Yeah, unfortunately, my home park is in a rough area of the city, and we dont stick around after dark. Last season, we had several gun-related rumors reported last year as well, though this is the worst I've heard of so far. The good news is the current mayor of Atlanta seems tougher on crime. The bad news is the park is technically in Austell, so there's not much he can do. Hopefully Six Flags pressures the city of Austell to do something more as well as add that chaperone policy themselves.
Great reporting. Unfortunately teens are becoming a demographic businesses are avoiding. Disney and Universal have priced them out and Cedar Fair has a chaperone policy. And we wonder why parks are now focusing on family attractions.
Very unfortunate to see, glad everyone is okay. Saddening and maddening simultaneously knowing some people will deliberately put others in harms way like this for god knows what.
Its unreal how in 2024 this crazy stuff is still happening at the theme parks! Im sure youre all very scarred from going to this park for a long time and I dont blame you! Very sad that people come to the parks to have a great time and for escapism from the real world only for the real world to try and rear its ugly face at a theme park.
I will say that we cautiously ( and with a game plan should stuff look dangerous) returned this weekend ( the weekend following) and security was definitely stepped up. We saw a lot less loitering and felt safe. It's sad that a few people can make things look bad because it's been our experience that the general crowd of park goers are friendly, good people of all walks of life just there to have a good, wholesome time.
How sad!! I don't condone violence for any reason. But why would kids come to an amusement park parking lot, of all places, and bring guns to start an altercation? These kids have some serious issues!! I feel bad for Six Flags, who has to deal with the situation and now the bad PR!! I agree, apparently there needs to be some more SERIOUS measures put into place to prevent this from happening anywhere, let alone a fun place like a theme park!!!
Not trying to be pedantic but SFOG is right on the southern edge of Cobb County. City of Atlanta doesn’t necessarily have anything to do with it. I saw something on the local news about how some Atlanta residents tried to warn Fulton County police because they saw people talking about it on social media. People just don’t know where it is. Comes as a surprise even to most locals.
in terms of six flags georgia i think its the worst six flags park in terms of quality such as the loitering and needing of a chaperone policy they need to take more measures instead of focus that money on new rides
I turn 14, and This is what Happens. I will say i am nowhere near any 6 Flags Park (the Closest theme Park is Canada's Wonderland) but this was absurd.
I've seen the usual theft of prizes, drunken stupidity, and a few shouting fights at Great Adventure/Magic Mt. I've seen a bomb threat called in at Disneyland Paris but I didn't speak enough French so I had no idea what was going on. There was also a very heated threatening verbal fight between a Popeyes employee and a customer outside Great Adventure at Adventure Crossing. Thankfully missed out on gun violence.
Simple do like Carowinds did don’t allow teens into the park after certain hours without an adult…unfortunately these are the times we live in…either get with the times or get left behind…
Sorry about that man, i went through something like this in Last Vegas. I was in deep ptsd, until i was set free by Jesus and he gave me peace. The peace he can give is not able to be found in this world. I love you man. Turn to Jesus
It is very unfortunate that SFOG’s opening day was pure chaos in which it should not be. It’s been my home park throughout my entire life and have never heard of a large scale fight turning into a shooting. I really do wish a champerone policy was put in place after this incident. Cedar Fair has done it for their parks so why can’t Six Flags do the same thing also. I can’t imagine this chaotic event driving coaster enthusiasts and everyone away from coming to the park cuz it is definitely one of the most beautiful parks in the SF chain.
Seems like Austell (the city where SFOG is) has gotten rough. Last year after visiting SFOG I checked into a hotel and everyone had to check in from outside on the other side of a glass window. It was early in the evening with daylight too
@@overbanked not that I really care, as I’m sure you don’t either, but if you look up city of Mableton city limits it shows the area including the hotel is now in Mableton. I imagine the businesses in that area have some time before they will have to change their addresses because that can be expensive.
Terrifying. So glad you guys are ok. And that despite the number of kids doing bad sh*t only 1(?) person was seriously injured. This could have been so much worse.
I'm glad yall are okay. We need more Coaster and Brews Channel for many years to come. I think Six Flags security should work out a better plan with law enforcement, perhaps not let anyone leave until a volatile situation outside the gate is dealt with to prevent innocent bystanders getting accidentally shot like what happened during the KC Chiefs parade. Also, Security from the park should not have said, "It is not safe", especially in these times. This could cause a panic which could lead to fatal trampling, especially for children in the way. But I'm glad you guys are okay. If you're looking for safer fun, visit Detroit for the NFL draft. Our city is looking great and our downtown is one of the safest in America, believe it or not, friendliest too!
