Hancock County

Local offices in Hancock County

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

• Human services · State office

  Hancock County DFCS Office

  12744 Broad Street, Sparta, GA 31087

  Help here

  • Food, medical, and cash assistanceApply for food benefits, Medicaid, or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families through this office.Apply online
  Call 706-444-1203DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · State office

  Ocmulgee Milledgeville Child Support Office

  111 Fieldstone Drive, Suite 200, Milledgeville, GA 31061

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help with child support services for cases served by this office.Apply online
  Call 877-423-4746DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  Hancock County Health Department

  516 Boland Street, Sparta, GA 31087

  Help here

  • Public health servicesVisit for public health services, including immunizations and health information.
  • WICWIC offers nutrition support and food benefits for eligible women, infants, and children.Read more
  Call 706-444-6616DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · County office

  Hancock County Senior Center and Transit

  330 Water Works Road, Sparta, GA 31087

  Help here

  • Senior activities and nutritionOlder adults can visit for meals, activities, and help connecting with senior services.
  • County transitResidents can call the transit office to ask about local transportation service.
  Call 706-444-7767DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission Area Agency on Aging

  3626 Walton Way Extension, Suite 300, Augusta, GA 30909

  Help here

  • Aging and disability resource helpCall for information and referrals to aging and disability services serving Hancock County.
  Call 866-552-4464DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · State office

  GWVH-Milledgeville Veterans Field Service Office

  2249 Vinson Highway, Milledgeville, GA 31061

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits helpVeterans can get help with benefits applications and questions at this office.
  Call 478-445-6900DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Hancock County Emergency Management

  52 Spring Street, Sparta, GA

  Help here

  • Emergency planning and responseGet information about emergency plans, disaster response, and public alerts.
  Call 706-444-5388DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Nonprofit

  United Way of Central Georgia 211

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local help with needs such as food, housing, utilities, and health care.Read more
  Call 211Website

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

• Library · Regional office

  Hancock County Public Library

  Help here

  • Library servicesResidents can get a library card, borrow materials, and use public computers.
  Website

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

• Local office · County office

  Hancock County Government

  12630 Broad Street, Sparta, GA 31087

  Help here

  • County services and informationContact the county for help finding county departments, services, and public information.Read more
  Call 706-444-5746DirectionsWebsite

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

Hancock County, Georgia website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Hancock County

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

Job help near Hancock 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 Hancock County. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Dublin Career Center

  51 miles away

  910 North Jefferson Street, Dublin, GA 31021

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

  Call 478-275-6501DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on March 25, 2026

• American Job Center

  Macon-Bibb One-Stop Career Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  51 miles away

  3090 Mercer University Dr, Macon, GA 31204

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

  Call 478-751-6164DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on February 19, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Covington Career Center

  55 miles away

  7249 Industrial Blvd North East, Covington, GA 30014

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

  Call 770-784-2455DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 19, 2025

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 Hancock County

• Sparta

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