South Georgia Technical College participates in Governor Kemp’s and DFCS’s Secret Santa program

    The faculty and staff of South Georgia Technical College participated in the Georgia Division of Family and Children Services “Secret Santa” program to help make the holidays a little better for the children and youth in Georgia’s foster care program.      Governor Brian Kemp met with Georgia agency heads recently to encourage Georgian’s to participate in this program that hopes to fulfill requests for more than 9,000 children in 126 Georgia counties.  South Georgia Technical...



SGTC honoring 2020 graduates with Drive-Thru graduation

   South Georgia Technical College will be honoring all 2020 graduates with a special Drive-Thru graduation ceremony on Thursday, December 10th at 6 p.m.  Both the Spring 2020 and Fall 2020 graduations had to be adapted due to the Coronavirus and over 150 graduates have elected to participate in the December 10th Drive-Thru event.     The South Georgia Technical College 2020 graduates were on campus recently to pick up their caps and gowns and special SGTC 2020 survivor t-shirts in...



Nathan Roland Named South Georgia Technical College “Student of Excellence” in Cordele

The South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Crisp County Center in Cordele recently recognized several students for outstanding work in their respective programs. Nathan Roland of Eastman, a student in the welding program, was named the overall Student of Excellence. Roland was nominated by SGTC Welding instructor Brad Aldridge. As the overall Student of Excellence for September, Roland received a commemorative plaque and a $50 check from SGTC Dean of Enrollment Management Julie Partain....



Large crowd attends South Georgia Technical College’s Drive-Thru ‘Light Up Your Future’ event

    The cars just kept coming and the smiles were contagious during South Georgia Technical College’s Drive Thru “Light Up Your Future” event held recently that featured the campus and its programs of study illuminated with thousands of bright lights.     This was the 5th annual “Light Up Your Future” event but it was the first ever Drive Thru edition.  Over 300 cars and nearly 1200 people took part in the South Georgia Technical College “Light Up Your Future” event that...



Former Lady Jets Tyson, Wazeerud-Din Have Some Unfinished Business

  Stetson University highlighted Shamari Tyson and Yazz Wazeerud-Din, two of the South Georgia Technical College 2019 – 2020 Lady Jets graduates who are now ready to make a big difference at the next level.  Read below or online at:  https://gohatters.com/news/2020/11/23/womens-basketball-tyson-wazeerud-din-have-some-unfinished-business.aspx It was the day before their team's departure to the national championship when Shamari Tyson and Yazz Wazeerud-Din received the heartbreaking...



South Georgia Tech giving back on Giving Tuesday

     Tuesday, December 1st, is typically known as Giving Tuesday when non-profits and colleges and universities ask for financial support from their communities.  However, South Georgia Technical College is changing things up and “giving back” to its community on Giving Tuesday with a special “Light Up Your Future” Drive-Thru event from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on its Americus campus.     “South Georgia Technical College is so thankful to the businesses, industries, and individuals...



South Georgia Tech Lady Jets ranked 10th nationally in pre-season poll

     The South Georgia Technical College Lady Jets were ranked 10th in the nation in the “Way-Too-Early National Junior College Athletic Association DI Women’s Basketball Top 25 Rankings” in the World Exposure Report released recently.    South Georgia Technical College Athletic Director and Lady Jets head basketball coach James Frey and his 2019 – 2020 team finished last season with a 30 – 2 overall record.  They were undefeated in the Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association...



Bird receives GEAC 2020 Educational Fundraising/Development award

   South Georgia Technical College Vice President for Institutional Advancement Su Ann Bird received the Georgia Educational Advancement Council (GEAC) 2020 Educational Fundraising/Development award during the organization’s Online Virtual Conference recently.  The event was scheduled to be held in St. Simons Island, GA, but was converted to a virtual conference due to COVID-19 restrictions.    Bird was one of four individuals recognized for distinguishing themselves in their...



Three SGTC Lady Jets sign Division I scholarships to play at next level

    Three members of the South Georgia Technical College 2020 – 2021 Lady Jets basketball team have already signed letters of intent to play basketball at the Division I level for the 2021 – 2022 season, announced South Georgia Technical College Athletic Director and Lady Jets head coach James Frey.     I am very excited for each of these young ladies,” said Frey.  “They have worked hard and done what they needed to do to move up to that next level.  They have a great future ahead...



South Georgia Technical College to host ‘Light Up Your Future’ event

   South Georgia Technical College will be hosting its fifth annual “Light Up Your Future” event on Tuesday, December 1st from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.  and everyone is invited to this fun free celebration.  Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, this event has been converted into a Drive-Thru celebration but there will be free gifts and individually wrapped goodies for everyone.      Santa and his elves will be on hand to greet families but everyone is asked to remain in their cars. ...



Ragan Norman awarded the first SGTC Mike Cochran Aviation Maintenance Scholarship

    South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford along with Nancy Cochran, and her daughter, Kelly Cochran Bazemore of Albany, gathered with the entire Aviation Maintenance instructor team to present the inaugural Mike Cochran Aviation Maintenance Scholarship to Ragan Norman of Americus.     South Georgia Technical College retired Aviation Maintenance Instructor Mike Cochran passed away suddenly in an airplane crash in 2019.  His family and friends created a lasting legacy...



Garrett Kennedy Recognized as Student of Excellence at SGTC

Garrett Kennedy of Pine Mountain, a Motorsports Vehicle Technology Student, was honored recently as the Student of Excellence at South Georgia Technical College (SGTC). He was nominated by his instructor, Kevin Beaver. “I nominated Garrett because he’s a great student,” Beaver said. “He comes in on time, works hard, stays late, and is eager to work every day.” “It’s always nice to have stuff like this happen,” Kennedy said of receiving the Student of Excellence honor....