News

Nov 25
SGTC Horticulture Advisory Committee Reviews Program and Industry Developments

The advisory committee for South Georgia Technical College’s Horticulture program met recently on the Americus campus to discuss the program’s progress and developments in the horticulture industry. Instructor Brandon Gross […]

Nov 25
Two nationally ranked teams playing in Pete Arrington Classic

   The South Georgia Technical College Lady Jets will be hosting five other teams in the Pete Arrington Classic basketball tournament November 28 – 30 in the James S. Peters […]

Nov 25
Electronics Advisory Committee Discusses Industry Trends and Program Growth at SGTC

The Electronics Advisory Committee at South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) recently gathered in the John M. Pope Industrial Technology Center on the Americus campus for its latest meeting. The group […]

Nov 25
Karol Olalde of Leesburg receives the SGTC Foundation Sumter EMC Lineworker scholarship

      Karol Olalde of Leesburg received the South Georgia Technical College Foundation Sumter EMC Electrical Lineworker Scholarship recently.  SGTC President Dr. John Watford and SGTC Foundation Executive Director Su Ann […]

Nov 24
SGTC Lady Jets drop two games to fall to 2 – 4 on season

MELBOURNE, FL – The South Georgia Technical College Lady Jets traveled to Melbourne, FL over the weekend and dropped losses to Eastern Florida State College and Daytona State College to […]

Nov 24
SGTC Jets win Sparky Reeves Classic

   The South Georgia Technical College Jets clinched two tough wins over Northeast Mississippi and Eastern Florida to win the Sparky Reeves Classic Basketball tournament in the James S. Peters […]

Nov 21
SGTC Accounting Instructor helps with FLEX training workshop at SEMCO

   South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Crisp County Center Accounting Instructor Tammy Hamilton facilitated a finance-focused training session for the students, educators, business leaders, and community partners who participated in […]

Nov 21
Representative Patty Stinson meets with SGTC President

   State Representative Patty Stinson of Butler visited South Georgia Technical College and President Dr. John Watford to talk with college officials about current opportunities, challenges, and priorities for the […]

Nov 21
Kyle Glenn Holcombe Memorial Scholarship Awarded to South Georgia Tech Electrical Lineworker Zandreel Brown

     The South Georgia Technical College Foundation’s Kyle Glenn Holcombe Memorial Scholarship was presented to South Georgia Technical College Electrical Lineworker student Zandreel Brown of Musella, GA.     The Kyle […]

Nov 20
SGTC’s Tylen Pepito nominated for 2025 Student Impact Award

   South Georgia Technical College Admissions Counselor-Recruiter Tylen Pepito was nominated for the 2025 Student Impact Award and was recognized at the Technical College System of Georgia Student Affairs Summit […]

Nov 20
Jets fall to 1 – 7 after narrow 73 – 71 loss to Chipola

   The South Georgia Technical College Jets fell to 1 – 7 on the season after a disappointing 73 – 71 loss to the 18th nationally ranked Chipola College Indians, […]

Nov 18
Sergio Perez Named SGTC Student of Excellence

Sergio Perez of Americus was honored as the South Georgia Technical College Student of Excellence for November during a recent ceremony on the Americus campus. Perez studies Diesel Equipment Technology […]

Nov 17
SGTC Names GOAL Finalists for 2026 Competition

South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) has announced the three finalists selected to advance in the 2026 Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) competition. The students representing SGTC are Keyara Williams […]

Nov 14
SGTC Foundation’s Georgia Street Rod Association Scholarship presented to Motorsports student Becker Santamaria

   Becker Santamaria of Americus, a student in the South Georgia Technical College High Performance Engines/Motorsports program, was presented with the SGTC Foundation’s Georgia Street Rod Association Scholarship.  He is […]

Nov 14
Gene Haas Foundation donates $18,000 to South Georgia Technical College Foundation

   The Gene Haas Foundation donated $18,000 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 13
SGTC Aviation Advisory Committee Meets

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

Nov 12
Campus Safety Jets win SGTC Intramural Basketball challenge

   Only two points decided the winner of the South Georgia Technical College Student Affairs basketball tournament that pitted SGTC Police Chief Calvin Hodge and the Campus Safety Jets against […]

Nov 12
SGTC Barbering Advisory Committee Focuses on Industry Trends and Student Success

South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) recently hosted a meeting of its barbering advisory committee on the Americus campus to review program progress and explore evolving trends in the barbering industry. […]

Nov 11
SGTC Jets Jalexs Ewing named GCAA Player of Week

   South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) sophomore guard Jalexs Ewing was selected as the Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA) Division 1 men’s Basketball Player of the Week for the week […]

Nov 11
SGTC officials recognized by the Georgia Department of Community Supervision for resource fair support

