Forsyth
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Local offices in Forsyth
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Monroe County Division of Family and Children Services
107 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Forsyth, GA 31029
Help here
- Food, health, and cash benefitsVisit or contact DFCS to ask about applying for food, Medicaid, or TANF benefits.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov
Utilities · City office
Forsyth Public Utilities
23 East Main Street, Forsyth, GA 31029
Help here
- Electric, water, and sewer serviceStart or stop utility service, ask about your account, or pay a city utility bill at City Hall.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofforsyth.net
Local office · City office
Forsyth City Hall
23 East Main Street, Forsyth, GA 31029
Help here
- City services and municipal court helpGet help with city services, speak with the City Clerk, or ask about a city citation.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofforsyth.net
Older adults · County office
Monroe County Senior Center
515 Highway 83 South, Forsyth, GA 31029
Help here
- Senior servicesContact the Senior Center to ask about services and activities for older adults.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on monroecoga.org
State office
Georgia Department of Driver Services Forsyth Customer Service Center
105 Industrial Park Road, Forsyth, GA 31029
Help here
- Driver licenses and identificationApply for or renew a Georgia license, permit, or ID, or get help with other driver services.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dds.georgia.gov
Library · County office
Monroe County Library
62 West Main Street, Forsyth, GA 31029
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use public computers and Wi-Fi, or get help with accessible reading services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on monroecoga.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Kynette Neighborhood Community Center
220 Kynette Street, Forsyth, GA 31029
Help here
- Community center facility reservationsAsk the city about reserving the community center for a gathering or event.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofforsyth.net
City of Forsyth, Georgia website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Forsyth
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
Middle Georgia Community Food Bank
4490 Ocmulgee East Boulevard, Macon, GA 31217
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
Middle Georgia Community Action Agency, Inc.
121 Prince Street, Warner Robins, GA 31093
Listed on dfcs.georgia.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Monroe County
Forsyth is in Monroe County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Child support · State office
Georgia Division of Child Support Services, Towaliga Jackson Office
464 West Third Street, Suite 105, Jackson, GA 30233
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support services at the office serving Monroe County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on childsupport.georgia.gov
State office
Monroe County Division of Family and Children Services
107 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Forsyth, GA 31029
Help here
- Food and family benefitsApply for food and other family assistance benefits at this state office.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov
Public health · State office
Monroe County Health Department
106 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Forsyth, GA 31029
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the health department for local public health services.
- WICWIC offers eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children food and nutrition support.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dph.georgia.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Middle Georgia Area Agency on Aging
3661 Eisenhower Parkway, Suite MB102, Macon, GA 31206
Help here
- Aging and disability resource connectionCall for help finding aging and disability services, including home and community-based support.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aging.georgia.gov
State office
Georgia Department of Veterans Service, Macon Field Service Office
5566 Thomaston Road, Macon, GA 31220
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help with veterans benefits through the field office serving Monroe County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on veterans.georgia.gov
Emergency help · County office
Monroe County Emergency Management Agency
693 Juliette Road, Forsyth, GA 31029
Help here
- Emergency preparednessGet information and help planning for emergencies and disasters.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on monroecoga.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 Central Georgia 2-1-1
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