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Nov 30
South Georgia Tech’s Horticulture program adds pollinator garden in memory of Rosalynn Carter

   Rosalynn Carter established a butterfly garden at her home in Plains, Georgia to encourage the conservation of butterflies and their habitats. In April of 2013, the Rosalynn Carter Butterfly […]

Nov 29
SGTC Aircraft Structural Instructor meets first female Blue Angel pilot

PENSACOLA, FL – A trip to the Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show earlier this month allowed South Georgia Technical College Aircraft Structural Instructor Jason Wisham […]

Nov 29
South Georgia Tech named the best Community College in Georgia again by Intelligent.com

    South Georgia Technical College has been named as the Best Community College in Georgia for 2024 by Intelligent.com, announced South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford.  This is […]

Nov 28
Schley County High School Student to Graduate from SGTC Through Dual Enrollment

One day, Jessica Hines asked her son, Rowdy, a student at Schley County High School, if there was some project or hobby he might be interested in pursuing. Rowdy had […]

Nov 27
Lady Jets split decisions in Pete Arrington Classic

   The Lady Jets and five other teams participated in the South Georgia Technical College Pete Arrington Basketball Classic during the Thanksgiving Break.  The Lady Jets struggled in a 99 […]

Nov 27
Jets fall to Tallahassee Community College in overtime, 78 – 73

Tallahassee, FL –  Poor free throw shooting combined with 22 turnovers caused the South Georgia Technical College Jets to suffer a 78 – 73 overtime loss to Tallahassee Community College […]

Nov 21
Two SGTC basketball players earn GCAA Player of Week honors

   Two South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) basketball players have been spotlighted as the Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA) Players of the Week for the 2023 – 2024 basketball season. […]

Nov 21
SGTC Announces 2024 GOAL Finalists

South Georgia Technical College President, Dr. John Watford, recently announced the six finalists for the honor of representing SGTC in the annual Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) competition to […]

Nov 21
SGTC Aircraft Structural Technology students visit Thrush

Albany, GA – South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Aircraft Structural Technology (AST) Program Instructor Jason Wisham, SGTC Career Services Director Cynthia Carter, and two AST upcoming December graduates visited Thrush […]

Nov 20
Jets defeat Chattahoochee Valley Community College

   The South Georgia Technical College Jets managed to capture a 73 – 70 victory over Chattahoochee Valley Community College and former Jets head coach Douglas Byrd in a hard-fought […]

Nov 20
Lady Jets secure two wins in St. Petersburg Classic

St. Petersburg, FL – The South Georgia Technical College Lady Jets secured two wins in the St. Petersburg Classic over the weekend to move to 3 – 1 on the […]

Nov 17
Blood Drive Held at South Georgia Technical College

South Georgia Technical College recently hosted a blood drive for the American Red Cross that resulted in the donation of 25 units of blood. Students, faculty and staff members, as […]

Nov 17
SGTC Holds Practice Interviews for Electrical Lineworker Students

South Georgia Technical College Career Services recently conducted mock interviews with students in the college’s Electrical Lineworker Apprentice program. By participating in mock interviews, the students learn how to answer different […]

Nov 16
Caleb Howard Recognized as SGTC Student of Excellence

Caleb Howard of Leesburg was honored recently as the Student of Excellence at South Georgia Technical College in Americus for November. Howard is in the Diesel Equipment Technology program and […]

Nov 16
New automotive scholarship established at South Georgia Tech in memory of Erica Scannavino

     Bud and Mary Scannavino of Kennesaw, GA, have established the Erica Scannavino Skilled Trades Scholarship at South Georgia Technical College in memory of their daughter, Erica Scannavino.  The scholarship […]

Nov 16
SGTC Holds Resume-Writing Workshop for Students on Americus Campus

South Georgia Technical College recently held a workshop for students on resume-writing skills and the importance of an effective resume in the job-search process. The workshop was facilitated by Cynthia […]

Nov 15
SGTC Helps Jets Player Make a Difference Back Home

While helping clean out a storage area in the South Georgia Technical College James S. Peters gymnasium, Jafeth Martinez, a 6’9” freshman forward for the SGTC Jets basketball team, had […]

Nov 14
Akybia Freeman Named SGTC Crisp County Center Student of Excellence

South Georgia Technical College recently recognized Akybia Freeman of Montezuma as the fall 2023 Student of Excellence for the college’s Crisp County Center in Cordele. Freeman is in the Practical […]

Nov 13
SGTC Early Childhood Care and Education Program Hosts Fall Advisory Committee Meeting

