Public Safety - South Georgia College

During an emergency, all South Georgia College faculty, staff, and students should monitor the following information concerning procedures, openings, and closings:

College Web site announcements - www.sgc.edu
College emergency hotline 912.260.4444

Helpful links:

To learn more about emergency preparedness at South Georgia College please read the Emergency Operations Plan.

The officers of SGC's Public Safety Department are responsible for vehicle registration, traffic control, safety promotion, and law enforcement on the campus. A comprehensive listing of parking and traffic regulations and other services provided by the department are described in the current edition of the South Georgia College Public Safety Information booklet and on the website. In addition to listing fines and penalties, this booklet provides safety tips and publishes reportable crime statistics.

Vehicles may be registered in Tanner Hall. For more information, phone 912.260.4401. For emergencies or after normal office hours, phone 912.260.4444.

South Georgia College's compliance with the Students' Right to Know and Campus Security Act, and the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act, as amended, are reflected in South Georgia College Public Safety Information booklet and on the website.

Alcohol and Drug Awareness
In accord with federal and state laws, South Georgia College is a drug-free workplace. Students receive alcohol and drug information during College Orientation and through classes in Health, Psychology, Sociology, Nursing, and Criminal Justice. Alcohol and drug counseling and referrals are offered through the Student Affairs Office.

Smoking Policy
Smoking is prohibited in all campus buildings. All buildings have designated smoking areas 25 feet from the back and front entrances.

Important Telephone Numbers

Note - When making a call from one campus phone number to another, you need only dial the last four digits of the phone number.

On-Campus Numbers

Public Safety Department

Emergencies: 260.4444

NON-Emergency Calls:
260.4401

Parking decals:
260.4383

Alcohol and Drug Counseling Referrals
Students: 260.4431
Employees: 389.4249

Counseling/Referrals
Vice President for Student Affairs:
260.4431

Off-Campus Numbers

Douglas/Coffee County Emergencies: 911

Poison Control Center:
1.800.282.5846

Non-Emergency, Douglas Police Department:
912.384.2222

Non-Emergency, Coffee County Sheriff's Department: 912.384.4227

Non-Emergency, Georgia State Patrol:
912.389.4675

DMVS (Drivers' Licenses):
912.384.1600

Coffee Regional Medical Center:
912.384.1900

Alcohol & Drug Counseling Services:
912.389.4188

Promise Center:
912.389.4204

Coffee County Health Department:
912.389.4450

Mental Health Clinic:
912.389.4430

Important Telephone Numbers

Links to Additional Resources