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Pictured here are participants in SGTC’s “Penny War” to raise funds in the fight against breast cancer.South Georgia Technical College recently held a “Penny War” on the Americus campus as a fundraiser to fight breast cancer. The Law Enforcement Academy won the friendly competition for the largest contribution. In total, the effort netted nearly $200. Other programs that participated were cosmetology, criminal justice, culinary arts, electrical systems, medical assisting, and...

Pictured are the SGTC Precision Machining and Manufacturing Advisory Committee members (l-r): Jack Johnson, Johnson Metal Roofing; Sammy Bledsoe, Magnolia Manor; Stan Fussell, Eaton/Cooper Lighting; Phil Deese, SGTC Industrial Instructor; Gabriel Hillard, Imerys; Dr. David Finley, SGTC Academic Dean; Paul Farr, SGTC Economic Development; Josh Strange, RAMTEC; Chad Brown SGTC Precision Machining and Manufacturing Instructor; and Nicholas Elmer, MDMC.The South Georgia Technical College (SGTC)...

South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford is shown above with the South Georgia Technical College staff, Board of Directors and SGTC Foundation Trustee members who attended the Technical College System of Georgia leadership conference in Savannah recently. Shown (l to r) are Board Chairman Jimmy Davis and his wife Roger Ann Davis, Vice Chair Don Porter and his wife, Tammy, SGTC Executive Assistant to the President Teresa O’Bryant, Janet Siders, Kerri Post of Americus who...

SGTC Crisp County Center students participate in a “Pink Out” to show their support in the fight against breast cancer The Student Government Association at the South Georgia Technical College Crisp County Center recently sponsored a “Pink Out” day on the college’s campus in Cordele. All faculty, staff, and students were encouraged to wear pink for the day to show their support in the fight against breast cancer. The Student Government Association at the South Georgia Technical...

SGTC Student of Excellence Heather Hinton (left) is pictured with nominating instructor Andrea IngramSouth Georgia Technical College (SGTC) recently announced Heather Hinton as the November winner of the overall Student of Excellence award for the Americus campus. Hinton was selected from a field of candidates recognized as Students of the Month for their respective programs of study. A computer information systems student from Oglethorpe, Hinton was nominated for the award by Andrea...

South Georgia Technical College Marketing Management Instructor Mary Cross (right center) is shown above with members of her Advisory Committee in the SGTC Americus campus Marketing Management classroom. Shown (l to r) are SGTC Grant Coordinator Nancy Fitzgerald, Harriet Glover of Belk, SGTC Administrative Assistant for Academic Affairs April Hilliard, Andrea Tatum, Mary Kay Consultant, SGTC Marketing Management Instructor Mary Cross, Marketing student Xavier Winfield, and SGTC Academic...

South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford (seated right) is shown above with Mrs. Ruth Jones (seated left) and other members of the Jones – Harris family and the student scholarship recipients and their instructor. Standing (l to r) on the back row are: SGTC’s Vickie Austin, Al Harris, and Tom Jones along with the Phil Jones – Al Harris Scholarship recipients, Jacob Hobbs of Ashburn, GA; Rashad Walden of Leary, GA; John McArthur Manuel of Montezuma, GA: and Brandon...

South Georgia Technical College Motorsports Vehicle Technology Instructor Kevin Beaver is shown above with members of his Advisory Committee in front of the college’s Aarons Rents #99 Race Car in the Motorsports Vehicle Technology show room. Shown (l to r) are Kevin Beaver, Ron Peacock, John Beaver, Hal Fowler, and SGTC Academic Dean Dr. David Finley, and SGTC Administrative Assistant for Academic Affairs April Hilliard.The South Georgia Technical College Motorsports Vehicle Technology...

Danyel Tobias   Danyel Tobias of Cordele has joined the staff of South Georgia Technical College as a Financial Aid Technician in the Administrative Services office, announced Dr. John Watford recently. Her office will be located on the South Georgia Technical College Crisp County Center Campus in Cordele. She will report to SGTC Vice President of Administrative Services Lea Coe and Financial Aid Director Kelly Everett.    Tobias earned a Bachelor of Agriculture degree with a...

SGTC SkillsUSA officers for 2019-2020 (l-r): Vice President Kennedy Castongia; Reporter Natalie Collier; President Ka’Nijah Foster; Secretary Alexis Wilson; Parliamentarian Chris Goodin.SkillsUSA club members at South Georgia Technical College met recently to elect officers for the upcoming year. The meeting was held in the John M. Pope Industrial Technology Center on the Americus Campus. SGTC Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs and SkillsUSA advisor Vanessa Wall explained the...

Pictured left-right: Medical Assisting Instructor Jeana Yawn LPN; Medical Assisting student Zaria Greene; Carolyn Campbell RN BSN; Administrative Assistant for Academic Affairs April Hilliard; Medical Assisting Instructor Diana Skipper RN; and Academic Dean Dr. Andrea Oates.The South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Medical Assisting advisory committee met recently in McLain Hall on the SGTC Americus campus. The purpose of the advisory committee is to assist South Georgia Tech faculty and...

SGTC General Education and Learning Support advisory committee members (l-r): Dr. Andrea Oates, Academic Dean; Jaye Cripe, Early Childhood Care and Education Instructor; Kari Bodrey, Registrar; Deo Cochran, Retention and Coaching Specialist; Chester Taylor, Math Instructor; Dr. Michele Small, Psychology Instructor; Raven Payne, English Instructor; and Cynthia Carter, Director of Career Services.The South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) General Education and Learning Support advisory...