Families in Georgia who need WIC help will find clinics in nearly every part of the state, from the busy Atlanta suburbs to farm towns such as Alamo and Adel. Our database lists 229 WIC offices across 182 cities and 150 counties, so most of Georgia's 159 counties have at least one place to apply. This page explains who runs the program, how metro and rural clinics differ, what paperwork to gather, and how to choose a site. Planning ahead means less time on the phone and a faster path to your first benefits.

How the Georgia Department of Public Health Runs WIC

WIC stands for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children. The U.S. Department of Agriculture funds it, and each state administers it locally. In Georgia, that job belongs to the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH). DPH works through county health departments, which are organized into public health districts. That structure explains why so many listings on this page are health department offices.

WIC services are free to eligible families. The program provides supplemental foods, nutrition counseling, breastfeeding support and referrals to other health and social services. Federal rules set the basic eligibility standards and food packages, so the program works much the same way in every Georgia county. What changes from place to place is the clinic schedule, the staffing and how you book.

To qualify, an applicant has to meet four tests:

Families already enrolled in Medicaid, SNAP or TANF are generally treated as meeting the income test. Bring proof of that enrollment, because it can shorten the paperwork. Working families also qualify. Many people assume a paycheck rules them out, but the limit rises with household size.

Metro Atlanta, the Coast and Rural Georgia Compared

Atlanta and its suburbs

The metro area has the densest cluster of sites. Fulton County has eight listings, including the Adamsville Health Center WIC Office at 3700 Martin Luther King Junior Drive Southwest in Atlanta, reachable at 404-612-3942. In DeKalb County, the Decatur Central Dekalb Health Center WIC Office sits at 440 Winn Way, phone 404-508-7800.

West and northwest of the city, Cobb County and neighboring Douglas County share a notable feature. The Marietta Community Health Center WIC Office (1650 County Services Parkway), the Acworth WIC Office (4489 Acworth Industrial Drive Northwest) and the Douglasville Community Health Center WIC Office (6770 Selman Drive) all list 770-514-2389. One call can therefore get you scheduled at any of the three.

Coastal Georgia

The coast works differently. Glynn County has 17 listings, nearly all in Brunswick, including the Brunswick CareNet Pregnancy Center of Coastal Georgia WIC Office at 3548 Community Road, phone 912-267-1100. Farther north, the Chatham County Health Department WIC Office at 1602 Drayton Street in Savannah and the Liberty County Health Department WIC Office at 1113 East Oglethorpe Highway in Hinesville both list 855-262-7670. That is a shared scheduling line rather than a separate number for each clinic.

Small-town and rural counties

Rural clinics are usually smaller and may offer WIC only on certain days. The Wheeler County Health Department WIC Office on Kent Street in Alamo (912-568-7161), the Cook County Health Department WIC Office at 204 North Parrish Avenue in Adel (229-896-3030) and the Emanuel County Health Department WIC Office at 101 Nora Boulevard in Adrian (478-668-3436) are typical examples. If you live in a county with a single site, call before you drive. Ask which days certification appointments are held, and whether a nearby county's clinic is easier to reach.

Documents and Preparation Before Your Georgia WIC Appointment

Most delays at a first visit come from missing paperwork. Gather these items before you go:

Applicants usually need to attend in person, and infants and children generally need to be there so staff can measure them. Ask when you book whether you can bring the whole family, since some clinics have limited space.

The visit itself covers the income and identity review, a short health screening and a conversation with a nutritionist about your diet and your child's growth. If you are approved, you receive an eWIC card for approved foods. Staff explain how the benefits work and when to come back for the next appointment.

Choosing a Georgia WIC Clinic That Fits Your Routine

Not every listing here is a county health department. Some sit inside hospitals or community organizations, so confirm services by phone. Examples include the Gainesville Northeast Georgia Medical Center WIC Office at 743 Spring Street Northeast (678-696-2243) and the Hawkinsville Taylor Regional Hospital WIC Office at 81 North Lumpkin (478-783-1361). Others are Macon Felton Homes WIC Office at 150 Sessions Drive (478-752-1731), Warner Robins Family Advocacy WIC Office at 106 Olympia Drive (478-329-4748) and Lyons Justeens WIC Office at 714 Northwest Broad Street (912-526-8108).

Health department sites in mid-sized cities include the Columbus Health Department WIC Office at 2100 Comer Avenue in Muscogee County territory, the Richmond County Health Department WIC Office at 950 Laney Walker Boulevard in Augusta (706-721-5930) and the Baldwin County Health Department WIC Office at 953 Barrows Ferry Road Northeast in Milledgeville (478-445-1584). Columbus can be reached at 706-321-6280.

