Remembering Jimmy Carter
Let the memory of President Carter inspire each of us to know that we have the power to make a difference for good.
Like everyone in the United States and Georgia, we mourn the life of President Jimmy Carter, our 39th President of the United States, who was not only a leader but an example of kindness, wisdom and service to us all.
Born on October 1, 1924, in Plains, Georgia, Carter’s journey instilled in him a deep sense of responsibility toward others, to become Georgia Governor and eventually President. He had an unstoppable dedication to human rights and social justice that truly defined his legacy. He worked tirelessly to broker peace agreements, especially the Camp David Accords, which brought hope for peace to the Middle East. Carter continuted his service through The Carter Center After his presidency. His work in eradicating diseases, promoting fair elections, and advocating for the oppressed has touched countless lives around the globe. He embodies the spirit of service, often exemplified by his life spent working alongside volunteers for Habitat for Humanity, building homes for those in need.
Jimmy Carter’s legacy looms large for Georgians like me who got to experience his presidency in the 70s. It enhanced Georgia’s reputation as one of the only southern states not trapped in the past. His courage and vision got people thinking about issues of the future well before they reached today’s crisis pitch. His Christian values and service were an inspiration to all, and his accomplishments post term set the model life standard for any former president. As we mourn his passing we can celebrate all he has added to our lives. President Carter was a friend to Georgia Trend and we will miss him greatly. – Publisher Ben Young
President Joe Biden declared Jan. 9 a national day of mourning. He issued an executive order closing all executive departments and agencies of the federal government that day, and ordered U.S. flags to fly at half-staff for 30 days.
Funeral services are as follows, from the office of the United States Navy Memorial
SATURDAY, JAN. 4
10:15 a.m. The state funeral begins with the Carter family’s arrival at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center in Americus, Georgia. Current and former special agents in charge from the United States Secret Service – Carter Protective Division will carry President Carter’s remains to the hearse and walk alongside it as the motorcade departs from the medical center. The motorcade will then travel from Americus to President Carter’s hometown of Plains.
10:50 a.m. After passing through Plains, the motorcade will pause briefly in front of the farm that was President Carter’s boyhood home. During the pause, the National Park Service will salute the late president and ring the historic farm bell 39 times. 10:55 a.m. After the pause, the late president officially begins his final journey to Atlanta.
3 p.m. As the motorcade arrives in Atlanta, it will stop at the Georgia State Capitol for a moment of silence led by Gov. Brian Kemp, Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, members of the Georgia Legislature, and Georgia State Patrol troopers. President Carter’s remains then will be transported to the Carter Presidential Center.
3:45 p.m. An arrival ceremony will take place at the Carter Presidential Center.
4 p.m. A private service will be conducted in the lobby of the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum.
7 p.m. The former president will lie in repose for mourners to come and pay their respects continuously until 6 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 7.
SUNDAY, JAN. 5 The late president continues to lie in repose at The Carter Center. The public is invited to pay their respects throughout this time. MARTA will provide bus shuttle from the King Memorial rail station to The Carter Center for those who wish to pay tribute. Those attending the viewing must take a bus to The Carter Center unless they plan to walk or bike.
The Carter Center will remain open around the clock, and MARTA will run trains and shuttle service for 60 hours over the mourning period via The Rough Draft
MONDAY, JAN. 6 The late president continues to lie in repose at The Carter Center. The public is invited to pay their respects throughout this time.
TUESDAY, JAN. 7 6 a.m. Public visitation ends.
9:30 a.m. President Carter leaves the Carter Presidential Center for the final time with a departure ceremony. The family then accompanies the remains to Dobbins Air Reserve Base outside Atlanta.
Additional information to include public access points, prohibited items, and motorcade routes will be available soon at https://jtfncr.mdw.army.mil/statefunerals/.
The last few days, we’ve been relfecting on the many times we featured President Carter across the years, here are a handful of highlights.
Jimmy Carter Sunday School Teacher April 2017
Eradicating the “firery serpent” – one of the oldest and most devestating diseases June 2017
