1967 South Georgia Tech LPN graduate grateful for his education

Charles Jenkins is shown in the SGTC Resource Development Office after his tour of the campus.    “I wouldn’t be where I am today without South Georgia Tech,” said Charles Jenkins of Columbus, GA, who graduated from the Licensed Practical Nursing program in 1967.  Jenkins enjoyed a career in the medical field for nearly 40 years and was able to provide for himself and his family with the education he received from what was known as “South Georgia Technical and Vocational School”...



SGTC Students Earn Awards at Phi Beta Lambda Conference

Pictured left to right are SGTC Phi Beta Lambda members Kenyatta Slaughter, Ashley Halstead, Heather Hinton, and Gwendolyn Coley.The South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Americus Campus chapter of Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) recently attended the Georgia PBL District Conference in Macon. The students participated in workshops and competitive events. The SGTC PBL students attending the event were Heather Hinton of Dawson, Kenyatta Slaughter of Americus, Ashley Halstead of Ellaville, and...



South Georgia Technical College closes through March 31st in response to Governor Brian Kemp’s executive order

SGTC campus closed through March 31st.   Governor Brian P. Kemp signed an executive order declaring a Public Health State of Emergency in Georgia closing all elementary, secondary, and post-secondary schools through March 31st to keep students, teachers, and administrators safe and mitigate the spread of the coronavirus or COVID-19.    “In compliance with that executive order, South Georgia Technical College and its adult education sites will be closed to all activities now through March...



SGTC Adult Education program and EAGLE student Minh Nguyen honored at TCSG conference

South Georgia Technical College EAGLE representative Minh Nguyen (center) is shown above with TCSG Commissioner Greg Dozier and TCSG Assistant Commission for Adult Education Dr. Cayanna Good at the TCSG EAGLE conference.Atlanta, GA - South Georgia Technical College Adult Education representative Minh Duc Nguyen of Leslie and 25 other adult learners from across Georgia were recognized and honored at the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) 27th annual Exceptional Adult Georgian in...



South Georgia Technical College hosts John Deere Agricultural Technology Open House

Shown above (l to r) are South Georgia Technical College Dean of Academic Affairs David Finley with John Deere Tech instructors Matthew Burks and Wayne Peck along with John Deere Territory Customer Support Manager South East Mississippi, South Alabma, and West Georgia for Flint Ag, Sun South, and Smith Tractor Dave Bostic and John Deere Corporate Recruitment Manager for Ag Pro Kim Walden.Americus, GA –Approximately 50 high school students and parents from across the Southeastern United...



SGTC Holds African American History program on Cordele Campus

Pictured left to right are SGTC Admissions Coordinator Katrice Taylor, featured speaker Reverend Keith Lewis, SGTC Retention and Coaching Specialist Charlene Williams, and SGTC Dean of Enrollment Management Julie Partain.The Reverend Keith Lewis served as the guest speaker for the recent African American History program at the South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Crisp County Center. In addition to serving as the Pastor of the Bethel Baptist Church and the Oak Grove Baptist Church,...



South Georgia Technical College suspends classes and activities through March 27th

Social media notice that South Georgia Technical College is suspending all classes and activities now through March 27th.   South Georgia Technical College has made the decision to suspend classes and activities on all campuses and adult education sites beginning now through March 27th due to current issues and concerns resulting from the coronavirus (COVID-19), announced South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford.  The only exception will be the high school dual enrollment...



SGTC’s Frey nominated for 2020 NJCAA Division I World Exposure’s Women’s Coach of the Year, NJCAA Division I Women’s National Tournament postponed

Coach Frey is shown above encouraging his team during the District J Championship game in Spartanburg, SC where his Lady Jets earned their fourth consecutive trip to the NJCAA National Tournament.   South Georgia Technical College Athletic Director and Lady Jets head coach James Frey learned today that he was one of four finalists for the 2020 NJCAA Division I World Exposure Women’s Basketball College Coach of the Year.  He also learned today that the NJCAA Division I Women’s Basketball...



Robert Grant Willoughby receives Georgia Power Electrical Lineworker scholarship at South Georgia Technical College

Shown above (l to r) are South Georgia Technical College Electrical Lineworker Instructor Dewey Turner, SGTC Economic Development Assistant Tami Blount who works with the SGTC Electrical Lineworker program, Georgia Power Electrical Lineworker Scholarship recipient Robert Willoughby, and Lineworker Instructor Sidney Johnson.      South Georgia Technical College Electrical Lineworker student Robert Grant Willoughby of Villa Rica, GA, was awarded the Georgia Power Electrical Lineworker...



No Coronavirus confirmed at South Georgia Technical College

Despite false social media reports, there have been no confirmed reports of individuals with the coronavirus or of individuals at South Georgia Technical College displaying symptoms at this time. "The college has been working with Emergency Management officials to keep individuals informed about preventive measures in an effort to ensure the safety of its students, faculty, staff, and community members," said SGTC President Dr. John Watford. "If there is any change, South Georgia...



SGTC Hosts Financial Aid Workshop on Americus Campus

SGTC Financial Aid Specialist Kierra Sparks assists Tre’Sean Martin of Montezuma during the spring financial aid workshop.South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) recently hosted a financial aid workshop for students on the college’s Americus campus. SGTC Financial Aid Specialist Kierra Sparks assisted students in navigating the financial aid process. She also guided the students in completing their 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 FAFSA applications. South Georgia Technical College offers a...



Kyle Glenn Holcombe Memorial Scholarship Awarded to South Georgia Tech’s Steven Arrington

South Georgia Technical College Electrical Lineworker instructor Dewey Turner (l to r) is shown above with SGTC Economic Development Assistant Tami Blount, the Electrical Lineworker Kyle Glenn Holcombe Scholarship recipient Steven Arrington and SGTC Lineworker Instructor Sidney Johnson.     The Kyle Glenn Holcombe Memorial Scholarship was presented to South Georgia Technical College Electrical Lineworker student Steven Arrington of Butler recently.     The Kyle Glenn Holcombe Memorial...