Jets News

   South Georgia Technical College Jets sophomore guard Malik Battle from Douglasville, GA, and freshman center Fanta Gassama of Mataro, Spain, were both selected as the Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA) Division I men’s and women’s basketball players of the week for February 21, 2022.    This is the second week in a row that South Georgia Technical College men’s and women’s basketball players have been singled out for the GCAA Basketball Players of the Week.  Last...

     Five South Georgia Technical College students will travel to Atlanta to the SkillsUSA Georgia Skills and Leadership Conference, February 24th – 26th, to vie for Georgia Postsecondary SkillsUSA titles in various competitions and have the opportunity to advance to the SkillsUSA national conference.  The theme for the conference is “United as One.” SGTC Crisp County Center State SkillsUSA competitor Paula Coleman is shown above with Crisp County Center Criminal Justice...

Americus, GA –Approximately 50 high school students, parents and dealers from across the Southeastern United States attended South Georgia Technical College’s John Deere Agricultural Technology Open House held recently in the college’s John Deere Ag Technology lab and classrooms.     The event was sponsored by South Georgia Technical College and John Deere.  John Deere officials and dealers invited prospective students and their parents as well as high school guidance counselors,...

Rome, GA - The second place South Georgia Technical College Jets moved one step closer to upending the top ranked Georgia Highlands Chargers Saturday in Rome when they secured an impressive 102 – 87 Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA) victory.  South Georgia Tech (10 – 4 and 18 – 10) is now one game behind Georgia Highlands (11 – 3; 18 – 10) in the GCAA standings.  Both teams have two regular season games remaining.    “We knew what was on the line Saturday,” said...

Swainsboro, GA – The nationally ranked South Georgia Technical College Lady Jets finished the 2021 – 2022 regular season with a 64 – 58 victory over East Georgia State College in Soperton Saturday to secure second place in the Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA) standings.    “It was good to end the season with a win,” said South Georgia Technical College Athletic Director and Lady Jets head coach James Frey.  “I told the team in the locker room after the game, an...

   Sumter County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Amber Batchelor will be the guest speaker at the South Georgia Technical College Black History Program in the John M. Pope Industrial Technology Center building on the Americus campus at 11 a.m. Thursday, February 24th, 2022, announced South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford.    Local musician Leonard Tyson will perform along with SGTC current Air Conditioning Technology student and former Cosmetology graduate...

The South Georgia Technical College Culinary Arts program advisory committee met recently in The Landings Culinary Arts Dining Room on the Americus campus. Committee members enjoyed a meal of shrimp cocktail, cheddar cheese ball, slow roasted prime rib, twice-baked broccoli and cheese potatoes, yeast rolls, and cheese cake prepared by SGTC Culinary Arts students. Over dinner, the committee discussed program enrollment and provided updates from the culinary arts industry. SGTC Americus...

   The South Georgia Technical College Foundation announced today it is the recipient of a $200,000 contribution from an anonymous donor.  This gift will change the lives of South Georgia Technical College academically deserving and financially disadvantaged students with scholarships designed to assist with college expenses not covered by financial aid.    “This generous donation is a transformative gift that will make a significant difference in the lives of many students,” said...

   Dr. Pamela Simmons of Kernersville, NC and Amy J. Sammons of Preston, GA, have been hired as full-time English Instructors for South Georgia Technical College, announced President Dr. John Watford.  Both Dr. Simmons and Ms. Sammons will be teaching in-person and online English classes.  They will report to SGTC Vice President of Academic Affairs David Kuipers.     “I would like to welcome Dr. Pamela Simmons and Amy J. Sammons to South Georgia Technical College,” said Dr. Watford. ...

   Rick Garcia, President/CEO of Gulf Coast Avionics Corporation in Lakeland, Florida, visited the South Georgia Technical College Americus and Crisp County Center campuses recently.  He toured the college with SGTC President Dr. John Watford and SGTC Business and Industry Directors Paul Farr and Michelle McGowan.  His tour included the Griffin Bell Aerospace Center on the Americus campus as well as the Electronics and Culinary Arts programs on the Americus and Crisp County Center...

   Malik Battle hit a three-point shot with 1:24 remaining to allow the South Georgia Technical College Jets to come from behind and take an impressive Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA) 66 – 65 last second victory over Central Georgia Technical College.  The Jets are now 9 – 4 and 17 – 10 overall and in second place in the conference. Georgia Highlands leads the conference with a 10 – 2 and 17 – 9 record.    “This was a great team win,” said South Georgia...

South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) recently announced Precision Machining student Jeffrey Macon of Buena Vista as the SGTC Student of Excellence. Macon was nominated for the award by his instructor, Chad Brown. Asked why he chose to nominate Macon for the honor, Brown stated “Jeffrey is a hard worker, very dedicated. He works full time and is looking to gain skills and knowledge to advance his career.” On accepting the award, Macon thanked his instructor. “Chad does an...