Not blaming SFOG for this event and I am glad everyone is ok but I feel like the park is very relaxed on following rules. Line jumping and bad behavior is never punished so it happens quite often. This park has really great potential but the guest experience leaves it at the bottom of my list.
I was also at the park when this occurred. I was about to get on Twisted Cyclone and was told the ride was closed due to gunshots. As I was leaving the queue, I saw the screaming crowd rush back inside the park. The scariest part was walking back to the hotel I was staying at a half mile down the road. I made it back to the hotel no problem, thankfully. Shortly after I got back, there was all of a sudden a bunch of people running and screaming from the gas station next door making their way to the hotel parking lot. People were then going inside and hanging out in the lobby. I'm still in disbelief about what occurred that night. Six Flags really needs to get their act together. Thanks for sharing your story. Glad you made it out of there safely.
Yea man when we were pulling out we passed that gas station and saw a bunch of people up there running too. I’ve heard those hotel have kind of gone downhill as far as the crowd that hangs there as well now which is a shame because they’re so close to the park. Glad you made it out safely too man!
I started going to SFOG when I was a teen in ‘88 and went every summer multiple times for several years. 10 years ago I went for the last time with my own kids and vowed never again. The park itself was kind of a run down shell of what it once was but the area around Six Flags is very scary. It’s basically turning into a ghetto amusement park and not worth the risk anymore.
Agreed! Last time I went was on Halloween in 2021. My friends and I were taking a selfie, and a giant gang fight broke out next to us. SFOG is not an enjoyable place to go anymore.
Very sad to see but glad you’re ok. Not what you go to a park for. As a father of a 20 month old that goes to amusement parks with him and my wife and mother in law it’s scary to think and i don’t know what I would do if I was in this situation. I agree with who would plan this or do this, but just seems hard to believe 500-600 people would show up to fight in or outside the park along with bringing a gun to the outside of the park. But then again it’s a crazy and sad world we live in.
We were there that day with our nine year old and had left to go and picnic. When we tried to return, we were told there was no re entry. Having not been in years, we were unaware of this policy and thought as pass holders re entry wouldn't be an issue. We were aggravated at the time as our son was looking forward to riding some of his favorite coasters at night. Now I'm grateful that we were not able to return as our child ( and myself) would've been terrified. It's a shame that families and other innocent people who just want to have some good clean fun have to worry about these types of situations. I fully agree that Six Flags Over Georgia needs to implement No Loitering policies, more security and possibly even curfews of some sort for minors unaccompanied by a parent.
My friend, in the 1970's at Six Flags Magic Mountain at the front gates just inside the park there was a permanent police station. There were always gang fights there. It was a very unsafe park so this is not a new thing.
Cedar fair needs to pull out of this merger. If not all parks are going to take a hit for this non sense 6 flags are located by. KI has its issues but nothing like this
Absolutely unreal, I'm sorry you had to experience this at a theme park no less. They're supposed to be places that bring joy, not this. I do hope that SFoG uses this incident to better institute protocols, however, it does seem like the incident was handled pretty responsibly it just got really really out of hand.
This is why there should be more and more security in parking lots cause gun shootings at theme parks Are primarily in parking lots but they are so loud that you could hear it in the park.
Man, so sorry y’all had to go through that, that fright or flight is real, I probably would’ve dipped as soon as you said you saw the teen with the gun, but I understand why y’all wanted to enjoy your day. I still try to figure why teens love to fight an amusement parks myself, as it’s literally a place to have fun, and get away from stuff like that. They usually tend to happen mid summer or around the Halloween time from what I noticed. Glad y’all are okay, and thanks for sharing your experience.
As a former employee of the park, I apologize for your having to experience this insanity at what once was a wonderful, safe place even on Senior Night. Glad you made it back to your car and out of that lot safely!
The City of Atlanta doesn't have anything to with Six flags over Georgia. The park is not in the city or the county of the city . The park Is a resident of Cobb County, which is not a part of the city of Atlanta.
Yeah the park is located in metro Atlanta and called Six Flags Over Georgia….hopefully the city of Atlanta can make suggestions towards a chaperone policy.
