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South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford was selected as one of Georgia’s 500 Most Influential Leaders for 2025 for the field of education by Georgia Trend Magazine. See the full article at: Top 500 Most Influential Leaders in Georgia. Dr. Watford is in his ninth year as President of South Georgia Technical College which was recently named as the 8th top two-year college in the United States by EDsmart.org and also listed as the 16th Best Value Two-Year College...

Three Welding and Joining Technology students at South Georgia Technical College are proving that dedication and hands-on experience pave the way to career success. Under the guidance of instructor Tom Mayo, the students have spent the past year developing their skills and preparing to enter the workforce upon graduation in December. Jeremy Gonzalez, a 2024 honor graduate and salutatorian of Dooly County High School, will earn both his Welding and Joining Technology diploma and a...

South Georgia Technical College Director of Business and Industry Services for the Americus campus Paul Farr, is a graduate of the 2025 Technical College System of Georgia Senior Leadership Academy (SLA), a rigorous professional development program designed to prepare emerging leaders from across Georgia’s 22 technical colleges and the system office for senior-level positions in technical education. The 2025 cohort comprised a diverse group of talented professionals selected for...

Marianna, FL – The South Georgia Technical College Jets and Lady Jets both opened the 2025 -2026 basketball seasons with impressive wins over the weekend. The Jets took a 78 -76 overtime win over Chipola College on Halloween night in Marianna, Florida in the Chipola Classic before dropping an 88 – 81 decision to Tallahassee State College on Saturday. The Lady Jets also were on the road and came away with a 73 – 61 win over Cleveland State Community College in Cleveland, TN. The Jets...

South Georgia Technical College’s Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) program recently held its advisory committee meeting on the Americus campus to evaluate the program’s progress and discuss developments in the field of early childhood education. The advisory committee plays a vital role in helping SGTC faculty and staff continuously improve the program to meet industry needs and ensure student readiness. ECCE instructors Jaye Cripe (Americus campus) and Cambrette Hudson...

Felicia McKenney, a third-semester Environmental Horticulture student from Marion County, was awarded the Early Bloomers Garden Club annual scholarship at South Georgia Technical College recently. Patricia Perles, President-elect of the Early Bloomers Garden Club, and Sybil Smith, Treasurer, were on hand during the scholarship presentation with SGTC President Dr. John Watford and SGTC Foundation Executive Director and Vice President of Institutional Advancement Su Ann Bird. “On...

Criminal Justice students at South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) gained real-world insight into the challenges faced by domestic violence victims during a recent special guest presentation. The event was part of the Criminal Investigations course taught by Criminal Justice Instructor Teresa McCook. Eva Hope, Community Outreach & Training Coordinator for the Southwest Georgia Victims Assistance Alliance, Inc., served as the guest speaker. In addition to outlining the range of services...

The Adult Education Department at South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) recently held a highly successful GED Blitz in Montezuma, helping a group of motivated students achieve a major milestone. Eight students from the Mennonite community completed GED pretesting and began classes the following week. After just one week of intensive instruction, all eight students successfully earned their High School Equivalency (HSE) diplomas. This rapid success underscores the effectiveness of...

Members of the advisory council for the South Georgia Technical College Cosmetology program met recently on the SGTC campus in the Odom Center conference room. Cosmetology Instructor Dorothea Lusane McKenzie shared updates on student enrollment, curriculum adjustments, community involvement, and notable student accomplishments. Members of the advisory councils represent local business and industry that have a direct interest in the program they are involved with and volunteer their time...

A’Neya Mack of Plains was recognized recently as the overall Student of Excellence for South Georgia Technical College in Americus. Mack is a Computer Information Systems student and was nominated by SGTC CIS instructor Veronda Cladd. Cladd praised Mack for her remarkable growth over the past year—from a quiet, reserved student to an emerging leader on campus. Mack now serves as secretary of the Student Government Association and has excelled in SkillsUSA competitions, winning a gold...

South Georgia Technical College recently hosted a well-attended Financial Literacy Workshop for students on its Americus campus, emphasizing the importance of building strong money management skills. The workshop was held in the Hicks Hall student center and drew an engaged crowd of more than 50 students eager to learn how to better manage their finances. The featured speaker for the event was Charlene Pennymon, a Loan Officer at Citizens Bank of Americus, who brought years of experience...

South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) recently held an advisory committee meeting for its Welding program at the Crisp County Center in Cordele. The meeting brought together faculty, administrators, and industry professionals to review program progress, discuss workforce needs, and explore opportunities for continued improvement. The advisory committee provides critical insight that helps SGTC ensure its technical programs remain relevant and aligned with industry standards. Discussion...