News

May 29
Jeffery Roberts joins SGTC as Technical Support Specialist

   Jeffery Roberts of Leslie has been hired as a full-time technical support specialist for South Georgia Technical College (SGTC), president Dr. John Watford announced recently. Roberts will report to […]

May 24
SGTC Aviation Maintenance students earn FAA Airframe Certificate

   Three South Georgia Technical College Aviation Maintenance students successfully took and passed the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe Certification tests recently.    Blake Oliver of Talbotton, Trey Hightower of […]

May 23
Jayden Slaughter chooses SGTC for Welding and Joining Technology

   On-campus housing and an excellent Welding and Joining Technology program were two reasons why Jayden Slaughter of Covington chose to attend South Georgia Technical College in Americus, GA.  His […]

May 23
Mother, daughter duo enrolls at SGTC Crisp County Center

   Tiwanna Williams of Cordele, received her diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education from South Georgia Technical College this Spring and turned around and registered for Summer Semester to […]

May 22
SGTC building CDL Range at Crisp County Center

   South Georgia Technical College is in the process of constructing a Commercial Truck Driving Training Range behind its Crisp County Center location at 402 North Midway Road and plans […]

May 22
Jon Stravelakis hired as SGTC full-time English Instructor

   Jon Stravelakis of Columbus, GA has been hired as a full-time English Instructor for South Georgia Technical College, announced President Dr. John Watford.  He will be teaching in-person and […]

May 21
Caterpillar Dealers from the Southeast serve on SGTC Advisory Committee

Americus, GA – South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford met with representatives from six Caterpillar Dealers from across the Southeastern United States, during the “ThinkBIG” Heavy Equipment Dealers […]

May 21
GSW and SGTC officials discuss ‘Two Great Choices, One Great Community’ efforts

   Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) and South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) combined forces with the city of Americus, Sumter County officials and local business leaders in 2007 to begin […]

May 20
South Georgia Tech Nurse Aid graduates honored

South Georgia Technical College recognized four graduating Nurse Aid dual enrollment students recently to honor their achievements.    Sumter County High School’s Octavia Cooke, Isis Griffin, Keilana Hood and Ne’skyria […]

May 17
SGTC Aircraft Structural program training individuals for great career opportunities

   Two South Georgia Technical College Aircraft Structural Technology former students returned recently to thank SGTC Aircraft Technology Instructor Jason Wisham for giving them the skills and opportunity to enjoy […]

May 17
SGTC Horticulture instructor visits Schley County Ag students

   South Georgia Technical College Horticulture Instructor Brandon Gross visited with the Schley County High School Agriculture students recently to discuss the different opportunities available to students interested in studying […]

May 16
Tracy Israel named Dean of Adult Education at South Georgia Technical College

    Tracy Israel of Smithville, GA, has been named Dean of Adult Education at South Georgia Technical College effective July 1, 2024, announced President Dr. John Watford.  Israel is currently […]

May 15
104 Students on President’s List for Spring Semester at South Georgia Technical College

South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford recently announced the college’s President’s List for the spring semester, which included 104 students from around the area and several other states. […]

May 14
South Georgia Technical College to sponsor a free Car Show

   South Georgia Technical College will be sponsoring its SGTC Father’s Day Car Show on Saturday, June 15th from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. on the front lawn in front […]

May 14
SGTC Aircraft Structural Alumna Makayla McCants encouraging others to follow in her footsteps

   Makayla McCants of Oglethorpe, signed up for the Aircraft Structural Technology program at South Georgia Technical College as soon as she graduated from Macon County High School.  She graduated […]

May 14
South Georgia Technical College summer semester registration set for May 21

   South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) will be hosting an in-person registration for Summer Semester on Tuesday, May 21 from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. on the Americus campus and […]

May 13
Adrian “Goose” Johnson tool scholarships awarded at South Georgia Technical College

   Ashton Lane Rachels of Odenville, AL and Forrest Weldon White of Rockford, AL, Thompson Tractor South Georgia Technical College Caterpillar Think Big Heavy Equipment Diesel Technology program graduates were […]

May 13
Caterpillar Dealers host graduation dinner for 2024 CAT graduates

Americus, GA – Caterpillar dealers from Georgia, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina and North Carolina hosted a dinner for the South Georgia Technical College graduates receiving an Associate of Applied […]

May 10
South Georgia Technical College hosts Spring 2024 commencement ceremony

The proud past and promising future of South Georgia Technical College was on full display recently at the college’s Spring 2024 commencement ceremony Thursday, May 9, at 6 p.m. in […]

May 9
John Deere Ag Tech Program at SGTC Holds Graduate Recognition Ceremony

South Georgia Technical College’s (SGTC) John Deere Agricultural Technology program recently celebrated the achievements of its newest graduates with a special ceremony held at the Morgan Diesel and Automotive Complex […]

May 7
South Georgia Technical College Spring Graduation set for Thursday, May 9

   South Georgia Technical College will be conducting its Spring Graduation exercise on Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 6 p.m. in the James S. Peters Gymnasium on the Americus campus, […]

May 7
SGTC Crisp County Practical Nursing Program Holds Self-Care Day for Students

South Georgia Technical College Practical Nursing Instructor Brandy Patrick recently treated her students to a self-care day with the theme of “Pajamas and Pampering”. “We have been studying mental health,” […]

May 6
Technical College System of Georgia Announces 2024 Student of the Year and Instructor of the Year

Athens Technical College Student and Central Georgia Technical College Instructor Take Top Honors Atlanta, Ga.—South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Criminal Justice student, Diquita Mathis from Pinehurst, and SGTC General Core/Psychology […]

May 6
Lillie Ann Winn announces retirement as SGTC Adult Education Dean

    South Georgia Technical College Adult Education Dean Lillie Ann Winn has spent over 22 years in education at the high school and collegiate level and that time has brought […]

May 1
SGTC’s Dr. Michele Seay named TCSG Finalist for Rick Perkins Instructor of Year

Atlanta, GA –  South Georgia Technical College psychology/general education instructor Dr. Michele Seay is a regional finalist to become the Technical College System of Georgia’s (TCSG) 2024 Rick Perkins Instructor […]