Waynesboro, the Bird Dog Capital of the World, is located in East Central Georgia about 25 miles south of the metropolitan Augusta area and 100 miles northwest of Savannah.
Surrounding cities include Augusta, Swainsboro, Wrens, Louisville, Washington, Millen and Sylvania.

Things to see and do while visiting Waynesboro include: Waynesboro-Burke County Museum Di-Lane Plantation Antique Shops Wimberly House Walking Tour of Historic Homes/Churches Confederate Memorial Cemetery Augusta Tech - Waynesboro Campus Burke County Library Magnolia Springs State Park Recreational opportunities include: Hunting Fishing Golfing Boating Tennis Real Estate Information

RECREATION & EVENTS Waynesboro Country Club An 18-hole private golf club on Herndon Road is a 6,834-yard course from the championship tees. Membership fees are reasonable, and the climate allows for year round play. 706-554-2262 Applewood Golf Course A public golf course, Applewood was built in an old apple orchard. Some trees still remain along the winding fairways. Applewood features a new clubhouse, 18 holes of fun and challenging golf and a putting green. The course measures 6,935 yards from the championship tees. Green fees are moderate, and carts are available. The course is open year round. Discount coupons are often available at the Burke County Museum & Chamber Of Commerce. 706-554-0028, 877-554-0144 Waynesboro-Burke County Recreation Department This excellent sports and recreation program offers a wide variety of activities for all ages. The Waynesboro facilities include tennis courts, softball and football fields and a wide range of craft instruction including cake decorating and quilting. All fields and courts are lighted for night play. A new multi-purpose building offers a gym and classrooms for expanded programs. Proposed expansion includes tennis and soccer fields, walking and bike trails, and a wading pool. SPORTING OPPORTUNITIES Burke County has long been known as a hot spot for numerous hunting, fishing and outdoor sports. Its 834 square miles of rural farmland, intertwined with planted pines and hardwood forests, make it an ideal destination for hunting many of Georgia's large and small game species. Burke County also boasts mile upon mile of fishing opportunities with portions of the Savannah and ogeechee rivers and briar Creek flowing through it, as well as numerous privately owned farm ponds, creeks and tributaries. While the majority of land and waterfront property is privately owned, Burke County is fortunate to have four Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Wildlife Management Areas (WMA) within its borders. These WMAs offer over 17,000 acres of habitat for public hunting. Di-Lane Plantation WMA This formerly private hunting plantation, established as a WMA in 1992, is the site of the annual Georgia Field Trials sponsored by the Georgia Field Trial Association. This nationally known event helped the city of Waynesboro earn the title of "The Bird Dog Capital of the World." Di-Lane's 8,100 acres are a combination of pine and hardwood stands and open fields for fall dove hunts. In recent years, Di-Lane has been specifically managed for bobwhite quail but offers excellent whitetail deer, turkey, dove and other small game opportunites. Yuchi WMA This management area, named for the Yuchi Indian tribe that lived in this region of the country, offers 7,800 acres of public hunting land, including 40 acres of planted and maintained dove fields. Yuchi is also the site of an extensive program to restore the longleaf pine and wiregrass ecosystem that once thrived in this area. It offers prime deer, turkey and small game hunting. Yuchi is also the site of a DNR proposed 110-acre lake and public fishing area to be completed in the next few years. Alexander WMA Established in 1996, Alexander is 1,300 acres of mostly pine habitat and a 20-acre maintained dove field. It allows deer hunting by archery only and opportunities for turkey, fox, bobcat, racoon and opossum. Mead Farm WMA Mead Farm is the newest WMA in Burke County and opened to the public in the fall of 2003. While it is small in size at just 200 acres, it is rumored to provide some of the finest whitetail hunting on public lands in Burke County. For information on Burke County's Wildlife Management Areas, contact the regional Game Management in Thomson at 706-595-4222. FESTIVALS & SPECIAL EVENTS Ogeechee Redbreast Festival Held each year in April, this Midville festival features food booths, crafts, fishing tournament, and music by well-known artists. The festival takes its name from the sunfish, commonly known as the redbreast, that is a favorite of anglers on the Ogeechee River. Burke Farm Festival Sponsored by the Waynesboro Shrine Club, this September event honors the agricultural heritage of Burke County. The festival begins with a talent search featuring local performers and concludes with a parade and craft show. Christmas on Liberty Square Liberty Street is closed in the downtown district for this festive holiday affair held the first Friday in December. Merchants are open late and entertainment is provided at First Liberty Market, and food booths feature delicious treats. Exchange Club Fair Sponsored by the Waynesboro Exchange Club each year in October, this 5-day event draws thousands to the fairgrounds for food, fun and entertainment. 'Boro Beach Blast Sponsored by the Downtown Organization of Retailers, the 'Boro Beach Blast is held the last day of school in downtown Waynesboro. Features fun activities for all ages and lots of summer treats. Jaycee July 4th Fireworks Beginning at "dark-thirty" at the waynesboro-Burke County Recreation Complex. Free. Garden & Home The Burkeland garden Club sponsors a Garden Tour in the summer and Festival of Trees during the holiday season. The Town and Country Woman's Club sponsors a Christmas Tour of Homes in December.