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Mar 31
Former South Georgia Technical College Lady Jets making an impact at Division I level

   Before the Cororavirus pandemic, six members of the nationally ranked South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Lady Jets women’s basketball squad that graduated in 2019 were making quite an impact […]

Mar 31
SGTC PBL Celebrates Season of Giving Success with Partnering Organizations

Before South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) closed its campuses in response to concerns about the COVID-19 virus, the Americus Campus Chapter of Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) at SGTC completed its […]

Mar 30
Former SGTC Jet Dawan Bass named All-American Honorable Mention at Edward Waters

    Former South Georgia Technical College guard Dawan Bass of Baltimore, Maryland was selected as an NAIA All-American Honorable Mention for his play on the court as a member of […]

Mar 30
South Georgia Technical College postpones graduation

   South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford announced that the college’s Spring 2020 graduation ceremony will be postponed until a later date.  Graduation was set for Thursday, May […]

Mar 30
Robinson joins SGTC as Special Services Coordinator

   Jennifer Robinson of Americus has joined South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) as its Special Services Coordinator effective immediately, announced South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford.  Robinson will […]

Mar 26
South Georgia Technical College campuses to remain closed through end of Spring Semester in response to Governor’s executive order

   Governor Brian P. Kemp signed an executive order extending the closure of all university and college campuses through the end of Spring Semester 2020 to mitigate the spread of […]

Mar 26
South Georgia Tech shipping and receiving department recognized

   The South Georgia Technical College Shipping and Receiving Department was recognized recently for having one of the most efficient surplus management processes in the Technical College System of Georgia.  […]

Mar 25
South Georgia Technical College campus closures extended through April 13th, online classes to resume April 1st

   South Georgia Technical College will extend the closure of its campuses and adult education sites through April 13th in response to COVID-19 health concerns.  Instructional classes will resume April […]

Mar 24
Two SGTC Lady Jets named to 2019 – 2020 World Exposure NJCAA Division 1 All-America teams

   South Georgia Technical College Lady Jets sophomores Shamari Tyson and Yasriyyah Wazeerud-Din were recognized as members of the 2019 – 2020 World Exposure NJCAA Division I All-American teams.  World […]

Mar 23
SGTC SkillsUSA Club Recognized for Achievements

The SkillsUSA club at South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) recently earned recognition for one of the largest membership increases in the state. Under the guidance of SGTC SkillsUSA advisor and […]

Mar 20
South Georgia Technical College urges individuals to complete Census 2020

   Even during these uncertain times, there is something that everyone can do to help shape the future without putting anyone at risk.  South Georgia Technical College is urging everyone […]

Mar 19
South Georgia Tech WIOA graduate employed with National Park Service

   Over 12 years ago, Robert Dunford was not exactly sure what the future held.  The job that was providing for him and his family was disappearing.  He had a […]

Mar 18
1967 South Georgia Tech LPN graduate grateful for his education

   “I wouldn’t be where I am today without South Georgia Tech,” said Charles Jenkins of Columbus, GA, who graduated from the Licensed Practical Nursing program in 1967.  Jenkins enjoyed […]

Mar 18
SGTC Students Earn Awards at Phi Beta Lambda Conference

The South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Americus Campus chapter of Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) recently attended the Georgia PBL District Conference in Macon. The students participated in workshops and competitive […]

Mar 17
South Georgia Technical College closes through March 31st in response to Governor Brian Kemp’s executive order

   Governor Brian P. Kemp signed an executive order declaring a Public Health State of Emergency in Georgia closing all elementary, secondary, and post-secondary schools through March 31st to keep […]

Mar 17
Six Lady Jets named to GCAA All-Academic basketball team

   Six South Georgia Technical College Lady Jets were named to the Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA) Division I All-Academic basketball team for the 2019 – 2020 season announced GCAA […]

Mar 16
Lady Jets trip to NJCAA Division I women’s national basketball tournament in Lubbock, TX cancelled completely

   Following the recent recommendations from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the National Junior College Athletic Association has made the difficult decision to cancel all upcoming basketball […]

Mar 16
SGTC Adult Education program and EAGLE student Minh Nguyen honored at TCSG conference

Atlanta, GA – South Georgia Technical College Adult Education representative Minh Duc Nguyen of Leslie and 25 other adult learners from across Georgia were recognized and honored at the Technical […]

Mar 16
South Georgia Technical College hosts John Deere Agricultural Technology Open House

Americus, GA –Approximately 50 high school students and parents from across the Southeastern United States attended South Georgia Technical College’s John Deere Agricultural Technology Open House held recently in the […]

Mar 16
SGTC Holds African American History program on Cordele Campus

The Reverend Keith Lewis served as the guest speaker for the recent African American History program at the South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Crisp County Center. In addition to serving […]

Mar 13
South Georgia Technical College suspends classes and activities through March 27th

   South Georgia Technical College has made the decision to suspend classes and activities on all campuses and adult education sites beginning now through March 27th due to current issues […]

Mar 12
SGTC’s Frey nominated for 2020 NJCAA Division I World Exposure’s Women’s Coach of the Year, NJCAA Division I Women’s National Tournament postponed

   South Georgia Technical College Athletic Director and Lady Jets head coach James Frey learned today that he was one of four finalists for the 2020 NJCAA Division I World […]

Mar 12
Robert Grant Willoughby receives Georgia Power Electrical Lineworker scholarship at South Georgia Technical College

      South Georgia Technical College Electrical Lineworker student Robert Grant Willoughby of Villa Rica, GA, was awarded the Georgia Power Electrical Lineworker Scholarship recently. The scholarship was awarded based on […]

Mar 12
No Coronavirus confirmed at South Georgia Technical College

Despite false social media reports, there have been no confirmed reports of individuals with the coronavirus or of individuals at South Georgia Technical College displaying symptoms at this time. “The […]

