Fort Gaines

Local offices in Fort Gaines

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

• State office

  Clay County Division of Family and Children Services

  155 Wilson Street, Suite 1, Fort Gaines, GA 39851

  Help here

  • Public benefitsApply for SNAP, Medicaid, and TANF benefits through the county DFCS office.Apply onlineRead more
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov

• Local office · City office

  Fort Gaines City Hall

  103 W. Commerce Street, Fort Gaines, GA 39851

  Help here

  • City administrationVisit city hall for help with city government and administrative matters.Read more
  • Water, gas, sewer, and yard trash billsAsk the city billing clerk about water, gas, sewer, or yard trash bills.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 229-768-2443DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  Clay County Library

  208 Hancock Street, Fort Gaines, GA 39851

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books and use computers, internet, local history materials, copying, and notary services.Read more
  Call 229-768-2248DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Fort Gaines, Georgia website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Fort Gaines

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

Job help near Fort Gaines

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 Fort Gaines. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  Bainbridge Career Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  58 miles away

  310 South Scott Street, Bainbridge, GA 39819

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

  Call 229-248-2618DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on December 1, 2025

• American Job Center

  Columbus Career Center, Georgia Department of Labor

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  58 miles away

  700 Veterans Parkway, Columbus, GA 31901

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

  Call 706-649-7423DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 22, 2026

• American Job Center

  Moultrie Career Center

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  81 miles away

  220 North Main Street, Moultrie, GA 31768

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

  Call 229-891-7147DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 4, 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.

Offices for all of Clay County

Fort Gaines is in Clay County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · State office

  Clay County Division of Family and Children Services

  155 Wilson Street, Suite 1, Fort Gaines, GA 39851

  Help here

  • Food, Medicaid, and TANF benefitsVisit or contact this office for help with Food Stamps, Medicaid, or TANF.
  Call 229-768-2511DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · State office

  Pataula Child Support Office

  93 Front Street, Cuthbert, GA 39840

  Help here

  • Child support servicesResidents can contact this office for child support help serving Clay County.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Southwest Georgia Community Action Council

  912 1st Avenue SE, Moultrie, GA 31768

  Help here

  • Community action servicesThis agency serves Clay County residents with community action programs.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  Clay County Health Department

  101 Hartford Road W., Suite 2, Fort Gaines, GA 39851

  Help here

  • Public health and clinic servicesContact the health department for local clinic and public health services.
  Call 229-768-2355DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on westcentralhealthdistrict.com

• Older adults · Regional office

  River Valley Area Agency on Aging

  710 Front Avenue, Suite A, Columbus, GA 31901

  Help here

  • Aging and disability resource helpCall for help finding services for older adults and people with disabilities in Clay County.
  Call 800-615-4379DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on rivervalleyaging.org

• Veterans · State office

  Bainbridge Veterans Field Service Office

  505 Wheat Avenue, Bainbridge, GA 39819

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceThis state veterans office serves Clay County and helps people access veterans benefits.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Clay 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.
• 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