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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.

Three students performing at Georgia Piedmont Tech's ESL international student talent show.

Left to right: Tirhas Woldegiorgis, Mahider Weldehawnriat, Etsubdink Miliket perform at Georgia Piedmont Tech's ESL international student talent show.

A multi-cultural crowd watches performances at Georgia Piedmont Tech's ESL international student talent show.

Women from multiple countries in native clothing at Georgia Piedmont Tech's ESL international student talent show.

Women from multiple countries in native clothing at Georgia Piedmont Tech's ESL student international talent show. A multi-cultural crowd watches performances at the Georgia Piedmont Tech international ESL student talent show. Left to right: Tirhas Woldegiorgis, Mahider Weldehawnriat, Etsubdink Miliket perform at Georgia Piedmont Tech's ESL talent show. It was standing room only today at Georgia Piedmont Technical College’s Annual International Talent Show, held at the college’s...

Crystal Wright with Governor & Mrs. Nathan Deal, Commissioner Matt Arthur, and Michelle Siniard and Dr. Ivan Allen of the assessment team.

Crystal Wright, Statewide GOAL Award-Winner, steps into her new Kia, the grand prize for the competition.