WGTC News
WGTC Announces Amanda Thomas as Assistant Vice President of Institutional Research and Effectiveness
CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is proud to announce the appointment of Amanda Thomas as the Assistant Vice President of Institutional Research and Effectiveness. With nearly ten years of experience in higher education leadership, Thomas brings a strong background in academic compliance, accreditation, curriculum development and institutional assessment. In her new role…
Carrollton, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is gaining national recognition for its campus safety efforts thanks to the expertise and leadership of Police Chief James Perry. Earlier this year, Chief Perry was invited to write an article for Campus Safety Magazine highlighting WGTC’s implementation of the CENTEGIX mobile panic alert system. The article,…
CARROLLTON, GA (August 21, 2025) — As part of its membership in Community Colleges of Appalachia (CCA), West Georgia Technical College has announced that its graduates and employees can now more easily further their education through accredited online Western Governors University (WGU). Representatives from CCA and WGU signed a transfer institution agreement at CCA’s recent…
TALLAPOOSA, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is expanding opportunities for high school students by launching a full Cosmetology for Licensure program at Haralson County High School’s College and Career Academy (HC CCA), marking the first time WGTC has offered a complete program on the high school campus site. The inaugural class consists of…
CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is pleased to announce the appointment of two new members to its board of directors. Blake Doss and Scott Ingram were sworn in at the August board meeting and officially begin service this month. The West Georgia Technical College Board of Directors is composed of members nominated…
CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is proud to announce that its Police Department has earned full State Certification through the Georgia Law Enforcement Certification Program, placing it among the first group of college police departments in the nation to achieve this recognition as part of a statewide initiative by the Technical College…
CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is proud to announce the promotion of Alan Threadgill to Associate Dean of the School of Manufacturing, Transportation, and Trades (MTT). In his new role, Threadgill will oversee academic programming and strategic initiatives for one of the college’s most vital and growing divisions. With a strong background…
CARROLLTON, GA – More than 40 law enforcement officers from across West Georgia recently gathered at West Georgia Technical College’s Carroll Campus for an intensive weeklong training focused on preparing for active shooter incidents. Led by certified ALERRT (Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training) instructors from the West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) Police Department, Carrollton…
WACO, GA – Today, West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) proudly recognized the accomplishments of nearly 200 students during its summer commencement ceremony, honoring graduates who have completed associate degrees, technical diplomas, and technical certificates of credit across a variety of high-demand fields. The event, held at WGTC’s Murphy Campus Conference Center in Waco, celebrated the…
WACO, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) Surgical Technology students recently traveled to Orlando, Florida, to attend the Association of Surgical Technologists (AST) National Conference, where they demonstrated excellence, leadership, and professionalism on a national stage. Students Liliana Lara, Ashland Linton, and Lyndsay Ward represented WGTC at the conference, participating in educational sessions, networking…