Cherokee County
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Local offices in Cherokee County
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Older adults · Nonprofit
Cherokee County Senior Services
1001 Univeter Rd, Canton, GA 30115
Help here
- Senior and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can get information, case management, meals, in-home help, respite care, and transportation assistance.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cherokeecountyga.gov
Emergency help · County office
Cherokee County Emergency Management Agency
150 Chattin Drive, Canton, GA 30115
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and response informationResidents can find local emergency alerts and guidance for preparing for, responding to, and recovering from disasters.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cherokeega-ema.org
Human services · State office
Cherokee County Division of Family and Children Services
1300 Univeter Rd, Suite 100, Canton, GA 30115
Help here
- Food, medical, cash, and child care assistanceResidents can apply for food, medical, cash, and child care assistance through the county DFCS office.Apply online
- Child welfare servicesFamilies can contact DFCS about child welfare services and reports of suspected child abuse or neglect.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov
Child support · State office
Georgia Division of Child Support Services, Blue Ridge Canton Office
1300 Univeter Rd, Suite 200, Canton, GA 30115
Help here
- Child support servicesParents can get help with child support cases and services at this office.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on childsupport.georgia.gov
Veterans · State office
Georgia Department of Veterans Service, Canton Office
220 Brown Industrial Pkwy, Canton, GA 30114
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpVeterans and their families can get help understanding and applying for benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on veterans.georgia.gov
State office · State office
Georgia Department of Driver Services, Canton Customer Service Center
220 Brown Industrial Parkway, Suite 200, Canton, GA 30114
Help here
- Driver licenses and identificationResidents can apply for or renew a driver license or ID and take eligible knowledge and road tests here.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dds.georgia.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Georgia Department of Labor Cobb-Cherokee Career Center
465 Big Shanty Road, Marietta, GA 30066-3303
Help here
- Job and career servicesResidents can get help with job searches, career services, and workforce resources at this center serving Cherokee and Cobb counties.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dol.georgia.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Canton Housing Authority
1400 Oakside Drive, Suite 76, Canton, GA 30114
Help here
- Public housingEligible residents can apply for affordable public housing through the authority.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cantonha.org
Community action · Nonprofit
North Georgia Community Action, Inc.
1344 Talking Rock Rd, Jasper, GA 30143
Help here
- Community action servicesResidents can contact the agency to ask about community action services available in Cherokee County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on gefa.georgia.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
MUST Ministries Cherokee Client Services
111 Brown Industrial Parkway, Canton, GA 30114
Help here
- Food and housing assistanceResidents can visit for food, clothing, housing programs, and workforce development services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mustministries.org
Library · Regional office
Sequoyah Regional Library System
Help here
- Library servicesResidents can get a library card to borrow materials, use computers, and access digital resources across the system.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sequoyahregionallibrary.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Cherokee County Law Library
100 North Street, Suite 250, Canton, GA 30114
Help here
- Legal information and research resourcesThe public can use legal research materials and get help finding court forms, but staff cannot give legal advice.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cherokeegacourts.com
Local office · Nonprofit
United Way of Greater Atlanta 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, utilities, health care, and other needs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211online.unitedwayatlanta.org
Cherokee County, Georgia website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Cherokee County
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
- United Way of Greater Atlanta 211
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