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South Georgia Technical College Barbering Instructor Andre Robinson and some of the SGTC Master Barbering students participated in a Dads Day at the Shop event recently coordinated in conjunction with “Healthy Families of Cordele” and the Cordele Police Department. The SGTC Master Barbering students provided free haircuts and family bonding opportunities as part of the day out for dads and their children. “Healthy Families of Cordele” and the Cordele Police Department...

Marshallville, GA - A dual enrollment opportunity at South Georgia Technical College helped launch Marshallville native Chance Simpson on an extraordinary academic and professional journey that continues to reach new heights. Simpson, a former Macon County High School student, earned his associate of applied science degree in Computer Networking Support from South Georgia Technical College before even receiving his high school diploma. By beginning dual enrollment classes during his...

Members of the South Georgia Technical College National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) gave back to the college recently through an act of service. The National Technical Honor Society members gathered to help give back to the Americus campus and create an even cleaner space for the Spring graduation ceremony by picking up trash around the campus. Two of the members, Jack Beal and Emma Foley, were actually participating in the graduation ceremony and are already employed. They received...

South Georgia Technical College Law Enforcement Academy (LEA) instructors stress the importance of getting a good education in addition to the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification. SGTC LEA 26-01 graduate Zaquiese Teemer of Albany took those words to heart. He will now have the opportunity to continue his pursuit of a degree in Criminal Justice with the Lt. Michael Sangster Law Enforcement scholarship. Teemer was one of four graduates in the SGTC Law...

South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs and Director of Business and Industry Services for the Crisp County Center Michelle McGowan has been named as the SGTC Vice President of Economic Development, announced SGTC President Dr. John Watford. Her new office will be on the Americus campus. “Please join me in congratulating Michelle McGowan on her promotion to the Vice President of Economic Development position,” said SGTC President...

South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford recently announced the college’s President’s List for the spring semester, which included 139 students from around the area and several other states. To be eligible for the President’s List, a student must be enrolled full time (12 or more credit hours) in an associate degree or diploma program or certain technical certificate of credit programs and have a 4.0 GPA for that semester’s coursework. Those students who...

Ashlyn McClaster of Americus was presented with the Lou Crouch Law Enforcement Scholarship by the South Georgia Technical College Foundation at the completion of the South Georgia Technical College Law Enforcement Academy (LEA) Class 26 – 01 graduation ceremony recently. McClaster earned her Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification from the South Georgia Technical College Law Enforcement Academy. She was also selected the LEA Class Representative. “We came...

Kevin Ellis of Americus has been hired as a full-time English Instructor for South Georgia Technical College effective immediately, announced President Dr. John Watford. He will be teaching in-person and online English classes and will report to SGTC Vice President of Academic Affairs Julie Partain. “I would like to welcome Kevin Ellis to South Georgia Technical College,” said Dr. Watford. “Kevin brings over nine years of collegiate teaching experience to South Georgia Tech...

The South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Adult Education advisory committee recently convened in the John M. Pope Industrial Technology Center on the college’s Americus campus to review program developments and discuss student achievement and community partnerships. Dean of Adult Education Tracy Israel and Adult Education instructors provided updates on enrollment, curriculum enhancements, outreach initiatives, and student accomplishments throughout the program. Made up...

The Flint Energies Foundation has awarded a $5,000 grant to the South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Foundation to support academic resources and facility improvements that benefit students across the region. Represented by Su Ann Bird, she stated, “The Foundation continues its ongoing efforts to support approximately 2,800 students each year through academic resources, program development, and campus improvements. Plans to renovate the James S. Peterson Center include adding...

South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) recently recognized the graduates of Law Enforcement Academy Class 26-01 during a formal ceremony held in the John M. Pope Industrial Technology Center on the college’s Americus campus. Four cadets completed the intensive academy program and were honored for their commitment to entering the law enforcement profession. John Watford welcomed graduates, family members, law enforcement leaders, and guests, emphasizing the significance of the...

South Georgia Technical College graduate James “CJ” McDaniel Jr. of Plains has accepted a full-time position with Robins Air Force Base as an electronic mechanic helper in the Electronics Department. In his new role, McDaniel will assist with overhauling, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining ground and airborne electronic equipment of moderate complexity in support of the base’s mission operations. McDaniel earned his Associate Degree in Electronics Technology...