WGTC News
CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Phyllis Ingham as the new Dean of Health Sciences. Dr. Ingham brings academic excellence, leadership experience, and a deep commitment to healthcare education, making her the ideal choice to lead WGTC’s School of Health Sciences. Dr. Ingham holds Bachelor…
CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) received two top awards honoring board members at the annual Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) Leadership Conference in Savannah. The Board of Directors earned the Technical College Directors’ Association (TCDA) board certification for the entire board for the tenth consecutive year. To become TCDA certified, local…
NEWNAN, GA – On Friday, October 11, 2024, West Georgia Technical College (WGTC), Piedmont Newnan Hospital, and multiple state and local agencies successfully conducted a large-scale mass casualty training exercise. The exercise, held at WGTC’s Coweta Campus and Piedmont Newnan Hospital, was designed to test Coweta County’s emergency response capabilities, interagency coordination, and communication under…
NEWNAN, GA – West Georgia Technical College and Piedmont Newnan Hospital along with several state and local agencies are conducting a large-scale training exercise on Friday, October 11, 2024 in Coweta County. This exercise is necessary to ensure the safety and preparedness of our community in case of an emergency. Please be aware that this…
LAGRANGE, GA – The West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) Foundation hosted its 22nd Annual Black Tie & Boots fundraiser on Friday, September 20, at the Callaway Conference Center, raising over $150,000 in net proceeds. The funds will directly support student scholarships, gap funding, and campus improvements while advancing academic programs and enriching the overall educational…
NEWNAN, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) recently celebrated a decade-long partnership with the Coweta Samaritan Clinic (CSC), marking the 10th anniversary of the Coweta Samaritan Dental Clinic. The dental clinic has provided basic and restorative dental care to thousands of underserved Coweta County residents while offering invaluable hands-on experience to WGTC’s dental assisting…
CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is honored to announce its selection as the first community college in Georgia, and one of 18 nationwide recipients, this year to join the prestigious Metallica Scholars Initiative (MSI). This honor comes as part of the largest expansion of the initiative to date, supported by a generous…
CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College is pleased to announce the appointment of three new members to its board of directors. Angie Roberts, Michael Robertson, and Terrence Youmans 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…
WACO, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) held its summer commencement ceremony on Thursday, August 1 at the Murphy Campus Conference Center in Waco. The ceremony honored students who received associate degrees, diplomas, and technical certificates across various fields, including healthcare, information technology, business, and industrial technologies. 159 students walked across the stage to…
LAGRANGE, GA – The West Georgia Technical College Foundation has announced Platinum Southeast Premier Dance Band as its musical act for the 22nd annual Black Tie & Boots fundraiser. The event will be held on Friday, September 20, 2024, at West Georgia Technical College’s Callaway Conference Center in LaGrange. The Platinum Southeast Premier Dance Band…