Plains, Jimmy Carter

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.
Jimmy Carter’s Heart Was in Plains. But His Launchpad Was in Atlanta.
The mythology of Jimmy Carter begins and ends in Plains, but roughly 150 miles away is Atlanta, a city just as essential to understanding the life of the 39th president.
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.
Plains prepares for influx of visitors. And why some already came to honor Jimmy Carter
McPherson recalled visiting Plains with his aunt and uncle during Carter’s presidential campaign and meeting Carter’s brother, Billy, at his service station. He also recalled meeting Carter at Mom’s Kitchen in Preston, about 10 miles west of Plains, and on a flight back to Atlanta from Billings, Montana.
Jimmy Carter state funeral schedule | What to know for the week ahead
The state funeral process will conclude for President Jimmy Carter with services at the National Cathedral in D.C., and then private services back home in Plains.
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 Carter's state funeral has started. Here's what to know
The first events reflected Carter’s climb up the political ladder, from the tiny town of Plains, Georgia, to decades on the global stage as a humanitarian and advocate for democracy.
Plains Post Office renamed for Jimmy, Rosalynn Carter after Biden signs bill into law
Among a collection of bills signed into law over the weekend, U.S. President Joe Biden approved legislation to rename the ...
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Plains Post Office officially renamed to honor the Carters
WALB previously reported that the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation that will allow the post office in Plains ...
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Railroads open 2025 dealing with heavy snow, ice from Great Plains to Northeast
Railroads are navigating the start of the New Year with a far-reaching winter weather system that resulted in measurable ...
From Plains to Atlanta, a Rolling Tribute Traces Jimmy Carter’s Life
Days of honoring the 39th president began on Saturday with stops at his childhood farm, the Georgia State Capitol and the ...
Biden honors Carters' legacy with Plains post office renaming
The couple, married for over 77 years, remained deeply rooted in their small Georgia town throughout their lives, even as they impacted communities across the globe.
‘Holy ground.’ Why travelers braved frigid cold to be in Plains for Jimmy Carter motorcade
It was sunrise on a frigid Saturday morning in Plains, and two couples in their 60s and 70s from Florida were the first folks ...
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President Biden signs bill to rename Plains Post Office after Jimmy, Rosalynn Carter
The U.S. Postal Service facility on Main Street in Plains will now be known as the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Post Office.
Locals and travelers alike gather in Plains as Former President Carter’s services are set to begin
People are beginning to pour into Plains to honor Former President Jimmy Carter on Saturday morning as his funeral services ...