MACON, Ga. — Flags were flown half-staff in Georgia and the U.S. on Thursday, Sept. 11 under orders of President Donald Trump and Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp in observance of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

Now, flags are to remain lowered across the nation for several days following the death of prominent conservative influencer Charlie Kirk .

A White House proclamation extended the period of mourning, ordering flags to remain at half-staff for several days in honor of Kirk, who was fatally shot at a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10.

According to the U.S. Flag Code , the American flag is typically flown at half-staff to mark the death of a government official, military member, or emergency first responder, as well as in the wake of national tragedies or on

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