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...

Adel, GA – Wiregrass Georgia Technical College’s Economic Development Division is enrolling students for an upcoming Certified Fiber Optic Technician (CFOT) training. The 32-hour course will be held August 4–7 on the Cook Campus and is open to anyone interested in gaining hands-on skills in fiber optic installation, testing, and troubleshooting. This industry-recognized training leads to the CFOT certification from the Fiber Optic Association (FOA)—a credential that is highly...

Valdosta, GA – Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is proud to announce that eight students earned medals at the 60th Annual National SkillsUSA Championships held in Atlanta. This prestigious competition featured over 6,000 students from across the nation competing in 108 trade, technical, and leadership fields. Wiregrass students competed against the best in the nation, showcasing hands-on skills in areas like electronics, electrical wiring, precision machining, medical assisting, and...

Valdosta, GA – Wiregrass Georgia Technical College held its Spring 2025 Commencement Exercises on Thursday, April 24. A total of 909 students were awarded an associate degree, diploma, or technical certificate of credit, including 452 Dual Enrollment or high school students who earned a college credential. Among the graduates, the college conferred 101 associate degrees, 109 diplomas, and 1,014 technical certificates of credit. Due to the growing number of graduates, Wiregrass added a...

Valdosta, GA – Wiregrass Georgia Technical College’s Economic Development Division will be offering a new non-credit training opportunity with a Child Development Associate (CDA) Certification course. Registration is now open for individuals ready to take the next step in their early childhood education career. The course begins July 17 on the Valdosta Campus and includes 11 face-to-face class sessions. Thursday evening classes will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on July 17, July...

Douglas, GA – Wiregrass Georgia Technical College proudly hosted a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Commercial Truck Driving and Diesel Technology Center at the Coffee Campus. This facility is the result of a longstanding public-private partnership that began 18 years ago, when the Douglas-Coffee County Development Authority generously donated land to the college for Commercial Truck Driving classes. In response to growing industry demand, Wiregrass launched the...

Valdosta, GA — The Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) program and the Practical Nursing (LPN) program at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College have been ranked among the top 10 nursing programs in the state of Georgia for 2025, according to NursingProcess.org. Rankings were based on student performance on the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN). According to NursingProcess.org, “Mainly, we have captured four broad areas, such as academic quality, NCLEX-RN exam...

Douglas, GA – Wiregrass Georgia Technical College proudly welcomed industry partners, community leaders, and state officials to its Coffee Campus to celebrate the launch of a cutting-edge Advanced Automation and Mechatronics Program in collaboration with Advanced Manufacturing International (AMI). This transformative partnership is designed to strengthen South Georgia’s skilled workforce pipeline and support the region’s growing need for advanced manufacturing and smart automation...

Valdosta, GA – Wiregrass Georgia Technical College President DeAnnia Clements is pleased to announce the Spring 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 Spring Semester 2025. The following students are on the President’s List for Spring Semester 2025 and are listed by county: ...