Valdosta, GA – Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is proud to introduce Max the Fox, the college’s first-ever official mascot, revealed just in time for the upcoming Summer Semester. Last Fall, students, faculty, and staff were invited to participate in an online survey to help select a mascot that would best represent Wiregrass and its mission of workforce development. After narrowing the choices down to three – a fox, grasshopper, and tortoise – the Wiregrass community...

Valdosta, GA – Wiregrass Georgia Technical College has been recognized among the top in the nation for marketing excellence in the 2024 Collegiate Advertising Awards (CAA) program. This prestigious awards program honors outstanding achievement in marketing, advertising, and communications among colleges, universities, and educational organizations across the United States and Canada. The 2024 CAA received entries from institutions of all sizes, ranging from small community colleges to...

Valdosta, GA – Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is excited to announce that it will host the highly anticipated Girls on the Run South Georgia Spring 5K Run on Saturday, April 12 at 7:00 AM. The event will take place on the college's Valdosta campus and aims to bring together participants of all ages to celebrate the accomplishments of young girls from Lowndes and surrounding counties. This spring 5K run is the culmination of a program designed to inspire young girls in South...

Valdosta, GA – Wiregrass Georgia Technical College President DeAnnia Clements has announced the promotion of Michael Williams to Executive Vice President for the college. Williams began his teaching career in 2003 at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College. He entered the technical education field in 2006 as an English Instructor at East Central Technical College. Since joining Wiregrass, Williams has served in multiple leadership roles, including English Instructor, Department Chair for...

Douglas, Ga. – Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is pleased to announce Bryan Luke as the new Industrial Systems Technology Instructor for the Coffee Campus. With over 45 years of experience in the Industrial Systems and Maintenance Industry, Luke brings a wealth of knowledge and hands-on expertise to the program. His background includes welding, installing new production lines for area industries, mill work, and machinist experience. In addition to his extensive industry experience,...

VALDOSTA, GA – Wiregrass Georgia Technical College student Ricardo Garcia has made history as the college’s first male gold medalist in Dental Assisting at the State SkillsUSA Competition. His journey to this achievement began while he was still in high school, taking Dual Enrollment classes at Wiregrass Tech while attending Coffee High School in Douglas. Now a full-time student at the college’s Valdosta Campus, Garcia’s dedication and perseverance have paved the way for his...

VALDOSTA, Ga. – Wiregrass Georgia Technical College and South Georgia State College (SGSC) have signed an articulation agreement that benefits students for years to come. The articulation agreement will allow Wiregrass graduates with an associate degree in General Studies or General Business to seamlessly transfer into South Georgia State College’s Bachelor of Science in Management program. “South Georgia State College is thrilled to collaborate with our regional partner, Wiregrass...

Atlanta, Ga.--The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) and LaGrange College have signed a new articulation agreement, creating a seamless pathway for registered nurses (RNs) to advance their education and meet the growing healthcare demands of Georgia. This agreement ensures that students have a clear and efficient route to obtaining their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) without unnecessary duplication of coursework or delays in their career progression. The nursing pathways...

Valdosta, GA., Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Foundation is hosting its popular Corks & Forks fundraising event on Thursday, March 13 at Hallabrook Hill in Valdosta. Tickets are available for the public to purchase and attend. This event is a culinary experience of small plate samplings by local chefs and restaurants along with a wine pairing. Corks & Forks raises funds to provide student scholarships and program assistance for the College. Participating in the event this year are...

Valdosta, GA - Wiregrass Georgia Technical College held the Fall 2024 Commencement Exercises on Thursday, December 12. The commencement ceremony was held at the University of Georgia Tifton Campus Conference Center. Wiregrass is proud to announce the Fall 2024 graduates for technical certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees listed below by county: Applying: Christopher Davis, and Sierra Latham Atkinson: Darcy Adams, Andy Andrade, Cristal Arzate, Dwayne Branch, Wynter...

Valdosta, GA— Eighteen students from Wiregrass Georgia Technical College are headed to the National SkillsUSA competition in Atlanta this June after winning gold medals at the state-wide SkillsUSA Championship this past weekend. The college had a great showing bringing home 18 gold, 5 silver, and 6 bronze medals. For the seventh year in a row, Wiregrass was recognized as a Gold Chapter of Distinction level award winner and was recognized as second place in the largest chapter membership...

Valdosta, Ga. – Shannon McConico, Vice President for Enrollment Management at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College, selected along with 25 employees of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG), is participating in the 2025 TCSG Senior Leadership Academy. Participation in the academy is highly selective and requires an eight-month commitment to complete the program. She was nominated to attend the academy by Wiregrass Georgia Technical College's President DeAnnia Clements. The...