Sumner

Local offices in Sumner

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

• Local office · City office

  Sumner City Hall

  706 Walnut Street, Sumner, GA 31789

  Help here

  • City services and informationContact the city clerk or city officials for help with city services and local government questions.
  • Utility bill paymentPay a city utility bill through the payment portal linked from the city website.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 229-776-7384DirectionsWebsite

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

Town of Sumner GA website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Sumner

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

Offices for all of Worth County

Sumner is in Worth County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · State office

  Worth County DFCS Office

  503 N. Henderson St., Sylvester, GA 31791

  Help here

  • Food, cash, and medical benefitsResidents can get help with SNAP, TANF, and Medicaid applications and benefits.Apply online
  Call 229-777-2000DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · State office

  Tifton Sylvester Child Support Services Office

  405 N Henderson Street, Suite 140, Sylvester, GA 31791

  Help here

  • Child support servicesParents can get help applying for child support and managing a child support case.Apply online
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  Worth County Health Department

  1012 West Franklin Street, Sylvester, GA 31791

  Help here

  • Public health servicesThe health department provides local public health services and health information.
  • WICWIC helps eligible pregnant or postpartum people, infants, and children get food and nutrition support.
  Call 229-777-2150DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Worth County Law Library

  201 N. Main Street, Room 12, Sylvester, GA 31791

  Help here

  • Legal information and researchResidents can use legal materials and get help locating information, but staff cannot give legal advice.
  Call 229-776-8207DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Sowega Council on Aging, Southwest Georgia Area Agency on Aging

  335 W. Society Ave., Albany, GA 31701

  Help here

  • Aging and disability resource connectionCall for information and help finding services for older adults and people with disabilities.
  Call 800-282-6612DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · State office

  Albany Veterans Field Service Office

  1705 S. Slappey Boulevard, Albany, GA 31701

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits helpThe office serves Lee County and helps veterans and their families with benefits claims.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Worth 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