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WGTC News

WGTC Welcomes Two New Members to Board of Directors

August 15, 2025

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…

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 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…

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 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…

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 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…

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 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…

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, 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…

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, 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

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 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…

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 micro course on June 25 and a two-day certificate course on June 26–27. These high-demand training opportunities brought practical fiber optic skills directly to Douglas…

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 Class of 2026. The program, led by the Douglas County Chamber Foundation, equips participants with the knowledge, connections, and resources to become effective leaders within…