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WGTC News

West Georgia Technical College Foundation Welcomes Two New Board Members

March 20, 2025

Carrollton, GA – The West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of two community members to its Board of Trustees: Emory Barber, Vice President of…

West Georgia Technical College Student Life Hosts Women in Entrepreneurship Forum

March 20, 2025

Douglasville, GA – In observance of Women’s History Month, West Georgia Technical College’s (WGTC) Student Life department hosted a Women in Entrepreneurship Forum on the Douglas Campus, providing students with…

West Georgia Technical College’s LPN-to-RN Bridge Program Prepares Students for Workforce Success

March 10, 2025

NEWNAN, GA – As the demand for registered nurses continues to rise, West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is helping to address the shortage through its LPN-to-RN Bridge program. This year,…

WGTC Students Excel at SkillsUSA Georgia Competition

March 6, 2025

CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) students joined other technical colleges from across the state to compete at the SkillsUSA Georgia State Leadership and Skills Conference held February…

WGTC to Waive Application Fees in March

March 5, 2025

CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is excited to team up with the Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC) to offer free applications to prospective students in March. From…

WGTC Foundation Awards Over $57,000 in Scholarships for Spring 2025

February 27, 2025

CARROLLTON, GA – The West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) Foundation awarded 71 individual scholarships for the 2025 spring semester totaling $57,984. Scholarships cover a wide range of educational expenses, including…

West Georgia Technical College Named Large Business of the Year by Douglas County Chamber

February 18, 2025

DOUGLASVILLE, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) has been honored as the “Large Business of the Year” at the Douglas County Chamber Winter Ball, held on February 8. This…

West Georgia Technical College Student Lisa Ashton Named Hinman Scholar

February 12, 2025

West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is proud to announce that Dental Hygiene student Lisa Ashton has been selected as a recipient of the Hinman Dental Hygiene Student Scholarship. This $1,000…

WGTC’S Rebecca Wheeler Selected for TCSG’S Senior Leadership Academy

February 11, 2025

Carrollton, GA – Rebecca Wheeler, Dean of Adult Education, has been selected to represent West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) in the Technical College System of Georgia’s (TCSG) 2025 Senior Leadership…

West Georgia Technical College President’s and Dean’s Lists Announced for Fall Semester

February 6, 2025

Carrollton, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is pleased to announce the President’s List and Dean’s List students for the 2024 fall semester. Students who earn 12 or more…