Apple, Google PlayGeorgia native Jimmy Carter made history Tuesday. He became the first U.S. president to turn 100-years-old.Sign up for our NewslettersCarter's hometown of Plains held a series of celebrations for him on Tuesday.

Jimmy Carter, who served one term as president from 1977 to 1981, became the first president to live 100 years on Tuesday. Celebrations were held at the White House, The Carter Center in Atlanta and his hometown.

Plains is celebrating President Carter’s 100th birthday! In honor of Jimmy Carter’s historic day, the city planned an entire day filled with special events. Tuesday morning, a naturalization ceremony was held at Plains High School where 100 people from 30 countries were granted US citizenship.

After every honor, triumph, or temporary setback, Jimmy Carter always returned to his hometown. In Plains, Ga. he was among old friends, sharing chores and teaching Sunday school at the Maranatha Baptist Church.

“The Carters have a lot of milestones,” said Jill Stuckey, a Plains resident and superintendent of the Jimmy Carter National Historical Park. “They were the longest-married presidential couple at 77 1/2 years, and now he is the longest-living U.S. president.”

Jimmy Carter (right) attends his surprise 90th birthday party in Plains. The former president will celebrate his 100th birthday on Oct. 1. (AJC 2014) Curtis Compton/[email protected] TNS Former Democratic President Jimmy Carter,

The former peanut farmer and onetime Georgia governor, known for a strong sense of modest decency, returned post-presidency to the rural hamlet – with a population of approximately 600 – and has remai

In this otherwise unassuming corner of west Georgia, “Carter culture” blossomed, marked by faith, curiosity, and service that melded into Carter’s bones.