Buchanan
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Local offices in Buchanan
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Utilities · City office
Buchanan City Hall
4300 GA Hwy. 120, Buchanan, GA 30113
Help here
- Water and sewer utility billsApply for city water service or pay a water and sewer bill.
- Trash serviceAsk City Hall about trash service, which is billed with the city water bill.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on buchananga.gov
Library · Regional office
Buchanan-Haralson Public Library
145 Van Wert Street, Buchanan, GA 30113
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card, borrow books, and use the library’s other resources.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on wgrls.org
State office · State office
Haralson County DFCS Office
21 Magnolia Street, Buchanan, GA 30113
Help here
- Food, Medicaid, and TANF benefitsVisit the office for help applying for food assistance, Medicaid, or TANF benefits.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Buchanan Housing Authority
Help here
- Public housingContact the authority to ask about public housing and rental assistance programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on haralsoncountyga.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Haralson County
Buchanan is in Haralson County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Haralson County Division of Family and Children Services
21 Magnolia Street, Buchanan, GA 30113
Help here
- Food assistance, Medicaid, and TANFApply for food, health coverage, and cash assistance for eligible families.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov
Public health · State office
Haralson County Health Department
133 Buchanan Bypass, Buchanan, GA 30113
Help here
- Public health and clinic servicesGet immunizations, family planning, screenings, and other health services.
- WICEligible pregnant or postpartum people, infants, and young children can get food benefits and nutrition support.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nwgapublichealth.org
Housing authority · Regional office
Buchanan Housing Authority
106 Griffith Street, Buchanan, GA 30113
Help here
- Public housing and housing vouchersAsk about public housing and available rental vouchers for eligible households.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on haralsoncountyga.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Bremen Housing Authority
700 Elder Drive, Bremen, GA 30110
Help here
- Public housing and housing vouchersAsk about public housing and available rental vouchers for eligible households.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on haralsoncountyga.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Tallapoosa Housing Authority
167 Dogwood Circle, Tallapoosa, GA 30176
Help here
- Public housing and housing vouchersAsk about public housing and available rental vouchers for eligible households.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on haralsoncountyga.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Northwest Georgia Area Agency on Aging
1 Jackson Hill Drive, Rome, GA 30162
Help here
- Aging and disability resource helpGet information and referrals for aging, caregiving, nutrition, and disability services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nwgrc.gov
Georgia programs by kind of help
These are run by Georgia and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- 2-1-1 Georgia
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988