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April 10, 2026

GNTC Foundation Awards Over $48,000 in Spring Scholarships

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The Georgia Northwestern Technical College Foundation has awarded $48,350 in scholarships and grants to 56 students for the Spring 2026 semester, helping offset the cost of tuition and educational expenses across multiple programs.

April 9, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

GNTC Students Awarded Governor Nathan Deal Technical Education Scholarship

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Four Georgia Northwestern Technical College students have been recognized for their academic achievement, earning the prestigious Governor Nathan Deal Technical Education Scholarship.

April 8, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

GNTC Accepting Applications For New Scholarship For Disabled Veterans

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Georgia Northwestern Technical College is now accepting applications through April 30 for the summer term under a new state scholarship designed to help disabled veterans continue their education.

April 2, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

GNTC hosts 2026 Spring Plant Sale April 13-16

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The annual Spring Plant Sale at Georgia Northwestern Technical College in Rome is set for April 13 through April 16, offering a wide selection of flowers, herbs, vegetables, and more while supporting the school’s Horticulture program.

April 1, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Sixteen Graduate From GNTC Electrical Lineworker Program In Rockmart

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Graduates from GNTC’s Electrical Lineworker program for spring 2026 are (from left, front row) Yoni Bautista, Widman Diaz, Jose Pacheco, Javier Plaza, Miguel Rebolloso, Eric Salazar, Dontarious Thompson, Cayden Watson; (back row) Trey Scales, Evan Hayes, David Postell, Miguel Martinez, Luis Perez, Christian Rodriguez, Omar Munguia and Gage McWhorter.

Sixteen students graduated on Wednesday, March 25, from Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s Electrical Lineworker program during a ceremony held at GNTC’s Polk County Campus in Rockmart.

March 29, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

GNTC Program Helps Local Student Overcome Cancer, Stay On Track To Graduate

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Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) Accelerated Career program has empowered Logan Knight to pursue a career path in information technology after overcoming brain cancer.

March 28, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Sixteen Graduate From GNTC Electrical Lineworker Program

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Sixteen students graduated Wednesday, March 25, from Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s Electrical Lineworker program during a ceremony held at GNTC’s Polk County Campus in Rockmart.

March 18, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

GNTC Systems to Be Unavailable March 30 for Scheduled Maintenance

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Georgia Northwestern Technical College says its systems will be unavailable Monday, March 30, across all campus locations due to scheduled maintenance.

During the outage, internet services, phone systems, Blackboard, and MyGNTC will be temporarily unavailable for the day. College officials are encouraging anyone who may need help with admissions, financial aid, student resources, or other GNTC-related business to plan ahead and reach out before or after the scheduled maintenance.

March 10, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

GNTC Names Jason Gamel 2026 Staff Member of the Year

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Georgia Northwestern Technical College has named Jason Gamel, director of Recruitment at GNTC, as the college’s 2026 Staff Member of the Year.

March 6, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

GNTC Waives Application Fee During March to Help Students Enroll for Summer 2026

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Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) is hosting a Free Application Month throughout March to help prospective students enroll for the 2026 summer semester.

Through March 31, GNTC will waive its $25 application fee for all incoming students. To receive the fee waiver, applicants should enter the code MARCH26 (all capital letters) when applying.

GNTC officials say the admissions deadline for the summer semester is April 27, and classes are scheduled to begin May 18.

Students who need help applying can contact the GNTC call center Monday through Friday from 7:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. at 866-983-4682. More information is also available on the college’s website at gntc.edu by clicking “Apply Now.” Questions about Free Application Month can also be directed to the Office of Admissions at 866-983-4682 or by email at admissions@gntc.edu.

GNTC provides workforce education across Northwest Georgia, offering associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates in a wide range of career pathways including aviation, business, health, industrial fields, and public service. The college reports that more than 14,000 people benefited from its credit and noncredit programs over the past year, and thousands more were served through adult education, continuing education, business and industry training, and Georgia Quick Start programs.