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Angie Kauffman, South Georgia Technical College's Adult Education Instructor for the Crisp County Center, is shown above with her first book, Confronting the Enemy.This article was published in the Americus Times Recorder on Wednesday, August 23rd, 2017 about South Georgia Technical College Crisp County Center's Adult Education instructor, Angie Kauffman. By Leila S. Case AMERICUS — Americus native Angie Kauffman’s winning smile depicts her positive mental attitude and strong faith in...

Phi Beta Lambda advisor Dr. Andrea Oates (RIGHT) listens to a PBL member share their experiences with potential new members.South Georgia Technical College’s Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) Americus campus chapter held a meet and greet event on Wednesday in SGTC’s Hicks Hall to inform potential new members about the organization. Nearly 30 students attended the “meet n’ greet” event to talk and learn about PBL – SGTC’s largest student organization -- from advisors and current...

Members of the South Georgia Technical College Lady Jets basketball team are shown with Americus Mayor Barry Blount and the Japanese delegation from Miyoshi City, Japan during a visit to Americus.Members of the South Georgia Technical College Lady Jets basketball team had the opportunity to meet and talk with members of the Japanese delegation from Miyoshi City, Japan during a special welcome reception to Americus event. South Georgia Technical College sophomore point guard Kanna Suzuki...

Rachel Hart, the new Police Chief for Oglethorpe, center, is shown above with (l to r) South Georgia Technical College Foundation Board of Trustee member Mike Cheokas and SGTC Law Enforcement Academy Director Brett Murray as they presented her with the Lou Crouch Law Enforcement Scholarship certificate from the South Georgia Tech Law Enforcement Academy graduation in May 2013.South Georgia Technical College 2013 Law Enforcement Academy graduate Rachael Hart of Macon County was sworn in as...

Shown above are members of the Cordele-Crisp County IDC Advisory Board at a meeting at Marvair in Cordele.South Georgia Technical College Director of Business and Industry Services for the Crisp County Center Michele McGowan participated in the Cordele-Crisp County Industrial Development Council Advisory Board meeting recently at Marvair in Cordele, GA. The meeting included a tour of the facility conducted by Paul Mechler, President. Marvair, a division of Airxcel(tm), Inc., is an ISO...

SGTC new automotive technology instructor Lance Teele, who will be teaching at the Sumter County YDC.Lance Teele of Ellaville has been hired as a South Georgia Technical College Automotive Technology Instructor.  He will be teaching at the Sumter County Youth Development Center in Americus, announced SGTC President Dr. John Watford recently. Teele will report to South Georgia Technical College Academic Dean David Finley and SGTC Vice President of Academic Affairs David Kuipers. Teele is a...

Roy Cobb joins South Georgia Technical College as a Construction Instructor at the Sumter County YDC.Roy Cobb, Jr. of Preston has joined South Georgia Technical College as the Construction Instructor for the Sumter County Youth Development Center, announced SGTC President Dr. John Watford recently.   He will report to SGTC Vice President of Academic Affairs David Kuipers. Cobb brings over 20 years of construction related skills to South Georgia Technical College which includes plumbing...

SGTC Cosmetology instructor Dorthea McKenzie (LEFT) is pictured with Destiny Baker (STANDING) working on a customer's hair. THE COSMETOLOGY PROGRAM WAS RECENTLY RECOGNIZED AS A TOP COSMETOLOGY PROGRAM IN THE COUNTRY for the second year in a row.South Georgia Technical College’s Cosmetology program has been recognized as one of the best in the nation by The Best Colleges (TheBestColleges.org), a reputable resource for higher education information.  The site released its annual rankings for...

Nikka Harris, SGTC Adjunct Instructor of Phlebotomy and Phoebe Sumter employee, is shown smiling for a picture on the job.Nikki Harris, an adjunct instructor of phlebotomy at South Georgia Technical College (SGTC), has been recognized by Phoebe Sumter Medical Center in the employee spotlight newsletter.  She works as Phoebe Sumter’s Phlebotomist Team Leader. Harris is a relatively new adjunct instructor at South Georgia Technical College, but has had a 22-year career at Phoebe Sumter and...

SGTC President Dr. John Watford (left) is shown above presenting outgoing SGTC Board of Directors Chair Janet Siders (right) with a token of appreciation for her service as Chair of the Board for the 2016 – 2017 year. South Georgia Technical College Board of Directors Chairman Janet Siders of Americus was recognized for her service with an appreciation award at the August South Georgia Technical College Board of Directors meeting. She served as Chair of the organization for fiscal year...

Austin Plaine will be performing at a Back to School Bash Concert in Downtown Americus on Friday night at 8 p.m.South Georgia Technical College and Georgia Southwestern State University students are encouraged to take part in the Welcome Back Bash in downtown Americus starting 5 p.m. which will include live music by Austin Plaine. Students will receive meal discounts, shopping discounts, enjoy live music, art demonstrations and more. Discount cards will be given to each student and can...

South Georgia Technical College equal opportunity employer.South Georgia Technical College is an equal opportunity employer and offers career and technical education programs for all regardless of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, age, disability, or national origin. The two year residential technical college offers associate degree, diploma, and technical certificate of credit programs. Students may obtain associate degrees in accounting, agricultural technology, air...