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WGTC News

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…

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…

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…

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…

West Georgia Technical College FBLA Collegiate Members Excel at State Conference, Advance to Nationals

April 6, 2026

CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (, held March 27–29, 2026, in Atlanta. The annual conference brought together top-performing students from across the state for two days of competitive…

West Georgia Technical College Names Terri Brooks Director of Economic Development

April 6, 2026

LAGRANGE, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) has appointed Terri Brooks as Director of Economic Development. In this role, Brooks will support and advance the College’s non-credit workforce training…

WGTC Dean Honored for Statewide Impact on Law Enforcement Safety Through Phlebotomy Training

March 26, 2026

CARROLLTON, GA – Dr. Phyllis Ingham, Dean of the School of Health Sciences at West Georgia Technical College (WGTC), has been recognized for her outstanding contributions to Georgia’s Law Enforcement…

West Georgia Technical College Invites Community to “My Knighthawk Experience” Open House

March 16, 2026

CARROLLTON, GA — West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is inviting prospective students and community members to get an inside look at campus life during its upcoming My Knighthawk Experience Open…

West Georgia Technical College Hosts Microsoft Career Networking Event at Douglas Campus

March 16, 2026

DOUGLASVILLE, GA — Nearly 100 students from West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) and area residents participated in a technology-focused career networking event at the college’s Douglas Campus on Tuesday, March…

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…