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Yesterday at 10:48 AM  Two Wiregrass students participating in the automotive collision program have been awarded scholarships the Collision Repair Education Foundation in an effort to help them with their education.

Sunday, May 12, 2013  In honor of Mother’s Day, Verizon Wireless made a donation to the Liberty House of Albany.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  Wiregrass Technical College has been approved for a six year accreditation renewal from the American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists for their Pharmacy Technology program.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  The Wiregrass Board of Directors, faculty, and staff welcome Dr. Shawn Utley and his family to Wiregrass Georgia Technical College.

Monday, April 08, 2013  Ocilla born Celebrity Hairstylist Dennis Stokely is returning to Southwest Georgia to visit and teach those enrolled for Wiregrass's cosmetology classes.

Friday, April 05, 2013  A new president has been named for Lanier Technical College in Winder.

Monday, April 01, 2013  Leaders in Ben Hill County gathered on Monday evening for an education summit on how to better prepare students to enter the workforce.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  Wiregrass Georgia Technical College's Health Information Technology students now have two new scholarships they can apply for thanks to Azalea Health.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  An Associate Professor and Extension Landscape Specialist with the University System of Georgia will be presenting at the Wiregrass Valdosta campus on March 29th.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  Wiregrass Georgia Technical College has announced that they will be holding a Free Application Day for new students interested in applying for the upcoming Summer Semester.

Friday, March 01, 2013  Updated with video; Four people charged in connection with a 2009 salmonella outbreak that killed nine people and sickened hundreds are set to appear in federal court in south Georgia.

Monday, February 25, 2013  So far, two Southwest Georgia colleges have announced that they will be closed Tuesday, with some shutting down early Monday night.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  Wiregrass Georgia Technical College and the Technical College System of Georgia have been approved as a Georgia Teacher Academy for Preparation and Pedagogy (GaTAPP) provider.

Friday, January 25, 2013  Updated with video; Despite going up against larger colleges and universities, Albany State University’s Miss Albany State Asia Cook was named the winner of the 2012-2013 National Ultimate Reign Competition by Verizon Wireless.

Sunday, January 20, 2013  The Lee County Fire Department responded to a house fire Sunday night at 120 Wiregrass Way.