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In 1986, Unit 9A was dedicated as a place of historical significance, with the permission of Jimmy Carter. For years, a plaque marked the apartment, located on Paschal Street in Plains. However, in 2019, the Americus Housing Authority and Plains Historic Preservation Trust began working to turn the site into a museum.

Jimmy Carter, who died on Dec. 29 was the only president from Georgia. Friends and neighbors say it was his Plains upbringing that developed his attitude for service.

Tax credits are the weapon of choice for Georgia lawmakers looking for ways to make child care more accessible and affordable.