[2][3] The Eleventh District A & M School was one of the eleven (later twelve) educational centers created to cater to the predominantly agricultural-based economy in Georgia.

[1] Douglas, the seat of government for Coffee County,[4] was selected as one of the original eleven towns for the location of an A & M school.

[5] Unlike other towns in the Eleventh District, Douglas added free water and electricity for ten years to its bid as an extra incentive.

[7] Charles Wesley Davis, a Tennessee-native, was hired as the first principal with the mandate to develop a comprehensive high school curriculum beyond vocational studies.

[15] Holdings in the South Georgia State College William S. Smith Library exceed 100,000 items, including reference books, bound periodicals, government documents, pamphlets, maps and videotapes.

The aquatic center features an indoor swimming pool, locker rooms, outdoor patio, and classroom space.

In 2007, the college completed construction of Tiger Village, a 250-bed residence hall featuring two-room and four-room suites.

South Georgia State College's Financial Aid Office awards over $3 million in assistance every year.

Seven out of 10 SGSC students receive financial aid in the form of scholarships, grants, loans or through the federal work-study program.

SGSC students may also participate in intramural sports: flag football, basketball, softball, Ultimate Frisbee, and much more.