Athletics News

The South Georgia Technical College Jets rolled to an impressive 111-63 victory over Action Sports Academy recently to move to 5 – 4 on the season.    Head coach Travis Garrett and the Jets allowed Action Sports Academy to put the first few points on the scoreboard but within several minutes the Jets roared back to take the lead and never looked back. The Jets were up 45 – 27 at the end of the first half and then pulled ahead by as many as 49 points in the second half...

“Our new family Christmas tradition,” was the way one participant described the South Georgia Technical College’s fourth annual “Light Up Your Future”. Over 1,000 individuals took part in South Georgia Technical College’s “Light Up Your Future” event that featured the campus and its programs of study illuminated with thousands of bright lights. The event was held in the courtyard between Hicks Hall and the Odom Center on the South Georgia Technical College Americus...

The South Georgia Technical College Culinary Arts advisory committee met recently in the Culinary Arts lab and classroom area on the college’s Crisp County Center campus to discuss several aspects of the culinary arts industry.    The purpose of the advisory committee is to assist South Georgia Tech faculty and staff in continuous quality improvement of the Culinary Arts program. SGTC Culinary Arts Americus Instructor Chef Ricky Watzlowick and SGTC Culinary Arts Cordele...

The faculty and staff of South Georgia Technical College participated in the Georgia Division of Family and Children Services “Secret Santa” program to help make the holidays a little better for the children and youth in Georgia’s foster care program. Governor Brian Kemp met with Georgia agency heads recently to encourage Georgian’s to participate in this program that hopes to fulfill requests for more than 9,000 children in 126 Georgia counties. South Georgia Technical...

The South Georgia Technical College Lady Jets cracked the top 20 in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) national rankings this week by moving up two spots into 19th place in the nation following impressive wins over Spartanburg Methodist and Florida State College during the Lady Jets Thanksgiving Classic in Americus this past weekend.    The Lady Jets defeated Spartanburg Methodist 77 – 57 in their opening game of the tournament and then closed out the...

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...