Murray County
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Local offices in Murray County
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Public health · State office
Murray County Environmental Health
121 N. Fourth Ave., Chatsworth, GA 30705
Help here
- Environmental health concerns and permitsAsk about food safety, septic system permits, or an environmental health concern.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on murraycountyga.org
Emergency help · County office
Murray County Emergency Management Agency
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseContact the county about emergency preparedness or local emergency response.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on murraycountyga.org
Housing authority · Regional office
Chatsworth Housing Authority
1311-19 Melissa Court, Chatsworth, GA 30705
Help here
- Senior apartment housingContact the housing authority about senior apartment housing in Chatsworth.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on murraycountyga.org
Library · Regional office
Northwest Georgia Regional Library System
Help here
- Public library servicesFind library services and resources through the regional library system.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ngrl.org
State office · State office
Murray County DFCS Office
830 G.I. Maddox Parkway, Chatsworth, GA 30705
Help here
- Food assistance, Medicaid, and TANFVisit or contact this office for help with food assistance, Medicaid, or TANF.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov
Child support · State office
Conasauga Dalton Child Support Services Office
417 West Crawford Street, Dalton, GA 30722-0885
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help applying for child support or managing a child support case.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on childsupport.georgia.gov
Veterans · State office
Dalton Veterans Field Service Office
305 Point North Place, Suite 7, Dalton, GA 30720
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
Northwest Georgia Area Agency on Aging
503 West Waugh St., Dalton, GA 30720
Help here
- Aging and disability service referralsAsk about services and referrals for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nwgrc.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
North Georgia Community Action Inc.
1344 Talking Rock Rd., Jasper, GA 30143
Help here
- Weatherization assistanceContact the agency to ask about weatherization help for your home.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on gefa.georgia.gov
Public health · State office
Murray County Health Department
709 Old Dalton-Ellijay Road, Chatsworth, GA 30705
Help here
- Public health clinicContact the county health department about local public health services.
- WICAsk the health department about WIC food and nutrition support for eligible families.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nghd.org
Murray County, Georgia website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Murray County
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