Thursday's services capped six days of remembrance for Carter, who died on Dec. 29 at the age of 100. Following the honors in Washington, it was his wish to be buried in his hometown of Plains, next to his beloved wife of 77 years, Rosalynn Carter.

Jimmy Carter—the 39th president of the United States, who died on Dec. 29 at 100—was laid to rest at the Georgia home he shared with wife Rosalynn Carter.

On Jan. 9, 2025, Former Mayor Jim Wetherington was laid to rest at First Baptist Church in Columbus. Before becoming Mayor, William J. “Jim” Wetherington joined the Columbus Police Department as a patrolman.