The local community met at Lake Ella to remember the late President Jimmy Carter with elected officials on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025.

Local Tallahassee Democrats gathered Thursday night at Lake Ella to remember former President Jimmy Carter. The local Democratic party organized the event to commemorate the 39th president’s life and legacy.

The little-known former Georgia governor tied for 12th in early polling, but he had the right plan to win the 1976 presidential primary.

Florida Democratic Party chair Nikki Fried said she is hopeful the next generation will learn from Carter’s example.

The former president and once-again-future president, who are historically something less than besties, chatted it up before the service began. (Michelle Obama was not in attendance.)

Today’s lawmakers hailed the 39th president, but their predecessors made his four years in office a constant battle and derailed many Carter initiatives.

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The Georgia Democrat, who served as president from 1977-81, will be laid to rest alongside his wife, Rosalynn, outside their home in Plains.

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At the Lake Ella gazebo, Tallahassee neighbors gathered to honor the 39th President of the United States. A local historian said President Carter spent a lot of time campaigning in the city.

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The first lady took her seat next to Harris with nary an acknowledgement or glance toward the vice president and second gentleman.