Jets News

Charlotte, NC – South Georgia Technical College Lady Jets rising sophomore center Femme Sikuzani has been selected to the 2019 – 2020 NJCAA Women’s Basketball Coaches Association All-Star team.  Niya McGuire, who played for Tyler Junior College in Texas last season, was also selected.  She is transferring to SGTC to play for the Lady Jets as a sophomore.    “I am excited for both Femme and Niya,” said SGTC Athletic Director and Lady Jets head coach James Frey. “Femme had a...

   South Georgia Technical College is sending out hundreds of acceptance letters to new students for its upcoming Fall Semester beginning with the word “Congratulations!”   South Georgia Technical College’s Fall Semester begins August 17th.   The college is removing potential enrollment obstacles by waiving entrance exams.    New and existing students are encouraged to attend South Georgia Tech’s in-person Fall Semester orientation and registration anytime between 9 a.m. and 4...

    South Georgia Technical College has created a COVID-19 informational video to alert faculty, staff, and students to important facts about the virus, how it is spread, its symptoms, and preventive measures designed to reduce the spread of COVID-19.    “We realize that there are a lot of questions and uncertainty right now about the Coronavirus and how it affects individuals,” said South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford.  “The safety of students, faculty, and...

   South Georgia Technical College Crisp County Center Practical Nursing Instructor Cathy Freeman will be retiring from that position effective June 30, 2020, announced South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford.  She has over 18 years of service as a nursing instructor at SGTC and over 50 years as a nursing professional.    “I had the pleasure of working closely with Cathy Freeman when I was the Vice President of Operations for the Crisp County Center,” said South...

Cathy Freeman is retiring from her position as South Georgia Technical College Crisp County Center Nursing Instructor effective June 30th, 2020.

     Jamie McNeilly, the starting point guard for the South Georgia Technical College 2003 – 2004 Jets basketball team, continues to make a name for himself in collegiate basketball as he enters his second year as the associate head coach for the NCAA Division I Texas A & M Aggies.  He has been a part of Coach Buzz Williams coaching staff for the past 12 seasons including his time at Texas A & M as well as coaching stints at Marquette and Virginia Tech.    Texas A & M finished the...

Jamie McNeilly, a former South Georgia Technical College Jets basketball player, is now the associate head coach at Texas A & M.

    There are a lot of questions and uncertainty about what retuning to campus and classes will look like at South Georgia Technical College for the remainder of summer semester and for Fall 2020.  South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford released an update for students and the community this week.  The complete video update is located at: https://youtu.be/cGCAsDCIeYI    “Things are evolving but we are working on a plan that is flexible, safe, and effective,” said...

   Glynn Cobb of Richland, has announced that he plans to retire from South Georgia Technical College as the Air Conditioning Technology Instructor on the Americus campus effective June 30, 2020, announced South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford.  He has been with the college for 24 years.     “Glynn Cobb is an excellent instructor and we are going to miss him and his dedication to our students,” said President Watford.  “He knows his subject matter and works with...

Glynn Cobb has announced that he will retire as the Americus campus Air Conditioning Instructor effective June 30, 2020.

   For nearly 30 years, Linda Patrick Edge has been a constant presence on the South Georgia Technical College Americus campus volunteering to help students, faculty, and staff in her position as an Administrative Assistant.  Today, she has announced that she will be officially retiring on June 30, 2020.    “After reflecting on my tenure at SGTC, the most memorable moments that I will always cherish are witnessing the exponential growth of our students and their productivity in the...

   Clifford Raymond Holt Jr., has been a constant on the South Georgia Technical College campus as a Dean of Academic Affairs for the past 22 years.  He has announced today that he will retire June 30th, 2020.    “It has been wonderful being a part of the South Georgia Tech family,” said Raymond Holt.  “I am blessed to have made many friends along the way and I wish everyone continued success.”    “Raymond and I first worked together as Academic Deans when he started to work...