The Georgia Peanut Tour would not have been complete in this area of the state without a visit to the home of the 39th President of the United States Jimmy Carter. Tour attendees were able to visit President Carter’s Boyhood Home and learn first hand about the life of President Carter as a child. President Carter made a suprise visit for the tour and talked about his days living in Plains and then in the White House. President Carter started his peanut business at the young age of five. That’s when he pulled up peanuts from his father’s field, cleaned them and boiled them. He then headed into Plains, Ga. to sale the boiled peanuts. He made money selling the boiled peanuts until he was 8 years old. Today, President Carter and Rosalynn are active with Habitat for Humanity. This weekend, Sept. 27, the town of Plains celebrates with the annual Peanut Festival. There are several activities planned all weekend. Learn more online at the Plains, Georgia web site.