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West Georgia Technical College Partners with Kudzu® to Provide Financial Services to Students

February 21, 2024

Kudzu brings user-friendly technology and financial transparency to WGTC to help students develop smart habits and guide them on the path to long-term financial health. CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is pleased to announce its partnership with Kudzu Money (Kudzu) as a financial resource and literacy advocate to students. Kudzu is a…

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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 of Directors earned the Technical College Directors’ Association (TCDA) board certification for the entire board for the ninth consecutive year. To become TCDA certified, local…

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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 Leadership Academy. The year-long program is designed to provide continued professional development initiatives that are tailored to cultivate career progression within TCSG and its network…

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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 a new mascot was driven by a desire to have a unifying symbol that resonates with students, faculty, staff, and alumni alike. A mascot committee,…

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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 Education Outstanding Teacher of the Year (OTOY). Cardenas will represent West Georgia Technical College at the Dinah Culbreath Wayne Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education…

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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 Literacy Education (EAGLE) winner. Moses will represent West Georgia Technical College at the Dinah Culbreath Wayne EAGLE Leadership Institute March 25-27, 2024. The Technical College…

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 Foundation (CCF) in support of its Project CARE program. Project CARE was created in 2009 to provide financial aid to students and employees of West…

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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 safety and security across its campuses. The College is committed to providing a secure environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors, and the new measures…

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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 West Georgia Technical College (WGTC). Upon graduating high school in 1966, Higgins worked in law firms in both Wisconsin and Arizona. Inspired by the work…

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 set to retire at the end of December after 38 years of working in student affairs. After enrolling in classes in what was then Carroll…