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December 15, 2023
ATC Celebrates Grand Opening of New Industrial Systems Building
Athens, GA – Athens Technical College celebrated the grand opening of its state-of-the-art Industrial Systems Technology Building, a 39,000 sq. foot facility that embodies a commitment to cutting-edge education and innovation. The ribbon-cutting ceremony, held Dec. 15, marks a significant milestone for the institution and the community it serves. The new building, a $17.2 million […]
November 6, 2023
Athens Technical College Celebrates Outstanding Alumni of the Year
Nov. 6, 2023 Athens Technical College Celebrates Outstanding Alumni of the Year Athens Technical College selected Lori Anne Lord, owner of Promotional Marketing Services Inc., as its 2023 Outstanding Alumni of the Year. A graduate of the respiratory therapy program, Lord is also a current member of the Athens Tech Foundation Board of Directors, where […]
November 2, 2023
ATC Partners with Rivian for New Program
Information session to be held Nov. 7 in Monroe Athens Technical College is pleased to announce the launch of a partnership with the Rivian Technical Trades program, providing individuals with a unique opportunity to fast-track their careers in skilled trades. This program offers courses in Industrial Systems Technology and Precision Machining and Manufacturing, empowering participants […]
September 21, 2023
Athens Technical College Celebrates Increase in Enrollment and Graduates
Athens, GA – Athens Technical College is thrilled to announce a significant surge in both enrollment and graduates. The College has experienced an 8.2% increase in fall 2023 enrollment compared to the year prior, boasting a total of 4,164 students, illustrating the institution’s dedication to providing accessible and quality education to a growing number of […]
September 1, 2023
Three new board members sworn in at Athens Technical College
Judge Lawton Stephens swore in three new Athens Technical College Board of Directors—Phil Bettendorf, Judge Cheveda McCamy, and Mike Sale—at the College’s first board meeting for the school year on Tuesday, Aug. 15. The directors each began three-year terms that took effect July 1, 2023. Phil Bettendorf is a Senior Vice President for Synovus Bank and […]
August 18, 2023
Athens Technical College Academy celebrates first high school graduates
Two students were recognized Friday, Aug. 11 for earning their high school diplomas and college certificates simultaneously through the Athens Technical College Academy. Malachi Byrum of Madison County and Zachary Wood of Morgan County participated in the Dual Achievement Program (DAP) through the Academy. Wood took courses locally in Madison and the ATC Elbert campus, […]
May 30, 2023
Athens Tech waives application fee for graduating seniors
Athens, GA — Athens Technical College is waiving its $25 application fee now through the end of June for all graduating high school seniors. Applicants can use the code “GRAD2023” in the online application at www.athenstech.edu/apply or visit the admissions department in person. The college’s fall semester begins on August 21, 2023, and registration opens […]
May 11, 2023
Athens Tech offering industry trainings in Wilkes County
Washington, Ga. — Athens Technical College’s division of Economic Development Services is hosting multiple job-ready programs for individuals seeking industry credentials in Washington, Georgia. Companies with employees needing recertification are also welcome to register. Course options, dates, times and fees are as follows: AHA First Aid, CPR & AED – May 16, 2023, 9:00 a.m. […]
May 2, 2023
Athens Technical College set to hold graduation exercises May 4-5
Athens Technical College will celebrate graduates during its annual commencement ceremony on Thursday, May 4, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. in the Grand Hall at The Classic Center. A ceremony for high school equivalency graduates from Adult Education will follow on May 5 at 10 a.m. in the auditorium on the College’s main campus in Athens. […]
April 5, 2023
Agriculture facilities dedicated in honor of Tom McCall at Athens Technical College
The Tom McCall Agriscience Complex was officially dedicated inside the new livestock arena on Friday, March 31 at Athens Technical College’s Elbert County Campus. Then two new buildings which totaled over $8.5 million, include labs for horticulture, poultry science, animal science, agricultural mechanics and wildlife conservation spanning over 27,000 sq. ft. A separate greenhouse complex […]
March 16, 2023
Athens Tech offers free applications, Elbert Program Expo
Athens, GA — Athens Technical College (ATC) will host Free Application Weeks March 20-31, 2023 to help those who are seeking to enroll in the summer or fall semesters. The College is also planning to host a Program Expo public event for all prospective students at the Elbert County Campus Monday, March 27 from 3 […]
March 1, 2023
Athens Tech Foundation welcomes new board members
The Athens Tech Foundation has approved three new members — William C. Bushnell, Patricia Dixen and Dwain Evans — to serve on the board of directors for a three-year term that began in January 2023. The board, comprised of community and business leaders in the College’s 11-county service region, oversees the fundraising and private student […]
February 22, 2023
Athens Technical College Tops Off New Industrial Education Building
Athens Technical College faculty, staff and community partners gathered to celebrate the placement of the final structural beam for the new 43,000-sq. foot Industrial Systems Technology Building on campus in a ceremony yesterday. The ‘topping out’ is a long-standing tradition of signing and placing the final beam for the building structure, recognizing a large milestone […]
February 10, 2023
ATC leader will be honorary Super Bowl Captain
ATC leader will be honorary Super Bowl Captain Fabersha Flynt, a 2021 Pat Tillman Foundation scholar and administrator at Athens Technical College, will be one of four honorary Super Bowl LVII Captains this year in Glendale, Arizona on Sunday, Feb. 12. The announcement to the Tillman scholars took place via a surprise Zoom call with […]
February 1, 2023
Athens Tech Foundation to Celebrate 35 Years with ‘Illuminate’ Event
Athens Tech Foundation to Celebrate 35 Years with ‘Illuminate’ Event ATHENS, GA – The Athens Tech Foundation Board of Directors is celebrating its 35th anniversary with a benefit dinner on April 20, 2023, at The Georgia Club in Statham, Georgia. The event, themed Illuminate: Spotlighting Workforce Development, will highlight the impact the Athens Tech Foundation […]
January 27, 2023
Top Student and Instructor of the Year Awards Presented at Athens Technical College
Top student and instructor of the year awards presented at Athens Technical College Four individuals have been given top honors as students and instructors of the year at Athens Technical College during a ceremony on Jan. 25. Jess Chavers, a radiologic technology student, was selected as the Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) representative. She spoke about her […]
January 13, 2023
President’s and Dean’s Lists Announced for Fall Semester 2022
Athens Technical College President, Dr. Andrea D. Daniel, has announced the students named to the President’s and Dean’s Lists for Fall Semester 2022. The President’s List includes all full-time students (enrolled for 12 or more semester credit hours) who earned a grade point average of 4.0 during the fall semester. The Dean’s List is awarded […]