Waycross is the only incorporated city in and the county seat of Ware County, Georgia. It was first settled as "Old Nine" of "Number Nine", then was renamed as Pendleton, and was incorporated on March 3, 1874 as a city under the name of "Way Cross".
 
 
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On the city's official site can be found a commission agenda, employment opportunities, phone directory, a report on grants awarded, and online forms. The mayor, commission, city manager and municipal departments are profiled.
http://www.waycrossga.com/
Representing a print newspaper headquartered in Waycross, Georgia. Page one of the print newspaper is available for viewing in PDF format, along with a profile of the newspaper, and subscription information.
http://www.wjhnews.com/
Features a directory of Waycross, Georgia; including historic images, lost buildings, a gallery of old postcards, and links to local organizations, schools, governmental, and businesses.
http://www.waycrossgeorgia.com/