Former instructors at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College fondly remember the Sheppard family. “I had the pleasure of teaching English to both of them,” says Michael Williams, Executive Vice President of the college. “They were extraordinary individuals and a joy to teach. We’ve crossed paths many times since then because both are so prominent in the community and such strong ambassadors for technical education.” Sandra Sheppard completed multiple programs at Wiregrass and...

Valdosta, GA – Taylor Stone of Coffee County has been chosen to represent Wiregrass Georgia Technical College as the 2026 Dinah Culbreath Wayne Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education (EAGLE) Student of the Year. The announcement was made at the 29th Annual EAGLE Reception, sponsored by the Valdosta-Lowndes County Chamber of Commerce and First Federal Savings and Loan of Valdosta. The EAGLE program, an initiative of the Certified Literate Community Program (CLCP), celebrates...

Valdosta, GA — Wiregrass Georgia Technical College President DeAnnia Clements announced Sandra Scurry, Adult Education Instructor, as the 2026 Adult Education Outstanding Teacher of the Year award winner. The Adult Education Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award is sponsored by the Technical College System of Georgia. The Teacher of the Year Award program, now in its fifth year, recognizes and honors instructors who make significant contributions to adult learners working to complete...

Valdosta, GA – Wiregrass Georgia Technical College’s Adult Education program is once again the recipient of a $5,000 Truist Community Development Grant. The grant funds will be used to help students earn industry-recognized credentials at no out-of-pocket cost. The Integrated Education and Training (IET) program prepares Adult Education students for in-demand careers and helps boost their earning potential. Students can earn industry-recognized credentials in areas such as...

Valdosta, GA – Wiregrass Georgia Technical College has added two more Culinary Arts students to its Apprenticeship program through a new partnership with Fairway Tavern restaurant in Valdosta. Students Victoria Dowell and Alesandra Fisher are gaining valuable hands-on training through this opportunity while continuing their education in the classroom and training kitchens at Wiregrass. Victoria’s goal is to one day open her own restaurant, and this apprenticeship will give her the...

Valdosta, Ga - Four Wiregrass Georgia Technical College students have been selected as the college’s semi-finalists for the Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL), according to Dr. Cheryl Carvajal, coordinator for the Wiregrass GOAL program. Chosen as semifinalists are Cenecia Bien-Aime, Cybersecurity, Valdosta Campus; Harry Dunmire, Automotive Technology, Valdosta Campus; Michael Schexnayder, Cybersecurity, Valdosta Campus; and Shania Wheeler, Radiologic Technology, Valdosta...

$1 Million Prize Honors Colleges Achieving Strong Student Results, Both in College and After Graduation CONTACT: Kristin O’Keefe, 240-351-8531, kristin.okeefe@aspeninstitute.org; WASHINGTON D.C., October 28, 2025 – The Aspen Institute named Wiregrass Georgia Technical College as one of the 200 institutions eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s premier recognition of high achievement and performance among two-year...

Savannah, Ga.--The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) is proud to announce the 2025 graduates of its Senior Leadership Academy (SLA), a rigorous professional development program designed to prepare emerging leaders from across Georgia’s 22 technical colleges and the system office for senior-level positions in technical education. The Senior Leadership Academy equips participants with the skills, insights, and experiences needed to lead effectively within TCSG’s dynamic,...

Valdosta, GA – Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is proud to announce a new apprenticeship partnership with Wildflower Café in Valdosta, Georgia. This partnership is particularly special, as the café’s owner, Chef Heidi Shelley, is a Wiregrass Culinary Arts graduate who has come full circle—from student to successful entrepreneur and now mentor. Wiregrass Culinary Arts student Jenna McCollum has joined the Wildflower Café team as an apprentice, gaining valuable hands-on...

Valdosta, GA – Wiregrass Georgia Technical College President DeAnnia Clements is proud to announce that the college achieved record-breaking graduation numbers for Academic Year 2025. Two significant records were set: the highest number of graduates, with 2,141, and the highest number of awards conferred, totaling 3,404. The total number of awards includes degrees, diplomas, and technical certificates earned. Many students received multiple awards. “This past year, the college had to...

Douglas, Ga. – Wiregrass Georgia Technical College announces the dedication of the Coffee Campus Meeting Room in memory and honor of Asa and Sue Whitfield, recognizing the generous endowment made to establish a scholarship fund benefiting students in Coffee County. The newly dedicated meeting room, located in the Coffee Hall Building, serves as a gathering space for students, faculty, staff, and community patrons. Asa, who passed away in 2017, spent many years working and serving the...

Valdosta, Ga. – Wiregrass Georgia Technical College announces that application fees will be waived during November. Those interested in applying for Spring, Summer, or Fall Semester 2026 can apply online at Wiregrass.edu and save money. Spring Semester classes begin January 12. Applicants can enroll in one of the college’s popular computer technology programs. Those looking for online programs related to computer information can choose from high-demand options such as Cybersecurity...