POWDER SPRINGS, Ga. — The Powder Springs Police Department made an arrest after a man was caught on camera throwing a drink at a Dairy Queen employee in Cobb County.
Gregory Jackson was charged with two misdemeanors, simple battery and disorderly conduct.
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The incident occurred at the Dairy Queen restaurant located on Austell Powder Springs Road. Video shared by the restaurant shows a man police identified as Jackson throwing a drink and a cup at a manager before speeding away.
Dairy Queen officials stated the company worked closely with law enforcement to assist in the identification of the suspect.
The Powder Springs Police Department noted that detectives began investigating the case immediately after the incident was reported.
Police issued a public statement addressing the nature of the confrontation and providing guidance on how customers should handle disputes.
The department acknowledged that customers may feel frustrated or have issues with their orders, but emphasized that physical violence is never an acceptable response.
“It’s okay to be frustrated,” the Powder Springs Police Department stated. “It’s okay to ask for a manager. It’s okay to request your order be fixed. It’s never okay to assault someone who is simply doing their job.”
Dairy Queen responded to the arrest by commenting on the Powder Springs Police Department’s social media post:
“We are incredibly grateful for the quick response, professionalism, and hard work of the officers who helped identify and locate the individual who assaulted one of our managers. We always take the safety of our staff seriously and your department has always been there to assist when we most need you!!”
Jackson remained in the Cobb County jail as of Friday morning on a $2,420 bond.
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