Meigs
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Local offices in Meigs
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Meigs City Hall
1006 East Depot Street, Meigs, GA 31765
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for help with city services and questions.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofmeigs.gov
Utilities · City office
City of Meigs Water and Sewer Billing
1006 East Depot Street, Meigs, GA 31765
Help here
- Water and sewer billsPay water and sewer bills online or contact the city about your bill.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofmeigs.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Meigs Community Center
2013 East Depot Street, Meigs, GA 31765
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofmeigs.gov
Local office · Regional office
Georgia 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 to get connected with local help for food, housing, utilities, health care, work, and other needs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on unitedwayga.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Thomas County
Meigs is in Thomas County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Thomas County Division of Family and Children Services
460 Smith Avenue, Thomasville, GA 31792
Help here
- Food assistance, Medicaid, and TANFVisit or contact DFCS for help with food assistance, Medicaid, and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov
Public health · State office
Thomas County Health Department
484 Smith Avenue, Thomasville, GA 31799
Help here
- WICThe health department provides WIC food benefits and nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, and young children.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dph.georgia.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Thomasville Housing Authority
216 S College Street, Thomasville, GA 31792
Help here
- Public housingApply for public housing for eligible households.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on thomasvillehousingauthority.com
Mental health and recovery · State office
Georgia DBHDD Region 4 Office
400 S. Pinetree Boulevard, Thomasville, GA 31792
Help here
- Behavioral health and disability services informationContact the regional office for help finding behavioral health and developmental disability services.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dbhdd.georgia.gov
Veterans · State office
Thomasville Veterans Field Service Office
15689 US 19 North, Thomasville, GA 31792
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on veterans.georgia.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Southwest Georgia Council on Aging
1105 Palmyra Road, Albany, GA 31701
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportAsk about services and support for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on aging.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
- 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