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WGTC Boards Recognized at TCSG Leadership Conference

February 8, 2024

CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) received three top awards honoring board members at the annual Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) Leadership Conference in Savannah. The Board…

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WGTC’S Steve Cromer Selected for TCSG’S Senior Leadership Academy

February 1, 2024

LAGRANGE, GA – Steve Cromer, Vice President of Economic Development, has been selected to represent West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) in the Technical College System of Georgia’s (TCSG) 2024 Senior…

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West Georgia Technical College Unveils New Mascot

January 25, 2024

CARROLLTON, GA – After over a decade as the Golden Knights, West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is proud to announce its brand-new mascot, Knightro the Knighthawk. The decision to create…

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West Georgia Technical College Announces 2024 Adult Education Teacher of the Year

January 22, 2024

West Georgia Technical College Announces 2024 Adult Education Teacher of the Year CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) has named Doris Cardenas of Temple as its 2024 Adult…

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Mariah Moses Named West Georgia Tech’s 2024 EAGLE Winner

January 17, 2024

Mariah Moses Named West Georgia Tech’s 2024 EAGLE Winner CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) has named Mariah Moses of Newnan as its 2024 Exceptional Adult Georgian in…

Ashley Akins, WGTC Foundation Coordinator; Dr. Tonya Whitlock, VP of Student Affairs; Brittney Wells, WGTC Foundation Executive Director, and Melinda Hofius, Dean of Students accept a check from members of the Coweta Community Foundation. The grant will support the College’s Project CARE initiative.

West Georgia Technical College Foundation Receives Coweta Community Foundation Grant

January 11, 2024

West Georgia Technical College Foundation Receives Coweta Community Foundation Grant NEWNAN, GA – The West Georgia Technical College Foundation was recently awarded a $3,000 Traditional Grant from the Coweta Community…

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West Georgia Technical College Taking Safety and Security to the Next Level

January 8, 2024

West Georgia Technical College Taking Safety and Security to the Next Level CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is proud to announce a comprehensive initiative aimed at enhancing…

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West Georgia Technical College Graduate Fulfills Lifelong Goal and Earns Her Degree at 75

December 22, 2023

CARROLLTON, GA – At 75 years old, honor graduate Catherine Higgins achieved a milestone that stands as a testament to the adage, “It’s never too late”, after recently graduating from…

WGTC President Dr. Julie Post presents Vickie Smith with the 2023 Dedication Award.

West Georgia Technical College Employee Vickie Smith to Retire After 38 Years of Service

December 21, 2023

West Georgia Technical College Employee Vickie Smith to Retire After 38 Years of Service December 20, 2023 CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) admissions counselor Vickie Smith is…

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West Georgia Technical College Nursing Student Awarded $2,700 In Scholarship Funds

December 18, 2023

West Georgia Technical College Nursing Student Awarded $2,700 In Scholarship Funds December 14, 2023 NEWNAN, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) Associate Degree Nursing Program (ADN) student Katee Wilson…