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Ogeechee Tech celebrates grand opening of $27 million industrial training center in Statesboro

Ogeechee Technical College officially celebrated the grand opening of its new $27 million Georgia Training Center for Industrial Operations (GTCIO) on Thursday, October 15, 2026, bringing together state leaders, local officials, industry partners and community members to recognize a major investment in the region's workforce. Located at 66 AJ Riggs Road at Highway 301 South in Statesboro, the 39,700-square-foot facility features 12 industrial training laboratories and has the capacity to provide nearly 460,000 hours of instruction annually. The facility is designed to prepare students for careers in industrial maintenance, robotics and advanced manufacturing while providing specialized training for employees already working in the industry. Thursday's ceremony featured remarks from Ogeechee Technical College President Lori Durden , Technical College System of Georgia Commissioner Greg Dozier , Development Authority of Bulloch County CEO Benjy Thompson and several members of Georgia's legislative delegation. The celebration concluded with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and tours of the facility, giving attendees an opportunity to explore the training laboratories and equipment. Ogeechee Technical College officials, state leaders and community partners officially cut the ribbon on the new $27 million Georgia Training Center for Industrial Operations on Thursday, Oct. 15, in Statesboro, marking the opening of a facility dedicated