   South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Career Services Director Cynthia Carter and SGTC Career Specialist Lisa Truitt were recognized with Certificates of Appreciation by the Georgia Department of Community Supervision […]

Nov 11
SGTC Library Advisory Committee Discusses Support Strategies for Student Success

The Library Advisory Committee at South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) recently convened on the Americus campus to explore new ways the college library can enhance support for students and academic […]

Nov 10
Lady Jets split decisions in St. Petersburg Classic

St. Petersburg, FL – The South Georgia Technical College Lady Jets are currently 2 – 2 on the season after dropping decisions to Pellissippi State Community College in Knoxville, TN, […]

Nov 10
SGTC Jets fall to 1 – 4 with two losses in Northeast Mississippi Classic

Booneville, MS – The Jets had a long ride out and an even longer ride back after dropping back to back losses to East Mississippi Community College and Northeast Mississippi […]

Nov 10
 SGTC completes butterfly bench for Rosalynn Carter Butterfly Trail

  The South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Crisp County Welding Department in collaboration with the Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) Art Department and 8 Mile Customs, LLC, of Albany, GA, […]

Nov 10
SGTC official participating in virtual Fatherhood Conversation for Americus and surrounding areas

   South Georgia Technical College Director of Career Services Cynthia Carter will be joining Fatherhood Outreach Specialist 3 Lisa Courtney from the Division of Child Support Services and the Georgia […]

Nov 10
SGTC General Education Advisory Committee Meets

The South Georgia Technical College General Education advisory committee met recently on the SGTC Americus campus. In the meeting, the committee discussed several aspects of the general education classes offered […]

Nov 6
SGTC Jets fall to Tallahassee Eagles in home opener

   The South Georgia Technical College Jets scored on their opening possession to take a 2 – 0 lead over the Tallahassee Eagles but that was the last time they […]

Nov 6
KIHOMAC executives tour South Georgia Technical College programs

   A team of executives from KIHOMAC, a veteran owned small business with offices nationwide designed to service an array of capabilities, recently visited the South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) […]

Nov 6
SGTC’s Computer Information Systems Advisory Committee Meets

The Computer Information Systems (CIS) advisory committee at South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) recently convened in the Odom Center on the Americus campus to support the continued advancement of the […]

Nov 5
SGTC 1967 practical nursing graduate Charles W. Jenkins, Sr., honored as Alumnus of Year

   South Georgia Technical College 1967 Practical Nursing graduate Charles W. Jenkins, Sr., of Columbus, GA, recently was recognized by South Georgia Technical College as its 2025 “Alumnus of the […]

Nov 5
SGTC Lineworker Students Participate in Resume and Career Readiness Workshop

South Georgia Technical College’s (SGTC) Career Services office recently conducted a comprehensive resume writing and career readiness workshop for students in the Electrical Lineworker program on the Americus campus. The […]

Nov 5
Bartlett Named SGTC Crisp County Center Student of Excellence

Joshua Bartlett of Vienna was honored recently as the overall Fall 2025 Student of Excellence for the South Georgia Technical College Crisp County Center. Bartlett is an Electrical Systems Technology […]

Nov 5
SGTC Crisp County Center Hosts Financial Literacy Workshop

The South Georgia Technical College Crisp County Center recently hosted a Financial Literacy Workshop for students, faculty, and staff, featuring Michael Jenkins, Vice President and Branch Manager of Regions Bank. […]

Nov 4
SGTC Board of Directors recognized at TCSG Leadership conference

SAVANNAH, GA – The South Georgia Technical College Board of Directors was recognized as a fully certified board at the Technical College Directors Association and the Technical College Foundation Association […]

Nov 4
SGTC President Dr. John Watford named one Georgia’s 500 Most Influential Leaders for 2025

   South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford was selected as one of Georgia’s 500 Most Influential Leaders for 2025 for the field of education by Georgia Trend Magazine.  […]

Nov 3
SGTC Welding Students Take Steps Toward Career Readiness

Three Welding and Joining Technology students at South Georgia Technical College are proving that dedication and hands-on experience pave the way to career success. Under the guidance of instructor Tom […]

Nov 3
SGTC’s Farr graduates from Technical College System of Georgia 2025 Senior Leadership Academy

   South Georgia Technical College Director of Business and Industry Services for the Americus campus Paul Farr, is a graduate of the 2025 Technical College System of Georgia Senior Leadership […]

Nov 3
Jets and Lady Jets both open 2025-2026 basketball season with wins on the road

Marianna, FL – The South Georgia Technical College Jets and Lady Jets both opened the 2025 -2026 basketball seasons with impressive wins over the weekend.  The Jets took a 78 […]

Nov 3
SGTC Early Childhood Care and Education Advisory Committee Meets

South Georgia Technical College’s Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) program recently held its advisory committee meeting on the Americus campus to evaluate the program’s progress and discuss developments in […]