Emerson
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Local offices in Emerson
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Emerson Water and Sewer Department
700 Highway 293, Emerson, GA 30137
Help here
- Water and sewer serviceApply for water or sewer service, pay your bill, or ask about your account.Apply online
- Solid waste service and billing helpAsk about garbage collection, billing, extra cans, or bulk item pickup.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofemerson.org
Local office · City office
Emerson City Hall
700 Highway 293, Emerson, GA 30137
Help here
- City services and resident helpContact City Hall for help with city services and questions about local government.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofemerson.org
Library · City office
Emerson City Hall Little Free Library
700 Highway 293, Emerson, GA 30137
Help here
- Free book exchangeTake a book to read or leave books for other people to enjoy.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofemerson.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Emerson Community Center
700 Highway 293, Emerson, GA 30137
Help here
- Community center rentalContact City Hall to ask about renting the community center for an event.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofemerson.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Emerson
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
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
Tallatoona Community Action Partnership, Inc.
202 S. Erwin Street, 2nd Floor, P.O. Box 1480, Cartersville, GA 30120
Listed on dfcs.georgia.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Bartow County
Emerson is in Bartow County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Bartow County DFCS Office
47 Brook Drive, Cartersville, GA 30120
Help here
- Food, medical, and cash assistanceApply for or ask about SNAP, Medicaid, and TANF benefits.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Etowah Area Consolidated Housing Authority
240 Stonewall Street, Cartersville, GA 30120
Help here
- Housing assistanceContact the housing authority to ask about its housing programs and applications.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on etowahha.com
Public health · State office
Bartow County Health Department
100 Zena Drive SE, Cartersville, GA 30121
Help here
- Local public health servicesGet public health services and health information from the county health department.
- WICWIC offers food benefits, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and health referrals for eligible families.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nwgapublichealth.org
Older adults · Regional office
Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Georgia
1 Jackson Hill Drive, Rome, GA 30162
Help here
- Aging services screeningCall to be screened for aging services available to Bartow County residents.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aging.georgia.gov
Child support · State office
Cherokee Cartersville Child Support Office
45 Brook Drive, Cartersville, GA 30120
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support services for cases served by this office.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on childsupport.georgia.gov
Emergency help · County office
Bartow County Emergency Management Agency
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseContact the county emergency management agency about local emergency preparedness and response.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gema.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.
- 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.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
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 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