Former President Jimmy Carter taught Sunday school at a modest church in his hometown of Plains for more than 40 years. On ...

The church’s new pastor will be co-presiding over the funeral, even though she never met the former president.

Former President Jimmy Carter will be buried in his hometown after two funeral ceremonies in Washington, D.C. and Georgia.

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

Mattie Wright, a 73-year-old Albany resident, visited Plains Thursday to honor the late president’s push for racial equality — a lesson Jimmy Carter instilled in his son, Chip. Wright attended Georgia ...

Former President Jimmy Carter’s longtime church, Maranatha Baptist, is preparing to bid farewell to the hometown hero. WSAV ...

Jimmy Carter, the first former American president to live to 100, arrived back in his hometown of Plains, Georgia. Before 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.

Held at the Washington National Cathedral, the service included the hymns “Come Thou Almighty King,” “Amazing Grace,” and “Be ...

The state funeral for former President Jimmy Carter will conclude on Thursday with services in Washington, D.C. and his ...

Funeral service for former President Jimmy Carter at Maranatha Baptist Church in his hometown of Plains, Georgia.

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 ...