President Jimmy Carter lies in repose in Georgia on last full day to pay respects

ATLANTA - Monday is the last full day to visit former President Jimmy Carter while he lies in repose in Georgia. In less than 30 hours, he will begin his journey to Washington, D.C.

The 39th president of the United States died on Dec. 29 at the age of 100 after spending almost two years in at-home hospice care. He was the longest-lived president in U.S. history.

Carter’s funeral procession began Saturday, marking the first in a six-day series of events leading up to his national funeral service on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2024, at the Washington National Cathedral.

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Carter will travel back to Georgia where he will be buried in his hometown of Plains next to his beloved wife, Rosalynn, later that evening.

The Carter Center will remain open until 7 a.m. Tuesday to allow the public to pay their respects to the late president.

How to get to the Carter Center, Rules, Weather

Know before you go:

• Parking: There is no parking at The Carter Center. While you may find some parking in the nearby neighborhood, this is not guaranteed. There also is not a designated rideshare spot near the center. It is best to use the shuttles MARTA is providing from the King Memorial station.
• Bicycle parking: If you decide to ride your bike, there are racks available. However, The Carter Center takes no responsibility for damaged or stolen bikes (bring a lock).
• MARTA Shuttle: There is no parking at the King Memorial MARTA station. You will need to park at another station and ride MARTA to King Memorial. The MARTA ride requires payment, but the shuttle to The Carter Center is free.Click here to find MARTA stations with parking.
• Shuttle Frequency: Shuttles run every 3 to 5 minutes around the clock. Visitors can arrive at any time, whether it's 10 a.m., 1 p.m., 11 p.m., or 3 a.m. The shuttles are free.
• Prohibited Items: Do not bring any backpacks, bags, purses, umbrellas (even if it is raining) or prohibited items. Prohibited items include lighters, explosives, firearms, glass, thermal or metal containers, laser pointers, mace, weapons, toy guns, selfie sticks, and more. The Secret Service will require you to surrender prohibited items or leave. Be prepared to empty your pockets and undergo a thorough inspection, including wanding.
• Lines and Weather: Be prepared to stand in line for a while and dress warmly. The screening area is covered by a large tent, but there are no heaters for the public (but there are plenty of porta-potties). The Carter Center says it expects about 2,000 people per hour to visit. The line moves fairly quickly, and multiple volunteers are stationed outside and inside to assist visitors. Click here for today's weather forecast.
• No photography or video: No photography or video is allowed inside The Carter Center. This is strictly enforced.
• Don't forget to stop and sign the guest book outside the center and pick up a remembrance card.

Jimmy Carter Funeral Schedule: Upcoming Events

Tuesday, Jan. 7:

• At 11:30 a.m., Carter will depart The Carter Center. He and his family will travel to Dobbins Air Reserve Base and board Special Air Mission 39, scheduled to depart at 12:45 p.m.
• Upon arrival in Washington, D.C., a motorcade will take the Carter family and the former President's casket to the U.S. Navy Memorial at 2:45 p.m.
• A horse-drawn caisson will lead a funeral procession "designed to mirror Carter's inaugural parade."
• The procession is scheduled to reach the Capitol Plaza at 4:10 p.m.
• Carter will then be carried by the military to the Rotunda, where members of Congress will pay their respects during a service at 4:30 p.m.
• He will then lie in state at the U.S. Capitol, with the public allowed to visit from 6 p.m. to midnight.
• The Democratic and Republican members of Capitol Hill and White House staff who served during the Carter Administration are invited to pay their respects between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. as a special request of the Carter family.

Wednesday, Jan. 8:

• Carter will continue to lie in state, with a military guard of honor present. The public may pay their respects from 7 a.m. to 7 a.m. on Jan. 9.

Thursday, Jan. 9:

• Carter will depart the U.S. Capitol at 9 a.m. and travel by motorcade to Washington National Cathedral for a brief arrival ceremony at 9:30 a.m., followed by the National Funeral Service at 10 a.m.
• Following the service, Carter and his family will return to Joint Base Andrews and board Special Air Mission 39 at 11:45 a.m.
• Special Air Mission 39 will arrive at Lawson Army Airfield in Fort Moore, Georgia, at 2 p.m. Carter and his family will then travel by motorcade to Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains for a private funeral service at 3:45 p.m.

After the service, the motorcade will take Carter and his family to his home for private interment next to his wife at 5:30 p.m.

The public is invited to line the motorcade route through Plains after the funeral to pay their respects.

Prior to Carter's interment, the U.S. Navy will conduct a missing man formation flyover in honor of his naval service and time as commander-in-chief.

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President Biden has declared Jan. 9 a National Day of Mourning as a "mark of respect" for the former president. Most federal government executive departments and agencies will be closed, except for those essential to national security, defense, or other critical needs.