Fitzgerald, Ga. – The Ben Hill-Irwin Campus of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College invites the community to its Wired Up! event on Saturday, October 18, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This free event is open to the public and promises fun for the entire family. Visitors will enjoy a variety of activities, including a Cruise-In with the Tiftarea Auto Club, a Touch-a-Truck experience for kids, and a bounce house for even more family fun. Live music will keep the energy high throughout the...

Valdosta, GA –Wiregrass Georgia Technical College has recognized Brent Warren and Tom Feagle as its 2025-2026 Employees of the Year. These employees were honored for their dedication, hard work, and leadership skills by the faculty and staff of the college. Wiregrass employees annually nominate staff members and supervisors for their exemplary performance on the job. The nominations are narrowed down by a committee, and the finalists are interviewed by a panel of judges to decide who will...

Wiregrass Tech’s Foundation North Swingin’ Medallions Fundraiser Set for October 11 Fitzgerald, Ga. – The Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Foundation North will host a fundraiser on Saturday, October 11, featuring the popular group Swingin’ Medallions. The event will take place at The Fitzgerald Pillars beginning at 7:00 p.m. Guests can enjoy a fun community evening with a variety of local food trucks while listening to beach music and party hits. Individual tickets are $35,...

Valdosta, Ga. – Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is offering an OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Course on October 8–9, 2025, at the Valdosta Campus. This nationally recognized training is designed to help workers identify, avoid, and prevent safety and health hazards in the workplace. Participants who complete the course will receive an OSHA 10 certification card, valid for three years. The program is ideal for employees, supervisors, and managers across a variety of industries...

Sparks, GA – Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is pleased to announce the launch of its new Recreational Drone Piloting Class, designed to give community members the knowledge and skills needed to operate drones safely and effectively. This introductory course is ideal for beginners and hobbyists who want to explore drone technology, whether for recreational flying, photography, or future career pathways. Participants will gain practical experience in drone operation while learning...

Valdosta, GA – Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is celebrating record-breaking enrollment growth this Fall, marking the largest Fall semester for the college in over ten years. Overall enrollment has increased by 7.8% compared to Fall 2024, ranking the college #11 among all 22 colleges in the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). Students are also taking more classes, with a 9.6% increase in credit hours, earning Wiregrass a #12 ranking across the system. Enrollment gains...

VALDOSTA — Wiregrass Georgia Technical College will host a “No Wrong Door: Veteran and Military Support Listening Session” on September 30 at the Valdosta Campus. These sessions are organized by the Technical College System of Georgia, Military Affairs, and GA Vets.org. The session will take place at Cox Hall, building 500, located at 4089 Val Tech Road, Valdosta, Georgia, from 9:00 a.m. to noon. The purpose of the event is to share current efforts and best practices in supporting...

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 the Summer Semester 2025. The following students are on the President’s List for Summer Semester 2025 and are listed by county: Atkinson: Nancy...

Douglas, GA – Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is pleased to announce the launch of its new Recreational Drone Piloting Class, designed to give community members the knowledge and skills needed to operate drones safely and effectively. This introductory course is ideal for beginners and hobbyists who want to explore drone technology, whether for recreational flying, photography, or future career pathways. Participants will gain practical experience in drone operation while learning...

Valdosta, GA – Wiregrass Georgia Technical College proudly celebrates the achievements of recent graduate Kylani Dean, who completed the college’s Industrial Maintenance program and its Apprenticeship program. She has now been hired by Mauser Packaging Solutions in Homerville, stepping into a high-demand career field and serving as an inspiration for other women pursuing skilled trades. Kylani’s journey represents the power of hands-on learning and determination. As a participant in...

Valdosta, GA – Wiregrass Georgia Technical College proudly announces the completion of Cohort 6 of the Wiregrass Leadership Academy, a professional development program designed to strengthen leadership skills among the college's faculty and staff. Over the past six months, participants engaged in a series of interactive modules focused on essential leadership skills, including Communication, Managing Teams, Conflict Resolution, Leading Through Change, and Motivating Employees. The...

Fitzgerald, GA – Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is pleased to announce a generous $5,000 donation from Satilla REMC to the Wiregrass Tech Foundation North in support of the college’s new Electrical Lineworker Certificate Program, which launched Fall Semester 2025 on the Ben Hill-Irwin Campus. This financial contribution helps power a program designed to prepare students for high-demand careers in the electric utility industry. With companies like Georgia Power estimating the need...