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Brittny Wright-McGrady rejoins SGTC as its High School Initiatives Coordinator.   Brittny Wright-McGrady of Americus has been selected as the High School Coordinator for South Georgia Technical College effective immediately, announced SGTC President Dr. John Watford.  She will report to Vice President of Academic Affairs Julie Partain.    “We are pleased that Brittny Wright-McGrady has decided to return to South Georgia Technical College as our High School Coordinator,” said Dr....

South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford (left) is shown above presenting Ernest Calvin Mansfield of Americus, a Presidential Honor Graduate with his Associate Degree in Criminal Justice.Over 230 individuals earned the right to be recognized at the South Georgia Technical College’s Fall 2023 commencement ceremony Thursday, December 14, at 6 p.m. in the James S. Peters gymnasium.  This was SGTC’s second graduation ceremony for 2023.  Approximately 200 individuals...

Shown above are SGTC Dean of Adult Education Lillie Ann Winn, speaker Katelyn Thorpe and SGTC President Dr. John Watford.   South Georgia Technical College recently held its Fall 2023 High School Equivalency graduation ceremony in the John M. Pope Industrial Technology Center on the SGTC Americus campus.  Forty-one students earned their General Educational Development (GED) Diploma and were recognized for that accomplishment.   Katelyn M. Thorpe, South Georgia Technical College Adult...

Pictured are recent graduates of the SGTC Practical Nursing program and their instructors at the recent pinning ceremony. Shown left to right are instructors Christine Rundle and Brandi Chappell; graduates Morgan Senkbeil, Jesse Adkins, Shahida Clarke, Kareem Volley, Diamond Hollis, Kimberly Barnes, Robert West, Aderica Ross, Takeya Hollis, and Youlander Sawyer-Brewton; and instructors Raissa Welch and Jennifer Childs.Ten graduates of the South Georgia Technical College Practical Nursing...

Shown above is the University HQ badge for South Georgia Technical College earning the 3rd best college in Georgia to earn an Associate Degree.    South Georgia Technical College was selected as the third best college in Georgia to earn an associate degree according to University HQ.    The ranking was based on cost of tuition, admission rate, retention rate, graduation rate, graduating salary, number of programs offered, online programs offered, loan default rate, diplomas awarded, percent...

South Georgia Technical College Director of Business and Industry Services Paul Farr, SGTC Economic Development Assistant and Partnership Coordinator Tami Blount are shown above with Kyle Glenn Holcombe scholarship winners Landen Woody of Nashville, GA; Kaeden Barnett of Nashville, GA; and Brayden Dickerson of Madison, GA, and SGTC President Dr. John Watford.     The South Georgia Technical College Foundation’s Kyle Glenn Holcombe Memorial Scholarship was presented to South Georgia Technical...

South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford (left) is shown above with retiring Vickie Austin.    South Georgia Technical College faculty, staff, family, friends, and administrators honored Vickie Austin for over two decades of faithful service to thousands of high school and college students during a retirement reception held in John M. Pope Industrial Technology Center on the Americus campus.    Vickie Harris Austin, SGTC High School Coordinator, recently announced her...

Deonte Williams, 2, was selected as the GCAA Men’s Basketball Player of the Week recently.   South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Jet Deonte Williams recently was selected as the Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA) Men’s Basketball Player of the Week following SGTC’s win over Chattahoochee Valley Community College. This is the second time this season he has been tapped for the honor.    Deonte Williams, a 6’ 6” sophomore guard from Sydney, Australia, scored 17 points,...

Vickie Austin to retire from SGTC at the end of December 2023.   South Georgia Technical College High School Coordinator Vickie Harris Austin recently announced she is retiring from the college after over 18 years in one department and a total of 25-years with the state of Georgia.  She plans to retire at the end of 2023.    “I have so many wonderful memories,” said Austin.  “South Georgia Technical College is a wonderful place to work.  I feel like it is a family.  I have my...

SGTC Foundation Chair Bill Harris and his wife, Ann, are shown above with SGTC President Dr. John and Barbara Watford.    The South Georgia Technical College Foundation and South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford hosted a special Holiday Buffet recently to thank all SGTC faculty, staff, alumni, retirees, foundation supporters, and business and industry partners for their support of the college and its students.  This is the college’s 75th anniversary of supporting...

Individuals entered the campus by the P2 Navy Plane engulfed in lights.SGTC Culinary Arts instructor Chef Ricky Watzlowick and Culinary Arts students handed out boxes of goodies for each car load.    The South Georgia Technical College 8th annual “Light Up Your Future” Drive-Thru event was a huge success again with nearly 1,000 individuals riding around the SGTC campus  in cars, vans, and trucks to see the Holiday Lights and kick off the Christmas season.     “We love the creativity...

Glenn Bryant hired as SGTC custodial worker. He is the third generation of his family to work at South Georgia Tech.   Glenn Martin Bryant of Americus has been hired as a Custodial Worker on the Americus campus, announced South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford. He will report to Maintenance Director Jeff Wiseman and Vice President of Campus Operations/Adult Education/WIOA Karen Werling.    Glenn Bryant is the third generation of his family to work at South Georgia...