John Rice Carter: “To set up a situation where we may inadvertently be creating more mandatory spending, to me, is not a good idea.”

I rise today to thank Brian Patterson who was recently honored with the Carnegie Medal of Heroism for his courageous acts in a 2022 car crash. Brian is a retired soldier and LifeStar mechanic. On July 8, 2022, while driving down the…

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 honor distinguished educator and scholar Dr. Paul Pressly, who has shaped Savannah for decades. Dr. Pressly served as headmaster of Savannah Country Day School from 1983 to 2004, guiding generations of students with…

I rise today to honor Private Bennett Waters, a serviceman who tragically died as a prisoner of war during World War II. Private Waters was a southeast Georgia serviceman whose remains were recently identified by the Defense POW/MIA…