President Dwight Eisenhower wanted to be buried in a soldier's casket. President Ronald Reagan wanted his casket carried up the west steps of the Capitol, facing his native California. Carter planned to be buried in his front yard in Plains, Ga.
Several new legislators will begin their first legislative session on Jan. 13 as they join returning legislators and leadership for another year of lawmaking inside the Gold Dome.
The University of Georgia says a UGA student is among more than 30 people injured in what the FBI is calling an act of terrorism in New Orleans.
Georgia-based researchers with the U.S. Department of Agriculture are looking at ways that poultry can be better protected against common diseases, which can spread quickly and devastate flocks.
A twice-yearly injection reduces the risk of HIV infection by 96%.
Dozens of students graduated last month under Macon District Attorney Anita R. Howard’s initiative to reduce violence among the youth, which highlighted giving those students a second chance.
On the Tuesday, Dec. 31 edition of Georgia Today: We continue our remembrance of 39th president and Georgia native Jimmy Carter; a new law strengthens ties between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities; and NYE festivities scheduled for tonight in Georgia.
The I-75/85 Downtown Connector was shut down for hours as rescue units talked a man safely off the ledge of the MARTA Civic Center Station, which crosses the multilane highway.
A GPB special program looking back at the life and legacy of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, highlighting his accomplishments, relationships and enduring impact. In this episode, you'll hear about his environmental conservation efforts, close relationship with his wife, Rosalynn, lifelong passion for music, and lasting influence on American politics and culture.