WGTC News
CARROLLTON, GA (August 21, 2025) — As part of its membership in Community Colleges of Appalachia (CCA), West Georgia Technical College has announced that its graduates and employees can now more easily further their education through accredited online Western Governors University (WGU). Representatives from CCA and WGU signed a transfer institution agreement at CCA’s recent…
TALLAPOOSA, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is expanding opportunities for high school students by launching a full Cosmetology for Licensure program at Haralson County High School’s College and Career Academy (HC CCA), marking the first time WGTC has offered a complete program on the high school campus site. The inaugural class consists of…
CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is pleased to announce the appointment of two new members to its board of directors. Blake Doss and Scott Ingram were sworn in at the August board meeting and officially begin service this month. The West Georgia Technical College Board of Directors is composed of members nominated…
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 among the first group of college police departments in the nation to achieve this recognition as part of a statewide initiative by the Technical College…
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 his new role, Threadgill will oversee academic programming and strategic initiatives for one of the college’s most vital and growing divisions. With a strong background…
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 for active shooter incidents. Led by certified ALERRT (Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training) instructors from the West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) Police Department, Carrollton…
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 diplomas, and technical certificates of credit across a variety of high-demand fields. The event, held at WGTC’s Murphy Campus Conference Center in Waco, celebrated the…
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, leadership, and professionalism on a national stage. Students Liliana Lara, Ashland Linton, and Lyndsay Ward represented WGTC at the conference, participating in educational sessions, networking…
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, at the Murphy Campus in Waco, Georgia. This year’s event will feature a touch of timeless glamour with an Old Hollywood Soirée theme, where sophistication…
WGTC Partners with TydenBrooks to Launch Hands-On Internship for Engineering and Electrical Students
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 industry experience. The initiative, supported by a NASA-funded grant through the Georgia Space Grant Consortium (GSGC), began June 9 and marks a significant step forward…