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Two South Georgia Technical College dual enrollment students from Crisp County High School took first and second place ribbons at the Perry State Fair recently for their welding creations. They are students in SGTC Crisp County Welding Instructor Thomas Mayo’s class. Ben Ergle, Jr., and Kenneth Brown captured first place on a Deer head and second place on a fish design. It was a group project for the duo. Ben Ergle, Sr., father of the ribbon winning Ergle, is a member of the...

South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford officially announced his retirement from this prestigious two-year technical college effective December 31st, 2026. Dr. Watford served South Georgia Tech as a Computer Information Technology instructor, Director of Information Technology, Director of Instruction, Vice President of Operations of the Crisp County Center, and Vice President of Academic Affairs prior to serving as President for the past 11 years. He was the...

AMERICUS, Ga. (Oct. 29, 2026) — Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) and South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) have strengthened their longstanding partnership through a new articulation agreement designed to create a smoother transition for students pursuing bachelor's degrees and expand access to higher education in Southwest Georgia. The agreement, signed on Oct. 26 by GSW President Kerry Palmer, Ph.D. and SGTC President John Watford, Ed.D, establishes clear transfer pathways...

The South Georgia Technical College Lady Jets took a decisive victory over Georgia Christian University of Cobb County, GA, in a scrimmage as part of the SGTC Jets Booster Club Kick-off and Cook-out in the James S. Peters Hangar recently. A good crowd of SGTC Booster Club members, prospective members, faculty, staff, and students attended the event that saw the Lady Jets and head coach Jason Carpenter take an impressive 80 – 49 shortened victory over the Georgia Christian...

The South Georgia Technical College Jets Booster Club recently held its Tip-off and Tailgate Cookout for the upcoming 2026-2027 basketball season in the SGTC James S. Peters gymnasium and patio area recently. SGTC President Dr. John Watford and Jets Booster Club President Doug Goodin, welcomed the Booster Club members, prospective members, guests and interested persons to the “Tip-Off” event which featured a meal of hamburgers and hotdogs and a scrimmage of the Lady Jets and Georgia...

South Georgia Technical College recently held an advisory committee meeting for its Cosmetology and Nail Technology programs on the Americus campus. Cosmetology instructor Dorothea Lusane-McKenzie and Nail Technology instructor Jessakeetha Maddox met with industry representatives, students, and SGTC administrators to review the programs and discuss current trends, workforce expectations, and ways to continue preparing students for careers in the beauty industry. Advisory committee...

South Georgia Technical College is providing an application fee waiver for students who apply during the month of November. November is “Apply to College Month” and students who apply during “No Fee November” can have the $25 application fee waived. Students interested in applying to South Georgia Technical College can visit the SGTC website at www.southgatech.edu and complete an application online. Click on the “Apply Now” button at the top right-hand corner of the home...

South Georgia Technical College Accounting student Joden Richards of Leslie was named the college’s latest Student of Excellence during a recent recognition ceremony on the Americus campus. Academic Dean Brett Murray welcomed students, instructors, family members and guests to the ceremony, while Academic Dean Ashley Dukes explained the significance of the Student of Excellence recognition. Dukes said the honor recognizes students for outstanding work ethic, academic achievement and...

South Georgia Technical College recently welcomed industry representatives to the Crisp County Center for a meeting of the Welding and Joining Technology advisory committee. Welding instructor Tom Mayo met with committee members and SGTC representatives to review the program and discuss ways to keep training aligned with the needs of employers in the welding and fabrication industries. Advisory committees give SGTC faculty an opportunity to hear directly from professionals working in...

Moultrie, GA – South Georgia Technical College in Americus was one of the over 1,200 vendors who took part and set up an exhibit at the 2026 Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie. Large numbers of individuals, high school students, and business and industry leaders were on hand this year for the 49th anniversary show situated on a 100-acre site over three days. “This is a wonderful event to be able to showcase our college and our programs of study,” said South Georgia Technical College...

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 Leadership conference in Savannah recently. This is the 18th consecutive year that the SGTC Board has been recognized. All six members of the South Georgia Technical College Board of Directors have completed individual board member certification training and are fully certified...

South Georgia Technical College recently hosted a mental health workshop at the Crisp County Center led by D.W. Persall, Media & Library Services Specialist. The workshop focused on depression and was designed to help students better understand common signs, symptoms, and types of depressive disorders, as well as the importance of seeking help when needed. Persall began by discussing depression as a mental health condition that can involve persistent sadness, loss of interest or...