Sumter Historic Trust History campers visit SGTC aviation department

South Georgia Technical College Aviation Maintenance Instructor Charles Christmas (third from right) is shown above with some of the Sumter Historic Trust’s History Camp campers who toured the South Georgia Technical College Aviation Department as part of their camp activities. They are shown in front of SGTC’s Stearman bi-wing aircraft. South Georgia Technical College was one of the special tours planned as part of the Sumter Historic Trust’s History Camp for the area’s rising...



Brandon McLemore of Americus awarded Jason’s Touchless Car Wash and J & J Oil Change Automotive Scholarship at SGTC

Shown above is South Georgia Technical College Motorsports Vehicle Technology student Brandon McLemore of Americus with his scholarship certificate from Jason’s Car Wash and J & J’s Oil Change.   Brandon McLemore of Americus was awarded a South Georgia Technical College Foundation automotive scholarship recently. The scholarship was sponsored by Jason Holloway and John Dixon of Jason’s Touchless Car Wash and J & J Oil Change on Tripp Street in Americus. Kevin Beaver is his...



Rose Ann Everett Scholarships awarded at South Georgia Technical College

Jake and Margie Everett are shown above with South Georgia Technical College welding instructor Ted Eschmann, Rose Ann Everett Scholarship winner and welding student Nathaniel Wills, SGTC President Dr. John Watford, John Deere Tech student and Rose Ann Everett scholarship winner Jonathan Hanley with his John Deere Tech instructor Matthew Burks and Kenia Wills, mother of Nathaniel Wills, who also works in the Adult Education department at South Georgia Technical College. Jake and Margie...



The best cosmetologists never stop learning

South Georgia Technical College Cosmetology Instructor Dorothea McKenzie is shown above with her students and instructors at the 2019 Premier Orlando International Beauty Event.Orlando, FL – Approximately 15 South Georgia Technical College cosmetology students, instructor trainees, and instructors attended the 2019 Premiere Orlando International Beauty Event at the Orlando/Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL recently. “This was a great opportunity for the South Georgia...



SGTC Culinary Arts students host restaurant project

Shown above is Culinary Arts student Yakira Lipscomb with SGTC employee Gloria Bell and Culinary Arts Instructor Chef Ricky Watzlowick. South Georgia Technical College’s culinary arts students recently set up a pop-up restaurant in the college’s Hicks Hall “Landings” Restaurant. The menu included New England Cuisine and was served to SGTC faculty and staff as part of their hands-on curriculum.    The menu consisted of traditional New England foods such strawberry salad,...



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Shown above is Culinary Arts student Yakira Lipscomb with SGTC employee Gloria Bell and Culinary Arts Instructor Chef Ricky Watzlowick.



South Georgia Tech students named to state leadership positions

Shown above are the three SGTC students who were selected to state offices in three of the four student organizations supported by the Technical College System of Georgia. They are: Christopher Mathews, NTHS State Reporter; Ashley Holland, SkillsUSA State Vice President, and Desiray Kenney, GSGA State Reporter/Historian. Three South Georgia Technical College students were named to leadership positions in three of the four statewide student organizations supported by the Technical College...



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Shown above are the three SGTC students who were selected to state offices in three of the four student organizations supported by the Technical College System of Georgia. They are: Christopher Mathews, NTHS State Reporter; Ashley Holland, SkillsUSA State Vice President, and Desiray Kenney, GSGA State Reporter/Historian.



South Georgia Tech’s Crisp County SGA hosts luau for students

Pictured above back row(l-r) Evelyn Castleberry, SGA Vice President; Hannah Weaver, SGA Secretary; Samantha Campbell, SGA member; and Jennifer Rivera, SGA member. Shown on the front row are: Allysia Oliver, SGA member; and Kennedy Allen, SGA Parliamentarian. South Georgia Technical College’s (SGTC) Crisp County Center Student Government Association (SGA) hosted a special luau event for current students taking classes this summer at the Crisp County Center campus. The students...



Three South Georgia Tech leaders graduate from Georgia Academy for Economic Development

South Georgia Technical College Georgia Academy for Economic Development graduates Andrea Ingram, Paul Fitzgerald and Lea Coe are shown above with facilitators Jim Lovett (left) from Georgia Power and Jenny Robbins with Georgia EMC (right). Three South Georgia Technical College leaders graduated from the Georgia Academy for Economic Development 2019 Region 8 Multi-Day Training Programs along with a number of professionals including elected officials, public servants, business leaders,...



Americus Civitan Club donates to endowed scholarship at South Georgia Technical College!

Americus Civitan Club President Grant Williams (left) is shown above presenting a check to South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford (right) for the Americus Civitan Club’s endowed scholarship for nursing students at South Georgia Technical College. The Americus Civitan Club continued its support of South Georgia Technical College and the South Georgia Technical College Foundation recently by making a donation to the club’s licensed practical nursing endowed...



SGTC Organization Receives National Recognition for Community Service

National Technical Honor Society members and advisors stand with their Silver Star of Excellence award, given for their outstanding community service during the 2018-2019 academic year. Left to right: Kari Bodrey, NTHS advisor; Christopher Mathews, NTHS President; Nicole Embry, NTHS Vice President; Evelyn Castleberry, NTHS member; Kennedy Allen, NTHS member; Samantha Campbell, NTHS Secretary; Katrice Taylor, NTHS advisor.A South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) student organization received...