Manchester

Local offices in Manchester

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

• Older adults · City office

  Manchester Senior Center

  607 JD Parham Drive, Manchester, GA 31816

  Help here

  • Senior activities and mealsAdults age 55 and older can join activities, socialize, and get a daily lunch.
  Call 706-846-8086DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on manchester-ga.gov

• Utilities · City office

  Manchester City Hall and Utility Billing

  116 2nd Street, Manchester, GA 31816

  Help here

  • City services and assistanceContact City Hall for help with city services and questions.
  • Utility billing and servicePay a city utility bill or ask about starting, ending, or managing service.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 706-846-3141DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on manchester-ga.gov

• Library · Regional office

  Manchester Public Library

  218 Perry Street, Manchester, GA 31816

  Help here

  • Public library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use public library resources and programs.
  Call 706-846-3851DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Manchester, Georgia website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Manchester

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

Job help near Manchester

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 Manchester. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  LaGrange Career Center, Georgia Department of Labor

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  26 miles away

  1002 Longley Place, Lagrange, GA 30240

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

  Call 706-845-4000DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on January 5, 2026

• American Job Center

  Columbus Career Center, Georgia Department of Labor

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  34 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 · Affiliate center

  Clayton County Career Center

  Also helps young people

  52 miles away

  5600 Stonewall Tell Road, Suite 201, College Park, GA 30349

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

  Call 678-284-0200DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on January 5, 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 Meriwether County

Manchester is in Meriwether County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · State office

  Meriwether County Division of Family and Children Services

  691 North Talbotton Street, Greenville, GA 30222

  Help here

  • Food assistance, Medicaid, and TANFVisit or contact this office for help with food, Medicaid, or cash assistance.
  • Child supportContact Georgia Child Support Services for help with child support.Read more
  Call 706-672-4244DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  Meriwether County WIC and Nutrition Center

  300 W. Perry Street, Manchester, GA 31816

  Help here

  • WIC food and nutrition supportWIC offers food benefits, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and health care referrals for eligible families.Apply online
  Call 706-298-6080DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on district4health.org

• Public health · State office

  Meriwether County Health Department

  51 Gay Connector, Greenville, GA 30222

  Help here

  • Public health servicesThe health department provides local public health services and vital records.
  Call 706-672-4974DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on district4health.org

• Older adults · Regional office

  Three Rivers Area Agency on Aging

  13273 GA Highway 34 E, Franklin, GA 30217

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportContact the agency for information, counseling, and services that help older adults live independently.
  Call 866-854-5652DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on trrc-ga.com

• Veterans · State office

  Georgia Department of Veterans Service, LaGrange Office

  2170 West Point Road, Suite 35, LaGrange, GA 30240

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceThe office helps veterans and their families with veterans benefits.
  Call 706-845-4095DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Meriwether County Emergency Management

  Help here

  • Emergency management informationContact the county for local emergency management information.
  Call 706-672-3809Website

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

Everything in Meriwether 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