Our Location
Waycross-Ware County is strategically located in Southeast Georgia, providing businesses with access to major markets throughout Georgia, Florida and the Southeast. With connections to highway, rail, air and regional ports, Waycross has long lived up to its name—a place “where ways cross.”
Our Location
Waycross-Ware County is strategically located in Southeast Georgia, providing businesses with access to major markets throughout Georgia, Florida and the Southeast. With connections to highway, rail, air and regional ports, Waycross has long lived up to its name—a place “where ways cross.”
WHY WAYCROSS?
Transportation Infrastructure
Transportation Infrastructure
Airport
Located adjacent to the Waycross-Ware County Industrial Park, the airport features three asphalt runways, including a primary runway of approximately 6,000 feet. With Jet A fuel, aviation services, and instrument approach capabilities, the airport provides convenient access for corporate and business aviation.
Railway System
Waycross is home to CSX Transportation's largest and most productive automated classification facility, providing a significant rail advantage for the region. The community's established rail infrastructure supports manufacturers, logistics operations, and other rail-dependent industries with connectivity to markets throughout the Southeast and beyond.
Highways
Waycross-Ware County is served by U.S. Highways 1, 82 and 84, providing direct regional connections across Southeast Georgia and into Florida. The community is approximately 55–60 miles from I-95 and 65–70 miles from I-75, providing access to major freight corridors and markets throughout the Southeast.
Deep Water Ports
Waycross-Ware County is strategically positioned for access to major Southeast ports, including Brunswick, Jacksonville, and Savannah. Highway and rail connectivity provide manufacturers and distribution operations with multiple options for moving imports and exports through regional and global markets.
Located adjacent to the Waycross-Ware County Industrial Park, the airport features three asphalt runways, including a primary runway of approximately 6,000 feet. With Jet A fuel, aviation services, and instrument approach capabilities, the airport provides convenient access for corporate and business aviation.
Waycross is home to CSX Transportation's largest and most productive automated classification facility, providing a significant rail advantage for the region. The community's established rail infrastructure supports manufacturers, logistics operations, and other rail-dependent industries with connectivity to markets throughout the Southeast and beyond.
Waycross-Ware County is served by U.S. Highways 1, 82 and 84, providing direct regional connections across Southeast Georgia and into Florida. The community is approximately 55–60 miles from I-95 and 65–70 miles from I-75, providing access to major freight corridors and markets throughout the Southeast.
Waycross-Ware County is strategically positioned for access to major Southeast ports, including Brunswick, Jacksonville, and Savannah. Highway and rail connectivity provide manufacturers and distribution operations with multiple options for moving imports and exports through regional and global markets.
REGIONAL LABOR FORCE
MANUFACTURING JOBS
ACRES ADVANCING THROUGH SITE READINESS
REGIONAL LABOR FORCE
MANUFACTURING JOBS
ACRES ADVANCING THROUGH SITE READINESS
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.
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.
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.
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.