John Rice Carter: “Thank you, Mr. Chairman.”

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 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…

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…