Jets News

The Electronics Advisory Committee at South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) recently gathered in the John M. Pope Industrial Technology Center on the Americus campus for its latest meeting. The group reviewed recent program developments and explored current trends shaping the electronics field. Advisory committees are an essential part of SGTC’s strategy for maintaining relevant and high-quality academic offerings. During the meeting, Electronics instructor Mike Collins provided...

The South Georgia Technical College Lady Jets will be hosting five other teams in the Pete Arrington Classic basketball tournament November 28 – 30 in the James S. Peters Gymnasium and two of the six teams are currently ranked in the NJCAA (National Junior College Athletic Association) Top 25 Women’s Basketball poll. Walters State Lady Senators are currently ranked 7th in the nation and the Florida Southwestern Buccaneers were seated 17th in the NJCAA Top 25 rankings this week. ...

Karol Olalde of Leesburg received the South Georgia Technical College Foundation Sumter EMC Electrical Lineworker Scholarship recently. SGTC President Dr. John Watford and SGTC Foundation Executive Director Su Ann Bird made the presentation along with other South Georgia Technical College officials. Olalde was awarded the scholarship based on his work ethics, academics, and overall class performance. “One of the seven guiding principles that governs the way Sumter EMC...

MELBOURNE, FL – The South Georgia Technical College Lady Jets traveled to Melbourne, FL over the weekend and dropped losses to Eastern Florida State College and Daytona State College to fall to 2 – 4 on the season. The Lady Jets suffered an 80 – 64 loss to Eastern Florida State College on Friday and then dropped a 98 – 89 decision to Daytona State College on Saturday. SGTC will have the opportunity to bounce back this weekend when they host the Pete Arrington Classic in the...

The South Georgia Technical College Jets clinched two tough wins over Northeast Mississippi and Eastern Florida to win the Sparky Reeves Classic Basketball tournament in the James S. Peters gymnasium November 21 – 22. The Jets moved to 3 – 7 on the season. This was the first time this season that the Jets had put together back-to-back wins. The narrow 75 – 69 win over the Northeast Mississippi Tigers combined with a 88 – 81 victory against a strong Eastern Florida Titans team...

State Representative Patty Stinson of Butler visited South Georgia Technical College and President Dr. John Watford to talk with college officials about current opportunities, challenges, and priorities for the upcoming legislative session. Stinson has served in the Georgia House of Representatives since 2013 and represents District 150. Nearly 60,000 residents reside in her district which includes parts of Sumter, Macon, Dooly, Peach and Taylor Counties. South Georgia Technical...

South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Crisp County Center Accounting Instructor Tammy Hamilton facilitated a finance-focused training session for the students, educators, business leaders, and community partners who participated in the hands-on Foundational Leadership & Entrepreneurship X-perience (FLEX) Business/Finance Workshop at Sumter EMC. FLEX is designed with a clear mission: to create prosperity and transform rural communities by equipping students with foundational...

South Georgia Technical College Admissions Counselor-Recruiter Tylen Pepito was nominated for the 2025 Student Impact Award and was recognized at the Technical College System of Georgia Student Affairs Summit in Peachtree City. Each of the 22 colleges in the Technical College System of Georgia was asked to nominate one Student Affairs/Student Services staff member for the 2025 Student Impact Award. They were asked to select the staff member who has demonstrated exceptional...

The South Georgia Technical College Foundation’s Kyle Glenn Holcombe Memorial Scholarship was presented to South Georgia Technical College Electrical Lineworker student Zandreel Brown of Musella, GA. The Kyle Glenn Holcombe Memorial Scholarship fund was established and endowed by Georgia Transmission and Aubrey Silvey Enterprises in memory of Kyle Glenn Holcombe, a 23-year old electrical worker who was employed by Aubry Silvey Enterprises in Carrollton, Georgia. Brown...

South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) has announced the three finalists selected to advance in the 2026 Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) competition. The students representing SGTC are Keyara Williams of Smithville (Early Childhood Care & Education), Jamyron Clayton of Americus (Practical Nursing), and Michelle Sims of Arabi (Practical Nursing). Also nominated for the award were Mary Ann Reiselbara of Plains (Barbering) and Alela Bush of Americus (Criminal Justice),...

Sergio Perez of Americus was honored as the South Georgia Technical College Student of Excellence for November during a recent ceremony on the Americus campus. Perez studies Diesel Equipment Technology and he was nominated for the award by his instructor, Chase Shannon. “Sergio shows great leadership, he’s trustworthy, and he helps others out when needed,” Shannon said. “He’s willing to go the extra mile to achieve his goals, and I know he will do well in his...

Becker Santamaria of Americus, a student in the South Georgia Technical College High Performance Engines/Motorsports program, was presented with the SGTC Foundation’s Georgia Street Rod Association Scholarship. He is the son of Celso and Angeles Geronimo Santamaria. The Georgia Street Rod Association (GSRA), a statewide association of automotive enthusiasts, businesses and organizations dedicated to education, safety, and awareness, has partnered with South Georgia Technical...