Painting, Paula and a President

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January 23, 2016

Albany resident and national cooking celebrity Paula Deen jokes with former President Jimmy Carter at the fund raising event on Saturday. (Staff Photo: Jim West)

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Painting, Paula and a President

Former President Jimmy Carter, celebrity chef Paula Deen and artist James Richards headline an event to benefit the Carter historic site and Plains Better Home Town.

Albany resident and cooking celebrity Paula Deen addresses the group to begin the fundraiser in Plains. (Staff Photo: Jim West)

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter relaxes during the Painting, Paula and a President fundraiser in his hometown of Plains on Saturday. (Staff Photo: Jim West)

Paula Deen said that whenever the former President calls to ask a favor, the answer is always yes. (Staff Photo: Jim West)

The painting workshop began with a two-hour overview for students by artist James Richards. (Staff Photo: Jim West)

Church Street in Plains was lined with signs supporting former President Jimmy Carter’s improving health. (Staff Photo: Jim West)

Examples of James Richard’s impressionist artwork were displayed around the Plains Community Center. (Staff Photo: Jim West)

Workshop headliners Paula Deen, former President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, got front row seats for the lecture. (Staff Photo: Jim West)

Nationally known artist James Richards donated his time in conducting the oil painting workshop Saturday. (Staff Photo: Jim West)

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