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A capacity crowd filled the South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Betty Pope Conference Room in the John M. Pope Center recently for a “First Generation Gathering” to honor, encourage, and celebrate the first-generation college students attending SGTC. “Thank you for attending South Georgia Technical College,” said SGTC President Dr. John Watford when he welcomed the capacity crowd of first-generation students & employees at the ‘SGTC First-Generation Gathering.’ We...

The South Georgia Technical College Adult Education Advisory Committee recently met to review program updates and discuss ways to connect more individuals in the community with opportunities to earn their high school equivalency credentials. Dean of Adult Education Tracy Israel welcomed 13 committee members and provided updates on program attendance, fiscal year 2027 graduates, personnel changes, and changes to the FY27 budget. Career Services Director Cynthia Carter also shared...

Ashley S. Dukes of Americus and Matthew Kennedy of Cordele have been hired as new full-time Academic Deans at South Georgia Technical College, announced SGTC President Dr. John Watford. Both will be reporting to SGTC Vice President of Academic Affairs Julie Partain. “Please join me in congratulating these two individuals,” said SGTC President Dr. John Watford. “Both of them have been associated with South Georgia Technical College in a part-time capacity for a number of...

The Architectural and Engineering Drawing Technology Advisory Committee at South Georgia Technical College recently met on the Americus campus to discuss the program and provide industry input to help ensure students are receiving training that reflects current workforce needs. Architectural and Engineering Drawing Technology instructor Kristie Hudson met with committee members to discuss the program and hear feedback from professionals representing several areas of the design and...

“Doers & Makers @ South Georgia Tech” is the theme for the South Georgia Technical College Foundation’s 2026 TechForce fund drive and SGTC foundation members are hoping that everyone will give generously to provide a positive impact on the nearly 10,000 lives touched each year by South Georgia Technical College. All donations will be matched dollar for dollar! The South Georgia Technical College Foundation’s TechForce 2026 fund drive showcases the college’s willingness...

Robert Cooper Nesselrotte of Buena Vista, GA, has been named as a South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) full-time welding instructor on the Americus campus, announced SGTC President Dr. John Watford. He will be joining Americus Welding Instructor Brad Aldridge and will report to Academic Dean Brett Murray and SGTC Vice President of Academic Affairs Julie Partain. Nesselrotte has been working part-time as an adjunct welding instructor at SGTC since 2024. He instructed students...

Iliana Yanez-Virgen of Americus has been promoted to the Administrative Services Coordinator at South Georgia Technical College, announced SGTC President Dr. John Watford recently. She was serving as an Accounts Payable Technician at SGTC prior to accepting her new position. She will report to Vice President of Administrative Services Lea Coe and Accounting Director Danyel Tobias Reid. Yanez-Virgen worked for Citizens Bank of Americus as an Accounting Clerk prior to joining South...

Industry professionals and South Georgia Technical College faculty and administrators recently came together on the Americus campus to review the college’s Sports and Fitness Management program and discuss its continued alignment with the needs of the field. The Sports and Fitness Management Advisory Council met in the James S. Peters Gymnasium as part of SGTC’s ongoing process of incorporating industry input into its academic programs. Advisory meetings provide an opportunity to...

The South Georgia Technical College faculty and staff kicked off the internal portion of the SGTC Foundation’s 2026 TechForce “Doers & Makers” fund drive by contributing over $25,000 through employee payroll donations and silent auction bids at the SGTC Foundation Employee Luncheon and Silent Auction celebration in the John M. Pope Center recently. The SGTC Foundation “Doers & Makers” fund drive will be raising $250,000 for student scholarships and grants for academically...

The Automotive Technology Advisory Committee at South Georgia Technical College recently met in the Morgan Transportation Building on the Americus campus to discuss program developments and the changing needs of the automotive workforce. Automotive Technology instructor Brandon Dean provided committee members with updates on enrollment, curriculum, student achievements, and the program’s involvement in the community. Industry representatives and SGTC faculty discussed a variety of...

South Georgia Technical College Electronics Technology student Jack Beeland of Lizella was named the college’s September 2026 Student of Excellence during a recent recognition ceremony on the Americus campus. Beeland was selected from six students nominated by their instructors for outstanding performance in their respective programs. The Student of Excellence recognition highlights students who demonstrate strong academic performance, work ethic, leadership, attendance, and a...

ALBANY, Ga. - Albany Technical College, South Georgia Technical College and Georgia Power gathered Tuesday, September 1, at Albany Technical College to announce a regional workforce partnership designed to expand access to electrical lineworker training in the Albany area and to recognize Georgia Power's donation of two vans supporting the effort. The partnership brings together Albany Technical College and South Georgia Technical College to expand regional access to South Georgia Tech's...