Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter visit Georgia Peanut Festival ahead of former president’s 99th birthday, Carter Center says

Former President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, took a ride through the Plains Peanut Festival in Plains, Georgia, on Saturday, the Carter Center said in a social media post.

"Beautiful day for President & Mrs. Carter to enjoy a ride through the Plains Peanut Festival! And just a week before he turns 99. We're betting peanut butter ice cream is on the menu for lunch! #JimmyCarter99," the Carter Center said in a tweet sharing a video of the Carters riding in an SUV down a street lined with festival-goers.

Former President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn made an appearance at the Plains Georgia peanut festival on Saturday.

Jimmy Carter, who turns 99 on Oct. 1, entered hospice care in February. The former president beat brain cancer in 2015 but faced a series of health scares in 2019, and consequentially underwent surgery to remove pressure on his brain. Rosalynn Carter has dementia.

Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter have been married for 77 years and are the longest-married presidential couple.

Jimmy Carter was born in Plains, Georgia, and grew up in the nearby community of Archery. A peanut farmer and Navy lieutenant before going into politics, the Democrat served one term as governor of Georgia and was president from 1977 to 1981.

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