Mar 12
SGTC Hosts Financial Aid Workshop on Americus Campus

South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) recently hosted a financial aid workshop for students on the college’s Americus campus. SGTC Financial Aid Specialist Kierra Sparks assisted students in navigating the financial […]

Mar 12
Kyle Glenn Holcombe Memorial Scholarship Awarded to South Georgia Tech’s Steven Arrington

     The Kyle Glenn Holcombe Memorial Scholarship was presented to South Georgia Technical College Electrical Lineworker student Steven Arrington of Butler recently.     The Kyle Glenn Holcombe Memorial Scholarship fund […]

Mar 12
John Deere Dealer Optimization Training held at South Georgia Tech

Americus, GA – Approximately 200 John Deere officials from Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, and Alabama took part in the John Deere 2020 Optimization Training event at South Georgia Technical College […]

Mar 11
SGTC Culinary Arts Advisory Committee Meets

   The South Georgia Technical College Culinary Arts advisory committee met recently in the Culinary Arts lab and classroom area on the Americus campus to discuss several aspects of the […]

Mar 11
Coach James Frey and SGTC Lady Jets making fourth consecutive trip to NJCAA National Tournament

   “Winning never gets old,” said South Georgia Technical College Athletic Director and Lady Jets head coach James Frey, who quickly added, “but it certainly gets harder.”  Coach Frey and […]

Mar 10
South Georgia Technical College names COVID-19 precautionary team

    South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford has organized a campus COVID-19 leadership team as a precautionary measure to keep the campus community informed and updated on information […]

Mar 10
Sheri Bass of Cobb named new SGTC Medical Assisting Instructor

     Sheri Bass of Cobb, GA was hired as a new full-time Medical Assisting Instructor for South Georgia Technical College in Americus effective immediately, announced South Georgia Technical College President […]

Mar 9
Lady Jets face North Dakota State College of Science in first round of NJCAA National Tournament

   The South Georgia Technical College Lady Jets will face off against the North Dakota State College of Science Lady Wildcats in the first round of the National Junior College […]

Mar 9
SGTC Lady Jets defeat Spartanburg Methodist and advance to NJCAA Division I women’s basketball tournament for 4th consecutive year

Spartanburg, SC –  The South Georgia Technical College Lady Jets defeated the Spartanburg Methodist Lady Pioneers in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) District J Championship game 83 – […]

Mar 6
Demetrius Colson comes full circle with South Georgia Tech – student, athlete, graduate, employee, alumni and more

Demetrius Colson had several college basketball offers when he graduated from high school in Donalsonville, GA back in 2000.  But he decided to hang up his tennis shoes and go […]

Mar 5
South Georgia Technical College students give back to local community each year in variety of ways

   South Georgia Technical College was recently rated as the top Community College in Georgia and one of the criteria for the award was student satisfaction and student involvement. Perhaps […]

Mar 5
Audra Cook Ekkel named Student Affairs Administrative Assistant at SGTC

Audra Cook Ekkel is the new Administrative Assistant for the Vice President of Student Affairs at South Georgia Technical College, announced South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford. She […]

Mar 4
SGTC Jets fall to Georgia Highlands in NJCAA Region XVII quarterfinal round

Rome, GA – The seventh seeded South Georgia Technical College Jets traveled to Rome to see if they could upset the second-ranked Georgia Highlands Chargers in the first round of […]

Mar 3
SGTC’s Roderick Douglas named Student of Excellence

South Georgia Technical College student Roderick Douglas of Americus was recently named the college’s Student of Excellence for the month of February. Douglas, a Culinary Arts student, was recognized for […]

Mar 3
SGTC’s Goudelock and Wazeerud-Din earn NJCAA Region XVII honors

     South Georgia Technical College Lady Jets sophomore transfer Niya Goudelock helped lead her teammates to an impressive come from behind 69 – 63 victory over the second ranked Georgia […]

Mar 3
South Georgia Technical College Lady Jets move up to 14th nationally

   The South Georgia Technical College Lady Jets climbed to the 14th spot, their highest this season, in the 2020 National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) women’s basketball national rankings […]

Mar 3
SGTC Jets Johnson and Bata earn GCAA honors

     South Georgia Technical College Jets sophomores Justin Johnson and Merdy Bata were honored by the Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA) Division I men’s basketball coaches recently by being selected […]

Mar 3
GCAA inducts Gerald Cox into newly created Hall of Fame

   Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association Commissioner David Elder and South Georgia Technical College Athletic Director and Lady Jets head coach James Frey presented College of Coastal Georgia former basketball head […]

Mar 2
SGTC Crisp County PBL students take top honors

Macon, GA – Five South Georgia Technical College Crisp County Center Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) students represented the SGTC Crisp County PBL Chapter at District Competition at Central Georgia Technical […]

Mar 2
SGTC Jets defeat Gordon State College

    The South Georgia Technical College Jets came away with a 71 – 61 victory over Gordon State College Saturday.  The Jets have now won three of their last four […]

Mar 2
SGTC Lady Jets win NJCAA Region XVII tournament for 4th consecutive year

   The nationally ranked South Georgia Technical College Lady Jets defeated Brandon Harrell and the Georgia Highlands Lady Chargers 69 – 63 in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) […]

Mar 2
TACTICAL EMERGENCY CASUALTY CARE course offered at SGTC

South Georgia Technical College will host a Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) course March 13-14 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the college’s Crisp County Center in Cordele. The […]

Mar 2
SGTC Accounting and Business Technology Advisory Committee Meets

South Georgia Technical College’s (SGTC) Accounting and Business Technology advisory committee met recently in the Odom Center Conference Room on the college’s Americus campus to discuss several aspects of the […]