Local high school students compete in welding competition

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Local high school students in Georgia competed in a welding competition hosted by Southern Regional Technical College and Colquitt County High School. The competition aimed to foster healthy competition and highlight the importance of welding skills, with 43 students participating from various schools in the region.
Local high school students competed in a welding competition on March 26, 2026. The event was hosted by Southern Regional Technical College and Colquitt County High School. 43 students from 11 schools participated, demonstrating their proficiency in various welding techniques. The top 10 winners received prizes, including a 140-amp GMAW welding machine and a $1,000 scholarship. The competition drew a strong field of talented young welders from across Southwest Georgia. The winners included Ryder Harrell from Thomas County Central High School, who took first place, and Cason Roberts from Worth County High School, who took second place.
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