Jimmy Carter served as the 39th President of the United States from 1977 to 1981. He was awarded the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize for work to find peaceful solutions to international conflicts, to advance democracy and human rights, and to promote economic and social development.

James Earl Carter, Jr.–was born October 1, 1924, in Plains, Georgia. Peanut farming, talk of politics, and devotion to the Baptist faith were mainstays of his upbringing. Upon graduation in 1946 from the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, Carter married Rosalynn Smith. The Carters have three sons, John William (Jack), James Earl III (Chip), Donnel Jeffrey (Jeff), and a daughter, Amy Lynn. He passed away this afternoon in Plains, Georgia.

On December 12, there were at least four reports of drones spotted flying over Rockland County into New Jersey. We are asking if you see any sightings, you can report them anonymously by using the “Rockland Co DA” app (QR code in the flyer below) or text “RocklandDA” to 847411 or by calling 911. Please add the time and location of the sighting.