News

Nov 29
SGTC Conducts Resume and Interview Workshop for Students on Cordele Campus

The South Georgia Technical College Crisp County Center recently held a workshop for students on how to create a professional resume and cover letter as well as how to prepare […]

Nov 27
SGTC Jets Basketball Player Signs Letter of Intent

South Georgia Technical College sophomore basketball player Merdy Bata, a 7’ post player from Kinshasa, Congo, has signed a letter of intent to continue his basketball career at Austin Peay […]

Nov 26
South Georgia Tech named 12th most affordable college in United States

South Georgia Technical College was recognized as the 12th most affordable college and university in the United States in a poll released by EDsmart recently. Only colleges with an average […]

Nov 26
“Light Up Your Future” Tradition Continues at SGTC

South Georgia Technical College will host the fourth annual “Light Up Your Future” event Tuesday, December 3rd from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. The community is invited to join the […]

Nov 26
SGTC Dual Enrollment Students Enjoy Culinary Arts Experience at Ruby Tuesday

A group of students from Americus Sumter High School (ASHS) dually enrolled in the South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Culinary Arts program recently had the opportunity to visit Ruby Tuesday […]

Nov 26
SGTC Practical Nursing Advisory Committee Meets

The South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Practical Nursing advisory committee met recently in McLain Hall on the SGTC Campus. The purpose of the advisory committee is to aid SGTC faculty […]

Nov 26
SGTC Math Instructor Kim Miller Retires

The Crisp County Center of South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) recently held a reception to honor Kim Miller, who is retiring after more than 27 years of service to the […]

Nov 25
Lady Jets move up to 21st in NJCAA national poll

The South Georgia Technical College Lady Jets moved up three spots into 21st in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) national rankings this week following an impressive 87 – […]

Nov 25
USG Chancellor and TCSG Commissioner speak at GEAC Conference

Young Harris, GA – Dr. Steve Wrigley, Chancellor of the University System of Georgia, and Matt Arthur, Commissioner of the Technical College System of Georgia were the featured speakers at […]

Nov 25
SGTC CIS Advisory Committee Meets

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

Nov 25
Lady Jets Take Down Georgia Highlands

The South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Lady Jets continued their strong start to the season with a dominant 87-65 win over the Lady Chargers of Georgia Highlands College. The action […]

Nov 25
Allan Sparling Named Latest SGTC Student of Excellence

South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) diesel power equipment student Allan Sparling of Sylvester was recently named the Student of Excellence for December. Carter and six other outstanding students were recognized […]

Nov 25
Jets Fall to College of Central Florida

South Georgia Technical College came up short in a matchup that pitted the Jets against the Patriots of the College of Central Florida. In a hard-fought game, the Patriots prevailed […]

Nov 20
SGTC Thanksgiving Break Scheduled for November 25-29

Students at South Georgia Technical College in Americus and Cordele will be on Thanksgiving break November 25-29. There will be no classes those days. Employees also have the opportunity to […]

Nov 20
Lady Jets Move to 2-0 in Conference Play

The South Georgia Technical College Lady Jets defeated the Andrew College Lady Tigers 93-70 on November 16. The victory pushed the Lady Jets record to 5-1 overall and 2-0 in […]

Nov 20
SGTC Phi Beta Lambda celebrates American Enterprise Day

Americus Mayor Barry Blount and South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) President Dr. John Watford joined members of the South Georgia Technical College Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) organization for a celebration […]

Nov 20
Jets Split Two Games in Inaugural Pete Arrington Classic

The South Georgia Technical College Jets basketball team split their two games in the first annual Pete Arrington Classic in Americus. The Jets defeated the Wake College Eagles 91-76 in […]

Nov 19
SGTC Drafting Students Learn About Career Opportunities from Industry Professional

Chad Thurner, Office Manager for SAM Surveying and Mapping, LLC in Tallahassee, FL, recently visited the South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) campus in Americus to discuss career opportunities with students […]

Nov 19
SGTC, RESA Co-sponsor Robotics and Coding Event for Macon County Students

About 50 sixth through eighth grade students from Macon County recently visited the campus of South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) in Americus for an opportunity to learn more about robotics […]

Nov 18
Georgia Power supports the South Georgia Tech Foundation

Georgia Power’s Don Porter presented a donation from the Georgia Power Foundation to the South Georgia Technical College Foundation 2019 TechForce annual fund drive recently. South Georgia Technical College President […]

