Athletics News

South Georgia Technical College recently hosted a S.M.A.R.T. Goals workshop at the SGTC Crisp County Center, led by DW Persall, Media and Library Services Specialist. The session focused on helping students develop effective goal-setting strategies that support academic success, career readiness, and personal growth. The workshop was part of SGTC’s Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP), which emphasizes the development of essential soft skills students need to thrive in the workplace....

South Georgia Technical College sophomore guard Jaidyn Elam of Pontiac, MI was selected as the Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA) Division I women’s basketball Player of the Week for February 23, 2026. This was her first time being selected. The Lady Jets are riding a five-game winning streak and are currently tied for first place in the GCAA with East Georgia State College. The Lady Jets are currently 9 – 2 and 14 – 12 on the season. The 5’ 11” guard scored...

The South Georgia Technical College Jets and Lady Jets took convincing wins over the Andrew College Tigers and Lady Tigers Saturday in the Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA) match-ups in the Hangar. The Lady Jets opened with an 89 – 66 win and then the Jets roared to an 89 – 49 victory. The Lady Jets remained tied for first place in the GCAA with East Georgia State College. The Lady Jets are 9 – 2 in the conference and 14 – 12 overall. The South Georgia Technical...

Carolyn Sims, a proud graduate of South Georgia Technical College (SGTC), has built an inspiring career bridging education, youth development, and workforce readiness. After completing multiple programs at SGTC including Cosmetology and Early Childhood Care and Education and attending classes in Criminal Justice and Business Technology, she is now helping young people find their passion. Sims is currently working at the Southwest Georgia United YouthBuild program as a Career...

South Georgia Technical College Police Chief and Director of Campus Safety Calvin Hodge, Jr., administered the Technical College System of Georgia Law Enforcement oath of office to SGTC full-time police officer Matthew Perrine. Perrine is a 2022 graduate of the South Georgia Technical College Criminal Justice Department and is a graduate of the SGTC Basic Mandate Law Enforcement Academy. He is also a Peace Officer’s Standards and Training (POST) certified officer. He worked for...

The South Georgia Technical College Lady Jets secured their fourth consecutive Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA) Conference victory in a 79 – 41 decision over Southern Crescent Technical College’s Lady Tigers but the Jets were not as fortunate and fell 63 – 54 to the South Georgia State College Hawks as part of the double-header action in Americus. The win propelled the Lady Jets to 8 – 2 and allowed them to remain in a tie for first place with East Georgia...

Willie Walker, a South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Diesel Equipment Technology graduate, is playing a key role in workforce training at Albany Technical College by helping prepare the next generation of skilled technicians for Southwest Georgia’s transportation and industrial sectors. Walker graduated from SGTC’s Diesel Technology Program in 2009 and now serves as the Chair and Instructor of the Diesel Equipment Technology program at Albany Technical College. In his role,...

Charity Brown of Griffin was recognized recently as the South Georgia Technical College Student of Excellence for February. Brown studies Criminal Justice and was nominated for the honor by instructor Teresa McCook. “Charity is an outstanding student,” McCook said. “She consistently demonstrates dedication, kindness, and a strong work ethic. She’s always striving to do her best.” Upon accepting the honor, Brown said “this award reminds me that excellence isn’t...

South Georgia Technical College’s Matt Mbole, a 6’ 11” sophomore center for the Jets, is ranked first in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) in rebounds and Lady Jets freshman guard Ja’Niya Broome is listed as second in the NJCAA in points per game this season. Lady Jets Sophomore guard Taja Bennett and Jets sophomore guard Jalexs Ewing were the other players recognized as among the best in the nation. Mbole, who is from Yaounde, Cameroon, is...

The Flint Energies Foundation recently granted South Georgia Technical College Foundation (SGTC) $8,500 to assist with High School Equivalency and General Education Diploma (GED) scholarships for SGTC students. Marian McLemore, Flint Energies Vice President of Cooperative Communications presented the check to South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford and Su Ann Bird, SGTC Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Executive Director for the SGTC...

South Georgia Technical College freshman guard Ja’Niya Broome of Harris County was selected as the Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA) Division I women’s basketball Player of the Week for February 16, 2026. This was her first time being selected. The Lady Jets are riding a three-game winning streak and are currently tied for first place in the GCAA with East Georgia State College with identical 7 – 2 conference records. She averaged 32.3 points, 7.1 rebounds, 4.1...

During this year’s Black History Celebration at the South Georgia Technical College Crisp County Center, Sennica Harris, Regional Support Specialist for Food Lion, shared a powerful story about how education and dreams combined with hard work can change not just one life – but generations. Standing before students, faculty, alumni, community, and family members, the SGTC alumnus shared how SGTC became a turning point for his family. His journey, rooted in faith and...