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Remembering Jimmy Carter a year after his death

AJC journalists Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy talk about the legacy of the Carters.
After losing the 1980 election, Rosalynn and Jimmy Carter returned to Plains. The Carters were a major presence at the annual Peanut Festival there, including in 2016 when they signed books, handed out road race awards and took in the parade. (Ben Gray for the AJC 2016)

Credit: Ben Gray for the AJC

Credit: Ben Gray for the AJC

After losing the 1980 election, Rosalynn and Jimmy Carter returned to Plains. The Carters were a major presence at the annual Peanut Festival there, including in 2016 when they signed books, handed out road race awards and took in the parade. (Ben Gray for the AJC 2016)
By Natalie Mendenhall
Dec 29, 2025

Monday marks the one-year anniversary of the death of President Jimmy Carter at age 100.

Carter, a native of Plains, was the only Georgian to be elected president, serving from 1977 to 1981.

Carter and first lady Rosalynn Carter returned to their home in Plains after he lost the 1980 election.

The pair continued with the humanitarian work that shaped their remarkable legacy.

On Monday’s episode of the “Politically Georgia” podcast, Atlanta Journal-Constitution columnist Patricia Murphy and senior political reporter Greg Bluestein discuss the Carters and Murphy’s visit to Plains.

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About the Author

Natalie Mendenhall is an award-winning producer for the "Politically Georgia" podcast. She also steps in front of the mic, creating compelling segments for the show. Before joining the AJC, the Chicago native worked as a senior producer at Georgia Public Broadcasting.

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