Porterdale

Local offices in Porterdale

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

• Utilities · City office

  Porterdale Water and Sewer Department

  2800 Main Street, Porterdale, GA 30014

  Help here

  • Water and sewer service and billingApply for water, sewer, and garbage service or contact the city about your water and sewer bill.Apply online
  Call 770-786-2217DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofporterdale.com

• Local office · City office

  Porterdale City Hall

  2800 Main Street, Porterdale, GA 30014

  Help here

  • City services and resident helpContact City Hall for help with city services and questions about local government.
  Call 770-786-2217DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofporterdale.com

City of Porterdale website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Porterdale

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

Offices for all of Newton County

Porterdale 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
  Call 844-694-2347DirectionsWebsite

  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
  Call 770-784-2490DirectionsWebsite

  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
  DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 770-786-9086DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 770-787-0038DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 800-474-7540DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Newton 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