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   Governor Brian P. Kemp signed an executive order declaring a Public Health State of Emergency in Georgia closing all elementary, secondary, and post-secondary schools through March 31st to keep students, teachers, and administrators safe and mitigate the spread of the coronavirus or COVID-19.    “In compliance with that executive order, South Georgia Technical College and its adult education sites will be closed to all activities now through March 31st,” said SGTC President Dr....

   Six South Georgia Technical College Lady Jets were named to the Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA) Division I All-Academic basketball team for the 2019 – 2020 season announced GCAA Executive Director David Elder.    The six South Georgia Technical College Lady Jets who earned this distinction included:  Amarah Edeh, Niya Goudelock, Oumy Gueye, Anna McKendree, Shamari Tyson, and Yasriyyah Wazeerud-Din.    In order to be eligible, a student-athlete must be a sophomore...

   Following the recent recommendations from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the National Junior College Athletic Association has made the difficult decision to cancel all upcoming basketball championships as well as spring competition, effective immediately.  That includes the NJCAA Division I national tournament in Lubbock, TX, that the 30 – 2 South Georgia Technical College Lady Jets had earned the right to participate in.    “In light of the progressive...

Atlanta, GA - South Georgia Technical College Adult Education representative Minh Duc Nguyen of Leslie and 25 other adult learners from across Georgia were recognized and honored at the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) 27th annual Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education (EAGLE) conference.     The South Georgia Technical College Adult Education program was also singled out for two different awards at the EAGLE conference.  SGTC President Dr. John Watford and Dean of...

Americus, GA –Approximately 50 high school students and parents from across the Southeastern United States attended South Georgia Technical College’s John Deere Agricultural Technology Open House held recently in the college’s John Deere Ag Technology lab and classrooms.     The event was sponsored by South Georgia Technical College and John Deere.  John Deere officials and dealers invited prospective students and their parents as well as high school guidance counselors, and...

The Reverend Keith Lewis served as the guest speaker for the recent African American History program at the South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Crisp County Center. In addition to serving as the Pastor of the Bethel Baptist Church and the Oak Grove Baptist Church, Lewis is also employed at SGTC. SGTC Dean of Enrollment Management Julie Partain gave opening remarks. She was followed by members of the SGTC chapter of the National Technical Honor Society with presentations on important...

   South Georgia Technical College has made the decision to suspend classes and activities on all campuses and adult education sites beginning now through March 27th due to current issues and concerns resulting from the coronavirus (COVID-19), announced South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford.  The only exception will be the high school dual enrollment classes in open K-12 school systems.    “While a variety of factors influenced this decision, be assured that the...

   South Georgia Technical College Athletic Director and Lady Jets head coach James Frey learned today that he was one of four finalists for the 2020 NJCAA Division I World Exposure Women’s Basketball College Coach of the Year.  He also learned today that the NJCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Tournament has been postponed due to the current climate of the COVID-19 situation.    It was a little ironic that Coach Frey received both bits of news on the same day.  “I appreciate World...

      South Georgia Technical College Electrical Lineworker student Robert Grant Willoughby of Villa Rica, GA, was awarded the Georgia Power Electrical Lineworker Scholarship recently. The scholarship was awarded based on his work ethics, academics, and overall class performance.   Georgia Power Executive Vice President of Customer Service and Operations Pedro Cherry presented South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford and the South Georgia Technical College Foundation...

Despite false social media reports, there have been no confirmed reports of individuals with the coronavirus or of individuals at South Georgia Technical College displaying symptoms at this time. "The college has been working with Emergency Management officials to keep individuals informed about preventive measures in an effort to ensure the safety of its students, faculty, staff, and community members," said SGTC President Dr. John Watford. "If there is any change, South Georgia...

South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) recently hosted a financial aid workshop for students on the college’s Americus campus. SGTC Financial Aid Specialist Kierra Sparks assisted students in navigating the financial aid process. She also guided the students in completing their 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 FAFSA applications. South Georgia Technical College offers a variety of financial aid programs available for eligible students. For more information, contact SGTC Financial Aid...

     The Kyle Glenn Holcombe Memorial Scholarship was presented to South Georgia Technical College Electrical Lineworker student Steven Arrington of Butler recently.     The Kyle Glenn Holcombe Memorial Scholarship fund was established and endowed by Georgia Transmission and Aubrey Silvey Enterprises in memory of Kyle Glenn Holcombe, a 23-year old electrical worker who was employed by Aubry Silvey Enterprises in Carrollton, Georgia.     Arrington expressed appreciation to the Holcombe...