South Georgia Technical College’s Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) program advisory committee met recently on the college’s Americus campus to discuss the current state of the program and the […]

Nov 13
Lady Jets defeat Chattahoochee Valley Community College in home opener

    The South Georgia Technical College Lady Jets captured a 71 – 66 victory over the Chattahoochee Valley Community College Lady Pirates Saturday in new head coach Jason Carpenter’s first […]

Nov 12
Jets fall to Coastal Alabama in Veterans Day Classic

   The Coastal Alabama Coyotes held the South Georgia Technical College Jets scoreless in the final 2:24 minutes of the final game of the Jets Veterans Day Classic to come […]

Nov 11
Jets defeat Florida Southwestern in Veterans Day Classic

   “A great win,” was the way South Georgia Technical College Jets head coach Chris Ballauer described the Jets 61 – 56 win over the National Junior College Athletic Association’s […]

Nov 10
Matthew Cowan hired as Biology instructor at SGTC

   Matthew Cowan of Valdosta has been hired as a full-time Biology instructor at South Georgia Technical College, effective immediately, announced SGTC President Dr. John Watford.  Cowan will be teaching […]

Nov 9
SGTC Marketing Students Take Initiative at Sunbelt Ag Expo

    South Georgia Technical College Marketing Management students Leah Nunley and Kaitlin Champion of Americus, saw an opportunity to put into practice what they have learned in their classes at […]

Nov 9
Gene Haas Foundation donates $12,500 to South Georgia Technical College Foundation

   The Gene Haas Foundation donated $12,500 to the South Georgia Technical College Foundation recently to support Precision Machining and Manufacturing scholarships and student competition teams highlighting the CNC/Manufacturing programs […]

Nov 9
Catie Ekkel and Robbie Edalgo Nominated by SGTC for Adult Ed Honors

South Georgia Technical College has selected its nominees for the Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education (EAGLE) and Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) Office of Adult Education Outstanding Teacher […]

Nov 8
John Wilson joins SGTC as Librarian

    John Wilson of Americus has joined South Georgia Technical College as its Librarian, effective immediately, announced SGTC President Dr. John Watford.  He will be housed on the Americus campus […]

Nov 8
South Georgia Technical College to host ‘Light Up Your Future’ event

   South Georgia Technical College will be hosting its eighth annual “Light Up Your Future” event featuring tens of thousands of lights across the Americus campus on Tuesday, December 5 […]

Nov 7
Jets defeat Tallahassee Community College Eagles

   The South Georgia Technical College Jets captured their second straight win with an impressive 92 – 82 victory over the Tallahassee Community College Eagles in the Hangar on Monday […]

Nov 7
SGTC CIS Program Holds Fall Advisory Meeting

The advisory committee for the South Georgia Technical College Computer Information Systems program (CIS) met recently in the Odom Center on the SGTC campus in Americus. The advisory committee assists […]

Nov 6
Rance Poss joins SGTC as new Heavy Equipment Instructor

     Rance Poss of Cobb has been hired as a Heavy Equipment Dealers Service Technology Instructor at South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) in Americus, announced SGTC President Dr. John Watford […]

Nov 6
Jets post first win of season against ASA Prep

   Seven South Georgia Technical College Jets posted double-digit scoring in the Jets 122 – 39 victory over ASA Prep in the Jets home opener Saturday in the Hangar on […]

Nov 6
Sam Patel and Quality Inn support South Georgia Technical College and SGTC Foundation

   Sam Patel, General Manager of the Quality Inn by Choice Hotels in Americus, Georgia, pledged his support to help “Celebrate Success” at South Georgia Technical College during the college’s […]

Nov 2
Blood Drive to be Held November 14 at South Georgia Tech

The American Red Cross will conduct a blood drive on Tuesday, November 14 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. on the campus of South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) in Americus. […]

Nov 2
Jets, Lady Jets suffer losses to Gulf Coast in season openers

Panama City, FL – The final results were not what South Georgia Technical College Lady Jets first year head coach Jason Carpenter and Jets head coach Chris Ballauer wanted when […]

Nov 2
SGTC’s Edwards promoted to Technology Support Specialist

   Andreas Edwards of Americus has been promoted to a Technology Support Specialist at South Georgia Technical College effective immediately, announced SGTC President Dr. John Watford.  Edwards will report to […]

Nov 1
Guest Speakers visit SGTC Criminal Justice program

    A number of guest speakers have been visiting the South Georgia Technical College Criminal Justice classes to share their insight and expertise on career options for Criminal Justice majors.  […]