@monti42 The Cobb County government has reached out to Sixflags over Georgia. They are currently waiting for a response from Sixflags. The city of Atlanta will probably only get involved if asked by Sixflags or Cobb County. Since it's not in the city jurisdiction.
This is crazy and just sad!! I encountered something similar at California's Great America some years ago, a group of teens were fighting in front of the park and I saw the guy pull the gun and I took off running to the parking lot. He let off one shot.
What a ridiculous comment, do you only listen to the bbc, cnn or msnbc propaganda who hate the 2nd amendment? Society has problems, guns are not the problem.
Our country does not "allow" guns, it's our Constitution that does not allow our government to take guns away from us. The purpose of that is to keep our government from becoming a tyrannical dictatorship, which most all disarmed nations become, and ours surely would be by now (and probably your country as well) if not for our right to own. Owners are not the problem, as I'd wager well more than 50% of all Six Flags guests on any typical day own a gun...but they are responsible owners who aren't stupid and reckless enough to bring it to an amusement park and start gang wars. Furthermore, I used to work rides in this park in the early 80s. As employees, we NEVER even dreamed of a scenario having to deal with guests with guns, even when one of the attractions was a shooting gallery with guns that shot real lead balls at steel targets. This was also at a time in history when high schools had a class called Shooter Sports, and we brought shotguns to class. No, this was not in "the sticks" out away from Atlanta, it was in metro school districts. What has changed over the 4 decades since then is the mentality of a large percentage of people--people who would gladly use knives, brass knuckles, bats, pipes, or anything else they could lay hands on if they couldn't access a gun (maybe watch the football game scene in the movie The Wanders for proof). The fact that this happened at Six Flags Over Georgia is merely a detail, neither SFOG or Atlanta or Georgia as a whole are the cause. If society doesn't address this "demographic of destruction" then this will be happening everywhere, even in your back yard.
There is no way to enter the park without going through their advanced detectors. They’re not normal detectors, I forget the details, but they specifically detect weapons.
That is so crazy that you all got caught up in the mess. I am glad that you all and no other guests were hurt. I am a teacher and sadly I am not surprised as we are seeing young teenagers growing more bold and careless with the law and life. I have personally been on the end of multiple teenagers cursing me out and threatening me simply because I am asking them to follow directions. I am horrified but not surprised with this stuff happens. Those kids involved need to be prosecuted and their parents need to be held accountable. Hope y'all are doing well
SFOG in the 80s was awesome. Clean, safe, staffed and visited by respectable people. SFOG now, not so much. Something changed but I can't quite put my finger on it.
This should definitely not happen.. I don’t think they should hav sent everyone to their car until it was safe …. Bc who knows if the gunman would hav shot someone n the parking lot …. Glad everyone of y’all was ok but definitely to many guns in the wrong hands
The internet has ruined classic rebellious teens. Its good to have a bit of rebellion, but there's just so many guns so easily available to kids, and so many social media conflicts that are meaningless but way too heated.
No surprise there. It’s in a sketchy area lol I stayed at the hotel right next door for 2 nights last October and as soon as I was pulling in during my first night I could see cops with lights flashing at the gas station right next to the hotel lol Atlanta (I know it’s technically Austell but it’s close enough) is something else.
I'm just really glad you guys are ok. I also hope everyone involved in this situation are ok. I was driving in a 2 way lane where one driver had road rage. When we got to the red light, he pulled a gun out his window at the driver who was in my lane. Luckily, that driver sped off and got away without any injuries. However, just being in a situation like that is extremely difficult to describe. That incident might have been a minute long. Time definitely stands still in these situations. It felt like a lifetime. I really hope the teens involved are able to get the help and guidance they need. Hopefully, they learn from this and not so something like this again. Again, I'm really glad you guys are safe 🙏
You think that people under 25 owning guns is a new thing? Not really sure why you went with that age but anyways, notice how 15 year olds generations ago shot guns and never did shit like this? It’s got nothing to do with age anyways. It’s poor upbringing. Society has lost all morals and family values and this is the result. That’s the root of the problem but no one wants to address it for some reason and I can’t figure out why 🤔 I’m not even a gun owner btw. I’ve shot guns only a handful of times in my life and don’t feel the need to have one but it’s a shame that responsible gun owners are for some reason viewed as the bad guys.
