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August 25, 2026

GNTC Offering Eight-Week Fall Mini-Mester Beginning In October

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Students who missed the start of the traditional fall semester still have another opportunity to begin classes this year at Georgia Northwestern Technical College.

August 20, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

GNTC Automation Technology Students Find Career Opportunities At Georgia Power

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Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s Automation Technology program is helping prepare students for careers in the energy industry, including opportunities with Georgia Power.

August 19, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Northwestern Technical College Hiring Financial Aid Technician

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Georgia Northwestern Technical College is currently accepting applications for a Financial Aid Technician.

GNTC announced the job opening this week and is directing interested applicants to the State of Georgia’s online careers website to apply.

The Financial Aid Technician position supports the college’s financial aid operations, which help students navigate the process of obtaining financial assistance for their education.

Georgia Northwestern Technical College serves students throughout northwest Georgia with campuses in Catoosa, Chattooga, Floyd, Gordon, Polk and Walker counties.

Those interested in the position can view the complete job description, qualifications and application information and submit an application online through the State of Georgia Careers website at careers.georgia.gov.

GNTC is a unit of the Technical College System of Georgia.

August 10, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

GNTC To Test Emergency Alert Systems Today At 10 A.M.

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Georgia Northwestern Technical College will conduct a test of its emergency notification systems today, Monday, August 10, at 10 a.m.

August 2, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

GNTC Fall Admission Deadline Approaching August 4

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Students planning to attend Georgia Northwestern Technical College this fall are encouraged to complete their applications soon. The fall admissions deadline is Tuesday, August 4.

GNTC offers more than 200 degree, diploma and certificate programs across six campus locations in Northwest Georgia. Programs include aviation and industrial technologies, business, cybersecurity, health sciences, nursing, and public service careers.

The college also offers hands-on training, financial aid opportunities, and says many programs provide strong job placement opportunities for graduates.

Prospective students can apply online by visiting gntc.edu/admissions/apply before the August 4 deadline.

July 20, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

GNTC Accepting Applications for Fall Semester Through August 4

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Prospective students interested in beginning or continuing their education at Georgia Northwestern Technical College still have time to apply for the upcoming fall semester, but the admissions deadline is approaching.

July 18, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Expands Path2College 529 Savings Limit and Eliminates State Administrative Fee

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Georgia families will be able to save substantially more for future education expenses under two major changes to the state’s Path2College 529 Plan.

June 27, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

GNTC To Offer Free Application Week For Fall Semester

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Georgia Northwestern Technical College will waive application fees next week for students planning to enroll for the 2026 fall semester.

GNTC will host a Free Application Week from Monday, June 29, through Sunday, July 5. During that time, the college will waive the regular $25 application fee for all incoming students. Applicants will not need a special code to receive the fee waiver.

The admissions deadline for the fall semester is August 4, and fall classes are scheduled to begin August 17.

Students who need assistance can contact GNTC’s call center Monday through Friday from 7:45 AM until 4:15 PM at 866-983-4682. More information is also available on GNTC’s website by selecting “Apply Now.”

Questions about Free Application Week may be directed to the GNTC Office of Admissions at 866-983-4682 or by email at admissions@gntc.edu.

June 10, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville Student Represents GNTC at National SkillsUSA Competition

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A Summerville student was among six Georgia Northwestern Technical College students who represented the college at the 2026 SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference held June 1-5 in Atlanta.

May 31, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

GNTC Receives Major PPE Donation From J. J. Keller

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Patty Hart, vice president of Economic Development at GNTC (left), and Leigh Ann Pettigrew, director of Student Success and campus manager of GNTC’s Whitfield Murray Campus, pose for a picture wearing personal protective equipment donated by J. J. Keller & Associates Inc.

Georgia Northwestern Technical College has received a major donation of personal protective equipment to help improve student safety and provide hands-on training with industry-standard gear.