Former President Jimmy Carter taught Sunday school at a modest church in his hometown of Plains for more than 40 years. On Jan. 9, it will host a final farewell service for the former president.

5:15 p.m.: Jimmy Carter's remains arrived at Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains, Georgia. 3:20 p.m.: The body of former President Jimmy Carter returns to Georgia to be laid to rest next to his ...

For what he gave me, he deserves my respect,” said Tiffany Patten. “If he can eradicate guinea worm, I can stand in 30-degree ...

Fr. Pablo Migone, Vicar for Mission Advancement for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Savannah and pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes ...

Around 50 family and friends witnessed the last public display of honor for Carter when the motorcade arrived around 5 p.m. at Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains. They stood at the front of the ...

Among the invited guests to the private service include Carter's family, members of the Maranatha Baptist Church and Plains-area family and friends of the Carter's.

PLAINS, Ga. — Maranatha Baptist Church is nestled in an old grove of pecan trees on the outskirts of Plains. A week after the passing of its most famous congregant, church members gathered from ...

ATLANTA - Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains, Georgia, held its first Sunday service Jan. 5 following the passing of former President Jimmy Carter. Known for his faith and service, Carter taught ...

Only Carter’s closest kin attended a funeral at the small, local Maranatha Baptist Church ... in his hometown of Plains on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, in Plains, Georgia. A funeral service for ...