News Archive
Waycross Welcomes New Workforce Housing Development
01/21/2025 - A new workforce housing apartment complex is set to bring affordable living options to Waycross. Ethan Jackson Investments, a Cairo, Georgia-based developer, recently presented their proposal to the Waycross City Commission during a public hearing. The project involves property bordered by Brunel, Howe, and Haines Streets. Aurora Taylor, representing Ethan... read more
Deadline for FEMA Assistance Extended to February 7
01/13/2025 - The Waycross-Ware County Development Authority is committed to supporting the community during times of crisis and recovery. Residents of Waycross and Ware County who have been affected by recent disasters now have additional time to apply for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) assistance. The deadline has been extended to Friday,... read more
Rebuilding Together Waycross Accepting Applications for 2025 Workday
01/06/2025 - Rebuilding Together Waycross is now accepting applications for its 2025 workday, a heartfelt initiative aimed at improving the homes of Ware County residents in need. Scheduled for April, this annual event brings together dedicated volunteers to provide critical home repairs at no cost to qualified applicants. To be eligible, applicants must... read more
Enviva Announces Successful Emergence from Financial Restructuring Process Positioned for Sustainable Growth and Continued Market Leadership
12/09/2024 - The Waycross-Ware County Development Authority is excited to highlight the positive implications of Enviva’s recent successful emergence from Chapter 11 bankruptcy. This milestone marks a new chapter for the company, emphasizing sustainable growth and market leadership while continuing to benefit communities like ours in Ware County, Georgia. As a... read more
Helene Recovery Webinar for Individuals
12/06/2024 - The Ware County government is inviting any and all individuals that were negatively impacted by Hurricane Helene to attend a virtual webinar featuring several organizations and speakers such as: FEMA Work Source Georgia Goodwill GA Department of Labor and many more! Mark your calendars for Tuesday, December the 10th,... read more
Ware County Schools Announces New Superintendent
11/01/2024 - From: Ware County Schools Announces New Superintendent | Ware County Schools Ware County Schools is excited to announce that Dr. Lynn Barber will be stepping into the role of Superintendent, effective December 2, 2024. His appointment to this position was approved at the Called Meeting of the Ware County Board of Education... read more
Ware County School District Receives Economic Development Distinction
11/01/2024 - From: Ware County Schools The Georgia Department of Education, in partnership with the Georgia Economic Developers Association (GEDA) and Georgia Power, has selected the Ware County School District to receive the Economic Development Partnership (EDP) designation for FY24. Ware County was one of four systems across the state to... read more
Georgia Recognized as Top State for Business for the 11th Consecutive Year
09/16/2024 - Atlanta, GA - On Friday, September 13th, Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that Georgia has been ranked the No. 1 state for business for the 11th year in a row by Area Development magazine, a record unmatched by any other state. This accolade underscores Georgia's pro-business environment,... read more
South Georgia State College Unveils Cutting-Edge Nursing Simulation Lab
08/21/2024 - Source: State-of-the-art simulation lab now open to nursing students at South Georgia State College (newsbreak.com) Memorial Satilla Health and South Georgia State College have introduced a new Simulation Lab, marking a significant step forward in the education of nursing students. On August 20, a ribbon-cutting event was held... read more
Coastal Pines Technical College to Offer Strategic Leadership Certificates to Employees of Local Businesses
07/18/2024 - Coastal Pines Technical College, one of south Georgia's leading forces in economic development, will be offering a multitude of strategic leadership classes to encourage the soft-skills necessary to become a successful leader in many industries. The classes will be highly interactive and will require consistent participation from the attendees,... read more