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LAGRANGE, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is proud to announce Joe Pennington as the recipient of the 2024 Alumnus of the Year award. This award celebrates alumni who…

CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) Dual Enrollment recently hosted its annual Counselor Summit, welcoming high school counselors from across the region to discuss important topics related to…

West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) Adult Education program is hosting two in-person GED registration sessions on November 12 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. at the WGTC Carroll, Coweta, Douglas,…

LAGRANGE, GA – Steve Cromer, Vice President of Economic Development at West Georgia Technical College (WGTC), recently completed the Technical College System of Georgia’s (TCSG) Senior Leadership Academy, a transformative…

CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is pleased to announce that Beverly Kirk, Dean of Arts and Sciences, has been selected to join the Leadership Carroll Class of…

CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is pleased to announce that Joyce Freeman, Program Chair and Instructor of Early Childhood Care & Education, has been appointed to serve…

CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is excited to offer free applications to prospective students during Free Application Month this November. From November 1 through November 30, students…

CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Phyllis Ingham as the new Dean of Health Sciences. Dr. Ingham brings academic excellence,…

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…

NEWNAN, GA – On Friday, October 11, 2024, West Georgia Technical College (WGTC), Piedmont Newnan Hospital, and multiple state and local agencies successfully conducted a large-scale mass casualty training exercise.…

NEWNAN, GA – West Georgia Technical College and Piedmont Newnan Hospital along with several state and local agencies are conducting a large-scale training exercise on Friday, October 11, 2024 in…

LAGRANGE, GA – The West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) Foundation hosted its 22nd Annual Black Tie & Boots fundraiser on Friday, September 20, at the Callaway Conference Center, raising over…

NEWNAN, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) recently celebrated a decade-long partnership with the Coweta Samaritan Clinic (CSC), marking the 10th anniversary of the Coweta Samaritan Dental Clinic. The…

CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is honored to announce its selection as the first community college in Georgia, and one of 18 nationwide recipients, this year to…

CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College is pleased to announce the appointment of three new members to its board of directors. Angie Roberts, Michael Robertson, and Terrence Youmans were…

WACO, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) held its summer commencement ceremony on Thursday, August 1 at the Murphy Campus Conference Center in Waco. The ceremony honored students who…

LAGRANGE, GA – The West Georgia Technical College Foundation has announced Platinum Southeast Premier Dance Band as its musical act for the 22nd annual Black Tie & Boots fundraiser. The…

  WACO, GA – The West Georgia Technical College Foundation (WGTC) has received a $25,000 grant from Honda in support of its Spark the Flame campaign. The campaign is a…

CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) President Dr. Julie Post is pleased to announce the promotion of Amber Wilson to Vice President of Finance. Amber has been serving…

CARROLLTON, GA – Six West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) students earned top honors at the 2024 Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Collegiate National Leadership Conference, held June 24–27 in…

LAGRANGE, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is pleased to announce that Lucinda Montgomery has been named the new Dean for the School of Trade and Technology. Montgomery previously…

CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) recently hosted Haas Factory Outlet for the Georgia Haas Demo Day in the state-of-the-art Gene Haas Precision Machining Lab at its Carroll…

NEWNAN, GA – The Adult Education program at West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) celebrated graduates with a commencement ceremony held Friday, May 31, at the Donald W. Nixon Centre for…

CARROLLTON, GA – The West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) Foundation awarded 64 individual scholarships for the 2024 summer semester totaling $40,000. Scholarships cover a wide range of educational expenses, including…

CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is pleased to announce the introduction of its new Commercial Construction Management (CCM) program, which will be offered at the Carroll Campus…

WACO, GA – A groundbreaking ceremony was held Thursday afternoon to kick off construction of the new Murphy Industrial Building at West Georgia Technical College’s (WGTC) Murphy campus. The event…

CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) celebrated its graduates on Thursday, May 9 with two commencement ceremonies at the Murphy Campus Conference Center in Waco and the Callaway…

WACO, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) will hold a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday, May 16 at its Murphy Campus in Waco to kick off construction on the new…

CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is proud to announce the opening of two new Pearson VUE Testing Labs at its Murphy and LaGrange campuses. The launch of…

CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College’s (WGTC) Computer Information Systems (CIST) program recently joined forces with Southwire’s IT Department to host the inaugural “Computer Science Innovators Challenge.” Held at…

DOUGLASVILLE, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is proud to announce that the Dental Hygiene Class of 2024 achieved a 100% pass rate on the Central Regional Dental Testing…

LAGRANGE, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is proud to announce the introduction of its Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management (HRTM) program, designed to prepare students for dynamic careers…

CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) President Dr. Julie Post is pleased to announce the promotion of Mike Jiles from Assistant Vice President of Facilities to Vice President…

CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) President Dr. Julie Post is pleased to announce the promotion of Amber Wilson from Executive Director of Financial Services to Interim Vice…

WGTC Awarded ‘Mission Impossible Business Award’ By the Greater Haralson Chamber of Commerce    BREMEN, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) was awarded the ‘Mission Impossible Business Award’ by…

WACO, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) was recently named a Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) institution by the National Fire Academy, a division of the U.S.…

  WACO, GA – West Georgia Technical College’s (WGTC) School of Nursing hosted a simulated mass casualty event and trauma lab this week at Murphy Campus. This event has been…

DOUGLASVILLE, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) Dental Hygiene student Haylee Burgess of Heflin, Alabama was selected as a Hinman Scholar, receiving a $1,000 scholarship from the Hinman Dental…

