Friends of Jimmy Carter

09/02/2026

Veterans: We'd be honored if you would join us in our 2026 Plains Peanut Festival Parade on September 26, 2026!

Veterans will ride on the Americus trolley during the parade as we celebrate your service and sacrifice.

If you'd like to participate, please call 229-938-3504.

09/01/2026

We're counting down the days 'til one of our favorite events of the year, the Plains Peanut Festival! Visit our website to sign up for the fun run, road race, and for vendor applications. Mark your calendars for September 26 and tag a friend who you think would enjoy this festival, too!



Photos: Georgia Peanut Commission (2018), Bluffton Today, Ben Goggins (2-3)

09/01/2026

Join us in Plains on October 1 as we come together to celebrate the birthday of President Carter. 💙

The celebration will also feature the premier of the Carter Country documentary! Come celebrate President Carter's life and remarkable legacy! We hope to see you there!

09/01/2026

We want our town to look its best for the Peanut Festival! Come help out on Saturday, September 12, at 8:00 a.m. starting at Maxine Reese Park and be sure to bring your yardwork tools!

08/29/2026

What a fun afternoon we had learning how to paint one of President Carter’s butterfly portraits during Butterfly Daze Weekend 🦋 Thank you to local artist Rachel Cotton for teaching us.

08/29/2026

08/26/2026

The Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum joins people across America and around the world in mourning the loss of Dolly Parton.

A proud daughter of the South, Dolly brought joy to generations through her music, her unmistakable humor, and a spirit of generosity that extended far beyond the stage. Her commitment to literacy, education, and improving the lives of others reflected a belief shared by President and Mrs. Carter: that our greatest measure is what we do for one another.

President and Mrs. Carter were fortunate to know Dolly and shared with millions an admiration for her extraordinary talent, warmth, and kindness. From evenings celebrating country music together in Washington to their shared commitment to improving the lives of others, theirs was a friendship rooted in a deep love of people and the place they called home.

Today, we remember an American original and a wonderful friend. Dolly, we will always love you!

Our thoughts are with the Parton family and all those who loved her.

Image: President Jimmy Carter and First Lady Rosalynn Carter greet Dolly Parton at the White House on October 2, 1979, before attending the Country Music Gala at Ford’s Theatre. NAID 84150

08/26/2026

The Carter Center mourns the loss of Dolly Parton — a legendary artist and dedicated humanitarian whose talent and generosity touched the lives of millions. Her legacy of compassion and service will inspire generations to come. We extend our deepest condolences to her family, friends, and the fans who will always love her.

08/25/2026

We love this video. This was the friend and neighbor we knew and loved!

Former President Jimmy Carter Shakes Hands With Every Passenger On Flight