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WGTC News

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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…

Scholarship recipient Katee Wilson is pictured with ADN program director Sheila Mayfield-Kelly

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…

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Karen Freeman Named WGTC’s 2024 Rick Perkins Award Winner

December 5, 2023

CARROLLTON, GA – Karen Freeman, an Early Childhood Care and Education instructor at West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) has been named the College’s 2024 Rick Perkins Award for Excellence in…

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Shadariah Mason Named WGTC’s 2024 GOAL Award Winner

December 5, 2023

CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) has named Shadariah Mason as its 2024 Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) winner. Mason is a currently a Medical Laboratory Technology…

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WGTC Celebrates Grand Opening of Regional Workforce Training Center

November 10, 2023

LAGRANGE, GA – Dozens of industry and community partners from Troup County recently joined West Georgia Technical College President Dr. Julie Post and Vice President of Economic Development Steve Cromer…

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WGTC Alum, Mark Foster, Recognized as Outstanding Alumni of the Year

November 7, 2023

CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) selected Mark Foster as its 2023 Outstanding Alumni of the Year. Foster was recognized along with 22 other exceptional individuals by the…

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Kristen Buoy Graduates from Technical College of Georgia’s Senior Leadership Academy

October 27, 2023

CARROLLTON, GA – Kristen Buoy, Vice President of Academic Affairs at West Georgia Technical College (WGTC), recently completed the Technical College System of Georgia’s (TCSG) Senior Leadership Academy, a transformative…

WGTC nursing students work on a patient during a simulated mass casualty event at WGTC’s Coweta campus.

West Georgia Technical College Nursing Department Stages Successful Simulated Mass Casualty Event

October 25, 2023

NEWNAN, GA – The West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) School of Nursing recently conducted a successful simulated mass casualty event, showcasing its commitment to preparing students for real-world healthcare scenarios.…

TCSG’s EV Listening Session at WGTC’s Callaway Conference Center.

WGTC Hosts TCSG, Industry Partners for Electric Vehicle Listening Session

October 16, 2023

LAGRANGE, GA – The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) recently held an electric vehicle listening session at West Georgia Technical College’s (WGTC) Callaway Conference Center in LaGrange. Leaders from…