Cairo
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Local offices in Cairo
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Cairo City Hall
119 N. Broad St., Cairo, GA 39828
Help here
- City services and informationVisit or call City Hall for help with city services and information.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on syrupcity.net
Utilities · City office
City of Cairo Utility Office
100 2nd St. SW, Cairo, GA 39828
Help here
- Utility billing and paymentsPay a city utility bill or ask the utility office about your account.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on syrupcity.net
Library · Regional office
Roddenbery Memorial Library
320 N. Broad St., Cairo, GA 39828
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card, borrow books and media, use computers, or ask for research help.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on rmlibrary.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Grady Cultural Center
101 First St. NW, Cairo, GA 39828
Help here
- Community events and facility rentalAttend cultural events or ask the city about using the center for a gathering.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on syrupcity.net
Housing authority · Regional office
Cairo Housing Authority
224 6th Ave. NE, Cairo, GA 39828
Help here
- Public housingApply for affordable rental housing or ask about your housing application.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cairohousing.org
State office · State office
Grady County DFCS Office
250 2nd Ave. SE, Cairo, GA 39828
Help here
- Food, Medicaid, and TANF benefitsVisit the office for help applying for food, Medicaid, or cash assistance.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov
Human services · Nonprofit
2-1-1 Georgia
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 2-1-1 to find local help with food, housing, utilities, health care, and jobs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on unitedwayga.org
City of Cairo, Georgia website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Grady County
Cairo is in Grady County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Local office · County office
Grady County Community Services
33 17th Avenue NW, Cairo, GA 39827
Help here
- County community servicesContact the county about its community services, including emergency management, emergency medical services, and recreation.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on gradycountyga.gov
Human services · State office
Grady County Division of Family and Children Services
250 2nd Avenue Southeast, Cairo, GA 39828
Help here
- Food, cash, and health benefitsApply for or get help with SNAP, TANF, and Medicaid benefits.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov
Public health · State office
Grady County Health Department
1030 4th Street Southeast, Cairo, GA 39828
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the county health department for local public health services and vital records.
- WICWIC provides food benefits, nutrition advice, breastfeeding support, and health care referrals for eligible families.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dph.georgia.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Sowega Council on Aging Southwest Georgia Area Agency on Aging
335 W. Society Avenue, Albany, GA 31701
Help here
- Aging servicesGet connected to local services and support for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on aging.georgia.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Southwest Georgia Community Action Council
912 1st Avenue SE, Moultrie, GA 31768
Help here
- Community assistanceAsk about available housing and energy help, emergency services, food, and family programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on swgacac.com
Jobs and training · State office
Thomasville Career Center
403 North Broad Street, Thomasville, GA
Help here
- Career and employment servicesGet help with employment services, unemployment insurance, and job training.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dol.georgia.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