Economic Development News

Crystal Wright, Statewide GOAL Award-Winner, steps into her new Kia, the grand prize for the competition. The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) yesterday announced the state’s top technical college student and top technical college instructor for 2018. Crystal Wright of Georgia Piedmont Technical College received the Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) award and Stephanie O’Donoghue of Chattahoochee Technical College received the 2018 State Rick Perkins Award for...

First Place artwork depicting the importance of manufacturing by Kyrsten Ledbetter of Rockdale County General Ray Davis middle school.

Kyrsten Ledbetter of RockDale County middle school receives 1st place certificate from Governor Nathan Deal for her artwork reflecting the importance of manufacturing in Georgia.

Kyrsten Ledbetter of RockDale County middle school receives 1st place certificate from Governor Nathan Deal for her artwork reflecting the importance of manufacturing in Georgia.

Georgia Piedmont President Jabari Simama (center) with higher education officials from the Somali State, Ethiopia.

GOAL Student of the Year Crystal Wright; Dr. Jabari Simama, President of Georgia Piedmont Technical College; Kye Haymore, Rick Perkins Teacher of the Year

EAGLE Award-Winner LaTrevya Mitchell

Georgia Piedmont Technical College's Student Government President Receives Outstanding Citizenship Award.

DART Foundation Donation of $130,000 to support Georgia Piedmont's Advanced Manufacturing Center.

Georgia Piedmont Technical College recently welcomed leaders from local businesses and industries, as well as civic and elected officials, to its annual Manufacturers Luncheon.  Each year, the luncheon is coordinated to recognize companies nominated by the college to compete in the annual statewide Manufacturer of the Year competition. “Congratulations to our 2018 nominees for Manufacturer of the Year,” said Dr. Jabari Simama, President, Georgia Piedmont Technical College.  “We are...

Left to Right: Dr. Irvin Clark, GPTC Vice President, Economic Development & Dean, Newton Campus; Chris Clark, DART Foundation Representative; Dr. Jabari Simama, President, GPTC; Lisa Phillips, DART Foundation Committee Lead; Adam McGee, DART Foundation Representative; Dr. Tony Neal, Vice President, GPTC Foundation; Farren Elliott, DART Foundation Representative.

Georgia Piedmont GED Student Batulo Ramadhan journeyed from Somalia to the U.S.  She is working hard to earn her GED.  Her efforts were the subject of this CNN.com story. Batulo Ramadhan, a Georgia Piedmont GED Student, on MARTA heading to work.