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WGTC News

West Georgia Technical College Debuts UAS Maintenance Technician Program to Support Safe and Reliable Drone Operations Across Metro Atlanta and West Georgia

February 12, 2026

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…

West Georgia Technical College Student Jaycie Edgar Named Hinman Scholar

February 9, 2026

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…

Southwire Vice President Casey Long Joins WGTC Board of Directors

February 3, 2026

CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Casey Long, vice president of industrial manufacturing at Southwire, to its Board of Directors. Casey…

West Georgia Technical College Seeks Program Director for New Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program

January 27, 2026

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…

WGTC Adult Education to Offer FREE GED Classes This January

December 30, 2025

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…

WGTC Hosts Non-Traditional Career Tech Leadership Forum at Douglas Campus

December 19, 2025

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…

WGTC Adult Education Program Celebrates Graduates at Fall Commencement

December 19, 2025

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…

West Georgia Technical College Celebrates Fall 2025 Graduates

December 17, 2025

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…

West Georgia Technical College Names Tyice Mills Funeral Service Education Program Director

December 16, 2025

WACO, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) has named Tyice D. Mills as Program Director of its Funeral Service Education program. With more than 22 years of experience as…

West Georgia Technical College Announces Anthony Cardenas as New Vice President of Student Affairs

December 15, 2025

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…