Monday, August 31, 2026: On Saturday morning, I drove up to the Savannah district office and was live on Newsmax as we discussed news of the day including the administration and Congress’ successful actions to decrease prescription drug prices and the impact of the Democratic Socialists on the Democratic party. Afterwards, I head to downtown Savannah and had a meeting with my good friend and predecessor in the Georgia State Senate, Eric Johnson. When Eric ran for Governor of the State of Georgia in 2009, he resigned from the State Senate, and I succeeded him in that position. Eric had one of the most storied political careers of any state legislator from Southeast Georgia as he rose to the position of President Pro-tem of the Senate during his service and was considered by many to be the de facto Lt. Governor during that time. Afterwards, Eric and I headed over to the DeSoto Hilton where we joined hundreds of supporters of Georgia Republican Gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson for a rally. Rick Jackson is the embodiment of the American dream having lived in the Techwood Homes projects in Atlanta and never knowing his father and with a mother who was a struggling alcoholic. He grew up in foster care, moved through five foster homes and thirteen schools. He couldn’t afford to stay in college, so he dropped out and took a straight-commission job at a company he later bought. Today his businesses generate over $3 billion in revenue. His story is truly amazing and is one of the many reasons I think he will be a great Governor and why I am supporting him. After a great event, I flew to Atlanta where I spoke to the American WaterWorks Association (AWWA) at their annual gala at the Georgia Aquarium. AWWA consists of water utilities, treatment plant operators and managers, environmentalists, and others with an interest in water supply and public health. Afterwards, I headed back to the airport and continued to Washington that night. On Sunday, I was in the CNN studios in Washington where I joined a panel on State of the Union as we discussed and debated the rise of the Democratic Socialist Party and expectations of the upcoming midterm elections. Today, I was designated as Speaker pro-tem and presided over the Chamber during morning order. Once back in our office, I had a series of staff meetings including scheduling staff, communications staff, legislative staff and district staff. Afterwards, I attended a Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) caucus meeting where we heard from a dietitian from Moffitt Health in Florida before heading to our weekly Whip Team meeting. After our first vote series of the week, I remain in the chamber where I have an hour-long special order reserved and pay tribute to 25 people and places from throughout the State.
Rep. Carter presides over the House Chamber
Tuesday, September 1, 2026: After our weekly GOP Conference meeting at the Capitol, I join in on our all staff conference call before heading off Capitol Hill for a training session with a software company. Once back in our office, I record this week’s edition of Buddy’s Briefing as well as two videos for conferences that I will not be able to attend. After our first vote series of the day, I head to an Energy and Commerce (E&C) Communicatons and Technology Subcommittee markup and afterwards head back to the Chamber for our second and final vote series of the day.
Rep. Carters gives a tribute on the House floor
Wednesday, September 2, 2026: I’m on the radio early this morning as I join Bill Osborne in Valdosta on The Morning Drive on 105.9. as we discuss news of the day. Afterwards, I head to the Capitol Plaza where I join members of the Wales Caucus for a picture with MS Heledd Fychan, the Welsh Government Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport, who is here visiting. Once back in our office, I have a call with a constituent before heading to an E&C full committee mark-up that lasts until midafternoon. Once back in our office, I have a meeting with a constituent before heading to the House Chamber for our only vote series of the day. Afterwards, I head off Capitol Hill where I receive the Friend of the Family Award from the Faith and Freedom Coalition.
Rep. Carter with the Welsh Government Cabinet Minister and Friends of Wales Caucus
Thursday, September 3, 2026: We are honored this morning to have the Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) of the U.S., Jay Bhattacharya, at our Doctor’s Caucus meeting as he brings us up to date on his work at NIH. Trained as a physician, Dr. Bhattacharya is a health economist and is the 18th director of the NIH since 2025. Next, I head to an E&C Environment Subcommittee hearing on drinking water and infrastructure before heading to the House Chamber for our final vote series of the week. After votes, I remain in the Chamber along with other members of the Georgia delegation for a moment of silence to commemorate the life of former Rep. Charles Hatcher from Southwest Georgia. Next, I pay tribute to one of my fraternity brothers from Young Harris College (YHC), Philip Sampson, who passed recently. On my way to the airport for a flight to Atlanta, I have a call with the warden of FCI Jesup Federal Prison for an update on the fentanyl exposure suffered by several guards last week as well as a call with our Chief of Staff and District Director. Once in Atlanta, I drive to Tifton in Tift County where I attend a rally for Georgia Republican Gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson. Tifton is in south central Georgia and is named for sawmill owner Henry H. Tift, who in 1872 founded this area that was at the junction of the Georgia Southern and Florida Railroad and the Brunswick and Western Railroad. Tift County is also named for Henry H. Tift.
Rep. Carter speaks at Energy and Commerce Environment hearing
Friday, September 4, 2026: I’m up early and live on Mornings with Fox Business and host Cheryl Casone as we discuss the midterm elections, data centers, and our final week in session before the elections.
Rep. Carter joins Mornings with Fox Business
