Cedartown

Local offices in Cedartown

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

• Housing help · City office

  Housing Authority of the City of Cedartown

  344 West Avenue, Cedartown, GA 30125

  Help here

  • Public housingContact the housing authority to ask about public housing and how to apply.
  Call 770-748-1650DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hud.gov

• Utilities · City office

  Cedartown Water Billing Department

  201 East Avenue, Cedartown, GA 30125

  Help here

  • Water and wastewater service and billingStart or stop water service, pay a water bill, or ask about your utility account.Apply online
  Call 770-748-3220DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cedartowngeorgia.gov

• Local office · City office

  Cedartown City Hall

  201 East Avenue, Cedartown, GA 30125

  Help here

  • City Clerk and public recordsContact City Hall for general city questions or to request public records.
  Call 770-748-3220DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cedartowngeorgia.gov

• Older adults · City office

  Cedartown Senior Citizen Building

  605 Lynton Drive, Cedartown, GA 30125

  Help here

  • Senior centerOlder adults can visit the city senior building at the Bert Wood complex.
  Call 770-748-7783DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cedartowngeorgia.gov

• State office

  Georgia Department of Driver Services, Cedartown Center

  1626 Rockmart Highway, Cedartown, GA 30125

  Help here

  • Driver licenses and identificationApply for or renew a Georgia license, replace a lost license, or take a written test.Apply online
  Call 678-413-8400DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  Cedartown Library

  245 East Avenue, Cedartown, GA 30125

  Help here

  • Library servicesGet a library card, borrow books, use public computers, or join reading programs.
  Call 770-748-5644DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Cedartown website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Cedartown first. Hours change, so call first when you can.

• Food pantry

  Another Chance of Atlanta Food Pantry

  Another Chance of Atlanta, Inc.

  45 miles from the center of Cedartown

  3700 Wendell Drive SW, Atlanta, GA 30336

  Hours

  • Fri11 AM to 4 PM
  Call 678-974-5989DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on anotherchanceofatlanta.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Community Food Center Atlanta

  Atlanta Community Food Bank

  46 miles from the center of Cedartown

  3500 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive SW, Atlanta, GA 30331

  Hours

  • Mon10 AM to 1 PM; 3 PM to 6 PM
  • Tue9 AM to 12 PM; 1:30 PM to 4 PM
  • Wed9 AM to 12 PM
  • Thu9 AM to 12 PM; 1:30 PM to 4 PM
  • Sun9 AM to 1 PM

  What to bring: Appointments are required.

  Call 478-394-4547DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on acfb.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free grocery market

  The Grocery Spot

  47 miles from the center of Cedartown

  2615 Donald Lee Hollowell Pkwy NW, Atlanta, GA 30318

  Hours

  • Tue2 PM to 5 PM
  • Wed11 AM to 1 PM
  • Fri2 PM to 5 PM
  Call 404-969-2320DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on thegroceryspot.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Ben Hill Food Bank

  Ben Hill United Methodist Church

  48 miles from the center of Cedartown

  2099 Fairburn Road SW, Atlanta, GA 30331

  Hours

  • Sat9 AM to 1 PM
  Call 404-344-0618DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on benhillumc.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free meals

  Angie's Kitchen

  49 miles from the center of Cedartown

  2033 Joseph E. Boone Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30314

  Hours

  • Mon9 AM to 12 PM
  • Tue9 AM to 12 PM
  • Wed9 AM to 12 PM
  • Thu9 AM to 12 PM
  • Fri9 AM to 12 PM

  Who can come: Anyone in need

  What to bring: No appointment needed.

  Call 404-287-8292DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on angieskitchen.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Community Marketplace

  Community Church

  51 miles from the center of Cedartown

  838 Cascade Avenue SW, Atlanta, GA 30311

  Hours

  • Wed10 AM to 1 PM
  DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on ccogatl.org, checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Cedartown

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

Offices for all of Polk County

Cedartown is in Polk County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · State office

  Polk County DFCS Office

  100 County Loop Road, Cedartown, GA 30125

  Help here

  • Food, health, and cash benefitsApply for food assistance, Medicaid, and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.Apply online
  Call 770-749-2232DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · State office

  Tallapoosa Child Support Office

  1387 Industrial Blvd. N, Dallas, GA 30132

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help opening or managing a child support case and arranging support payments.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 877-423-4746DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Regional office

  Georgia 2-1-1

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 2-1-1 to find local help with food, housing, utilities, health care, and work.
  Call 211Website

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

• Public health · State office

  Polk County Health Department

  125 East Ware Street, Cedartown, GA 30125

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet public health services and information from the county health department.
  • WICCall the health department to ask about WIC nutrition support for eligible families.
  Call 770-749-2270DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Northwest Georgia Area Agency on Aging

  1 Jackson Hill Dr., Rome, GA 30161

  Help here

  • Aging and disability supportsThe agency connects older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers with local support and services.
  Call 800-759-2963DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · State office

  Cedartown Veterans Field Service Office

  142 West Ave., Cedartown, GA 30125

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help applying for veterans benefits and navigating your claims.
  Call 770-749-2209DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Polk 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