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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 morning, afternoon, and evening classes will be available in Carroll, Douglas, Coweta, Troup, Franklin, Meriwether, and Haralson counties. Registration Details and Class Locations: WGTC Campuses…

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WGTC Hosts Non-Traditional Career Tech Leadership Forum at Douglas Campus

December 19, 2025

DOUGLASVILLE, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) hosted a Non-Traditional Career Tech Leadership Forum at its Douglas Campus, bringing together students, faculty, staff, and community leaders for an academic and motivational event focused on leadership and non-traditional career pathways. Designed for students pursuing careers in fields where individuals are underrepresented, the forum emphasized the…

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WGTC Adult Education Program Celebrates Graduates at Fall Commencement

December 19, 2025

LAGRANGE, GA – The Adult Education program at West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) celebrated its ESL and GED graduates with a commencement ceremony held Thursday, December 11, at WGTC’s Callaway Conference Center in LaGrange. “This is a special occasion for our graduates and their loved ones,” Rebecca Wheeler, Dean of Adult Education, said. “It is…

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West Georgia Technical College Celebrates Fall 2025 Graduates

December 17, 2025

CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) proudly celebrated its fall 2025 graduates on Thursday, December 11, with two commencement ceremonies held at the Murphy Campus Conference Center in Waco and the Callaway Conference Center in LaGrange. The ceremonies recognized students who have earned associate degrees, diplomas, and technical certificates in fields including healthcare,…

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West Georgia Technical College Names Tyice Mills Funeral Service Education Program Director

December 16, 2025

WACO, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) has named Tyice D. Mills as Program Director of its Funeral Service Education program. With more than 22 years of experience as a licensed funeral director and embalmer, Mills brings a career rooted in service, compassion, and education. A Detroit native, she has devoted her professional life…

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West Georgia Technical College Announces Anthony Cardenas as New Vice President of Student Affairs

December 15, 2025

CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is proud to announce the appointment of Anthony Cardenas as the Vice President of Student Affairs effective December 1, 2025. With more than 25 years of experience in higher education leadership, Cardenas brings a wealth of knowledge, energy, and strategic vision to the role. Cardenas has served…

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West Georgia Technical College Celebrates First Graduates of Credit-Bearing Electrical Lineworker Program

November 26, 2025

WACO, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is excited to recognize the first group of students to complete the Electrical Lineworker program since it officially transitioned from the Economic Development division into a credit-bearing academic program. These students have completed their training and will graduate in December. The inaugural academic cohort includes Jay Pee…

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West Georgia Technical College Announces 2026 Rick Perkins Award and GOAL Winners

November 25, 2025

WACO, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) has announced the recipients of its 2026 Rick Perkins Award for Excellence in Technical Instruction (RPA) and Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL), honoring outstanding achievement among faculty and students. The announcement was made on November 13 at WGTC’s GOAL and RPA Banquet, an annual event that…

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West Georgia Technical College Celebrates Veterans with Campuswide Events and Parade Participation

November 17, 2025

DOUGLASVILLE, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) recognized veterans this year with a series of campuswide events and community involvement for Veterans Day. The college, which serves 240 veteran students, faculty, and staff, as well as 203 military dependents, demonstrated its ongoing commitment to supporting those who have served through both recognition and year-round…

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West Georgia Technical College Celebrates Project Kick-Off for Microsoft Datacenter Academy Mock Lab Facility

November 17, 2025

DOUGLASVILLE, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) hosted a Project Kick-Off event at its Douglas Campus to mark the beginning of construction on the new Microsoft Datacenter Academy Mock Lab Facility. The event brought together WGTC leadership, Microsoft representatives, community leaders, and other key stakeholders to celebrate the next step in a partnership designed…