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South Georgia Technical College recently donated nearly $700 worth of holiday gifts to Clark’s Christmas Kids, a statewide initiative that collects presents for children in Georgia’s foster care system. This year, SGTC sponsored six children, purchasing gifts from their individual wish lists to help ensure they experience the joy and magic of the holiday season. Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs Josh Curtin personally delivered the donations to the Clark’s Christmas...

South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) recently honored 17 graduates of its Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) program during a pinning ceremony held in the LaPorte Auditorium at the college’s Crisp County Center. The event was attended by more than 50 family members and friends, who gathered to celebrate the students' accomplishments. Instructors Chad Mays and Brittany Bertelson led the ceremony, recognizing the students for their dedication and hard work throughout the...

The South Georgia Technical College Adult Education department has led the Technical College System of Georgia in Postsecondary Transition percentages for two consecutive years. The report was for the FY 24 and the FY25 years. “This is extremely impressive and I am very proud of SGTC Dean of Adult Education Tracy Israel and her department,” said South Georgi Technical College President Dr. John Watford. “On behalf of the college, I would like to congratulate Tracy Israel and...

South Georgia Technical College Foundation Trustee Daniel Lindsey Torbert was recognized as SGTC’s Champion for Education at the Chattahoochee-Flint RESA Champions for Education celebration held recently in the John M. Pope Center on the SGTC Americus campus. Approximately 25 individuals were selected by local school districts and partners of the Chattahoochee-Flint RESA to be recognized as the 2025 Champions for Education. These individuals are often the unsung heroes whose...

Two brothers from Vienna, Georgia—Joshua and Luke Bartlett—are proving that a strong foundation in math and a supportive family can spark success in both the classroom and the workforce. Homeschooled by their mother, Heather Bartlett, a longtime wedding cake baker, the brothers developed independent thinking and a deep appreciation for learning early on. Joshua Bartlett earned his diploma in Electrical Systems Technology from South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) in 2023 under...

Christopher Sherwood of Butler was presented with the Lou Crouch Law Enforcement Scholarship by the South Georgia Technical College Foundation at the completion of the South Georgia Technical College Law Enforcement Academy Class 25 – 01 graduation ceremony recently. Sherwood earned his Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification from the South Georgia Technical College Law Enforcement Academy. He also received the LEA Academic Achievement Award for having the highest...

The South Georgia Technical College Foundation recognized Lou Crouch of Elko, Ga for his support of the SGTC Foundation during SGTC’s Law Enforcement Academy Class 25- 01 graduation ceremony in the John M. Pope Center on the Americus campus recently. “The SGTC Foundation is very pleased to recognize Lou Crouch today for his support of the college, the SGTC Foundation, and the Law Enforcement Academy and its students with this token of appreciation,” said SGTC Vice President of...

South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) recently held the inaugural meeting of its Automation Technology Advisory Committee in the program’s classroom at the SGTC Crisp County Center. Instructor David Price welcomed faculty, administrators, and industry representatives to discuss the newly launched program. Topics included admissions requirements, financial aid options, dual enrollment opportunities, curriculum and course descriptions, and the available technical certificates of credit...

When Juan Alejo arrived in the United States from Monterrey, Mexico, at the age of 21, he brought with him an industrious spirit and a vision for a better future. That journey recently came full circle when he graduated from South Georgia Technical College with a diploma in Electrical Systems Technology. Alejo’s path began in earnest in 2015 when he joined PRODMOD Manufacturing in Ellaville, Georgia, as an electrical helper. Over time, he rose through the ranks and has spent the...

South Georgia Technical College recently held its Fall 2025 High School Equivalency graduation ceremony in the John M. Pope Industrial Technology Center on the SGTC Americus campus. Thirty-six students earned their General Educational Development (GED) Diploma or High School Equivalency and were recognized for that accomplishment. James Ingram, South Georgia Technical College Adult Education Instructor at Sumter County Corrections, was the guest speaker at the event, which...

The Precision Machining and Manufacturing program and the Welding and Joining Technology program at South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) recently held a joint advisory committee meeting on the college’s Americus campus. The session took place in the welding classroom of the McClendon Building and brought together faculty and industry professionals to discuss the current state of the programs and gather feedback for continued growth and improvement. The purpose of the advisory...

Eighteen students from South Georgia Technical College’s Practical Nursing program were honored in a recent pinning ceremony held in the John M. Pope Industrial Technology Center on the Americus campus. Surrounded by family, friends, faculty, and administrators, the graduates took part in the time-honored tradition celebrating their entry into the nursing profession. SGTC President Dr. John Watford welcomed those in attendance and congratulated the graduates on their...