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 2025. The following students are on the President’s List for Summer Semester 2025 and are listed by county: Atkinson: Nancy...

Douglas, GA – Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is pleased to announce the launch of its new Recreational Drone Piloting Class, designed to give community members the knowledge and skills needed to operate drones safely and effectively. This introductory course is ideal for beginners and hobbyists who want to explore drone technology, whether for recreational flying, photography, or future career pathways. Participants will gain practical experience in drone operation while learning...

Valdosta, GA – Wiregrass Georgia Technical College proudly celebrates the achievements of recent graduate Kylani Dean, who completed the college’s Industrial Maintenance program and its Apprenticeship program. She has now been hired by Mauser Packaging Solutions in Homerville, stepping into a high-demand career field and serving as an inspiration for other women pursuing skilled trades. Kylani’s journey represents the power of hands-on learning and determination. As a participant in...

Valdosta, GA – Wiregrass Georgia Technical College proudly announces the completion of Cohort 6 of the Wiregrass Leadership Academy, a professional development program designed to strengthen leadership skills among the college's faculty and staff. Over the past six months, participants engaged in a series of interactive modules focused on essential leadership skills, including Communication, Managing Teams, Conflict Resolution, Leading Through Change, and Motivating Employees. The...

Fitzgerald, GA – Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is pleased to announce a generous $5,000 donation from Satilla REMC to the Wiregrass Tech Foundation North in support of the college’s new Electrical Lineworker Certificate Program, which launched Fall Semester 2025 on the Ben Hill-Irwin Campus. This financial contribution helps power a program designed to prepare students for high-demand careers in the electric utility industry. With companies like Georgia Power estimating the need...

Douglas, Ga. — Coffee Regional Medical Center (CRMC) has donated a fully operational ambulance to Wiregrass Georgia Technical College’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) program, further strengthening a long-standing partnership between the two institutions. The donation of the 2019 Ford F-350 Type I ambulance follows CRMC EMS’s recent replacement of several units in their fleet. After discussions with Wiregrass EMS leadership confirmed a need for a training vehicle, CRMC leadership...

Valdosta, GA — The Economic Development team at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is proud to announce a record-breaking year, having served over 100 companies across South Georgia during Fiscal Year 2025. This milestone reflects the department’s continued commitment to workforce development and customized training solutions for local industry. Throughout the year, Wiregrass partnered with over 100 companies spanning manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, agriculture, and...

ATLANTA – Governor Brian Kemp today announced that the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) and the University System of Georgia (USG) signed an articulation agreement to help nursing students seamlessly advance their education and careers, the first of its kind following the passage of HB 192, the Top State for Talent Act. The agreement allows graduates of TCSG’s associate degree in nursing programs to transfer directly into participating USG institutions to complete a Bachelor of...

Valdosta, GA. The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) has reaffirmed the accreditation of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College for another 10 years after approval by the SACSCOC Board of Trustees on June 12, 2025. “This is a significant milestone for Wiregrass Georgia Technical College. This was a campus-wide multi-year effort, and I thank everyone involved for their dedication and hard work during this process,” said DeAnnia Clements,...

VALDOSTA — In a world where challenges often divide, the Bullard family stands united as a shining example of resilience, determination, and love. This summer, Jessica Bullard and her two children, Waylon and Baylee, achieved a milestone few families can claim. They all earned their GED® from Wiregrass Georgia Technical College, proving that perseverance truly runs in the family. Their journey wasn’t an easy one. A few years ago, the Bullards faced an unimaginable loss with the...

Fitzgerald, GA – Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is proud to highlight its ongoing partnership with MANA Nutrition in Fitzgerald, Georgia, through its Automation Technology and Mechatronics Apprenticeship Program. This collaboration is providing high-quality, hands-on training to workers who are helping power one of South Georgia’s most impactful manufacturers. Through the apprenticeship program, MANA employees receive specialized instruction from Wiregrass instructors while...

The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) today announced that its college police departments—serving 88 campuses across 22 colleges—have achieved full State Certification through the Georgia Law Enforcement Certification Program. This marks the first time in the nation that police departments within a statewide college system has simultaneously earned this accreditation. “This is a proud and unprecedented moment not only for our system but for the state of Georgia,” said...