Chattooga County
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Local offices in Chattooga County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Child support · State office
Lookout Mountain Child Support Office
10056 North Highway 27, Rock Spring, GA 30739
Help here
- Child support servicesContact the office for help with child support services for families in Chattooga County.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on childsupport.georgia.gov
State office
Chattooga County DFCS Office
102 Highway 48, Summerville, GA 30747
Help here
- Food assistance, Medicaid, and TANFVisit DFCS for help applying for food assistance, Medicaid, or cash assistance.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov
Human services · Nonprofit
2-1-1 Georgia
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 2-1-1 to find local help with food, housing, utilities, health care, and jobs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on unitedwayga.org
Public health · State office
Chattooga County Health Department
60 Farrar Drive, Summerville, GA 30747
Help here
- Public health servicesCall the health department to ask about appointments and local health services.
- WICWIC helps eligible pregnant people and families with young children get healthy food and nutrition support.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on chattoogacounty.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Chattooga County Magistrate Court
Help here
- Magistrate Court informationContact the court for help with civil claims, landlord and tenant cases, and other matters handled by Magistrate Court.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on chattoogacounty.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Chattooga County Probate Court
Help here
- Probate and estate mattersContact Probate Court about estate matters and other services handled by the court.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on chattoogacounty.gov
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.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aging.georgia.gov
Veterans · State office
Rock Spring Veterans Field Service Office
265 Bicentennial Trail, Rock Spring, GA 30739
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans and their families can get help applying for health care, disability compensation, pensions, and education benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on veterans.georgia.gov
Emergency help · County office
Chattooga County Emergency Management
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseContact Emergency Management for information about local emergency preparedness and response.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on chattoogacounty.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Rome Career Center
462 Riverside Parkway NE, Rome, GA 30161-2942
Help here
- Employment and unemployment servicesThe career center serves Chattooga County residents with job search and unemployment services.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dol.georgia.gov
Library · Regional office
Sara Hightower Regional Library System
Help here
- Library servicesResidents can use library books, computers, printing, technology lending, and programs through the library system.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on chattoogacounty.gov
Chattooga County, Georgia website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals in Chattooga County, closest to the center of Summerville first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Another Chance of Atlanta Food Pantry
Another Chance of Atlanta, Inc.
68 miles from the center of Summerville3700 Wendell Drive SW, Atlanta, GA 30336
Hours
- Fri11 AM to 4 PM
Listed on anotherchanceofatlanta.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Community Food Center Atlanta
Atlanta Community Food Bank
70 miles from the center of Summerville3500 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.
Listed on acfb.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free grocery market
The Grocery Spot
70 miles from the center of Summerville2615 Donald Lee Hollowell Pkwy NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
Hours
- Tue2 PM to 5 PM
- Wed11 AM to 1 PM
- Fri2 PM to 5 PM
Listed on thegroceryspot.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Chattooga County
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Chattanooga Area Food Bank
2009 Curtain Pole Road, Chattanooga, TN 37406
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Georgia Legal Services Program
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
North Georgia Community Action, Inc.
PO Box 760, Jasper, GA 30143
Listed on dfcs.georgia.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Chattooga 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
Talk to a person
- 2-1-1 Georgia
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988