Jimmy Carter updates: Former president to remain in Atlanta through Tuesday

Carter's body was driven from his hometown of Plains to Atlanta on Saturday.

ByEmily Shapiro
Last Updated: January 4, 2025, 4:46 PM EST

The emotional, week-long public goodbye to former President Jimmy Carter is underway.

Carter's body was transferred from his hometown of Plains, Georgia, to Atlanta on Saturday. The former president, who died on Dec. 29 at the age of 100, will remain in Atlanta through Tuesday.

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Jan 04, 2025, 10:58 AM EST

Hearse makes emotional stop at Carter's boyhood home

The motorcade stopped in front of the Plains, Georgia, farm that was former President Jimmy Carter’s boyhood home. The home had no running water or electricity during his childhood.

The motorcade carrying former President Jimmy Carter’s casket pauses at his boyhood home in rural Plains, Georgia.
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Motorcade pauses at former President Jimmy Carter’s boyhood home

The motorcade carrying former President Jimmy Carter’s casket pauses at his boyhood home in rural Plains, Georgia.
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Members of the National Park Service salute as the hearse containing the casket of former US President Jimmy Carter pauses at the Jimmy Carter Boyhood Farm in Archery, Georgia, on Jan. 4, 2025.
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Members of the National Park Service watch as the hearse containing the casket of former President Jimmy Carter, pauses at the Jimmy Carter Boyhood Farm in Archery, Ga., Jan. 4, 2025.
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The hearse containing the casket of former President Jimmy Carter, passes through the Jimmy Carter Boyhood Farm in Archery, Ga., Jan. 4, 2025.
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The home is now a part of the Jimmy Carter National Historical Park.

National Park Service employees who work at the home saluted the hearse and the farm bell was rung 39 times in his honor.

Members of the National Park Service watch as the hearse containing the casket of former President Jimmy Carter, passes through the Jimmy Carter Boyhood Farm in Archery, Ga., Jan. 4, 2025.
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Jan 04, 2025, 10:45 AM EST

Motorcade drives through Plains

The motorcade next drove through the small town of Plains, Georgia, the lifelong home of former President Jimmy Carter.

The hearse carrying President Jimmy Carter passes near the main street of Carter's hometown, on Jan. 4, 2025, in Plains, Georgia.
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Members of the public were invited to line the route to pay their respects.

A President Jimmy Carter's campaign button is worn as people wait to see his hearse pass near the main street of Carter's hometown on Jan. 4, 2025, in Plains, Georgia.
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People sign a condolence book as they wait for the state funeral for former US President Jimmy Carter to begin in his hometown of Plains, Georgia, on Jan. 4, 2025.
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Jan 04, 2025, 10:25 AM EST

Secret Service agents carry Carter's remains to hearse

The week-long funeral ceremonies for former President Jimmy Carter are officially underway.

Former and current US Secret Service agents assigned to the Carter detail, move the flag-draped casket of former President Jimmy Carter, at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center in Americus, Ga., Jan. 4, 2025.
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Members of the public holding American flags gathered outside the Phoebe Sumter Medical Center in Americus, Georgia, to honor Carter as his remains leave the facility.

Current and former Secret Service agents who protected Carter since he took office served as pallbearers, carrying the former president’s remains from the medical center to the waiting hearse.

Former and current US Secret Service agents assigned to the Carter detail, move the flag-draped casket of former President Jimmy Carter, at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center in Americus, Ga., Jan. 4, 2025.
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Former and current U.S. Secret Service agents assigned to the Carter detail, move the flag-draped casket of former President Jimmy Carter, at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center, on Jan. 4, 2025, in Americus, Georgia.
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The agents walked alongside the hearse with their hands on the vehicle as it slowly left the medical center.

Former and current U.S. Secret Service agents assigned to the Carter detail, walk with the hearse carrying the flag-draped casket of former President Jimmy Carter, at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center in Americus, Ga., Jan. 4, 2025.
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After departing from the medical center, the motorcade will drive by Carter’s boyhood home in nearby Plains.

People line the street before the casket of former President Jimmy Carter departs Phoebe Sumter Medical Center in Americus, Georgia, on Jan. 4, 2025.
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Carter will then be driven to Atlanta for a ceremony Saturday afternoon.

A motorcade will take Former president Jimmy Carter's body from his hometown of Plains, Georgia, to Atlanta.
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Former President Jimmy Carter’s casket depart Phoebe Sumter Medical Center

A motorcade will take Former president Jimmy Carter's body from his hometown of Plains, Georgia, to Atlanta.
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Jan 04, 2025, 10:22 AM EST

Motorcade arrives at medical center

The Carter family has arrived at the Phoebe Sumter Medical Center in Americus, Georgia, to witness the transfer of former President Jimmy Carter.

PHOTO: Members of the Carter family watch as the flag-draped casket of former President Jimmy Carter is moved at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center, on Jan. 4, 2025, in Americus, Georgia.
Members of the Carter family watch as former and current U.S. Secret Service agents assigned to the Carter detail, move the flag-draped casket of former President Jimmy Carter, at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center, on Jan. 4, 2025, in Americus, Georgia.
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After leaving the medical center, the motorcade will drive by Carter’s boyhood home in nearby Plains. Carter will then be taken to Atlanta for an afternoon ceremony.

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