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South Georgia Technical College 1967 Practical Nursing graduate Charles W. Jenkins, Sr., of Columbus, GA, recently was recognized by South Georgia Technical College as its 2025 “Alumnus of the Year.” His name was also submitted to the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) during its 2025 Fall Leadership Conference in Savannah Georgia where he was listed as an “Alumnus of the Year” along with representatives from 21 other technical colleges. “I am so proud to present...

South Georgia Technical College’s (SGTC) Career Services office recently conducted a comprehensive resume writing and career readiness workshop for students in the Electrical Lineworker program on the Americus campus. The workshop, led by Career Services Director Cynthia Carter, was designed to help students prepare for successful job searches as they near completion of their program. Carter emphasized the importance of a well-crafted resume as a tool to secure interviews and stand...

Joshua Bartlett of Vienna was honored recently as the overall Fall 2025 Student of Excellence for the South Georgia Technical College Crisp County Center. Bartlett is an Electrical Systems Technology student and was nominated by instructor Jeff Sheppard. As the overall winner, Bartlett received a $50 check, an engraved personal plaque, a congratulatory letter from SGTC President Dr. John Watford and a “Student of Excellence” t-shirt. His name was also engraved on a perpetual...

The South Georgia Technical College Crisp County Center recently hosted a Financial Literacy Workshop for students, faculty, and staff, featuring Michael Jenkins, Vice President and Branch Manager of Regions Bank. The workshop was designed to empower participants with essential financial knowledge and practical tools for managing personal finances. During the engaging session, Jenkins walked attendees through foundational financial concepts, including budgeting, saving, credit...

SAVANNAH, GA - The South Georgia Technical College Board of Directors was recognized as a fully certified board at the Technical College Directors Association and the Technical College Foundation Association Leadership conference in Savannah recently. This is the 17th consecutive year that the SGTC Board has been recognized. All six members of the South Georgia Technical College Board of Directors have completed individual board member certification training and are fully certified...

South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford was selected as one of Georgia’s 500 Most Influential Leaders for 2025 for the field of education by Georgia Trend Magazine. See the full article at: Top 500 Most Influential Leaders in Georgia. Dr. Watford is in his ninth year as President of South Georgia Technical College which was recently named as the 8th top two-year college in the United States by EDsmart.org and also listed as the 16th Best Value Two-Year College...

Three Welding and Joining Technology students at South Georgia Technical College are proving that dedication and hands-on experience pave the way to career success. Under the guidance of instructor Tom Mayo, the students have spent the past year developing their skills and preparing to enter the workforce upon graduation in December. Jeremy Gonzalez, a 2024 honor graduate and salutatorian of Dooly County High School, will earn both his Welding and Joining Technology diploma and a...

South Georgia Technical College Director of Business and Industry Services for the Americus campus Paul Farr, is a graduate of the 2025 Technical College System of Georgia Senior Leadership Academy (SLA), a rigorous professional development program designed to prepare emerging leaders from across Georgia’s 22 technical colleges and the system office for senior-level positions in technical education. The 2025 cohort comprised a diverse group of talented professionals selected for...

Marianna, FL – The South Georgia Technical College Jets and Lady Jets both opened the 2025 -2026 basketball seasons with impressive wins over the weekend. The Jets took a 78 -76 overtime win over Chipola College on Halloween night in Marianna, Florida in the Chipola Classic before dropping an 88 – 81 decision to Tallahassee State College on Saturday. The Lady Jets also were on the road and came away with a 73 – 61 win over Cleveland State Community College in Cleveland, TN. The Jets...

South Georgia Technical College’s Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) program recently held its advisory committee meeting on the Americus campus to evaluate the program’s progress and discuss developments in the field of early childhood education. The advisory committee plays a vital role in helping SGTC faculty and staff continuously improve the program to meet industry needs and ensure student readiness. ECCE instructors Jaye Cripe (Americus campus) and Cambrette Hudson...

Felicia McKenney, a third-semester Environmental Horticulture student from Marion County, was awarded the Early Bloomers Garden Club annual scholarship at South Georgia Technical College recently. Patricia Perles, President-elect of the Early Bloomers Garden Club, and Sybil Smith, Treasurer, were on hand during the scholarship presentation with SGTC President Dr. John Watford and SGTC Foundation Executive Director and Vice President of Institutional Advancement Su Ann Bird. “On...

Criminal Justice students at South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) gained real-world insight into the challenges faced by domestic violence victims during a recent special guest presentation. The event was part of the Criminal Investigations course taught by Criminal Justice Instructor Teresa McCook. Eva Hope, Community Outreach & Training Coordinator for the Southwest Georgia Victims Assistance Alliance, Inc., served as the guest speaker. In addition to outlining the range of services...