Dawson
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Local offices in Dawson
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Dawson City Hall
101 S. Main Street, Dawson, GA 39842
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for help finding city services and information.Read more
- Water and sewer utility billingContact the city to ask about water and sewer service or pay a utility bill.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofdawson.org
Library · Regional office
Terrell County Library
913 Forrester Drive SE, Dawson, GA 39842
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use library resources, and take part in library programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on krlibrary.org
State office · State office
Terrell County DFCS Office
642 Randolph Ave. SE, Dawson, GA 39842
Help here
- Food, Medicaid, and TANF assistanceVisit the office for help with state benefit programs, including food assistance, Medicaid, and TANF.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov
Housing authority · City office
Housing Authority of the City of Dawson
Help here
- Affordable housingContact the housing authority to ask about affordable housing options and applications.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dawsonhousingga.com
City of Dawson, Georgia website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Terrell County
Dawson is in Terrell County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Terrell County Division of Family and Children Services
642 Randolph Ave. SE, Dawson, GA 39842
Help here
- Food, Medicaid, and cash assistanceVisit or contact DFCS for help with Food Stamps, Medicaid, or TANF.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov
Public health · State office
Terrell County Health Department
969 Forrester Drive SE, Dawson, GA 39842
Help here
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dph.georgia.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Housing Authority of the City of Dawson
553 Lemon St NE, Dawson, GA 39842
Help here
- Affordable housingThe housing authority accepts applications for affordable public housing and other housing programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dawsonhousingga.com
Emergency help · County office
Terrell County Local Emergency Management Agency
3110 Albany Highway, Dawson, GA 39842
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseContact the local emergency management agency for county emergency information and preparedness help.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on gema.georgia.gov
Library · Regional office
Kinchafoonee Regional Library System
913 Forrester Drive SE, Dawson, GA 39842
Help here
- Library servicesThe library system provides residents access to books, information, and library programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on terrellcountyga.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Sowega Council on Aging Southwest Georgia Area Agency on Aging
335 W. Society Ave., Albany, GA 31701
Help here
- Aging and caregiver resourcesContact the agency for help finding services for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on aging.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
- United Way of Southwest 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