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South Georgia Technical College Student Government Association (SGA) and National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) students attended the Georgia Fall Leadership Conference in Atlanta at the Crown Plaza Hotel and presented 52 books to the “Books For Keeps” organization as part of the group’s service project. SGTC Student Government Association President Jesse Cadenhead, along with students Greg Hester, A’Neya Mack, and Cheyenne Wiggins attended the conference with SGTC Career...

Marianna, FL – The South Georgia Technical College Lady Jets dropped back-to-back losses in the Chipola Classic in Marianna, FL over the weekend to fall to 3 – 7 on the season. They suffered a 71 – 66 loss to Bishop State Community College and then an 84 – 61 decision to the undefeated second-ranked Chipola State Indians. The Lady Jets seem to be struggling under third year Athletic Director and Lady Jets head coach Jason Carpenter who put together a combined 46 – 18 record...

Two South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Electrical Lineworker students were selected to receive the South Georgia Technical College Foundation’s Southeastern Electric Exchange’s Electrical (S.E.E.) Lineworker Scholarships. The $1,000 scholarships were awarded to: Jordan Bynes of Louisville, GA, and Ryan Harstad of Fortson, GA. S.E.E. has been supporting the electric utility industry since 1933. S.E.E.’s Line Worker Grant Program is a continuation of this...

SWAINSBORO, GA - The South Georgia Technical College Jets moved to 4 – 9 on the season after splitting decisions in the East Georgia State College Classic December 6th and 7th. The Jets lost to Brunswick Community College 82 – 77 in the opener and then rallied to defeat Richard Bland College 78 – 60 on Sunday. East Georgia State College walked away as the overall winner in the East Georgia State College Classic with wins over Richard Bland (85-67) and a narrow 69 – 64 victory...

This was the 10th anniversary of the South Georgia Technical College “Light Up Your Future” Drive-Thru event and it was a huge success again with nearly 1500 individuals riding around the SGTC campus in cars, vans, and trucks to see the Holiday Lights and kick off the Christmas season. The “Light Up Your Future” event has become a yearly tradition for many families and thousands of light-up gifts and individually wrapped goods were distributed as community members and...

Tallahassee, FL - The 20th nationally ranked Tallahassee State College Eagles ended the South Georgia Technical College Jets two-game winning streak when they rolled to a 79 – 66 victory in Tallahassee, Monday. The Jets are now 3 – 8 on the season. Tallahassee jumped out to an early lead and were up 38 – 26 at the end of the first half. The Jets rallied in the second half and narrowed the scoring deficit to only one point (40 – 41) but that still left them 13 points shy of a...

Americus, GA - The seventh nationally ranked Walters State Lady Senators walked away with two wins in the South Georgia Technical College Lady Jets Pete Arrington Thanksgiving Classic to be the only undefeated team in the tournament. They defeated Central Georgia Tech 85 – 81 in overtime in their opening game and then defeated Albany Tech 88 – 55 in their second match-up. The South Georgia Technical College Lady Jets were 1 – 1 in the tournament. They lost to the 17th...

The Sports and Fitness Management program at South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) recently hosted an advisory council meeting inside the James S. Peters Gymnasium on the college’s Americus campus. The gathering brought together industry professionals and SGTC faculty to discuss program updates and workforce trends shaping the field of sports, fitness, and recreation. Advisory councils at SGTC play a key role in maintaining the relevance and quality of academic offerings. These...

Scot Phillips, a representative of Icon Shears, recently visited the South Georgia Technical College Cosmetology program to provide a hands-on demonstration of professional-grade shears and share words of encouragement with students. During his visit, Phillips emphasized the importance of staying committed to learning and being open to coaching. “Study hard, work hard, and be coachable,” he advised, highlighting traits that contribute to long-term success in the cosmetology...

The Allied Health Advisory Committee at South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) recently met on the Cordele campus to review the latest developments in the college’s healthcare programs and discuss current trends shaping the medical field. Instructors Jennifer Childs (LPN), Carol Cowan (Medical Assisting), Deborah Fultz (CNA/Clinical), and Janice Wiseman (CNA) provided committee members with updates on curriculum revisions, enrollment growth, community outreach, and student...

South Georgia Technical College recently hosted a pair of workshops on test anxiety, offering students practical strategies to improve focus, reduce stress, and perform better during exams. Sessions were held on both the Americus campus and the Crisp County Center in Cordele. Dr. Michele Seay, Psychology instructor, led the Americus campus workshop. She guided students through the emotional, cognitive, and behavioral effects of test anxiety while emphasizing that the condition is...

The advisory committee for South Georgia Technical College’s Horticulture program met recently on the Americus campus to discuss the program’s progress and developments in the horticulture industry. Instructor Brandon Gross led the meeting and gave updates on enrollment, curriculum development, student involvement in the community, and other program highlights. Advisory committee members offered valuable insight on emerging instructional methods, technology updates, and...