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     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...

     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...

   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 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 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. ...

    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 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....

South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) recently hosted mock Interviews for the 13 students enrolled in the college’s Electrical Lineworker Apprenticeship Program. The SGTC mock interview team consisted of Al Harris, Economic Development; Sandy Larson, Human Resources Director; and Cynthia Carter, Career Services Director. The electrical lineworker program enables graduates to obtain the skills and knowledge they need in just eight weeks. Students benefit from both hands-on and classroom...

   The year 2020 has been a strange one to say the least and because of COVID-19 restrictions, graduates and others have missed out on some special occasions or had those events changed to virtual.  South Georgia Technical College converted its May graduation to a virtual ceremony and the December graduation ceremony will now be a Drive-Thru event on Thursday, December 10th at 6 p.m.     Both the Spring 2020 and Fall 2020 South Georgia Tech graduates will have the opportunity to receive a...

      South Georgia Technical College Electrical Lineworker students Bakari Etienne of Union City, LaBaron Lewis of Waynesboro, and Shabius Williams of College Park were all awarded Georgia Power Electrical Lineworker Scholarships recently.  The scholarships were awarded based on work ethics, academics, and overall class performance.      Georgia Power Company Workforce Development Coordinator Marilyn Walker and Kenny Holiday, GPC Talent Acquisitions, were on hand when South Georgia...

Chance Simpson of Marshallville and Christiana Smith of Albany are pursuing their education at South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) while they are still finishing high school. Both students enrolled at SGTC as part of Georgia’s Dual Enrollment Program. The program allows qualified high school students to maximize their education and career training by taking courses that earn college and high school credit at the same time.Simpson is working toward diplomas and Associate Degrees in both...

   The Synovus team of Buddy Guth, Jason Evans, and Jodie Hays won the coveted “Red Jackets” when they captured first place in the sixth annual South Georgia Technical College Jets Booster Club Sparky Reeves Golf Tournament held at the Griffin Bell Golf and Conference Center in Americus, Georgia.  They took first place despite having the exact final score of the second place McNaughton-McKay team.     Both teams posted a score of 48 on the 18-hole course, but after the tie breaker was...