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Wayne County, Georgia

Location




Courthouse

Contact Information


Mailing Address   P.O. Box 270, Jesup, GA 31598
Telephone   912.427.5900
Fax   912.427.5906
Website   http://www.co.wayne.ga.us/
Google Map   Launch Google Satellite Map


County Data


Snapshot    County Snapshot from the GA Dept. of Community Affairs
Census    Wayne County County Census Data from U.S. Census
Other Data Sets    County QuickFacts from the U.S. Census Bureau
Georgia Encyclopedia    County Page from The New Georgia Encyclopedia
Wage & Salaries    Local Government Wage and Salary Survey from DCA
Labor Market    Georgia Labor Market Explorer & Analysis
Sales Tax    Sales and Property Tax Rates from DOR
Hotel/Motel Tax    Hotel/Motel Tax Report from DCA

Statistics and Rates


2008 Population   29509 (State Rank: 57)
Incorporated Millage Rate   12,97
Unincorporated Millage Rate   12,97
County Bond   1,5
School Maintenance/Operations   16,5
School Bond   0
Total Incorporated   30,97
Total Unincorporated   30,97

County Name and Origin


Wayne County came into being in 1803 from cession of Creek Indian land. Present boundaries include part of old Appling County. Glynn, Camden and Charlton counties were later to draw territory from Wayne. Its name honors General "Mad" Anthony Wayne, a flamboyant fighter from Pennsylvania who conducted his daring exploits against the British in several southern campaigns. He was briefly a member of Congress from Georgia. Jesup, the county seat, is named for General Jesup who fought Creek Indians along the border in 1836.

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