SGTC Police Chief administers TCSG Law Enforcement oath to officer Matthew Perrine

South Georgia Technical College Police Chief and Director of Campus Safety Calvin Hodge, Jr., administered the Technical College System of Georgia Law Enforcement oath of office to SGTC full-time police officer Matthew Perrine. Perrine is a 2022 graduate of the South Georgia Technical College Criminal Justice Department and is a graduate of the SGTC Basic Mandate Law Enforcement Academy. He is also a Peace Officer’s Standards and Training (POST) certified officer. He worked for...



Jets, Lady Jets split in GCAA conference match-ups

The South Georgia Technical College Lady Jets secured their fourth consecutive Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA) Conference victory in a 79 – 41 decision over Southern Crescent Technical College’s Lady Tigers but the Jets were not as fortunate and fell 63 – 54 to the South Georgia State College Hawks as part of the double-header action in Americus. The win propelled the Lady Jets to 8 – 2 and allowed them to remain in a tie for first place with East Georgia...



SGTC Diesel graduate leading Diesel program at Albany Tech

Willie Walker, a South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Diesel Equipment Technology graduate, is playing a key role in workforce training at Albany Technical College by helping prepare the next generation of skilled technicians for Southwest Georgia’s transportation and industrial sectors. Walker graduated from SGTC’s Diesel Technology Program in 2009 and now serves as the Chair and Instructor of the Diesel Equipment Technology program at Albany Technical College. In his role,...



Charity Brown Honored as SGTC Student of Excellence

Charity Brown of Griffin was recognized recently as the South Georgia Technical College Student of Excellence for February. Brown studies Criminal Justice and was nominated for the honor by instructor Teresa McCook. “Charity is an outstanding student,” McCook said. “She consistently demonstrates dedication, kindness, and a strong work ethic. She’s always striving to do her best.” Upon accepting the honor, Brown said “this award reminds me that excellence isn’t...



Four SGTC basketball players earn national recognition

South Georgia Technical College’s Matt Mbole, a 6’ 11” sophomore center for the Jets, is ranked first in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) in rebounds and Lady Jets freshman guard Ja’Niya Broome is listed as second in the NJCAA in points per game this season. Lady Jets Sophomore guard Taja Bennett and Jets sophomore guard Jalexs Ewing were the other players recognized as among the best in the nation. Mbole, who is from Yaounde, Cameroon, is...



Flint Energies Foundation grant supports South Georgia Technical College

The Flint Energies Foundation recently granted South Georgia Technical College Foundation (SGTC) $8,500 to assist with High School Equivalency and General Education Diploma (GED) scholarships for SGTC students. Marian McLemore, Flint Energies Vice President of Cooperative Communications presented the check to South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford and Su Ann Bird, SGTC Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Executive Director for the SGTC...



SGTC’s Ja’Niya Broome named GCAA player of week

South Georgia Technical College freshman guard Ja’Niya Broome of Harris County was selected as the Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA) Division I women’s basketball Player of the Week for February 16, 2026. This was her first time being selected. The Lady Jets are riding a three-game winning streak and are currently tied for first place in the GCAA with East Georgia State College with identical 7 – 2 conference records. She averaged 32.3 points, 7.1 rebounds, 4.1...



Sennica Harris speaks at SGTC Crisp County Center Black History Celebration

During this year’s Black History Celebration at the South Georgia Technical College Crisp County Center, Sennica Harris, Regional Support Specialist for Food Lion, shared a powerful story about how education and dreams combined with hard work can change not just one life – but generations. Standing before students, faculty, alumni, community, and family members, the SGTC alumnus shared how SGTC became a turning point for his family. His journey, rooted in faith and...



Jets, Lady Jets sweep East Georgia State College

The South Georgia Technical College Jets and Lady Jets swept the East Georgia State College Bobcats and Lady Bobcats in Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA) conference match-ups Saturday. The Lady Jets opened with an 85 – 69 win over the Lady Bobcats and the Jets followed with an impressive 88 – 74 victory in the second half of the double-header. The Lady Jets moved into first place in the GCAA with the win. They are currently 7 – 2 in the conference and 12 – 12...



SGTC Jets and Lady Jets sweep Central Georgia Tech

Macon, GA – The South Georgia Technical College Jets and Lady Jets swept the Central Georgia Technical College Titans and Lady Titans in Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA) contests Wednesday. The Jets handed the Titans their first GCAA loss this season in a narrow 65 – 61 battle and the Lady Jets came from behind to win 91 - 84. The Lady Jets had fallen to the Lady Titans earlier this season in an 87 – 81 decision. South Georgia Technical College had to come from a 43...



Southwest Georgia STEM Charter Students Participate in Job Shadow Program at SGTC

South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) recently welcomed six high school students from Southwest Georgia STEM Charter School in Shellman, GA to its Americus campus as part of the college’s Job Shadow Program. The participating students—Richard Swick, Luis Garcia, Taraveis Bivins, Tarvaris Bivins, Tucker Osting, and Jartorreion Greene—were given the opportunity to explore career paths in several technical program areas. The students participated in job shadowing experiences in...



SGTC’s Gavin Wright Named EAGLE Finalist for the State of Georgia

South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) student Dalan Gavin Wright has been named one of eight state finalists for the Technical College System of Georgia’s (TCSG) 2026 Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education (EAGLE) Award. This prestigious recognition honors adult learners who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in adult education and serve as powerful ambassadors for the program. Wright, who represents SGTC as its local EAGLE nominee, earned the opportunity to...