Police arrest organizers Tyshawn Jemison and Keyshaun Lee of The Battery ‘teen takeover’

COBB COUNTY, Ga. — Cobb County police have arrested two more suspects in connection with an alleged “teen takeover” at The Battery Atlanta, as authorities work to prevent another large gathering rumored for this weekend.

Investigators say Tyshawn Jemison and Keyshawn Lee, both 17, were taken into custody Wednesday. Police identified the teens as organizers of the Feb. 21 event and charged them with riot. Both were charged as adults and booked into the Cobb County Adult Detention Center before being released.

Authorities said the investigation remains ongoing and additional charges could be filed.

The latest arrests follow charges against 17 teenagers and adults connected to last weekend’s incident, when more than 100 teens gathered at The Battery Atlanta. Officials said the crowd disrupted businesses, stretched public safety resources and led to arrests involving weapons, theft and obstruction.

Heightened security measures

With concerns about another possible gathering, Cobb County police say they are increasing patrols in the area and monitoring social media for signs of additional planned events.

Cumberland Mall has announced a temporary curfew requiring anyone under 18 to be accompanied by a parent or guardian after 3 p.m. Saturday.

Cobb County Commissioner Erick Allen said law enforcement agencies responded quickly during the previous incident and stressed the importance of parental involvement.

“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.”

Family response

A woman who identified herself as Big Paris and said she is Keyshawn Lee’s mother told FOX 5 her son did not organize the gathering.

“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.

Official statement

In a joint statement, representatives for The Battery Atlanta, Cumberland Mall and Cobb Galleria Centre said they will not tolerate “teen takeovers” or any unauthorized gatherings that promote violence, vandalism or disorder.

The statement emphasized that while young people are welcome to gather socially, organized disruptive behavior that threatens the safety of guests, residents and businesses will lead to consequences.

The businesses said they are working closely with law enforcement, community leaders, parents and schools to prevent future incidents and will continue taking proactive steps to ensure safety.

Officials also urged the public to report suspicious activity to local law enforcement, reminding residents: “If you see something, say something.”