VALDOSTA, Ga. — September 14, 2026 —Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is proud to announce DeAndre Johnson as the 2026–2027 Wiregrass Adult Education Outstanding Teacher of the Year (OTOY). The Outstanding Teacher of the Year competition is hosted by the Technical College System of Georgia’s Office of Adult Education and recognizes exceptional instructors who demonstrate a strong commitment to student achievement, academic excellence, and the mission of adult education. Local...

FITZGERALD, GA — For the last 26 years, psychology instructor Sherry Carroll has been a guiding presence at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College, helping students understand not only human behavior—but themselves. Her path into the field began long before her first day in the classroom. As a high school student working as an aide in the Irwin County High School guidance office, she discovered what would become her lifelong passion. “That experience opened my eyes to the impact that...

Valdosta, GA – Wiregrass Georgia Technical College President DeAnnia Clements is pleased to announce the Summer Semester President’s List and Dean’s List. The President’s List includes outstanding students who were enrolled full-time for 12 credit hours or more and achieved a grade point average of 3.8 or higher on a 4.0 scale during the Summer Semester 2026. The following students are on the President’s List for Summer Semester 2026 and are listed by county: Atkinson:...

VALDOSTA, GA – Prince Automotive of Valdosta has donated approximately $173,777 in automotive parts to Wiregrass Georgia Technical College, providing valuable hands-on learning resources for students in the college’s Automotive Technology program. The donation will help ensure students have access to current automotive components and equipment as they develop the technical knowledge and practical skills needed to succeed in the automotive workforce. Prince Automotive has been a...

FITZGERALD, GA – Montgomery Dykes’ educational journey demonstrates how students can move seamlessly from high school dual enrollment to technical education, employment and a four-year university. Dykes, a former dual enrollment student at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College, continued at the college after high school to pursue a degree in Mechatronics Technology on the college’s Ben Hill-Irwin Campus. He graduated from Wiregrass Summer Semester 2026 and has already been accepted...

VALDOSTA, GA – Wiregrass Georgia Technical College proudly celebrated the completion of its second Senior Leadership Academy, recognizing seven faculty and staff members who successfully completed the four-week leadership development program designed to prepare the college's next generation of institutional leaders. The Senior Leadership Academy is an advanced leadership initiative that builds upon the college's long-standing commitment to professional development and succession...

DOUGLAS, GA – Wiregrass Georgia Technical College and South Georgia State College have officially signed an articulation agreement establishing a new transfer pathway for students pursuing careers in mechanical engineering technology. The agreement creates a seamless educational pathway that allows students to begin their education at Wiregrass before transferring to South Georgia State College to continue toward a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering technology. The partnership...

VALDOSTA, GA – Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is expanding its professional development offerings with the launch of its new SHRM Certification Prep+ course. Registration is now open for the 12-week online program, which begins August 25. Offered in partnership with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), the course is designed to help human resources professionals prepare for the SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)...

VALDOSTA, GA – Wiregrass Georgia Technical College proudly welcomed Cohort 15 of the Georgia Teacher Academy for Preparation and Pedagogy (GaTAPP) following the successful completion of the program's Essentials of Effective Teaching training held July 6–17 on the college's Valdosta Campus. Eight new teacher candidates from school systems across the Coastal Plains Regional Educational Service Agency (RESA) officially began their journey toward earning renewable Georgia teaching...

VALDOSTA, GA – The Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Foundation awarded approximately $20,000 in scholarships to 20 students during the Summer 2026 semester to help them complete their education and develop the workforce skills needed for successful careers. These scholarships are made possible through the generosity of donors, businesses, and community partners. The scholarships were awarded through the Foundation's Foundation North and Foundation South boards, which provide...

ATLANTA, GA – The Adult Education department of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is proud to announce that Taylor Stone of Coffee County, a Wiregrass Adult Education graduate, has been selected as a recipient of the 2026 GED Scholarship Award from GED Testing Service, a national recognition honoring individuals who have demonstrated exceptional commitment, perseverance, and achievement in earning their GED credential. As part of this honor, Taylor was recognized at the GED...

VALDOSTA, GA – Dr. Matthew North did not begin his career intending to become a teacher. In fact, for more than a decade, his professional path was firmly rooted in Information Technology. Yet, looking back, the thread connecting every role he held was not technology itself—but teaching. Before entering the classroom, North spent 14 years working in IT support, consulting, and systems management, including nearly a decade with the Lowndes County Schools Technology Department. While...