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LAGRANGE, GA – West Georgia Technical College’s (WGTC) career services department has partnered with the College of Manufacturing, Transportation, and Trade and the Dow Jones Printing Plant in LaGrange to launch a…

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…

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…

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,…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

LAGRANGE, GA – Students in the Cosmetology program at West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) recently partnered with Pathways Service Center in LaGrange to help clients prepare for Nightto Shine, a…

CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is excited to offer free applications to prospective students during Free Application Month this March. From March 1 through March 31, students…

CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) today announced the launch of its new UAS (Unmanned Aircraft Systems) Maintenance Technician program, an accelerated workforce training pathway designed to prepare…

DOUGLASVILLE, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is proud to announce that Dental Hygiene student Jaycie Edgar has been selected as a recipient of the Hinman Dental Hygiene Student…

CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is launching a new Diagnostic Medical Sonography Associate Degree program at its Carroll Campus and is now accepting applications for a Program…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is celebrating a historic milestone with the largest graduating class in the college’s history. For Academic Year 2025 (AY25), the number of…

LAGRANGE, GA – Students in West Georgia Technical College’s (WGTC) pilot Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education (IELCE) class recently took their learning beyond the classroom by volunteering to clean…

CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is proud to announce Michael Jiles as the recipient of the 2025 Alumni of the Year Award. This prestigious honor recognizes outstanding…

CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) received two top awards honoring board members at the annual Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) Leadership Conference in Savannah. The Board…

CARROLLTON, GA – Rebecca Wheeler, Dean of Adult Education at West Georgia Technical College (WGTC), recently completed the Technical College System of Georgia’s (TCSG) Senior Leadership Academy, a transformative professional…

CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is proud to announce that it will host virtual sessions of Leadercast 2025: Legacy of Impact across all campuses throughout October. More…

DOUGLASVILLE, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Christy Smith as the new Associate Dean of Health Sciences. Smith brings nearly two decades…

WACO, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) recently celebrated a milestone in the construction of its new Stanley H. Bressner Industrial Technology Building at the Murphy Campus with a…

DOUGLASVILLE, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is launching a fast-track opportunity for adults to earn their GED in just three days—completely free of charge. The Accelerated Academy will…

CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) successfully hosted two National Manufacturing Day events this year — one at its Carroll campus and the other in partnership with the…

DOUGLASVILLE, GA – The West Georgia Technical College Foundation (WGTC Foundation) is honored to announce a transformative $1 million gift from Eric Bressner in memory of his father, Stanley H.…

DOUGLASVILLE, GA – Five West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) students successfully concluded the Google Data Center Student Immersion Program, a six-week summer initiative providing a comprehensive introduction to the data…

Carrollton, GA – The West Georgia Technical College Economic Development division (WGTC) and Unmanned Safety Institute (USI) are proud to announce the launch of a new Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

WACO, GA – The West Georgia Technical College Foundation is rolling out the red carpet for its 23rd Annual Black Tie & Boots fundraiser, set for Friday, September 19, 2025,…

CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) has partnered with TydenBrooks in Tallapoosa to launch a new internship program that offers students in engineering and electrical systems valuable hands-on…

DOUGLASVILLE, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC), in partnership with Elevate Douglas, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Sumitomo Electric Lightwave, hosted two hands-on fiber optic training events: an interactive…

DOUGLASVILLE, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is proud to announce that Brandi Sanchez, Financial Aid Coordinator at the Douglas Campus, has been selected to join the Leadership Douglas…

  DOUGLASVILLE, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) proudly welcomed Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) Commissioner Greg Dozier to its Douglasville Campus last week. During his visit, Commissioner…

West Georgia Technical College was honored to receive a $2,500 donation from the Rotary Club of Carrollton to support The Rotary Club of Carrollton Scholarship. These $500 scholarships are awarded…

Carrollton, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is proud to announce that its Adult Education program has received a $10,000 grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation (DGLF). The…

CARROLLTON, GA – Seven students from West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) showcased their skills on a national stage at the 2024 Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) National Leadership Conference…

NEWNAN, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is proud to announce the appointment of Chris Page as Dean of its newly established School of Public Safety and Professional Services.…

CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College’s (WGTC) Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Collegiate chapter excelled at the recent Georgia FBLA Collegiate State Leadership Conference in Atlanta, showcasing their…

CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) celebrated its graduates on Thursday, May 8 with two commencement ceremonies at the Murphy Campus Conference Center in Waco and the Callaway…

LAGRANGE, GA – The Adult Education program at West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) celebrated its ESL and GED graduates with a commencement ceremony held Wednesday, May 7, at WGTC’s Callaway…

DOUGLASVILLE, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is proud to announce that the Dental Hygiene Class of 2025 achieved a 100% pass rate on the Central Regional Dental Testing…

Carrollton, GA – Job seekers, polish up those résumés—West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) invites you to its “Kickstart Your Career” hiring event, happening Wednesday, April 30, from 4:00 to 7:00…

DOUGLASVILLE, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) was honored to welcome U.S. Congresswoman Lucy McBath to its Douglas Campus yesterday for a special visit spotlighting the college’s innovative workforce…

CARROLLTON, GA – The West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) Foundation is pleased to announce a new scholarship opportunity for students pursuing careers in the skilled trades, made possible by a…

CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is proud to recognize Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) student Hannah Chapman for her outstanding performance during a recent emergency call that…

CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) will host its annual Tech Night open house event this month at four campus locations. The event will be held from 4…

Carrollton, GA – West Georgia Technical College’s (WGTC) Adult Education department recently hosted a graduation ceremony at a local correctional institution, recognizing the hard work and achievements of incarcerated students…

Douglasville, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is pleased to announce the promotion of Jeremy Eason to Dean of the School of Business and Public Services, effective immediately. Eason…

Carrollton, GA – The West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of two community members to its Board of Trustees: Emory Barber, Vice President of…

Douglasville, GA – In observance of Women’s History Month, West Georgia Technical College’s (WGTC) Student Life department hosted a Women in Entrepreneurship Forum on the Douglas Campus, providing students with…

NEWNAN, GA – As the demand for registered nurses continues to rise, West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is helping to address the shortage through its LPN-to-RN Bridge program. This year,…

CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) students joined other technical colleges from across the state to compete at the SkillsUSA Georgia State Leadership and Skills Conference held February…

CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is excited to team up with the Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC) to offer free applications to prospective students in March. From…

CARROLLTON, GA – The West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) Foundation awarded 71 individual scholarships for the 2025 spring semester totaling $57,984. Scholarships cover a wide range of educational expenses, including…

DOUGLASVILLE, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) has been honored as the “Large Business of the Year” at the Douglas County Chamber Winter Ball, held on February 8. This…

West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is proud to announce that Dental Hygiene student Lisa Ashton has been selected as a recipient of the Hinman Dental Hygiene Student Scholarship. This $1,000…

Carrollton, GA – Rebecca Wheeler, Dean of Adult Education, has been selected to represent West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) in the Technical College System of Georgia’s (TCSG) 2025 Senior Leadership…

Carrollton, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is pleased to announce the President’s List and Dean’s List students for the 2024 fall semester. Students who earn 12 or more…

LAGRANGE, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is excited to announce the upcoming renovation of its East Campus, located at 220 Fort Drive, to establish the Electrification and Transportation…

DOUGLASVILLE, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) proudly celebrated a milestone by hosting a signing day event for its inaugural Microsoft Scholars students. Oritheon Hamilton of Douglas County, Aiden…

CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is excited to announce that Cassandra Stigliano has been named the 2025 Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education (EAGLE) winner. Stigliano will…

CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is excited to announce that Willie Walker has been selected as the 2025 Adult Education Outstanding Teacher of the Year (OTOY). Walker…

CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) proudly celebrated its fall 2024 graduates on Thursday, December 12, with two commencement ceremonies held at the Murphy Campus Conference Center in…

WACO, GA – The Adult Education program at West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) celebrated its ESL and GED graduates with a commencement ceremony held Wednesday, December 11, at WGTC’s Murphy…

CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) proudly hosted a “Signing Day” to honor six students selected as Metallica Scholars, marking an exciting step in their educational and professional…

CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is proud to announce the promotion of Jennifer Turner to the position of police sergeant. With over 20 years of law enforcement…

DOUGLASVILLE, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is excited to announce a strategic partnership with Microsoft to develop a Microsoft Data Center Academy at WGTC’s Douglas Campus. The academy…

WACO, GA – Eight students recently graduated from West Georgia Technical College’s (WGTC) Lineworker Apprentice Program, a six-week, non-credit workforce training program offered by the College’s Economic Development Division. Hayden…