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Jimmy Carter: A Nation Mourns

Flags flew at half-staff across the nation Monday, a day after former President Jimmy Carter died at age 100 at his home in Plains.
Posted inIn The News

A Nation Mourns: Funeral Plans Set for Jimmy Carter

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceDecember 30, 2024December 31, 2024

Flags flew at half-staff across the nation Monday, a day after former President Jimmy Carter died at age 100 at his home in Plains. Gov. Brian Kemp issued two executive orders following the passing of the longest living ex-president, one ordering all U.S. and Georgia flags to fly at half-staff at all state buildings and […]

Throngs of regulars packed the tiny one-room tavern not just to drink cheap PBRs, but to pay tribute to a special visitor from long ago: former President Jimmy Carter, who died Sunday at 100.
Posted inIn The News

‘Raise Your Glass to President Carter:’ Savannah Bar He Made Famous Pays Tribute to Jimmy Carter

by Benjamin Payne | GA TodayJanuary 1, 2025January 1, 2025
Donald Trump has confirmed he will attend the state funeral of former President Jimmy Carter. Carter, who died at the age of 100, will be honored on January 9 at the Washington National Cathedral.
Posted inIn The News

Trump Says He Will Attend Jimmy Carter’s Funeral

by B.T. ClarkJanuary 1, 2025January 1, 2025
The state funeral for former President Jimmy Carter begins Saturday, January 4, in Georgia, as the nation prepares to honor the 39th president’s life and legacy.
Posted inGeorgia People

How to Watch Jimmy Carter’s Funeral Procession Through Georgia on Saturday

by B.T. ClarkJanuary 3, 2025
Jimmy Carter's state funeral has started. Today, the former president's remains made their way from Sumter County to Atlanta where a private funeral will be held and he will lie in state until Tuesday.
Posted inGeorgia People, Newsflash

WATCH: Jimmy Carter’s Funeral Motorcade in Georgia

by News DeskJanuary 4, 2025January 4, 2025
Former President Jimmy Carter's contributions to his country will be remembered next week at a national funeral in Washington, D.C.
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Jimmy Carter’s State Funeral: A Tribute in Georgia

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJanuary 4, 2025
Atlanta and Cobb County drivers should brace for temporary road closures today as President Jimmy Carter’s remains are transported to Washington, D.C., for final honors at the U.S. Capitol and a national service later this week.
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Jimmy Carter’s Motorcade Will Make its Way Through Cobb County Today

by B.T. ClarkJanuary 7, 2025January 7, 2025
Mourners flocked to the Carter Center in Atlanta to pay tribute to former President Jimmy Carter during a period of public repose.
Posted inIn The News

Thousands Paid Tribute to Jimmy Carter at the Carter Center

by Sarah Kallis | GPB and Kristi York Wooten | GPBJanuary 7, 2025
Former President Jimmy Carter will lie in state at the U.S. Capitol rotunda in Washington, D.C., beginning Tuesday at 7 p.m. Eastern.
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Everything You Need to Know About Jimmy Carter Lying in State at The U.S. Capitol

by Shauneen Miranda | Georgia RecorderJanuary 7, 2025January 7, 2025
Today the nation honors former President Jimmy Carter with a state funeral at the Washington National Cathedral.
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Where to Watch Jimmy Carter’s Funeral

by B.T. ClarkJanuary 9, 2025January 9, 2025
Today, America says goodbye to 39th President and Georgia's own Jimmy Carter.
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Watch Live: Jimmy Carter’s Funeral at The National Cathedral

by B.T. ClarkJanuary 9, 2025January 9, 2025
Here is the statement from the Georgia Historical Society on the passing of Jimmy Carter.
Posted inGeorgia People

An Example to All of Us: Georgia Historical Society Releases Statement on Death of Jimmy Carter

by B.T. ClarkDecember 31, 2024December 31, 2024
As a form of tribute to Jimmy Carter, who died earlier today at age 100, we present a selection of quotes from the man himself.
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In His Own Words: 12 Quotes By Jimmy Carter

by B.T. ClarkDecember 29, 2024December 31, 2024
Tributes poured in from notable Georgia residents and elected officials Sunday after Former President Jimmy Carter died at age 100. Below are some of the memories and tributes shared by your fellow Georgians.
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Georgians React to Jimmy Carter’s Death

by B.T. ClarkDecember 29, 2024December 31, 2024
Former President Jimmy Carter, a Nobel Peace Prize winner and Georgia native, died Sunday at the age of 100. Carter, who served as the 39th president of the United States from 1977 to 1981, passed away peacefully at his home in Plains, Georgia, surrounded by family.
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Former President Jimmy Carter Dies at 100

by B.T. ClarkDecember 29, 2024December 31, 2024

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