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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
Waycross - LIBRARY OF THE YEAR
03/16/2020 - The Okefenokee Regional Library System (OKRLS), headquartered in Waycross, Georgia, has been recognized as 2019 Georgia Library of the Year for their work connecting communities and creating space for public engagement. The five OKRLS branches serve Appling, Bacon, Clinch, Pierce, and Ware counties. OKRLS strives to provide programs that actively bring... read more
Welcome Michael-Angelo James, Mayor of the City of Waycross
01/22/2020 - Welcome Michael-Angelo James, Mayor of the City of Waycross to the WWDA Board of Directors Mayor of the City of Waycross, Michael- Angelo James, is a lifelong, born and raised resident of Waycross, Georgia. He attended Troy University, Emory University, Valdosta State University, and Truth Bible College and Seminary,... read more
19th Annual Okefenokee Swamp Park Light Show
12/13/2019 - 19th Annual Okefenokee Swamp Park light show Bring a blanket and snuggle on the trains as they make their way along a 1.25-mile rail at the Okefenokee Swamp Park Annual Light Show in Waycross, filled with thousands of lights. Walk through the park and enjoy a... read more
Clayton Homes Waycross Plant turns out 25,000 home
12/03/2019 - Recently, Clayton Homes manufacturing facility, located inside the Waycross and Ware County Industrial park, celebrated the production of their 25,000 home. Members of the Clayton family celebrated the milestone during their lunch as plant leaders treated their team to lunch catered by Boss Dawg Hotdogs and SnoBiz. Other community members present... read more
ANNOUNCING: SDG Trailers Partners with WCHS Touchdown Club for Football Team
11/20/2019 - Waycross, Ga. – When the Ware County High School football team takes to the road on Friday nights, they will have a new cargo trailer thanks to SDG Trailers and the WCHS Touchdown Club. New head football coach Jason Strickland said, “We needed a new trailer. SDG Trailers were... read more
WWDA receives $500,000 One Georgia Grant
05/28/2019 - The Waycross-Ware County Development Authority is excited to announce the $500,000 grant we recently received to use for infrastructure improvements in a new expansion of the Waycross-Ware Industrial Park. read more
Waycross-Ware County Development Authority featured in Site Selection Magazine
03/01/2019 - https://siteselection.com/issues/2019/mar/top-micros-of-2018-come-together.cfm We were featured in Site Selections Magazine as a 2018 Top Micropolitan by the number of projects we accomplished throughout the year which was five. read more