Rockmart

Local offices in Rockmart

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

• Local office · Regional office

  United Way of the Ocoee Region 211

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, jobs, health care, and other needs.
  Call 423-265-8000Website

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

• Utilities · City office

  Rockmart City Hall and Utility Billing

  316 N. Piedmont Avenue, Rockmart, GA 30153

  Help here

  • City services and helpContact the city office with questions or requests about city services.
  • Water, sewer, and garbage serviceApply for city water, sewer, and garbage service at the city office.Read more
  • Utility bill paymentsPay a city water, sewer, or garbage bill or ask the billing office for help.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 770-684-5454DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on rockmart-ga.gov

• Library · Regional office

  Sara Hightower Regional Library, Rockmart Branch

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library for books and other library services.Read more
  Call 770-684-3022Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on rockmart-ga.gov

City of Rockmart website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Rockmart

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

Offices for all of Polk County

Rockmart 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