73.9% ± 0.2 points
Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 640.0% ± 15.1 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over95.3% ± 7.5 points95.7% ± 0.2 points95.5% ± 0.1 points
Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over23.6% ± 14.6 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot 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 disability compensation in Taylor County

VA reports 172 veterans in Taylor County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.

VA recipients by service-connected rating, FY2025
Rating groupRecipients
0 to 20 percent27
30 to 40 percent18
50 to 60 percent22
70 to 90 percent53
100 percent52

FY2019: 139 recipients. Change to FY2025: +33.

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 Taylor County

In 2025, lenders reported 7 VA-backed home loans out of 94 home loans made in Taylor County (7.5% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).

Average VA loan amount reported: about $298,000.

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 post-9/11 and Gulf War (1990s) (about 130, give or take 82; a small survey sample; treat as rough) and Vietnam era only (about 125, give or take 57).

VA money in Taylor County

VA reported about $4.4 million in compensation and pension spending and about $3.4 million in medical care spending in Taylor County for FY2025.

Nearest VA locations

Call to confirm hours before you go.

The second-nearest medical center to Taylor County is Fort McPherson VA Clinic (opens in a new tab) in Atlanta, GA, about 80 miles in a straight line from the county center.

The second-nearest Vet Center to Taylor County is Macon Vet Center (opens in a new tab) in Macon, GA, about 41 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 47.3 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 68.9 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 Taylor County

No sites from these two federal datasets were mapped to Taylor 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 Taylor 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 Taylor County

  • Butler (city): about 1,935 residents
  • Reynolds (city): about 995 residents
  • Howard (unincorporated community): about 54 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

Get ready for your appointment

  • Your DD-214 or other discharge papers
  • 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 Taylor County

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Hollie Robinson

Claims agent · Cataula · GA · About 40 miles away

VA-accredited since 2022 · checked

VA accreditation number 53258

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Dominique Williamson

Claims agent · Upatoi · GA · About 36 miles away

VA-accredited since 2015 · checked

VA accreditation number 36607

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