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Carter motorcade passes through Plains before stopping at Boyhood Farm then heads to Atlanta

Former President Jimmy Carter’s funeral procession passed through Plains on January 4, then paused at the Boyhood Farm…

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Gwynelle Ariail shares memories after Carter’s death

Gwynelle Ariail sat on her front porch, holding her Yorkie Lizzy. Her late husband, Daniel Ariail, was the long-time…

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Avery Davis-Roberts former manager of The Carter Center’s democracy program gives interview on Carter’s legacy

Avery Davis-Roberts was the manager of The Carter Center’s democracy program for 20 years. She gave an interview…

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Road Closure and Traffic Notice for Highway 280

Press release from the City of Plains This is an official road closure notification for residents of Plains,…

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Jan Williams shares memories after Carter’s passing

Jan Williams, long time member of Maranatha Baptist Church, shared memories of organizing former President Jimmy Carter’s Sunday…

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No mail delivery on Thursday, Jan. 9, for Day of Observance for President Carter

A National Day of Observance has been declared on Jan. 9 to honor the death of former President…

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Senator Reverend Warnock’s Statement on the Passing of President Jimmy Carter

Today, U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) issued the following statement on the passing of former Georgia Governor…

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Funeral Motorcade for President Jimmy Carter to Begin at Phoebe Sumter; Public Encouraged to Observe Departure Ceremony

People around the world will focus their attention on Phoebe Sumter Medical Center Saturday as the hospital serves…

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His Name was Jimmy Carter: U.S. President from Sumter County, Ga., Passed Away in Plains

Jason Berggren     Note: D. Jason Berggren is a professor of political science at Georgia Southwestern State…

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Statement from President/CEO of United States Navy Memorial on the Passing of President Jimmy Carter

The United States Navy Memorial joins the nation in mourning the passing of President Jimmy Carter. Vice Admiral…

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Georgia Historical Society Statement on the Passing of President Jimmy Carter

The Georgia Historical Society The Georgia Historical Society (GHS) is saddened by the loss of Jimmy Carter, a…

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Former Mayor of Plains Boze Godwin expresses grief at the passing of former President Jimmy Carter

Former Mayor of Plains Boze Godwin expressed grief at the passing of former President Jimmy Carter. “President Carter…

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Blue Argo recalls Carter administration’s offer of position as Rosalynn Carter’s aide

Blue Argo, an English professor at Georgia Southwestern State University, told how she had once been offered a…

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Candle light vigil for Jimmy Carter held at Maranatha Baptist Church

A candle light vigil was held for former President Jimmy Carter after 5 pm on December 30. Singer…

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Laura McConatha reflects on President Carter’s passing

Laura McConatha As a staff member of the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers (RCI), on January 28, 2003,…

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Former President Jimmy Carter funeral schedule released

The Joint Task Force-National Capital Region and The U.S. Army Military District of Washington released the funeral schedule…

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Plains locals share memories, inspiration, and grief after Carter’s passing

Plains locals shared memories, inspiration, and grief after the death of former President Jimmy Carter on December 29.…

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Statement from the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus on the Passing of Former President Jimmy Carter

Georgia Legislative Black Caucus It is with profound sadness and deep respect that the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus…

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Teresa Mansfield recalls experiences in the Peanut Brigade

Teresa Mansfield was a member of the campaign for Jimmy Carter, known as the Peanut Brigade. A fellow…

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Daniels arrested on several accounts

On December 28, 2024 a Deputy was patroling the Sunset Park area when the Sumter County Sheriff’s Deputy…

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Statement from Secretary Raffensperger on President Carter’s Passing

Secretary of State Press Office Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger offered his condolences on the passing of Jimmy…

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Sen. Ossoff on Passing of President Jimmy Carter

Ossoff Press U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff today released the following statement. “I extend my deepest condolences to Jack,…

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Congressman Sanford Bishop issues statement on the life and legacy of President Jimmy Carter

Press release Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) issued the following statement regarding the life and legacy of…

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Sheriff Eric Bryant reflects on providing security for President Jimmy Carter

Sumter County Sheriff Eric Bryant shared memories of former President Jimmy Carter, including providing security for the former…

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Blue Argo shares experiences campaigning for Carter in Iowa

Georgia Southwestern English Professor Blue Argo shared recollections of her efforts in the campaign to elect Jimmy Carter…

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Local leaders react to former President Jimmy Carter’s death

Mayor of Plains Joey Recker shared his reactions to former President Jimmy Carter’s passing on December 29. “I…

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Sam Lott shares experiences as part of Jimmy Carter Peanut Brigade

Sam Lott was one of many local Georgians who campaigned for former President Jimmy Carter around the nation,…

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President of the NAACP Eugene Edge recalls discussions with President Carter

President of the Sumter County branch of the NAACP, Eugene Edge, recalled conversations he had with President Carter.…