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South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford is shown above (center) congratulating SGTC 2020 GOAL student of the year David Bush and SGTC 2020 Rick Perkins Instructor of the Year Dorothea McKenzie, who has now advance to the state finals to be considered as the top instructor in the Technical College System of Georgia.   South Georgia Technical College Instructor of the Year for 2020, Dorothea Lusane McKenzie, was recognized as one of the top nine instructors in the...

McLain Hall on the South Georgia Technical College Americus campus has sustained water damage and classes have been relocated to different buildings on the Americus campus.    The McLain Center on the South Georgia Technical College Americus campus suffered water damage Tuesday night due to what appears to be a water sprinkler malfunction on the second floor, announced South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford.  Both floors suffered water damaged.     McLain Center...

South Georgia Technical College Commercial Truck Driving Instructor Ken Hair (right) is shown above with Pablo A. Zarraga of Hazlehurst, GA, who enrolled in the program recently.    South Georgia Technical College is helping to make the highways safer by offering Log Truck Driver Safety training.  Individuals with a CDL license can sign up for the program or drivers who need a CDL can select to include this training after earning their license.    The South Georgia Technical College Log...

Kevin Reeves of Parker’s Heating and Air (r), is shown above presenting a donation to the SGTC Foundation. South Georgia Tech President Dr. John Watford (l) accepted the donation on behalf of the Foundation.      The Parker’s Heating and Air Conditioning Company, Inc., made a donation to the South Georgia Technical College Foundation recently as part of its efforts to give back to the local community.       Dr. John Watford, President of South Georgia Technical College, accepted the...

South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford is shown above (back row far right) along with Al Harris (back row left), Vickie Austin (front row l to r), SGTC Automotive Technology Instructor Brandon Dean, Jones-Harris Scholarship recipient Stewart Houston, and Tom Jones. Not shown is SGTC Foundation executive director Su Ann Bird.The South Georgia Technical College Foundation presented Stewart Houston, an outstanding Automotive Technology student with the Phil Jones – Alfred...

Auto Collision Technology and Auto Technology Repair are two of the programs that are practically tuition free with the HOPE Career Grant at South Georgia Technical College.   Millions of students across the country are facing financial strains and health fears as they decide whether or not to return to college this fall.  Times are unpredictable with COVID-19, but students who are worried they can’t afford to take classes should contact South Georgia Technical College now.     “South...

South Georgia Technical College Industrial Systems Technology Instructor Patrick Owen is shown above with Macon County High School Instructor Twinkle Mark looking at the hydraulics training system in his Industrial Systems Technology lab at South Georgia Technical College.   South Georgia Technical College Industrial Systems Technology Instructor Patrick Owen agreed to serve as a mentor for Macon County High School Instructor Twinkle Mark as part of a summer internship program with the...

This student is “Moving Forward” Fall semester at South Georgia Technical College. She is proud to show off the new “Moving Forward” t-shirts that is available for students who register for Fall Semester classes while supplies last.    South Georgia Technical College will be hosting face-to-face Fall Semester Registration from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. on August 11th, 12th, and 13th on both the Americus and Crisp County Center campuses. Social distancing guidelines will be observed.   ...

SGTC Special Services Coordinator Jennifer Robinson (standing) conducts a training session with instructors (l-r) Brandon Dean, Kyle Hartsfield, and Don Rountree.South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Special Services Coordinator Jennifer Robinson recently conducted a series of training sessions for SGTC instructors. As the Special Services Coordinator, Robinson plans, organizes, and coordinates student support programs for special population students within federal, state, and local...

South Georgia Technical College’s main campus at 900 South Georgia Tech Parkway in Americus, GA.   South Georgia Technical College is an equal opportunity employer and offers career and technical education programs for all regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, age, disability or national origin.  Fall semester starts August 17th and it is not too late to apply.    The two-year residential technical college offers associate of applied science degree, diploma, and...

South Georgia Technical College’s Levi Cowan from the IT department is shown above (right) getting one of the new SMART Boards up and running for SGTC Culinary Arts Instructor Chef Ludwig “Ricky” Watzlowick to use in his Culinary Arts program instruction.    South Georgia Technical College has now placed a total of 25 interactive touchscreen monitor displays in classrooms and meeting areas on its Americus and Crisp County Center campuses to assist students with interactive learning...

South Georgia Technical College Business Technology Instructor Teresa Jolly is shown above with one of her Business Technology students who took top honors in state and national competition last year.    South Georgia Technical College is offering two Business Technology Technical Certificate of Credit (TCC) options that can be taken completely online Fall Semester.  Classes start August 17th and it is not too late to sign up for this great program that might unlock new career...