Cordele
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Local offices in Cordele
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing authority · City office
Housing Authority of the City of Cordele
401 South 10th Street, Cordele, GA 31015
Help here
- Public housingContact the housing authority about public housing assistance and its housing programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on hud.gov
Utilities · City office
City of Cordele Finance Department, Utility Billing
501 North 7th St, 1st Floor, Cordele, GA 31015
Help here
- Utility bills and payment helpAsk about water, sewer, gas, and garbage bills, payment plans, or starting or ending service.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cordelega.gov
Local office · City office
City of Cordele City Hall
501 North 7th St, Cordele, GA 31015
Help here
- City services and resident questionsContact the city about local services, questions, and non-emergency concerns.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cordelega.gov
State office · State office
Georgia Department of Driver Services, Cordele Customer Service Center
409 South Midway Rd, Cordele, GA 31015
Help here
- Driver licenses and identificationApply for or renew a Georgia driver license, permit, or identification card at this service center.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dds.georgia.gov
Library · Regional office
Cordele-Crisp Carnegie Library
115 East 11th Avenue, Cordele, GA 31010
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and other materials and get help with library services.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on lbrls.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Cordele
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
Second Harvest of South Georgia
1836 Piedmont Place, Valdosta, GA 31601
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
Georgia Legal Services Program
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
West Central Georgia Community Action Council, Inc.
4036 State Route 90 East Vienna Road, P.O. Box 185, Montezuma, GA 31063-0185
Listed on dfcs.georgia.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Crisp County
Cordele is in Crisp County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Child support · State office
Cordele Child Support Services Office
305 16th Avenue East, Cordele, GA 31015
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help establishing or enforcing a child support order and collecting payments.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on childsupport.georgia.gov
State office · State office
Crisp County DFCS Office
107 West 23rd Avenue, Cordele, GA 31015
Help here
- Food, Medicaid and cash assistanceApply for or get help with food assistance, Medicaid and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov
Public health · State office
Crisp County Health Department
111 East 24th Avenue, Cordele, GA 31015
Help here
- Public health servicesVisit the health department for local public health and clinic services.
- Women, Infants and Children (WIC)WIC provides food benefits and nutrition support to eligible pregnant people, new parents and young children.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dph.georgia.gov
Older adults · Regional office
River Valley Area Agency on Aging
710 Front Avenue, Suite A, Columbus, GA 31901
Help here
- Aging and disability resource helpCall for help finding services for older adults and people with disabilities in Clay County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on rivervalleyaging.org
Veterans · State office
Americus Veterans Field Service Office
1601 North Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Americus, GA 31719
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans can get help applying for benefits and services through the field office serving Crisp County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on veterans.georgia.gov
Emergency help · County office
Crisp County Emergency Management Agency
196 Highway 300, Cordele, GA 31015
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and alertsGet information about disaster preparedness, emergency plans and community warning systems.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on crispcountysheriff.com
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
- Georgia 2-1-1
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