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Walmart Distribution Donates to Wiregrass Tech’s Foundation

Wiregrass President DeAnnia Clements accepts a check from Julie Germani, Walmart Distribution Center Human Resources Manager, for $1,000 for the Wiregrass Foundation to support students. Douglas, GA — The Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Foundation received a $1,000 donation from the Walmart Distribution Center in Douglas, Georgia. The donation was provided through Walmart’s Local Community Grant program and will support Wiregrass students in a variety of ways, including...



Wiregrass Students Benefit from Valdosta Electrical Contractors Donation

Members of the Valdosta – Lowndes Electrical Contractors Association, Inc. presented the Wiregrass Foundation with a check to go toward the Electrical Technology programs. Pictured l-r; Ace Electric CEO, Emeritus Thomas Stalvey, Wiregrass President DeAnnia Clements, Cowart Electric Vice President Thomas Ley, and Wiregrass Executive Director of Fundraising Crissy Staley. Valdosta, GA — The Valdosta – Lowndes County Electrical Contractors Association, Inc, has donated $4,421.64 to...



Goodwill Makes Donation to Wiregrass Tech Foundation

Valdosta, GA — Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is one of the seven colleges served by Goodwill Southern Rivers to be a recipient of a $140,000 donation. Goodwill President and CEO, Jack Warden stated “This initiative is designed to bridge the gap between existing scholarships and grants and the actual cost of tuition. There are several grants and scholarships out there, but in some instances, they fall short of the actual cost of the program. Oftentimes this is just a few hundred...



Wiregrass Foundation Hosting Online Reverse Raffle In November

Valdosta, GA – After a successful raffle last year, the Wiregrass Foundation Board is hosting its 2nd Online Reverse Raffle the week of November 15 for a chance to win $5,000. “You do not even have to leave your house to play or win!” stated Wiregrass Foundation Chairman, Stacy Bush. A total of 150 tickets will be sold with a chance to win prizes daily. The cost of a ticket is $100, and benefits go directly to the Wiregrass Foundation. During the week of November 15, 30 tickets...



Naming of the Loyd Lavender Classroom at Wiregrass Tech

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College recently named the Computer Information Science Classroom the Loyd Lavender Classroom. Pictured l-r Wiregrass Executive Director of Fundraising Crissy Staley, George Lavender (brother), Loyd Lavender, Wiregrass Computer Information System Technology Programming Instructor Andy Powell, and Wiregrass President Dr. Tina K. Anderson. Valdosta, GA - Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Foundation South has named a Computer Science education classroom lab...



Walmart Distribution Donates to Wiregrass Tech’s Foundation

Walmart Distribution Donation.jpg) Wiregrass Tech Executive Director of Fundraising Crissy Staley accepts a check for $1,500 for the Wiregrass Foundation to benefit students from Walmart Distribution Center Human Resources Manager Julie Germani. Valdosta, GA — The Wiregrass Foundation of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College has received a $1,500 donation from the Walmart Distribution Center in Douglas, Georgia. The donation was given through the companies’ Community Grant programs...



Georgia Power donates to Wiregrass’ Last Mile Fund

Making a difference in the lives of Wiregrass Senior students is Georgia Power Region Director Joe Brownlee presenting Wiregrass President Dr. Tina K. Anderson with a $2,000 check for the Last Mile Fund. Valdosta, GA – Georgia Power has donated $2,000 to Wiregrass Georgia Technical College to support the College’s Foundation Last Mile Fund. Wiregrass Foundation North and South both assist students with scholarships and textbook fees in addition to the Last Mile Fund. This is a...



Satilla REMC Foundation’s Generous Donation to Benefit Wiregrass Technical Students and Programs

Wiregrass Executive Director of Fundraising Crissy Staley, Customer Service Manager at Satilla REMC and the President of the Satilla REMC Foundation Jim Tucker, and Executive Director for Academic Success. Douglas, GA — Since 1937, Satilla Rural Electric Membership Corporation (REMC) has been dedicated to improving the quality of life in South Georgia. Satilla provides affordable electric service to its Members and actively supports the educational institutions in the communities it...



Southeastern Credit Union Supporting New Health Care Sciences Building at Wiregrass

Southeastern Credit Union CEO Mike Gudely present Wiregrass Executive Director for Fundraising Crissy Staley, and Wiregrass President Dr. Tina K. Anderson with a $25,000 donation for a classroom naming opportunity for the new Health Science Building on the Valdosta Campus. Valdosta, GA. A lot of construction is taking place on the Valdosta Campus at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College. The campus will open a new high-tech Health Sciences Building Spring Semester, January 2022. The...