The Atlanta Traveler

The Atlanta Traveler went to Plains, GA over the weekend for the annual Peanut Festival. Highlights of the event included a book signing for both President Jimmy Carter and his wife Mrs. Rosalyn Carter whose hometown (and current residence) is Plains. I stood in line under the scorching heat for over an hour to get my book signed. Politics aside, how many times does one get an opportunity to be thisclose to a president, former or current?
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Plains, GA is the peanut capital of the US.  Aside from peanuts, it is also famous for being the hometown and current residence of former president and Nobel Peace Prize winner Jimmy Carter.  This weekend, September 22-23, will be the 10th annual Peanut Festival.
Peanuts are an important commodity in Georgia which is responsible for a $2.0 billion industry.  Georgia’s climate and unique soil make it feasible to grow high-quality peanuts.   A few facts about Georgia peanuts from the Georgia Peanut Commission:

Georgia produces 45% of the United States’ peanuts.
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