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…

Kudzu brings user-friendly technology and financial transparency to WGTC to help students develop smart habits and guide them on the path to long-term financial health. CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia…

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

LAGRANGE, GA – Steve Cromer, Vice President of Economic Development, has been selected to represent West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) in the Technical College System of Georgia’s (TCSG) 2024 Senior…

CARROLLTON, GA – After over a decade as the Golden Knights, West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is proud to announce its brand-new mascot, Knightro the Knighthawk. The decision to create…

West Georgia Technical College Announces 2024 Adult Education Teacher of the Year CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) has named Doris Cardenas of Temple as its 2024 Adult…

West Georgia Technical College Foundation Receives Coweta Community Foundation Grant NEWNAN, GA – The West Georgia Technical College Foundation was recently awarded a $3,000 Traditional Grant from the Coweta Community…

West Georgia Technical College Taking Safety and Security to the Next Level CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is proud to announce a comprehensive initiative aimed at enhancing…

CARROLLTON, GA – At 75 years old, honor graduate Catherine Higgins achieved a milestone that stands as a testament to the adage, “It’s never too late”, after recently graduating from…

West Georgia Technical College Employee Vickie Smith to Retire After 38 Years of Service December 20, 2023 CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) admissions counselor Vickie Smith is…

West Georgia Technical College Nursing Student Awarded $2,700 In Scholarship Funds December 14, 2023 NEWNAN, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) Associate Degree Nursing Program (ADN) student Katee Wilson…

CARROLLTON, GA – Karen Freeman, an Early Childhood Care and Education instructor at West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) has been named the College’s 2024 Rick Perkins Award for Excellence in…

CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) has named Shadariah Mason as its 2024 Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) winner. Mason is a currently a Medical Laboratory Technology…

LAGRANGE, GA – Dozens of industry and community partners from Troup County recently joined West Georgia Technical College President Dr. Julie Post and Vice President of Economic Development Steve Cromer…

CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) selected Mark Foster as its 2023 Outstanding Alumni of the Year. Foster was recognized along with 22 other exceptional individuals by the…

CARROLLTON, GA – Kristen Buoy, Vice President of Academic Affairs at West Georgia Technical College (WGTC), recently completed the Technical College System of Georgia’s (TCSG) Senior Leadership Academy, a transformative…

NEWNAN, GA – The West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) School of Nursing recently conducted a successful simulated mass casualty event, showcasing its commitment to preparing students for real-world healthcare scenarios.…

LAGRANGE, GA – The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) recently held an electric vehicle listening session at West Georgia Technical College’s (WGTC) Callaway Conference Center in LaGrange. Leaders from…

WACO, GA – The West Georgia Technical College Foundation is thrilled to announce that its annual fundraiser, Black Tie & Boots, raised a net profit of $190,000, surpassing all previous…

WGTC Partners with Development Authority of LaGrange for Inaugural West Georgia Manufacturing Day October 9, 2023 LAGRANGE, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) hosted the inaugural West Georgia Manufacturing…

WGTC Foundation Awards Record-Breaking $73,835 in Scholarships for Fall September 11, 2023 CARROLLTON, GA – The West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) Foundation awarded a record-breaking $73,835 in scholarships to 73…

August 30, 2023 CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College celebrated summer commencement exercises on August 24, awarding over 100 associate degrees and technical diplomas to graduates across West Georgia.…

West Georgia Technical College Selected by Amazon as an Education Partner for Career Choice Program CARROLLTON—August 2, 2023—West Georgia Technical College has been selected as an education partner for Amazon’s…

WGTC Students Take Top Honors at National Business Conference July 20, 2023 CARROLLTON, GA – Six West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) students earned top prizes at the 2023 Future Business…

New Vice President of Economic Development Named at WGTC June 9, 2023 CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College President Dr. Julie Post is pleased to announce that Steve Cromer…

WGTC Receives $100,000 from Carroll EMC to Support CDL Program June 6, 2023 CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) and Carroll Electric Membership Cooperative (EMC) recently celebrated the…

WGTC Celebrates High School Equivalency Graduation WACO, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) held its High School Equivalency (HSE) graduation ceremony on Thursday, May 11, at the Murphy Conference…

WGTC to Hold Two Ceremonies for Spring Commencement WACO, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) will hold spring commencement exercises on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at 11 a.m. and…

WGTC Students Advance to FBLA National Competition   CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College’s (WGTC) Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter excelled at the recent Georgia FBLA Collegiate…

WGTC Hosts Governor Kemp at Coweta Campus for Bill Signing Ceremony   NEWNAN, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) was honored to host Governor Brian Kemp and First Lady…

Carrollton, Ga., April 4, 2023 – Members of the agricultural community recently met with West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) president Dr. Julie Post and Vice President of Academic Affairs, Kristen…

Carrollton, Ga., March 31, 2023 – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is hosting four “West Georgia Tech Night” events during the month of April. The events will take place from 4…

Carrollton, Ga., March 16, 2023 – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) students, faculty, and staff joined other technical colleges from across the state to compete at the 2023 SkillsUSA Georgia…

LaGrange, Ga., March 1, 2023 – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) recently welcomed Delta’s Ground Support Equipment (Delta GSE) division to LaGrange to celebrate the next phase of their ongoing…

CARROLLTON, GA., October 13, 2022 – Local high school administration and counselors participated in West Georgia Technical College’s Dual Enrollment Counselor Summit on October 12, 13 and 18. The three-day summit…