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Waynesboro, Georgia

Introduction to Waynesboro, Georgia

Waynesboro, Georgia, in Burke county, is 26 miles S of Augusta, Georgia (center to center) and 144 miles E of Atlanta, Georgia. The city has a population of 5,813.

Waynesboro History

The region now known as Waynesboro was settled before the Revolutionary War, but the town was not laid out until 1783. The community was named in honor of General Anthony Wayne, a Revolutionary War hero nicknamed "Mad Anthony Wayne". According to some accounts, President George Washington owned land in the area, but after his involvement with the revolutionaries and purchase of the Mt. Vernon property, he sold the land. The city was originally incorporated as "Waynesborough" in 1883. It is nationally recognized as the "Bird Dog Captial of the World".

Waynesboro and Nearby Attractions

  • Burke County Museum
  • Redcliffe State Historic Site
  • Aiken County Historical Museum
  • Colonial Times
  • Magnolia Springs State Park

Things To Do In Waynesboro

Burke County Museum, located in the city, showcases artifacts reflecting the history of Burke County. The Augusta Museum of History, Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art, Morris Museum of Art, and Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History are nearby. Colonial Times, a living history park, is a popular attraction near the city. In addition, Waynesboro offers easy access to historical sites like the Springfield Baptist Church, Redcliffe State Historic Site, Woodrow Wilson Home, and Sand Hills Cottage. The Magnolia Springs State Park offers various recreational facilities for hiking, bicycling, camping, boating, and swimming. Waynesboro Plaza Shopping Center is a popular shopping mall in the city.

Waynesboro Transportation

The closest major airport is Augusta Regional Airport at Bush Field.

Waynesboro Higher Education

Augusta State University, Georgia Southern University, and University of South Carolina at Aiken are nearby colleges.

High Points

Waynesboro strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyWaynesboro Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 9%Waynesboro Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Waynesboro Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Waynesboro, GA

Comparing Waynesboro to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Racial Diversity85
Senior Citizens66
Age of the Population22
Well-Paid Single Men11
Male Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size77
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults36
People in Middle Class or Better12
People Above Poverty11
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times810
Public Transportation Use57
Walking and Biking to Work24
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Affordability of Property Taxes95
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
People Living Alone77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing65
Housing Recently Built63

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime12
Low Property Crime12

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