Local Dignitary and YHC Graduate Buddy Carter to Receive Prestigious College Award

U.S. Representative Buddy Carter, a graduate of Young Harris College (YHC), will receive the YHC Medallion Award at the college's 2024 Commencement Ceremony on May 4. This is the highest honor from the college, recognizing Carter's contributions to the institution and Georgia. He will also receive an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree at the event.

Carter, who completed his studies at YHC in 1977, has remained closely tied to Georgia. He pursued further education at the University of Georgia, earning a bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy. His political career started in Pooler, Georgia, where he served on the City Council and as mayor. He later moved to the Georgia House of Representatives and was elected to the U.S. Congress in 2014.

In Congress, Carter has served on several important committees, including the House Budget Committee and the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials. His commitment reflects the values of service and leadership he gained at YHC.

Carter credits his time at YHC with significantly shaping his career and personal life. He met his wife, Amy, at the college. The couple, both YHC alumni, have been married for 46 years and have three sons and seven grandchildren.

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