Butts County

Local offices in Butts County

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Human services · State office

  Butts County Division of Family and Children Services

  178 Ernest Biles Drive, Jackson, GA 30233

  Help here

  • Food, medical, and cash assistanceAsk about Food Stamps, Medicaid, and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.Apply online
  Call 770-504-2200DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov

• Public health · State office

  Butts County WIC and Nutrition Center

  463 Ernest Biles Drive, Jackson, GA 30233

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportEligible women, infants, and children can get healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and health care referrals.Apply online
  Call 706-298-6080DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on district4health.org

• Public health · State office

  Butts County Health Department

  463 Ernest Biles Drive, Suite A, Jackson, GA 30233

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet immunizations, family planning, screenings, and other public health services.
  Call 770-504-2230DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on district4health.org

• Older adults · County office

  Butts County Senior Center

  580 Ernest Biles Drive, Jackson, GA 30233

  Help here

  • Senior activities, meals, and transportationAdults age 50 and older can find activities, fitness programs, meals for eligible participants, and transportation help.
  Call 770-775-8238DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on bcdls.org

• Older adults · Regional office

  Three Rivers Area Agency on Aging

  13273 Highway 34 East, Franklin, GA 30217

  Help here

  • Aging and disability resource connectionOlder adults and people with disabilities can get connected to services and support in their community.
  Call 866-854-5652DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on aging.georgia.gov

• Emergency help · County office

  Butts County Emergency Management

  625 West Third Street, Suite 7, Jackson, GA 30233

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and responseGet information about emergency plans, disaster response, recovery, and community preparedness.
  Call 770-775-8232DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on buttscountyga.com

• Jobs and training · State office

  Georgia Department of Labor Griffin Career Center

  1514 Highway 16 West, Griffin, GA 30223-2046

  Help here

  • Job and career servicesGet help with job searches, career services, and unemployment questions.
  Call 877-709-8185DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dol.georgia.gov

• Library · County office

  Jackson-Butts County Public Library

  436 East College Street, Jackson, GA 30233

  Help here

  • Public library servicesVisit to borrow books and use library programs and resources.
  Call 770-775-7524DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on jbcplibrary.wordpress.com

Butts County, Georgia website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Butts County

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Cities and towns in Butts County

• Flovilla
• Jackson
• Jenkinsburgnot checked yet

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