Athens Technical College is a public Technical College System of Georgia institution serving northeast Georgia. Its Welding Technology pathway combines construction-trades fundamentals with hands-on welding and cutting. The diploma curriculum covers Stick, MIG, Flux-Core and TIG welding on plate and pipe, including stainless steel and aluminum options. Shorter certificates focus on Stick, TIG or MIG/Flux-Core skills. Official sources identify welding instruction at the Athens campus and process-certificate availability across selected Athens, Elbert County and Walton County locations.