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Zachary Hulett, Wiregrass’ First Occupational Studies Associates Degree Recipient

Wiregrass officials surprised Zachary while in Automotive class with the assistance of Irwin County School officials. Pictured l-r – Irwin County Schools Assistant Superintendent Kerry Billingsley, Irwin County High School Counselor Dr. Katrina Billingsley, Wiregrass student Zachary Hulett, Irwin County Schools Superintendent Dr. Thad Clayton, and Wiregrass Vice President for Academic Affairs DeAnnia Clements. Fitzgerald, GA – Wiregrass Tech announced in July that the college is...



Ben Hill–Irwin Campus Celebrates 50 Years

The Ben Hill-Irwin Vocational Institute opened its doors 50-year years ago this week. Pictured at the door l-r College supporter and Business Owner Charles Harris, and Governor Lester Maddox. Fitzgerald, GA— On September 21, 1970 the doors opened at Ben Hill–Irwin Vocational-Technical Institute and for 50 years the employees have been serving our local communities through workforce development. As the world has changed, so has the campus. Often called the local “Vo-Tech” school,...



Coffee Regional Medical Center Volunteers Announce Scholarship Winner

Keyonna Carson, winner of the Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Medical Scholarship. FROM: Coffee Regional Medical Center September 11, 2020 The Coffee Regional Medical Center Volunteers are pleased to announce that their 2020 Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Medical Scholarship was recently awarded to Keyonna Carson, Patient Care Technician (PCT) at Coffee Regional Medical Center (CRMC). The Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Medical Scholarship, in the amount of $1,000,...



Wiregrass Students Benefit from Apprenticeship at Wild Adventures

Wiregrass and Wild Adventures signed apprenticeship with three Wild Adventures employees. Pictured l-r Wiregrass Director of Economic Development Bill Tillman, Wiregrass President Dr. Tina K. Anderson, Wiregrass Executive Director of Departmental Affairs Nicole West, Wild Adventures Apprentice Micheal Torres, Wild Adventures Apprentice Chris Longstreet, Wild Adventures Apprentice John Hall Wild Adventures Assistant General Manager Jon Vigue, Wild Adventures Senior Director of Maintenance...



GED Class Accepting New Students in Echols County

Pictured is Wiregrass Adult Education Instructor Tiffanie Richardson. Statenville, GA – The Echols County Adult Education program of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is now accepting new students to enroll in free GED classes. The Echols County Adult Education program is located at 113 Walker Circle in Statenville, and classes are offered on Saturdays from 9:00 am-4:00 pm. GED classes are now being offered online, to learn more call 229-559-1207 or visit www.wiregrass.edu/adulted.



Wiregrass GED Classes Now Accepting New Students in Cook County

Pictured is Cook County GED Instructor Yvette Fountain. Adel, GA – The Cook County Adult Education program of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is now accepting new students to enroll in free GED Classes. The Cook County Adult Education program is located on the Wiregrass Campus at 1676 North Elm Street in Sparks, and classes are offered Monday - Thursday from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm and Monday, Tuesday & Thursday from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm. GED classes are now offered online for more...



Wiregrass GED Classes Accepting New Students in Coffee County

Wiregrass Tech’s Coffee County Adult Education instructors are pictured l- r; Renee Elliott, Brianna Gillis, and Krista Spires. Douglas, Ga. – The Coffee County Adult Education program of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is now accepting new students to enroll in free GED and English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes. The Coffee County Adult Education program is located at 706 West Baker Highway in Douglas, and classes are offered Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m....



Trump Administration Awards $1.3 Million to USDA Rural Business Development Grant Recipients in Georgia

FROM: U.S. Department of Agriculture – Rural Development Georgia ATHENS, Ga., Sept. 1, 2020 – The Trump Administration today announced that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is awarding 16 grants, totaling $1,384,000 for rural business development and job creation in Georgia. Funding comes from the Rural Business Development Grant program. “This program is vital for workforce development, business development and job creation,” USDA Rural Development State...



Wiregrass Medical Assistant Program Ranked Nationally

Valdosta, GA— The MedAssistantEDU.org website has recognized Wiregrass Tech’s Medical Assistant Associate of Science Degree as the top degree program in Georgia and among the top in the nation. The site refers to these top college programs as “Editor’s Choice: The Very Best Medical Assistant Associate, Certificate, and Diploma Programs of 2020-21.” The college rankings were determined by having high-caliber instructors with lots of experience, track record for strong student...



President’s and Dean’s List Announced for Summer Semester at Wiregrass

Valdosta, GA – Wiregrass Georgia Technical College President Dr. Tina K. Anderson 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 Summer Semester 2020. The following students are on the President’s List for Summer Semester 2020 and are listed by county: (Brooks) Shirley...



Wiregrass Announces Spring and Summer Graduates

Leroy Jones spent two years earning two degrees, two diplomas, and one technical certificate while working full-time and being an example for his twin boys and wife. Valdosta, GA – Wiregrass Georgia Technical College premiered the Spring and Summer 2020 Commencement Exercises virtually on Thursday, July 23. The ceremony honored 983 students who were awarded their associate degree, diploma or technical certificate of credit as well as 53 GED® graduates. Among those graduating, the...



GED Classes Accepting New Students in Brooks County

Wiregrass Adult Education Instructor Toni Lewis. Quitman, GA - The Brooks County Adult Education program of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is now accepting new students to enroll in free GED Classes. The Brooks County Adult Education program is located at 400 East Courtland Avenue in Quitman, and classes are offered Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. We also now offer online GED classes! Call 229-263-8146 for more information or visit www.wiregrass.edu/adulted.