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  February 18, 2009 (WALB) - Albany Technical College is strengthening its designation as a "tree Campus U.S.A."To commemorate Arbor Day students from the horticulture class planted a tree on Wednesday on campus.Albany Tech is one of only four campuses in the nation to earn the "tree Campus" title for preserving and replanting trees.As this new tree grows it will offer more than just a shady spot for Albany Tech students during the hot South Georgia summers."They also put oxygen in the...

    February 16, 2009 (Atlanta) – The Technical College System of Georgia’s (TCSG) Office of Adult Education recognized 37 of Georgia’s adult learners during the annual Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education (EAGLE) award luncheon held Friday, February 13, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Atlanta. Now in its 16th year, the EAGLE award honors adult learners for their outstanding participation and exceptional achievement in their local adult education programs.  ...

February 16, 2009 - Albany Technical College will host the fourth annual workshop and luncheon for area clergy on February 17, 2008 from 11:00a.m. until 1:30p.m. in the Kirkland Conference Center. The theme for the luncheon is “Building Stronger Families through Technical Education.” The purpose of this event is to provide information to clergy in our community about educational choices at Albany Tech, financial aid options and employment opportunities available to graduates. The...

February 13, 2009 (WALB) - Dougherty County has become a certified Work Ready community, authorities say.   Hard work by area students and local employees could pay off big for the local economy if local economic development officials have anything to say about it.   Thursday, Gov. Sonny Perdue announced Dougherty County was in a group of five Georgia counties that had become certified work ready communities — a distinction linked to public high school graduation rates, state...

  February 10, 2009 - Enrollment numbers are up sharply in the Technical College System of Georgia as thousands more students of all ages are looking to the TCSG for the kind of education and training that counts in today’s tight job market.   In Winter Quarter 2009, the 33 TCSG colleges enrolled 88,294 students, which is a 9.4% system increase over the same time last year.    Among age groups, there was a 7% increase in TCSG students under the age of 21. The largest enrollment growth,...

  February 10, 2009 – Albany Technical College is pleased to welcome Master Plumber Mark Crawford, of Americus, to its faculty. Crawford boasts more than 30-years experience in the plumbing and construction industries. He has owned Americus Plumbing Company since 2000. Crawford began teaching plumbing courses in the summer of 2008 as an adjunct instructor.Crawford says his years as a business owner will influence his teaching. “I bring a unique perspective to the job,” said Crawford....

  February 9, 2009 (WALB) — State, political and school officials say misinformation is causing unnecessary fear regarding possible merger of Darton College and Albany Technical College. OK, it’s time the facts came out about regarding the state’s proposed "merger" of two-year academic colleges into the Technical College System, which would include Darton College joining Albany Technical College.First off, the proposal really isn’t even a proposal yet, it’s a draft. It is part of...

February 4, 2009 (WALB) -  Albany Technical College students are doing service work for Habitat for Humanity while learning their trade skills.Carpentry students at Albany Tech today built window and door frames, headers, jack studs, and corners that will be used to construct a Habitat for Humanity home.Over the next two weeks, 20 Albany Tech students will finish the pre-cut and construction work that will speed up the home building process by at least half a day.Albany Tech Carpentry...

February 5, 2009 (WALB) - The Albany Tech Titans — beaten by 14 points less than a month ago by the South Georgia Tech Jets — exact revenge on their neighboring rivals Wednesday, 75-69. Wednesday night’s setting was not the only difference in Albany Tech’s second meeting against South Georgia Tech, the first of which was played in neighboring Americus.After losing, 94-77, last month on the road, the Titans were at home this time, playing in Albany State’s HPER Gymnasium. There was...

February 3, 2009 – The Albany Tech Titans take on the South Georgia Technical College Jets on Wednesday, February 4, 2009. The first 100 fans will receive a free prize. The Titans are 15 and eight on the season and three and four in conference play. They’ve only lost one home game. Titans Head Coach Sylvester Patterson is encouraging students and all fans to come out and cheer on the team as they take on a big southwest Georgia rival! “We’re hoping to avenge the loss we suffered to...

  Feb 3, 2009 (WALB) Albany -  Albany colleges could be in for some major changes as the state looks for ways to save money.The chairman of the state Senate Education Committee wants to combine historically black colleges with nearby colleges. That would mean Albany State University would merge with Darton College. Now another proposal would change the face of Darton and a third Albany school.  It's a hot topic on Darton's campus and student David Inyang already has his mind made up....

February 3, 2009 - The Arbor Day Foundation today honored Albany Technical College as a Tree Campus USA college for its dedication to campus forestry management and environmental stewardship. Albany Technical College is the fourth college or university to earn Tree Campus USA status. “The Tree Campus USA program will have a lasting impact at Albany Technical College and throughout the country because it will engage students and local citizens to plant trees and create healthier...