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Valdosta, Ga - Four Wiregrass Georgia Technical College students have been selected as the college’s semi-finalists for the Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL), according to Dr. Cheryl Carvajal, coordinator for the Wiregrass GOAL program. Chosen as semifinalists are Abbilyn Burke, EMS Professions, Valdosta Campus; Debanhi Martinez, Commercial Electrical Construction Tech, Valdosta Campus; Zachary Mize, Cybersecurity, Valdosta Campus; and Alex Richey, EMS Professions,...

Valdosta, GA— Wiregrass Tech celebrated the 10th annual National Apprenticeship Week (November 17-23, 2024) by highlighting the value of Registered Apprenticeships for growing South Georgia’s skilled workforce. This year’s Apprenticeship Week celebrates Georgia’s historic investment in apprenticeships through the High Demand Apprenticeship Program (HDAP), which has led to unprecedented growth in apprenticeships throughout the state. The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG)...

Ocmulgee: History and Legacy explores the river's impact from ancient times to modern recreation. Valdosta, GA – Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is proud to announce the publication of a new book by its own Vice President of Economic Development, Michael Williams, Jr. His latest work, Ocmulgee: History and Legacy, was published on November 4, 2024. This marks Williams’s second book on Georgia’s waterways, following his acclaimed debut Rivers, Rogues, and Timbermen (2015)....

Renee Elliott Named Wiregrass’ 2025 Adult Education Teacher of the Year Valdosta, GA — Wiregrass Georgia Technical College President, DeAnnia Clements, announced Adult Education Teacher, Renee Elliott, as the 2025 Adult Education Teacher of the Year Award winner. The Adult Education Teacher of the Year Award is sponsored by the Technical College System of Georgia. The Teacher of the Year Award program is in its fourth year and is designed to recognize and honor...

Valdosta, GA— Wiregrass Georgia Technical College held an Award Ceremony recognizing outstanding Radiologic Technology students. Wiregrass Radiology Program Director and Assistant Dean of Health Sciences Jennifer Ray welcomed students, family members, college administrators, and clinical supporters. Ray shared, “The class of 2024 has experienced 3 hurricanes, a marriage, a couple of engagements, and sadness with a loss, but through it all, they have attended over 1,100 clinical...

TIFTON – Officials from Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) and Wiregrass Georgia Technical College (WGTC) celebrated the signing of two Memorandums of Understanding last week, creating a smoother path for Wiregrass students to obtain Bachelor of Science degrees. ABAC President Tracy Brundage, WGTC President DeAnnia Clements, and members of their respective leadership teams met at ABAC’s Tift Hall for the ceremony. Specifically, the agreements will help Wiregrass students who...

Valdosta, GA - Wiregrass Georgia Technical College held the Spring and Summer 2024 Commencement Exercises on Thursday, July 11. The ceremony honored both Spring and Summer Semester graduates. There were 1,186 students who were awarded their associate degree, diploma, or technical certificate of credit, and 374 Dual Enrollment or high school students earning a college degree, diploma, or technical certificate of credit. Among those graduating, the college awarded 220 associate degrees, 200...

Valdosta, GA—Jermaine Riley of Coffee County has been chosen to represent Wiregrass Georgia Technical College as the 2025 annual Dinah Culbreath Wayne Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education (EAGLE) Student of the Year. EAGLE is a statewide program that recognizes and rewards excellence among students enrolled in adult education programs. The award was announced on October 24 at a reception sponsored by the Valdosta Lowndes County Chamber of Commerce and First Federal Savings and...

VALDOSTA, Ga. – Wiregrass Georgia Technical College and the University of Georgia (UGA) College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) have signed a transfer agreement that benefits Wiregrass graduates. The transfer agreement will provide Wiregrass graduates who have an associate degree in Occupational Studies or Interdisciplinary Studies to transfer to the UGA Tifton Campus and pursue a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural (B.S.A.) in Agriscience and Environmental Systems,...

Valdosta, GA., The Wiregrass Georgia Technical College serves 11 counties here in South Georgia and out of those counties 10 have been declared as disaster areas by FEMA. When members of the Lowe’s Foundation learned of this, they stepped into action and donated equipment for the college to use for employees. The items include; tarps, gas cans, rakes, chainsaws, and generators. President Clements shared this about the donation, “I cannot express how thankful our Wiregrass community was to...

Valdosta, GA., Wiregrass Georgia Technical College announces application fees will be waived during November. Those interested in applying for Spring or Summer Semester 2025 can apply online at Wiregrass.edu and save money. Spring Semester classes begin on January 8. Applicants can enroll in one of the college’s popular computer tech programs. Those who are looking for online programs related to Computer Information can enroll in Cybersecurity and Networking. At Wiregrass Tech students...

Higher education resource guide announces top accolades for 2025 Valdosta, Ga., –Intelligent.com, a widely recognized source for higher education rankings and research, has included Wiregrass Georgia Technical College in its annual assessment, awarding it the Most Affordable Online Community Colleges for 2025. Unlike conventional rankings, Intelligent.com employs a rigorous, data-driven methodology designed to provide students with the most accurate and meaningful evaluations. Each...