Augusta metro, GA–SC relocation guide
Moving to Waynesboro, GA
About Waynesboro
Waynesboro (population about 5,800) is the county seat of Burke County, roughly 25 miles south of Augusta. Named for Revolutionary War general "Mad" Anthony Wayne, it is a classic small Southern county-seat town with a historic courthouse square, antebellum homes, and a quiet Main Street. Housing is among the most affordable in the metro — mostly single-family homes on generous lots. Major nearby employers include the Vogtle nuclear plant (Georgia Power's Plant Vogtle, in Burke County near Waynesboro) and Fort Gordon.
Home prices in Waynesboro
Home prices in Waynesboro vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Waynesboro
- Burke County Courthouse — historic courthouse anchoring downtown.
- Burke County Museum (536 S Liberty St) — county history museum, open Wed–Fri (per burkecounty-ga.gov).
- Historic downtown Waynesboro — antebellum and early-20th-century storefronts and homes.
- The J.D. Roberts home area — Civil War history (per the county museum: the home "saw war 1864"; Washington slept nearby in 1791).
- Burke County Recreation Department facilities and local parks.
Commuting from Waynesboro
- Approximate drive to downtown Augusta: 30–35 minutes via US-25 North.
- Approximate drive to Fort Gordon's gates: 30–35 minutes.
- Approximate drive to the Augusta University medical district: 30–35 minutes.
Schools in Waynesboro
Public schools: Burke County Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Waynesboro FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Waynesboro, GA?
Home prices in Waynesboro vary by neighborhood and property type. Price unavailable · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Waynesboro, GA?
Approximate drive to downtown Augusta: 30–35 minutes via US-25 North. - Which school district serves Waynesboro, GA?
Waynesboro is served by Burke County Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.