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South Georgia Technical College faculty and staff members participated in the Furlow Charter School STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Day recently. Furlow Charter School’s Laura Gerlach Collins organized the event and invited SGTC and other community groups to come out and talk about STEM related fields to the high school, middle, and elementary school students. The purpose of the STEM Day was to have more related fields present to show their students the...

South Georgia Technical College recently hosted a meeting of the advisory committee for its Basic Law Enforcement program on the Americus campus. Led by Law Enforcement Academy Director Jim Mitchell, the meeting brought together academy personnel, college officials, and law enforcement leaders to review the program and discuss the evolving needs of the profession. Advisory committee meetings provide an opportunity for industry partners to offer feedback that helps keep the curriculum...

The South Georgia Technical College Jets Booster Club will be hosting the 12th annual Sparky Reeves Classic Golf Tournament on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at the Griffin Bell Golf and Conference Center in Americus, GA. Everyone is encouraged to participate and all proceeds will go to the South Georgia Technical College Jets Booster Club to support the Jets and Lady Jets athletics. The first tournament was held in 2015 and was planned to honor retiring President Sparky Reeves. He...

The South Georgia Technical College Culinary Arts Advisory Committee recently met at the college’s Crisp County Center to review the program and discuss ways to ensure students continue receiving training that reflects the needs and expectations of the food service industry. Culinary Arts instructors Chef Johnny Davis, who leads the program on the Cordele campus, and Chef Ricky Watzlowick, who leads the program on the Americus campus, met with industry representatives and SGTC personnel...

Ollie “Woody” Ferguson of Montezuma has been hired as a new full-time Diesel Equipment Technology instructor at South Georgia Technical College, announced South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford. He will report to South Georgia Technical College Academic Dean Brett Murray and SGTC Vice President of Academic Affairs Julie Partain. He is joining SGTC as a full-time instructor and will work with existing instructor Chase Shannon. Ferguson is a graduate of the South...

A capacity crowd filled the South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Betty Pope Conference Room in the John M. Pope Center recently for a “First Generation Gathering” to honor, encourage, and celebrate the first-generation college students attending SGTC. “Thank you for attending South Georgia Technical College,” said SGTC President Dr. John Watford when he welcomed the capacity crowd of first-generation students & employees at the ‘SGTC First-Generation Gathering.’ We...

The South Georgia Technical College Adult Education Advisory Committee recently met to review program updates and discuss ways to connect more individuals in the community with opportunities to earn their high school equivalency credentials. Dean of Adult Education Tracy Israel welcomed 13 committee members and provided updates on program attendance, fiscal year 2027 graduates, personnel changes, and changes to the FY27 budget. Career Services Director Cynthia Carter also shared...

Ashley S. Dukes of Americus and Matthew Kennedy of Cordele have been hired as new full-time Academic Deans at South Georgia Technical College, announced SGTC President Dr. John Watford. Both will be reporting to SGTC Vice President of Academic Affairs Julie Partain. “Please join me in congratulating these two individuals,” said SGTC President Dr. John Watford. “Both of them have been associated with South Georgia Technical College in a part-time capacity for a number of...

The Architectural and Engineering Drawing Technology Advisory Committee at South Georgia Technical College recently met on the Americus campus to discuss the program and provide industry input to help ensure students are receiving training that reflects current workforce needs. Architectural and Engineering Drawing Technology instructor Kristie Hudson met with committee members to discuss the program and hear feedback from professionals representing several areas of the design and...

“Doers & Makers @ South Georgia Tech” is the theme for the South Georgia Technical College Foundation’s 2026 TechForce fund drive and SGTC foundation members are hoping that everyone will give generously to provide a positive impact on the nearly 10,000 lives touched each year by South Georgia Technical College. All donations will be matched dollar for dollar! The South Georgia Technical College Foundation’s TechForce 2026 fund drive showcases the college’s willingness...

Robert Cooper Nesselrotte of Buena Vista, GA, has been named as a South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) full-time welding instructor on the Americus campus, announced SGTC President Dr. John Watford. He will be joining Americus Welding Instructor Brad Aldridge and will report to Academic Dean Brett Murray and SGTC Vice President of Academic Affairs Julie Partain. Nesselrotte has been working part-time as an adjunct welding instructor at SGTC since 2024. He instructed students...

Iliana Yanez-Virgen of Americus has been promoted to the Administrative Services Coordinator at South Georgia Technical College, announced SGTC President Dr. John Watford recently. She was serving as an Accounts Payable Technician at SGTC prior to accepting her new position. She will report to Vice President of Administrative Services Lea Coe and Accounting Director Danyel Tobias Reid. Yanez-Virgen worked for Citizens Bank of Americus as an Accounting Clerk prior to joining South...