On what has become known as Patriots Day, communities across North Georgia spent this year with a more intense focus on the anniversary of 9/11. That's because 20 years has passed since 2,997 people died in New York City, Washington, D.C. and Shanksville, Pennsylvania when terrorists commandeered passenger planes in an attack on America. Follow the commemorations in this photo gallery compiled by the AccessWDUN staff.
Dozens of community members line the sidewalks of Gainesville's Green Street in memory of those who died in terror attacks on American on Sept. 11, 2001.
Lenis Sargent displays his American flag on Gainesville's Green Street on Sept. 11 in memory of those who died 20 years ago.
Alex West, a student at Truett McConnell University, plays Taps on the lawn of First Baptist Church on Gainesville's Green Street.
Hall County Prayer invited leaders to pray for the military, fire department personnel, law enforcement and other segment of the community at a 9/11 prayer service in Gainesville.
Community members pray for the nation at an outdoor prayer service on the grounds of Riverbend Church in Gainesville.
Greg Sandoval leads part of the 9/11 prayer service in Gainesville on Saturday.
Hall County Prayer organized a day of prayer for the nation and invited the community to participate in the outdoor service at Riverbend Church.
A huge 9/11 displays covers the lawn at Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School in North Georgia. (Photo submitted)
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