Cobb County Police officers responded to reports of a fight in progress at the Waffle House on Sandy Plains Road.
According to witnesses, a group of teenagers had been asked to leave the restaurant several times but refused. The situation escalated when the teens began arguing with staff, knocking plates from the counter, and jumping over the service area into the kitchen.
One victim was placed in a headlock and struck multiple times in the head. Several patrons attempted to intervene.
A video of the altercation, which has circulated on social media, alleges the group had attended Sprayberry High School’s homecoming game. However, this incident occurred early Sunday morning, September 7th , while the game took place Friday night, September 5th.
At this time, no direct connection that these suspects are current, or former Sprayberry High School students has been confirmed.
The investigation remains active. Detectives are working to identify all individuals involved. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Cobb County Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Unit at (770) 499-4184.
B.T. Clark
B.T. Clark is an award-winning journalist and the Publisher of The Georgia Sun. He has 25 years of experience in journalism and served as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta for 15 years and Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc. for 8 years. His work has appeared in several newspapers throughout the state including Neighbor Newspapers, The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal. He is a Georgia native and a fifth-generation Georgian.
