Six Flags Over Georgia is set to reopen to the public on Friday, continuing its scheduled operations despite a fatal incident earlier in the week. The Goliath roller coaster, the site of a deadly fall, will remain temporarily closed as investigations proceed.

The Atlanta-area amusement park made the decision to resume operations after a man, identified as Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem, 42, of Atlanta, died on Monday. The incident occurred when Ibn Kariem was ejected from the Goliath ride.

According to the Cobb County Police Department, preliminary findings suggest Ibn Kariem was ejected from the ride and struck other patrons before falling. He was found on a park building with fatal injuries. Several other individuals sustained injuries in the incident.

Ibn Kariem was at the park with family to celebrate his niece's birthday and was seated next to her when the ejection occurred. He was an IT manager, technology teacher, and robotics coach at Wesley International Academy, where he had worked for over 12 years, according to the Atlanta Public Schools district.

Both the Cobb County Police Department and the state's Office of the Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire, which oversees amusement ride safety in Georgia, are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the fatality. Garrison Bennett, the agency's press secretary, stated their investigative team is conducting a comprehensive review to determine the cause and ensure policy compliance.

A Six Flags spokesperson expressed deep sadness over the incident and confirmed the park team and local authorities responded immediately. The park is cooperating fully with the ongoing investigation and is providing support to those affected by the event.

The Goliath roller coaster is described on the park's website as reaching heights of 200 feet and speeds up to 70 mph. The park has not provided an anticipated reopening date for the ride.

As the investigation continues, Six Flags Over Georgia will operate on its usual weekend schedule, with the Goliath ride remaining inaccessible to guests.