Savannah Standard

Earl L. "Buddy" Carter, currently serving as a U.S. Congressman for Georgia’s 1st district since 2015, has shared several recent updates on social media. His tenure follows his previous roles in the Georgia House of Representatives and the Georgia Senate. These tweets shed light on his activities and the significant events he chose to highlight on the platform.

On April 16, 2025, Congressman Buddy Carter extended his congratulations to Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation on the recent entry of the G800 aircraft into service. His message emphasized the excitement for future innovations and recognized Gulfstream Aerospace as "a key part of the #GA01 community." The original tweet can be accessed here.

In a separate tweet posted on April 17, 2025, Carter reflected on the solemn event he led on the House Floor in which he held a moment of silence for four Ft. Stewart soldiers who died in Lithuania. He expressed, "It is my honor and privilege to represent those who sacrifice daily for our freedoms." The original tweet can be accessed here.

Another post, dated April 18, 2025, contained no additional text but can be viewed here.

Buddy Carter, born in Port Wentworth, Georgia, in 1957, and now residing in Pooler, has held his congressional seat for a decade, succeeding Jack Kingston in 2015. He graduated from the University of Georgia in 1980 with a Bachelor of Science degree, further rooting his deep ties to the state he represents.