News

May 30
International Paper recognized by South Georgia Technical College Foundation for helping “Bridge the Gap”

   The South Georgia Technical College Foundation recognized the International Paper Flint River Mill for providing life-changing benefits to SGTC students through financial support for scholarship and educational opportunities.  They […]

May 30
TCSG Foundation helps fund “Last Mile” Scholarships at South Georgia Technical College

   The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) Foundation presented the South Georgia Technical College Foundation with a donation recently to help fund the TCSG Foundation Gretchen K. Corbin Last […]

May 27
SGTC Announces President’s List for Spring 2025 Semester

South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford recently announced the college’s President’s List for the spring semester, which included 103 students from around the area and several other states. […]

May 27
Georgia Board of Nursing grants initial approval for LPN to RN Bridge program at South Georgia Tech

   The Georgia Board of Nursing (GBON) voted at its May meeting to grant initial approval for South Georgia Technical College to offer an Associate of Science Nursing (LPN to […]

May 27
SGTC Aviation Advisory Committee Meets to Support Program Development

The advisory committee for the Aviation Maintenance, Avionics, and Aircraft Structural Technology programs at South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) held its Spring Semester meeting recently in the Odom Center conference […]

May 27
Daughter Follows in Mother’s Footsteps as Graduate of SGTC Early Childhood Care and Education Program

Lakeetha Dawson and her daughter Ja’layshia Daniels share more than just a close bond—they share a passion for education that has brought both of them to South Georgia Technical College […]

May 23
Amanda Murray named SGTC Shipping and Receiving Manager

     Amanda Murray of Americus, has been selected as the new Shipping and Receiving Manager for South Georgia Technical College effective immediately, announced South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John […]

May 23
SGTC to close Monday, May 26 for Memorial Day Holiday

   South Georgia Technical College and all its campuses and adult education centers will be closed on Monday, May 26, in observance of Memorial Day.   The Memorial Day Holiday […]

May 23
SGTC Crisp County Center Allied Health Advisory Committee Meets

The South Georgia Technical College Allied Health Advisory Committee met recently on the Cordele campus to discuss program updates and current trends in the healthcare field. Advisory committees play a […]

May 22
SGTC Welding and Precision Machining Instructors Meet with Advisory Committee at Crisp County Center 

South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) recently held a joint advisory committee meeting for its Welding and Precision Machining and Manufacturing programs at the Crisp County Center in Cordele. The meeting […]

May 22
Driven to Succeed: SGTC CDL Graduate Heather Cox Puts her Passion to Work

Heather Cox, a recent graduate of South Georgia Technical College’s Commercial Truck Driving program, is now applying her skills in a full-time role as a mechanic with Flint Energies in […]

May 21
South Georgia Technical College Electronics Advisory Committee Meets

The South Georgia Technical College Electronics Advisory Committee recently convened in the John M. Pope Industrial Technology Center on the Americus campus to discuss program updates and current trends in […]

May 21
SGTC Welding Instructors Meet with Advisory Committee  

The South Georgia Technical College Welding and Joining advisory committee met recently in the welding classroom of the McClendon building on the SGTC Americus campus. The group met to discuss […]

May 20
SGTC Facilities Director Jeff Wiseman to Retire After 30 Years of Service and Lifelong Dedication

   After three decades of dedicated service, Jeff Wiseman, South Georgia Technical College’s Facilities Director, is retiring effective June 30, leaving behind a legacy of excellence, innovation, and a commitment […]

May 19
SGTC’s Cochran-Sherrod Prepares for Retirement After a Career Dedicated to Helping Others

After more than three decades of service to the State of Georgia and over a decade at South Georgia Technical College, Dr. Deo Michelle Cochran-Sherrod is preparing for retirement. A […]

May 15
SGTC nursing graduate honored by Phoebe Sumter Medical Center

   South Georgia Technical College 2023 practical nursing graduate and Phoebe Sumter Medical Center medical surgical nurse Aderica Ross of Americus was named ‘Daisy of Day’ recently in honor of […]

May 13
SGTC’s Malcom Stewart receives NTHS scholarship

   South Georgia Technical College’s Malcom Stewart of Dawson was selected to receive the 2025 Jon H. Poteat Scholarship from the National Technical Honor Society.    Stewart is a graduate […]

May 13
Caterpillar Dealers host graduation dinner for 2025 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 13
SGTC nursing student recognized by Phoebe Sumter

   South Georgia Technical College practical nursing student Brittany Wills of Ellaville was recognized by Phoebe Sumter recently for exceeding customer’s expectations and making a difference in patient’s lives.    […]

May 9
South Georgia Technical College hosts Spring 2025 commencement ceremony

Nearly 200 individuals earned the right to be recognized at the South Georgia Technical College’s Spring 2025 commencement ceremony Thursday, May 8, at 6 p.m. in the James S. Peters […]

May 8
SGTC John Deere Tech Students Honored

South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) recognized graduates of its John Deere Agricultural Technology program during a special ceremony on campus, celebrating the students’ completion of the 18-month program and presenting […]

May 8
Caterpillar Dealers from the Southeast serve on SGTC Advisory Committee

Americus, GA –Representatives from six Caterpillar Dealers from across the Southeastern United States and CAT Corporate representatives hosted a “ThinkBIG” Heavy Equipment Dealers Service Technology Advisory Committee meeting at South […]

May 8
SGTC CNA Students Recognized for Program Completion

Seven students in the South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program were recently honored during a ceremony held in McLain Hall on the SGTC campus. The group […]

May 8
Joshua Blake hired as SGTC Basic Law Enforcement instructor

   Joshua Blake of Vidalia has joined South Georgia Technical College as a full-time Basic Law Enforcement instructor, announced SGTC President Dr. John Watford.  He will report to the Director […]

May 8
Three South Georgia Technical College Diesel Technology students awarded Caterpillar Excellence Scholarships

Americus, Ga.—Three students in the Diesel Equipment Technology program at South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) were awarded the South Georgia Technical College Foundation Caterpillar Excellence Scholarships recently in recognition of […]

May 7
SGTC’s Cross and Chestnut compete for top honors at TCSG GOAL, Rick Perkins event

Atlanta, GA – South Georgia Technical College 2025 Rick Perkins Instructor of the Year Mary Cross and SGTC 2025 GOAL (Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership) top student Barbara Chestnut were […]

May 7
Calvin Hodge, Jr. hired as SGTC Campus Police Chief

South Georgia Technical College has hired Calvin Hodge, Jr. of Leesburg, Ga as its new Campus Police Chief to replace Chief Sammy Stone, who is retiring effective June 30, announced […]

May 6
Verniecia Johnson Transforms Passion for Cars into Educational Success at SGTC

For Verniecia Johnson of Cordele, working on cars isn’t just a job—it’s a calling passed down through generations. Now 31, Johnson is turning that lifelong passion into a full-fledged career […]

May 5
South Georgia Technical College Spring Graduation set for Thursday, May 8

   South Georgia Technical College will be conducting its Spring Graduation exercise on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 6 p.m. in the James S. Peters Gymnasium on the Americus campus, […]

May 1
SGTC Air Conditioning Technology Advisory Committee Meets

The Air Conditioning Technology advisory committee at South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) recently convened on the Americus campus to review program updates and discuss industry trends. The advisory committee supports […]