Authorities in Atlanta have arrested a man who allegedly planned to carry out a mass shooting at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport. The individual, identified as a Georgia resident, was apprehended after family members alerted police about his intentions. A rifle, identified as an AR-15, was recovered from his truck parked outside the airport. Officials confirmed that a potential tragedy was averted and praised the family for their timely intervention. The man had made threatening statements about shooting up the airport, leading to a swift police response that prevented a major incident.