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

At a service at the Carter Presidential Center in Atlanta, former President Jimmy Carter’s grandson Jason Carter said the family has been planning for this day for a while, but it’s still difficult.

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Jason Carter speaks at state funeral of former President Jimmy Carter

Jason Carter, the grandson of Jimmy Carter, delivers the opening eulogy at the state funeral for the former president.

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To the Carter Center employees, he said, "While we mourn my grandfather’s passing, I know in my heart -- and you all do -- that his legacy will live on not only because of the millions of people he touched across the globe," but because of the tireless work of the Carter Center employees.

Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter founded the Carter Center after his presidency to improve health around the world and enhance freedom and democracy.

Former President Jimmy Carter’s motorcade has arrived at the Carter Presidential Center in Atlanta for a 4 p.m. service.

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Motorcade arrives at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library for state funeral

The motorcade carrying former President Jimmy Carter’s casket arrives at his presidential library in Atlanta, Georgia, ahead of the state funeral.

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"Hail to the Chief" and “America the Beautiful” were played as his coffin was brought to the building, with the Carter family looking on.

Carter’s son Chip Carter and grandson Jason Carter are expected to speak.

President Carter is survived by four children -- John William (Jack), James Earl III (Chip), Donnel Jeffrey (Jeff) and Amy Lynn -- and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. His wife of 77 years, Rosalynn, died on Nov. 19, 2023, at age 96.

The motorcade’s first stop in Atlanta is Georgia’s state capitol, where former President Jimmy Carter will be honored with a moment of silence.

Carter served as governor of Georgia and a state senator before becoming the 39th president.

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens are among the officials at the capitol to pay their respects. The president's son Jack Carter and grandson Jason Carter briefly exited the car to shake officials' hands.

Georgia state troopers who were on Carter’s protective detail during his time as governor also attended.

Former President Jimmy Carter’s official White House portrait has been dressed in black bunting.

President Joe Biden ordered American flags to be flown at half-mast for 30 days following Carter’s death. He also marked Jan. 9, 2025, as a National Day of Mourning.