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WGTC News

West Georgia Technical College President Dr. Julie Post Named One of Georgia Trend’s 500 Most Influential Leaders For 2026

November 10, 2026

Carrollton, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) President Dr. Julie Post has been named to Georgia Trend magazine’s “500 Most Influential Leaders” list for the fifth consecutive year. Post was…

West Georgia Technical College Brings Graduates Together for Inaugural Alumni Association Mixer

November 9, 2026

Carrollton, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) hosted its inaugural Alumni Association Mixer last month, marking a new chapter in the college’s ongoing efforts to strengthen alumni connections and…

West Georgia Technical College Announces Free Application Month for Spring 2027 Semester

November 2, 2026

Carrollton, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) will celebrate Free Application Month throughout November for students planning to enroll in the spring 2027 semester. All incoming students who apply…

West Georgia Technical College Presents Innovation and Career Opportunities at Manufacturing Day Events

October 29, 2026

Carrollton, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) welcomed more than 1220 students and approximately 39 companies at two Manufacturing Day events this month, connecting the next generation to careers…

West Georgia Technical College Launches Career Plus High School Diploma Program

October 27, 2026

Carrollton, GA – West Georgia Technical College’s (WGTC) Adult Education division has launched the Career Plus High School Diploma Program, which gives Georgia residents age 18 and older a new…

WGTC selects Andrew Duckworth as EAGLE Delegate and Cyndi Hunter as Outstanding Teacher of the Year

October 22, 2026

Carrollton, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) has selected GED graduate Andrew Duckworth as its 2026 Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education (EAGLE) winner and Adult Education instructor Cyndi…

West Georgia Technical College Names Jennifer Ball New Director of Dual Enrollment

October 19, 2026

Carrollton, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) has named Jennifer Ball Director of Dual Enrollment. During her 17 years at WGTC, Ball has held a variety of positions, most…

West Georgia Technical College and Georgia Power Address Manufacturing Workforce Needs Through Accelerated Training

September 29, 2026

LAGRANGE, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) has launched an Accelerated Maintenance Technician training program to help manufacturers meet an immediate need for skilled talent. The program is underway…

WGTC’s Adult Education Students Earn Guest Service Certification with 100% Pass Rate

September 21, 2026

Newnan, GA – All eight students enrolled in West Georgia Technical College’s (WGTC) Customer Service and Hospitality Integrated Education and Training (IET) program passed the Certified Gold Standard Professional (CGSP)…

WGTC GED Graduate Shares Inspiring Educational and Professional Journey

September 10, 2026

Carrollton, GA – For Nii Ahene N. Boye, earning his GED at West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) in 2013 was just the beginning of an educational and professional journey that…