Information on Waycross, Ware County
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Waycross town HALL, Ware County
| Waycross town Hall's address | Waycross Waycross Municipal Building PO Box 99 Waycross GA 31502-0099 United States | |
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| Phone number of Waycross town Hall | +1 912-287-2900 | |
| Waycross, GA email | Not available | |
| Waycross official website | waycrossga.gov | |
| 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. | 
| What is the cost of living in Waycross GA ?The cost of living in Waycross, Georgia (Ware County) is quite affordable. Housing costs average around $120,000, while monthly transportation expenses are approximately $200. Groceries for a single person typically run about $250 per month, making Waycross a budget-friendly option for residents. | 
Waycross administrative division
| Country | United States | 
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| State | Georgia | 
| County | Ware - other counties in Georgia | 
Waycross building department, GA
| If you have inquiries related to construction permits, inspections, code enforcement, or building regulations, we recommend contacting Waycross's town hall or Ware County authorities directly. | 
Demography of Waycross
| Name of Waycross inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
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| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Population | 13 942 inhabitants (2020) | 77 / 2 802 | ||
| Population density in Waycross | Not available | |||
Waycross (GA) statistics
| Waycross GA Median household income | $36,309 | 
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| Waycross GA Poverty rate | 32.9% | 
| Waycross GA Unemployment rate | 5.4% | 
| Waycross GA Educational attainment | 80.7% | 
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List of Passport Facilities in Waycross, GA
| Name | Street | Phone number | 
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| 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 Branch Banking and Trust Company with 1 branch offices and then First Southern Bank with 1 branch offices.
Find below all bank branches in Waycross:
| Bank's name | Number of branch offices | Service Type | 
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| Ameris Bank | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office | 
| Branch Banking and Trust Company | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office | 
| First Southern Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office | 
| PrimeSouth Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office | 
| SunTrust Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office | 
| The Heritage Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office | 
| United Community Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office | 
Waycross administrative numbers
| Waycross town code | 1380956 | 
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| Waycross town phone area code | 912 | 
| Waycross town postcode | 31501, 31503 | 
Transportation modes in Waycross
| Airport | Waycross–Ware County Airport 3.4 miles  36.5 miles Moody Air Force Base 52.5 miles | 
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Waycross territory
| Waycross area | Not available | 
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| Waycross altitude | 131 Altitude feet | 
| Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 31.2139 Longitude: -82.355 Latitude: 31° 12' 50'' North Longitude: 82° 21' 18'' West | 
| Time zone | UTC -5:00 (America/New_York) Summer time : UTC -4:00 Winter time : UTC -5:00 | 
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| Natural parks | Waycross isn't part of a natural park | 
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
| New York City : 806 miles | Los Angeles : 2090 miles | Chicago : 794 miles | 
| Houston : 783 miles | Phoenix : 1738 miles | Philadelphia : 727 miles | 
| San Antonio : 971 miles | San Diego : 2037 miles | Dallas : 854 miles | 
| San Jose : 2283 miles | Fort Worth : 885 miles | Austin : 917 miles | 
| Jacksonville : 73 miles closest | Columbus : 673 miles | Indianapolis : 629 miles | 
| Distances are calculated as the crow flies | ||
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

