Macon-Bibb County
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Local offices in Macon-Bibb County
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State office · State office
Bibb County Division of Family and Children Services
456 Oglethorpe Street, Macon, GA 31201
Help here
- Food assistance, Medicaid, and TANFVisit the local office for help applying for food assistance, Medicaid, or TANF.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Macon Housing Authority
2015 Felton Avenue, Macon, GA 31208
Help here
- Public housing and housing choice vouchersAsk about public housing, housing choice vouchers, and housing programs for residents.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on maconhousing.com
Utilities · Regional office
Macon Water Authority
790 Second Street, Macon, GA 31201
Help here
- Water and sewer billing helpGet help with water, sewer, or stormwater service and ask customer care about your bill.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on maconwater.org
Local office · Nonprofit
United Way of Central Georgia 2-1-1
Help here
- Local help and referralsCall 2-1-1 to find local food, housing, utility, health, job, and other assistance.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on unitedwaycg.org
Local office · County office
Macon-Bibb County Customer Service
700 Poplar Street, Macon, GA 31201
Help here
- Request county servicesCall for help finding county services or reporting a neighborhood issue.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on maconbibb.us
Jobs and training · State office
Georgia Department of Labor Macon Career Center
3090 Mercer University Drive, Macon, GA 31204
Help here
- Job search and career servicesGet help with job searches, career planning, and training resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dol.georgia.gov
State office · State office
Georgia Department of Driver Services, Macon Customer Service Center
200 Cherry Street, Macon, GA 31201
Help here
- Driver licenses and identificationResidents can apply for or renew a Georgia driver license, permit, or ID card at this center.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dds.georgia.gov
Library · Regional office
Middle Georgia Regional Library
Help here
- Library servicesVisit a library branch for books, computers, internet access, and learning resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bibblib.org
Parks and recreation · County office
Macon-Bibb County Recreation Department
150 Willie Smokie Glover Drive, Macon, GA 31201
Help here
- Recreation programs and senior activitiesFind sports, camps, classes, events, senior programs, and recreation facilities.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on maconbibb.us
Macon-Bibb County Government website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Macon-Bibb 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
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
Macon-Bibb County Economic Opportunity Council, Inc.
456 Bay Street, Macon, GA 31201
Listed on dfcs.georgia.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Bibb County
Macon-Bibb County is in Bibb County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Bibb County Division of Family and Children Services
456 Oglethorpe St., Macon, GA 31201
Help here
- Food assistance, Medicaid, and TANFVisit or contact DFCS for help with food assistance, Medicaid, and TANF applications.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov
Child support · State office
Georgia Division of Child Support Services, Macon Office
4619 Sheraton Drive, Suite 100, Macon, GA 31210
Help here
- Child support servicesThe office serves Bibb County residents who need help with child support cases.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on childsupport.georgia.gov
Local office · Regional office
United Way of Central Georgia 2-1-1
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 2-1-1 to find local help with basic needs, health care, and jobs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on unitedwaycg.org
Housing authority · Regional office
Macon Housing Authority
2015 Felton Avenue, Macon, GA 31201
Help here
- Public housing and housing choice vouchersThe housing authority takes applications for public housing and housing choice vouchers when their waiting lists are open.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on maconhousing.com
Public health · State office
Macon-Bibb County Health Department
1600 Forsyth Street, Macon, GA 31201
Help here
- Public health servicesThe health department provides clinical and public health services to county residents.
- WICWIC helps eligible pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and young children get healthy foods and nutrition support.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dph.georgia.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Bibb County Superior Court Law Library
601 Mulberry St., Room 302, Macon, GA 31201
Help here
- Legal information resourcesResidents can use legal research tools and books here, but staff cannot give legal advice.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on maconjudicialcircuitjudges.us
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.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- 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.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
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 478-745-4732 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988