Airport Named For Jimmy Carter After Debate

AMERICUS, Ga. (AP) -- An airport about 20 miles from Jimmy
Carter's hometown of Plains has been named after the 39th president despite some opposition.

Souther Field Airport in Americus was renamed Jimmy Carter
Regional Airport on Sunday.

The Americus City Council and Sumter County Board of
Commissioners voted unanimously for the change last month, and the Americus and Sumter County Airport Authority approved it 3 to 1.

Opponents say they just wanted to preserve local history. The
airport was named after Henry Souther, who helped develop the
airfield as a military training base during World War I.

It was also where Charles Lindbergh flew solo for the first
time.