Dunwoody, GA – August 25, 2026 - The City of Dunwoody invites residents, employees, and visitors to commemorate the lives lost and the courage shown on September 11, 2001, during a day of remembrance on Friday, September 11, 2026. City Hall will be open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for community members to learn, remember, and share personal connections to a day that changed history.

“Twenty-five years later, we continue to honor the innocent lives taken, the first responders who answered the call, and the resilience of our nation,” said Dunwoody Police Chief Mike Carlson. “This commemoration gives our community a place to pause, reflect and ensure the stories of September 11 are never forgotten.”

Inside Council Chambers, visitors can view “September 11, 2001: The Day That Changed the World,” a commemorative exhibit from the 9/11 Memorial & Museum. The poster exhibit documents the events of the day and their lasting impact.

In addition, Dunwoody Preservation Trust, in partnership with students from Mount Vernon School, will host "Recorded Memories" sessions for community members who wish to preserve their personal reflections and experiences related to September 11. These oral histories will become part of DPT's archival collection, helping future generations understand how the events of September 11 affected individuals, families, and communities. Two conference rooms will be dedicated to the recordings, which can be scheduled in advance. Walk-ins are welcome and encouraged.

“History is more than dates and events. It is the personal stories of people who lived through those moments,” said DPT Executive Director Kristin Simons. “By recording these memories and involving students in the process, we are helping preserve firsthand accounts of September 11 so future generations can better understand its impact on our community and our nation.”

At 8:46 a.m., the time the first plane struck the World Trade Center’s North Tower, Dunwoody Police personnel will observe a moment of silence while ChattComm, Dunwoody’s 911 provider, broadcasts a memorial dispatch. Residents and visitors are welcome to join in this quiet moment of remembrance. City Hall is located at 4800 Ashford Dunwoody Road.

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For more information regarding the City of Dunwoody, please contact Jennifer Boettcher, Communications Director: 678.382.6881,  email.