Newton

Local offices in Newton

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

• State office

  Baker County Division of Family and Children Services

  322 Sunset Ave SW, Newton, GA 39870

  Help here

  • Food and family benefitsVisit the office to ask about state food and family assistance programs.
  Call 229-734-5247DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  Baker County Library

  398 GA Hwy 37, Newton, GA 39870

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books and use library resources at the Newton branch.
  Call 229-734-3025DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Newton City Hall

  146 GA Hwy 91, Newton, GA 39870

  Help here

  • City services and paymentsVisit City Hall for city services and to get help with city payments.Read more
  • Water bill paymentPay your city water bill or ask City Hall for help with a bill.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 229-734-5421DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Newton website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Newton

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

Job help near Newton

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 Newton. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  Bainbridge Career Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  32 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

  Moultrie Career Center

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  34 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

• American Job Center

  Thomasville Career Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  39 miles away

  403 N Broad Street, Thomasville, GA 31792

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

  Call 229-225-4033DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on March 9, 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 Baker County

Newton is in Baker County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · State office

  Baker County Department of Family and Children Services

  322 Sunset Ave SW, Newton, GA 39870

  Help here

  • Food, medical, and cash assistanceApply for food assistance, Medicaid, and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.Apply online
  Call 229-734-5247DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 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.
  Call 211Website

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

• Public health · State office

  Baker County Health Department

  327 Sunset Avenue, Newton, GA 39870

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the health department about local public health services and appointments.
  • WICWIC offers food support and nutrition services to eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five.Read more
  Call 229-734-5226DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Southwest Georgia Council on Aging

  1105 Palmyra Road, Albany, GA 31701

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportAsk about services and support for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.
  Call 229-432-1124DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · State office

  Bainbridge Veterans Field Service Office

  505 Wheat Ave, Bainbridge, GA 39819

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help with veterans benefits and claims through the office serving Baker County.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Baker County Emergency Management Agency

  167 Baker Place, Newton, GA 39870

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and responseContact the local agency for county emergency management information and assistance.
  Call 229-328-7831DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Baker 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