Jets News

Shown above (l to r) are SGTC Automotive Technology Instructors Brandon Dean and Carey Mahone, students Keviontae McKenzie, Alexandria Swain, David Battle, Jr., Kameron Young, Hayden Pandolfi, Rosemary Sanchez, Jose Aguilar, Zillie Daniels, Troytavion Smith, Jaylen Pasos, Jeni Turner, Jermonta Bali and SGTC Auto Collision and Repair Instructor Starlyn Sampson.    Eighteen South Georgia Technical College students received the new Erica Scannavino Scholarship recently for students enrolled in...

Americus native and United Airlines First Officer for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner Troy D. Jones, will be the guest speaker at the SGTC Black History Program on Wednesday, February 28 at 11 a.m. in the John M. Pope Center. The public is invited to attend.   Americus native and United Airlines First Officer Troy D. Jones will be the guest speaker at the South Georgia Technical College Black History Program in the John M. Pope Industrial Technology Center building on the Americus campus at 11...

Deonte Williams, 2, and Vera Gunaydin, 11, were the top scorers for the Jets and Lady Jets in wins over Southern Crescent.Griffin, Ga – The South Georgia Technical College Jets and Lady Jets traveled to Griffin and walked away with two impressive Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA) Conference wins over Southern Crescent Technical College.  The Lady Jets scored the most points of the season in their 101 – 56 victory and the Jets followed up with an 87 – 57 decision.    The...

Jennifer Gilmore named Financial Aid Technician at South Georgia Technical College Crisp County Center.     Jennifer Gilmore of Cordele has joined the staff of South Georgia Technical College as a Financial Aid Technician in the Administrative Services office, announced President Dr. John Watford recently.  Her office will be located on the South Georgia Technical College Crisp County Center Campus in Cordele.  She will report to SGTC Vice President of Administrative Services Lea Coe,...

The John Deere Ag Tech program recently held an open house and advisory committee meeting. Pictured (l-r) are Dr. John Watford, Dr. David Finley, Matthew Burks, Wade Godwin, Kurt Wessels, Wayne Peck, John Ratledge, Joey Helms, Bert Bagley, Tami Blount, Jason Kinzey, David Bostic, Bill Fleming, Travis Joslin, Bob Long, Lee Johnson, Jamie Ogle, Kim Walden, Charles Lackey, Todd Emmott, Mike Williams, Doug Eldridge, and Michael Johansson.The advisory committee for South Georgia Technical...

Greta Carollo, 5, was selected as the GCAA Women’s Basketball Player of the Week recently.   South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Lady Jet Greta Carollo was selected as the Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA) Women’s Basketball Player of the Week for the week of February 5, 2024 following SGTC’s wins over Southern Crescent Tech, Andrew College, and Georgia Highlands.    Carollo is a 5’ 9” sophomore guard from Vincenza, Italy.  She transferred to South Georgia Tech...

Camarion Johnson, 5, came away with 32 points for the Jets in the 71 – 70 loss to Georgia Highlands.SGTC sophomore Greta Carollo, 5, scored 28 points in the win for the Lady Jets over Georgia Highlands.Rome, GA – The South Georgia Technical College Jets and Lady Jets split with Georgia Highlands in Rome over the weekend in Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA) conference match-ups.  The Lady Jets opened with an 84 – 47 victory and the Jets had a heartbreaking 71 – 70 loss to...

Sophomore Greta Carollo, 5, had a triple-triple night for the Lady Jets with 23 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists in the win over Andrew College.Cuthbert, GA – The South Georgia Technical College Jets and Lady Jets traveled to Cuthbert recently and walked away with two impressive Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA) victories.  The Lady Jets opened with a 92 – 65 victory and the Jets posted a 76 – 47 win.    The Jets moved into second place in the GCAA behind South Georgia...

SGTC students are shown above working on creating their goals and visions at the Student Affairs Vision Board party recently. The activity was also held in support of SGTC’s SACSCOC QEP.    The South Georgia Technical College Student Affairs department hosted a Goal Setting & Vision Board Party for students recently in the Hicks Hall Student Center area from 6 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.  This was designed to help promote SGTC’s Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on...

SGTC Vice President of Academic Affairs Julie Partin selected to represent the college at the TCSG 2024 Senior Leadership Academy.ATLANTA, GA - South Georgia Technical College Vice President for Academic Affairs Julie Partain was selected to represent the college at the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) 2024 Senior Leadership Academy, a professional development program designed to foster career advancement within TCSG and its 22 affiliated colleges across Georgia. The 2024 cohort...

South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford is shown above with SGTC Academic Dean David Finley, John Deere Ag Tech instructors Matthew Burks and Wayne Peck along with Partnership Coordinator Tami Blount and John Deere dealer representatives and corporate officials from across the Southeastern United States.Americus, GA –Approximately 50 high school students, parents and dealers from across the Southeastern United States attended South Georgia Technical College’s John...

Greta Carollo, 5, led the Lady Jets in scoring with 32 points against Southern Crescent.   Sophomore guard Greta Carollo scored 32 points in the South Georgia Technical College Lady Jets 89 – 29 Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA) conference victory over Southern Crescent Technical College Monday night.    The Lady Jets remain in fourth place in the GCAA with a 5 – 4 conference record and a 12 – 9 overall performance.  East Georgia State College remains in first place with...