Press Releases

Jan. 4, 2025
State Funeral for former President Jimmy Carter: Sequence of Events for January 5, 2025
The State Funeral for former President Jimmy Carter continues tomorrow. The public is invited to pay their respects to the nation’s 39th president as he continues to lie in repose until 6 a.m. Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at the Carter Presidential Center.

Jan. 3, 2025
State Funeral for Former President Jimmy Carter: Sequence of Events for Jan. 4, 2025
The State Funeral for former President Jimmy Carter begins tomorrow in Georgia. Ceremonies celebrating and honoring the late president include: a departure ceremony at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center in Americus, Geogia; a brief pause at Carter’s boyhood home; a motorcade to Atlanta; a moment of silence at Georgia’s State Capitol; and an arrival ceremony and service at the Carter Presidential Center.

Jan. 3, 2025
President Jimmy Carter Viewing Transportation Plan (MARTA)
Those wishing to pay their respects MUST take the train to King Memorial and ride the FREE shuttles to The Carter Presidential Center unless they plan to walk or bike.

Jan. 2, 2025
Statement from President Carter’s Family
The outpouring of love and support we have received from around the world confirms what we have known all along — Jimmy Carter’s family extends far beyond blood relatives.

Jan. 2, 2025
Funeral Motorcade for President Jimmy Carter to Begin at Phoebe Sumter; Public Encouraged to Observe Departure Ceremony (PDF)
People around the world will focus their attention on Phoebe Sumter Medical Center Saturday as the hospital serves as the starting point for public ceremonies celebrating the life of former President Jimmy Carter.

Jan. 1, 2025
MARTA Announces Public Transportation Plan for President Carter Viewing
MARTA will provide direct bus service from King Memorial rail station to The Carter Presidential Center Saturday, Jan. 4, through 6 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 7, for those who wish to pay tribute to the nation’s only president from Georgia.

Dec. 31, 2024
Media Credentialing Information for Former President Carter’s State Funeral
As our teams work to finalize details, media representatives should begin submitting coverage requests for each ceremony site to help expedite the media credentialing process.

Dec. 30, 2024
Advisory on Logistics for Courtesy Broadcast Locations for Media Coverage of President Carter’s State Funeral in Georgia (PDF)
The Carter Center and the Joint Task Force-National Capital Region (JTF-NCR) are working together with numerous agencies to coordinate resources for media coverage of the state funeral ceremonies for former President Jimmy Carter.

Dec. 30, 2024
Official State Funeral Schedule for Former President Jimmy Carter (PDF)
Funeral services honoring former President Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, begin Jan. 4, 2025 and conclude on Jan. 9, 2025.

Dec. 29, 2024
Carter Center Staff Tribute to Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter
The global staff of The Carter Center mourns the passing of our visionary founder, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, whose long life of selfless service to humanity has left a lasting mark on us and on the world.

Dec. 29, 2024
Initial Media Logistics Information for President Jimmy Carter’s Funeral Coverage
The Carter Center and the Joint Task Force-National Capital Region (JTF-NCR) are working together with numerous agencies to coordinate resources for media coverage of the state funeral ceremonies for former U.S. President Jimmy Carter. As soon as possible, The Carter Center will send a follow-up release containing all pertinent details. In the meantime, below are some high-level logistics to assist media in planning and preparing for the coming days.

Dec. 29, 2024
Media Advisory: Jimmy Carter Tribute Site Now Online
The Carter family’s official online condolence book has opened.

Dec. 29, 2024
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter Passes Away at 100
Jimmy Carter, 39th president of the United States and winner of the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize, died peacefully Sunday, Dec. 29, at his home in Plains, Georgia, surrounded by his family. He was 100, the longest-lived president in U.S. history.