Cobb County
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Local offices in Cobb County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · State office
Cobb County Division of Family and Children Services
1090 Northchase Pkwy SE, Suite 200, Marietta, GA 30067
Help here
- Food, health, and cash benefitsApply for food assistance, Medicaid, or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov
Public health · Regional office
Cobb & Douglas Public Health WIC, Marietta
1650 County Services Parkway, Marietta, GA 30008
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportWIC offers food benefits, nutrition education, and health referrals to eligible pregnant or postpartum people, infants, and children under five.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cobbanddouglaspublichealth.com
Child support · State office
Cobb Marietta Child Support Services Office
1090 Northchase Parkway SE, Suite 140, Marietta, GA 30067
Help here
- Child support case servicesGet help with a child support case when both parents live in Georgia.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on childsupport.georgia.gov
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
Community action · Nonprofit
Tallatoona Community Action Partnership
Help here
- Energy assistance and community servicesCall to ask about energy assistance and referrals to community resources for Cobb County residents.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tallatoonacap.org
Housing authority · County office
Housing Authority of Cobb County
2950 Atlanta Road SE, Smyrna, GA 30080
Help here
- Down payment assistanceFind information about the authority's down payment assistance program.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cobbcounty.gov
Public health · Regional office
Cobb County Health Department
1650 County Services Parkway, Marietta, GA 30008
Help here
- Public health services and vital recordsVisit the county health department for public health services and vital records information.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dph.georgia.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Cobb-Douglas Community Service Board
3830 South Cobb Drive, Smyrna, GA 30080
Help here
- Behavioral health and developmental disability servicesContact the community service board to find behavioral health or developmental disability services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cobbcsb.com
Courts and legal help · County office
Cobb Law Library
70 Haynes Street, Fourth Floor, Suite 4300, Marietta, GA 30090
Help here
- Legal research resourcesUse legal research materials and ask staff for help finding legal information.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cobbcounty.gov
Older adults · County office
Cobb County Senior Services
1150 Powder Springs Street, Suite 100, Marietta, GA 30064
Help here
- Senior meals and transportationOlder adults can ask about meals, rides, care management, and in-home support.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cobbcounty.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Atlanta Regional Commission Area Agency on Aging
Help here
- Aging and disability resource connectionContact the regional agency to find aging and disability services that may be available in Cobb County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on aging.georgia.gov
Veterans · State office
Marietta Veterans Field Service Office
1150 Powder Springs Street, Suite 350, Marietta, GA 30064
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on veterans.georgia.gov
Emergency help · County office
Cobb County Emergency Management Agency
140 North Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060
Help here
- Disaster preparedness and recovery informationGet information about preparing for emergencies and local disaster response.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cobbcounty.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Georgia Department of Labor Cobb-Cherokee Career Center
465 Big Shanty Road, Marietta, GA 30066
Help here
- Employment and career servicesGet help with job searches, career services, and employment resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dol.georgia.gov
State office · State office
Georgia Department of Driver Services Marietta Customer Service Center
1605 County Services Parkway, Marietta, GA 30008
Help here
- Driver licenses and identificationApply for or renew a Georgia driver license, permit, or identification card.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dds.georgia.gov
Library · County office
Cobb County Public Library System
266 Roswell Street, Marietta, GA 30060
Help here
- Library cards, collections, and public resourcesGet a library card and use books, digital resources, programs, and public spaces.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cobbcounty.gov
Cobb County Government website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Cobb County
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Atlanta Community Food Bank
3400 N Desert Dr, Atlanta, GA 30344
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Atlanta Legal Aid Society, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Cobb County Board of Commissioners
Listed on dfcs.georgia.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Cobb 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