Athletics News

AMERICUS, GA – Faculty, staff, students, and community members gathered at South Georgia Technical College for an uplifting and powerful Black History Program featuring guest speaker Rev. Christopher O’Bryant, who delivered a message of faith, perseverance, and vision. The theme was “Soaring to the Future, Remembering the Past.” O’Bryant is Pastor of Saint Luke Baptist Church in Macon, Georgia, but grew up in Americus and graduated from Sumter County Comprehensive High...

Two additional groups of fifth-grade students from Crisp County Elementary recently visited South Georgia Technical College’s Crisp County Center in Cordele for a day of hands-on learning and exploration. The events were held in partnership with Chattahoochee-Flint RESA to introduce students to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) concepts and other career pathways offered at SGTC. During their visit, students participated in interactive learning sessions led by...

South Georgia Technical College Crisp County Center Welding Instructor Brenda Butler Gilliam or “Mrs. B” as she was affectionately known, officially retired at the end of 2018 after 19 years of teaching welding to students on both the Americus and Crisp County Center campuses. Now she is back working part-time in a new capacity but still making a difference. She is currently serving as the South Georgia Technical College SkillsUSA Advisor. She has excelled at this job just like she...

Atlanta, GA - South Georgia Technical College students proudly represented the college at the 2026 Georgia SkillsUSA State Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta and won five Gold, four Silver, and three Bronze medals in competition against other college/postsecondary students from around the state. “I am so proud of the accomplishments of our students,” said South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford. “These students and their instructors demonstrated their...

The Architectural and Engineering Drawing Technology (Drafting) program Advisory Committee at South Georgia Technical College recently held its fall semester meeting in the John M. Pope Industrial Technology Center on the Americus campus. Industry representatives met with SGTC faculty and staff to review program updates and discuss continued improvements to the college’s drafting curriculum. Instructor Kristie Hudson shared updates on enrollment, instructional advancements, and...

Swainsboro, GA - The South Georgia Technical College Lady Jets traveled to Swainsboro and defeated the East Georgia State College Lady Bobcats, 79 – 70 in a Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA) conference match-up. The Lady Jets were tied for first place with East Georgia State College prior to the Lady Bobcats having to forfeit a number of games due to an ineligible player. The win Monday night combined with East Georgia’s forfeits allowed South Georgia Tech to move to...

South Georgia Technical College is celebrating nearly 78 years of success as an educational institution and in honor of this proud past and promising future, the college will be hosting a Homecoming/Alumni/Sophomore Day Celebration on Saturday, February 28th in the James S. Peters gymnasium in conjunction with the Jets and Lady Jets basketball games and Sophomore Day recognition. The public is invited to attend this free event. Games start at 1 p.m. SGTC faculty, staff and...

In the rematch pitting the South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Campus Safety Jets Champions against the Student Affairs Jets in an SGTC Intramural Basketball Challenge as part of Homecoming Week, SGTC Student Affairs Vice President Eulish Kinchens finally got her revenge over SGTC Police Chief Calvin Hodge and his Campus Safety Jets. Prior to the Fall Semester break last semester, only two points decided the winner of the South Georgia Technical College Student Affairs intramural...

South Georgia Technical College’s Matt Mbole, a 6’ 11” sophomore center for the Jets, is ranked first in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) in rebounds for the second week in a row and Lady Jets freshman guard Ja’Niya Broome is listed as second in the NJCAA women’s Division 1 rankings in points per game for the second week in a row. Lady Jets Sophomore guard Taja Bennett was also listed among the leading scorers in the NJCAA Division 1 women’s...

The Automotive Technology Advisory Committee at South Georgia Technical College recently gathered in the Morgan Transportation Building on the Americus campus for its regular meeting to review program updates and discuss current trends shaping the automotive industry. The committee serves as an important connection between the college and industry professionals, helping ensure the program remains aligned with workforce demands. Automotive Technology Instructor Brandon Dean shared...

South Georgia Technical College recently hosted a S.M.A.R.T. Goals workshop at the SGTC Crisp County Center, led by DW Persall, Media and Library Services Specialist. The session focused on helping students develop effective goal-setting strategies that support academic success, career readiness, and personal growth. The workshop was part of SGTC’s Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP), which emphasizes the development of essential soft skills students need to thrive in the workplace....

South Georgia Technical College sophomore guard Jaidyn Elam of Pontiac, MI was selected as the Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA) Division I women’s basketball Player of the Week for February 23, 2026. This was her first time being selected. The Lady Jets are riding a five-game winning streak and are currently tied for first place in the GCAA with East Georgia State College. The Lady Jets are currently 9 – 2 and 14 – 12 on the season. The 5’ 11” guard scored...