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WGTC Hosts Two National Manufacturing Day Events, Showcasing High-Tech Careers to More Than 1,600 Students

October 9, 2025

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…

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$1 Million Gift from Bressner Family to Fund Scholarships, Workforce Programs, and New Industrial Facility at WGTC

September 29, 2025

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.…

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WGTC Students Gain Real-World Experience in Inaugural Google Data Center Immersion Program

September 29, 2025

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…

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West Georgia Technical College Launches Cutting-Edge Drone Training Program in Partnership with USI 

September 9, 2025

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)…

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WGTC Announces Amanda Thomas as Assistant Vice President of Institutional Research and Effectiveness

August 28, 2025

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…

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WGTC Police Chief James Perry Gains National Recognition for Campus Safety Leadership

August 25, 2025

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…

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West Georgia Technical College Now Part of Transfer Agreement with WGU

August 25, 2025

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…

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West Georgia Technical College Launches Full Cosmetology Program at Haralson County CCA

August 18, 2025

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…

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WGTC Welcomes Two New Members to Board of Directors

August 15, 2025

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…

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WGTC Police Department Among Certified Agencies Achieving Full State Certification for Excellence in Public Safety

August 12, 2025

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…