Monday, May 18, 2026: I was honored to be included in the 63rd Annual Clarksville Lions Club Parade on Saturday in Habersham County in Northeast Georgia. Founded in1821 and named for then-Governor John Clark, Clarksville was originally a Native American city and was called Sak-yi. Habersham County was created in 1818 and named for Colonel Joseph Habersham of the Continental Army in the Revolutionary War. Lions Clubs are made up of 1.4 million members with 50,000 clubs and are active in nearly every country on earth. Their mission is to improve health and wellbeing, strengthen communities and support those in need through humanitarian service and grants and encourage peace and international understanding. On Saturday afternoon, I attended the 51st Annual Chickamauga Down Home Days in Walton County in the Northwest corner of Georgia. Perhaps the two most famous events to take place here were the Battle of Horseshoe Bend during the War of 1812 and the Battle of Chickamauga during the Civil War. In the Battle of Horseshoe Bend, 500 Cherokee warriors from the area fought alongside General Andrew Jackson against the Creek Indians, who were aligned with the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. The U.S. Army came out victorious in the battle. In the Battle of Chickamauga, more than 150,000 soldiers from the Union and Confederate armies fought on September 19-20, 1863, resulting in a Southern victory. Saturday night, I flew back to Washington and on Sunday morning, I went to the CNN studios where I was a panelist on their State of the Union broadcast along with host Dana Bash. Also on the panel were former White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer, Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-MA), and former Communications Director for the Democratic National Committee (DNC), Xochitl Hinojosa. Afterwards, I had a live in studio interview with Fox News Correspondent Rich Edson to discuss news of the day and the upcoming Georgia Senate race. After flying back home Iast night, I’m up early and on Wake Up America on Newsmax this morning before heading to Savannah where I begin the first leg of my statewide fly around at Savannah Aviation as we are greeted by supporters and speak to the media. Our next stop is in Augusta where we have a big group of supporters and again meet with the local media. From Augusta, we head to Macon for more media hits before heading to Albany for another media hit. After Albany, we head to Columbus and finish our tour in Atlanta as we meet with the local media. Afterwards, I head to Suwanee in Gwinnet County where I have the honor of speaking to the Conservative Republican Women of North Atlanta, a great group of patriots dedicated to grassroots campaigns and to increase Republican voter turnout.
Rep. Carter joins State of the Union on CNN
Tuesday, May 19, 2026: Today is primary election day in Georgia. One of the greatest freedoms that we have in this great country is to elect our public leaders. Our veterans served and sacrificed for this and all of our great freedoms and we should honor them by exercising this great freedom. Appropriately, my day begins with a trip to Clay National Guard Center in Marietta for the Georgia National Guard Memorial Day Ceremony where they honored fallen National Guard members and other U.S. military. Later, I have an on-camera interview with WSB-TV in Atlanta to discuss the Senate race and then later have a live interview on Newsmax to discuss the same subject. Following our all staff conference call, I have a training session with our communications consultant before having a live interview with WXIA (11 Alive) in Atlanta to discuss the Senate race. Later in the evening, I attend a Senate election watch party in Sandy Springs.
Rep. Carter honors Michael Jordan on the House floor
Wednesday, May 20, 2026: After an early morning flight, I’m back in Washington this morning and once back on Capitol Hill, I head to a Budget Committee roundtable discussion with Education Secretary Linda McMahon before heading to our office where I have a virtual meeting with the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM). Next, I head to the House Chamber for our first vote series of the week before heading back to our office where I meet with Rezolute, a late-stage rare disease biotech company. Afterwards, I head to an Energy and Commerce (E&C) Health Subcommittee hearing on the Physician Fee Schedule before heading back to our office where I meet with the American Flood Coalition (AFC) that includes my good friends, Mayor Brian West from Tybee Island, Mayor Kristi Cox from Richmond Hill, Chatham County Commissioner Aaron Whitley, Commissioner Kendra Rolle of Brunswick and Councilwoman Abrielle Nelson of Port Wentworth. Next, I meet with Southern Crop Production Association (SCPA) before heading to the House Chamber for votes. After votes, I pay tribute to Bloomingdale resident Michael Jordan who is planning a 950-mile bike journey to honor gold star families. Next, I head off Capitol Hill where I attend the Ducks Unlimited Annual Capitol Hill banquet before heading to the Freedom House Annual Awards Ceremony in downtown Washington.
Rep. Carter speaks at Healthcare is Human rally
Thursday, May 21, 2026: After attending our weekly Doctor’s Caucus meeting, I head off Capitol Hill where I speak to the Republican Leadership for Georgia group that is visiting the Capitol. Afterwards, I head to Upper Senate Park on the Senate side of the Capitol where I speak at a FIGS event on the Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act to support the mental health and wellbeing of healthcare professionals. Next, I head to an E&C full committee markup that lasts from 10 a.m. till 3 p.m. and during which we pass out of committee H.R. 2821, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Modernization Act 3.0 that I am the lead sponsor of. This legislation will expedite transition toward human-relevant testing methods and away from use of dogs, primates and other animals. Afterwards, I join in on our all staff conference call before filming this week’s edition of Buddy’s Briefing and then meeting with our White House liaison. Next, I head to our last vote series of the week before heading off Capitol Hill for a meeting with a constituent.
Rep. Carter joins Newsmax to discuss midterms
