McDonough
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Local offices in McDonough
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Utilities · City office
City of McDonough Customer Service Department
136 Keys Ferry Street, McDonough, GA 30253
Help here
- Water, sewer, and sanitation billsPay your city utility bill, ask about charges, or arrange water and sewer service.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mcdonoughga.org
Parks and recreation · City office
City of McDonough Public Works
136 Keys Ferry Street, McDonough, GA 30253
Help here
- City parks and recreation facilitiesFind information about city parks and facilities maintained by Public Works.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mcdonoughga.org
Housing authority · Regional office
McDonough Housing Authority
345 Simpson Street, McDonough, GA 30253
Help here
- Public housingThe housing authority accepts applications for affordable public housing when its waiting list is open.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mcdonoughha.org
State office · State office
Henry County DFCS Office
125 Henry Parkway, McDonough, GA 30253
Help here
- Food, cash, and Medicaid benefitsApply in person for food assistance, TANF cash assistance, and Medicaid.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov
State office · State office
Georgia DDS McDonough Crossing Kroger Kiosk
301 Jonesboro Road, McDonough, GA 30253
Help here
- Driver license renewalsUse the self-service kiosk to renew a Georgia driver license.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dds.georgia.gov
Local office · Regional office
Georgia 2-1-1
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 2-1-1 to find local help with food, housing, utilities, health care, and work.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on unitedwayga.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Offices for all of Henry County
McDonough is in Henry County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office · State office
Henry County Division of Family and Children Services
125 Henry Parkway, McDonough, GA 30253
Help here
- Food, health, and cash benefitsVisit or contact this office for help with food benefits, Medicaid, and cash assistance.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov
Public health · State office
Henry County Health Department
135 Henry Parkway, McDonough, GA 30253
Help here
- Public health servicesThe health department offers immunizations, screenings, family planning, and other health services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on district4health.org
State office · State office
Henry County WIC and Nutrition Center
135 Henry Parkway, McDonough, GA 30253
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportWIC offers food benefits, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and health care referrals for eligible families with young children.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on district4health.org
Older adults · County office
Henry County Senior Services
1050 Florence McGarity Boulevard, McDonough, GA 30252
Help here
- Meals and in-home supportOlder adults can ask about delivered meals, senior center programs, and help at home.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on henrycountyga.gov
Emergency help · County office
Henry County Emergency Management and Homeland Security
Help here
- Emergency preparednessResidents can find preparedness information and learn about local emergency response programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on henrycountyga.gov
Library · Regional office
Henry County Library System
1001 Florence McGarity Boulevard, McDonough, GA 30253
Help here
- Library servicesResidents can use the library system to borrow books and access learning resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on henrylibraries.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
- 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