Wednesday is the anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks: Here are some events planned in metro Atlanta

Gatherings, ceremonies, memorials, and other events are planned for 9/11

Wednesday is the 21st anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks. The terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, claimed the lives of nearly 3,000 people and forever changed the United States.

Communities across the country will hold gatherings to remember the victims and honor the first responders who risked their lives to save others. In metro Atlanta, several events are planned.

Metro Atlanta 9/11 events

Here are some of the events planned in metro Atlanta to commemorate the 9/11 attacks:

• 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Truist Park
  This event will take place at Truist Park, the home of the Atlanta Braves. Participants will climb the equivalent of the 110 stories of the World Trade Center to honor the firefighters who lost their lives on 9/11.
  https://www.911memorialstair climb.org/atlanta/
• 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at the Georgia 9/11 Memorial
  This ceremony will take place at the Georgia 9/11 Memorial in Sandy Springs. The ceremony will include remarks from local officials and first responders.
  https://www.911memorial.ge.gov/
• 9/11 Memorial Service at the Cobb County Firefighters Association
  This service will take place at the Cobb County Firefighters Association in Marietta. The service will include a reading of the names of the victims of the 9/11 attacks and a moment of silence.
  https://www.cobb911memorial.org/

These are just a few of the events planned in metro Atlanta to commemorate the 9/11 attacks. For more information, please visit the websites of the organizations hosting the events.