PHOTOS: Georgia pays tribute to Jimmy Carter

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PHOTOS: Georgia pays tribute to Jimmy Carter

Plains neighbors honor Jimmy Carter, and flowers start to stack at the Carter Center as people pay tribute to former president and humanitarian, who died at 100.

A black ribbon hangs over a portrait of former President Jimmy Carter at Plains High School in Plains on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, two days after Carter died at the age of 100. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

A white ribbon hangs on a road sign in Plains on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, two days after former President Jimmy Carter died at the age of 100. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Kim Carter Fuller, niece of former President Jimmy Carter, lights a candle at Maranatha Baptist Church during a vigil for Carter in Plains on Monday, December 30, 2024, a day after Carter died at the age of 100. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Nelle Ariail, with her dog Lizzie, lights a candle at Maranatha Baptist Church during a vigil for former President Jimmy Carter in Plains on Monday, December 30, 2024, a day after Carter died at the age of 100. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Bud Fuller and his son Cyrus, 9, share a moment at Maranatha Baptist Church during a vigil for former President Jimmy Carter in Plains on Monday, December 30, 2024, a day after Carter died at the age of 100. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Kim Carter Fuller (center), niece of former President Jimmy Carter, mourns at Maranatha Baptist Church during a vigil for Carter in Plains on Monday, December 30, 2024, a day after Carter died at the age of 100. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

A mourner lights a candle at Maranatha Baptist Church during a vigil for former President Jimmy Carter in Plains on Monday, December 30, 2024, a day after Carter died at the age of 100. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

People walk through Plains High School in Plains on Monday, December 30, 2024, a day after former President Jimmy Carter died at the age of 100. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Jett Clubbs, 13, leaves Plains High School, which had black wreathes on the entrance, in Plains on Monday, December 30, 2024, a day after former President Jimmy Carter died at the age of 100. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

“In Memoriam President Jimmy Carter” pins are seen at political memorabilia store Plains Trading Post in Plains on Monday, December 30, 2024, a day after former President Jimmy Carter died at the age of 100. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Philip Kurland, wearing an “In Memoriam President Jimmy Carter” pin, poses for a portrait at his political memorabilia store Plains Trading Post in Plains on Monday, December 30, 2024, a day after former President Jimmy Carter died at the age of 100. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Jansen Head, of Woodstock, places a rosary on a makeshift memorial to former President Jimmy Carter at the Carter Center in Atlanta on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Donovan Head, of Woodstock, places a flag and flowers at a makeshift memorial to former President Jimmy Carter at the Carter Center in Atlanta on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. Head had met Carter a few times and said he had a huge impact on him. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

A woman drives by and photographs a makeshift memorial to former President Jimmy Carter at the Carter Center in Atlanta on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Jennifer Lund brings a handmade sign to the makeshift memorial to former President Jimmy Carter at the Carter Center in Atlanta on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. Lund said she thinks Carter was one of the most incredible human beings. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Jansen and Donovan Head, of Woodstock, say the rosary at a makeshift memorial to former President Jimmy Carter at the Carter Center in Atlanta on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. Donovan Head had met Carter a few times and said he had a huge impact on him. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Marilyn Whitmer, who was born and raised in Atlanta, is comforted by her daughter Savannah as she becomes emotional while visiting a memorial to former President Jimmy Carter at the Carter Center in Atlanta on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Jennifer Lund brings a handmade sign to the makeshift memorial to former President Jimmy Carter at the Carter Center in Atlanta on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. Lund said she thinks Carter was one of the most incredible human beings. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Donovan Head, of Woodstock, brings a flag and flowers to a makeshift memorial to former President Jimmy Carter at the Carter Center in Atlanta on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. Head had met Carter a few times and said he had a huge impact on him. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Kristin Lindsey takes a photo of the memorial to former President Jimmy Carter at the Carter Center in Atlanta on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024 as Sophie Pegnia watches. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Coty Durant brought his daughters Layla, 8, left, and Harper, 12, to pay their respects to former President Jimmy Carter at the Carter Center in Atlanta on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. Durant is a history buff and wanted to use the moment to teach his children. Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

A flag with a black ribbon is seen in downtown Plains on Monday, December 30, 2024, a day after former President Jimmy Carter died at the age of 100. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

A park ranger enters Plains High School, where a wreath with a black ribbon is placed on the doorway, in Plains on Monday, December 30, 2024, a day after former President Jimmy Carter died at the age of 100. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

A visitor enters Plains High School, which had black wreathes on the entrance, in Plains on Monday, December 30, 2024, a day after former President Jimmy Carter died at the age of 100. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

A visitor leaves Plains High School, which had black wreathes on the entrance, in Plains on Monday, December 30, 2024, a day after former President Jimmy Carter died at the age of 100. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Philip Kurland, wearing an “In Memoriam President Jimmy Carter” pin, poses for a portrait at his political memorabilia store Plains Trading Post in Plains on Monday, December 30, 2024, a day after former President Jimmy Carter died at the age of 100. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Mary Mancus, manager for Buffalo Cafe, hangs a white wreath in honor of former President Jimmy Carter at the caffe in Plains on Monday, December 30, 2024, a day after former Carter died at the age of 100. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

A National Parks employee hangs a flag half-staff in honor of former President Jimmy Carter at Plains High School in Plains on Monday, December 30, 2024, a day after former Carter died at the age of 100. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Flowers adorn the sign to The Carter Presidential Center in Atlanta,Georgia. Monday, December 30,2024 (Ben Hendren for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

The flag is half staff in downtown Plains on Sunday, December 29, 2024, the day former President Jimmy Carter died in Plains. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Christine Mason places flowers on the sign at The Carter Presidential Center in Atlanta on Monday, December 30,2024 (Ben Hendren for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Ester Hyejin Chie (left) places flowers at the sign of The Carter Presidential Center as Nick Holte (right) consoles her. Sunday, December 29, 2024 (Ben Hendren for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Flowers, candles and peanuts line the sign at The Carter Presidential Center in Atlanta,Georgia. Sunday, December 29,2024 (Ben Hendren for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

A candle, flowers and peanuts sit on the signs of The Carter Presidential Center in Atlanta, Georgia. Sunday, December 29, 2024 (Ben Hendren for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Atlanta residents react to President Jimmy Carter's death at Manuel's Tavern in Atlanta,Georgia. Sunday, December 29,2024 (Ben Hendren for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Bouquets of flowers and peanuts are placed at the base of a bust of former President Jimmy Carter at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

People visit a bust of former President Jimmy Carter at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

News media gather in Plains on Monday, December 30, 2024, a day after former President Jimmy Carter died at the age of 100. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

David Garner, from Atlanta, takes a cellphone photo of the makeshift memorial for former President Jimmy Carter at the Carter Presidential Center on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024. (Miguel Martinez/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

People walk outside the Plaza Theatre, where the marquee displays a heartfelt message in remembrance of President Jimmy Carter on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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A black ribbon hangs over a portrait of former President Jimmy Carter at Plains High School in Plains on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, two days after Carter died at the age of 100. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

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