Jets News

Shown above are the flyers for the SGTC Car Show and Aviation Maintenance Open House.   Two big free events will be held at South Georgia Technical College on Saturday, July 22, 2023.  The annual South Georgia Technical College Father’s Day Car Show originally set for Saturday, June 17, was rescheduled until Saturday, July 22due to the threat of severe weather.  And now 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...

Makayla Clark of Americus won first place in the recent hairstyling competition in the SGTC Cosmetology program.Pictured are the winners of the recent SGTC Cosmetology program hairstyling competition along with the competition judges and SGTC cosmetology instructors.Makayla Clark of Americus earned first place honors in the recent hairstyling competition among Cosmetology students at South Georgia Technical College in Americus. Clark emerged as the winner among 17 students who showed off...

Ryan Djoussa (3), Deonte Williams (12), Noah Barnett (33), and transfer Israel Momodu.     Three returning and one new member of the South Georgia Technical College Jets 2023 – 2024 basketball squad participated in the All-American JUCO Showcase – Invitational Top 200 NCAA certified event in Atlanta this past weekend, announced South Georgia Technical College Jets head basketball coach Chris Ballauer.      Ryan Djoussa, a 6’ 8” sophomore from Dublin, Ireland; Deonte Williams, a 6’...

Shown above is SGTC’s 75th anniversary logo that will be on the free t-shirts given to students who sign up for Fall semester.    South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) will be hosting an in-person registration for Fall semester on Tuesday, July 18 from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. in the Odom Center on the Americus campus and on the Crisp County Center in Cordele.  Fall semester classes begin Thursday, August 17.  Students requesting on-campus housing are encouraged to attend the July 18...

Dorothy Germany Harvey joins South Georgia Technical College at Accounting Technician on the Americus campus.   Dorothy Germany Harvey of Americus has been hired as an Accounting Technician for the South Georgia Technical College Americus campus, announced SGTC President Dr. John Watford recently.  She will report to Vice President of Administrative Services Lea Coe.    Harvey worked for Habitat for Humanity, Inc. as the lead support in Financial Resources Department for the past 18 years. ...

SGTC Aviation Maintenance Open House scheduled for Saturday, July 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Griffin Bell Aerospace Center.   South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) is hosting an Aviation Maintenance Open House on Saturday, July 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Griffin B. Bell Aerospace Center on the Americus campus.  The public is invited to attend and tour the facilities.  Lunch will be provided.  Fall semester begins August 17th and it is not too late to apply.    “South Georgia...

George Ross, Jr. joins SGTC as the Jets assistant men’s basketball coach.    South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford announced former New Mexico State University Women’s Basketball Director of Basketball Operations George Ross, Jr., has joined the Jets as the assistant coach for men’s intercollegiate basketball team for the 2023-2024 season.     “We are very fortunate to have Ross associated with our college and basketball program,” said SGTC President Watford. ...

Peiare Adderley joins South Georgia Tech as the Administrative Assistant to Vice President of Student Affairs Eulish Kinchens   Peiare Adderley of Oglethorpe has joined South Georgia Technical College as the full-time Administrative Assistant to Eulish Kinchens, Vice President of Student Affairs.  He will be located on the SGTC Americus campus.    “On behalf of everyone at South Georgia Technical College, I would like to welcome Peiare Adderley to the college as a full-time...

Gloria Bell is shown above with her plaque for 15-years and six months of service to South Georgia Technical College.   South Georgia Technical College Accounts Receivable Technician Gloria Bell is retiring.  Not only has she worked at South Georgia Tech for over 15-years, she also had the experience of being a student in a number of programs before and while she worked at the college.    Bell expressed her gratitude to the college and her coworkers as well as the students and the parents...

Governor’s Office Internship Fall Flyer.   South Georgia Technical College students are eligible to apply for a paid internship as part of the Governor’s Internship Program for Fall 2023.  The internship is open to currently enrolled college students including technical college students enrolled in any major.     Selected students will work at the Georgia State Capitol (206 Washington Street SW, Atlanta, GA 30334) in-person beginning on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 through Friday,...

South Georgia Technical College Diesel Technology instructor Chase Shannon is shown above with the SGTC Foundation’s three Caterpillar Excellence Scholarship winners. They are Randy Robert II Ampler of Montezuma, Joah Gay of Milan, and Wyatt Morgan of Buena Vista. SGTC Diesel Technology instructor David Cox is also shown. Americus, Ga.—Three students in the Diesel Equipment Technology program at South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) were awarded the South Georgia Technical College...

Pictured is the 1961 Chevy Impala Bubbletop owned by Larry Meyers which one Best Paint Job and Best in Show at last year’s SGTC Father’s Day Car Show. The 2023 car show is Saturday, June 17.The annual South Georgia Technical College Father’s Day Car Show set for Saturday, June 17, has been rescheduled for Saturday, July 22from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. on the SGTC campus in Americus due to the threat of severe weather. For more information on the postponed event, contact SGTC Motorsports...