@@realthrills5448Exactly. They seem to forget that things like this never happened when our grandparents/great grandparents were young. But they did have guns 😂 they act like guns are a new thing lol like I explained to him, it’s all about poor upbringing. Society has lost its morals but our politicians still try to paint responsible gun owners as the problem lol FOH
Glad yall are safe and okay, and glad to see you’re being very mature about your perspective on the youth involved. What happened is inexcusable, and that doesn’t mean people should resort to uncalled for commentary on this.
Things like this shouldn't happen, it could of been a whole lot worse though. It may result in my comment being filtered, but America needs to get proper gun control. Also, do you know the video is only in 360p? might be a youtube processing issue
Something that isn't well known if you just watch the news is that situations like this almost always involve illegal gun use. More laws wouldn't actually prevent much.
Fun fact, the suspect involved in this shooting is 15, federal gun laws prohibit the sale, possession, or transfer of a handgun to anyone under the age of 21. Gun laws were already in place that “should” have prevented this. Hate to break it to you, criminals don’t obey laws. And taking the guns out of the hands of law abiding citizens will only make this worse
I am a now retired Bodyguard/Private Security of over 23 years and really tired of people crying about guns that have no real clue how the world works... Gun laws did not stop the 15 year old criminal from obtaining the gun now did they? Despite all the laws preventing people like him from getting one... Criminals, the insane and the government will always have access to firearms no matter what...oh wait that is all the same thing. Laws only effect the law abiding citizens that actually follow the word of Law. At least 82 million people in this country DO in fact own at least 1 firearm...you never hear anything about them now do you? People need to stop trying to blame an inanimate tool for committing crimes and place the blame right where it belongs...fatherless hooligan teenagers with disinterested mothers raising them...a lifetime of no consequences for their actions...schools awarding children for not trying with participation trophies, giving them no reason to improve or try to get better...ghetto culture and the glorification of not getting an education and learning to speak proper English and degenerate behavior and lifestyles...and the list goes on and on...
You can take a look at some of the responses to your comment for examples of some of the thinking that prevents stricter gun control laws from being passed.
Absolutely horrifying man. So happy you're all ok
Thanks homie appreciate you!
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When you need to seek revenge, but it’s also a lovely day for coasters.
One of these things is NOT like the other... 🤷🏾🎉
Yeah, unfortunately, my home park is in a rough area of the city, and we dont stick around after dark. Last season, we had several gun-related rumors reported last year as well, though this is the worst I've heard of so far. The good news is the current mayor of Atlanta seems tougher on crime. The bad news is the park is technically in Austell, so there's not much he can do. Hopefully Six Flags pressures the city of Austell to do something more as well as add that chaperone policy themselves.
I was actually there that day because I love marathoning the 1-2 puncu
Great reporting. Unfortunately teens are becoming a demographic businesses are avoiding. Disney and Universal have priced them out and Cedar Fair has a chaperone policy. And we wonder why parks are now focusing on family attractions.
It's not cedar fairs fault, it's a failed country...
@@Topitopi14 where did he even blame cedar fair? Lol is your reading comprehension that bad?
Very unfortunate to see, glad everyone is okay. Saddening and maddening simultaneously knowing some people will deliberately put others in harms way like this for god knows what.
Man, glad you and your peeps were okay! This will be interesting to see if and /or when Six Flags will implement something.
Thanks man. It will be for sure
Glad you are okay. Sadly this is becoming the norm at certain amusement parks, especially Six Flags. Too much of the usual suspects
Its unreal how in 2024 this crazy stuff is still happening at the theme parks! Im sure youre all very scarred from going to this park for a long time and I dont blame you! Very sad that people come to the parks to have a great time and for escapism from the real world only for the real world to try and rear its ugly face at a theme park.
Glad you are both OK❤
Glad to hear you guys are safe. I'm visiting SFOG for the first time next month so hopefully I don't have to experience a situation similar to this.
Yea I mean just keep your eye out! If you start to see kids start to gather like we did I would just recommend leaving before sun down
I will say that we cautiously ( and with a game plan should stuff look dangerous) returned this weekend ( the weekend following) and security was definitely stepped up. We saw a lot less loitering and felt safe. It's sad that a few people can make things look bad because it's been our experience that the general crowd of park goers are friendly, good people of all walks of life just there to have a good, wholesome time.
Young scholars strike again. I'm glad you're okay!
