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Jeff Wiseman to retire after over 30 years.   After three decades of dedicated service, Jeff Wiseman, South Georgia Technical College’s Facilities Director, is retiring effective June 30, leaving behind a legacy of excellence, innovation, and a commitment to life-long learning.    Hired full-time in 1993, Jeff Wiseman rose through the ranks to become a cornerstone of the organization. For over 30 years, he not only oversaw critical infrastructure and facility improvements, but also became...

SGTC Retention and Coaching Specialist/Testing Coordinator Dr. Deo Michelle Cochran-Sherrod is retiring after 13 years of service to the college.After more than three decades of service to the State of Georgia and over a decade at South Georgia Technical College, Dr. Deo Michelle Cochran-Sherrod is preparing for retirement. A lifelong educator, counselor, and advocate for students, she leaves behind a legacy rooted in compassion, guidance, and unwavering support. An Americus native and...

Aderica Ross (c) is shown above with her “Daisy of the Day” certificate from Phoebe Sumter Medical Center.Aderica Ross is shown above with her “Daisy of the Day” certificate from Phoebe Sumter Medical Center.   South Georgia Technical College 2023 practical nursing graduate and Phoebe Sumter Medical Center medical surgical nurse Aderica Ross of Americus was named ‘Daisy of Day’ recently in honor of National Nurses Week.    Ross was praised and nominated for this honor from a...

SGTC NTHS Advisors Dr. Pam Fields (l) and Matthew Cowan (r) are shown above congratulating Malcom Stewart (c) for receiving the NTHS Jon H. Poteat Scholarship.    South Georgia Technical College’s Malcom Stewart of Dawson was selected to receive the 2025 Jon H. Poteat Scholarship from the National Technical Honor Society.    Stewart is a graduate of the South Georgia Technical College Barbering program and has re-enrolled in the Associate of Applied Science Technical Studies Program.  He...

A large number of Caterpillar officials were on hand to support graduates and their families at the SGTC Graduation and Dealer sponsor dinner.Americus, GA – Caterpillar dealers from Georgia, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina and North Carolina hosted a dinner for the South Georgia Technical College graduates receiving an Associate of Applied Technology Degree in Heavy Equipment Dealers Service Technology and Electric Power Generation Heavy Equipment Dealers Service Technology...

SGTC Practical Nursing student Brittany Wills of Ellaville is shown with her Phoebe backpack for going above and beyond.   South Georgia Technical College practical nursing student Brittany Wills of Ellaville was recognized by Phoebe Sumter recently for exceeding customer’s expectations and making a difference in patient’s lives.    “At Phoebe Sumter, you don’t have to be a physician, nurse, administrator or any other employee to make a difference,” said Marcus Johnson, Director...

Barbara Chestnut, the SGTC graduation speaker and SGTC 2025 GOAL winner, is shown after receiving her Criminal Justice Associate Degree from SGTC President Dr. John Watford.Nearly 200 individuals earned the right to be recognized at the South Georgia Technical College’s Spring 2025 commencement ceremony Thursday, May 8, at 6 p.m. in the James S. Peters Gymnasium on the Americus campus in front of a capacity crowd. Ninety students earned an Associate of Applied Science degree while another...

SGTC Academic Dean Dr. David Finley speaks to graduates of the college’s John Deere Agricultural Technology program during a recent recognition ceremony.South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) recognized graduates of its John Deere Agricultural Technology program during a special ceremony on campus, celebrating the students’ completion of the 18-month program and presenting each with a personalized plaque. Academic Dean Dr. David Finley welcomed students, family members, dealership...

Shown above is Brad Manis of Stowers Machinery talking with members of the CAT Think Big Advisory Committee and with SGTC administrators who work with the CAT Think Big program and students.Americus, GA –Representatives from six Caterpillar Dealers from across the Southeastern United States and CAT Corporate representatives hosted a “ThinkBIG” Heavy Equipment Dealers Service Technology Advisory Committee meeting at South Georgia Technical College recently.  The group held the meeting...

Instructor Janice Wiseman (right) with students who were honored recently for completing the Certified Nursing Assistant program at SGTC.Seven students in the South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program were recently honored during a ceremony held in McLain Hall on the SGTC campus. The group began their studies in January and completed the rigorous program this semester. Each student successfully fulfilled the program requirements and received a...

Joshua Blake of Vidalia joins South Georgia Technical College as a full-time instructor in the Basic Law Enforcement Academy.   Joshua Blake of Vidalia has joined South Georgia Technical College as a full-time Basic Law Enforcement instructor, announced SGTC President Dr. John Watford.  He will report to the Director of the SGTC Law Enforcement Academy and Vice President of Academic Affairs Julie Partain.    Blake has over 14 years of law enforcement experience and was serving as the...

South Georgia Technical College Diesel Technology instructors David Cox (right) and Chase Shannon (left) are shown above with the SGTC Foundation’s three Caterpillar Excellence Scholarship winners. They are: Sergio Perez, Levi Williams and Austin Rouse.Americus, Ga.—Three students in the Diesel Equipment Technology program at South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) were awarded the South Georgia Technical College Foundation Caterpillar Excellence Scholarships recently in recognition of...