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From Custodian to College Graduate: A Family Triumphs Together at CGTC

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Warner Robins, Ga. – In just a few days, an extraordinary moment will take place at Central Georgia Technical College’s (CGTC) 2025 Commencement Ceremony — one that symbolizes perseverance, the power of education, and the unbreakable family bonds.
Snejana Payne, a native of Chişinǎu, Moldova, will proudly walk across the graduation stage alongside her two children, becoming part of a unique moment in commencement history at CGTC as she joins her children to earn their degrees together. Read More

April 29, 2025

CGTC Student Leaders Shine at Joint State Leadership Conference in Atlanta

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Warner Robins, Ga. – This Spring, student leaders from across Georgia gathered in Atlanta for the Joint State Leadership Conference, hosted in collaboration by the Georgia Student Government Association (GSGA), Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), and the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS), among the top competitors were Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) students.
Representing CGTC’s Student Government Association (SGA) were Jazmin Bennett, Anton Evans, and Jordan Tolbert, who proudly competed in the Job Interview category. Read More

April 28, 2025

CGTC Students and Staff Take Part in Spring Break Volunteer Experience Abroad

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Warner Robins, Ga. – A handful of Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) students and staff took part in volunteer projects over Spring Break at Orphanage Emmanuel in Guaimaca, Honduras.
Nneka Illonah, Haley Schaffer, Katie Jelly, and Maddie Moseley joined staff from Dental Hygiene and Academic Affairs serving as needed across the orphanage leveraging their skills from their program areas like nursing, dental Hygiene and cosmetology.

“We are hopeful that a few Titans willing to go abroad and give up their time during Spring Break will serve as motivation to others to join in the future,” said JoBen Rivera-Thompson, Read More

April 26, 2025

Central Georgia Technical College to Host Titus Youth Sports Camp June 2-6

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Warner Robins, Ga. – Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) Athletics is gearing up to welcome children to its annual Titus Youth Sports Camp, set for June 2-6, 2025, at the Larry Walker Arena on the College’s Warner Robins campus.
The Titus Youth Sports Camp offers children ages 6-12 an exciting opportunity to learn the fundamentals of basketball, football, soccer, and cheer in a fun, energetic, and supportive environment led by experienced coaches and staff.
Camp sessions will run Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. Read More

April 22, 2025

4th Annual Mass Casualty Training Exercise at CGTC to Simulate Active Shooter Incident

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Warner Robins, Ga. – Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) Division of Health Sciences and CGTC Police are returning its multi-agency disaster and mass casualty training event to the College’s Warner Robins Campus on Saturday, April 19, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. In partnership with the Warner Robins, Perry, and Centerville Fire and Police Departments, Houston Healthcare, Houston County Emergency Management, Houston County Fire Department, Houston County Sheriff’s Office, Houston County 911, Region-5 Trauma and Air Evac, Read More

April 2, 2025

20th Annual CGTC Foundation Golf Tournament Set for April 8

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Warner Robins, Ga. – Just a few weeks remain until Central Georgia Technical College’s (CGTC) Foundation tees off on one of its longest-standing fundraising initiatives, its annual Golf Tournament, benefitting student scholarships.
Ahead of the tournament, the Foundation continues to extend opportunities for sponsorship and support of scholarship initiatives as it hopes to improve upon the more than $42,000 raised in 2024.
“Our recent enrollment growth and impact of workforce development in our community, make the commitment from our community even more meaningful,” said Tonya McClure, Read More

March 26, 2025

CGTC Commencement Ceremony to Return to Macon Coliseum May 2 with Keynote Speaker Dr. Ray Perren

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Macon, GA – Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) is excited to announce the return of its annual commencement ceremony to the Macon Coliseum on Friday, May 2, 2025, at 7 p.m.
The Macon Coliseum has long been a place of celebration for the college’s graduates and their families. This year’s ceremony will feature Dr. Ray Perren, TCSG Deputy Commissioner for Technical Education. as the keynote speaker.
In 2020, Dr. Perren was appointed Deputy Commissioner by TCSG Commissioner Greg Dozier after serving as president at Lanier Technical College. Read More

March 21, 2025

CGTC Academy to Host Informational Nights About Dual Achievement Program

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Warner Robins, Ga. — Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) Dual Achievement Academy is launching a series of informational nights for students and families interested in learning more about the Dual Achievement Program (DAP).
DAP offers a unique opportunity for students to earn both a high school diploma and postsecondary credentials simultaneously, paving the way for a successful future in a specialized career pathway.
“We have seen numerous students excel over the past 3 years in this model for high school,” said Lakeitha Gordon, Read More

March 17, 2025

Seeking Volunteers for Mass Casualty Exercise – April 19, 2025

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Warner Robins, Ga. — The Health Sciences Division is looking for volunteers of all ages to participate in the CGTC Mass Casualty Functional Exercise on April 19, 2025, at the Warner Robins Campus.
This large-scale training event will help law enforcement, EMS, fire personnel, CGTC Health Sciences and Trinity medical students enhance their emergency response skills in a realistic but controlled environment.Volunteer Roles Include:Victim/Role Player – Assist with event coordination and participant needs.      ✅ Fans & Read More

February 20, 2025

Yohar Martínez Named 2025 Adult Education Outstanding Teacher of the Year (OTOY)

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Warner Robins, Ga. — Yohar Martínez has been named the 2025 Adult Education Outstanding Teacher of the Year (OTOY), an honor recognizing her exceptional contributions to the field of adult education and her transformative impact on students in her community.
Martínez, a proud native of Venezuela, is a passionate educator whose has leveraged experience learning English as a second language to her own classroom within the Adult Education Division. Her career focus to empower adult learners, Read More

February 4, 2025