Franklin Springs
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Local offices in Franklin Springs
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Local office · City office
Franklin Springs City Hall
2531 W Main St, Franklin Springs, GA 30639
Help here
- City services and resident helpContact City Hall for help with city services, forms, and local government questions.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityoffranklinsprings.com
Utilities · City office
Franklin Springs Utility and Street Department
2531 W Main St, Franklin Springs, GA 30639
Help here
- Water, sewer, and garbage serviceApply for city water, sewer, and garbage service or contact City Hall about a utility bill.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityoffranklinsprings.com
City of Franklin Springs website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Franklin County
Franklin Springs is in Franklin County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office · State office
Franklin County DFCS Office
187 Clear Creek Parkway, Lavonia, GA 30553
Help here
- Food, Medicaid, and TANF benefitsVisit or contact this office for help with food, Medicaid, or TANF benefit services.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov
Public health · Regional office
Franklin County Health Department
6955 Highway 145 South, Carnesville, GA 30521
Help here
- Public health clinic servicesGet immunizations, family planning, and other public health services.
- WICApply for nutrition support for eligible pregnant or postpartum people, infants, and children under five.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on franklincountyga.gov
Emergency help · County office
Franklin County Emergency Management Agency
Help here
- Emergency readiness informationGet information to prepare for emergencies and local hazards.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on franklincountyga.gov
Older adults · County office
Franklin County Senior Center
Help here
- Senior center programsEligible county residents age 60 and older can join activities and get transportation to the center.
- Home-delivered mealsEligible older adults who are homebound can ask about home-delivered meals.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on franklincountyga.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Legacy Link Georgia Mountains Area Agency on Aging
4080 Mundy Mill Road, Oakwood, GA 30566
Help here
- Aging and disability resource connectionContact the regional agency to find aging and disability services for Franklin County residents.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on aging.georgia.gov
Library · Regional office
Athens Regional Library System
2025 Baxter Street, Athens, GA 30606
Help here
- Library servicesUse library collections, computer labs, and other learning resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on athenslibrary.org
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 Northeast Georgia 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