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Former President Jimmy Carter lies in DC before returning home to Plains on Thursday

The former president’s body is in the United States Capitol Tuesday, but come Thursday, he will be coming home to Plains and his final resting place. And the people of the tiny Sumter County town are working to have everything ready for President’s Carter last trip home.

'Georgia on My Mind' plays at end of Capitol service for former President Jimmy Carter

When the ceremony ended, some of our nation's leaders and members of Congress took a moment to pay their respects. The song "Georgia on My Mind" -- sung and made popular by another son of Georgia, Ray Charles -- was playing.

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Georgia delegation of lawmakers honor Jimmy Carter as he lies in state at US Capitol

Members of Congress were among the first who were able to pay their respects at the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday as former President Jimmy Carter lies in state.

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Jimmy And Rosalynn Carter Receive Posthumous Honor That Is A Nod To Their Lifelong Dedication To Plains, Georgia

"From the Plains Peanut Festival to the Governor’s Mansion, to the White House—and to communities around the globe—they ...

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Post office in Plains, Georgia to be renamed after Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter

Former President Jimmy Carter and First Lady Rosalynn Carter will be honored by having the post office in their hometown ...

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Jimmy Carter’s Heart Was in Plains. But His Launchpad Was in Atlanta.

While his home was always in the small Georgia town, Atlanta gave him the opportunities to cement a political and ...

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