Former President Jimmy Carter, who died on December 29 at the age of 100, has been laid to rest in his hometown of Plains, Georgia, following a state funeral held in Washington, D.C. “He was the last president to actively encourage participation and involvement in governmental processes by the progressive civil community,

The local community met at Lake Ella to remember the late President Jimmy Carter with elected officials on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025.

At first, Jimmy Carter was a political wizard. But he couldn’t keep the magic act going.

According to his critics, Jimmy Carter was a humanitarian president and a weak leader. He faced enormous challenges that were nearly impossible to resolve through humanitarian policies: the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, the Iran hostage crisis, the 1979 energy crisis and the recession that began in 1980, among others.

Madeleine Blais was a staff writer for the Trenton Times in 1976 when she was assigned to cover the Democratic Convention in New York City where Jimmy Carter claimed his party's nomination. The four days were mostly a snore -- but she created a time capsule of the week that she treasures to this day.

Jimmy Carter was in office from 1977 until 1981, but it was his life outside the White House that has continued to speak volumes

The local Democratic party organized the event to commemorate the 39th president’s life and legacy. A former pastor and state senate candidate, Lee Dotson, attended the remembrance. He ran for office in South Georgia and met President Carter several times, witnessing Carter’s campaign strategy up close.

President Jimmy Carter shakes hands with the crowd after delivering an address at Wait Chapel concerning the Soviet threat, March 17, 1978. To the right of Carter is Fifth District Congressman Steve Neal. More than 50 years after filling out his ballot, Jimmy Walker freely admits it.

Devoutness wasn't always an important feature in a presidential candidate. That all changed after Carter professed his “born again” Christianity.

Florida Democratic Party chair Nikki Fried said she is hopeful the next generation will learn from Carter’s example.

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has issued a proclamation on how American flags should be flown on President-elect Trump's Inauguration Day January 20.

The music is majestic. The setting is glorious. Many of the top power players from DC are in attendance, and the words of praise for the president up front are unending.