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SGTC Crisp County Center Student of Excellence overall winner Logan Harris (left) and nominees (top row) Tamiya Blanks, Mary-Margaret Shedd, Rose Keen, (bottom row) Tanesha Lewis, and Raja Buckholts.The South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Crisp County Center in Cordele recently recognized several students for outstanding work in their respective programs. Logan Harris of Cordele, a Computer Information Systems (CIS) student, was named the overall September 2020 Student of Excellence for...

Members of the Student Government Association at South Georgia Technical College hold their first meeting of the year.The South Georgia Technical College Student Government Association (SGA) recently held its first meeting of the 2020-2021 academic year. The SGA is composed of student representatives from different program areas. The SGA will plan events for students on campus as well as community service events. “Each student (at SGTC) pays a student activity fee,” said Assistant Vice...

Shown above is South Georgia Tech President Dr. John Watford kicking off the internal TechForce 2020 Championship Trivia game via Web-Ex to faculty and staff watching virtually.    The South Georgia Technical College Foundation 2020 TechForce internal fund drive was able to withstand COVID-19 challenges along with a delay caused by Hurricane Sally and still raise over $20,000 to help students “Move Forward @ South Georgia Technical College” through faculty and staff donations for...

Shown above (l to r) are SGTC Campus Safety Director Sammy Stone along with Officer John K. Reagon and Officer Nathan Chapman.     South Georgia Technical College Campus Safety Director Sammy Stone and the members of the South Georgia Technical College campus safety office were recognized recently during National Security Officer Appreciation Week.     The third week in September is National Security Officer Appreciation Week and it is designed to recognize in-house and contract security...

A South Georgia Technical College student donates blood at the recent American Red Cross blood drive on the SGTC Americus campus.South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) recently hosted a successful blood drive for the American Red Cross. Students, faculty and staff members as well as community members attended the drive to donate blood. SGTC Nursing students assisted with the event to gain valuable experience. Johnny Williams, Account Manager for the American Red Cross, stated that the event...

Student of Excellence winner Itsel Mazariago Martinez and other nominees.Electronics student Itsel Mazariago Martinez with her nominating instructor Mike Collins.South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) recently recognized Itsel Mazariago Martinez of Americus, an Electronics student, as the overall Student of Excellence on the Americus campus. She was nominated for the award by SGTC Electronics Instructor Mike Collins. For the month of September, SGTC recognized students nominated by their...

SGTC Financial Aid Director Kelly Everett (c) is shown above with SGTC Financial Aid Specialists Lacy Bailey (l) and Kierra Sparks (r) getting ready to share the good news about Constitution Day with the SGTC faculty, staff, and students.     South Georgia Technical College observed Constitution Day and Citizenship Day recently, announced South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford.      Each educational institution in the United States that receives federal funding must...

     South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford has made the decision to close South Georgia Technical College and its satellite locations on Wednesday, September 16th, 2020 at 4:30 p.m. and all day Thursday, September 17th due to weather concerns relating to Hurricane Sally.       South Georgia Tech is scheduled to reopen on Friday, September 18th, 2020 at its normal time, weather permitting.  President Watford encourages all students, faculty, and staff to exercise extreme...

SGTC Director of Career Services Cynthia Carter provides tips on how to write a successful resume to students in the Electrical Lineworker program.South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Director of Career Services Cynthia Carter recently conducted a mini workshop with the Electrical Lineworker class on the importance of a well-written resume. Carter shared the best practices for resume writing, tips on how to get and keep a job, helpful hints for completing a job application, and the vital...

SGTC President Dr. John Watford (left) is shown above presenting the plaque to Jimmy Davis (right) in recognition of his service to the SGTC Board of Directors as Chairman for 2019 – 2020. SGTC President Dr. John Watford (left) is shown above presenting the plaque to Jimmy Davis (right) in recognition of his service to the SGTC Board of Directors as Chairman for 2019 – 2020.     Jimmy Davis of Macon County was honored at the South Georgia Technical College Board of Directors September...

South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford (r) is shown above talking with students and employees during a college registration and orientation session. South Georgia Technical College is currently accepting students for its eight-week Fall Mini-Mester that starts October 13th, 2020.    South Georgia Technical College has earned the top spot as the Best Community College in Georgia for 2021 by Niche, announced South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford.  This...

South Georgia Technical College in Americus will host a blood drive on September 15.South Georgia Technical College will host a blood drive for the American Red Cross on Tuesday, September 15 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. The blood drive will be held in the Hicks Hall student union on the Americus campus, and all eligible donors are encouraged to participate. Due to COVID-19 safety concerns, appointments are required in order to donate blood. To schedule an appointment, visit...