WGTC News
CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) proudly celebrated its fall 2025 graduates on Thursday, December 11, with two commencement ceremonies held at the Murphy Campus Conference Center in Waco and the Callaway Conference Center in LaGrange. The ceremonies recognized students who have earned associate degrees, diplomas, and technical certificates in fields including healthcare,…
WACO, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) has named Tyice D. Mills as Program Director of its Funeral Service Education program. With more than 22 years of experience as a licensed funeral director and embalmer, Mills brings a career rooted in service, compassion, and education. A Detroit native, she has devoted her professional life…
CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is proud to announce the appointment of Anthony Cardenas as the Vice President of Student Affairs effective December 1, 2025. With more than 25 years of experience in higher education leadership, Cardenas brings a wealth of knowledge, energy, and strategic vision to the role. Cardenas has served…
WACO, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is excited to recognize the first group of students to complete the Electrical Lineworker program since it officially transitioned from the Economic Development division into a credit-bearing academic program. These students have completed their training and will graduate in December. The inaugural academic cohort includes Jay Pee…
WACO, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) has announced the recipients of its 2026 Rick Perkins Award for Excellence in Technical Instruction (RPA) and Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL), honoring outstanding achievement among faculty and students. The announcement was made on November 13 at WGTC’s GOAL and RPA Banquet, an annual event that…
DOUGLASVILLE, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) recognized veterans this year with a series of campuswide events and community involvement for Veterans Day. The college, which serves 240 veteran students, faculty, and staff, as well as 203 military dependents, demonstrated its ongoing commitment to supporting those who have served through both recognition and year-round…
DOUGLASVILLE, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) hosted a Project Kick-Off event at its Douglas Campus to mark the beginning of construction on the new Microsoft Datacenter Academy Mock Lab Facility. The event brought together WGTC leadership, Microsoft representatives, community leaders, and other key stakeholders to celebrate the next step in a partnership designed…
CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is celebrating a historic milestone with the largest graduating class in the college’s history. For Academic Year 2025 (AY25), the number of WGTC graduates increased by nearly 20 percent over the previous year—continuing a three-year upward trend in student achievement and workforce readiness. In total, the college…
LAGRANGE, GA – Students in West Georgia Technical College’s (WGTC) pilot Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education (IELCE) class recently took their learning beyond the classroom by volunteering to clean up The Thread, a popular multi-use trail system in LaGrange. Led by instructor Trisha Pomerville, the students spent the day giving back to their community…
CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is proud to announce Michael Jiles as the recipient of the 2025 Alumni of the Year Award. This prestigious honor recognizes outstanding alumni who have achieved professional success, made significant contributions to their community or industry, and maintained a strong connection to the college. Jiles’ journey with…