Various events are planned around metro Atlanta to remember the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people.
Here are some of Wednesday’s ceremonies and memorial gatherings:
Atlanta: The 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb will be held at Mercedes-Benz Stadium from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Participants will climb 110 stories or 2,071 steps to symbolize the height of the twin towers. For more information and to register, visit the event’s website.
Dallas: The 9/11 Patriots’ Day Ceremony will be held at 8:40 a.m. at Veterans Park, located at the Watson Government Complex. Guests include representatives from the New York Police Department and Fire Department.
Decatur: A screening of the PBS documentary “9/11: Inside the Pentagon” will be held at 6 p.m. at Scott Candler Park. The documentary is rated PG and lasts 54 minutes.
Johns Creek: The Patriot Day / Sept. 11 Commemoration will be held at 8:30 a.m. at Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater.
McDonough: The 9/11 Memorial Ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. at Heritage Park.
Newnan: The 9/11 Candlelight Vigil will be held at 7 p.m. at Veteran’s Memorial Park. Those attending should bring a chair.
Norcross: The 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony will be held at 8:15 a.m. at Betty Mauldin Park.
Peachtree City: A Memorial Walk will be held at Drake Field. Participants should arrive at 9 a.m. and the walk will begin at 9:30 a.m. The walk will be led by first responders and spans approximately 4 miles.
Roswell: The 9/11 Commemorative Ceremony will be held at 8:30 a.m. at Roswell City Hall.
South Fulton: A ceremony called Beyond the Call of Duty will be held from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Southwest Arts Center.
Stone Mountain Park: The 9/11 Memorial Hike will be held at 8 a.m. Participants are encouraged to wear a weighted vest or backpack for an added challenge. More details are available on the event’s Facebook page.
Woodstock: 9/11 Day of Remembrance will be held at 7 p.m. at The Park at City Center.
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