Man facing charges after Uber driver, former college basketball coach found dead in Atlanta following his disappearance
Sammy Jackson, a former coach and Uber driver, disappeared in Warner Robins. Days later, police found his body in Atlanta, sparking a multi-city homicide probe.
Former Savannah State Basketball Coach Found Dead
Former Savannah State head men’s basketball coach Sammy Jackson was found dead in Atlanta, Georgia on January 29, 2025. Jackson, who had been missing since, January 27, was head coach of the Tigers for the 1999-2000 season.
Man who hailed Uber from slain ex-Alabama coach is person of interest in homicide: Atlanta police
Sammy Jackson, who was an assistant basketball coach at the University of Alabama and Alabama A&M University, was found shot to death in Atlanta.
Suspect charged in former HBCU basketball coach’s killing
A man first labeled a person of interest in the fatal shooting of a former college basketball coach in Atlanta last week has been charged as the suspected killer, officials said.
Person of interest in custody after Uber driver found shot to death in Atlanta following disappearance in central Georgia
Sammy Jackson, a former coach and Uber driver, disappeared in Warner Robins. Days later, police found his body in Atlanta, sparking a multi-city homicide probe.
Former Ga. college basketball coach shot dead in Atlanta
Atlanta police are treating the death of a former head basketball coach at two Georgia universities as a homicide after his body was found.
Police treating death of former basketball coach Sammy Jackson as homicide
Atlanta police are treating the death of former college basketball coach Sammy Jackson as a homicide after his body was found ...
HBCU Basketball Community Devastated By Coach Sammy Jackson's Homicide
The former Fort Valley State head basketball coach's death was confirmed after his disappearance was reported.
Person-of-interest upgraded to murder suspect in death of Headland coach
ATLANTA, Ga. (WTVY) - The last known person to book an Uber ride with longtime basketball coach and Headland native Sammy ...
Friend remembers former FVSU basketball coach Sammy Jackson, found dead with gunshot wounds in Atlanta
Kareem Kenney says Sammy Jackson was a special person who affected everyone in his circle. Jackson was found dead near a ...
Univ. of Montevallo mourning loss of former basketball standout Sammy Jackson
MONTEVALLO, Ala. ( WBRC) - The University of Montevallo is mourning the loss of former basketball standout Sammy Jackson.
Funeral arrangements set for former Headland coach
Funeral arrangements have been set following the death of former Headland coach Sammy Jackson. Visitation for 59-year-old ...