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Atlanta, GA - South Georgia Technical College students proudly represented the college at the 2026 Georgia SkillsUSA State Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta and won five Gold, four Silver, and three Bronze medals in competition against other college/postsecondary students from around the state. “I am so proud of the accomplishments of our students,” said South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford. “These students and their instructors demonstrated their...

The Architectural and Engineering Drawing Technology (Drafting) program Advisory Committee at South Georgia Technical College recently held its fall semester meeting in the John M. Pope Industrial Technology Center on the Americus campus. Industry representatives met with SGTC faculty and staff to review program updates and discuss continued improvements to the college’s drafting curriculum. Instructor Kristie Hudson shared updates on enrollment, instructional advancements, and...

Swainsboro, GA - The South Georgia Technical College Lady Jets traveled to Swainsboro and defeated the East Georgia State College Lady Bobcats, 79 – 70 in a Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA) conference match-up. The Lady Jets were tied for first place with East Georgia State College prior to the Lady Bobcats having to forfeit a number of games due to an ineligible player. The win Monday night combined with East Georgia’s forfeits allowed South Georgia Tech to move to...

South Georgia Technical College is celebrating nearly 78 years of success as an educational institution and in honor of this proud past and promising future, the college will be hosting a Homecoming/Alumni/Sophomore Day Celebration on Saturday, February 28th in the James S. Peters gymnasium in conjunction with the Jets and Lady Jets basketball games and Sophomore Day recognition. The public is invited to attend this free event. Games start at 1 p.m. SGTC faculty, staff and...

In the rematch pitting the South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Campus Safety Jets Champions against the Student Affairs Jets in an SGTC Intramural Basketball Challenge as part of Homecoming Week, SGTC Student Affairs Vice President Eulish Kinchens finally got her revenge over SGTC Police Chief Calvin Hodge and his Campus Safety Jets. Prior to the Fall Semester break last semester, only two points decided the winner of the South Georgia Technical College Student Affairs intramural...

South Georgia Technical College’s Matt Mbole, a 6’ 11” sophomore center for the Jets, is ranked first in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) in rebounds for the second week in a row and Lady Jets freshman guard Ja’Niya Broome is listed as second in the NJCAA women’s Division 1 rankings in points per game for the second week in a row. Lady Jets Sophomore guard Taja Bennett was also listed among the leading scorers in the NJCAA Division 1 women’s...

The Automotive Technology Advisory Committee at South Georgia Technical College recently gathered in the Morgan Transportation Building on the Americus campus for its regular meeting to review program updates and discuss current trends shaping the automotive industry. The committee serves as an important connection between the college and industry professionals, helping ensure the program remains aligned with workforce demands. Automotive Technology Instructor Brandon Dean shared...

South Georgia Technical College recently hosted a S.M.A.R.T. Goals workshop at the SGTC Crisp County Center, led by DW Persall, Media and Library Services Specialist. The session focused on helping students develop effective goal-setting strategies that support academic success, career readiness, and personal growth. The workshop was part of SGTC’s Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP), which emphasizes the development of essential soft skills students need to thrive in the workplace....

South Georgia Technical College sophomore guard Jaidyn Elam of Pontiac, MI was selected as the Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA) Division I women’s basketball Player of the Week for February 23, 2026. This was her first time being selected. The Lady Jets are riding a five-game winning streak and are currently tied for first place in the GCAA with East Georgia State College. The Lady Jets are currently 9 – 2 and 14 – 12 on the season. The 5’ 11” guard scored...

The South Georgia Technical College Jets and Lady Jets took convincing wins over the Andrew College Tigers and Lady Tigers Saturday in the Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA) match-ups in the Hangar. The Lady Jets opened with an 89 – 66 win and then the Jets roared to an 89 – 49 victory. The Lady Jets remained tied for first place in the GCAA with East Georgia State College. The Lady Jets are 9 – 2 in the conference and 14 – 12 overall. The South Georgia Technical...

Carolyn Sims, a proud graduate of South Georgia Technical College (SGTC), has built an inspiring career bridging education, youth development, and workforce readiness. After completing multiple programs at SGTC including Cosmetology and Early Childhood Care and Education and attending classes in Criminal Justice and Business Technology, she is now helping young people find their passion. Sims is currently working at the Southwest Georgia United YouthBuild program as a Career...

South Georgia Technical College Police Chief and Director of Campus Safety Calvin Hodge, Jr., administered the Technical College System of Georgia Law Enforcement oath of office to SGTC full-time police officer Matthew Perrine. Perrine is a 2022 graduate of the South Georgia Technical College Criminal Justice Department and is a graduate of the SGTC Basic Mandate Law Enforcement Academy. He is also a Peace Officer’s Standards and Training (POST) certified officer. He worked for...