Homes for Sale in Wayne County, GA
Railroad towns, pine timber and the Altamaha River, which forms the county’s northeast edge.
Trains, timber and the Altamaha
Wayne County has always run on trains and timber. Jesup grew up where two railroads crossed, and Odum and Screven began as stops on the same lines.
Jesup is the county seat and its center, with the hospital and a technical college campus. Odum sits on US 341 northwest of Jesup, and Screven on US 84 to the southwest. Outside the towns, homes sit on country roads and in newer developments in the pine woods.
- County seat
- Jesupa railroad junction since 1869
- Schools
- One districtWayne County School System, countywide
- Known for
- Trains and timberAmtrak stops at the 1899 depot
- Getting around
- US 84 · US 341plus US 25, US 301 and Amtrak
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In Jesup
Near the hospital, the college and the depot.
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Small railroad towns on US 341 and US 84.
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Wooded homesites, farm tracts and river land.
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Jesup
Jesup grew up around a junction of two railroads in 1869 and became the county seat in 1873. Amtrak’s Silver Meteor stops at the restored 1899 depot on Broad Street, and Arch Fest and Train Day fill downtown each October. RYAM’s cellulose plant and research center are here, and paper manufacturing is a big source of local jobs.
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Odum began as a sawmill community on the railroad, named in 1887 for landowner Godfrey Odum. US 341 is its Main Street, and the Odum Day Festival comes each October. Screven, on US 84 southwest of Jesup, dates to the railroad’s arrival in 1857, and its elementary school still uses buildings from 1922. Lake Lindsay Grace lies between the two.
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Across the county, a good share of the housing has been built since 2000, much of it in newer developments in the pine woods. In Jesup itself, most homes are older detached houses, and out in the county manufactured homes make up a large share. Land runs from wooded homesites to farm tracts and river land near the Altamaha.
What to check before you offer
Which schoolThe Wayne County School System serves the whole county, with elementary schools in Jesup, Odum and Screven. Confirm the school for a specific address with the district.
Inside or outside city limitsAsk whether a home is inside Jesup, Odum or Screven city limits and on city water and sewer. If it has a well and septic system, have both inspected.
Near the AltamahaThe river forms the county’s northeast edge, and river land brings flood questions. Check the flood zone on any tract near it before you offer.
Farm and timber landStanding timber can add to what a rural tract is worth. We check timber value, access and septic with you before you make an offer.
Talk to Alicia about Wayne County
Our office is in Hazlehurst. Call or text Alicia and the team, and we will help you compare Jesup, Odum and Screven, and the land in between, before you make an offer.
Alicia and her husband, Randy, went above and beyond for our home buying process!Karleigh and Johnny Runyon, Screven
Schools, parks and getting around
Schools
- Wayne County School System
- Elementary schools in Jesup, Odum and Screven
- Coastal Pines Technical College, Jesup campus
The river and the lake
- Jaycee Landing on the Altamaha, with RV sites
- Lake Lindsay Grace and its picnic pavilions
- Jesup’s recreation center and pool
Around town
- Arch Fest and Train Day each October
- Dogwood Festival in spring
- Odum Day Festival and the Jaycee Fair
- Wayne Memorial Hospital on South First Street
Getting around
- Amtrak’s Silver Meteor at the Jesup depot
- US 341 to Brunswick and through Odum
- US 84 west through Screven
School information is factual and by district. Always confirm a specific address with the district.
Wayne County FAQ
What towns are in Wayne County, GA?
Wayne County has three incorporated towns: Jesup, the county seat; Odum, on US 341 northwest of Jesup; and Screven, on US 84 to the southwest. The rest of the county is pine woods, farms, homes on country roads and newer developments, with the Altamaha River along the northeast edge.
What is Wayne County known for?
Trains, timber and the Altamaha. Jesup is known as the town that trains built, and Amtrak's Silver Meteor still stops at its restored depot. Forest products have long been the base of the economy, and the county calls the river the center of its fishing, boating, hunting and camping.
Which school district serves Wayne County?
The Wayne County School System serves the whole county. It runs Wayne County High School, Arthur Williams and Martha Puckett middle schools, and elementary schools in Jesup, Odum and Screven. School assignment depends on the address, so confirm it with the district for any home you consider.
Is there land for sale in Wayne County?
Land does come up for sale here, from wooded homesites to farm tracts and river land. Farms in the county grow cotton, corn and peanuts, and woodland covers a large share of farm acreage. Our home search includes lots and acreage, and we help buyers check flood zones, access, septic and timber value before making an offer.
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