PLAINS, Ga. (WTVM) - Thursday, the nation bid a final farewell to former President Jimmy Carter, who died at the age of 100 on Dec. 29, making him the longest-living former U.S. president.

The landmark in Plains, Georgia, gives a nod to the late president’s big grin and humble beginnings.

The house also is believed be the former dwelling of a fourth-great-grandmother of former President Jimmy Carter.

Not bad really. Today we left for Plains to see Jimmy Carter’s resting place. Taking back roads we saw a sign saying Georgia Metal Fabrications so we took a detour down a county road to the factory.

(The Center Square) – Jimmy Carter, the first former American president to live to 100, arrived back in his hometown of Plains, Georgia. Before the trip home, the former president was ...

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May 30, 2023 - The Carter Center announces that Rosalynn Carter has dementia. November 17, 2023 - Enters hospice care at her home in Plains, Georgia. November 19, 2023 - Passes away at the age of 96.