Dahlonega
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Local offices in Dahlonega
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Local office · City office
City Hall
465 Riley Road, Dahlonega, GA 30533
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for help with city services and questions.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dahlonega.gov
Utilities · City office
City of Dahlonega Public Utilities
465 Riley Road, Dahlonega, GA 30533
Help here
- Water and sewer serviceApply for water service, end service, or report a water or sewer problem.
- Utility bill payments and senior discountPay a utility bill or apply for the discount available to some older adults with low income.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dahlonega.gov
Library · Regional office
Lumpkin County Library
56 Mechanicsville Road, Dahlonega, GA 30533
Help here
- Public library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use its public library services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on chestateelibrary.org
Older adults · County office
Lumpkin County Senior Life Enrichment Center
266 Mechanicsville Road, Dahlonega, GA 30533
Help here
- Senior activities and wellness programsOlder adults can take part in social, learning, meal, fitness, and recreation programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on lumpkincounty.gov
State office · State office
Lumpkin County DFCS Office
175 Tipton Drive, Dahlonega, GA 30533
Help here
- Food, medical, and cash assistanceApply for Food Stamps, Medicaid, or TANF at the county DFCS office.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
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Lumpkin County
Dahlonega is in Lumpkin County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Lumpkin County Division of Family and Children Services
175 Tipton Drive, Dahlonega, GA 30533
Help here
- Food, cash, and medical assistanceApply for or get help with food assistance, TANF cash assistance, or Medicaid.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov
Public health · State office
Lumpkin County Health Department
60 Mechanicsville Road, Dahlonega, GA 30533
Help here
- Public health servicesGet vaccinations, family planning, STI testing, and tuberculosis testing and treatment.
- WICGet nutrition support through the Women, Infants, and Children program.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lumpkincounty.gov
Emergency help · County office
Lumpkin County Emergency Management Agency
57 A Pinetree Way, Dahlonega, GA 30533
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and recoveryGet information about preparing for, responding to, and recovering from emergencies.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lumpkincounty.gov
Library · Regional office
Chestatee Regional Library System
Help here
- Library servicesUse library materials, learning resources, and programs for residents of Dawson and Lumpkin counties.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on chestateelibrary.org
Older adults · Regional office
Legacy Link Area Agency on Aging
4080 Mundy Mill Road, Oakwood, GA 30566
Help here
- Aging and disability resource referralsThe agency connects older adults and people with disabilities to local services and support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on legacylink.org
Veterans · State office
Georgia Department of Veterans Service, Gainesville Location
311 Green Street NW, Gainesville, GA 30501
Help here
- Veterans assistanceGet help with veterans services from the state office that serves Lumpkin County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on veterans.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