Peachtree City to Hold Annual 9/11 Memorial Walk on September 11, 2025

Honoring Courage, Preserving Memory: A Community Tribute to the Heroes of September 11

Peachtree City, GA (September 8, 2025) — On Thursday, September 11, 2025, Peachtree City invites the community to meet at Drake Field for the annual 9/11 Memorial Walk. This solemn event is dedicated to remembering the lives lost and honoring the heroic first responders who answered the call on one of the most defining days in our nation’s history.

Led by members of Peachtree City Fire-Rescue, the Memorial Walk spans approximately four miles around Lake Peachtree, creating a space for reflection, unity, and remembrance. In a tradition that underscores their commitment and sacrifice, members of Fire-Rescue will once again participate in full firefighting turnout gear.

“Each year, we walk side by side to remember the lives lost and to honor the heroes who ran toward danger when others sought safety,” said Mayor Kim Learnard. “This event allows us to reflect, to grieve, and most importantly—to unite as a community that will never forget.”

Event Details:

• Date: Thursday, September 11, 2025
• Time: Gather at 9:00 AM; Walk begins at 9:30 AM
• Location: Drake Field, Peachtree City, GA
• Distance: Approximately 4 miles around Lake Peachtree
• Attire: Comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing
• What to Bring: Bottled water

With the overwhelming community support and participation in previous years, we hope you can join us in this act of remembrance and solidarity. For more information, please visit peachtree-city.org. 

About Peachtree City Fire Rescue:

Established in 1966, Peachtree City Fire Rescue is an all-career fire and emergency medical services agency serving the 26 square miles and over 40,000 residents of Peachtree City, Georgia. Our staff operates four engines, five ambulances, a tower, and a brush truck from five stations—backed by specialized EMS Bike, Water Rescue, and SRT Medics teams. We’re committed to fire suppression, ALS EMS transport, inspections, pre-fire planning, and extensive public education, all underpinned by an ISO Class 1 rating and core values of service, excellence, teamwork, integrity, and community.