ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 12 -- The Carter Center issued the following news release: The Carter Center, a not-for-profit organization advancing peace and health worldwide, has appointed 21 new members to its Board of Councilors, bringing total membership to 228. The Board of Councilors is a leadership advisory group that promotes understanding of The Carter Center and its activities among opinion leaders and the broader community. Carter Center CEO Paige Alexander and staff members give updates   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 17 -- The Carter Center issued the following news release on Sept. 15, 2024: The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance, The Carter Center, the National Democratic Institute, the International Foundation for Electoral Systems, and the Kofi Annan Foundation announced today the release of Model Commitments for Advancing Genuine and Credible Elections. With democratic elections and institutions facing growing threats globally, it is critical to have  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Sept. 20 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Long after battle cries subside and the fog of war has lifted, some servicemembers and their families continue to bear the trauma of enemy capture or the never-ending grief that comes with not knowing what happened to missing loved ones. In 1979, President Jimmy Carter signed a proclamation designating the third Friday in September of every year as National POW/MIA Recognition Day t  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release: Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) along with Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) and Congressman Austin Scott (GA-08) introduced a bipartisan bill today that would honor former Georgia Governor, former U.S. President, Navy veteran, and lifelong humanitarian and resident of Georgia's Second Congressional District, Jimmy Carter, with the Congressional Gold Medal. The Congressional Gold Meda  more