How sad!! I don't condone violence for any reason. But why would kids come to an amusement park parking lot, of all places, and bring guns to start an altercation? These kids have some serious issues!! I feel bad for Six Flags, who has to deal with the situation and now the bad PR!! I agree, apparently there needs to be some more SERIOUS measures put into place to prevent this from happening anywhere, let alone a fun place like a theme park!!!
This park could be great, but sadly it's ruined by the demographic that goes there and its location.
Not trying to be pedantic but SFOG is right on the southern edge of Cobb County. City of Atlanta doesn’t necessarily have anything to do with it. I saw something on the local news about how some Atlanta residents tried to warn Fulton County police because they saw people talking about it on social media. People just don’t know where it is. Comes as a surprise even to most locals.
in terms of six flags georgia i think its the worst six flags park in terms of quality such as the loitering and needing of a chaperone policy they need to take more measures instead of focus that money on new rides
I turn 14, and This is what Happens. I will say i am nowhere near any 6 Flags Park (the Closest theme Park is Canada's Wonderland) but this was absurd.
Never been to a park where crazy scary stuff like this happened and I hope to never experience anything like this
I've seen the usual theft of prizes, drunken stupidity, and a few shouting fights at Great Adventure/Magic Mt. I've seen a bomb threat called in at Disneyland Paris but I didn't speak enough French so I had no idea what was going on. There was also a very heated threatening verbal fight between a Popeyes employee and a customer outside Great Adventure at Adventure Crossing. Thankfully missed out on gun violence.
No one is priced out so you’ll draw these types of crowds sadly
I went the second day. Age limit must be checked. parents must be there I agree.
Simple do like Carowinds did don’t allow teens into the park after certain hours without an adult…unfortunately these are the times we live in…either get with the times or get left behind…
"Teens" again?
This is really sad to see. I love this place, and I hate when then irresponsible minority mess it up for the majority.
Sorry about that man, i went through something like this in Last Vegas. I was in deep ptsd, until i was set free by Jesus and he gave me peace. The peace he can give is not able to be found in this world. I love you man. Turn to Jesus
It is very unfortunate that SFOG’s opening day was pure chaos in which it should not be. It’s been my home park throughout my entire life and have never heard of a large scale fight turning into a shooting. I really do wish a champerone policy was put in place after this incident. Cedar Fair has done it for their parks so why can’t Six Flags do the same thing also. I can’t imagine this chaotic event driving coaster enthusiasts and everyone away from coming to the park cuz it is definitely one of the most beautiful parks in the SF chain.
was this like two gang groups or something? well unfortunately this can happen anywhere now cause parenting and discipline has gone out the window.
And then people bitch when things close down.
Scary stuff. Glad you all are okay ❤️
Seems like Austell (the city where SFOG is) has gotten rough. Last year after visiting SFOG I checked into a hotel and everyone had to check in from outside on the other side of a glass window. It was early in the evening with daylight too
Wow yea I’ve heard the hotels around there have gotten pretty bad as well
It’s actually now in the newly created city of Mableton.
@@Some_Other_Guy_Again The hotel that I'm referring to is in Austell (Super 8 by Wyndham Austell/Six Flags)
@@overbanked not that I really care, as I’m sure you don’t either, but if you look up city of Mableton city limits it shows the area including the hotel is now in Mableton. I imagine the businesses in that area have some time before they will have to change their addresses because that can be expensive.
@@Some_Other_Guy_Again I hear ya. Thanks for the info
Terrifying. So glad you guys are ok. And that despite the number of kids doing bad sh*t only 1(?) person was seriously injured. This could have been so much worse.
Glad ur safe. This is awful. Pathetic sad people going to cause trouble
I'm glad yall are okay. We need more Coaster and Brews Channel for many years to come.
I think Six Flags security should work out a better plan with law enforcement, perhaps not let anyone leave until a volatile situation outside the gate is dealt with to prevent innocent bystanders getting accidentally shot like what happened during the KC Chiefs parade. Also, Security from the park should not have said, "It is not safe", especially in these times. This could cause a panic which could lead to fatal trampling, especially for children in the way.
But I'm glad you guys are okay. If you're looking for safer fun, visit Detroit for the NFL draft. Our city is looking great and our downtown is one of the safest in America, believe it or not, friendliest too!
whats going on in america??? Everywhere is like this it seems..
Watch the videos and you'll know exactly whats going on, because there are only one group of people featured in every single video
America is such a mess.
