WGTC Adult Education to Offer FREE GED Classes This January

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
Weekly GED preparation classes are held at all WGTC campuses.
Locations: Carroll, Douglas, Coweta, LaGrange and Murphy campuses.

Registration: January 6 and 13 at 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Goodwill Newnan (Thomas Crossroads)
Classes will be offered on Tuesdays and Wednesdays

Location: Goodwill in Newnan, 3121 Hwy 34 East Newnan, GA 30265

Registration: January 6 at 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at the WGTC Coweta Campus.

MWI Workforce Institute, Villa Rica
Classes will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: MWI Institute, Tri-County Plaza, 451 W. Bankhead Hwy Suite 117 Villa Rica, GA 30180

Registration: January 12 at 1:00 p.m.

The Adult Education program offers a wide range of benefits, including free official GED® or HiSET practice tests and scholarships for high school equivalency testing for those who qualify. Students also receive college and career guidance, resume preparation with mock interviews and employer referrals. Additional opportunities include computer literacy certifications, graduation ceremonies, and Integrated Education and Training (IET) workforce programs designed to connect education with career advancement.

“Our program is built on people who truly care,” said Rebecca Wheeler, Dean of Adult Education. “From our amazing instructors to our supportive staff, everyone is here to help students succeed. If 2026 is the year you’re ready to try something new, I encourage you to step out of your comfort zone and come check us out—you might be surprised at what you can achieve.”

Individuals interested in enrolling can learn more and RSVP for a new student information session by visiting westgatech.edu/ged.

For additional information, contact WGTC Adult Education at wgtcadulted@westgatech.edu or 770.836.3192.

West Georgia Technical College, with campuses in Carroll, Coweta, Douglas, Haralson, and Troup counties and class sites in Heard and Meriwether counties, offers more than 120 associate degree, diploma, and technical certificate programs of study.