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Carter, Allman at Mercer graduation

Former President Jimmy Carter waits to speak after being introduced during Mercer University's Commencement Saturday at Hawkins Arena.
Former President Jimmy Carter waits to speak after being introduced during Mercer University's Commencement Saturday at Hawkins Arena. jvorhees@macon.com

Former President Jimmy Carter and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Gregg Allman embrace while Allman receives an honorary doctor of humanities degree during Mercer University’s commencement Saturday at Hawkins Arena. Carter spoke at the event and Allman performed.

This story was originally published May 14, 2016 at 5:21 PM with the headline "Carter, Allman at Mercer graduation."

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