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(DeKalb County, September 17, 2018) - Georgia Piedmont Technical College today hosted its 15th annual Constitution Day and U.S. Citizenship Celebration. Candidates for citizenship participated in a naturalization ceremony conducted by Mr. Dana Clemens, section chief, Atlanta Field Office of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Department of Homeland Security. The ceremony began with remarks from Dr. Tavarez Holston, president of Georgia Piedmont Technical College....

Monroe, GA – Congressman Jody Hice (GA-10) today announced that Georgia Piedmont Technical College - Newton Campus and the economic development offices of Newton, Morgan, Walton, Jasper, and Greene counties will host their second annual job fair on Friday, October 5th. Building on last year’s success, which drew hundreds of applicants from around the area, the 2018 Regional Job Fair will connect job seekers with local employers in the fields of manufacturing, film and entertainment,...

(DeKalb County, September 6, 2018) - - The state board of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) today approved Commissioner Matt Arthur’s appointment of Dr. Tavarez Holston as the new president of Georgia Piedmont Technical College. Dr. Holston will assume his official leadership duties on September 10, 2018. “Dr. Holston’s experience in, and passion for, technical education, combined with his commitment to students, and his vision to expand educational and economic...

This is a picture of Dr. Tavarez Holston, Georgia Piedmont Tech's president

(DeKalb County, August 21, 2018) - - Several students are arriving on the campus of Georgia Piedmont Technical College with scholarship money in hand as classes begin this week. The Georgia Piedmont Technical College Foundation awarded scholarships to six deserving students. Prospective recipients fill out an application form and, in some instances, submit a written essay as part of their application packets. Signs of the new semester are abundant at Georgia Piedmont Technical College’s...

(DeKalb County, July 12, 2018) - - Dr. Linda Grant, the director of the Early Childhood Care and Education program at Georgia Piedmont Technical College, recently led a delegation of Georgia Piedmont alumni on a study tour in Italy. The purpose of the trip was to give local educators an opportunity to immerse themselves in the Reggio Emilia approach to educating children. The objective of the study tour is to allow participants to gain a more in-depth understanding of the approach by...

(Rockdale County, May 21, 2018) On Saturday, May 19, 2018, Georgia Piedmont Technical College’s spring graduates walked across the stage, accepted their hard-earned credentials, and turned their tassels. Dr. Alvetta Thomas, president of Southern Crescent Technical College, served as the keynote speaker. She offered encouraging words to the nearly 400 students who received their GEDs, technical certificates of credit (TCC), diplomas or degrees. “I salute the graduates---you all look...

Johannes Kliner, Director of Emory University's SHINE, presents award to Judieth Williamson, Georgia Piedmont ESL night teacher, and Melanie Armstrong, Georgia Piedmont ESL night supervisor.

Johannes Kliner, Director of Emory University's SHINE, presents award to Judieth Williamson, Georgia Piedmont ESL night teacher, and Melanie Armstrong, Georgia Piedmont ESL night supervisor.

Johannes Kliner, Director of Emory University's SHINE, presents award to Judieth Williamson, Georgia Piedmont ESL night teacher, and Melanie Armstrong, Georgia Piedmont ESL night supervisor. Georgia Piedmont Technical College...recently received special recognition for its English as a Second Language program from Emory University’s Civic and Community Engagement department.  As part of its end-of-year celebration, Emory officials honored Georgia Piedmont’s ESL program with its Annual...

Dr. Glen Cannon, interim president, Georgia Piedmont Technical College. Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) Commissioner Matt Arthur has named Dr. D. Glen Cannon to serve as interim president of Georgia Piedmont Technical College.  He replaces Dr. Jabari Simama, who served from 2012-2018.       “Dr. Cannon will be a tremendous leader for Georgia Piedmont during this time of transition to ensure the college continues its legacy of serving students, business and industry, and...

Head shot of Dr. Glen Cannon, interim president, Georgia Piedmont Technical College.