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As former President Jimmy Carter remains in hospice care at his home in Plains, Georgia, many people are considering his impact

PLAINS, Ga. — Jimmy Carter could have lived anywhere after he was defeated by Ronald Reagan, but his return to Plains more than four decades ago gave the tiny southwest Georgia hamlet new purpose.

PLAINS, Ga. — The day Hope Jones has braced for since opening her florist and gift shop here four years ago could arrive soon.

Jimmy Carter’s path to the presidency is an oft-told story, especially by aspiring presidents trying to be the next politician to defy Washington expectations

PLAINS, Ga. — As a mother of 10-year-old twins, I have spent what feels like a lifetime protecting my children from “bad examples,” the kind of people you’d give anything for your children not to know about, let alone emulate.

PLAINS, Ga. — In Plains, every third car seems to be plastered with a news station’s logo.

PLAINS, Ga. — Fridays were special for Bonita Hightower.

PLAINS, Ga. — When Jimmy Carter and his pastor, Tony Lowden, part ways after prayer sessions or private conversations, they have a hard-and-fast rule never to say goodbye.

Jimmy Carter has secured a legacy as probably the greatest former president in modern American history. The former chief executive — whose one term is generally viewed as an almost unmitigated disaster — has spent his many post-presidential years promoting human rights and building houses for the underprivileged while living…

PLAINS, Ga. — Nelle Ariail has 40 years' worth of stories about Jimmy Carter.

PLAINS, Ga. — Jimmy Carter was ensconced Monday at his home as family and friends journeyed to pay what could be their last respects. Down the road, the town he grew up in marked a somber Presidents Day reflecting on their native son’s legacy.