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WGTC News

WGTC Dean Honored for Statewide Impact on Law Enforcement Safety Through Phlebotomy Training

March 26, 2026

CARROLLTON, GA – Dr. Phyllis Ingham, Dean of the School of Health Sciences at West Georgia Technical College (WGTC), has been recognized for her outstanding contributions to Georgia’s Law Enforcement…

West Georgia Technical College Invites Community to “My Knighthawk Experience” Open House

March 16, 2026

CARROLLTON, GA — West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is inviting prospective students and community members to get an inside look at campus life during its upcoming My Knighthawk Experience Open…

West Georgia Technical College Hosts Microsoft Career Networking Event at Douglas Campus

March 16, 2026

DOUGLASVILLE, GA — Nearly 100 students from West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) and area residents participated in a technology-focused career networking event at the college’s Douglas Campus on Tuesday, March…

Trisha Pomerville Named 2026 Outstanding Adult Education Teacher of the Year by TCSG

March 12, 2026

CARROLLTON, GA – Trisha Pomerville, an instructor in the Adult Education program at West Georgia Technical College (WGTC), has been named the 2026 Outstanding Adult Education Teacher of the Year…

WGTC Cosmetology Students Help Pathways Clients Shine at Night to Shine Prom

March 10, 2026

LAGRANGE, GA – Students in the Cosmetology program at West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) recently partnered with Pathways Service Center in LaGrange to help clients prepare for Nightto Shine, a…

WGTC to Waive Application Fees in March

March 4, 2026

CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is excited to offer free applications to prospective students during Free Application Month this March. From March 1 through March 31, students…

WGTC EAGLE Delegate and Outstanding Teacher of the Year Advance as State Finalists

March 4, 2026

NEWNAN, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is proud to announce that Adult Education student Shaw Orange and instructor Trisha Pomerville will represent the college as state finalists at…

Community Leaders and Industry Partners Inspire Students at Annual 8th Grade Expo

February 25, 2026

CARROLLTON, GA – The Carroll County Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual 8th Grade Expo at West Georgia Technical College’s (WGTC) Carroll Campus in February, in partnership with WGTC. More…

West Georgia Technical College Debuts UAS Maintenance Technician Program to Support Safe and Reliable Drone Operations Across Metro Atlanta and West Georgia

February 12, 2026

CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) today announced the launch of its new UAS (Unmanned Aircraft Systems) Maintenance Technician program, an accelerated workforce training pathway designed to prepare…

West Georgia Technical College Student Jaycie Edgar Named Hinman Scholar

February 9, 2026

DOUGLASVILLE, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is proud to announce that Dental Hygiene student Jaycie Edgar has been selected as a recipient of the Hinman Dental Hygiene Student…