South Georgia Technical College to close Wed., August 30 due to weather concerns

    South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford has announced that South Georgia Technical College will close on Wednesday, August 30th due to weather concerns.  No classes will be held and faculty and staff will not be asked to report.



Lisa Wade awarded the SGTC Foundation Early Bloomers Garden Club Scholarship

Lisa Wade, a second semester Environmental Horticulture student from Americus, was the first recipient of the Early Bloomers Garden Club annual scholarship at South Georgia Technical College recently. Mary Len Walker, President of the Early Bloomers Garden Club, and other members of the club were on hand during the scholarship presentation with SGTC President Dr. John Watford and SGTC Foundation Executive Director and Vice President of Institutional Advancement Su Ann Bird. “On...



SGTC nursing students receive TemporalScanners from Exergen Corporation

   Exergen Corporation of Watertown, MA, provided 100 Exergen home TemporalScanner thermometers and five professional TemporalScanner model thermometers to the South Georgia Technical College practical nursing students and programs on both the Americus and the Crisp County Center campuses recently.    Exergen Corporation, manufacturer of the only thermometer whose accuracy has been proven in more than 100 peer-reviewed, published clinical studies, and is the only non-invasive medically...



Early Bloomers Garden Club Donates to SGTC Foundation through Annual Scholarship

The Early Bloomers Garden Club presented the South Georgia Technical College Foundation with a donation to provide a scholarship for a student enrolled in the Environmental Horticulture Program recently.  This is to be an annual scholarship specifically for the Horticulture program.  Mary Len Walker, President of the Early Bloomers Garden Club, and other members of the club presented the donation to SGTC President Dr. John Watford and SGTC Foundation Executive Director and Vice President...



SGTC Electrical Lineworker Advisory Committee Meets

South Georgia Technical College’s Electrical Lineworker program advisory committee met recently in the John M. Pope Industrial Technology Center on SGTC’s Americus campus. Advisory committee members discussed various aspects of the Electrical Lineworker program with SGTC Director of Business and Industry Services Paul Farr, Academic Dean Brett Murray, and Economic Development Assistant Tami Blount. The committee addressed admission requirements, program content and length, program...



“Meet the Dean” Reception Held at SGTC

South Georgia Technical College Academic Dean Dr. David Finley recently hosted students at a “Meet Your Dean” reception in the Morgan Diesel and Automotive Complex on the Americus campus. The SGTC Culinary Arts department provided refreshments for the event. Dr. Finley introduced himself to new and returning students, praised their instructors, and talked with students about the many resources and benefits SGTC has to offer students from all backgrounds. Dr. Finley stressed that...



International Paper supports South Georgia Technical College Foundation’s TechForce 2023 Drive

 OGLETHORPE, GA -   The International Paper Flint River Mill presented the South Georgia Technical College Foundation with a $5,000 grant in support of TechForce 2023, the annual drive seeking resources to help fund life-changing benefits provided by South Georgia Technical College.    John Nixon, International Paper Flint River Mill Manager, and Caleb Mims, International Paper Flint River Mill Communications Coordinator, presented South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John...



Shatarra Lundy named SGTC Cordele Bookstore Assistant/Accounting Technician

   Shatarra Lundy of Vienna is the new South Georgia Technical College Cordele Campus Bookstore Assistant-Accounting Technician, announced South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford.  Her appointment to this new position is effective immediately and she will be reporting to Vice President of Administrative Services Lea Coe and Director of Administrative Services Danyel Tobias.     Lundy will be assisting with the day-to-day operation of the SGTC bookstore, ensure accuracy...



Georgia Street Rod Association presents donation to South Georgia Technical College High Performance Engines/Motorsports program

    The Georgia Street Rod Association (GSRA), a statewide association of automotive enthusiasts, businesses and organizations dedicated to education, safety, and awareness, presented the South Georgia Technical College Foundation with a donation for the SGTC High Performance Engines/Motorsports program recently.    Mickey White, President of GSRA, made the donation presentation to SGTC President Dr. John Watford, SGTC High Performance Engines/Motorsports Instructor Kevin Beaver, and SGTC...



SGTC Students Design "Lucky Bamboo" Arrangements

The SGTC Office of Student Affairs held a "Lucky Bamboo" activity recently on the Americus campus for students returning for fall semester. Participants had the opportunity to create their own unique, decorative bamboo arrangements they can use to spruce up their living spaces and, according to tradition, bring good fortune. Supplies for the activity were provided for the participants. Josh Curtin, SGTC Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs, demonstrated how to assemble the bamboo...



Tom Jones named SGTC Information System Administrator

   South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford announced that Tom Jones of Ellaville has been named as the SGTC Information System Administrator. Jones will report to SGTC Chief Information Technology Officer Gary Prince and SGTC Vice President of Administrative Services Lea Coe.  The new appointment is effective immediately.    Jones has been working full-time with South Georgia Technical College since 2002 as the Technical Support Specialist. He worked as a Data Processor...



SGTC Jets Booster Club to host 9th Sparky Reeves Classic Golf Tournament

     The South Georgia Technical College Jets Booster Club will be hosting the 9th annual Sparky Reeves Classic Golf Tournament on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at the Griffin Bell Golf and Conference Center in Americus, GA.  Everyone is encouraged to participate and all proceeds will go to the South Georgia Technical College Jets Booster Club to support the Jets and Lady Jets athletics.      This is the first year that the tournament will be held in memory of former SGTC President Sparky...