Not blaming SFOG for this event and I am glad everyone is ok but I feel like the park is very relaxed on following rules. Line jumping and bad behavior is never punished so it happens quite often. This park has really great potential but the guest experience leaves it at the bottom of my list.
I was also at the park when this occurred. I was about to get on Twisted Cyclone and was told the ride was closed due to gunshots. As I was leaving the queue, I saw the screaming crowd rush back inside the park. The scariest part was walking back to the hotel I was staying at a half mile down the road. I made it back to the hotel no problem, thankfully. Shortly after I got back, there was all of a sudden a bunch of people running and screaming from the gas station next door making their way to the hotel parking lot. People were then going inside and hanging out in the lobby. I'm still in disbelief about what occurred that night. Six Flags really needs to get their act together.
Thanks for sharing your story. Glad you made it out of there safely.
Yea man when we were pulling out we passed that gas station and saw a bunch of people up there running too. I’ve heard those hotel have kind of gone downhill as far as the crowd that hangs there as well now which is a shame because they’re so close to the park. Glad you made it out safely too man!
Glad you guys are okay! I have a friend that was at SFGAm when that shooting happened a few years ago. Pretty scary shit 😰
That's why you don't go near "Those" people!!!
I started going to SFOG when I was a teen in ‘88 and went every summer multiple times for several years. 10 years ago I went for the last time with my own kids and vowed never again. The park itself was kind of a run down shell of what it once was but the area around Six Flags is very scary. It’s basically turning into a ghetto amusement park and not worth the risk anymore.
Agreed! Last time I went was on Halloween in 2021. My friends and I were taking a selfie, and a giant gang fight broke out next to us.
SFOG is not an enjoyable place to go anymore.
Her first thought was "Stop filming" this "report" is sus. Where is the actual audio vs a voice over.
This seems like an attention grab for clicks.
Very sad to see but glad you’re ok. Not what you go to a park for. As a father of a 20 month old that goes to amusement parks with him and my wife and mother in law it’s scary to think and i don’t know what I would do if I was in this situation. I agree with who would plan this or do this, but just seems hard to believe 500-600 people would show up to fight in or outside the park along with bringing a gun to the outside of the park. But then again it’s a crazy and sad world we live in.
It def didn’t seem like 500 to 600 people that were chasing all this for sure
The news keeps reporting that number, and it seemed absurdly large.
We were there that day with our nine year old and had left to go and picnic. When we tried to return, we were told there was no re entry. Having not been in years, we were unaware of this policy and thought as pass holders re entry wouldn't be an issue. We were aggravated at the time as our son was looking forward to riding some of his favorite coasters at night. Now I'm grateful that we were not able to return as our child ( and myself) would've been terrified. It's a shame that families and other innocent people who just want to have some good clean fun have to worry about these types of situations. I fully agree that Six Flags Over Georgia needs to implement No Loitering policies, more security and possibly even curfews of some sort for minors unaccompanied by a parent.
Hm that’s strange because we were able to re enter around 6 ish. But yea def ended up being for the best
My friend, in the 1970's at Six Flags Magic Mountain at the front gates just inside the park there was a permanent police station. There were always gang fights there. It was a very unsafe park so this is not a new thing.
Cedar fair needs to pull out of this merger. If not all parks are going to take a hit for this non sense 6 flags are located by. KI has its issues but nothing like this
Absolutely unreal, I'm sorry you had to experience this at a theme park no less. They're supposed to be places that bring joy, not this.
I do hope that SFoG uses this incident to better institute protocols, however, it does seem like the incident was handled pretty responsibly it just got really really out of hand.
Thanks man and yea for sure would just like to see a couple changes man but I thought the situation was handled to the best of everyone’s ability tbh
Great suggestions. Glad you're OK.
I’m glad you all are alright!
Sucks what's been happening at my home park recently. Really glad you guys are ok!
This is wild! 😮
No one should have to go through this ordeal, let alone at six flags. Glad you are okay.
Grand opening? Grand closing!
It’s time for Six Flags Over Georgia to increase security in order to prevent that from ever happening again.
They had increased security but increased security can only do so much!! So they need to implement a chaperone policy
They had a ton of security this day
Security can't do ANYTHING outside their property anyway.
Glad you Guys are Ok ❤. This video is really good!
Thank you!
