Celebration of Former President Jimmy Carter

Former President Jimmy Carter's contributions to his country are being celebrated this week at a national funeral in Washington, D.C.
But on Saturday, it was Georgians' turn to remember and honor their native son, as mourners lined streets and highways from Americus to Atlanta to say goodbye to the 39th president, who died Dec. 29 at age 100. Residents of small towns, including Preston and Ellaville, lined the streets to show their respect for their fellow small-town American who rose to great heights while always maintaining his Christian faith and simple country charm.
Saturday's start to a six-day celebration of the life of Jimmy Carter was dedicated specifically to the leaders and staff of the Carter Center who will carry on the work he began there after his pre...