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South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs and Director of Business and Industry Services for the Crisp County Center Michelle McGowan has been named as the SGTC Vice President of Economic Development, announced SGTC President Dr. John Watford. Her new office will be on the Americus campus. “Please join me in congratulating Michelle McGowan on her promotion to the Vice President of Economic Development position,” said SGTC President...

South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford recently announced the college’s President’s List for the spring semester, which included 139 students from around the area and several other states. To be eligible for the President’s List, a student must be enrolled full time (12 or more credit hours) in an associate degree or diploma program or certain technical certificate of credit programs and have a 4.0 GPA for that semester’s coursework. Those students who...

Ashlyn McClaster of Americus was presented with the Lou Crouch Law Enforcement Scholarship by the South Georgia Technical College Foundation at the completion of the South Georgia Technical College Law Enforcement Academy (LEA) Class 26 – 01 graduation ceremony recently. McClaster earned her Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification from the South Georgia Technical College Law Enforcement Academy. She was also selected the LEA Class Representative. “We came...

Kevin Ellis of Americus has been hired as a full-time English Instructor for South Georgia Technical College effective immediately, announced President Dr. John Watford. He will be teaching in-person and online English classes and will report to SGTC Vice President of Academic Affairs Julie Partain. “I would like to welcome Kevin Ellis to South Georgia Technical College,” said Dr. Watford. “Kevin brings over nine years of collegiate teaching experience to South Georgia Tech...

The South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Adult Education advisory committee recently convened in the John M. Pope Industrial Technology Center on the college’s Americus campus to review program developments and discuss student achievement and community partnerships. Dean of Adult Education Tracy Israel and Adult Education instructors provided updates on enrollment, curriculum enhancements, outreach initiatives, and student accomplishments throughout the program. Made up...

The Flint Energies Foundation has awarded a $5,000 grant to the South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Foundation to support academic resources and facility improvements that benefit students across the region. Represented by Su Ann Bird, she stated, “The Foundation continues its ongoing efforts to support approximately 2,800 students each year through academic resources, program development, and campus improvements. Plans to renovate the James S. Peterson Center include adding...

South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) recently recognized the graduates of Law Enforcement Academy Class 26-01 during a formal ceremony held in the John M. Pope Industrial Technology Center on the college’s Americus campus. Four cadets completed the intensive academy program and were honored for their commitment to entering the law enforcement profession. John Watford welcomed graduates, family members, law enforcement leaders, and guests, emphasizing the significance of the...

South Georgia Technical College graduate James “CJ” McDaniel Jr. of Plains has accepted a full-time position with Robins Air Force Base as an electronic mechanic helper in the Electronics Department. In his new role, McDaniel will assist with overhauling, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining ground and airborne electronic equipment of moderate complexity in support of the base’s mission operations. McDaniel earned his Associate Degree in Electronics Technology...

The Aviation Maintenance, Avionics, and Aircraft Structural Technology advisory committee at South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) recently met for its Spring Semester meeting in the Odom Center conference room on the college’s Americus campus. The committee, made up of aviation industry representatives and SGTC personnel, provides guidance and feedback to help ensure the college’s aviation programs remain aligned with current workforce needs and industry standards. ...

AMERICUS, GA – After more than two and a half decades, one South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) alumna is considering returning to the college where she originally began her educational journey. Tenisia Chinn Willis was a 1998 honor graduate of Tri-County High School. She grew up in Buena Vista and when it came time to consider college, she selected South Georgia Tech. She and her best friend, Eulish “Nee Nee” Jones, now Kinchens, signed up to attend and live on-campus as...

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 Georgia Technical College recently. The group held the meeting in the John M. Pope Industrial Technology building in the Griffin Bell Lecture Room for the purpose of conducting and talking about training opportunities benefiting the Caterpillar...

Two big free events will be held at South Georgia Technical College on Saturday, June 13, 2026. The annual South Georgia Technical College Father’s Day Car Show will be held one week earlier this year and it will be combined with an SGTC Aviation Open House. The car show will be held from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. and the SGTC Aviation Maintenance Open House will be held on that same day from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. “This is a great opportunity for the community to come out to South...