Former College Basketball Coach Found Dead in Atlanta Homicide Investigation Underway

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Sammy Jackson, a 60-year-old former college basketball coach, was found dead in a wooded area in northwest Atlanta on Wednesday, prompting an investigation by Atlanta police as a homicide. Jackson, who previously coached at Fort Valley State and Savannah State, had apparent gunshot wounds and was reported missing earlier in the week after family members notified the Peach County sheriff's office. A person of interest linked to Jackson's last rideshare order has been identified and is currently in custody on unrelated charges, while tributes from friends and family highlight his positive impact on the community.