Jimmy Carter was a former one-term governor from Georgia, almost unknown nationally, when he broke through in Iowa and New Hampshire early in 1976 and rode that momentum all the way to Washington.
Carter was president from 1977 to 1981, but he was perhaps more famous for the life he led after he left office. He was one of the biggest advocates for peace, democracy and human rights.
Carter was president from 1977 to 1981, but he was perhaps more famous for the life he led after he left office. He was one of the biggest advocates for peace, democracy and human rights.
Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, 76th governor of Georgia and Nobel Prize-winning global humanitarian dedicated to waging peace, has died at age 100.
On the Monday, Dec. 23 edition of Georgia Today: Billions of dollars are headed for Hurricane Helene relief; the post office in Plains, Ga., will soon have a new name; and two iconic Christmas classics can be traced back to Savannah.
When former President Jimmy Carter first campaign for president, his was not a household name. So it took an army of volunteers to campaign in early primary battleground states, knocking on doors to introduce voters to Carter. The "Peanut Brigade" was instrumental in helping Carter sway voters in early primary states like New Hampshire. Leading member of the Peanut Brigade, Dot Padgett, spoke with GPB's Peter Biello at a live broadcast of All Things Considered at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum in Atlanta.
On the Wednesday, Oct. 2 episode of Georgia Today: Vice President Kamala Harris visited Augusta and promised Federal funds for hurricane clean-up; there is a new hotline for persons affected by the chemical fire in Conyers; the Atlanta Braves lost the first wildcard playoff game.
On the Tuesday, Oct. 1st episode of Georgia Today: Attorney General Chris Carr plans to appeal the rollback of Georgia's abortion ban; a group of attorneys is filing a class action lawsuit in response to the chemical fire in Rockdale County; celebrating President Jimmy Carter's 100th birthday.
GPB's Peter Biello visited President Jimmy Carter's hometown of Plains, Ga. to speak with someone described as his best friend: Jill Stuckey, superintendent of the Jimmy Carter National Historic Park.
As Jimmy Carter marks his 100th birthday, few people know him better than former Ambassador to the U.N. and civil rights leader, Andrew Young. The two have shared a decades-long friendship rooted in faith and a commitment to public service. He spoke with GPB's Morning Edition about his friend's lasting influence and how the two first met.
Jimmy Carter, America's 39th president, turns 100 on Oct. 1, 2024. People in Georgia and around the country and the world are marking the occasion with events and well-wishes. GPB has a full slate of programming to honor Carter, too.
On the Monday, Sept. 30 episode of Georgia Today: Georgia's abortion law has been struck down; a chemical fire in Rockdale County has residents sheltering in place; President Jimmy Carter's grandson, Jason Carter, joins the podcast in celebration of 100 years of Jimmy Carter
A benefit concert and the construction of 30 new homes are among the many celebrations marking President Jimmy Carter's unprecedented 100th birthday on Oct. 1. Both build on Carter's lifelong philanthropic commitments.
