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
Hundreds line streets of Plains to honor Jimmy Carter's funeral procession
Carter’s ride through Plains marks the beginning of one last journey, a trip that will mirror the path of his storied life.
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.
Plains, Georgia celebrates Jimmy Carter’s legacy
Discover how Plains, Georgia honors Jimmy Carter's profound legacy with community events and heartfelt tributes.
'A time to celebrate his life': Plains, Georgia prepares to honor Jimmy Carter
Neighbors in President Jimmy Carter's hometown are preparing to welcome thousands who will honor his life over the next several days. “Well, it is sad. He was a huge part of our community, but I kind of take away from it-- it's a time to celebrate his life,” Kelly Kight, a Plains business owner, told WJCL 22.
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: What It Means, and What’s Closed
A national day of mourning will be observed on Thursday for Jimmy Carter, who died on Dec. 29 at 100 years old. In a proclamation after Mr. Carter’s death, President Biden called him “a man of character,
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.” ...
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 ...
Columbus warming stations open amid freezing temperatures
Local organizations are opening up their warming stations as temperatures are expected to drop into the 20s over the next ...
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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 ...
Arrests made in marijuana grow operation, according to CPD
Two people connected to an investigation involving marijuana were taken into custody by the Columbus Police Department. The ...