Valdosta, GA – Kathy Ballard has been named the new Air Conditioning Technology Program Coordinator for Wiregrass Georgia Technical College on the Valdosta Campus. Ballard has been working in the field of heating and air conditioning for over 20 years. She is a graduate of Valdosta Technical College (now Wiregrass) and began working in-field for a local company as well as apartment complexes maintaining their equipment. In 2009, she returned to Wiregrass Georgia Technical College as an...

Valdosta, GA— Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) students received their nursing pins during a recent ceremony. The nurse’s pin is part of the nurse’s uniform and is symbolic of a badge of office and achievement, and a great honor to receive. The ASN graduates participated in the commencement ceremony held at the UGA Conference Center in Tifton in July. Students receiving their pins include Shelly Peacock of Cook County, Heidi White of...

Fitzgerald, GA – James Hall has been named the new Automotive Instructor for Wiregrass Georgia Technical College on the Ben Hill-Irwin Campus. A native of Ocilla, Hall is a graduate of East Central Tech (now Wiregrass) and brings 18 years of experience in the automotive field to the classroom. While attending college he was a member of the SkillsUSA chapter. He earned a gold medal at the state SkillsUSA competition and placed 19th at National SkillsUSA in Automotive. Hall started...

Today, the Lowndes County 911 Center received a bomb threat against the Valdosta campus of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College that had come in on their line at about 12:30 pm. The 911 Center immediately dispatched Lowndes County Deputies and the 911 Center contacted the Chief of Wiregrass Campus Police. The building was evacuated. The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office assisted with the evacuation and conducted a search and nothing was found. As an extra step of precaution, a K-9 unit...

Valdosta, GA – Wiregrass Georgia Technical College recognized the outgoing Board of Directors at the July Board meeting. The following board members who fulfilled their terms are F. Stephen Sumner, Berrien County, November 2014 – March 2022; Chase Daughtrey, Cook County, July 2016 – June 2022; Col. Ronald Mitchell, Cook County, July 2013 – June 2022; Steve Sirmans, Atkinson County, July 2013 – June 2022; Andi McWhorter, Irwin County, July 2013 – June 2022; and Jennifer Powell, Lowndes County, July...

Sparks, GA –Wiregrass Georgia Technical College will be offering Fiber Optics Classes through its Economic Development and Continuing Education department. This will be the second class the college has offered and will provide hands-on training and information to secure a Certified Fiber Optic Technician (CFOT) Certification. The classes will be held at the Cook Campus of Wiregrass starting August 23 through 25 from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm. The cost per person is $1,500 with group rates...

Fitzgerald, GA – The Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers Course is a video-based, instructor-led course that teaches both single-rescuer and team basic life support. This course trains participants to promptly recognize several life-threatening emergencies, give high-quality chest compressions, deliver appropriate ventilations and provide early use of an automated external defibrillator (AED). BLS for Healthcare Providers teaches skills using the American Heart...

Valdosta, GA – Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is hosting a second Free Application Week July 18-22 from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm Monday through Thursday, and online-only on Friday. Any new student who applies during the week of July 18 will have their application fee waived. Fall Semester classes begin on August 16. In response to the growing demand for Telecommunications and Security professionals in our area, the college is expanding this program the Cook County Workforce Development...

Valdosta, GA – Wiregrass Georgia Technical College and Lee Container recently signed three new apprentices and recognized two employees for completing their apprenticeship with Wiregrass. The three students who signed an apprenticeship agreement with Lee Container are Cameron Sutton, Industrial Systems Technology; James Cummings, Mechatronics Technology; and Caleb Wilson, Industrial Systems Technology. These students will be apprentices for the occupation of Industrial Maintenance...

Douglas, Ga— Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Foundation awarded multiple scholarships to help students complete their education and develop workforce skills. Two students from the Coffee Campus received scholarships to help pay for tuition, fees, books, and supplies needed for their programs, which were made possible because of generous college supporters. The scholarships were merit-based, and applicants had to complete an application and provide letters of support. The Coffee...

TCSG State GOAL Winner Ryan Degner is pictured in his new car presented by Kia along with Wiregrass President DeAnnia Clements. Valdosta, GA – Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Welding student is making a name for himself throughout Georgia. Ryan Degner was named the Technical College System of Georgia’s (TCSG) Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) Winner for 2022 in April, and in March he earned a gold medal in the Welding Sculpture Competition at the State SkillsUSA...

Valdosta, GA — Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Foundation awarded multiple scholarships to help students complete their education and develop workforce skills. Four students from the Valdosta Campus received scholarships to help pay for tuition, fees, books, and supplies needed for their programs, which were made possible because of generous college supporters. The scholarships were merit-based, and applicants had to complete an application and provide letters of support. The...