Jets News

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...

SGTC President Dr. John Watford (right) is shown above presenting outgoing SGTC Board of Directors long-time member Richard McCorkle (left) with a plaque of appreciation for his service to the Board.     South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) President Dr. John Watford recognized SGTC Board of Directors members Richard McCorkle of Marion County for 21 years of service and Jimmy Davis of Macon County for nine years of service to the South Georgia Technical College Board of Directors at the...

SGTC Chief Sammy Stone is shown talking to the SGTC Welding and Air Conditioning Technology classes recently.    South Georgia Technical College Police Chief Sammy Stone was the guest speaker for the SGTC Welding and Air Conditioning Technology programs recently during a breakfast hosted by Welding and Joining Instructor Ted Eschmann and Air Conditioning Technology Instructor Johnny Griffin.    The instructors provided the students with a home-cooked breakfast to kick off the summer...

SGTC President Dr. John Watford (right) is shown above presenting outgoing SGTC Board of Directors Chair Michael Coley (left) with a token of appreciation for his service as Chair of the Board for the 2022 – 2023 year.     South Georgia Technical College Board of Directors Chairman Michael Coley of Americus was recognized for his service with an appreciation award at the June South Georgia Technical College Board of Directors meeting.  He served as Chair of the organization from July 1,...

Roger Lopez, a 2023 SGTC High School Equivalency graduate, was the guest speaker at the graduation ceremony and he is shown above receiving his diploma from SGTC President Dr. John Watford.   South Georgia Technical College held its 2023 Summer High School Equivalency graduation ceremony recently in the John M. Pope Industrial Technology Center on the SGTC Americus campus.  Thirty-five students earned their General Educational Development (GED) Diploma and were recognized for that...

    South Georgia Technical College campuses in Americus and Crisp County are closing on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 due to the threat of severe weather.    “The safety of our students, faculty and staff are of upmost importance,” said President Dr. John Watford.  “After receiving updates from emergency management officials, South Georgia Technical College is canceling classes for the remainder of today June 14 due to the threat of severe weather.  Please be safe,” said Dr....