Georgia Government Information Lines is the state's call center, also called 1-800-GEORGIA. You can call it with questions about Georgia state government. Staff help you find the right state agency or service, like SNAP benefits, vehicle registration, taxes, or business registration.
This is the DeKalb County Probate Court in Decatur. It handles marriage licenses, weapons carry licenses, wills and estates, guardianships, mental health court papers, and probate records. Almost everything is by appointment only, and the court asks people to file online when they can.
This is the city government website for College Park, Georgia. It shares city news, public meeting dates, and events. It also lets people sign up for emergency alerts and make a website account.
The Atlanta Regional Commission is a regional planning agency for metro Atlanta. It runs services for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers. It also runs WorkSource Atlanta Regional, which helps job seekers with career help and training. It plans transportation and communities with local governments and helps people find ways to commute.
This is the Fulton County Probate Court. It handles wills and estates of people who have died, guardianships for children and adults, marriage licenses, weapons carry licenses, and court orders for mental health and substance use commitments. Staff can answer questions about court services but cannot give legal advice.
The Metro Atlanta Land Bank is a public authority that takes over vacant, run-down and tax-delinquent properties in Atlanta and Fulton County. It clears old tax debts and passes the properties on so they can become affordable and market-rate housing, green space and other community uses. Builders, nonprofits, individuals and community groups can apply to buy available properties.
GEMA/HS is Georgia's state agency for getting ready for, responding to, and recovering from disasters. Most of its help goes to local governments, agencies, schools, and nonprofits through grants and training. It also runs a case management program for Hurricane Helene survivors, shares FEMA sign-up steps after major federal disasters, and offers the Ready Georgia preparedness campaign and a suspicious-activity reporting app.
The Georgia Department of Community Health is a state agency. It runs health coverage programs like Medicaid, PeachCare for Kids, and the State Health Benefit Plan. It also oversees licensed health care facilities, with a website to look them up and a way to file complaints.
This is a Georgia state transit agency for the metro Atlanta region. Its website now calls it the Georgia Transportation Efficiency Authority, after a May 12, 2026 law renamed the old ATL. It plans and funds transit, and it oversees the Xpress commuter buses and the regional vanpool system.
The Atlanta Citizen Review Board looks at complaints about Atlanta police and corrections officers. It works on its own, apart from the City. You can file a complaint, and some complaints can go to a free, voluntary meeting with the officer and a neutral mediator.
This is the Fulton County District Attorney's office, led by Fani T. Willis. It has divisions for domestic violence cases and for special victims cases such as sexual assault and child abuse. The pages show the team and news about its cases, but give no steps for getting help.
Georgia First Amendment Foundation is a nonprofit that works for the public's right to know what government is doing. It teaches citizens, public officials, journalists, and lawyers about Georgia's open records, open meetings, and free speech laws. If you have trouble getting records or getting into meetings, you can email them for free guidance.
The Georgia Department of Community Affairs is a state agency. It runs rental voucher programs, helps people buy homes, and pays for groups that serve people who are homeless. It also helps cities and counties with planning, downtowns, and historic places.
This is the DeKalb County office that prosecutes misdemeanor crimes, such as domestic violence, drunk driving, stalking and elder abuse. Its victim advocates help crime victims and their families understand their rights and the court process. They also point people to counseling and other services.
Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) is a state agency that works on energy and water projects. It runs the Weatherization Assistance Program, which makes homes of low-income households use less energy. It also offers home energy loans and loans and grants for water, energy and other public projects.
This is a Georgia state office that teaches people how to drive and ride more safely. It runs safety campaigns and shares car seat help, helmet tips, and traffic data. It also gives grants to agencies and colleges and runs a driver's education scholarship for teens.
City Schools of Decatur is the public school district for the City of Decatur, serving about 5,300 students from pre-K through 12th grade. Families can enroll a child online and get help from the district office by phone, email or an in-person appointment. The district also runs flu shot events at its schools and takes open records requests.
GRTA was a Georgia state agency for metro Atlanta transportation. A new state law has folded it into a new agency called the Georgia Transportation Efficiency Authority (GTEA). The same work goes on: Xpress commuter buses, review of big building projects for traffic impacts, and approval of the region's transportation funding plan.
The City of Chamblee is the local government for Chamblee, Georgia. Its website covers city classes, volunteer roles, neighborhood and nonprofit programs, city events, and permits and forms. Residents can also report concerns, sign up for emergency alerts and pay citations through the site.
The Council for Quality Growth is a business trade group, started in 1985, for the people who build and plan metro Atlanta. It speaks up with local and state governments on zoning, planning and other rules. It also runs member meetings, county update events, a yearly conference and a program for young professionals. Most programs are made for members and industry professionals.