Nov 18
Governor Kemp speaks at Chamber Luncheon at South Georgia Technical College

The Honorable Brian P. Kemp, Governor of Georgia, was the keynote speaker at the Sumter County Chamber of Commerce Luncheon at the John M. Pope Center at South Georgia Technical […]

Nov 18
SGTC Auto Collision Repair Advisory Committee Meets

The South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Auto Collision Repair Technology advisory committee met recently in the Morgan Transportation Building Conference Room on the SGTC Americus Campus. The purpose of the […]

Nov 14
Lady Jets open GCAA season with win over Central Georgia Tech

Macon, GA – The South Georgia Technical College Lady Jets opened the 2019 -2020 Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA) season with an important 76 – 53 victory over the Central […]

Nov 13
Gene Haas Foundation donates $10,000 to South Georgia Technical College Foundation

The Gene Haas Foundation donated $10,000 to the South Georgia Technical College Foundation recently to support Precision Machining and Manufacturing scholarships and student competition teams highlighting the CNC/Manufacturing program such […]

Nov 13
SGTC Crisp County Center Names Student of Excellence for October

Theressa Bryant of Abbeville was recently honored as the South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Crisp County Center Student of Excellence for the month of October. Bryant was one of several […]

Nov 12
Jets roll to 102 – 77 win over New Rock Prep

The South Georgia Technical College Jets took an impressive 102 – 77 victory over New Rock Prep in their first home game of the 2019 – 2020 season. That moved […]

Nov 12
SGTC Cosmetology Program Works to Raise Awareness and Funds in the Fight Against Breast Cancer

Students and instructors in the South Georgia Technical College cosmetology program recently participated in the Sumter Pink Walk at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center in Americus. The purpose of the event […]

Nov 11
SGTC Marketing Management Students Receive Words of Inspiration and Motivation

Students in South Georgia Technical College’s (SGTC) Marketing Management program recently welcomed motivational speaker and entrepreneur Marc Arnett to their class where he shared lessons on the importance of personal […]

Nov 11
SGTC Inducts New Members into Honors Society

South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) recently inducted three new members into the college’s chapter of the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) in recognition of the students’ outstanding academic achievement. The […]

Nov 7
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 […]

Nov 7
Labor Commissioner Mark Butler speaks at South Georgia Technical College

Cordele, GA – Georgia Commissioner of Labor Mark Butler was the featured speaker at a 2019 employer summit held at the South Georgia Technical College Crisp County Center in Cordele […]

Nov 7
South Georgia Technical College spring semester registration begins Wednesday, November 13th

South Georgia Technical College is encouraging everyone to “Impact Success at South Georgia Technical College” by registering for Spring Semester. The first registration is planned for Wednesday, November 13th on […]

Nov 6
SGTC Fire Science Advisory Committee Meets

The South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Fire Science Technology advisory committee met recently in the Fire Science classroom on the SGTC Americus campus. The purpose of the advisory committee is […]

Nov 6
Betty Deriso Pope honored as South Georgia Technical College Foundation’s 2019 Distinguished Service Award winner

Savannah, GA – The late Elizabeth “Betty” Deriso Pope was honored as the recipient of the 2019 Distinguished Service Award for the South Georgia Technical College Foundation at the Technical […]

Nov 5
Lady Jets and Central Georgia Tech unbeaten in Tip-Off Tournament

The South Georgia Technical College Lady Jets opened the 2019 – 2020 basketball season with two wins over Santa Fe College and Chattahoochee Valley Community College in the Lady Jets […]

Nov 4
SGTC Phi Beta Lambda to Host American Enterprise Program

The South Georgia Technical College chapter of Phi Beta Lambda will host its annual American Enterprise Program on Tuesday, November 12 at 10 a.m. in the John M. Pope Industrial […]

Nov 1
SGTC’s Automotive Technology Advisory Committee Meets

The South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Automotive Technology advisory committee met recently in the Morgan Transportation building on the SGTC Americus campus to discuss the state of the program and […]

Nov 1
SGTC Raises Funds for the Fight Against Breast Cancer

South Georgia Technical College recently held a “Penny War” on the Americus campus as a fundraiser to fight breast cancer. The Law Enforcement Academy won the friendly competition for the […]

Nov 1
SGTC Precision Machining and Manufacturing Advisory Committee Meets

The South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Precision Machining and Manufacturing Advisory Committee met recently in the John M. Pope Industrial Technology Center on the Americus Campus. The committee met to […]