Athletics News

TAMPA, FL - The South Georgia Technical College Lady Jets lost their first game of the 2017 – 2018 season to Hillsborough Community College 88 – 82, but South Georgia Technical College Athletic Director and Lady Jets head coach James Frey said he was very proud of his team’s effort and he believes that it was a game where a lot of the freshmen grew up. The Lady Jets are ranked 13th in the nation in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) standings and are now 5...

South Georgia Technical College’s Americus campus chapter of the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) inducted ten new members recently. The Fall 2017 new members participated in an induction ceremony that included a candle lighting, membership pledge, and a pinning ceremony. Those who were inducted include Lauren Taylor Ard of Americus, Virgil Thomas Howell of Ellaville, Colyn Anthony Johnson of Nicholls, Mark Allen Miller of Canton, Bailey Judson Mills of Cordele, Eva Jean Porter of...

The South Georgia Technical College Computer Information Systems advisory committee met recently in the Odom Center Conference Room on the SGTC Americus campus. The purpose of the advisory committee is to assist South Georgia Tech faculty and staff in continuous quality improvement of the Computer Information System program. SGTC Computer Information Systems instructor Andrea Ingram provided the committee with updates and information about program changes, enrollment, community activities,...

Lisa Truitt of Americus has been hired as the GED Chief Examiner for South Georgia Technical College, announced SGTC President Dr. John Watford recently. As chief examiner, Truitt will report to Dean of Adult Education Lillie Ann Winn and Vice President of Academic Affairs David Kuipers. Truitt brings over 30 years of relevant experience to the college. She comes to SGTC from Macon County High School, where she worked for 19 years as the principal’s administrative assistant and school...

The South Georgia Technical College Practical Nursing advisory committee met recently in the McLain Hall building on the SGTC Americus campus to discuss the career field and training with one another. The purpose of the advisory committee is to assist South Georgia Tech faculty and staff in continuous quality improvement of the Early Childhood Care and Education program. SGTC practical nursing Americus campus instructors Christine Rundle and Jennifer Childs provided the committee with...

Bailey Mills of Cordele, an Aviation Maintenance Technology student at South Georgia Technical College, was named the SGTC Student of Excellence for the month of November during a recent recognition ceremony held in the John M. Pope Industrial Technology Center on the college’s Americus campus. Mills was nominated for the award by his instructor and former instructor of the year Charles Christmas. Christmas presented him with a nomination certificate and spoke to the audience of...

The South Georgia Technical College Lady Jets offense clicked in a 90-61 routing of conference foes Atlanta Metropolitan College (3-3, 0-1) at home recently.  The No. 13 nationally ranked Lady Jets improve to 4-0 overall (2-0) and remain tied for first in the Georgia Collegiate Athletics Association (GCAA). The Lady Jets’ offense got off to a slow start, but began to click early in the first quarter – closing out the quarter with 29 points on the board to Atlanta Metro’s 16. The Lady...

The South Georgia Technical College Early Childhood Care and Education advisory committee met recently in the Odom Center Conference Room on the SGTC Americus campus. The purpose of the advisory committee is to assist South Georgia Tech faculty and staff in continuous quality improvement of the Early Childhood Care and Education program. SGTC Early Childhood Care and Education Americus campus instructor Jaye Cripe and Crisp County Center campus instructor Lisa Penton provided the committee...

The South Georgia Technical College General Education and Learning Support advisory committee met recently in the Energy and Transportation Center on the SGTC Americus campus. The purpose of the advisory committee is to assist South Georgia Technical College faculty and staff in continuous quality improvement of the General Education and Learning Support programs. SGTC general education instructors provided the committee with updates and information about program changes, enrollment,...

South Georgia Technical College’s current Law Enforcement Academy (LEA) cadets recently visited the Georgia Supreme Court in Atlanta where they participated in a mock trial and learned about the state’s highest court. Prior to participating in the mock trial, Cadet Class 17-02 was given an overview and tour of the Court. After the tour, the cadets proceeded to the Robe Room, where nine of them prepared for their roles as justices by donning the black robes worn by the members of the...

The South Georgia Technical College Lady Jets are still undefeated on the 2017 – 2018 season and are 1-0 and tied for first place in the Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA) after defeating Albany Tech 63 – 47 in Albany recently. The Lady Jets are currently ranked 13th in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division 1 women’s basketball standings. The Jets are currently 1- 2 on the season. They dropped an 85 – 57 decision to Eastern Florida State...

Americus, GA – A new endowed scholarship in memory of fallen Americus Police Officer Nicholas R. Smarr and Georgia Southwestern State University Campus Safety Officer Jody C. Smith was established at South Georgia Technical College recently. SGTC President Dr. John Watford, SGTC Foundation Executive Director Su Ann Bird and SGTC Dean of Academic Affairs over the Law Enforcement Academy Vanessa Wall accepted the anonymous donation on behalf of the South Georgia Technical College...