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South Georgia Technical College Vice President of Academic Affairs Julie Partain and SGTC President Dr. John Watford (l to r) are shown above with SGTC full-time RN instructor Madeline Roberts and LPN to RN Bridge Program Director Darrell Thompson with two of the college’s new interactive Laerdal manikins. The college purchased five Laerdal manikins with grant funds.   The Georgia Board of Nursing (GBON) voted at its May meeting to grant initial approval for South Georgia Technical...

Pictured are members of the SGTC Aviation Advisory Committee (l-r) Brett Murray, Katrice Martin, Phillip Connor, David Grant, Jason Wisham, Robert Sturgeon, Paul Pearson, Alecia Pinckney, Jesse Peabody, Sandhya Muljibhai, Charles Christmas and Victoria Herron.The advisory committee for the Aviation Maintenance, Avionics, and Aircraft Structural Technology programs at South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) held its Spring Semester meeting recently in the Odom Center conference room on the...

Lakeetha Dawson (left) graduated from South Georgia Technical College in 2015, and her daughter Ja’layshia Daniels followed in 2024. Both earned their diplomas in SGTC’s Early Childhood Care and Education program.Lakeetha Dawson and her daughter Ja’layshia Daniels share more than just a close bond—they share a passion for education that has brought both of them to South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) to pursue their dreams. Dawson, a Cordele native now living in Americus, first...

Amanda Murray     Amanda Murray of Americus, has been selected as the new Shipping and Receiving Manager for South Georgia Technical College effective immediately, announced South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford.      Murray is a graduate of Schley County High School and a 2024 graduate of the University of West Georgia with a BA in Communications.  She is an ROTC graduate and a member of the Georgia Army National Guard.  She was also on the National Service Leadership...

SGTC to close for Memorial Day, Monday, May 26.   South Georgia Technical College and all its campuses and adult education centers will be closed on Monday, May 26, in observance of Memorial Day.   The Memorial Day Holiday serves as a solemn tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the United States.    The college and its campuses will re-open for normal operations on Tuesday, May 27.

Pictured are members of the SGTC Crisp County Center Allied Health Advisory Committee Sandhya Muljibhai, Carol Cowan, Michelle McGowan, Alecia Pinckney, Brandie Chappell, Kelly Northern, Cassandra Bellamy, Janice Wiseman, David Edwards and Jonathan Hobgood.The South Georgia Technical College Allied Health Advisory Committee met recently on the Cordele campus to discuss program updates and current trends in the healthcare field. Advisory committees play a key role in supporting continuous...

Pictured left-right are members of the SGTC Crisp County Center Welding and Precision Machining advisory board Michelle McGowan, Tom Mayo, James Rice, Ben Ergle, Anna Sainte, Lawanda Troutman and Danielle Rouse.South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) recently held a joint advisory committee meeting for its Welding and Precision Machining and Manufacturing programs at the Crisp County Center in Cordele. The meeting brought together faculty, administrators, and industry professionals to review...

Pictured is recent SGTC commercial truck driving graduate Heather Cox with instructors (l-r) Nicholas Edwards, Keadrick Pittman and Ken Coptsias.Heather Cox, a recent graduate of South Georgia Technical College’s Commercial Truck Driving program, is now applying her skills in a full-time role as a mechanic with Flint Energies in Warner Robins. Cox’s duties at Flint Energies include maintaining and repairing fleet vehicles, trailers, and excavators, as well as test-driving and making...

Pictured left-right are members of the SGTC Electronics advisory committee Johnny Villanueva, Dr. David Finley, Alecia Pinckney, Michael Jaskulski, Sandhya Muljibhai, Mike Collins, Chet Ragsdale and Derrick Hill.The South Georgia Technical College Electronics Advisory Committee recently convened in the John M. Pope Industrial Technology Center on the Americus campus to discuss program updates and current trends in the electronics industry. Advisory committees play a key role in supporting...

Pictured left-right are members of the SGTC Electronics advisory committee Dr. David Finley, Alecia Pinckney, Brad Aldridge, Adriana Szach, Sandhya Muljibhai and Ted Eschmann.The South Georgia Technical College Welding and Joining advisory committee met recently in the welding classroom of the McClendon building on the SGTC Americus campus. The group met to discuss the state of the program and get feedback from the advisory committee members who are professionals in the field. The purpose...

Jeff Wiseman to retire after over 30 years.   After three decades of dedicated service, Jeff Wiseman, South Georgia Technical College’s Facilities Director, is retiring effective June 30, leaving behind a legacy of excellence, innovation, and a commitment to life-long learning.    Hired full-time in 1993, Jeff Wiseman rose through the ranks to become a cornerstone of the organization. For over 30 years, he not only oversaw critical infrastructure and facility improvements, but also became...

SGTC Retention and Coaching Specialist/Testing Coordinator Dr. Deo Michelle Cochran-Sherrod is retiring after 13 years of service to the college.After more than three decades of service to the State of Georgia and over a decade at South Georgia Technical College, Dr. Deo Michelle Cochran-Sherrod is preparing for retirement. A lifelong educator, counselor, and advocate for students, she leaves behind a legacy rooted in compassion, guidance, and unwavering support. An Americus native and...