Today, Americans across the nation are mourning the loss of Jimmy Earl Carter, Jr., the thirty-ninth President of the United States. As the nation reflects on his contributions, our community is reflecting on his time in the Key City.

James Earl “Jimmy” Carter Jr., the nation’s 39th president and the only Georgian to ever serve in the White House, has died at age 98.

With Jimmy Carter’s recent passing, many are looking to learn more about his life; however, he was much more than just a former United States president. So, who was Jimmy Carter? Jimmy Carter, formerly known as James Earl Carter Jr.