(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 … Continue Reading →
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Georgia Piedmont Technical College’s English as a Second Language Program Honored by Emory University
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 … Continue Reading →
Dr. Glen Cannon Named Interim President of 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, … Continue Reading →
Georgia Piedmont Technical College Hosts Annual International Student Talent Show
It was standing room only today at Georgia Piedmont Technical College’s Annual International Talent Show, held at the college’s Starnes Center in the heart of Clarkston, Georgia. Students from the … Continue Reading →
Technical College System of Georgia Announces Georgia Piedmont Student as 2018 Statewide Student of the Year
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 … Continue Reading →
Georgia Piedmont Technical College Announces First Place Winner in 2018 Student Design Contest: Kyrsten Ledbetter – General Ray Davis Middle School Eighth Grader
Kyrsten Ledbetter, an eighth grade student attending Rockdale County’s General Ray Davis Middle School, received the State’s First Place Award in the 6th – 8th grade category of the 2018 … Continue Reading →
Georgia Piedmont Technical College Hosts Manufacturers Luncheon; Annual Luncheon Included $130,000 Donation Presentation from DART Foundation
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 … Continue Reading →
Travel ban stranded her. Then America welcomed her.
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.
Georgia Piedmont Technical College’s Student Government President Receives Outstanding Citizenship Award
Essence Jones, the president of Georgia Piedmont Technical College’s Student Government Association (SGA), was presented with an Outstanding Citizenship Award at a recent Georgia Student Government Association (GSGA)/National Technical Honor … Continue Reading →
Georgia Piedmont Technical College Announces its Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education (EAGLE) Winner
Administrators from Georgia Piedmont Technical College’s (GPTC) Adult Education program have selected LaTrevya Mitchell as the 2018 EAGLE award recipient. Now in its 25th year, EAGLE (Exceptional Adult Georgian in … Continue Reading →