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Social Security Offices Near East Ellijay, GA

Where Is the Social Security Office Nearest East Ellijay, GA?

SSA assigns all 3 ZIP codes in East Ellijay, GA to the Gainesville Social Security Office at 2565 Thompson Brdg Rd, Suite 210, Gainesville, about 43 miles away, phone (866) 331-2309, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The Dalton Social Security Office in Dalton is closer (about 29 miles), but it isn't the office SSA assigns.

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Closest Social Security Offices to East Ellijay, GA

Straight-line distance from the center of East Ellijay (U.S. Census Gazetteer) to each office's address (U.S. Census Bureau geocoder). Office hours and phone numbers from SSA's office data, checked against SSA's Office Locator on October 1, 2026; confirm with SSA's Office Locator before you go.

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Which Social Security Office Serves Your ZIP Code in East Ellijay?

SSA assigns all 3 ZIP codes in East Ellijay to the Gainesville Social Security Office in Gainesville. For 2 of them, the assigned office isn't the closest one, so check your ZIP before you go.

Social Security office assigned to each ZIP code in East Ellijay
ZIP codeOffice SSA assignsDistance
30536Gainesville Social Security Office for ZIP code 3053636 miles
30539Gainesville Social Security Office for ZIP code 30539Closest: Dalton Social Security Office, 30 miles43 miles
30540Gainesville Social Security Office for ZIP code 30540Closest: Dalton Social Security Office, 25 miles48 miles

ZIP codes 30536, 30539 and 30540 go to the Gainesville Social Security Office, 2565 Thompson Brdg Rd, Suite 210, Gainesville.

Assigned offices from SSA's Office Locator, looked up by ZIP code on October 1, 2026. ZIP codes are those whose area overlaps East Ellijay (U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas). Distance is straight-line, from the center of the ZIP code to the office.

Social Security Offices Near Areas Around East Ellijay

Where people in nearby communities go, and how far it is. Each area's office is the one SSA assigns to its ZIP codes.

Social Security Office Near Blue Ridge

Blue Ridge is about 17 miles northeast of central East Ellijay. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 30513, to the Gainesville Social Security Office at 2565 Thompson Brdg Rd, Suite 210, Gainesville, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The Dalton Social Security Office is closer to central Blue Ridge (about 37 miles, against 45 miles), but it isn't the office SSA assigns.

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Social Security Office Near Ellijay

Ellijay is about 1.8 miles north of central East Ellijay. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 30540, to the Gainesville Social Security Office at 2565 Thompson Brdg Rd, Suite 210, Gainesville, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The Dalton Social Security Office is closer to central Ellijay (about 29 miles, against 44 miles), but it isn't the office SSA assigns.

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Social Security Office Near Talking Rock

Talking Rock is about 9.4 miles south of central East Ellijay. SSA assigns its ZIP code, 30175, to the Gainesville Social Security Office at 2565 Thompson Brdg Rd, Suite 210, Gainesville, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The Dalton Social Security Office is closer to central Talking Rock (about 33 miles, against 39 miles), but it isn't the office SSA assigns.

How to Get an Appointment at the Dalton Social Security Office

SSA asks you to make an appointment before you visit an office. You can schedule one online on SSA's appointment page by answering a few questions; the appointment may be by phone or in person, and you can change or cancel it from the confirmation email or text.

To book by phone, call the Dalton Social Security Office at (866) 593-5681, or SSA's national number, 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time. Help is available in English, Spanish and other languages.

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Can You Skip the Trip?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where Is the Social Security Office in East Ellijay?

There isn't an office in East Ellijay, GA itself. The closest is the Dalton Social Security Office, 301 Point North Pl, Dalton, GA 30720, about 29 miles away.

Which Social Security Office Serves My ZIP Code in East Ellijay?

SSA assigns all 3 ZIP codes in East Ellijay to the Gainesville Social Security Office in Gainesville. SSA assigns offices by ZIP code, and the assigned office isn't always the closest one. Look up your ZIP code in the table on this page or in SSA's Office Locator.

What Are Social Security Office Hours Near East Ellijay?

The Dalton Social Security Office is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, according to SSA's office data (checked against SSA's Office Locator on October 1, 2026). Offices close on weekends and federal holidays.

What Is the Phone Number for the Social Security Office Near East Ellijay?

SSA lists (866) 593-5681 for the Dalton Social Security Office. SSA's national number is 1-800-772-1213.

How Do I Make an Appointment at the Social Security Office Near East Ellijay?

Schedule online on SSA's appointment page, where the appointment may be by phone or in person, or call the Dalton Social Security Office at (866) 593-5681 or SSA at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time. SSA asks you to make an appointment before visiting an office.

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Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, field office and resident station data (updated March 9, 2026)
  2. SSA Office Locator (offices and ZIP code assignments, checked October 1, 2026)
  3. U.S. Census Bureau: geocoder, 2023 Gazetteer files and 2020 ZIP Code Tabulation Area relationship files
  4. SSA: Make an appointment
  5. SSA: Contact by phone
  6. SSA: Office locator guidance (appointments and Card Centers)

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