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August 10, 2026
ATHENS, Ga. – Athens Technical College is pleased to announce the promotion of Susan Fyffe to Vice President of Student Affairs. Previously serving as the College’s Director of Student Support Services, Fyffe has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to student success, innovation, and excellence in student services. Since joining Athens Technical College, Fyffe has played a […]
July 10, 2026
Athens Tech Announces New Board Chair and Vice Chair
ATHENS, GA – Athens Technical College is pleased to share that Phil Bettendorf has been named the new Chair of the College Board of Directors, and Tony Ferguson will serve as Vice Chair. With their leadership, the college looks forward to continuing its commitment to excellent education, workforce development, and strong community partnerships. Phil Bettendorf […]
June 8, 2026
Athens Technical College Alumna Thomas Dickerson Earns “Best Overall Truck” at Battle in Bama
Talladega, Al – On May 30, 2026, Thomas Dickerson, a recent Athens Technical College alum, earned one of the highest honors at the nationally recognized Battle in BAMA custom vehicle show, taking home the “Best Overall Truck” award for his meticulously custom-fabricated 1967 Chevrolet C10 at Talladega Superspeedway. Battle in BAMA is considered one of the […]
June 3, 2026
President’s and Dean’s Lists Announced for Spring Semester 2026
Athens Technical College President, Dr. Andrea D. Daniel, has announced the students named to the President’s and Dean’s Lists for Spring Semester 2026. The President’s List includes all fulltime students (enrolled for 12 or more semester credit hours) who earned a grade point average of 4.0 during spring semester. The Dean’s List is awarded to […]
April 23, 2026
Summary Athens Technical College and Brenau recently signed an articulation agreement for our Nursing and Health Information Management Technology programs. This agreement helps ATC graduates from these programs to seamlessly transition to Brenau and continue their BSN and BBA in Healthcare Management. ATHENS, GA – Brenau University and Athens Technical College signed two agreements to […]
April 9, 2026
Athens Tech Foundation Illuminate Gala Raises Over $175,000 for Student Success
Summary The Athens Tech Foundation’s fourth annual Illuminate Gala, held Thursday, April 2, 2026, at The Classic Center, brought the community together to “Light up the night for students” and raised more than $175,000 through sponsorships, ticket sales, and both in-kind and cash donations. The evening welcomed 220 attendees in support of Athens Technical College […]
February 12, 2026
Athens Tech and Georgia Power Partner for CDL Expansion
Athens Technical College today announced a $100,000 donation from Georgia Power specifically to bolster the College’s Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) program. This gift will expand the program’s capacity. Currently, the CDL program operates on the College’s Elbert and Walton campuses. This donation has been earmarked for expanding the program to the Athens campus, but it […]
November 11, 2025
Athens’ Own Thomas Dickerson Named Top Young Gun at 2025 SEMA Battle of the Builders
Las Vegas, NV — November 11, 2025 — Athens native, Thomas Dickerson, owner of Thomas Performance Engineering, was named the Top Young Gun at this year’s SEMA Battle of the Builders, held during the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas. The “Young Guns” category highlights rising automotive talents of builders age 29 […]
October 28, 2025
Technical College System of Georgia Announces 2025 Graduates of the Senior Leadership Academy
October 28, 2025 Savannah, Ga.–The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) is proud to announce the 2025 graduates of its Senior Leadership Academy (SLA), a rigorous professional development program designed to prepare emerging leaders from across Georgia’s 22 technical colleges and the system office for senior-level positions in technical education. The Senior Leadership Academy equips […]
September 24, 2025
Athens Technical College Partners With Lumina Foundation
Athens Technical College has been selected to participate in the Rural Community College Adult Learner Engagement initiative, a new project supported by Lumina Foundation, CollegeAPP, and StrategyForward Advisors. The project focuses on helping rural colleges better reach, engage, and enroll adult learners in their communities. The two-year initiative aims to develop and test innovative strategies […]