John Rice Carter: “If the gentleman will yield, I believe this board is made out of that styrene. This is what we call plastic board.”

I rise today to honor Chad Nimmer for his recent appointment to the USDA Farm Service Agency Georgia State Committee. Mr. Nimmer is a former Georgia State House Representative from District 178 in Blackshear, Georgia, who I had the honor…

I rise today to recognize Hannah Harrison for being selected as a 2026 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholar. This highly competitive program selects around 120 undergraduate students each…

I rise today to celebrate three talented students from Augusta University: Lahari, Avery, and Anna. These talented young leaders have rightfully earned their spot in the Georgia Legislative Internship Program for the 2026 session. These…

I rise today to recognize Greg Parker, who has been given a 2026 Legacy Leader Award by the Southeast Georgia Leadership Forum. Greg is the founder and executive chairman of Parker's Kitchen, a convenience store chain that has earned the…