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WGTC News

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…

West Georgia Technical College Names Alan Threadgill Associate Dean of Manufacturing, Transportation, and Trades

August 7, 2025

CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is proud to announce the promotion of Alan Threadgill to Associate Dean of the School of Manufacturing, Transportation, and Trades (MTT). In…

West Georgia Technical College Hosts Multi-Agency Active Shooter Response Training

August 6, 2025

CARROLLTON, GA – More than 40 law enforcement officers from across West Georgia recently gathered at West Georgia Technical College’s Carroll Campus for an intensive weeklong training focused on preparing…

WGTC Marks Summer Commencement with Nearly 200 Graduates and Southwire Keynote

July 25, 2025

WACO, GA – Today, West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) proudly recognized the accomplishments of nearly 200 students during its summer commencement ceremony, honoring graduates who have completed associate degrees, technical…

WGTC Surgical Technology Students Attend National Conference, Earn Third Place in National Scrub Bowl

July 21, 2025

WACO, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) Surgical Technology students recently traveled to Orlando, Florida, to attend the Association of Surgical Technologists (AST) National Conference, where they demonstrated excellence,…

WGTC Foundation Announces ‘Old Hollywood Soirée’ for Annual Black Tie & Boots Event

July 17, 2025

WACO, GA – The West Georgia Technical College Foundation is rolling out the red carpet for its 23rd Annual Black Tie & Boots fundraiser, set for Friday, September 19, 2025,…

WGTC Partners with TydenBrooks to Launch Hands-On Internship for Engineering and Electrical Students

July 8, 2025

CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) has partnered with TydenBrooks in Tallapoosa to launch a new internship program that offers students in engineering and electrical systems valuable hands-on…

West Georgia Technical College, Amazon Web Services Bring Hands-On Fiber Optic Training to Douglasville

July 2, 2025

DOUGLASVILLE, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC), in partnership with Elevate Douglas, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Sumitomo Electric Lightwave, hosted two hands-on fiber optic training events: an interactive…

West Georgia Technical College’s Brandi Sanchez Selected for Leadership Douglasville Class of 2026

June 25, 2025

DOUGLASVILLE, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is proud to announce that Brandi Sanchez, Financial Aid Coordinator at the Douglas Campus, has been selected to join the Leadership Douglas…

West Georgia Technical College Hosts TCSG Commissioner Greg Dozier for Campus Visit

June 16, 2025

  DOUGLASVILLE, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) proudly welcomed Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) Commissioner Greg Dozier to its Douglasville Campus last week. During his visit, Commissioner…