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With the population closing in on one million people in Northwest Georgia, combined with the more than 300 EMT openings currently available in the Peach State, it was an easy decision for two regional foundations to team up to make a gift to Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC). Betts Berry with the Jewell Foundation and […]

Three Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) students are benefitting this year from the help of one of the state’s major trade organizations which represents Georgia manufacturers. Joshua Dunagan of Dalton, Georgia; Andrew Jarrett of Cedartown, Georgia; and Caleb Pledger of Lyerly, Georgia were selected for the Manufacturers Education Foundation (MEF) Scholarship. The MEF Scholarship is […]

The Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) Board of Directors saw two new member sworn in recently during a meeting held on the college’s Catoosa County Campus in Ringgold, Georgia. Floyd County, Georgia’s Albert “Al” Hodge, Jr., and Whitfield County, Georgia’s Robert “Rob” Bradham. GNTC President Pete McDonald swore in the new members at the college’s […]

Scottie Carter, director of Electrical Systems Technology at GNTC, placed 22nd in the nation during the 2017 IDEAL National Championship competition held recently in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The competition showcased the skills of electrical professionals, students, and apprentices from across the nation. Participants used IDEAL tools to compete in a timed challenge that involved […]

Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) student Ryan Fincher of Cedartown was honored by the American Welding Society (AWS) for winning the gold medal in the Welding Competition at the 2017 SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference held this summer in Louisville, Ky. Rene’ Engeron, chairman of the Atlanta section of AWS, presented Fisher with the […]

Institutional Effectiveness won the top prize in the "Deck the Halls Door Decorating Contest" on the Floyd County Campus in Rome. Building J took second place and Administrative Services came in third in the holiday decoration contest that brought out the best in creativity and holiday spirit in the campus community. Click on the slideshow icon […]

A chilly Tuesday night in Northwest Georgia saw the Dalton Convention Center in Dalton, Georgia fill to capacity as more than 250 students walked the stage at Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) Fall Commencement Ceremony. An estimated 1,500 family and friends were on hand for the occasion. GNTC President Pete McDonald, his administration, and keynote […]

A Christmas "Deck the Halls Door Decorating Contest" is being held on GNTC's Floyd County Campus in Rome and it has brought out the best in creativity and holiday spirit in the campus community. Doors are being evaluated on four criteria: visual impact, craftsmanship, creativity, and holiday festiveness. Click on the slideshow icon to the right to […]

Shadae Yancey-Warren of Rome and Mark Haney of Marietta were named the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) Alumni of the Year by the TCSG Foundation Thursday evening. The TCSG Foundation recognizes outstanding alumni of TCSG affiliated colleges each year at its “A Taste of TCSG” event. Governor Nathan Deal, along with TCSG Commissioner Gretchen […]

William Nichols, of Gordon County, was chosen to represent Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) at the statewide EAGLE Leadership Institute March 12-14, 2018, at the Atlanta Waverly Hotel. The Leadership Institute recognizes and honors those students who have demonstrated superior achievement in adult education classes and programs. Nichols, a resident of Calhoun, was nominated for […]