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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…

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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…