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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...

Americus, GA – Caterpillar dealers from Georgia, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina and North Carolina hosted a dinner for the South Georgia Technical College graduates receiving an Associate of Applied Technology Degree in Heavy Equipment Dealers Service Technology and Electric Power Generation Heavy Equipment Dealers Service Technology prior to the college’s 2026 Spring Commencement Ceremony. Approximately 200 Caterpillar officials, students, family members and...

Five Thompson Tractor South Georgia Technical College Caterpillar Think Big Heavy Equipment Diesel Technology program and Electrical Power Generation graduates were awarded the Adrian “Fly High Goose” Johnson tool scholarships in memory of former CAT Thompson Tractor Think Big student Adrian “Goose” Johnson at the SGTC Caterpillar Dealers Graduation Dinner recently. The five Thompson Tractor students presented with the Adrian “Fly High Goose” Johnson tool scholarships...

Edgar Albert “Ted” Eschmann IV, has been selected as the new full-time Precision Machining and Manufacturing Technology instructor effectively immediately, announced South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford. He will report to South Georgia Technical College Academic Dean David Finley and SGTC Vice President of Academic Affairs Julie Partain. Eschmann has been employed as an adjunct or full-time welding instructor at South Georgia Technical College since 2007. He...