South Georgia Tech

The SGTC Jets took a 97 – 88 overtime victory over the National Junior College Athletic Association’s (NJCAA) 21st ranked Eastern Florida State in the opening game of the Eastern Florida Classic in Melbourne, FL.. They are 1 - 2 overall. Kyle Smith was the top scorer.

The SGTC Lady Jets traveled to Meridian, MS, and Tullahoma, TN, to open the 2026 – 2027 women’s basketball season with back-to-back losses against Meridian College and Motlow State. The Lady Jets fell 71 – 56 to Meridian College and 63 – 50 to Motlow State.

Congratulations to SGTC Vice President of Student Affairs and 2000 and 2009 business technology graduate Eulish Kinchens for being the SGTC 2026 "Alumna of Year." She also earned a plaque from TCSG for that recognition.

SGTC is offering a Driver's Education Course at the Crisp County Center in January. Apply for a scholarship by December 31. Cost is $375 without a scholarship. Contact Paul Farr to register or for more information: [email protected]

South Georgia Technical College Early Childhood Care and Education student Antwuan Clayton was named the Crisp County Center Student of Excellence during a recent recognition ceremony in Cordele. Read the full story at southgatech.edu/about-sgtc/l…

Join us in congratulating Christina Strickland of Reynolds who has been promoted to Accounting Technician for the South Georgia Technical College Americus campus.

Congratulations! Bradley D. Small has been hired as a full-time Campus Police Officer at South Georgia Technical College. Welcome aboard!

Get creative with SGTC's Ornamental Welding Class! Make a Christmas tree or wine rack! Nov. 12, 17 & 19 | 5–8 PM Crisp County Center, Cordele $100 per person Register by Nov. 9! Space is limited. Call 229-931-2040 to register.

SGTC recently held an advisory committee meeting for its Early Childhood Care and Education program with instructors, college representatives, and professionals from childcare and education to review the program and discuss workforce needs. Read more at southgatech.edu/about-sgtc/l…

Congrats to SGTC's Halloween Door Decorating Contest winners! Housing (Office), Criminal Justice (Program), Keena Davis & Rashaad Grayer (Martin Hall), Jessie Gatson & Kourtney Stanford (James Hall), and Financial Aid (Cordele). Thanks to everyone who participated!

Congratulations to Ben Ergle and Kenneth Brown, SGTC Crisp County Center dual enrollment students, for taking first and second place ribbons for their welding designs at the Perry State Fair recently. They are students in SGTC Welding Instructor Thomas Mayo's classes.

SGTC President Dr. John Watford announced his retirement from this prestigious two-year technical college effective Dec. 31st, 2026. He served SGTC as an instructor, Director of IT, Director of Instruction, VP of Operations, and VP of Academic Affairs prior to being President.

An expanded partnership with GSW creates a seamless pathway for SGTC students looking to further their education. SGTC students may transfer into select bachelor’s degree programs at GSW, including business administration, information technology, elementary education and nursing.

The SGTC Crisp County Welding program held a fish fry for its students recently and a good time was had by all. Faculty, staff, and students enjoyed an abundance of fish, shrimp, fries, hush puppies, and more along with outstanding desserts like pecan pie, and pound cake.

The South Georgia Technical College Lady Jets took a decisive 80 - 49 victory over Georgia Christian University of Cobb County, GA, in a scrimmage as part of the SGTC Jets Booster Club Kick-off and Cook-out in the James S. Peters Hangar recently.

The South Georgia Technical College Jets Booster Club recently held its Tip-off and Tailgate Cookout for the upcoming 2026-2027 basketball season in the SGTC James S. Peters gymnasium and patio area recently and a good time was had by all!

SGTC welcomed preschoolers from Giggles & Smiles Learning Center for a fun visit! The children explored cosmetology, barbering and nail technology, received certificates and gifts, and had lunch courtesy of Culinary Arts Instructor Ricky Watzlowick and his students!

South Georgia Technical College recently held an advisory committee meeting for its Cosmetology and Nail Technology programs on the Americus campus. Read more at southgatech.edu/about-sgtc/l…

Apply Now! SGTC is waiving the $25 application fee during the month of November! Apply online and enter the discount code NOVFREE27. Visit southgatech.edu to apply.

South Georgia Technical College Accounting student Joden Richards of Leslie was named the college’s latest Student of Excellence during a recent recognition ceremony on the Americus campus. Read more at southgatech.edu/about-sgtc/l…