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Shown above (l to r) are South Georgia Technical College Dean of Academic Affairs David Finley with John Deere Tech instructors Matthew Burks and Wayne Peck along with John Deere Territory Customer Support Manager South East Mississippi, South Alabma, and West Georgia for Flint Ag, Sun South, and Smith Tractor Dave Bostic and John Deere Corporate Recruitment Manager for Ag Pro Kim Walden.Americus, GA –Approximately 50 high school students and parents from across the Southeastern United...

Pictured left to right are SGTC Admissions Coordinator Katrice Taylor, featured speaker Reverend Keith Lewis, SGTC Retention and Coaching Specialist Charlene Williams, and SGTC Dean of Enrollment Management Julie Partain.The Reverend Keith Lewis served as the guest speaker for the recent African American History program at the South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Crisp County Center. In addition to serving as the Pastor of the Bethel Baptist Church and the Oak Grove Baptist Church,...

Social media notice that South Georgia Technical College is suspending all classes and activities now through March 27th.   South Georgia Technical College has made the decision to suspend classes and activities on all campuses and adult education sites beginning now through March 27th due to current issues and concerns resulting from the coronavirus (COVID-19), announced South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford.  The only exception will be the high school dual enrollment...

Coach Frey is shown above encouraging his team during the District J Championship game in Spartanburg, SC where his Lady Jets earned their fourth consecutive trip to the NJCAA National Tournament.   South Georgia Technical College Athletic Director and Lady Jets head coach James Frey learned today that he was one of four finalists for the 2020 NJCAA Division I World Exposure Women’s Basketball College Coach of the Year.  He also learned today that the NJCAA Division I Women’s Basketball...

Shown above (l to r) are South Georgia Technical College Electrical Lineworker Instructor Dewey Turner, SGTC Economic Development Assistant Tami Blount who works with the SGTC Electrical Lineworker program, Georgia Power Electrical Lineworker Scholarship recipient Robert Willoughby, and Lineworker Instructor Sidney Johnson.      South Georgia Technical College Electrical Lineworker student Robert Grant Willoughby of Villa Rica, GA, was awarded the Georgia Power Electrical Lineworker...

Despite false social media reports, there have been no confirmed reports of individuals with the coronavirus or of individuals at South Georgia Technical College displaying symptoms at this time. "The college has been working with Emergency Management officials to keep individuals informed about preventive measures in an effort to ensure the safety of its students, faculty, staff, and community members," said SGTC President Dr. John Watford. "If there is any change, South Georgia...

SGTC Financial Aid Specialist Kierra Sparks assists Tre’Sean Martin of Montezuma during the spring financial aid workshop.South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) recently hosted a financial aid workshop for students on the college’s Americus campus. SGTC Financial Aid Specialist Kierra Sparks assisted students in navigating the financial aid process. She also guided the students in completing their 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 FAFSA applications. South Georgia Technical College offers a...

South Georgia Technical College Electrical Lineworker instructor Dewey Turner (l to r) is shown above with SGTC Economic Development Assistant Tami Blount, the Electrical Lineworker Kyle Glenn Holcombe Scholarship recipient Steven Arrington and SGTC Lineworker Instructor Sidney Johnson.     The Kyle Glenn Holcombe Memorial Scholarship was presented to South Georgia Technical College Electrical Lineworker student Steven Arrington of Butler recently.     The Kyle Glenn Holcombe Memorial...

South Georgia Technical College John Deer Tech Instructors Wayne Peck and Matthew Burks are shown above with John Deere officials Robert Long and Aaron Vancil getting ready for the John Deere Optimization trainingAmericus, GA – Approximately 200 John Deere officials from Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, and Alabama took part in the John Deere 2020 Optimization Training event at South Georgia Technical College in Americus, GA recently.  The training was held in South Georgia...

South Georgia Technical Crisp County Center Culinary Arts Instructor Hunter Little and SGTC Americus Culinary Arts Instructor Chef Ricky Watzlowick are shown above with Rebecca Stackhouse, Kelli Alexander, Larry Jackson, Nutritional Services Director at Furlow Charter School; Ethel Waters, Steve Southwell, Owner of Smoakes BBQ in Cordele; Lisa Leggett, Nutritional Services Director for Crisp County School, and Chef Juan Castilla, Q&A Manager Golden Gourmet in Americus.   The South Georgia...

The many faces of Lady Jets head coach during the match-up against Spartanburg Methodist in the District J championship game. He is shown with Lady Jets sophomores Anna McKendree, Yasriyyah Wazeerud-Din, and Shamari Tyson with the District J Championship plaque. Then he is shown directing players on the court and applauding their efforts.   “Winning never gets old,” said South Georgia Technical College Athletic Director and Lady Jets head coach James Frey, who quickly added, “but it...

The “Prevention is the Best Cure!” flier has been placed around the SGTC campuses.    South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford has organized a campus COVID-19 leadership team as a precautionary measure to keep the campus community informed and updated on information to ensure the safety of its students, faculty, and staff.  There have been no reported cases of COVID-19 among members of the South Georgia Technical College community.    “South Georgia Technical College...