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Earl L. “Buddy” Carter was sworn in to the 114th United States Congress as the United States Representative for Georgia’s First Congressional District.

“I am honored and excited to represent the people of the First District of Georgia,” said Carter. “We have a great opportunity, and even more a responsibility, to show real leadership that makes government more accountable, efficient, and transparent for the American people.”

During the ceremony, Representative Carter joined other members of the 114th Congress to take the oath of office on the House floor. Later, Congressman Carter and his family joined Speaker John A. Boehner in the Capitol for a ceremonial swearing in. Carter also hosted guests from across Georgia at his new offices in Savannah, Brunswick and the Cannon House Office Building in Washington, D.C. to celebrate the occasion. Carter noted throughout the day that he is ready to address the serious challenges facing our nation.

“We must work diligently to reduce out of control spending, foster job creation, repair our broken healthcare system and support our military,” Carter said. “Now it's time to roll up our sleeves and get to work.”

Earl L. “Buddy” Carter

Earl L. “Buddy” Carter was elected U.S. Congressman for the 114th Congress representing the First District of Georgia. As a pharmacist for more than 30 years, Buddy has earned the trust of thousands of south Georgians with their most valuable assets: their health, lives and families. He previously served in the Georgia General Assembly and as Mayor of Pooler, Georgia where he has used his business experience to advance pro-jobs policies and make government more efficient and responsive to the people. A native of Port Wentworth, Georgia, he has been married for 36 years and has three adult sons, two daughters-in-law, and twin granddaughters.