State Veterans Service Offices Closed This Week

Offices of the Georgia Department of Veterans Service will be closed today and all of this week.

The department said the closure affects all GDVS veterans field service offices, whose employees will spend the week participating in annual training.

Georgia Department of Veterans Service Assistant Commissioner for Field Operations and Appeals George Canavaggio said this training is necessary to ensure employees maintain certification and stay up-to-date on the latest changes to regulations governing veterans benefits.

GDVS service officers will be participating in training led by senior department personnel and supported by subject matter specialists from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

The department said all GDVS offices will re-open on Monday, July 25 on their normal hours.

In case of an emergency, officials said that veterans are advised to call VA directly at 800-827-1000.