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Wiregrass Tech Closes to the Public March 17 - March 31

Valdosta, GA – In compliance with Governor Brian Kemp’s Executive Order 3.16.20.01, all TCSG colleges will be closed from March 18, 2020 to March 31, 2020. This Executive Order affects in-person learning environments. All Wiregrass campuses will be closed to the public beginning at 5pm on March 17 through March 31. Academic classes and adult education classes will resume Monday, March 23 via distance education methods. Essential functions for operating the college during this time...



Wiregrass Announces Cancellation of Board of Directors' Meeting for Thursday

Valdosta, GA – The meeting scheduled for Thursday, March 19 of the Board of Directors for Wiregrass Georgia Technical College has been canceled. This meeting was scheduled to take place at noon on the Ben Hill-Irwin Campus. For more information about Wiregrass' Board of Directors and programs, visit wiregrass.edu.



Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is Moving Spring Break to March 16th–March 20th

Valdosta, GA – In light of the current health issues and concerns resulting from the coronavirus (COVID-19), Wiregrass Georgia Technical College has made the decision to move spring break up to March 16th through March 20th. All academic and adult education classes will observe Spring Break during this time and will not meet. We have made this decision to address the health concerns surrounding COVID-19 while minimizing the disruption of delivering educational services. In addition,...



Free Application Week Scheduled for March 23-27 at Wiregrass - UPDATED

Valdosta, GA – Wiregrass Georgia Technical College will accept new student applications for Summer Semester during Free Application Week, March 23-27. Any new student who applies in person during this week will have their application fee waived. Free Application Week will be held on the Ben Hill-Irwin Campus, Coffee Campus, Cook County WDC Campus, Moody AFB Extended Campus, and the Valdosta Campus Monday through Thursday from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, and Friday 7:30 am to 3:00 pm. The college...



Coronavirus Update

Dear Wiregrass Community, There is no higher priority than the safety and health of our students, faculty, and staff. As you know, the number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases is rising in Georgia and I want to provide you with an update and steps we are taking to reduce risk of infection. We continue to provide our college community with communications that detail preventative measures people should take to reduce risk of infection. This includes CDC-recommended strategies like washing...



Fellowship Home Sponsoring Scholarships at Wiregrass

Fellowship Home Director of Operations Amanda Ziegler, Wiregrass Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs Katy Watson, Wiregrass Dean for Academic Affairs Jackie Spriggs, Wiregrass President Dr. Tina K. Anderson, Fellowship Home President/CEO John LaHood, Fellowship Director of Resident Care Jared Barnes, RN; Fellowship Home CNA/CMA Supervisor OT Simmons, Fellowship Home Executive Director George LaHood, V, and Fellowship Home Director of Willow Wood Sheryl Jackson. Valdosta, GA –...



SGMC Invests in LPN to RN Bridge Program at Wiregrass

Pictured L-R: Randy Smith, SGMC Chief Nursing Officer, Wiregrass President Dr. Tina K. Anderson, and Ronald E. Dean, SGMC Chief Executive Officer. Valdosta, GA – Wiregrass Tech students will benefit from the generosity of South Georgia Medical Center’s (SGMC) recent donation for many years to come. Officials at SGMC donated $1 million dollars for the development of Wiregrass’ new LPN (Practical Nursing) to RN (Associate of Science Degree) nursing program. SGMC Chief Executive...



Wiregrass Named Bronze Award Recipient by Military Friendly®

Valdosta, GA – Wiregrass Georgia Technical College has been named a Bronze Award-level Military Friendly® School Award recipient in the Community College category for having outstanding programs and support for our nation’s veterans and their families. Victory Media, originator of the family of Military Friendly® employment, entrepreneurship and education resources for veterans and their families, published its special awards for 2020 Military Friendly® Schools and Employers at...



Brooks County High School - Wiregrass Technical College Culinary Arts' Students Win State

Representing Brooks County High School and Wiregrass Georgia Technical College are members of the Culinary Arts Team: (L-R) Keionna Donaldson, Arkessia Stewart, Raeanna Barbour, Breauna Grant, and Wiregrass Tech Culinary Arts Instructor Chef Tammy Acree. These students are dual enrolled at BCHS and Wiregrass and are receiving college credit for free while in high school through the Dual Enrollment program. Brooks County High School students who are enrolled in the Wiregrass Technical...



One Year Later, Ace Electric Signs Two More Wiregrass Students for Apprenticeship

Seated: Wiregrass students Fred Rowe and Amanda Staten. Standing: Wiregrass Director of Economic Development and Cook Campus Bill Tillman, Wiregrass Dean for Academic Affairs Michael Williams, Wiregrass President Dr. Tina K. Anderson, Wiregrass Area Director for Academic Affairs Drew Vickers, and Wiregrass Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Shawn Utley. Valdosta, GA – Wiregrass Georgia Technical College and Ace Electric, Inc. partnered a year ago to create the Commercial...



Bills for Skills Event Announced

Pictured center is Morgan Davis, Wiregrass welding graduate, who competed in the state SkillsUSA Welding competition in 2019 and earned a gold medal; in 2018 he brought back a silver medal. Davis is employed at Hunt Industries as a welder here in Valdosta. Valdosta, GA — Wiregrass Georgia Technical College will be hosting a “Bills for Skills” fundraiser Thursday, March 5 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Langwood Plantation located at 7050 Lake Park Bellville Road in Lake Park, Georgia....



Wiregrass Scholarship Recipients

Congratulations to Michael Hendley and Carl Smith for being awarded scholarships for Spring Semester at Wiregrass Tech. Fitzgerald, GA — Students on the Ben Hill-Irwin Campus of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College learned at a special scholarship event that their hard work is paying off. Thanks to the generous donation of friends and supporters of the college, two students were awarded scholarships that will help pay for tuition, fees, books, and/or supplies needed for their...