Jimmy Carter, Atlanta Braves and president

Jimmy Carter’s Heart Was in Plains. But His Launchpad Was in Atlanta.
While his home was always in the small Georgia town, Atlanta gave him the opportunities to cement a political and humanitarian legacy.
12 Jimmy Carter photos of the late President at Atlanta Braves games over the years
Apr 8, 1974. Atlanta Braves outfielder (44) Hank Aaron with Atlanta mayor Maynard Jackson and Georgia governor Jimmy Carter after breaking the all time home run record against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Fulton County Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Photo by Manny Rubio-USA TODAY Sports © Copyright Manny Rubio
Remembering Jimmy Carter: former president was Braves' ‘No. 1 fan’
For years, it was not unheard of to find Carter and wife Rosalynn in the stands at the old Turner Field as well as Truist Park.
From Plains to Atlanta, a Rolling Tribute Traces Jimmy Carter’s Life
Days of honoring the 39th president began on Saturday with stops at his childhood farm, the Georgia State Capitol and the Carter Center.
Georgia sports teams honor life-long fan Former President Jimmy Carter
Sports teams in Georgia are remembering the life of Former President Jimmy Carter who died at the age of 100 in his hometown of Plains, Ga. on Sunday.
Former President Jimmy Carter completes his final journey to Atlanta
The nation is preparing to say its final goodbye to former President Jimmy Carter. The 39th President of the United States passed away at his home in Plains, Ga. on Sunday, Dec. 29. He was 100. On Saturday,
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Former President Carter -- ardent Braves fan, friend of Hank Aaron -- dies at 100
Former president and Nobel Peace Prize winner Jimmy Carter -- a Plains, Ga., native and longtime fan of the Braves who ...
Georgia man reflects on his friendship with Jimmy Carter
As the nation and the world mourns the passing of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, one Georgia man saw him as much more ...
America’s split screen: The caring and decency of Carter v. the carelessness and indecency of Trump
This is a split screen moment in America. On one side of the screen, a former president is being memorialized this week not ...
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Jimmy Carter death: Former president's love of Atlanta sports ran deep
(Getty Images) "The Atlanta Braves are deeply saddened by the passing of President Jimmy Carter," the Braves said in a statement. "President Carter was a testament to the best America, and ...
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Atlanta Braves, MLB mourn 39th POTUS Jimmy Carter's death at age 100
Former United States President Jimmy Carter died on Sunday at the age of 100. He was the 39th president, serving from 1977 to ...
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Carter’s affordable housing legacy rooted in Atlanta and Georgia
Carter’s work for the housing advocacy group began in Georgia, when Habitat’s original founders, Millard and Linda Fuller, approached the president and former first lady Rosalynn Smith Carter with the ...
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Atlanta Braves Release Statement on the Passing of President Jimmy Carter
Former United States President Jimmy Carter died on Sunday at the age of 100. He was the oldest living president, having served office from 1977-1981. The Atlanta Braves released a statement ...
Jimmy Carter tributes: Peanuts, Braves hats and flowers outside the Carter Center
Outside the Carter Center, Braves hats and boiled peanuts are left in honor of President Carter in Atlanta.