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PLAINS, Ga. - The Billy Carter Service Station Museum opened after two years of planning and eight months of rummaging through the possessions of former president Jimmy Carter's late brother.

The museum represents the actual service station where Billy held court with both locals and world media in this small south Georgia town before, during and immediately after his brother's tenure as the 39th American president.

The project is a joint effort of several departments within the University of Georgia, the Plains Better Hometown Association and Billy Carter's widow, Sybil.

Displays include clothing and other memorabilia reflecting Billy Carter's life and the station's history.