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SGTC Criminal Justice class hosts guest speaker
By Su Ann Bird South Georgia Technical College Criminal Justice Instructor Teresa McCook wanted to make her classes come alive for students this summer so she invited Mrs. Elena Carn’e Lorenz of T31 to speak to the members of her Ethics and Cultural Diversity class. Mrs. Elena Carn’e Lorenz, is the owner of T31 […] The post SGTC Criminal Justice class hosts guest speaker appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
SGTC to offer CDL classes at Crisp County Center
Staff Reports South Georgia Technical College will be offering eight-week Commercial Truck Driving classes in Crisp County Fall Semester. Classes start August 15 and it is not too late to sign up. CDL classes are also available on the Americus campus. The Crisp County CDL classes will be held on SGTC’s new Commercial Truck […] The post SGTC to offer CDL classes at Crisp County Center appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
Seminar on youth gun violence held Sunday at Ninth Grade Academy
On Sunday evening, July 21, a large group of youth and parents gathered at the Ninth Grade Academy for a seminar on gun violence among youth. This is something that has plagued Sumter County in recent months, as there has been a rash of shootings involving young people. The event was put on by an […] The post Seminar on youth gun violence held Sunday at Ninth Grade Academy appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
West Central Georgia Community Action Council holds community information session
Press release by the Community Action Council On July 10th, The Executive Director, Patty Marie Stinson, along with staff from West Central Georgia Community Action Council, held a Community Information Session on the various services offered. West Central Georgia Community Action Council is a non-profit organization that has been awarded a grant to assist low-income […] The post West Central Georgia Community Action Council holds community information session appeared first on Americus Times-Recorder.
SGTC adds two new associate of applied science degree options
Staff Reports South Georgia Technical College continues to “Bridge the Gap” in workforce education by adding additional credentials students can utilize to meet individual and local labor-market needs, announced SGTC President Dr. John Watford. SGTC is adding the Associate of Applied Science in Technical Studies and the Associate of Applied Science in Allied Health […] The post SGTC adds two new associate of applied science degree options appeared first on Cordele Dispatch.
Umbrella on standby...a breakdown of rain chances this week
Summertime storms have produced torrential rain and pockets of flooding parts of Southeast Georgia and the Lowcountry in recent days. Savannah was slammed with flooding rains again on Monday. Rain totals swelled to around 4" across parts of the city. The torrential rain fell in the span of 1.5-2 hours...
Reminder: Slow Down on The Road When School Starts
Georgia residents are urged to slow down and stay alert as 1.7 million children return to school. 🚸 Why It Matters: Children are especially vulnerable to traffic accidents during school hours, particularly in the afternoon. Reducing unsafe driving can prevent child pedestrian fatalities. 🚦 What’s Happening:. 64%...
How the HOPE Scholarship is giving hope to students all over Georgia
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. — On July 16, Governor Kemp announced that $15 billion was given to 2.1 million Georgia natives by the HOPE Scholarship. This year alone, around 2,723 students were given the HOPE Scholarship at Georgia College and State University. To qualify for the HOPE Scholarship you must be a Georgia resident and keep a 3.0 GPA.
Sen. Ossoff promotes job training bill at Central Georgia Technical College
MACON, Ga. (WGXA) - U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff visited Macon on Monday to highlight the bipartisan Pathways to Prosperity Act. The legislation aims to strengthen job training and skills programs at community and technical colleges. Sen. Ossoff helped introduce alongside Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock and Senator Mike Braun (R-IN). Sen....
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