Wayne County, Georgia

Athletics

The Wayne County Parks & Recreation Department offers diversified athletic programs to our youth and adults in a clean, safe, and enjoyable environment. WCRD has a rich tradition of excellent youth sports programs and the goal of this department is to carry on that tradition while also adhering to ever changing trends in sports. Our diversified portfolio has something for anyone that is interested in sports! 

Rest assured that you or your child is protected by WCRD as each coach/volunteer is screened and has to consent to a criminal background check before being allowed to represent this department. We also provide training and certifications for each coach/volunteer to increase efficiency and validity of our athletic programs. 

We encourage you or your child to get involved in sports and give WCRD the opportunity to provide a program for you! Here are some major benefits of getting your child involved in youth sports: 

The physical benefits of being involved in athletics at a young age are plentiful. By teaching children about the importance of staying active and fit from a young age, we are helping to show them the value of exercise and staying healthy. Physical health and well-being in children is also directly related to their mental health and well-being, and active children that put their often boundless energy to use in a constructive environment are able to grow from the experience of being a part of a team. 

Not only are there physical benefits to being involved in sports at a young age, there are also many benefits that come from the competitive side of sports. Athletic competition and the values and ethics that it carries with it, is a great way for children to learn about how to compete fairly with others. It is one of the many life skills that children can learn from playing youth sports, and it prepares them for the many different kinds of competition they will face in life, as well as giving them, "an opportunity to understand the healthy aspects of competition in a friendly environment. Students of all ages who participate in sports have been found to cope better with competition in other areas of their life" (Yan & McCullagh, 2004).

Become a Voter

To become a registered voter you must complete an application stating:

1. Full legal name
2. Residence address
3. Drivers License number is required if you don't want to give your whole Social Security number or the last four digits of your Social Security number. By law, these numbers are kept confidential and used for internal purposes only.
4. Date of birth
5. Signature and date signed 

You sign an oath on the application stating that you are a citizen of the U.S. and a resident of Georgia, you reside at the address stated, that you are 18 years of age, that you are not a felon and that you are not mentally incompetent. It is the voter's responsibility to complete a new application each time they move within the county.

Billing Information

At Wayne County Emergency Medical Services we use a third party billing company to manage, distribute, and collect your billing information and payments. If you have any questions about your statement you received you can contact;

TEMS
844-399-6379 Extension 103
Fax – 912-332-7058

Business Licenses

Plus $12.50 for each employee (10 and above) to a maximum of $600.00

License Renewal Date: Before April 1st of Each Year

LATE FEE: $35.00

Coaches

  Would you like to coach?

  Contact the Wayne County Recreation Department

  WCRD Coaches Policy and Ethics

  NYSCA Coaches Certification

Criminal History Information

Policies for Criminal History Search Requests

The Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court and State Court of Wayne County does not conduct “criminal history searches” of misdemeanor or felony files. 

Parties or agencies wanting or requiring a criminal history search on any individual should follow the procedures detailed in the Services menu on the Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s web site for obtaining criminal history data from local law enforcement agencies and/or the Georgia Crime Information Center.  The 911 center located at 155 North Wayne Street requires a picture ID and a payment of $20.00 for any individual requesting a criminal background check. 

Copies of specific criminal dispositions may be obtained from this Office upon request and upon payment of costs required by statute (which is $.50 per page, plus $2.50 for certification.

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Drug Court

History of the National Drug Court

The history of Drug Courts can best be summarized from a June 29, 2000 news release by Attorney General Janet Reno:

Justice Department Grants to Help 99 Communities

Assist Non-Violent Offenders with Drug Problems 

Washington, DC - The Justice Department today announced that it will provide more than $25 million to 99 communities to help them monitor non-violent, substance abusing offenders, through drug courts that oversee their rehabilitation and use sanctions to keep them on the right track. The grants to plan, implement or enhance drug courts will be made by the Justice Department's Office of Justice Programs (OJP). 

"Over the past 10 years, we have seen drug courts go from a concept to a full-fledged, successful initiative with more than 500 courts operating across the nation," said Attorney General Janet Reno. "These courts are helping offenders become drug-free, responsible members of their communities." 

Participants in the initiative are less likely to commit crimes after graduating from a drug court. In Escambia County, Florida, 36 months after admission to the drug court program, only 48 percent of the program graduates were re-arrested as compared to 86 percent of non-graduates and 63 percent of offenders who were sentenced to probation. In Jefferson City, Kentucky, only 13 percent of the program graduates were re-arrested for a felony one year after graduation, while 55 percent of eligible offenders who declined to participate in the program were re-arrested for a felony during that same time period. 

