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WGTC News

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…

Southwire Vice President Casey Long Joins WGTC Board of Directors

February 3, 2026

CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Casey Long, vice president of industrial manufacturing at Southwire, to its Board of Directors. Casey…

West Georgia Technical College Seeks Program Director for New Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program

January 27, 2026

CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is launching a new Diagnostic Medical Sonography Associate Degree program at its Carroll Campus and is now accepting applications for a Program…

WGTC Adult Education to Offer FREE GED Classes This January

December 30, 2025

CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College’s (WGTC) Adult Education program is helping individuals reach their educational goals in 2026 by offering free GED® preparation classes beginning in January. Flexible…

WGTC Hosts Non-Traditional Career Tech Leadership Forum at Douglas Campus

December 19, 2025

DOUGLASVILLE, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) hosted a Non-Traditional Career Tech Leadership Forum at its Douglas Campus, bringing together students, faculty, staff, and community leaders for an academic…

WGTC Adult Education Program Celebrates Graduates at Fall Commencement

December 19, 2025

LAGRANGE, GA – The Adult Education program at West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) celebrated its ESL and GED graduates with a commencement ceremony held Thursday, December 11, at WGTC’s Callaway…