City of Waycross
City Clerk

The City Clerk is the official custodian of the records of the City including minutes of Commission meetings, ordinances and resolutions. The City Clerk also updates the Code of Ordinances of the City. These are available online.

City Clerk

The City Clerk approves all business licenses issued by the City.

The original minutes of all meetings since the City was incorporated in 1874 are available at City Hall. People interested in historical research can contact the City Clerk.

Business Licenses

Applications for new business licenses are available here. Businesses operating in the City pay an occupation tax based on the gross sales of the business and the type of business. New licenses require the approval of the Code Department. Renewals are issued on an annual basis.

Our Team

  • City Clerk

    Jacqualine Powell
  • Assistant to the City Clerk

    Marquis Nixon
    912.490.2124