When you call, ask four things: whether you need an appointment, which days WIC runs, what to bring, and whether the clinic can see your children at the same visit. Choose the site that is realistic for your bus route, work shift or childcare. A clinic ten minutes closer is more likely to be one you actually attend every few months.

WIC offices throughout Georgia are administered by the state health department through a network of local clinic agencies — including county health departments, hospitals, community health centers, and nonprofit organizations — that are authorized to certify participants and provide nutrition services. Georgia's WIC program follows USDA federal guidelines while operating its own approved food list and vendor management system.

WIC Office locations are available in 182 cities across Georgia. They are spread across 150 counties.

Cities with the highest number of WIC offices include Brunswick, Atlanta, Savannah, which serve large populations of eligible families and often host multiple clinic sites to reduce travel barriers.

Pregnant women, new mothers, and families with young children in Georgia who think they may be eligible for WIC are encouraged to apply even if they are unsure — income eligibility is based on household size and WIC serves families up to 185% of the federal poverty level. Applying does not affect other public benefit programs.

WIC Office by Counties

A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
L
M
N
O
P
R
S
T
U
W

Georgia WIC participants can find their nearest authorized WIC vendor — the grocery stores and pharmacies where their EBT benefits can be used — through the state WIC program's vendor locator tool. If you move within Georgia, contact your current WIC clinic to transfer your case to the new local agency without losing your current certification period.

Browse WIC Office by county across Georgia to find the WIC clinic serving your area and get contact information for scheduling an eligibility appointment.

WIC Access in Georgia's Smaller Counties

Statewide totals hide how local access really looks. In south and middle Georgia, a few counties hold several listings while their neighbors have only one. Sumter County has three, including the Americus Georgia Health Department WIC Office at 208 Rucker Street (229-924-3637). Emanuel County also has three, with the Adrian site on Nora Boulevard among them.

Elsewhere, one office serves a wide area. Examples include the Madison County Health Department WIC Office at 94 Spring Lake Dr in Danielsville (706-795-3231), the Lumpkin County Health Department WIC Office at 56 Short Street in Dahlonega (706-867-2727) and the Whitfield County Health Department WIC Office at 218 Fredrick Street in Dalton (866-942-9675). Others are the Laurens County Health Department WIC Office at 654 County Farm Road in Dublin (478-272-2051) and the Barrow County Health Department WIC Office at 15 Porter Street in Winder (770-307-3011).

If your county has few options, ask your local health department about travel. Also ask whether your appointment can be combined with other visits, such as immunizations for your child. The answers below cover the questions Georgia families ask most often.

The Georgia Department of Public Health administers WIC in the state, using federal funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Most appointments take place at county health departments, although some clinics are based in hospitals or community organizations. There is no fee to apply or to receive services. If anyone asks you to pay for certification or nutrition counseling, ask to speak with the clinic manager or call the district health office. You only pay for any foods you buy beyond what your benefits cover.

Yes, many working families qualify. The income limit is 185 percent of the federal poverty level, and it rises with household size, which can include an unborn child. If your family receives Medicaid, SNAP or TANF, you are generally treated as meeting the income requirement already. Bring recent pay stubs or your benefits letter. Staff will calculate eligibility at the appointment, so it is worth applying even if you are unsure about your income.

Our Glynn County page lists every record we have, and the entries vary in type. Some are health-related sites, while others are community organizations such as the Brunswick CareNet Pregnancy Center of Coastal Georgia WIC Office on Community Road (912-267-1100). Start by calling that number or the county health department. Ask whether they certify WIC applicants on site and which days appointments run. If they do not, ask where they send people. A short call prevents a wasted trip.

Often you can, and many families do so because of work or childcare. This matters most in metro areas. The Marietta, Acworth and Douglasville offices in Cobb County and Douglas County all list 770-514-2389, so one call can help you pick the closest site. Ask the clinic you call whether it will see you and whether you must register with a particular county. Confirm that your appointment is booked at the location you plan to visit.

WIC packages follow federal guidelines and include items such as milk, eggs, whole grains, cereal, beans, peanut butter, infant formula and a monthly amount for fruits and vegetables. What you receive depends on whether you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or caring for an infant or child. Georgia families use an eWIC card at authorized grocery stores. Your clinic will explain your benefit categories, the approved brands and how to check your balance. Keep your card safe, and ask staff what to do if it is lost.

Tell your current clinic before you move, and ask for proof of your WIC certification. Under federal rules, a new WIC agency generally honors an unexpired certification from another state until it ends, so you should not have to start over. For moves within Georgia, contact the clinic in your new area, for example the Chatham County office in Savannah or the Liberty County office in Hinesville. Give them your new address and ask when your next appointment is due. Certification periods are limited, so note your return date.