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   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...

     Leslie Fisher of Fisher Technologies Inc. presented an on-site Professional Development session at South Georgia Technical College titled, “Tools You Can Use Tomorrow,” for approximately 35 individuals including representatives from South Georgia Tech, as well as school systems in Sumter, Schley, Macon, Marion, Crisp, Taylor, Webster, Muscogee, and Talbot counties.    The presentation was limited so that the college could adhere to the social distancing guidelines associated with...

   South Georgia Technical College and the South Georgia Technical College Student Government Association paid tribute to the individuals who have served in the United States Armed Forces as part of its Veterans Day Celebration recently.    “Today on the 11th day of the 11th month is the day that we celebrate the sacrifice and commitment of our Veterans,” said South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford.  “Every time we come to work in the career of our choosing, go...

   South Georgia Technical College is helping to make the highways safer by offering Log Truck Driver Safety training.  Individuals with a CDL license can sign up for the program or drivers who need a CDL can select to include this training after earning their license.    The South Georgia Technical College Log Truck Driving Training program is designed to reduce accidents through enhanced driver training and to recruit new, safety-focused drivers to deliver a sustainable wood fiber...

     Representatives from Fletcher Technical Community College in Houma, LA visited South Georgia Technical College in Americus recently to tour the college and learn more about the John Deere TECH Agricultural Technology program.     “On behalf of everyone at South Georgia Technical College, I am pleased to welcome you to our campus,” said SGTC President Dr. John Watford.  “We are very proud of the John Deere TECH Agricultural Technology program here and the partnership that we...

   “Find something you like to do and go be the best you can be,” were the words of wisdom retired Telecommunications Executive Jack W. Stanley, who is a 1967 graduate of South Georgia Tech’s Electronics program, offered when he was asked what advice he would give to the next generation of students who choose to continue their education at South Georgia Technical College.  He said that was also the advice he shared with his four children.     Jack W. Stanley retired as a...

Jeff Moore of Ellaville has joined South Georgia Technical College as a full-time Maintenance Technician for the Americus campus.  He will report to SGTC Maintenance Director Jeff Wiseman and Vice President of Operations Karen Werling. Moore has spent over 20 years in the construction industry in various capacities, including framing, irrigation, remodeling, project supervision and has operated his own company specializing in residential foundation footers.  He has spent the last 11 years...

Bryan Hodge of Arabi has joined South Georgia Technical College as the full-time facility assistant for the South Georgia Technical College Crisp County Center. He will report to SGTC Maintenance Director Jeff Wiseman and Vice President of Operations Karen Werling. Hodge has been employed at the South Georgia Technical College Crisp County Center as a part time security officer.  In his new role, he will still perform some security duties as well as care for the South Georgia Technical...

South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) recently held a series of events and competitions to mark Red Ribbon Week and Halloween. Red Ribbon Week is a national campaign every year from October 23 – 31 to support our nation’s families and communities in nurturing the full potential of healthy, drug free youth. Events for the week included “Wear Red Day”, “Team Spirit Day”, a door decorating contest, and a costume contest. Registrar Kari Bodrey won first place in the door...

Nykeria Wright, a Marketing Management student from Americus, was recently honored as the October Student of Excellence for the South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Americus campus. She was nominated for the award by Marketing instructor Mary Cross. “Nykeria has a great work ethic and she’s an excellent student,” Cross said. “I’m very proud of her.” Asked how she felt about being awarded the Student of Excellence distinction, Wright said “I appreciate Mrs. Cross for...

     South Georgia Technical College Board of Directors Vice Chair Janet Siders of Americus has been elected President of the Technical College Directors Association Executive Committee, announced Adie Shimandle, Executive Director of the Georgia TCDA.    “Janet will lead the Technical College Director’s Association into its 30th year of helping to develop the 250 members of the 22 local Boards of Directors from the Technical College System of Georgia’s colleges,” explained...

   South Georgia Technical College Caterpillar Heavy Equipment Dealer Service Technology student, Brantley Lane Douglas, captured first place in the nation in Agriculture Repair and Maintenance Proficiency.  He was recognized during the televised FFA Virtual National Convention held recently.  He is an apprentice with Yancey Caterpillar at the facility in Statesboro.    He was also awarded the American FFA Degree Key during the Virtual National FFA Convention.  The American FFA Degree Key...