Chattooga County

Local offices in Chattooga County

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Child support · State office

  Lookout Mountain Child Support Office

  10056 North Highway 27, Rock Spring, GA 30739

  Help here

  • Child support servicesContact the office for help with child support services for families in Chattooga County.Apply online
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on childsupport.georgia.gov

• State office

  Chattooga County DFCS Office

  102 Highway 48, Summerville, GA 30747

  Help here

  • Food assistance, Medicaid, and TANFVisit DFCS for help applying for food assistance, Medicaid, or cash assistance.Apply online
  Call 706-857-0817DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov

• Local office · Regional office

  2-1-1 Georgia

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, utility bills, health care, work, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on unitedwayga.org

• Public health · State office

  Chattooga County Health Department

  60 Farrar Drive, Summerville, GA 30747

  Help here

  • Public health servicesCall the health department to ask about appointments and local health services.
  • WICWIC helps eligible pregnant people and families with young children get healthy food and nutrition support.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 706-857-3471DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on chattoogacounty.gov

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Chattooga County Magistrate Court

  Help here

  • Magistrate Court informationContact the court for help with civil claims, landlord and tenant cases, and other matters handled by Magistrate Court.
  Call 706-857-0711Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on chattoogacounty.gov

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Chattooga County Probate Court

  Help here

  • Probate and estate mattersContact Probate Court about estate matters and other services handled by the court.
  Call 706-857-0709Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on chattoogacounty.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Northwest Georgia Area Agency on Aging

  1 Jackson Hill Dr., Rome, GA 30161

  Help here

  • Aging and disability supportsThe agency connects older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers with local support and services.
  Call 800-759-2963DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aging.georgia.gov

• Veterans · State office

  Rock Spring Veterans Field Service Office

  265 Bicentennial Trail, Rock Spring, GA 30739

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans and their families can get help applying for health care, disability compensation, pensions, and education benefits.
  Call 706-764-3530DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on veterans.georgia.gov

• Emergency help · County office

  Chattooga County Emergency Management

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and responseContact Emergency Management for information about local emergency preparedness and response.
  Call 706-857-3400Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on chattoogacounty.gov

• Jobs and training · State office

  Rome Career Center

  462 Riverside Parkway NE, Rome, GA 30161-2942

  Help here

  • Employment and unemployment servicesThe career center serves Chattooga County residents with job search and unemployment services.Apply online
  Call 877-709-8185DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dol.georgia.gov

• Library · Regional office

  Sara Hightower Regional Library System

  Help here

  • Library servicesResidents can use library books, computers, printing, technology lending, and programs through the library system.
  Call 706-857-2553Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on chattoogacounty.gov

Chattooga County, Georgia website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Food near you

Food pantries and free meals in Chattooga County, closest to the center of Summerville first. Hours change, so call first when you can.

• Food pantry

  Another Chance of Atlanta Food Pantry

  Another Chance of Atlanta, Inc.

  68 miles from the center of Summerville

  3700 Wendell Drive SW, Atlanta, GA 30336

  Hours

  • Fri11 AM to 4 PM
  Call 678-974-5989DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on anotherchanceofatlanta.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Community Food Center Atlanta

  Atlanta Community Food Bank

  70 miles from the center of Summerville

  3500 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive SW, Atlanta, GA 30331

  Hours

  • Mon10 AM to 1 PM; 3 PM to 6 PM
  • Tue9 AM to 12 PM; 1:30 PM to 4 PM
  • Wed9 AM to 12 PM
  • Thu9 AM to 12 PM; 1:30 PM to 4 PM
  • Sun9 AM to 1 PM

  What to bring: Appointments are required.

  Call 478-394-4547DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on acfb.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free grocery market

  The Grocery Spot

  70 miles from the center of Summerville

  2615 Donald Lee Hollowell Pkwy NW, Atlanta, GA 30318

  Hours

  • Tue2 PM to 5 PM
  • Wed11 AM to 1 PM
  • Fri2 PM to 5 PM
  Call 404-969-2320DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on thegroceryspot.org, checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Chattooga County

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Job help near Chattooga County

American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.

CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Chattooga County. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  Rome Career Center

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  18 miles away

  462 Riverside Parkway NE, PO Box 5107, Rome, GA 30162

  Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm; Monday - Friday

  Call 706-295-6051DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on March 27, 2026

• American Job Center

  Cartersville Career Center, Georgia Department of Labor

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  37 miles away

  19 Felton Place, Cartersville, GA 30120

  Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm; Monday - Friday

  Call Virtual Agent: 877-709-8185DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on March 17, 2026

• American Job Center

  Georgia Department of Labor - Cobb-Cherokee Career Center

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  55 miles away

  465 Big Shanty Rd, Marietta, GA 30066-3303

  Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm; Monday - Friday

  Call 877-709-8185DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on March 1, 2026

Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.

Cities and towns in Chattooga County

• Lyerly
• Menlo
• Summerville
• Trion

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.
• 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.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

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