Dahlonega
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Local offices in Dahlonega
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Lumpkin County DFCS Office
175 Tipton Drive, Dahlonega, GA 30533
Help here
- Food, medical, and cash assistanceApply for Food Stamps, Medicaid, or TANF at the county DFCS office.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 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.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on unitedwayga.org
Utilities · City office
City of Dahlonega Public Utilities
465 Riley Road, Dahlonega, GA 30533
Help here
- Water and sewer serviceApply for water service, end service, or report a water or sewer problem.
- Utility bill payments and senior discountPay a utility bill or apply for the discount available to some older adults with low income.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dahlonega.gov
Local office · City office
City Hall
465 Riley Road, Dahlonega, GA 30533
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for help with city services and questions.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dahlonega.gov
Older adults · County office
Lumpkin County Senior Life Enrichment Center
266 Mechanicsville Road, Dahlonega, GA 30533
Help here
- Senior activities and wellness programsOlder adults can take part in social, learning, meal, fitness, and recreation programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lumpkincounty.gov
Library · Regional office
Lumpkin County Library
56 Mechanicsville Road, Dahlonega, GA 30533
Help here
- Public library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use its public library services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on chestateelibrary.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Dahlonega first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Suthers Center Christian Outreach Food Pantry
Suthers Center Christian Outreach
49 miles from the center of Dahlonega3110 Ashford Dunwoody Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30319
Hours
- Sat8 AM to 10 AM
Who can come: Members of the surrounding community experiencing temporary life challenges
Listed on sutherscenter.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Dahlonega
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Atlanta Community Food Bank
3400 N Desert Dr, Atlanta, GA 30344
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Georgia Legal Services Program
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Ninth District Opportunity, Inc.
P.O. Drawer L, Gainesville, GA 30503
Listed on dfcs.georgia.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Lumpkin County
Dahlonega is in Lumpkin County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Lumpkin County Division of Family and Children Services
175 Tipton Drive, Dahlonega, GA 30533
Help here
- Food, cash, and medical assistanceApply for or get help with food assistance, TANF cash assistance, or Medicaid.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov
Local office · Regional office
United Way of Northeast Georgia 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 to get help finding local food, housing, utility, health, job, and other community resources.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on unitedwaynega.org
Public health · State office
Lumpkin County Health Department
60 Mechanicsville Road, Dahlonega, GA 30533
Help here
- Public health servicesGet vaccinations, family planning, STI testing, and tuberculosis testing and treatment.
- WICGet nutrition support through the Women, Infants, and Children program.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lumpkincounty.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Legacy Link Area Agency on Aging
4080 Mundy Mill Road, Oakwood, GA 30566
Help here
- Aging and disability resource referralsThe agency connects older adults and people with disabilities to local services and support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on legacylink.org
Veterans · State office
Georgia Department of Veterans Service, Gainesville Location
311 Green Street NW, Gainesville, GA 30501
Help here
- Veterans assistanceGet help with veterans services from the state office that serves Lumpkin County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on veterans.georgia.gov
Emergency help · County office
Lumpkin County Emergency Management Agency
57 A Pinetree Way, Dahlonega, GA 30533
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and recoveryGet information about preparing for, responding to, and recovering from emergencies.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lumpkincounty.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.
- 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
Talk to a person
- 2-1-1 Georgia
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