Two teen organizers arrested in Battery takeover investigation, police say

Police arrest organizers of The Battery ‘teen takeover’

Following the "teen takeover" at The Battery in Cobb County where over 100 teens caused chaos, police have arrested two 17-year-olds, Tyshawn Jemison and Keyshawn Lee, as the alleged organizers.

COBB COUNTY, Ga. - Cobb County police have arrested two additional suspects in connection with an illegal "teen takeover" at The Battery, as officials work to prevent another large gathering rumored for this weekend.

What we know:

Police said the two suspects, Tyshawn Jemison and Keyshawn Lee, both 17-year-old males identified as the organizers of the Feb. 21 event, were arrested Wednesday and charged with riot. Both were charged as adults and booked into the Cobb County Adult Detention Center before being released. Investigators say the case remains active and additional charges are possible.

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Tyshawn Jemison and Keyshaun Lee (Cobb County Sheriff's Office)

The new arrests come after 17 teenagers and adults were previously charged following last weekend’s gathering, where more than 100 teens converged on The Battery. Authorities said the event disrupted businesses, strained public safety resources and led to multiple arrests involving weapons, theft and obstruction.

In response to ongoing concerns, Cobb County police say they are increasing patrols and monitoring social media for signs of another planned takeover. Cumberland Mall has also announced a temporary curfew, requiring all visitors under 18 to be accompanied by a parent or guardian after 3 p.m. Saturday.

Cobb County Commissioner Erick Allen said law enforcement agencies coordinated quickly during the previous incident to restore order and emphasized the importance of parental involvement.

A large group of teens gathered at The Battery Atlanta on February 21, 2026 resulting in several arrests and charges. (FOX 5 News)

"We hope that this weekend parents will have conversations with their kids and that they are orderly and respectful," Allen said. "If they’re not, there will be consequences."

What they're saying:

A woman who said her name was Big Paris and is Keyshaun Lee's mother told FOX 5 her son was not behind the teen takeover at The Battery. "My son never organized anything, he was paid to repost a flyer that's it. He never went to the takeover. They done take my baby to jail because he reposted," she said.

A Statement from The Battery Atlanta, Cumberland Mall and The Cobb Convention Center – Atlanta:

We want to be very clear: we will not tolerate "teen takeovers" or any other unauthorized gathering which promotes or incites violence, vandalism, or public disorder.

While we fully support young people having spaces to gather and connect with one another, there is a clear difference between social gatherings and organized disruptive behavior that blatantly threatens the safety and well-being of our guests, residents, businesses, and community members. When those organizers, regardless of age, promote and encourage an environment which crosses that line, we guarantee there will be consequences.

We all have a responsibility as members of the Cobb business community to ensure our spaces remain safe and welcoming for everyone. To make sure those areas remain accessible, we have worked closely with law enforcement, community leaders, parents, and schools to prevent these incidents and we intend to fully hold individuals accountable when laws and private property rights are violated.

Rest assured, we will continue to take firm, proactive steps until this destructive and disruptive behavior ends.

Finally, an important reminder from our public safety partners – if you see something, say something!

Contact your local law enforcement agency with any information.