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WGTC News

Trisha Pomerville Named 2026 Outstanding Adult Education Teacher of the Year by TCSG

March 12, 2026

CARROLLTON, GA – Trisha Pomerville, an instructor in the Adult Education program at West Georgia Technical College (WGTC), has been named the 2026 Outstanding Adult Education Teacher of the Year…

WGTC Cosmetology Students Help Pathways Clients Shine at Night to Shine Prom

March 10, 2026

LAGRANGE, GA – Students in the Cosmetology program at West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) recently partnered with Pathways Service Center in LaGrange to help clients prepare for Nightto Shine, a…

WGTC to Waive Application Fees in March

March 4, 2026

CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is excited to offer free applications to prospective students during Free Application Month this March. From March 1 through March 31, students…

WGTC EAGLE Delegate and Outstanding Teacher of the Year Advance as State Finalists

March 4, 2026

NEWNAN, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is proud to announce that Adult Education student Shaw Orange and instructor Trisha Pomerville will represent the college as state finalists at…

Community Leaders and Industry Partners Inspire Students at Annual 8th Grade Expo

February 25, 2026

CARROLLTON, GA – The Carroll County Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual 8th Grade Expo at West Georgia Technical College’s (WGTC) Carroll Campus in February, in partnership with WGTC. More…

West Georgia Technical College Debuts UAS Maintenance Technician Program to Support Safe and Reliable Drone Operations Across Metro Atlanta and West Georgia

February 12, 2026

CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) today announced the launch of its new UAS (Unmanned Aircraft Systems) Maintenance Technician program, an accelerated workforce training pathway designed to prepare…

West Georgia Technical College Student Jaycie Edgar Named Hinman Scholar

February 9, 2026

DOUGLASVILLE, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is proud to announce that Dental Hygiene student Jaycie Edgar has been selected as a recipient of the Hinman Dental Hygiene Student…

Southwire Vice President Casey Long Joins WGTC Board of Directors

February 3, 2026

CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Casey Long, vice president of industrial manufacturing at Southwire, to its Board of Directors. Casey…

West Georgia Technical College Seeks Program Director for New Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program

January 27, 2026

CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is launching a new Diagnostic Medical Sonography Associate Degree program at its Carroll Campus and is now accepting applications for a Program…

WGTC Adult Education to Offer FREE GED Classes This January

December 30, 2025

CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College’s (WGTC) Adult Education program is helping individuals reach their educational goals in 2026 by offering free GED® preparation classes beginning in January. Flexible…