Clayton County Police and Firefighters to Face Off in 9/11 Basketball Showdown

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Clayton County residents are invited to attend a special Police vs. Fire Basketball Showdown commemorating the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001.

Presented by Commissioner Gail Hambrick and Clayton County Parks and Recreation, the community event will take place Friday, September 11, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Virginia Burton Gray Recreation Center in Riverdale.

Local police officers and firefighters will trade their uniforms for basketball jerseys and face off in a spirited matchup that brings the community together while honoring the significance of the day.

Clayton County residents are invited to attend a special Police vs. Fire Basketball Showdown commemorating the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001. Presented by Commissioner Gail Hambrick and Clayton County Parks and Recreation, the community event will take place Friday, September 11, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Virginia Burton Gray Recreation Center in Riverdale. Local police officers and firefighters will trade their uniforms for basketball jerseys and face off in a spirited matchup that brings the community together while honoring the significance of the day. Event Details Date: Friday, September 11, 2026 Time: 5:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. Location: Virginia Burton Gray Recreation Center Address: 1475 East Fayetteville Road, Riverdale, GA 30296 Parking and shuttle service will be available at: Frank Bailey Senior Center 6213 Riverdale Road Riverdale, GA 30296 Shuttle service will operate from 4:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. For additional information, contact Jalen Moore at (770) 603-4001. Want to see more of the people, places, and moments that make Clayton County special—or submit your own community photos? Visit the Best of Clayton County Community Gallery at www.bestofclaytoncounty.com/bethebestgallery. ❤️ Love Clayton County? Show your community pride by visiting our shop at www.bestofclaytoncounty.com/shop.

Event Details

Date: Friday, September 11, 2026

Time: 5:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.

Location: Virginia Burton Gray Recreation Center

Address: 1475 East Fayetteville Road, Riverdale, GA 30296

Parking and shuttle service will be available at:

Frank Bailey Senior Center

6213 Riverdale Road

Riverdale, GA 30296

Shuttle service will operate from 4:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.

For additional information, contact Jalen Moore at (770) 603-4001.

Want to see more of the people, places, and moments that make Clayton County special—or submit your own community photos? Visit the Best of Clayton County Community Gallery at www.bestofclaytoncounty.com/bethebestgallery.

❤️ Love Clayton County? Show your community pride by visiting our shop at www.bestofclaytoncounty.com/shop.