School News

   South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford announced that the college’s Spring 2020 graduation ceremony will be postponed until a later date.  Graduation was set for Thursday, May 7th, 2020 at 6 p.m. in the James S. Peters gymnasium.    “This is not a decision that we take lightly,” said President Watford.  “Graduation is postponed, not cancelled.  We will find an acceptable way to honor students who have completed their education at South Georgia Technical...

   Jennifer Robinson of Americus has joined South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) as its Special Services Coordinator effective immediately, announced South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford.  Robinson will report to SGTC Vice President of Student Affairs Eulish Kinchens.    Robinson is a graduate of Georgia Southwestern State University with a Bachelor of Science in History and Political Science.  She also has a Master’s of Science in Human Services from Capella...

   Governor Brian P. Kemp signed an executive order extending the closure of all university and college campuses through the end of Spring Semester 2020 to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus or COVID-19.  Even though campuses are closed, South Georgia Technical College students will resume classes beginning April 1st utilizing on-line or distance learning instructional materials.    “In compliance with the Governor’s executive order, South Georgia Technical College and its...

   The South Georgia Technical College Shipping and Receiving Department was recognized recently for having one of the most efficient surplus management processes in the Technical College System of Georgia.  Paul Fitzgerald of Americus is the SGTC Shipping and Receiving Manager and he has two assistants Donnie Rushing and Gary Parker.  This department reports to SGTC Vice President for Administrative Services Lea Coe.    South Georgia Technical College was recognized by the Technical...

Paul Fitzgerald, SGTC Shipping and Receiving Manager

   South Georgia Technical College will extend the closure of its campuses and adult education sites through April 13th in response to COVID-19 health concerns.  Instructional classes will resume April 1st utilizing some form of distance learning, announced President Dr. John Watford.    Students currently enrolled in on-line classes will be able to resume their normal class work beginning Wednesday, April 1st.  Other traditional classes will also begin April 1st utilizing some form...

   South Georgia Technical College Lady Jets sophomores Shamari Tyson and Yasriyyah Wazeerud-Din were recognized as members of the 2019 – 2020 World Exposure NJCAA Division I All-American teams.  World Exposure named first, second, third, and honorable mention all-Americans for NJCAA Division I women’s basketball recently.    Sophomore guard Shamari Tyson was honored with a third-team All-American recognition and Yasriyyah Wazeerud-Din was listed as a World Exposure NJCAA honorable...

The SkillsUSA club at South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) recently earned recognition for one of the largest membership increases in the state. Under the guidance of SGTC SkillsUSA advisor and Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs Vanessa Wall, 59 additional students joined the club compared to last year, good for the third largest increase in Georgia. The club also earned Level 1 Quality Chapter Status in the SkillsUSA Chapter Excellence program. SkillsUSA is a partnership of...

   Even during these uncertain times, there is something that everyone can do to help shape the future without putting anyone at risk.  South Georgia Technical College is urging everyone to do their part by asking them to fill out the Census for 2020.     According to the U.S. Census Bureau, all households will receive an invitation to participate in the census by March 20.  They will have three options to respond – online, by phone, or by mail.  All responses are anonymous and...

   Over 12 years ago, Robert Dunford was not exactly sure what the future held.  The job that was providing for him and his family was disappearing.  He had a lot of uncertainty about his employment prospects.    But then he learned about the South Georgia Technical College Workforce Investment Act Displaced Worker program that would provide financial assistance for tuition, fees, books, and direct training costs.  The WIA program helped him begin the educational journey that prepared him...

   “I wouldn’t be where I am today without South Georgia Tech,” said Charles Jenkins of Columbus, GA, who graduated from the Licensed Practical Nursing program in 1967.  Jenkins enjoyed a career in the medical field for nearly 40 years and was able to provide for himself and his family with the education he received from what was known as “South Georgia Technical and Vocational School” in 1966 – 67.    Jenkins visited the college recently and received a tour of the campus that...

The South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Americus Campus chapter of Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) recently attended the Georgia PBL District Conference in Macon. The students participated in workshops and competitive events. The SGTC PBL students attending the event were Heather Hinton of Dawson, Kenyatta Slaughter of Americus, Ashley Halstead of Ellaville, and Gwendolyn Coley of Americus. Heather Hinton took first place honors in the categories of Cyber Security and Networking Concepts....