COLUMBUS, Ga. ( WRBL ) — Five years ago, I approached Columbus attorney Milton Jones asking for an interview about his relationship with former President Jimmy.
Jones was elected to the General Assembly in 1962, the same year as Carter. He worked for him on campaigns for governor and President.
I heard many stories of Jones’ relationship with Carter and I wanted to hear the stories from Jones.
The interview was conducted at WRBL in 2019, with Jones agreeing that it would not air until the former president’s death. Neither one of us thought it would remain under embargo for five years, but it did.
Today, Jones is in failing health, making this type of interview impossible.
Here are Milton Jones’ reflections on his friend, Jimmy.
Part 1: 1962 and a Changing Georgia
Part 2: The Making of a Governor and a President
Part 3: A Man of Immense Christian Faith
Part 4: ‘He’s and Amazing Guy’
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