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    South Georgia Technical College recently hosted a roundtable luncheon discussion with 10 area Law Enforcement agencies to brainstorm about different opportunities for the SGTC Law Enforcement Academy to help “bridge the gap” for providing the area with a certified workforce.    Representatives from the Americus Police Department, Sumter County Sheriff’s Department, Montezuma and Oglethorpe Police Department’s, Smithville Police Department, Terrell County Sheriff’s...

   The South Georgia Technical College Library Advisory Committee met recently in the Library (Hicks Hall, Room 105) on the Americus campus to elect new officers and discuss the ways the library can support the over 200 educational programs available at SGTC.    After an introduction of the new members and the presentation of an administrative report by SGTC Institutional Effectiveness Director and Grants Coordinator Katrice Martin, the committee elected GSW Access Services Supervisor...

The South Georgia Technical College Student Affairs department hosted a “Happy Earth Day” event recently in honor of Earth Day.    Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs Josh Curtin and members of the Student Affairs department provided SGTC students with a free beverage with a reusable straw and an eco-friendly cup.  They also shared with students how to reduce the amount of straws that end up in the oceans and landfills.    Earth Day reminds the world about the importance of...

    South Georgia Technical College is currently registering students for an eight-week summer semester session which begins on May 23 and can be completed by July 29.  There are no test requirements for admission.  It is not too late to apply.     “Summer is an excellent time for individuals to enroll in classes and get a head start on their college education,” said South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford. Students have the option to enroll in day, evening, and...

South Georgia Technical College is “Bridging the Gap” for workforce education. Enroll today for Summer Semester. SGTC has been ranked as the top community college in Georgia for four consecutive years.

   South Georgia Technical College’s Crisp County Center Accounting and Business Technology programs hosted an advisory meeting in the SGTC Crisp County boardroom recently.   The Accounting and Business Technology advisory committee members met with Business Technology instructors Teresa Jolly and Nicole Turner and Accounting instructor Tammy Hamilton. The members reviewed all aspects of the program to ensure it is up-to-date with the latest trends and changes in the accounting and...

   Two South Georgia Technical College Precision Machining and Manufacturing students were recognized with Gene Haas Foundation Scholarships for their outstanding academic efforts and work ethics.  Robert E. Brown, Jr. of Ellaville and Alec D. Hobbs of Mauk were the students recognized.  They were recommended for the honor by SGTC Precision Machining and Manufacturing instructor Chad Brown.    The Gene Haas Foundation donates funds to the South Georgia Technical College Foundation to...

South Georgia Technical College Horticulture students and instructor Brandon Gross celebrated Earth Day by planting a tree on the SGTC Americus campus.  World Earth Day is an annual event observed across the globe to demonstrate support for environmental protection.    Earth Day reminds the world about the importance of environment conservation and sustainability, encouraging individuals to come together and take action for a healthier planet and brighter future.  It has been celebrated...

   Three students in the South Georgia Technical College Criminal Justice program have qualified for South Georgia Technical College Foundation academic scholarships based on their grade point averages and work ethics.  Teresa McCook is the instructor of the SGTC Americus Criminal Justice program and recommended each of the students.    Sherri Hillman of Montezuma, GA; Connie Leann Lowry of Cordele, GA; and Barbara Ann Chestnut of Mauk were selected to receive the Leonard and Marie Waitsman...

Keyara Lindsey, a senior at Macon County High School, began taking Dual Enrollment courses in criminal justice at South Georgia Technical College as a sophomore, and she will graduate from high school and SGTC this May. Her high school counselors encouraged her to enroll early to get a head start on her education and career goals. “They said it would be easier when I go to college, and I would be ahead of everybody else,” Lindsey said, “so that’s what made me start taking...

Blake Oliver of Talbotton recently earned recognition as the South Georgia Technical College overall Student of Excellence for April. Oliver studies Aviation Maintenance Technology and was nominated by his instructor, Paul Pearson. Pearson introduced Oliver as his program’s nominee saying: “While he’s been here, Blake has gone above and beyond to become proficient as an aviation mechanic.” Pearson also spoke of Copeland’s excellent work ethic and attitude and praised him for...

    Over 350 individuals participated in South Georgia Technical College’s Spring Take-Off and Program Preview event in the James S. Peters Gymnasium (The Hangar) on the Americus campus and were treated to demonstrations about the over 200 associate degree, diploma, and short-term technical certificates of credit programs available.     “This was a tremendous event,” said South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford.  “I would like to thank everyone for their support...