Darton State College announced Thursday that it had a $119.4 million dollar economic impact on 10 counties in Southwest Georgia.

“We are grateful that during these difficult economic times, Darton State College can continue to have a positive financial impact on our community,” said Tracy Goode, Dean of Institutional Advancement and Public Relations.

Those 10 counties are Dougherty, Lee, Worth, Mitchell, Terrell, Colquitt, Baker, Sumter, Calhoun, and Tift Counties.

Here is the full press release from the University System of Georgia

CRISP and SUMTER COUNTIES, GA - News release from South Georgia Technical College

South Georgia Technical College’s Horticulture advisory committee met recently on SGTC’s Americus campus in the Horticulture classroom.

Members of the advisory committee met with SGTC Horticulture instructor Mark Collier. The members reviewed all aspects of the program to keep the program abreast of trends and changes in the horticulture field.

The purpose of the advisory committee meetings is to provide expert support for the program the committee represents.

SU8MTER and CRISP COUNTIES, GA - News release from South Georgia Technical Colege

Caterpillar dealers from Georgia, Mississippi, Florida, Alabama, and Tennessee hosted a dinner for the South Georgia Technical College graduates receiving an Associate of Applied Technology Degree in Heavy Equipment Dealers Service Technology prior to the college’s Commencement Ceremony recently.