School News

The South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Lady Jets basketball team dominated both of their games in the annual Lady Jets Thanksgiving Classic at the Hangar on the SGTC campus in Americus. On Friday, November 29, the Lady Jets defeated the Lady Pioneers of Spartanburg Methodist College 77-57. The next day, SGTC’s women’s team downed the Florida State College at Jacksonville Blue Wave by a final score of 70-43. Prior to the Friday game, SGTC President Dr. John Watford and Jets...

South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Marketing Specialist and filmmaker Patrick Peacock recently spoke to a class of high school students in Dublin, GA about his experience making independent films. Peacock was invited by Dublin High School CTAE Audio Visual Film & Technology/Drama teacher Jeremy Ellenberg to speak on filmmaking techniques and the opportunities and challenges inherent in creating films on a minimal budget. Peacock has made several short films that have screened at...

A team of students from South Georgia Technical College’s (SGTC) aviation program recently bested a team of SGTC faculty and staff to claim this year’s intramural softball championship. The aviation students dominated from the outset, winning 14-2. Vanessa Wall, Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs, coordinated the intramural softball season, which began in September with teams representing several SGTC programs including aviation, electrical systems, criminal justice,...

The South Georgia Technical College Crisp County Center recently held a workshop for students on how to create a professional resume and cover letter as well as how to prepare for and perform in an interview. D.W. Persall, Media & Library Services Specialist at the Crisp County Center, conducted the workshop and also stressed the importance of quality resumes, cover letters, and interview skills to success in the workforce. Regarding resumes, Persall discussed the options for formatting...

South Georgia Technical College sophomore basketball player Merdy Bata, a 7’ post player from Kinshasa, Congo, has signed a letter of intent to continue his basketball career at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, TN next season. SGTC Head Coach Travis Garrett and Bata’s Jets teammates were on hand for the signing to show their support. SGTC Jets basketball player Merdy Bata signs a letter of intent to play for Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, TN. Bata and...

South Georgia Technical College was recognized as the 12th most affordable college and university in the United States in a poll released by EDsmart recently. Only colleges with an average net price of less than $3,500 were considered in this ranking.    “This is a tremendous honor,” said South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford. “When looking at which college or university to attend, most individuals consider cost. South Georgia Technical College is...

South Georgia Technical College will host the fourth annual “Light Up Your Future” event Tuesday, December 3rd from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. The community is invited to join the fun at this free celebration on the lawn between the Odom Center and Hicks Hall on the Americus Campus. Participants can also attend the SGTC Jets basketball game against Action Sports Academy free of charge. Tipoff is at 7:00 p.m. Santa and his elves will be on hand to greet families and children will have...

A group of students from Americus Sumter High School (ASHS) dually enrolled in the South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Culinary Arts program recently had the opportunity to visit Ruby Tuesday restaurant in Americus. For the students, the trip was an opportunity to experience fine dining and grade the hospitality of the restaurant. The ASHS students will also earn a grade based on their contact on the trip. SGTC Adjunct Culinary Arts instructor Corcynthia Monts said the experience...

The South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Practical Nursing advisory committee met recently in McLain Hall on the SGTC Campus. The purpose of the advisory committee is to aid SGTC faculty and staff in their efforts to continually improve the Practical Nursing program. SGTC Practical Nursing instructor Jennifer Childs provided the committee with updates and information about program changes, enrollment, community activities, and student news. The advisory committee members provide...

The Crisp County Center of South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) recently held a reception to honor Kim Miller, who is retiring after more than 27 years of service to the college. Miller began her career with SGTC as a part-time Adult Literacy/GED instructor. In 1992, she was hired as a full-time Adult Literacy instructor. She transitioned to Math instructor in April of 1999. Several members of the faculty and staff of the Crisp County Center as well as SGTC’s Americus campus were...

The South Georgia Technical College Lady Jets moved up three spots into 21st in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) national rankings this week following an impressive 87 – 65 conference victory over Georgia Highlands College. That was Lady Jets head coach James Frey’s 200th win as a head coach and the Lady Jets are currently 6 – 1 overall and 3 – 0 in the conference.    The Lady Jets were ranked 24th in the pre-season national poll. The Lady Jets...

Young Harris, GA - Dr. Steve Wrigley, Chancellor of the University System of Georgia, and Matt Arthur, Commissioner of the Technical College System of Georgia were the featured speakers at the Georgia Education Advancement Council (GEAC) meeting in Young Harris, GA recently. They spoke to nearly 250 representatives from the University System of Georgia higher education institutions and the Technical College System of Georgia colleges. Both Chancellor Wrigley and Commissioner Arthur...