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South Georgia Technical College Dean of Enrollment Julie Partain is shown above with Rebecca Stackhouse, SGTC Crisp County Culinary Arts Instructor Hunter Little, Lisa Leggett, Nutritional Services Director for Crisp County School, Steve Southwell, Owner of Smoakes BBQ in Cordele; Larry Jackson, Nutritional Services Director at Furlow Charter School; SGTC Culinary Arts Assistant Instructor Corcynthia Monts, Ethel Waters, Chef Juan Castilla, Q&A Manager Golden Gourmet in Americus and SGTC...

Members of the South Georgia Technical College’s Presidential Cabinet are shown above in front of the college’s Christmas tree in the John M. Pope Center on the Americus campus with many of the items that were donated for the Governor’s and Georgia Division of Family and Children Services “Secret Santa” program. Every division of the college participated in the “Secret Santa” program and these individuals are a representative of those groups. The faculty and staff of South...

SGTC Marketing Specialist Patrick Peacock speaks to a class at Dublin High School about his experiences making independent films.South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Marketing Specialist and filmmaker Patrick Peacock recently spoke to a class of high school students in Dublin, GA about his experience making independent films. Peacock was invited by Dublin High School CTAE Audio Visual Film & Technology/Drama teacher Jeremy Ellenberg to speak on filmmaking techniques and the opportunities...

The winning team from SGTC's aviation programsA team of students from South Georgia Technical College’s (SGTC) aviation program recently bested a team of SGTC faculty and staff to claim this year’s intramural softball championship. The aviation students dominated from the outset, winning 14-2. Vanessa Wall, Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs, coordinated the intramural softball season, which began in September with teams representing several SGTC programs including aviation,...

D.W. Persall, Media & Library Services Specialist at the SGTC Crisp County Center, provides students tips on writing a quality cover letter during a recent workshop.The South Georgia Technical College Crisp County Center recently held a workshop for students on how to create a professional resume and cover letter as well as how to prepare for and perform in an interview. D.W. Persall, Media & Library Services Specialist at the Crisp County Center, conducted the workshop and also stressed the...

South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford (standing right) is shown talking with South Georgia Technical College employees and students during the recent Spring Semester registration. SGTC will hold another Spring Semester registration on January 7th. South Georgia Technical College was recognized as the 12th most affordable college and university in the United States in a poll released by EDsmart recently. Only colleges with an average net price of less than $3,500...

Pictured is one of SGTC’s 18-wheel rigs adorned for the Light Up Your Future celebration.South Georgia Technical College will host the fourth annual “Light Up Your Future” event Tuesday, December 3rd from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. The community is invited to join the fun at this free celebration on the lawn between the Odom Center and Hicks Hall on the Americus Campus. Participants can also attend the SGTC Jets basketball game against Action Sports Academy free of charge. Tipoff is at...

SGTC Culinary Arts adjunct instructor Corcynthia Monts (left) and a group of dual enrollment students from ASHS recently enjoyed a field experience at Ruby Tuesday in Americus.A group of students from Americus Sumter High School (ASHS) dually enrolled in the South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Culinary Arts program recently had the opportunity to visit Ruby Tuesday restaurant in Americus. For the students, the trip was an opportunity to experience fine dining and grade the hospitality of...

Pictured are members of the SGTC Practical Nursing advisory committee. Seated left to right are Jennifer Childs, Tammi Johnston, and Debra Mims. Second row (l-r): Susie Fussell, Sandhya Muljibhai, Christine Rundle, Shelley Gore, Kristi Hasty, Dr. David Finley. Third row (l-r): Debra Webb, Trina Murray, Chance McGough, Juanita Wells.The South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Practical Nursing advisory committee met recently in McLain Hall on the SGTC Campus. The purpose of the advisory...

Retiring SGTC Math instructor Kim Miller (center) is pictured with her family (l-r): her son Andrew Miller, husband Robert Miller, and parents Melissa and Johnny Gordon.The Crisp County Center of South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) recently held a reception to honor Kim Miller, who is retiring after more than 27 years of service to the college. Miller began her career with SGTC as a part-time Adult Literacy/GED instructor. In 1992, she was hired as a full-time Adult Literacy instructor....

Technical College System of Georgia Commissioner Matt Arthur (center front row) is shown above with advancement, marketing, and alumni representatives from the Technical College System of Georgia who attended the GEAC conference.Young Harris, GA - Dr. Steve Wrigley, Chancellor of the University System of Georgia, and Matt Arthur, Commissioner of the Technical College System of Georgia were the featured speakers at the Georgia Education Advancement Council (GEAC) meeting in Young Harris, GA...

Pictured left to right are CIS advisory committee members Racarda Blackmon of Magnolia Manor, SGTC Academic Dean Dr. Andrea Oates, Pie Smith and Michael Wilson from the Sumter County Board of Education, SGTC CIS instructor Andrea Ingram, SGTC Academic Affairs Administrative Assistant April Hilliard, and Will Patterson of Phoebe Putney Health Systems. Not pictured is Christopher Saunders of NEOS Technologies.The South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Computer Information Systems (CIS)...