John Rice Carter: “Thank you for scheduling this hearing.”

I rise today to recognize Kay Ford as a recipient of the 2026 Legacy Leader Award. Mrs. Ford is the definition of a driven and committed leader, currently serving as chair of BankSouth's advisory board for the Savannah market. She has held…

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 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 Fayette County State Court Judge Jason B. Thompson on his appointment to the Supreme Court of Georgia's Commission on Dispute Resolution. Judge Thompson has served as a State court judge in Fayette County since…