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WGTC News

West Georgia Technical College Foundation Establishes Doug and Carol Mabry Scholarship Fund Through $75,000 Gift

May 18, 2026

Carrollton, GA – The West Georgia Technical College Foundation has received a generous $75,000 gift from Doug and Carol Mabry to establish the Doug and Carol Mabry Scholarship Fund, creating new scholarship opportunities for students pursuing careers in Diesel Equipment Technology and Welding & Joining Technology at West Georgia Technical College (WGTC). The newly established…

West Georgia Technical College Honors Graduates at 2026 Spring Commencement Ceremonies

May 18, 2026

CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) celebrated its graduates on Thursday, May 7, with two commencement ceremonies held at the Murphy Campus Conference Center in Waco and the Callaway Conference Center in LaGrange. The ceremonies honored students who received associate degrees, diplomas, and technical certificates across various fields, including healthcare, information technology, business,…

Caycee Tyler Named 2026 McGraw Hill Pathfinder Award Recipient

May 13, 2026

CARROLLTON, GA – Caycee Tyler, Department Chair of Natural Sciences and Biology Instructor at West Georgia Technical College, has been selected as a recipient of the 2026 McGraw Hill Pathfinder Award. Presented by McGraw Hill, a leading global provider of education solutions for preK-12, higher education and professional learning, this national honor recognizes educators who…

WGTC Celebrates Microsoft Scholars with Signing Day Event

May 13, 2026

DOUGLASVILLE, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) proudly celebrated a milestone by hosting a signing day event for its newest Microsoft Scholars students. Oritheon Hamilton, Jordan Norbraten, Nitacha Smith, Shaun Kallner, Aiden Hubbard, Cameron Newsome, and Antonio Richards were awarded full scholarships through the Microsoft Scholars Program. This prestigious opportunity was made possible through…

WGTC’s Dental Hygiene Class of 2026 Achieves 100% Pass Rate on CRDTS Exam

May 4, 2026

DOUGLASVILLE, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is proud to announce that the Dental Hygiene Class of 2026 achieved a 100% pass rate on the Central Regional Dental Testing Services (CRDTS) exam. As part of the requirement for licensure, the CRDTS exam assesses dental hygiene students’ professional knowledge, skills, abilities, and clinical judgment to…

West Georgia Technical College Sponsors and Participates in Coweta Grand Prix with Student-Built Derby Car

May 4, 2026

NEWNAN, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) proudly participated in and sponsored this year’s Coweta Grand Prix, a community event held in downtown Newnan that brings together schools, organizations, and local partners for a day centered around creativity, engineering, and friendly competition. The Coweta Grand Prix is a community-based soapbox derby-style racing event that…

Monica Murray Named 2026 Linda Pickelsimer Administrative Assistant of the Year

April 27, 2026

CARROLLTON, GA – The Carroll County Chamber of Commerce has named Monica Murray, Chief Executive Assistant to the President at West Georgia Technical College (WGTC), as the recipient of the 2026 Linda Pickelsimer Administrative Assistant of the Year Award. Murray was recognized and presented the award during the Administrative Assistant of the Year Luncheon, presented…

West Georgia Technical College Hosts Women in Construction Leadership Forum

April 22, 2026

CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) recently hosted its Women in Construction Leadership Forum, a student-led initiative through the college’s Commercial Construction Management (CCMN) program that connected students with industry leaders for a day of insight, mentorship, and hands-on engagement. Inspired by Women in Construction Week, the forum brought together more than 70…

WGTC Nursing Students to Benefit from UWG Partnership Through HRSA Grant

April 15, 2026

WACO, GA – Five West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) nursing students will benefit from a new opportunity created through a partnership with the University of West Georgia (UWG)  as a sub-award recipient of a Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) grant aimed at strengthening Georgia’s nursing workforce and expanding educational pathways. Backed by more than…

West Georgia Technical College Brings Biology to Life with zSpace Technology

April 13, 2026

CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is transforming science education with the implementation of zSpace, an augmented and virtual reality learning platform now enhancing biology instruction. As one of the first colleges in the Technical College System of Georgia to adopt this technology, WGTC is leading the way in innovative, technology-driven education. Using…