By September 1869, the town included five stores, a sawmill, and a railroad eating house in addition to Clary's hotel.

On August 27, 1872, eastern sections of Appling land districts 3 and 4 were added to Wayne County.

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 9,809 people, 3,754 households, and 2,365 families residing in the city.

This complex replaced the original Wayne County High School on Orange Street, and was completed in 2002.

All sporting events except basketball and tennis and track including football, baseball, soccer, and softball, are held at the original Wayne County High School complex.