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   Eight South Georgia Technical College graduating students from the Caterpillar Think Big Heavy Equipment Diesel Technology program were awarded Adrian “Goose” Johnson tool scholarships in memory of former CAT Thompson Tractor Think Big student Adrian “Goose” Johnson.     The eight students recognized with the 2020 Adrian “Goose” Johnson tool scholarships were:  Lance Garrett, Noa James, Brett Lacy, Colton Rains, Caleb Smith, Quinton Zirlott, Garrett Sanford, and Clay...

Jackson, Miss. -  Former South Georgia Technical College Lady Jets assistant women’s basketball coach and Georgia Southwestern State University standout player, Tomekia Reed, has been offered a four-year contract extension as the head women’s basketball coach at Jackson State University in Jackson, Mississippi.     “I am extremely thankful and honored that President Thomas Hudson and Vice President and Director of Athletics Ashley Robinson saw fit for me to remain at the helm of the...

    Looking for a great career opportunity!  Now is the perfect time to sign up for a Computer Information or Networking Specialist Technical Certificate of Credit at South Georgia Technical College.  Three different certificates can be obtained completely on-line in one semester and can help you move forward toward a great career!    The three technical certificate of credit one-semester online options include:  Microsoft Word Application Specialist (9 credit hours), Microsoft Excel...

   South Georgia Technical College will be hosting face-to-face Fall Semester Registration from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. on July 2st, 22nd, and 23rd on both the Americus and Crisp County Center campuses. Social distancing guidelines will be observed.    Students who register for Fall Semester classes will receive a South Georgia Tech face mask as well as a free t-shirt with the new slogan, “Moving Forward at SGTC,” while supplies last.  Refreshments will also be available.  Students may...

   Former South Georgia Technical College Vice President of Economic Development Wally Summers was recognized at the South Georgia Technical College Board of Directors July meeting recently for his economic development impact on the college and the communities that it serves.  The Board presented Summers with a plaque for his service.     Summers retired from his position effective June 30th, 2020.  Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the college was unable to host a retirement reception for...

   South Georgia Technical College has reorganized some administrative responsibilities in response to the 2021 budget cuts imposed on all state agencies due to the economic downturn caused by the coronavirus.      “The challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic are unprecedented,” said South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford.  “The health and safety of our students and employees is a major priority as we move forward and continue to offer students and business...

The Americus Civitan Club continued its support of South Georgia Technical College and the South Georgia Technical College Foundation recently by making a donation to the club’s licensed practical nursing endowed scholarship fund at South Georgia Technical College.      Americus Civitan Club President Dale Davis presented South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford with the donation recently.  “On behalf of South Georgia Technical College and the South Georgia Technical...

    Former South Georgia Technical College Lady Jets basketball star Ricka “Maka” Jackson is a rising senior at Texas Tech in Lubbock, TX, and she was spotlighted recently by the Texas Tech Lady Raiders.  Jackson played for the Lady Jets from 2017 – 2019.     Jackson helped lead the Lady Jets to their first unbeaten regular season conference record under head coach James Frey with an 18 – 0 performance to capture the Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA) regular season...

   Basketball at South Georgia Technical College and other National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) colleges has been moved to the spring semester for the 2020 – 2021 year.  The ruling was announced recently following recommendations from the NJCAA Presidential Advisory Council and the NJCAA Board of Regents to move a majority of athletic competitions to the spring semester due to the COVID-19 pandemic.    The men’s and women’s basketball championship season practices...

    Interested in a career in marketing or just want to learn how to promote your business better?  South Georgia Technical College is offering a Marketing Specialist Technical Certificate of Credit that can be completed completely online in one semester this fall.  Classes start August 17th and it is not too late to apply and register.     “This is a great opportunity for anyone who would like to enter the marketing field or who would like to learn new skills to help market their...

Americus, GA – Three POST certified Criminal Justice Technology students were awarded the Smarr-Smith scholarship recently.  The three students will be officially recognized at South Georgia Technical College Law Enforcement Academy Class 20 – 02 graduation ceremony scheduled for December.    Amneh Laursen of Albany, Timothy Chris Owens of Leesburg, and Monteze Edward McCall of Bainbridge were each selected to receive the Smarr-Smith scholarships from the South Georgia Technical...

    The National Junior College Athletic Association has announced the 2019 – 2020 Academic Teams of the Year and the South Georgia Technical College Lady Jets were listed as the 15th top academic team in the nation in the women’s basketball category with an over 3.49 GPA team average for the year.    Two sophomores, Amara Edeh of Enugu State, Nigeria; and Yasriyyah Wazeerud-Din of Marietta, were also named to the third team All-Academic team for posting a 3.60 – 3.79 individual...