Jets News

South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford honored the dedicated SGTC faculty and staff with an Employee Appreciation Day Celebration. The event, held on the college’s Americus campus, brought together employees from across campuses and departments for an afternoon of good food, fun, fellowship and celebration. President Watford welcomed everyone to the lawn area outside the President’s House and expressed his gratitude for the commitment and hard work of the...

South Georgia Technical College’s Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) coordinator, Josh Curtin, Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs, has announced the members of the internal screening committee for the college’s prestigious GOAL honor. This committee plays a vital role in identifying and advancing top student nominees who exemplify the values of technical education. The internal screening committee will conduct interviews in November with nominated students...

Eight South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Electrical Lineworker students were selected to receive the South Georgia Technical College Foundation’s Southeastern Electric Exchange’s Electrical (S.E.E.) Lineworker Scholarships. The $1,000 scholarships were awarded to: Bryce Roberts of Pelham, Jadyn Tingle of Milledgeville, Jacob McKinley of Kathleen, Logan Comerford and Morgan Folds of LaGrange, Cooper Milner of Albany, Austin Anthony of Box Springs, and Jack Cox of Fortson. S.E.E....

Students from the South Georgia Technical College Cosmetology program recently volunteered their time and talents at a breast cancer screening event hosted by the Dougherty County Health Department in Albany. The event, which offered free breast cancer screenings to the public, was part of an initiative to promote awareness and early detection. As part of their community outreach, the SGTC students provided free nail polish services to attendees, adding a personal and uplifting touch...

The Magnolia Manor golf team consisting of Ty Kinslow, Steven Avant and Chandler Studdard captured first place and “Red Jackets” with a score of 46 at the 11th annual South Georgia Technical College Jets Booster Club Sparky Reeves Golf Classic Tournament at the Griffin Bell Golf and Conference Center in Americus, Georgia. Magnolia Manor finished second last year. There was a two-way tie for first place with identical 46 scores but a regression tie scoring option on Hole 18...

The South Georgia Technical College Student Government Association (SGA) held its first meeting of the academic year recently on the Americus campus. The meeting, led by Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs Josh Curtin, focused on electing officers and outlining plans for student activities and initiatives in the coming year. During the meeting, members elected Jesse Cadenhead as president, Cheyenne Wiggins as vice president, A’Neya Mack as secretary, Tayla Brantley as...

South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) recently held its Student of Excellence ceremony for October, recognizing Tayla Brantley, an Early Childhood Care and Education student from Conyers, as the overall winner. She was nominated by her instructor, Jaye Cripe. The Student of Excellence award is given each month to one student from select divisions, chosen based on criteria such as grades, participation in clubs and organizations, work ethic, and program completion. Instructors...

Officers from the Regional Department of Transportation office visited the South Georgia Technical College Crisp County Center Commercial Truck Driving class recently to talk with students about commercial truck driving rules and regulations. Captain Dusty Ellington and Sgt. Kelly of the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division taught the SGTC Crisp County CDL students what to expect when getting pulled over in a commercial vehicle as well as how to prepare for an inspection. ...

South Georgia Technical College Police Chief Calvin Hodge, Jr. and the members of the SGTC Police Department and Campus Safety Office invited faculty, staff, and students to “Coffee With A Cop” in the Odom Center Lobby area. The event was held in honor of “Coffee With A Cop” Day on October 1st. Faculty, staff, and students were treated to free coffee, donuts, juice, fruit and more. The SGTC Police Department and Campus Safety Officers passed out SGTC Campus Police Department...

Magnolia Manor Senior Living is partnering with South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) to provide easy access to additional educational opportunities for its employees. SGTC officials visited Magnolia Manor in Americus to talk with employees about admissions procedures, financial aid, academic resources, academic programs available, and more. The partnership is designed to provide tuition assistance, priority admissions acceptance, application fee waivers, access to tutoring and workshops...

Students in Teresa McCook’s Principles of Law Enforcement class at South Georgia Technical College recently gained firsthand insight into careers in law enforcement through a special session with four state officers representing different agencies. As part of their coursework, students are studying the four divisions of law enforcement — local/city, county, state, and federal — and the varying requirements and training for each. The visiting officers shared their experiences,...

South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Academic Dean Brett Murray along with SGTC Crisp County Welding Instructor Tom Mayo and Automation Technology Instructor David Price met with members of the Georgia Pacific (GP) Lumber Plant management team in Albany recently. Georgia Pacific Human Resources Director Nicole Black invited South Georgia Technical College officials to meet to discuss training opportunities for their staff as well as potential new hires. SGTC officials met Black,...