Friday, October 16, 2026 Edition: Raleigh 70° Cloudy WATCH LIVE Sign in Subscribe
Genius Eye News
See the move first
Advertise in every cityLeaderboard and city takeovers. Book online in minutes.
MARKETS + HEADLINES
DOW (DIA) $521.18 +1.08%S&P 500 (SPY) $771.79 +0.28%NASDAQ 26,713 +0.08%10Y 5.10% -9 bpBITCOIN $82,226 -0.01%NASDAQ 100 (QQQ) $728.00 -0.13%30Y MORTGAGE 7.40% +0.00■ Oaxacan festival postponed again in San Diego due to immigration crackdown■ San Diego Wave FC proposes new stadium at Del Mar Fairgrounds■ Sharks win 3-2 in shootout against Predators with Celebrini's goal■ Hauser & Wirth gallery opens in Palo Alto with Calder and O'Keeffe exhibit■ Netflix to release documentary on alleged $1.3M 49ers scam involving California victims■ Dodgers swept by Brewers, ending chance for three-peat■ Rep. Andy Harris threatens arrest of journalist during Maryland debate■ Remains found in Sanford identified as missing Wisconsin man from 1997DOW (DIA) $521.18 +1.08%S&P 500 (SPY) $771.79 +0.28%NASDAQ 26,713 +0.08%10Y 5.10% -9 bpBITCOIN $82,226 -0.01%NASDAQ 100 (QQQ) $728.00 -0.13%30Y MORTGAGE 7.40% +0.00■ Oaxacan festival postponed again in San Diego due to immigration crackdown■ San Diego Wave FC proposes new stadium at Del Mar Fairgrounds■ Sharks win 3-2 in shootout against Predators with Celebrini's goal■ Hauser & Wirth gallery opens in Palo Alto with Calder and O'Keeffe exhibit■ Netflix to release documentary on alleged $1.3M 49ers scam involving California victims■ Dodgers swept by Brewers, ending chance for three-peat■ Rep. Andy Harris threatens arrest of journalist during Maryland debate■ Remains found in Sanford identified as missing Wisconsin man from 1997
Atlanta

Family warns against fake fundraisers after man killed at Six Flags

Family of a man who died on a roller coaster urges caution with online fundraisers.

Oct 16, 2026, 12:29 AM By the Genius Eye newsroom (City Reporter) · Fact-checkedHow we report
Photo: Familydestinationsguide.com Images / CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Family members of a man who died while riding the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia are cautioning the public about fraudulent online fundraising efforts. They emphasize that these accounts are not legitimate and should be avoided.

According to a report, a 13-year-old girl was seated next to the man during the ride when he fell. His family has expressed their grief and concern over the situation.

Sources
  1. FOX 5 Atlanta: Family of man killed on Six Flags Goliath warns against fake fundraisers
  2. WSB-TV: ‘Mind holding my glasses’: Family of man killed at Six Flags says he was excited to ride Goliath
We read public reporting and official data, confirm what we can, and write our own story. See something wrong? Request a correction.

Comments

No comments yet.

Sign in to comment