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Our Location

The Okefenokee area is located in the heart of southeast Georgia and is the gateway to the world-famous Okefenokee Swamp. Waycross, which is the economic hub of the area, received its name from its strategic position—where “ways cross.”

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22min Commute Travel Time

Our Location

The Okefenokee area is located in the heart of southeast Georgia and is the gateway to the world-famous Okefenokee Swamp. Waycross, which is the economic hub of the area, received its name from its strategic position—where “ways cross.”

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22min Commute Travel Time

WHY WAYCROSS?

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13,482
Labor Force
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32% Blue Collar
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67% White Collar
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28
Universities within 50 miles
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24 Colleges within 50 miles
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82.95% High School degree or higher
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36,243
Total Population
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37 Median Age
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$44,358 Median Household Income
13,482
Labor Force
32% Blue Collar
67% White Collar
28
Universities within 50 miles
24 Colleges within 50 miles
82.95% High School degree or higher
36,243
Total Population
37 Median Age
$44,358 Median Household Income
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WORKFORCE & TRAINING

With over 50 years of experience, Georgia’s Quick Start program has proven time and time again to be one of Georgia’s best assets for new business. If a company is looking to locate in Waycross-Ware County and faces a need for training, staff at the Waycross and Ware County Development Authority along with representatives from the Georgia Department of Economic Development, Quick Start, and Coastal Pines Technical College work to create the needed training for your organization at no cost.

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training with supervisor

WORKFORCE & TRAINING

With over 50 years of experience, Georgia’s Quick Start program has proven time and time again to be one of Georgia’s best assets for new business. If a company is looking to locate in Waycross-Ware County and faces a need for training, staff at the Waycross and Ware County Development Authority along with representatives from the Georgia Department of Economic Development, Quick Start, and Coastal Pines Technical College work to create the needed training for your organization at no cost.

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OKEFENOKEE SWAMP PARK

The Okefenokee Swamp Park can be found at the northern tip of the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge. This locally owned and operated park is filled with adventure for all ages. Boat tours, train tours, and “Eye on Nature” shows are all part of the daily schedule. Visitors can get a close look at the local wildlife while learning about their habitat and enjoy colorful tales about the swamp while touring the park.

flowers in swamp
flowers in swamp

OKEFENOKEE SWAMP PARK

The Okefenokee Swamp Park can be found at the northern tip of the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge. This locally owned and operated park is filled with adventure for all ages. Boat tours, train tours, and “Eye on Nature” shows are all part of the daily schedule. Visitors can get a close look at the local wildlife while learning about their habitat and enjoy colorful tales about the swamp while touring the park.