Franklin Springs

Local offices in Franklin Springs

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

• Utilities · City office

  Franklin Springs Utility and Street Department

  2531 W Main St, Franklin Springs, GA 30639

  Help here

  • Water, sewer, and garbage serviceApply for city water, sewer, and garbage service or contact City Hall about a utility bill.Apply online
  Call 706-245-6957DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityoffranklinsprings.com

• Local office · City office

  Franklin Springs City Hall

  2531 W Main St, Franklin Springs, GA 30639

  Help here

  • City services and resident helpContact City Hall for help with city services, forms, and local government questions.
  Call 706-245-6957DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityoffranklinsprings.com

City of Franklin Springs website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Franklin Springs

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

Job help near Franklin Springs

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 Franklin Springs. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Toccoa Career Center, Georgia Department of Labor

  23 miles away

  37 Foreacre Street, Toccoa, GA 30577

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

  Call Virtual Agent – 877-709-8185DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on March 27, 2026

• American Job Center

  Gainesville Career Center, Georgia Department of Labor

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  41 miles away

  2756 Atlanta Highway, Gainesville, GA 30504

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

  Call 770-535-5484DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 24, 2026

• American Job Center

  WorkSource Atlanta Regional-Gwinnett Career Resource Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  61 miles away

  3805 Crestwood Pkwy NW, Building 300, Duluth, GA 30096

  Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

  Call 678-268-6610DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on August 25, 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 Franklin County

Franklin Springs is in Franklin County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office

  Franklin County DFCS Office

  187 Clear Creek Parkway, Lavonia, GA 30553

  Help here

  • Food, Medicaid, and TANF benefitsVisit or contact this office for help with food, Medicaid, or TANF benefit services.Apply online
  Call 706-356-0251DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 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.
  Call 211Website

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

• Public health · Regional office

  Franklin County Health Department

  6955 Highway 145 South, Carnesville, GA 30521

  Help here

  • Public health clinic servicesGet immunizations, family planning, and other public health services.
  • WICApply for nutrition support for eligible pregnant or postpartum people, infants, and children under five.
  Call 706-384-5575DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Franklin County Clerk of Superior and Juvenile Courts

  Help here

  • Court self-help formsFind forms and information for people filing court papers without a lawyer.
  Website

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

• Older adults · County office

  Franklin County Senior Center

  Help here

  • Senior center programsEligible county residents age 60 and older can join activities and get transportation to the center.
  • Home-delivered mealsEligible older adults who are homebound can ask about home-delivered meals.
  Call 706-384-2500Website

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Legacy Link Georgia Mountains Area Agency on Aging

  4080 Mundy Mill Road, Oakwood, GA 30566

  Help here

  • Aging and disability resource connectionContact the regional agency to find aging and disability services for Franklin County residents.
  Call 770-538-2650DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Franklin 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