Garden City
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Local offices in Garden City
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Garden City City Hall
100 Central Avenue, Garden City, GA 31405
Help here
- City services and informationGet help finding city departments, services, and resident information.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on gardencity-ga.gov
Utilities · City office
Garden City Utility Billing
100 Central Avenue, Garden City, GA 31405
Help here
- Water and sewer billsAsk questions about water and sewer bills and pay your utility bill.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on gardencity-ga.gov
Older adults · City office
Garden City Senior Citizens Center
78 Varnedoe Avenue, Garden City, GA 31408
Help here
- Senior programsFind programs and activities offered for older adults.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on gardencity-ga.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Garden City Parks and Recreation
402 Market Street, Garden City, GA 31408
Help here
- Recreation programs and facilitiesFind recreation programs, sports, and activities for residents.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on gardencity-ga.gov
Library · Regional office
Live Oak Public Library, Garden City
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- Library servicesFind library services and programs available in Garden City.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on liveoakpl.org
Jobs and training · State office
Georgia Department of Labor Savannah Career Center
5520 White Bluff Road, Savannah, GA 31405
Help here
- Employment and unemployment assistanceGet help with job search and unemployment benefit services at the Savannah career center.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dol.georgia.gov
City of Garden City, Georgia website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Chatham County
Garden City is in Chatham County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Chatham County Division of Family and Children Services
761 Wheaton Street, Savannah, GA 31401
Help here
- Food, Medicaid, and TANF benefitsApply for or get help with food, Medicaid, and cash assistance benefits.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov
Public health · State office
Chatham County Health Department
1395 Eisenhower Drive, Savannah, GA 31406
Help here
- Public health servicesGet preventive care, immunizations, health screenings, and other public health services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on gachd.org
Public health · State office
Chatham County Health Department WIC
1395 Eisenhower Drive, Savannah, GA 31406
Help here
- WICWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, and young children get healthy food and nutrition support.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on gachd.org
Housing authority · City office
Housing Authority of Savannah
Help here
- Public housing and rental assistanceFind information about public housing and rental assistance programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on savannahpha.com
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Gateway Community Service Board
4451 Paulsen Street, Savannah, GA 31405
Help here
- Behavioral health careGet mental health and substance use counseling, evaluations, and treatment.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on gatewaycsb.org
Veterans · State office
Savannah Veterans Field Service Office
1170 Shawnee Street, Savannah, GA 31419
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on veterans.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 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