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9/11 events, runs and ceremonies in metro Atlanta | 2023

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September 7, 2023

9/11 events, runs and ceremonies in metro Atlanta | 2023

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ATLANTA – Here is a list of events and ceremonies that are taking place around metro Atlanta in honor of those who died on Sept. 11, 2001.

ATLANTA

The 9/11 Heroes Run is scheduled for Sept. 9 at Grants Park in Atlanta. Runners, ruckers and walkers of all ages and fitness levels are invited to participate. Sponsored by the Travis Manion Foundation and USAA Small Business Insurance.

A Catholic mass for law enforcement and first responders is happening from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Sept. 10 at Cathedral of Christ the King on Peachtree Road. This year’s event will be celebrated by Monsignor Francis G. McNamee, rector of the Cathedral, and include remarks by Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, Atlanta Fire Chief Roderick Smith, and Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum. The Blue Mass will also be live streamed at https://livestream.com/ctk/holy.

CARTERSVILLE

The annual 9/11 Memorial Ride is happening on Sept. 9 (rain date Sept. 16) at Southern Devil Harley-Davidson in Cartersville. It is a motorcycle parade that honors all first responders and active military and veterans. Proceeds will benefit Tunnel to Towers Foundation. There will be entertainment and food after the ride.

The 9/11 Run to Remember 5K is happening Sept. 9 in downtown Cartersville. The event is produced by Cartersville Fire Department, Cartersville Police Department, and Metro Atlanta EMS. Registration opens at 6:45 a.m. The 5K race begins at 8 a.m. The awards presentation will take place at 9:15 a.m.

DALLAS

The Paulding County Sheriff’s Office and Paulding County Fire Department will host a 9/11 ceremony at Mt. Tabor Park, 1550 E. Paulding Drive in Dallas, on Sept. 11. This year’s guests include representatives from the New York Police Department and Fire Department (Retired New York Shields of Georgia). The event will honor the family, friends and all Americans affected by the tragedy. The ceremony will begin promptly at 8:40 a.m.

JOHNS CREEK

The annual Patriot Day Commemoration will take place 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Sept 11 at Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater inside Newton Park in Johns Creek. Guest speaker will be former New York Police Department officer Kenneth Marchello. Award-winning journalist Donna Lowry will be the moderator and Johns Creek Fire and Police Departments will be specially guests.

MCDONOUGH

McDonough is hosting a Tunnel to Towers Foundation 5K Run & Walk at 9 a.m. Sept. 9 on Lawrenceville Street.

MILLEDGEVILLE

Gov. Brian Kemp will serve as the honored guest speaker at Georgia Military College’s 10th annual Patriot Day Ceremony in Milledgeville. The event will begin at 7:45 a.m. on the Grant Parade Field. After the ceremony, throughout the school day, GMC Prep Students, GMC faculty, staff and community members will participate in the tradition of writing names on our campus bricks of the citizens that perished in the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, and the service members that made the ultimate sacrifice in the Global War on Terror, totaling to over 10,000 names.

NORCROSS

The City of Norcross is hosting a 9/11 ceremony at 8:15 a.m. Sept. 11 at Betty Mauldin Park. It will begin with a message of tribute, followed by the soulfoul sounds of traditional bagpipes. At 8:45 a.m., they will honor the moment when the first tower was hit by a plane.

ROSWELL

The City of Roswell is hosting a 9/11 remembrance ceremony from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Sept. 11 at the Roswell City Hall on Hill Street.The mayor and city council will host the event.

SANDY SPRINGS

Misty Creek Community Church on Mt. Vernon Highway in Sandy Springs will honor first responders and victims of 9/11 during the 10:30 a.m. service Sept. 10.

Jackson County Baptist Church is hosting Jefferson Remembers from 10:30 a.m. to noon Sept. 10 at 79 Memorial Drive in Jefferson.

STOCKBRIDGE

The City of Stockbridge is teaming up with public safety organizations and Stockbridge High School NJROTC to remember the victims of 9/11 during an event from 8 to 11 a.m. Sept. 11 at the Stockbridge City Hall.

VALDOSTA

The City of Valdosta and Lowndes County will host a joint 9/11 memorial ceremony from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Sept. 11 in the Lowndes County Judicial Complex Lobby.

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Human Skull Found Near Atlanta Train Tracks: Police

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May 28, 2024

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Human Skull Found Near Atlanta Train Tracks: Police

ATLANTA, GA — A human skull was found shortly after midnight Tuesday near train tracks at North Avenue and Northside Drive, Atlanta Police said.

Officers first responded around 12:30 a.m. to the area in reference to human remains found, police said. The Fulton County Medical Examiner confirmed the remains to be a human skull, police said.

It is unknown to whom the remains belong. Police said no other remains were seemingly located in the area.

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The medical examiner’s office is further investigating the skull, police said.

No further information was released in the case.

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Man shot during apartment break-in on Cheshire Bridge Road

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May 28, 2024

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Man shot during apartment break-in

A man who appears to have interrupted a burglary at his apartment on Cheshire Bridge Road has been shot.

ATLANTA – A man was shot during an apparent burglary overnight at an apartment on Northeast Atlanta’s Cheshire Bridge Road, officials say.

Investigators with the Atlanta Police Department told FOX 5 the victim was shot in the arm late Monday night at the CB Lofts, located near the Interstate 85 interchange.

Officers on the scene didn’t say much about the investigation, but FOX 5’s Marc Teichner did talk with a neighbor named Josymar. He said that he and his cousin were listening to music when they heard a loud bang followed by the complex’s fire alarm.

Josymar opened his door to see what was going on and said he saw two young men dressed in black hoodies running down the hall, carrying a couple of large bags. When they noticed him, Josymar says one of the men pointed a gun at him. Josymar then slammed and locked his door.

After waiting a couple of minutes, Josymar and his cousin went out in the hallway. They saw his neighbor’s door had been kicked in. When they entered that apartment, they found the neighbor bleeding from his arm. Josymar then called 911.

The neighbor told Josymar he didn’t know the gunmen and that they kicked in his door, robbed and then shot him.

Detectives have not released any details about the man’s condition or given out any kind of suspect description. Josymar says police were trying to get their hands on residents’ doorbell camera video, hoping to ID the shooters.

If you have any information about the robbery, call the Atlanta Police Department.

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Atlanta shooting: Man injured on Myrtle Drive, police seek leads

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May 27, 2024

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Atlanta shooting: Man injured on Myrtle Drive, police seek leads

ATLANTA – A 41-year-old man was shot on Myrtle Drive SW in Atlanta early Monday evening.

According to the Atlanta Police Department, officers responded to the incident at approximately 6:36 p.m. after receiving a report of a shooting at an apartment complex located at 1871 Myrtle Drive SW.

Officers found the victim with a gunshot wound. The man was talking to medics as they transported him to an area hospital for treatment.

The APD Aggravated Assault Unit is investigating.

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