Jimmy Carter, Plains and Georgia

Former President Jimmy Carter lies in DC before returning home to Plains on Thursday
The former president’s body is in the United States Capitol Tuesday, but come Thursday, he will be coming home to Plains and his final resting place. And the people of the tiny Sumter County town are working to have everything ready for President’s Carter last trip home.
Jimmy Carter's state funeral begins with procession in Plains, Georgia | Special Report
America's final salute to former President Jimmy Carter began Saturday with a funeral procession in Plains, Georgia. Carter died Sunday at age 100. A hearse carrying Carter's casket left Phoebe Sumter Medical Center and traveled through Plains with a stop at the 39th president's boyhood home in Archery.
Jimmy Carter's funeral begins by tracing 100 years from rural Georgia to the world stage
Jimmy Carter’s long public goodbye began in Georgia, where the 39th U.S. president’s life started more than 100 years ago
Jimmy Carter’s state funeral has started in Georgia. See what’s to come over the next six days.
Jimmy Carter ‘s long public goodbye began Saturday in south Georgia where the 39th U.S. president’s life began more than 100 years ago.
The lines blur between Jimmy Carter and Plains, Georgia. A trip shows how they made each other
In this otherwise unassuming corner of west Georgia, “Carter culture” blossomed, marked by faith, curiosity, and service that melded into Carter’s bones.
Former President Jimmy Carter starts last journey through Georgia from Plains to Atlanta
Former President Jimmy Carter may have only served one term as governor, but he left his mark in many ways before leaving for Washington, even literally. With a pencil, Carter signed the desk in the governor’s ceremonial office,
Post office in Plains, Georgia to be renamed after Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter
Former President Jimmy Carter and First Lady Rosalynn Carter will be honored by having the post office in their hometown named after them.
National day of mourning for Jimmy Carter on Jan. 9: What it means, and what’s closed
A national day of mourning will be observed Thursday for former President Jimmy Carter, who died Dec. 29 at 100 years old. In a proclamation after Carter’s death, President Joe Biden called him “a man of character,
What will be closed on Thursday for day of mourning Jimmy Carter
The national day of mourning declared for former President Jimmy Carter includes shutdowns Thursday of some agencies and services. Carter’s six-day state funeral began Saturday in Georgia and will include two days lying in state at the U.
Service held for Jimmy Carter in Plains, Georgia over the weekend, State Funeral on Thursday
Another reason security will be tight in DC is because Jimmy Carter's state funeral will be held on Thursday. There was also a service held for him over the weekend in Georgia. He passed away at the age of 100 last month.
Jimmy And Rosalynn Carter Receive Posthumous Honor That Is A Nod To Their Lifelong Dedication To Plains, Georgia
"From the Plains Peanut Festival to the Governor’s Mansion, to the White House—and to communities around the globe—they ...
Plains post office renamed after Jimmy, Rosalynn Carter
The Plains Post Office at 119 Main Street will now be designated as the “Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Post Office.” ...
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"He was the same man all the time": Plains locals, visitors reflect on Carter's humility
"That's awe-inspiring to me." Jimmy and Plains:The lines blur between Jimmy Carter and Plains, Georgia. A trip shows how they made each other The Harper family was one of many who visited ...
Jimmy Carter’s Heart Was in Plains. But His Launchpad Was in Atlanta.
While his home was always in the small Georgia town, Atlanta gave him the opportunities to cement a political and ...
Georgia delegation of lawmakers honor Jimmy Carter as he lies in state at US Capitol
Members of Congress were among the first who were able to pay their respects at the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday as former ...
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Sumter Co. church to become warming center during extreme weather
The church will be providing warm meals and blankets to those seeking shelter from the extreme weather conditions.
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Sumter County Fire Rescue extinguishes structure fire near Odum Road
Baldwin notified other units of a fully evolved structure fire near Odum Road. More units responded. According to Sumter ...
WEATHER AWARE: Winter storm moves in Friday; impacts and timing
Good Wednesday Morning! Arctic air continues to sit across the southeast creating very cold conditions this morning with widespread readings in the 20s and wind chill ...