Valdosta, GA — Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Practical Nursing students received their nursing pins in a recent pinning ceremony on the Valdosta Campus. The nursing pins not only signify the hard work and dedication, but they are also a physical symbol of their transition into the nursing field. The pinning ceremony is more than a nursing tradition, it is a symbol of the nursing students’ hard work and dedication towards their coursework and clinicals. Not only does it mark the...

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College wishes to announce that it will host a site visit for continuing accreditation of its Associate of Science in Nursing program by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). You are invited to meet with the site visit team and share your comments about the program in person at a meeting scheduled at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, September 21, in the Tina K Anderson Conference Room of the Edward and Rhonda Mark Health Sciences Building located...

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 Summer Semester 2022. The following students are on the President’s List for Summer Semester 2022 and are listed by county: Atkinson: Melody...

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...