Every year, millions of Americans seek new Social Security cards, with places like Gwinnett County and metro Atlanta more broadly being near the forefront of requests in the nation.
In 2023 alone, nearly 34,000 people in Gwinnett County requested a new card, according to the Social Security Administration.
The administration wants to make sure people understand when they actually need their physical Social Security card and how to keep their personal information safe.
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