Fairburn
Ask about Fairburn
Ask in your own words. We look up programs and offices for Fairburn and tell you where to go next.
Local offices in Fairburn
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · Regional office
Fairburn Housing Authority
88 Pine Street, Fairburn, GA 30213
Help here
- Public housingThe authority provides public housing for eligible residents, but its waiting lists are currently closed.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on fairburnha.org
Utilities · City office
Fairburn Utilities Department
56 Malone Street SW, Fairburn, GA 30213
Help here
- Utility service and billingApply for city utility service, pay a bill, or ask about electricity, water, sewer, and trash service.
- Utility bill assistanceFairburn residents who qualify can ask the city about help with overdue utility bills.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on fairburn.com
Local office · City office
Fairburn City Hall
56 Malone Street SW, Fairburn, GA 30213
Help here
- City services and informationVisit or call City Hall for help reaching city departments and finding local government services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on fairburn.com
Parks and recreation · City office
Fairburn Parks and Recreation
149 SW Broad Street, Fairburn, GA 30213
Help here
- Senior recreation programsAdults can contact Parks and Recreation about senior activities and programs.
- Community recreation programsResidents can ask about city recreation programs and reserve available facilities.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on fairburn.com
Library · County office
Fairburn Library
60 Valley View Drive, Fairburn, GA 30213
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books, use computers, or study and meet in its rooms.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on fulcolibrary.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Fairburn
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
Atlanta Community Food Bank
3400 N Desert Dr, Atlanta, GA 30344
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
Atlanta Legal Aid Society, Inc.
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
Fulton Atlanta Community Action Authority, Inc.
341 Kelly St SE, Atlanta, GA 30312-2109
Listed on dfcs.georgia.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Fulton County
Fairburn is in Fulton County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Fulton County Board of Health WIC
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportWIC offers food benefits, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to eligible families.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fultoncountyboh.com
State office
Fulton Northwest County DFCS Office
1249 Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30318
Help here
- Public benefits and child support informationVisit this office for help with public benefits and information about child support services.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov
State office
Fulton South County DFCS Office
5710 Stonewall Tell Road, College Park, GA 30349
Help here
- DFCS self-service accessThis office has self-service options; customers seeking benefits or child support help are directed to the Northwest County office.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov
Local office · Nonprofit
United Way of Greater Atlanta 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, utilities, health care, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211online.unitedwayatlanta.org
Human services · County office
Fulton County Human Services
Help here
- Housing and community supportFind county programs for housing help, home repairs, homelessness support, and fair housing.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fultoncountyga.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Tallatoona Community Action Partnership
650 Henderson Drive, Suite 438, Cartersville, GA 30120
Help here
- Community action servicesContact Tallatoona to ask about community assistance programs serving Bartow County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tallatoonacap.org
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
- United Way of Greater Atlanta 211
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