Former President Jimmy Carter 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,
3 p.m. Plains, Ga. to Atlanta, Ga. How far is it from Jimmy Carter's hometown to Georgia State Capitol? Jimmy Carter's motorcade is currently along I-75 as it makes its way toward Atlanta for ...
Thursday's services capped six days of remembrance for Carter, who died on Dec. 29 at the age of 100. Following the honors in Washington, it was his wish to be buried in his hometown of Plains, next to his beloved wife of 77 years, Rosalynn Carter.
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.
A national funeral service was held for former President Jimmy Carter at Washington National Cathedral this morning, marking the conclusion of his state funeral. Remembrance ceremonies included his lying in repose in his home state, Georgia, and later lying in state at the U.S. Capitol.
A moment of silence was observed outside the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta ... my uncle used to work for him in Plains. So, I remember him being there. So, yes, I was off today.
The younger Carters had left Plains after he graduated from ... called for stopping at 3 p.m. outside the Georgia Capitol, where Carter served as a state senator from 1963 to 1967 and governor ...
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp said at his State of the State address Thursday that Georgia is strong and resilient.
Carter will be buried next to his wife, Rosalynn Carter, in Plains. The rural Georgia town only has about 600 residents, but the Carters made the city a much more well-known area during his four years in the White House. Carter spent his final years in Plains, too.
When the ceremony ended, some of our nation's leaders and members of Congress took a moment to pay their respects. The song "Georgia on My Mind" -- sung and made popular by another son of Georgia, Ray Charles -- was playing.