Lady Jets News

TCSG Commissioner Greg Dozier (c) is shown above signing the Articulation Agreement to expand transfer pathway in Information Technology with Middle Georgia State University.Atlanta, Ga.--The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) and Middle Georgia State University have signed a new articulation agreement to provide a seamless transfer pathway for students pursuing careers in Information Technology. This agreement ensures that graduates of TCSG colleges who earn an Associate of Applied...

Inductees stand to recite the NTHS motto at the recent National Technical Honor Society induction ceremony at South Georgia Technical College.South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) recently inducted 20 new members into the college’s chapter of the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) in recognition of the students’ outstanding academic achievement. The ceremony was held in the John M. Pope Industrial Technology Center on the Americus campus. SGTC President Dr. John Watford welcomed...

Kaiya Carter, 3, scored 36 points against Southern Crescent Tech in the 136 – 24 win and then had 16 points against Albany Tech.   The South Georgia Technical College Lady Jets have wrapped up the first-place spot in the Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA) regular season conference and will host the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Region XVII tournament semi-finals and finals on Thursday, March 13 and Friday, March 14.    The Lady Jets captured two wins...

Picture (l-r) are President Dr. John Watford, Janeisha Brown, Glenn Bryant, Lynn Williams, Jean Ford, keynote speak Alton Ford, Johnny Griffin, Teresa O’Bryant and Mary Cross at the recent South Georgia Technical College Black History Month celebration.Keynote speaker Alton Ford delivers remarks at South Georgia Technical College’s recent Black History Month celebration.South Georgia Technical College board member Alton Ford was the guest speaker at SGTC’s recent Black History Month...

South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford is shown above with SGTC Academic Dean David Finley, John Deere Ag Tech instructors Matthew Burks and Wayne Peck along with Partnership Coordinator Tami Blount and John Deere dealer representatives and corporate officials from across the Southeastern United States.Americus, GA –Approximately 50 high school students, parents and dealers from across the Southeastern United States attended South Georgia Technical College’s John...

Chief Stone to retire from SGTC as Police Chief and Director of Campus Safety.   For the past two decades. South Georgia Technical College Director of Campus Safety and Police Chief Sammy Stone has been protecting the faculty, staff, and most importantly the students attending SGTC.  He and his family made their home on the Americus campus to provide the college with seven-day, 24-hour protection.  Today, he has announced his plans to retire effective June 30, 2025.    “The right person...

SGTC Crisp County Center Criminal Justice Instructor Wanda Bishop is shown above with SGTC Crisp County Center Black History Day speaker Lawanda Troutman, and SGTC Crisp County Center Accounting Instructor Tammy Hamilton.    Lawanda Troutman, Human Relations Director at West Fraser and the Cordele-Crisp County Chamber Chairperson was the keynote speaker at the South Georgia Technical College Crisp County Center’s Black History Month program held in the LaPorte Auditorium in Cordele...

Jamiah Gregory (23) and Daryl Bod (10) were the top scorers for the Lady Jets and Jets against Andrew College.Cuthbert, GA - The South Georgia Technical College Jets’ season has been similar to a roller coaster ride.  After an overtime upset win over top ranked South Georgia State College on the road, the Jets lost to eighth ranked Andrew College in a 75 – 73 battle on the road.  The Jets fell to fourth place and 7 – 5 in the Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA)...

Aiden Fitzgerald (20) and Mio Sakano (30) were the top scorers for the Jet and Lady Jets in wins this week.   The South Georgia Technical College Jets and Lady Jets both came away with big Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA) conference wins on the road this week.  The Jets defeated the top-ranked South Georgia State College Hawks 96 – 89 in overtime in Waycross and the Lady Jets remained in first place in the Division 1 women’s standings with a 96 – 21 victory over Southern...

Ribbon Cutting planned for SGTC Crisp County Center Truck Driving Pad.   The South Georgia Technical College Crisp County Center will be hosting a ribbon cutting for its new Commercial Truck Driving pad on Thursday, March 6 at 10 a.m. at 402 North Midway Road, Cordele, GA, announced SGTC President Dr. John Watford.  The public is invited to attend.   Individuals can attend the ribbon cutting, meet SGTC administrators and instructors, and tour the Crisp County Center after the ribbon cutting...

SGTC culinary arts instructor Johnny Davis (left) guides students through an activity during a recent STEM event at the college’s Crisp County Center in Cordele.South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) recently welcomed students from Crisp County Alternative School and Crisp Elementary School for a series of engaging, hands-on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) activities designed to introduce them to career pathways and technical skills. Led by SGTC faculty and staff...

SGTC Board of Directors member Alton Ford of Butler will be the guest at the SGTC Black History Month Celebration on Thursday, February 27.     South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Board of Directors member Alton Ford of Butler will be the guest speaker at the SGTC Black History Program in the John M. Pope Industrial Technology Center on the Americus campus on Thursday, February 27, at 11 a.m.  The public is invited to attend.    Ford, who recently retired from Flint Energies, was named...