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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.
For all your administrative procedures, you can go to the City hall of Waycross at the address and schedules indicated on this page or contact the Town hall government by phone or by email depending on your preference or on the service's availability.

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Waycross City HALL, Ware County

Waycross City Hall's addressWaycross Waycross Municipal Building
PO Box 99

Waycross GA 31502-0099
United States
Phone number of Waycross City Hall+1 912-287-2900
Waycross, GA emailNot available
Waycross official websitewaycrossga.com
Mayor of WaycrossMichael-Angelo James
Ware County, Georgia: Vital Records Waycross vital records
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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.

Demography of Waycross

Name of Waycross inhabitants (demonym)Not available
DateCurrent valueClassed by Region/Country
Population15 333 inhabitants44 / 2 139
Population density in Waycross1 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 COUNTY800 CHURCH STREET9122874340

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 Bank2Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
SunTrust Bank1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Branch Banking and Trust Company1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
PrimeSouth Bank1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
First Southern Bank1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
United Community Bank1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
The Heritage Bank1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office

Waycross administrative numbers

Waycross City code1380956
Waycross City postcode31501

Transportation modes in Waycross

Airport
Waycross–Ware County Airport 3.5 miles
36.8 miles
Moody Air Force Base 52.3 miles

Waycross territory

Waycross area11,85 sq mi (30,68 km²)
Waycross altitude131 Altitude feet
Geographical coordinatesLatitude: 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
Local time
Cities twinned with WaycrossCurrently, the town Waycross isn’t twinned
Natural parksWaycross isn't part of a natural park

What is Waycross close to?

Nearby cities include: Blackshear, Hoboken, Patterson and Argyle
AlmaBlackshearBlackshear
ArgyleNeighbouring townsBlackshear
ArgyleHobokenHoboken
Blackshear 9.1 milesHoboken 13.6 milesPatterson 17.8 miles
Argyle 19.7 milesOfferman 19.8 milesNahunta 22.3 miles
Alma 24 milesHomerville 25.7 milesNicholls 27 miles
Screven 27.6 milesPearson 30 miles 

Distance between Waycross and other main cities and towns

Los Angeles : 2099 milesHouston : 783 milesPhiladelphia : 731 miles
Phoenix : 1739 milesSan Antonio : 972 milesSan Diego : 2034 miles
Dallas : 852 milesSan Jose : 2279 milesJacksonville : 73 miles closest
Indianapolis : 630 milesSan Francisco : 2345 milesAustin : 917 miles
Columbus : 608 milesFort Worth : 885 milesCharlotte : 290 miles
Distances are calculated as the crow flies

Schools in Waycross, GA

Elementary schools in Waycross

Center Elementary School

District of Ware County
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 530

Memorial Drive Elementary School

District of Ware County
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 383

Ruskin Elementary School

District of Ware County
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 405

Wacona Elementary School

District of Ware County
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 1032

Waresboro Elementary School

District of Ware County
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 445

Williams Heights Elementary School

District of Ware County
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 498

Middle schools in Waycross

Ware County Middle School

District of Ware County
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 745

Waycross Middle School

District of Ware County
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 560

High schools in Waycross

Ware County High School

District of Ware County
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 1578

Alternative schools in Waycross

Waycross Regional Youth Detention Center

District of Department Of Juvenile Justice
Lowest grade : 7, Highest grade : 9
Students : 1

Private schools in Waycross

Southside Baptist Church & Christian School

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 12
Students : 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