Spring 2026 “Meet the Dean” Reception Held at SGTC

South Georgia Technical College Academic Deans Dr. David Finley and Brett Murray recently hosted a “Meet the Dean” reception in the Morgan Diesel and Automotive Complex on the Americus campus. The event welcomed students from across campus to engage directly with academic leadership in an informal setting, promoting open conversation, student feedback, and stronger connections between faculty and the student body. During the reception, students had the opportunity to ask...



Webster County Native Builds on Electrical Training Through SGTC Program

Rylee Wilkins, a Webster County native and 2023 high school graduate, is continuing to build her career in the electrical field after returning to South Georgia and enrolling at South Georgia Technical College. Wilkins relocated from Phoenix, Arizona, where she earned a certificate of completion in Electrical Systems from Grand Canyon University. While a student at GCU, she worked as a facilities technician and, following graduation, was hired by K2 Electric as an electrical...



SGTC’s Matt Mbole named GCAA player of week

South Georgia Technical College 6’ 11” sophomore center Matt Mbole was selected as the Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA) Division I men’s basketball Player of the Week for February 2, 2026. He is only the second Jets player to earn this honor this season. The Jets are riding a four-game winning streak and Mbole scored 19 points and had 19 rebounds along with two blocked shots in two conference wins this past week. He was also listed as the 11th best JUCO player...



Two SGTC Jets named among 2026 JUCO Top 100

Two members of the South Georgia Technical College 2025 – 2026 Jets men’s basketball team were listed in the initial JucoRecruiting.com Top 100 players Rankings for the 2026 JUCO Class. Sophomore center Matt Mbole from Cameroon, was listed as 11th in the nation and guard Jalexs Ewing from Augusta, was ranked 70th. These rankings are based on a combination of production at the JUCO level and the player’s projected performance at the next level, amongst other things. ...



SGTC, GSW, and Sumter County Schools officials meet

Over 30 representatives from Georgia Southwestern State University, South Georgia Technical College and Sumter County Schools gathered on GSW’s campus today for the Tri-Ed Career Pathways Collaboration Meeting. SCS Superintendent Walter Knighton, SGTC President John Watford, Ed.D., and GSW President Michelle Johnston, Ph.D., welcomed the group before breakout sessions began. “There is so much power in partnerships,” said Johnston. “That’s why we’re here today - to...



Gavin Wright and Destiny Walker Nominated by SGTC for Adult Ed Honors

South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) has announced its 2026 nominees for the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) Office of Adult Education awards. Gavin Wright has been selected as SGTC’s Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education (EAGLE) nominee, while Destiny Walker was named the college’s Outstanding Adult Education Teacher of the Year nominee. The EAGLE award recognizes students who have demonstrated excellence in their pursuit of a high school equivalency...



Jets soar to 96 – 62 GCAA win over Georgia Highlands

The South Georgia Technical College Jets soared to a 96 – 62 Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA) victory over Georgia Highlands and former SGTC assistant men’s basketball coach Reco Dawson Wednesday night. This win allowed the Jets to move into third place in the GCAA Division I standings with a 4 – 2 record. The Jets are 8 – 12 overall. Georgia Highlands fell to eighth place with a 1 – 4 record. The Jets are on a four-game winning steak and despite a slow...



Gov. Kemp Announces TCSG, Mercer Transfer Agreements

Atlanta, Ga.--Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) and Mercer University have signed new transfer agreements designed to create seamless pathways for technical college students to earn bachelor’s degrees, further reducing barriers to completion and strengthening Georgia’s workforce pipeline. Known as articulation agreements, this partnership allows graduates from any of TCSG’s 22 colleges to transfer into Mercer University’s...



SGTC hosting Homecoming, Sophomore Day celebration

South Georgia Technical College is celebrating over 75 years of success as an educational institution. In honor of this proud past and promising future, the college will be hosting a Homecoming/Alumni/Sophomore Day Celebration on Saturday, February 28th in the James S. Peters gymnasium in conjunction with the Jets and Lady Jets basketball games and Sophomore Day recognition. The public is invited to attend this free event. Games start at 1 p.m. This is a black out event and...



SGTC National Technical Honor Society hosts book drive

Members of the South Georgia Technical College National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) hosted a local book drive that resulted in over 150 books being donated to the Methodist Home for Children located in Americus, Georgia. The National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) is the honor society for Career and Technical Education (CTAE), recognizing outstanding student achievement in CTE since 1984. Having served over 1.2 million members in secondary and postsecondary chapters across the...



Chad Morgan of Abbeville hired as SGTC Practical Nursing Instructor

Chad Morgan of Abbeville has been hired as a Practical Nursing Instructor for the South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Crisp County Center, announced SGTC President Dr. John Watford. He will report to SGTC Vice President of Academic Affairs Julie Partain and Crisp County Center Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs Michelle McGowan. Morgan is a graduate of South Georgia State College in Douglas, GA, with an Associate of Science Degree in Nursing. He brings over 11...



Fly High Goose Foundation and CAT Thompson Foundation donate to Adrian “Fly High Goose” Johnson scholarship endowed at South Georgia Technical College

The “Fly High Goose Foundation” and Thompson Foundation each made $10,000 donations to the South Georgia Technical College Foundation’s Adrian “Fly High Goose” Johnson endowed scholarship recently to provide tool scholarships for Thompson Tractor students enrolled in South Georgia Tech’s Heavy Equipment Dealer’s Service Technology program. Adrian “Goose” Johnson, was a 19-year old student from Stockton, AL, who passed away from a tragic car accident in 2019. He...