Information on Waycross, Ware County
The City of Waycross is located in the state of Georgia, in Ware County. Its area, population and other key information are listed below. |
Waycross City HALL, Ware County
| Waycross City Hall's address | Waycross Waycross Municipal Building PO Box 99 Waycross GA 31502-0099 United States | |
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| Phone number of Waycross City Hall | +1 912-287-2900 | |
| Waycross, GA email | Not available | |
| Waycross official website | waycrossga.com | |
| Mayor of Waycross | Michael-Angelo James | |
| Ware County, Georgia: Vital Records | Waycross vital records | |
| Birth Certificate | Order your Georgia birth certificate online | |
Common questions about Waycross
What county is Waycross GA in?Waycross, GA is located in Ware County |
Where is Waycross, Georgia ?Waycross is located in Ware County, lying in the southeastern region of the United States, specifically in Georgia. Situated near the northern edge of the Okefenokee Swamp, Waycross is about 82 miles northwest of Jacksonville, Florida, and approximately 247 miles southeast of Atlanta, Georgia. |
Waycross administrative division
| Country | United States |
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| State | Georgia |
| County | Ware - other counties in Georgia |
Demography of Waycross
| Name of Waycross inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
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| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Population | 15 333 inhabitants | 44 / 2 139 | ||
| Population density in Waycross | 1 294,4 pop/sq mi (499,8 pop/km²) | |||
List of Passport Facilities in Waycross, GA
Where to apply for a passport in Waycross, GA? There are 1 passport offices in Waycross, try one of these:
| Name | Street | Phone number |
|---|---|---|
| SUPERIOR COURT WARE COUNTY | 800 CHURCH STREET | 9122874340 |
Top 3 most popular banks in Waycross
There are 8 bank branches in Waycross.
Ameris Bank is the most popular bank in Waycross with 2 branch offices, followed by SunTrust Bank with 1 branch offices and then Branch Banking and Trust Company with 1 branch offices.
Find below all bank branches in Waycross:
| Bank's name | Number of branch offices | Service Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ameris Bank | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| SunTrust Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Branch Banking and Trust Company | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| PrimeSouth Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| First Southern Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| United Community Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| The Heritage Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
Waycross administrative numbers
| Waycross City code | 1380956 |
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| Waycross City postcode | 31501 |
Information on Waycross, Ware County
| Cities twinned with Waycross | Currently, the town Waycross isn’t twinned |
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| Natural parks | Waycross isn't part of a natural park |
Transportation modes in Waycross
| Airport | Waycross–Ware County Airport 3.5 miles 36.8 miles Moody Air Force Base 52.3 miles |
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Waycross territory
| Waycross area | 11,85 sq mi (30,68 km²) |
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| Waycross altitude | 131 Altitude feet |
| Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 31.211 Longitude: -82.3577 Latitude: 31° 12' 40'' North Longitude: 82° 21' 28'' West |
| Time zone | UTC -5:00 (America/New_York) Summer time : UTC -4:00 Winter time : UTC -5:00 |
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What is Waycross close to?
| Nearby cities include: Blackshear, Hoboken, Patterson and Argyle | ||
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| Alma | Blackshear | Blackshear |
| Argyle |  | Blackshear |
| Argyle | Hoboken | Hoboken |
| Blackshear 9.1 miles | Hoboken 13.6 miles | Patterson 17.8 miles |
| Argyle 19.7 miles | Offerman 19.8 miles | Nahunta 22.3 miles |
| Alma 24 miles | Homerville 25.7 miles | Nicholls 27 miles |
| Screven 27.6 miles | Pearson 30 miles | |
Distance between Waycross and other main cities and towns
| Los Angeles : 2099 miles | Houston : 783 miles | Philadelphia : 731 miles |
| Phoenix : 1739 miles | San Antonio : 972 miles | San Diego : 2034 miles |
| Dallas : 852 miles | San Jose : 2279 miles | Jacksonville : 73 miles closest |
| Indianapolis : 630 miles | San Francisco : 2345 miles | Austin : 917 miles |
| Columbus : 608 miles | Fort Worth : 885 miles | Charlotte : 290 miles |
| Distances are calculated as the crow flies | ||
Schools in Waycross, GA
Elementary schools in Waycross
Center Elementary School
District of Ware CountyLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 530
Memorial Drive Elementary School
District of Ware CountyLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 383
Ruskin Elementary School
District of Ware CountyLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 405
Wacona Elementary School
District of Ware CountyLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 1032
Waresboro Elementary School
District of Ware CountyLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 445
Williams Heights Elementary School
District of Ware CountyLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 498
Middle schools in Waycross
Ware County Middle School
District of Ware CountyLowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 745
Waycross Middle School
District of Ware CountyLowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 560
High schools in Waycross
Ware County High School
District of Ware CountyLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 1578
Alternative schools in Waycross
Waycross Regional Youth Detention Center
District of Department Of Juvenile JusticeLowest grade : 7, Highest grade : 9
Students : 1
Private schools in Waycross
Southside Baptist Church & Christian School
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 12Students : 187
Leisure and activities in Waycross surrounding area
| Golf course | |
|---|---|
| Okefenokee Country Club to Blackshear 3.8 miles | Lakes Golf Course at Laura Walker State Park |