This is why there should be more and more security in parking lots cause gun shootings at theme parks Are primarily in parking lots but they are so loud that you could hear it in the park.
100%
had friends that were there, glad to see a more detailed explanation.
Man, so sorry y’all had to go through that, that fright or flight is real, I probably would’ve dipped as soon as you said you saw the teen with the gun, but I understand why y’all wanted to enjoy your day. I still try to figure why teens love to fight an amusement parks myself, as it’s literally a place to have fun, and get away from stuff like that. They usually tend to happen mid summer or around the Halloween time from what I noticed. Glad y’all are okay, and thanks for sharing your experience.
Thanks man. Really appreciate it
As a former employee of the park, I apologize for your having to experience this insanity at what once was a wonderful, safe place even on Senior Night. Glad you made it back to your car and out of that lot safely!
Really appreciate it man
The City of Atlanta doesn't have anything to with Six flags over Georgia. The park is not in the city or the county of the city . The park Is a resident of Cobb County, which is not a part of the city of Atlanta.
Yeah the park is located in metro Atlanta and called Six Flags Over Georgia….hopefully the city of Atlanta can make suggestions towards a chaperone policy.
@monti42 The Cobb County government has reached out to Sixflags over Georgia. They are currently waiting for a response from Sixflags. The city of Atlanta will probably only get involved if asked by Sixflags or Cobb County. Since it's not in the city jurisdiction.
"We decided that was a good time to head back inside"... you misspelled leave.
This is crazy and just sad!! I encountered something similar at California's Great America some years ago, a group of teens were fighting in front of the park and I saw the guy pull the gun and I took off running to the parking lot. He let off one shot.
Jesus absolutely terrifying. Like why do people think that’s ok
It's so sad America is like this. But is it any wonder when yr country allows guns as normal.
What a ridiculous comment, do you only listen to the bbc, cnn or msnbc propaganda who hate the 2nd amendment? Society has problems, guns are not the problem.
Our country does not "allow" guns, it's our Constitution that does not allow our government to take guns away from us. The purpose of that is to keep our government from becoming a tyrannical dictatorship, which most all disarmed nations become, and ours surely would be by now (and probably your country as well) if not for our right to own. Owners are not the problem, as I'd wager well more than 50% of all Six Flags guests on any typical day own a gun...but they are responsible owners who aren't stupid and reckless enough to bring it to an amusement park and start gang wars.
Furthermore, I used to work rides in this park in the early 80s. As employees, we NEVER even dreamed of a scenario having to deal with guests with guns, even when one of the attractions was a shooting gallery with guns that shot real lead balls at steel targets. This was also at a time in history when high schools had a class called Shooter Sports, and we brought shotguns to class. No, this was not in "the sticks" out away from Atlanta, it was in metro school districts. What has changed over the 4 decades since then is the mentality of a large percentage of people--people who would gladly use knives, brass knuckles, bats, pipes, or anything else they could lay hands on if they couldn't access a gun (maybe watch the football game scene in the movie The Wanders for proof). The fact that this happened at Six Flags Over Georgia is merely a detail, neither SFOG or Atlanta or Georgia as a whole are the cause. If society doesn't address this "demographic of destruction" then this will be happening everywhere, even in your back yard.
Amerika yah :/
I was there opening day and security was terrible. They didn’t even make me go through the metal detectors.
Just imagine how many guns made it into the park.
There is no way to enter the park without going through their advanced detectors. They’re not normal detectors, I forget the details, but they specifically detect weapons.
@@Some_Other_Guy_Again they told me to go around them. Same with the rest of people behind me. I thought it was weird. But then again it’s six flags
That is so crazy that you all got caught up in the mess. I am glad that you all and no other guests were hurt. I am a teacher and sadly I am not surprised as we are seeing young teenagers growing more bold and careless with the law and life. I have personally been on the end of multiple teenagers cursing me out and threatening me simply because I am asking them to follow directions. I am horrified but not surprised with this stuff happens. Those kids involved need to be prosecuted and their parents need to be held accountable. Hope y'all are doing well
Just glad to see both you and Gabby alright. (As well as Sloan and Brandon too) that’s all that counts and should matter the most.
Dillon and Kyle
Welcome to the USA...
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SFOG in the 80s was awesome. Clean, safe, staffed and visited by respectable people. SFOG now, not so much. Something changed but I can't quite put my finger on it.
whoa crazy!
Thanks for sharing!
