GEORGIA, — Georgia came together on Saturday to honor the life and legacy of Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States. The day began in Americus, where a family motorcade departed ...

The former president’s six-day state funeral started in Americus at ... was proceeding to Atlanta on Saturday afternoon for a moment of silence in front of the Georgia Capitol and a ceremony ...

A moment of silence was observed outside the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta, where lawmakers and ... The journey began in Americus in Sumter County. Angela Laster, a resident of Americus ...

By Alessandro Marazzi SassoonEmily Cochrane and Rick Rojas Alessandro Marazzi Sassoon reported from Americus, Ga., and Emily Cochrane from Atlanta. Jan. 4, 2025 In a few days, Jimmy Carter will be ...

ExploreRemembering Jimmy Carter Carter’s work for the housing advocacy group began in Georgia ... in the 1970s at a farm in Americus, about 130 miles south of Atlanta. They held their first ...

beginning Saturday in Americus, Georgia and ending with interment in his hometown of Plains, Georgia. Stops in between will be at the Georgia State Capitol, a service at The Carter Center, viewings in ...