John Rice Carter: “We need to look at the big picture.”

I rise today to honor Shirley Barber James, a mighty figure in Savannah's story. Shirley is a respected civic leader whose lifelong commitment to education, media, and public service has profoundly shaped our city's civic and cultural…

I rise today to honor a trailblazer who has given a lifetime of service to the people of Georgia, representative Edna Jackson. Born in Savannah in 1944, Edna began her journey in the civil rights movement at just 9 years old, marching with…

I rise today to recognize two- time Super Bowl champion Ernest Jones IV on his recent Super Bowl win over the New England Patriots. Before becoming a starter for the South Carolina Gamecocks, Ernest had a standout high school career in…

I rise today to recognize Bland Farms in Glennville, Georgia, for winning the Grower of the Year Award from the Vidalia Onion Committee. This award has been given continuously since 1991 and is a testament to the long history of onion…