Murray County

Local offices in Murray County

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

• State office

  Murray County DFCS Office

  830 G.I. Maddox Parkway, Chatsworth, GA 30705

  Help here

  • Food assistance, Medicaid, and TANFVisit or contact this office for help with food assistance, Medicaid, or TANF.Apply online
  Call 706-695-7315DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dfcs.georgia.gov

• Housing help · Regional office

  Chatsworth Housing Authority

  1311-19 Melissa Court, Chatsworth, GA 30705

  Help here

  • Senior apartment housingContact the housing authority about senior apartment housing in Chatsworth.
  Call 706-695-3353DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on murraycountyga.org

• Public health · State office

  Murray County Health Department

  709 Old Dalton-Ellijay Road, Chatsworth, GA 30705

  Help here

  • Public health clinicContact the county health department about local public health services.
  • WICAsk the health department about WIC food and nutrition support for eligible families.Read more
  Call 706-695-4585DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nghd.org

• Public health · State office

  Murray County Environmental Health

  121 N. Fourth Ave., Chatsworth, GA 30705

  Help here

  • Environmental health concerns and permitsAsk about food safety, septic system permits, or an environmental health concern.
  Call 706-695-0266DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on murraycountyga.org

• Older adults · Regional office

  Northwest Georgia Area Agency on Aging

  503 West Waugh St., Dalton, GA 30720

  Help here

  • Aging and disability service referralsAsk about services and referrals for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.
  Call 706-295-6485DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nwgrc.gov

• Veterans · State office

  Dalton Veterans Field Service Office

  305 Point North Place, Suite 7, Dalton, GA 30720

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on veterans.georgia.gov

• Child support · State office

  Conasauga Dalton Child Support Services Office

  417 West Crawford Street, Dalton, GA 30722-0885

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help applying for child support or managing a child support case.Apply online
  Call 877-423-4746DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on childsupport.georgia.gov

• Emergency help · County office

  Murray County Emergency Management Agency

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and responseContact the county about emergency preparedness or local emergency response.
  Call 706-695-2088Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on murraycountyga.org

• Library · Regional office

  Northwest Georgia Regional Library System

  Help here

  • Public library servicesFind library services and resources through the regional library system.
  Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ngrl.org

Murray County, Georgia website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Murray County

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

Cities and towns in Murray County

• Chatsworth
• Eton

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