September 11 is a date that holds special meaning for all Americans.

The mere mention of 9/11 conjures up memories of remorse and

sadness. It also stirs our patriotic souls.

September 11 in Fayetteville will mark the end of a six-month

patriotic program entitled "Fayetteville Celebrates America." The

city will terminate the vigil with a large concert and memorial

program at the Villages Amphitheater. Flags and banners will

line the perimeter of the amphitheater, officially marking the

end to the patriotic program.

The event is free and organizers are making plans for a capacity

crowd. Country artist T. Graham Brown will headline the event,

with a special appearance by radio personality Moby, who is now

hosting his own syndicated show. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. The

opening act, Assembly Required will go on at 7:30. A brief memorial

program will follow the opening band beginning at 8 p.m. T. Graham

Brown will take the stage at approximately 8:15. The concert

is sponsored by Georgia Power, the city of Fayetteville, Main

Street and Wal-Mart and The Bear radio station.

The September 11 concert will be the third free patriotic event

held at the Villages Amphitheater this season. The other two,

a Memorial Day tribute concert featuring the Atlanta Pops and

God and Country Night featuring local churches and a community

choir turned out capacity crowds.

In April, the Fayetteville City Council adopted a special ordinance

allowing patriotic banners and signs to fly throughout the City.

Lane Brown, chairman of the Fayetteville Celebrates America committee,

was the brainchild behind the special ordinance implemented by

council. He is also serving as chairman for the Sept. 11 event.

Following the concert, all specially permitted signs connected

to the Fayetteville Celebrates America ordinance will be required

to come down.

For further information about the September 11 concert, call

Main Street Fayetteville at 770-461-6029.

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