John Rice Carter: “I suspect you will be too.”

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 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…

Today, I rise to recognize Pastor Scott Morrison. He serves as discipleship pastor at the First Baptist Church of Vidalia, Georgia. Pastor Morrison has a legacy of leadership with over 25 years of experience. In 2001, he became the…

I rise today to honor the Bevill family of Georgia as recipients of the President's Innovator Award at Georgia Southern University. Leonard ``Lenny'' Bevill; his wife, Sandra; his sons, Josh and Andrew; and his daughters-in-law, Jenna and…