As his hometown prepares for his burial, former president Jimmy Carter is being honored by a mural that dominates the Atlanta skyline. A mural now hangs high above Atlanta’s skyline, honoring former President Jimmy Carter’s work in Georgia,

The state funeral for former President Jimmy Carter has begun with services in Washington, D.C. and his hometown of Plains, Georgia. The ceremonies celebrating Carter in D.C. will include a departure ceremony at the Capitol, the National Funeral Service at Washington National Cathedral and a final departure from Joint Base Andrews.