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Saturday, December 08, 2012  Updated with video; Residents in Plains made their way into the street tonight to bring in the Christmas season.

Sunday, September 16, 2012  One man says he can predict the outcome of the presidential race simply by counting buttons.

Sunday, September 16, 2012  Updated with video; Southwest Georgia's little peanut had its day Sunday in plains, Georgia.

Monday, October 24, 2011  During a visit to Plains, the former president read a Thomas the Tank Engine book and talked about the importance of reading with them.

Thursday, April 07, 2011  A 41-year-old woman from Plains died from her injuries after her Toyota collided with a Ford Explorer at the intersection of Salters Mill and Thrashers.

Friday, September 24, 2010  This year’s Plains Peanut Festival kicks off with a play Friday. It continues Saturday with entertainment, a race, and a parade among other things.

Friday, September 24, 2010  Hundreds of people made their way out to Plains Friday for a ceremony at President Jimmy Carters Boyhood farm.

Monday, February 16, 2009  Former President Jimmy Carter celebrated President’s Day by giving a speech at the Plains High School Museum.

Tuesday, January 20, 2009  While many Georgians are in Washington, D.C., to watch the inauguration of Barack Obama, some of the people who once helped Jimmy Carter win the nation's highest office are gathering in his hometown of Plains.