Eatonton
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Local offices in Eatonton
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Local office · City office
Eatonton City Hall
201 N. Jefferson Avenue, Eatonton, GA 31024
Help here
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on eatontonga.us
Utilities · Regional office
Eatonton-Putnam Water and Sewer Authority
663 Godfrey Road, Eatonton, GA 31024
Help here
- Water and sewer serviceContact the Authority to start water or sewer service or ask about rates and fees.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on epwsa.com
Library · Regional office
Eatonton-Putnam County Library
309 N. Madison Avenue, Eatonton, GA 31024
Help here
- Library materials and public resourcesVisit the library to borrow books and use computers, Wi-Fi, printing, and programs for all ages.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on azalealibraries.org
Older adults · City office
Eatonton-Putnam Senior Services
100 Ulysses Rice Court, Eatonton, GA
Help here
- Senior activities and mealsAdults 60 and older can take part in center activities, and homebound residents can ask about delivered meals.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on eatontonga.us
Jobs and training · State office
Georgia Department of Labor Milledgeville Career Center
156 Roberson Mill Road, Milledgeville, GA 31061
Help here
- Unemployment benefits and job search helpPutnam County residents can visit this center for help applying for unemployment benefits and finding work.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dol.georgia.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Putnam County
Eatonton is in Putnam County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Putnam County DFCS Office
675 Godfrey Highway, Eatonton, GA 31024
Help here
- Food assistance, Medicaid, and TANFGet help applying for food assistance, Medicaid, or cash assistance.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov
Public health · State office
Putnam County Health Department
117 Putnam Drive, Suite C, Eatonton, GA 31024
Help here
- Public health servicesVisit the county health department for public health services.
- WICCall the WIC clinic to ask about nutrition support for eligible families.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dph.georgia.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Eatonton Housing Authority
208 Lawson Drive, Eatonton, GA 31024
Help here
- Affordable rental housingAsk about income-based rental housing and how to apply for an apartment.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on eatontonhaga.com
Veterans · State office
Georgia Department of Veterans Service, Milledgeville Office
2249 Vinson Highway, Milledgeville, GA 31061
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help with veterans benefits and related claims.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on veterans.georgia.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Middle Georgia Area Agency on Aging
3661 Eisenhower Parkway, Suite MB102, Macon, GA 31206
Help here
- Aging and disability resource connectionCall for help finding aging and disability services, including home and community-based support.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on aging.georgia.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Overview, Inc.
325 N. Cobb Street, Milledgeville, GA 31061
Help here
- Community servicesAsk about local help with basic needs and support for low-income families.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on overviewinc.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
- United Way of Central 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