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Jayden Slaughter is shown above with his aunt Simone Slaughter in front of the SGTC sign on South Georgia Technical College. His aunt posted on Instagram “May he always be moving forward.”   On-campus housing and an excellent Welding and Joining Technology program were two reasons why Jayden Slaughter of Covington chose to attend South Georgia Technical College in Americus, GA.  His aunt, Simone Slaughter, accompanied him back to campus recently for him to begin Summer classes.    He...

Tiwanna Williams (right) is shown above with her daughter, Riene Thompson (left). Both are attending classes at South Georgia Technical College’s Crisp County Center this summer. Williams is completing her associate degree in Early Childhood Care and Education with Mrs. Lisa Penton, and Riene Thompson is beginning her journey in the Medical Assisting program with Mrs. Carol Cowan.   Tiwanna Williams of Cordele, received her diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education from South Georgia...

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Photos of the construction that is underway on the SGTC Crisp County Center Commercial Truck Driving Range. Drone photos provided courtesy of Grant Buckley of the Crisp County Industrial Development Authority.

Jon Stravelakis joins the SGTC Faculty as an English Instructor.   Jon Stravelakis of Columbus, GA has been hired as a full-time English Instructor for South Georgia Technical College, announced President Dr. John Watford.  He will be teaching in-person and online English classes and will report to SGTC Vice President of Academic Affairs Julie Partain.     “I would like to welcome Jon Stravelakis to South Georgia Technical College,” said Dr. Watford.  “Stravelakis brings over 17 years...

Shown above is SGTC President Dr. John Watford, 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 – South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford met with representatives from six Caterpillar Dealers from across the Southeastern United States, during the “ThinkBIG” Heavy Equipment Dealers Service Technology Advisory Committee meeting at South Georgia Technical College...

GSW Assistant Vice President for Advancement and GSW Foundation Executive Director Stephen Snyder is shown above with GSW Interim President Teresa MacCartney, SGTC President Dr. John Watford and SGTC Vice President of Institutional Advancement and SGTC Foundation Executive Director Su Ann Bird as the group spotlights the benefits of cooperation between the two higher education institutions.   Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) and South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) combined...

SGTC Nursing Assistance Instructor Janice Wiseman is shown above with her recent graduates: Octavia Cooke, Ne’skyria Geddis, Isis Griffin, and Keilana Hood.South Georgia Technical College recognized four graduating Nurse Aid dual enrollment students recently to honor their achievements.    Sumter County High School’s Octavia Cooke, Isis Griffin, Keilana Hood and Ne’skyria Geddis took advantage of the dual enrollment program and attended South Georgia Technical College’s Nurse Aid...

SGTC Aircraft Structural Instructor Jason Wisham is shown above (third from left) with Desmond Williams of Monetzuma, a rising third semester student who has hopes of going to Thrush Aircraft after graduation; Cameran Hillsman and Darius Carter, who completed the SGTC program and are beginning new jobs at the Warner Robins Air Force base.   Two South Georgia Technical College Aircraft Structural Technology former students returned recently to thank SGTC Aircraft Technology Instructor Jason...

SGTC Horticulture Instructor Brandon Gross is shown above speaking to Schley County Agriculture Instructor Eric Sellars Agriculture students recently.   South Georgia Technical College Horticulture Instructor Brandon Gross visited with the Schley County High School Agriculture students recently to discuss the different opportunities available to students interested in studying horticulture for a career.    “My goal is to expose students to as many career opportunities as possible...

Tracy Israel named SGTC Dean of Adult Education.    Tracy Israel of Smithville, GA, has been named Dean of Adult Education at South Georgia Technical College effective July 1, 2024, announced President Dr. John Watford.  Israel is currently working as SGTC’s Adult Education Career Services Specialist and will be stepping into the role currently held by SGTC’s retiring Dean of Adult Education, Lillie Ann Winn.  Israel will report to South Georgia Technical College’s Vice President of...

South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford recently announced the college’s President’s List for the spring semester, which included 104 students from around the area and several other states.To be eligible for the President’s List, a student must be enrolled full time (12 or more credit hours) in an associate degree or diploma program and have a 4.0 GPA for that semester’s coursework. Those students who qualified included: Bibb County: Jacob Reynolds of Macon,...