Oxford
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Local offices in Oxford
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Oxford Utility Billing
110 West Clark Street, Oxford, GA 30054
Help here
- Utility service and billingApply for city utility service, pay a bill, or ask about a utility account.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on oxfordgeorgia.org
Jobs and training · State office
Georgia Department of Labor Covington Career Center
7249 Industrial Boulevard NE, Covington, GA 30014
Help here
- Employment and unemployment helpVisit for help with job searches, career services, and unemployment questions.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dol.georgia.gov
State office
Georgia Department of Driver Services Covington Customer Service Center
8134 Geiger St, Covington, GA 30014
Help here
- Driver licenses and identificationApply for or renew a Georgia driver license or identification card at this center.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dds.georgia.gov
Local office · City office
Oxford City Hall
110 West Clark Street, Oxford, GA 30054
Help here
- City services and informationAsk about city services, report a problem, or get help reaching a city office.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on oxfordgeorgia.org
City of Oxford, Georgia website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Oxford
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
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
Partnership for Community Action, Inc.
2075 W Park Place Blvd Ste D, Stone Mountain, GA 30087-3542
Listed on dfcs.georgia.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Newton County
Oxford is in Newton County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Child support · State office
Alcovy Covington Child Support Office
4129 Mill Street NE, Covington, GA 30014-2546
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help opening or managing a child support case and arranging support payments.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on childsupport.georgia.gov
State office
Newton County DFCS Office
4117 Mill Street NE, Covington, GA 30014
Help here
- Food, medical, and cash assistanceVisit or contact this office for help with food, Medicaid, and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Area Committee to Improve Opportunities Now (ACTION)
2440 West Broad Street, Suite 9, Athens, GA 30606
Help here
- Community action assistanceContact ACTION to ask about community assistance and programs serving Barrow County.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gefa.georgia.gov
Public health · Regional office
Newton County Health Center
8203 Hazelbrand Road, Covington, GA 30014
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the health center for local public health services and appointments.
- WICCall the health department to ask about WIC nutrition support and appointments.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gnrhealth.com
Older adults · County office
Newton County Senior Services
6183 Turner Lake Road, Covington, GA 30014
Help here
- Senior services and mealsAsk about senior activities and meal services for eligible older residents.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on newtoncountyga.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Northeast Georgia Area Agency on Aging
305 Research Drive, Athens, GA 30610
Help here
- Aging and disability resource helpGet information and referrals for aging, disability, caregiver, and long-term care services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on negrc.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 Northeast Georgia 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