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9/11 Anniversary

Sunday, September 11, 2011

Life After Sept. 11: Stories From Our Region

As Patch recognizes the 10th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, here are some images of those who were impacted from those events.

As Patch recognizes the 10th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, here are the images of some of those in our community whose lives were affected by the events of a decade ago. Navy Sailor Saw 9/11 Attack From Sea. A Firefighter's Living Memorial to Sept. 11. Tragedy of Sept. 11 Led to a Passion for Sustainable Gardening. 9/11 Attacks Spark Resident's Journey From Dislike of Islam to Convert. Mom Saw 9/11 Plane Hit, Died Three Months Later. 9/11 Memory: 'Is This Really Happening?' Two Friends Say Sept. 11 Felt Like a Call to Action. 'New York Was Empty.' Emory Prof Edits Book on Jewish Perspective of 9/11. An Ashford Park Resident Remembers Friends Who Died Saving Others. Remembering Sept. 11. 'It Changed My Life. These photos are a local …

9/11: Recalling Bravery, Unity

Political officials, clergy and residents gather in Stone Mountain Village to remember the 9/11 events, heroes, and their community impact.

During a commemoration of the tenth anniversary of 9/11 in Stone Mountain Village Sunday, the horrific terror attacks were also recalled as a time that united people in their mourning, reflection, and determination to press on. That day “pulled communities and families together,” said Pat Wheeler, mayor of the City of Stone Mountain, which she said has “always been family, black and white. No matter what your race, we’ve always been family.”   The commemoration, “Heroes to Remember - A Day Not to Forget” took place at the gazebo near City Hall. Commissioner Stan Watson, Rep. Billy Mitchell, Rep. Hank Johnson and Senator Steve Henson were among the political officials who spoke during the remembrance, hosted by Bugles Across America and the…

Jack Sartain

12:52 pm on Monday, September 12, 2011

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Touched by Terror: Patch Remembers 9/11 in 911 Snapshots

A collection of photographs from across the Patch network.

Ten years ago today, on a beautiful, clear late-summer morning in New York, America's horrific nightmare began to unfold. Nearly 3,000 lives were lost in the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Healing continues a decade later, and for years to come. Here is a collaboration of photos remembering that day from across the Patch network.  

Monday, September 5, 2011

Daily PatchCast: Lee Hammers Atlanta, Bieber Fever, 9/11 Rememberances

The day's top headlines for Monday, September 5, 2011

Lee Soaks Buckhead Areas. Rain Doesn't Dampen Avondale Estates 5K. 2010 Census Shows Labor Force is Changing. Newcomb Named Chattahoochee Tech Interim President. Bieber Fever Strikes Avondale. Tucker Soccer Kicking Off For Fall. Where Were You On Sept. 11, 2001?

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