Smarr-Smith Foundation establishes endowed scholarship at South Georgia Technical College in memory of fallen officers

Americus, GA – The Smarr-Smith Foundation presented the South Georgia Technical College Foundation with a check for $5500 to endow scholarships in memory of Americus Police Officer Nicholas R. Smarr and Georgia Southwestern State University Campus Safety Officer Jody C. Smith recently. SGTC President Dr. John Watford and SGTC Foundation Executive Director Su Ann Bird accepted the donation on behalf of the South Georgia Technical College Foundation. Family members of the two fallen officers...



Kauffman Tire offering scholarships for SGTC 16-week program

Kauffman Tire, a family owned and operated retail and wholesale tire distribution company with over 60 locations in Georgia and North Florida, is offering full and partial scholarships to individuals interested in attending a 16-week educational program at South Georgia Technical College in Americus, GA. Scholarship recipients are guaranteed an interview for employment with Kauffman Tire upon successful completion of the program that includes classroom and lab or internship...



SGTC encouraging all students to fill out Financial Aid forms

South Georgia Technical College is encouraging all students who are currently attending summer semester or plan to enroll at SGTC for fall semester to submit their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) today. Recent revisions to federal Pell Grant financial aid disbursements could mean a greater yearly award for South Georgia Technical College students who attend fall, spring and summer semesters. “The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is a wonderful way to get help...



South Georgia Technical College expanding offerings at Crisp County Center

South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) is expanding the educational programs offered at the Crisp County Center on North Midway Road in Cordele beginning Fall 2017, announced South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford. Air Conditioning Technology will be offered on the South Georgia Technical College Crisp County Center campus beginning this fall. SGTC Industrial Electrical Technology Instructor Mike Enfinger will expand his teaching responsibilities to include this program...



South Georgia Technical College fall semester registration begins Tuesday, July 25th

South Georgia Technical College is encouraging students to “Take Off with South Georgia Tech” by registering for Fall Semester. The first registration is planned for Tuesday, July 25th on both the Americus and the Crisp County Center campuses. Registration and Orientation will begin at 9:30 a.m., 1:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. on the Americus campus in Haynes Building Room 124. Registration and Orientation on the Crisp County Center campus will be held at 9:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. in rooms A3 and A4....



Take Off with South Georgia Tech on Social Media

Take Off with South Georgia Tech this fall. South Georgia Technical College is encouraging all students, parents, faculty, staff, retirees, and alumni to post selfies on social media showing how South Georgia Tech helps this community and its students “Take Off” in their education and careers. Fall semester registration is scheduled for August 10th so show college pride by posting your favorite programs, landmarks, or other items to social media and place #SouthGATech in the caption. The...



SGTC Cosmetology Program hosts Hairstyling Competition

Frances Gill of Parrot was the winner of the South Georgia Technical College Cosmetology Hairstyling competition held recently on the Americus campus. Her model was Savannah Gil. Morgan Whaley of Americus earned second prize with her model Ella Hawkins and Tatum Brown of Baconton finished in third place. Kambry Curles was her model. Each of the top three winners received engraved commemorative plaques. The South Georgia Technical College annual hairstyling competition gives the college’s...



South Georgia Technical College Computer Science Programs Ranked Among Best in Nation for 2017

South Georgia Technical College’s Computer Information and Networking Systems programs have been recognized for excellence by the Community for Accredited Online Schools ((AccreditedSchoolsOnline.org) recently. The rankings can be found at: http://www.accreditedschoolsonline.org/computer-science-degree/#best-college-ranking. South Georgia Technical College was listed as one of the top 25-two year colleges in the nation in CIS Instruction. Only four colleges from Georgia were included in...



South Georgia Technical College Crisp County Center to Host Job Fair July 25th

South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) will be hosting a free Job Fair at the SGTC Crisp County Center at 402 North Midway Road in Cordele on Tuesday, July 25th from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Job applicants are encouraged to dress for success and bring copies of updated resumes. A number of local businesses as well as the Georgia Department of Labor-Employ Georgia group as well as the Cordele Crisp County Chamber of Commerce will be on hand to assist individuals seeking employment. There will be...



South Georgia Technical College’s Derrick Trawick signs Letter of Intent with Allen University

South Georgia Technical College’s Derrick Trawick, a sophomore member of the Jets basketball team, which finished second in the Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association conference this past season, has signed a letter of intent to continue his basketball career as Fighting Yellow Jacket at Allen University in Columbia, South Carolina, announced SGTC Jets head basketball coach Travis Garrett. Derrick Trawick, a 6’1” guard from Milledgeville played two seasons with the South Georgia...



South Georgia Technical College Foundation receives $5,000 grant from Flint Energies Foundation

REYNOLDS/WARNER ROBINS/UPATOI – The South Georgia Technical College Foundation recently received $5,000 in grant funds from the Flint Energies Foundation. The grant will assist in the funding of equipment for the college’s Electric Generation Program as well as help provide new text books for students to be able to use each semester at no cost. South Georgia Technical College was the first college in the state to provide students with access to textbooks at no cost each...



South Georgia Technical College’s Davion Clark Signs Letter of Intent With Allen University

South Georgia Technical College’s Davion Clark, a sophomore member of the Jets basketball team, which finished second in the Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association conference this past season, has signed a letter of intent to continue his basketball career as a Fighting Yellow Jacket at Allen University in Columbia, South Carolina, announced SGTC Jets head basketball coach Travis Garrett. Davion Clark, a 6’5” forward from Dacula, Georgia played two seasons with the South Georgia...