Thirty-eight of today's grants - totaling more than $5 million will help Native American tribes. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's 1997 National Household Survey on Drug Abuse reported that compared to the total U.S. population, Native Americans have higher rates of drug use and alcohol dependence and a higher need for drug abuse treatment. 

"We are pleased to be able to help tribal governments use these effective courts to manage and assist offenders who have substance abuse problems," said OJP Acting Assistant Attorney General Mary Lou Leary. 

Since the drug court program was authorized in the President's 1994 Crime Act, OJP has made approximately 650 grants totaling more than $125. More than 500 drug courts are operating in the United States and more than 280 are being planned. All 50 states have drug courts in operation or in the planning stages. Twenty-two states have enacted legislation that authorizes or funds drug courts and 12 additional states are considering such legislation. 

More than 3,500 participants who lost custody of their children have regained custody after participating in the drug court program. More than 4,500 participants have become current in child support payments after graduating from a drug court.

E-Court Services

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Pay Traffic Fines Online - Coming Soon!

Job Postings

Available Job Postings will be here. If none are listed, we have no openings. Check back often.

Wayne County is an equal opportunity employer. Wayne County Government does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. 

Facilities

Financial Reports

Monthly financial reports can be found on this page. See the News & Notices link for access to each report.

All financial reports can be found in the Financial Reports section of the Document Center.

Garbage Pickup

(In Unincorporated Areas)

Services by: Republic Services 

New Service Setup: (912) 715-7636

For Additional Cans: (912) 715-7636

For Can Replacement: (912) 715-7636

Trash is scheduled for pickup once per week. The day is based on which area of the county you are located in. 

In case of bad weather or holiday, service will resume on following day. 

If and when trash is ever missed, call us ASAP to inform us of the miss: (912) 715-7636

Georgia Environmental Protection Division

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U.S. Code

How to Pay Your Taxes

Tax payments may be made at our office, located at:

341 E. Walnut St.

Jesup, GA 31545

Mail to Wayne County Tax Commissioner,

P. O. Box 287

Jesup, GA  31598, or online at www.waynegatax.com.

History of EMS

Wayne County started our first ambulance service in September of 1972. The department has grown and changed through the years to provide a better standard of care to the visitors and citizens of Wayne County.

Jury Information

Courtroom Dress & Conduct Code

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Jury Laws & Procedures

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Landfill

Wayne County Residential (household MSW only) = $11.32 per ton plus fuel recovery fee

Wayne County Commercial = $62.06 per ton plus fuel recovery fee

Non-Resident = $62.06 per ton plus fuel recovery fee

One ton minimum charge. All loads must be tarped or a $12.25 no-tarp fee will be added.

Hard hats and safety vest are required they rent them out for $2.45 for each person getting out of the vehicle. 

We do not accept tires...white goods...batteries and liquids. No hazardous waste!! 

We are a state-of-the-art GA EPD and US EPA permitted solid waste disposal facility with all the latest environmental safe guards including leachate collection and groundwater protection. The trash cells are lined with HDPE to contain and manage the waste in a responsible environmental manner. We have received a 100% compliance from the GA EPD the past 10 inspections covering 5 years.

Local Court Information

Civil Case Assignment System

Court Fee Schedule:

• Appeals to Supreme Court and Court of Appeals
• Civil Cases
• Liens and General Execution Docket
• Miscellaneous Costs
• Notary Public
• Other Recording
• Passport Fees
• Sheriff's Service Fees
• Trade Name Registration
• Uniform Commercial Code and Personal Property

Miscellaneous

Court Record Retention Schedule

Drivers License Requirements

Garnishee's Responsibilities

Military Discharge Records

Sex Offender Registry

Trade Name Registration Info

Wayne County Board of Equalization

Rates

Wayne County Transit provides transportation to the consumers of Wayne Service Center, Aging, Mental Health, Department of Family and Children Services and Dept. of Labor – Vocational Rehabilitation. These trips have to be ordered through each of the agencies that are connected to the Department of Human Resources. The Wayne County Transit is also open to the public. 

Fares For Regular (Advance Notice) Service

Regular Fare

Over 100 Miles Charged @ Charter Prices .30 Per Mile

Elderly/Handicapped | Children 5 and Under

Notary Public Information

About Notaries

Notary Files and Forms

Georgia Notary Public - Online

Officials

Wayne County Parks & Recreation is always accepting applications for officials in football, basketball, baseball, soccer and softball.

If you or someone you know experienced and would like to officiate in any of these sports please click the application link below to print off a copy of our official's application. We do offer some training. Officials are paid through an association in some sports and on a game by game basis. Should you have any questions or concerns feel free to contact us today! 

Official Application

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