In Carter's hometown hamlet, a long anticipated goodbye begins

Carter's commitment to Plains, where he was born 100 years ago and died on Sunday at the modest home he had shared with his wife Rosalynn, is made clear by its residents -- most knew him personally or have a family member who did.

People attend a vigil held at Maranatha Baptist Church, where former President Jimmy Carter used to worship, in Plains, Georgia, on December 30, 2024. (AFP)