Reeves family honors South Georgia Tech’s 2025 outstanding student, Barbara Chestnut, with scholarship

Allene Reeves (l), is shown above presenting a scholarship check to 2025 GOAL winner Barbara Chestnut (r).   Barbara Chestnut, the South Georgia Technical College 2025 Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) winner, was presented with a scholarship in recognition of her nomination as the top student for the college by SGTC President Emeritus Sparky Reeves’ wife, Allene, at the 2025 GOAL Luncheon held in the John M. Pope Center recently.  Chestnut is a Criminal Justice student from...



SGTC Jets, Lady Jets sweep Andrew College in GCAA conference games

Matt Mbole, 33, also tied for top scoring honors for the Jets in the win over Andrew College. He came off the bench and put up 12 points and had 10 rebounds.   The South Georgia Technical College Jets put together their first two-game winning streak of the season in an impressive 81 – 57 Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA) game against Andrew College to move up into fifth place.  The Lady Jets also secured a win over the Andrew College Lady Tigers with a 104 – 51 conference...



Jets win first conference game, Lady Jets lose to East Georgia State

Jordan Dickson, 15, led the Jets to victory with 18 points.   The South Georgia Technical College Jets captured their first conference win of the season in an impressive 89 – 61 decision over SGTC Jets former head coach Travis Garrett and his East Georgia State College Bobcats.  The Lady Jets lost their first conference game of the season 84 – 80 in the first half of the double-header against the East Georgia Lady Bobcats. Enola Papin, 24, had 24 points including six three-point shots...



SGTC to remain closed Thursday, January 23, 2025

SGTC to remain closed Thursday, January 23, 2025.South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford announced today that South Georgia Technical College will remain closed through Thursday, January 23, 2025 due to expected icy weather and dangerous travel conditions.    “After talking with emergency management officials, we have decided to remain closed through Thursday,” announced SGTC President Dr. John Watford.  “The weather service is predicting icy conditions and freezing...



SGTC to close Tuesday, January 21 and Wednesday, January 22, 2025 due to anticipated inclement weather

SGTC to close Tuesday, January 21 and Wednesday, January 22, 2025 due to anticipated weather conditions.    South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford announced today that South Georgia Technical College will be closed Tuesday, January 21, and Wednesday, January 22, 2025 due to the anticipated inclement weather.    “The weather service is predicting that most of Georgia and our seven-county service area will experience freezing temperatures and possible snow and ice on...



Lady Jets remain unbeaten in conference play with impressive win over Central Georgia Tech; Jets lose to South Georgia State

Jamiah Gregory (23) had 27 points for the Lady Jets against Central .   The South Georgia Technical College Lady Jets took an impressive 115 -70 Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA) conference victory over Central Georgia Tech to remain in first place in the conference with a 3 – 0 record.  The Jets dropped an 80 – 73 GCAA decision to South Georgia State College in the second half of the double-header.    This was the Lady Jets third consecutive win and moved them to 12- 5...



Barbara Chestnut Named SGTC 2025 GOAL Winner

SGTC GOAL winner Barbara Chestnut receives her award from SGTC President Dr. John Watford (left) and Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs Josh Curtin.Barbara Chestnut, a Criminal Justice student from Mauk, has been selected as South Georgia Technical College’s (SGTC) Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) winner for 2025. Chestnut will represent SGTC in the regional and state-level competitions, competing for the prestigious title of Georgia’s Student of the Year and the...



SGTC instructors meet and tour Crisp County manufacturing facilities

South Georgia Technical College Industrial Systems and Electrical instructor Patrick Owen, SGTC Welding Instructor Thomas Mayo along with Precision Machining and Manufacturing Instructor Jake Pitman and Industrial Electrical Instructor Jeff Sheppard are shown above with Helena Plant Manager Joshua Branch, Operations Manager Zach Whiddon, and Simon Mejias Plant Engineer.   South Georgia Technical College Precision Machining and Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, Industrial Electrical, and...



Georgia Forestry Commission officials tour South Georgia Technical College

South Georgia Technical College Vice President of Academic Affairs Julie Partain, Georgia Forestry Commission Safety and Training Manager Seth Pierce, GFC Chief of Protection Thomas Barrett are shown above (l to r) with SGTC President Dr. John Watford, GFC Commission Director Johnny Sabo, SGTC Board member Grant Buckley and SGTC Director of Economic Development Paul Farr.     Georgia Forestry Commission (GFC) Director Johnny Sabo, Chief of Protection for the Georgia Forestry Commission...



Macy Williams named SGTC Admissions Coordinator and High School Initiative Specialist for Crisp County campus

Macy Williams named SGTC Admissions Coordinator for the Crisp County Center and a High School Initiative Specialist.  Macy Williams of Americus has been named South Georgia Technical College Crisp County Center Admissions Coordinator and High School Initiative Specialist effective immediately, announced SGTC President Dr. John Watford.  Williams will report to SGTC Vice President of Student Affairs Eulish Kitchens as well as SGTC Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs Michele McGowan...



Synovus-Americus donates to SGTC Instructor of the Year

Synovus’ Tracy Hagerson (left) is shown above presenting Mary Cross with a donation from Synovus for being selected as the South Georgia Technical College 2025 Rick Perkins Instructor of the Year.    South Georgia Technical College Marketing Instructor Mary Cross was presented with a check from Synovus in Americus recently after she was selected as the SGTC Rick Perkins Instructor of the Year for 2025.       Each year Synovus or the former SB&T branch presents the winner of the South...



TCSG Commissioner Greg Dozier speaks to Americus Rotary Club

Americus Rotary Club President Jaye Anderson is shown above with TCSG Commissioner Greg Dozier and SGTC President Dr. John Watford.   Technical College System of Georgia Commissioner Greg Dozier was the guest speaker at the Americus Rotary Club which met on the South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) campus recently.  SGTC President Dr. John Watford introduced Commissioner Dozier.     Americus Rotary Club President Jaye Anderson welcomed members and guests to the meeting and thanked TCSG...