News Archive

Waycross-Ware Co. railroad expansion creates job opportunities and industry growth

03/15/2024 - WAYCROSS, Ga. (WALB) - CSX Railroad lines run through the middle of Waycross-Ware County all the way to the ports of Savannah nearly two hours away. In addition to that, the three major highways are an hour and a half away from Jacksonville, Florida, and 45 minutes away from Brunswick. ... read more 


Clayton Homes partners with the Arbor Day Foundation

03/10/2023 - Clayton, a national builder of off-site and site-built homes, and the Arbor Day Foundation®, the largest non-profit membership organization dedicated to planting trees, have launched a significant partnership to plant 2.33 million trees* in forests around the country, helping to restore vital ecosystems, foster biodiversity, improve water and air quality... read more 


WWDA hands out the “Helping Hands Award” at the 88th Annual Chamber Luncheon

02/13/2023 - This year's recipient of the Helping hands award has been the owner and operator of his business for 20 years. He serves at Destination Church on the Finance Team and Dream Team. He has also served on the FCA board for several years. He is a Leadership Waycross class of 2022... read more 


Dr. Gregory Tanner named Interim President at SGSC

02/03/2023 - read more 


Unveiling of new Industrial Park signage

11/09/2022 - read more 


South Georgia State College approved to offer new Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology

09/15/2020 - South Georgia State College has received approval from the University System of Georgia Board of Regents to offer a new Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology (BSMET). The highly anticipated degree was approved September 15 at the Board of Regents meeting in Atlanta. The program is scheduled to launch... read more 


Georgia named top state for doing Business

09/02/2020 - https://www.georgia.org/newsroom/press-releases/georgia-named-top-state-doing-business-7th-consecutive-year?fbclid=IwAR039DkUoKMKC6hTvBsbty_WyLStCcguYCCi9Vv5RaNN0houKQ8bRwPjc-g read more 


2019 Economic Growth for Waycross and Ware County

05/29/2020 - 2019 Economic Growth for Waycross and Ware County read more 


Who will represent Team South Georgia?

05/29/2020 - For the third year, South Georgia Business + Culture Magazine will recognize community champions for their innovative spirit and ability to obtain positive results. Team South Georgia 2020 will represent people of all ages and varying levels of professional experience dedicated to making their communities a better place to live and work. ... read more 


Public Health State of Emergency Declaration Includes Weight Exemption for Log Trucks

03/25/2020 - Governor Brian Kemp issued a March 14 Executive Order declaring a Public Health State of Emergency. This order allows log trucks and other commercial vehicles to apply for a permit through the Georgia Department of Public Safety to reach up to 95,000 lbs. gross vehicle weight.  Those interested in applying... read more 


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