When President Jimmy Carter died on Sunday, Salvation South editor Chuck Reece remembered the night when he, at age fourteen, first shook the great man’s hand. Chuck has some thoughts about the examples Carter left behind for all Southerners.
Jimmy Carter, a native of Plains, Georgia, passed away on December 29, 2024. He lived to be 100 years old, making him the oldest former president in U.S. history. During his long life, he had many jobs: a naval officer; peanut farmer; Georgia state senator; governor of Georgia; 39th president of the United States; and humanitarian.
In celebration of President Carter's life and legacy, we've curated a collection of free learning resources you can use in your classroom.
Providence Canyon has become massively popular; it’s really fun to hike and explore. But with increased crowds come issues of keeping the park wild and safe for future generations.
In the third episode of Plainspoken: Jimmy Carter and the People of Plains, host Andrew Greer explores President Jimmy Carter's deep faith and humble leadership. Through the story of Tony Lowden, the first Black pastor at Maranatha Baptist Church, we see how Carter’s Christian principles shaped his actions, from advocating for racial equality to serving his community. Hear personal anecdotes from Plains residents and discover the lasting impact of Carter’s servant leadership.
“Since I was a child, woodworking has played an important role in my life. It has given me a sense of belonging and a connection to a wide ranging and dedicated fellowship. The feelings of continuity and timelessness that the craft has brought to me are most gratifying.”
In the second episode of Plainspoken: Jimmy Carter and the People of Plains, host Andrew Greer explores President Jimmy Carter's upbringing in the segregated 1920s and '30s in Plains, Georgia. Through conversations with childhood friends and family members, the episode sheds light on President Carter's close relationships in the predominantly Black community of Archery, the values of respect and unity instilled by his family, and how those experiences shaped his lifelong commitment to racial justice.
In the first episode of Plainspoken: Jimmy Carter and the People of Plains, host Andrew Greer delves into the unique and deeply personal connection that former President Jimmy Carter has with his hometown of Plains, Ga. Through intimate stories from friends, neighbors, and community members you'll hear about the humble, hands-on ways President Carter continues to serve his community. From fixing broken furniture to visiting neighbors in need, Carter embodies the essence of a "common citizen."
Arguably the only thing that may be more inspiring than the Jimmy Carter 100 benefit concert airing Oct. 1 on GPB-TV is that the former president will be watching.
That — as his grandson Jason Carter suggested at the beginning of the event — 100 years after James Earl Carter Jr. was born in Plains, Ga., he'll be watching from his family home in Plains the thousands in attendance who danced, cried and cheered during the tribute at the Fox Theatre.
As the nation's 39th president approaches his 100th birthday in a few weeks (October 1), GPB's Jeff Hullinger spoke with former U.S. Senator Sam Nunn - one of the increasingly few Carter contemporaries still with us in 2024. Senator Nunn was raised in Perry, population 10,000. President Carter in Plains, population 573. "Georgia hamlets separated by only 49 miles of asphalt," Hullinger writes. "Giant lives spawned from these very small, nearby communities."
'Twas days before Christmas, and tucked in the offices across from the state capitol was a goat for a little girl whose father just happened to be best friends with the governor.
The Allman Brothers Band's Brothers and Sisters is iconic. In this episode, Peter and Orlando discuss Alan Paul's deep dive into the time before and after 1973’s Brothers and Sisters. It was not only the band’s best-selling album, at over seven million copies sold, but it was also a powerfully influential release, both musically and culturally. And this book has converted one of the hosts into a fan.
Whether students are learning virtually or in the classroom, GPB Education's virtual field trips are an excellent resource to help them understand certain topics and concepts. This week's Virtual Field Trip Spotlight highlights the life and legacy of Jimmy Carter.
![“They both never forgot the people they grew up with and shared common experience," Kathy Kirbo reflected. "[That's] the reason I think they bonded early on."](/sites/default/files/styles/three_two_702x468/public/2024-05/hullingerkirbocarter_thumbnail_img_5641.jpeg?h=9e7023e9&itok=opQx9tcm)
