Waynesboro, Georgia
City · Population 5,555 · #132 in Georgia
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About Waynesboro
Waynesboro, GA is a close-knit town located in eastern Georgia with an estimated population of 5,555.
Waynesboro holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 5.47 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,016 residents per square mile.
📰 Waynesboro News Today
- Rufus Lambar Moore Obituary | Phinazee and Son Funeral Home | Waynesboro, GA Tribute Archive · Aug 18
- Burke County reacts to new sheriff; Alfonzo Williams suspension WJBF · Aug 12
- New judge assigned in state case against ousted Burke County sheriff wrdw.com · Aug 12
- Harry Carlton Weathers Obituary May 7, 2026 Platt's Funeral Home & Cremation Services · May 7
- Waynesboro Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 23
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Waynesboro Unique
- One of 5 places in the US named Waynesboro — but the Georgia one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in eastern Georgia, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Georgia — one of 675 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 5,555.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 14 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Waynesboro
- Huddle House — american
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Waynesboro
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Waynesboro
- Blakeney Elementary
- Burke County High School
- Burke County Middle School
- Waynesboro Primary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Burke Medical Center
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateGeorgia
TypeCity
Population (2024)5,555
Rank in state#132 of 537
Land area5.47 sq mi
Density1,016/sq mi
Coordinates33.0913, -82.0143