The teacher who died at Six Flags Over Georgia was 'the coolest dude'

A local news story from New York, reported by WGRZ Buffalo.

Local News · New York · October 14, 2026

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Hassan Kariem, a beloved Atlanta, Georgia, teacher and robotics coach, is mourned by students and colleagues after his tragic death at Six Flags.

Reported by WGRZ Buffalo, October 14, 2026. Read the full story at WGRZ Buffalo →

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