Folkston
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Local offices in Folkston
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Local office · City office
Folkston City Hall
541 First Street, Folkston, GA 31537
Help here
- City services and informationContact the city clerk or city manager for help with city services and questions.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityoffolkston-ga.gov
Utilities · City office
Folkston Utility Department
541 First Street, Folkston, GA 31537
Help here
- Water, sewer, and garbage serviceApply for city water service, ask about your bill, or make a utility payment.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityoffolkston-ga.gov
Library · Regional office
Charlton County Public Library
1291 Indian Trail, Folkston, GA 31537
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books, use the internet, or get help with research and schoolwork.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on charltoncountyga.us
Older adults · Regional office
Charlton County Senior Center
1516 Third Street, Suite B, Folkston, GA 31537
Help here
- Senior meals and programsOlder adults can come for meals and take part in programs at the senior center.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on sgrc.us
State office · State office
Charlton County DFCS Office
32 Oakwood Street, Folkston, GA 31537
Help here
- Food, Medicaid, and TANF benefitsGet help with food, Medicaid, or cash assistance benefits through the state office.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Southeast Georgia Consolidated Housing Authority, Folkston location
434 Sixth Street, Folkston, GA 31537
Help here
- Public housingAsk about public housing and applications; the agency currently lists Folkston applications as closed.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on segaha.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Charlton County
Folkston is in Charlton County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office · State office
Charlton County Division of Family and Children Services
32 Oakwood Street, Folkston, GA 31537
Help here
- Food, health, and cash benefitsVisit or contact the office for help with applications for SNAP, Medicaid, and TANF.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov
Public health · Regional office
Charlton County Health Department
2587 Third Street, Folkston, GA 31537-1303
Help here
- Public health servicesThe health department provides local public health services to Charlton County residents.
- WICContact the health department to ask about WIC nutrition services for eligible families.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sehdph.org
Emergency help · County office
Charlton County Emergency Management Agency
68 Kingsland Drive, Suite B, Folkston, GA 31537
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and response informationContact the agency for county emergency preparedness, response, and recovery information.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on charltoncountyga.us
Library · Regional office
Three Rivers Regional Library System
Help here
- Library servicesThe library system offers books, digital resources, computers, research help, and learning programs.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on trrl.org
Child support · State office
Georgia Child Support Services, Waycross Office
215 B Albany Avenue, Waycross, GA 31502
Help here
- Child support servicesContact the office for help with child support services for families in Charlton County.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on childsupport.georgia.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Georgia Department of Labor, Waycross Career Center
600 Plant Avenue, Waycross, GA 31501-3511
Help here
- Job and unemployment servicesThe career center serves Charlton County and offers help with job search and unemployment services.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dol.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