John Rice Carter: “I was unavoidable detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall No. 567. ____________________”

I rise today to celebrate Greg Parker, recipient of the President's Visionary Award at Georgia Southern University. From humble beginnings in 1976 as a one-man operation, Greg Parker built Parker's Kitchen into a powerhouse, serving over 1…

I rise today to honor a true young hero from Richmond Hill, Georgia, 12-year-old Macy Johnson. After school, Macy stepped off the bus to see flames tearing through her family's garage. Thick smoke filled the two-story home where her two…

I rise today to honor Cecily A. Hill of St. Marys, Georgia, who passed away on March 30, 2026, at the age of 83. Cecily was born in Woodbine, Georgia, in 1942, where she learned to embody true southern grace and strength. With a heart…

I rise today to honor Michael Proctor, who, sadly, passed away on February 12 at the age of 58. Michael, a Georgia native, attended Worth County High School, where he first showcased his natural athletic ability. He started for the Murray…