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West Georgia Technical College IELCE Students Put Civics Lessons into Action Through Community Volunteer Work

November 6, 2025

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…

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WGTC Names Michael Jiles as 2025 Alumni of the Year

November 5, 2025

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…

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WGTC Boards Recognized at TCSG Leadership Conference

November 3, 2025

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…

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Rebecca Wheeler Graduates from Technical College of Georgia’s Senior Leadership Academy

November 3, 2025

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…

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West Georgia Technical College Hosts Virtual Sessions of the World’s Largest One-Day Leadership Conference

October 27, 2025

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…

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West Georgia Technical College Names Christy Smith as Associate Dean of Health Sciences

October 24, 2025

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…

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West Georgia Technical College Marks Construction Milestone with Beam Signing Ceremony for New Stanley H. Bressner Industrial Technology Building

October 23, 2025

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…

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WGTC Launches Free Three-Day GED Accelerated Academy for Adults

October 22, 2025

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…

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West Georgia Technical College Awarded Metallica Scholars Grant for Second Consecutive Year

October 21, 2025

Carrollton, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is proud to announce its selection as one of the community colleges invited to join Year 7 of the prestigious Metallica Scholars Initiative…

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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…