This should definitely not happen.. I don’t think they should hav sent everyone to their car until it was safe …. Bc who knows if the gunman would hav shot someone n the parking lot …. Glad everyone of y’all was ok but definitely to many guns in the wrong hands
The internet has ruined classic rebellious teens. Its good to have a bit of rebellion, but there's just so many guns so easily available to kids, and so many social media conflicts that are meaningless but way too heated.
No surprise there. It’s in a sketchy area lol I stayed at the hotel right next door for 2 nights last October and as soon as I was pulling in during my first night I could see cops with lights flashing at the gas station right next to the hotel lol Atlanta (I know it’s technically Austell but it’s close enough) is something else.
I'm just really glad you guys are ok. I also hope everyone involved in this situation are ok. I was driving in a 2 way lane where one driver had road rage. When we got to the red light, he pulled a gun out his window at the driver who was in my lane. Luckily, that driver sped off and got away without any injuries. However, just being in a situation like that is extremely difficult to describe. That incident might have been a minute long. Time definitely stands still in these situations. It felt like a lifetime. I really hope the teens involved are able to get the help and guidance they need. Hopefully, they learn from this and not so something like this again. Again, I'm really glad you guys are safe 🙏
Can someone please explain to me why anyone under the age of 25 is able to get anywhere NEAR a gun, let alone own one. Ludicrous.
So I can’t protect myself because they are idiots? Naaa, I’ll stay strapped
You think that people under 25 owning guns is a new thing? Not really sure why you went with that age but anyways, notice how 15 year olds generations ago shot guns and never did shit like this? It’s got nothing to do with age anyways. It’s poor upbringing. Society has lost all morals and family values and this is the result. That’s the root of the problem but no one wants to address it for some reason and I can’t figure out why 🤔 I’m not even a gun owner btw. I’ve shot guns only a handful of times in my life and don’t feel the need to have one but it’s a shame that responsible gun owners are for some reason viewed as the bad guys.
@@realthrills5448Exactly. They seem to forget that things like this never happened when our grandparents/great grandparents were young. But they did have guns 😂 they act like guns are a new thing lol like I explained to him, it’s all about poor upbringing. Society has lost its morals but our politicians still try to paint responsible gun owners as the problem lol FOH
3:45 "Again?" bro what they got going on
Don't worry. Fani Willis will put these bad people in jail
Atlanta no surprise 🙄
Glad yall are safe and okay, and glad to see you’re being very mature about your perspective on the youth involved. What happened is inexcusable, and that doesn’t mean people should resort to uncalled for commentary on this.
Georgia is a scary place
Things like this shouldn't happen, it could of been a whole lot worse though. It may result in my comment being filtered, but America needs to get proper gun control. Also, do you know the video is only in 360p? might be a youtube processing issue
Hot take: Guns should be outlawed (for normal citizens
Something that isn't well known if you just watch the news is that situations like this almost always involve illegal gun use. More laws wouldn't actually prevent much.
Fun fact, the suspect involved in this shooting is 15, federal gun laws prohibit the sale, possession, or transfer of a handgun to anyone under the age of 21. Gun laws were already in place that “should” have prevented this. Hate to break it to you, criminals don’t obey laws. And taking the guns out of the hands of law abiding citizens will only make this worse
I am a now retired Bodyguard/Private Security of over 23 years and really tired of people crying about guns that have no real clue how the world works...
Gun laws did not stop the 15 year old criminal from obtaining the gun now did they? Despite all the laws preventing people like him from getting one...
Criminals, the insane and the government will always have access to firearms no matter what...oh wait that is all the same thing.
Laws only effect the law abiding citizens that actually follow the word of Law.
At least 82 million people in this country DO in fact own at least 1 firearm...you never hear anything about them now do you?
People need to stop trying to blame an inanimate tool for committing crimes and place the blame right where it belongs...fatherless hooligan teenagers with disinterested mothers raising them...a lifetime of no consequences for their actions...schools awarding children for not trying with participation trophies, giving them no reason to improve or try to get better...ghetto culture and the glorification of not getting an education and learning to speak proper English and degenerate behavior and lifestyles...and the list goes on and on...
You can take a look at some of the responses to your comment for examples of some of the thinking that prevents stricter gun control laws from being passed.
Coasters and Brews ... six flags great America in Aug 15, 2022 the same thing happen
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You spelled Atlanta wrong