Six Flags Over Georgia facts for kids
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The park's main entrance
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| Location | Austell, Georgia, Georgia (U.S. state), United States |
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| Coordinates | 33°46′04″N 84°33′02″W / 33.76787°N 84.55065°W |
| Status | Operating |
| Opened | June 16, 1967 |
| Owner | Six Flags Over Georgia, Ltd. |
| Operated by | Six Flags |
| General manager | Dale Kaetzel |
| Operating season | March through January |
| Area | 290 acres (120 ha) |
| Attractions | |
| Total | 44 |
| Roller coasters | 11 |
| Water rides | 3 |
| Website | www.sixflags.com /overgeorgia |
Six Flags Over Georgia is a huge 290-acre (120 ha) theme park located near Atlanta in Cobb County, Georgia, United States. This exciting park brings to life characters and stories from Warner Bros., like Looney Tunes and DC Comics superheroes. It first opened in 1967 and was the second of three theme parks built by Six Flags.
The park has 11 thrilling roller coasters, including popular ones like Mind Bender and Goliath. These rides are often praised by Amusement Today magazine. Besides coasters, you can find over 30 other rides, shows, and attractions. In 2014, a 7-acre (2.8 ha) water park called Hurricane Harbor was added. It's included with your admission ticket!
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Discovering Six Flags Over Georgia's History
After his first park in Arlington, Texas became a big hit, Six Flags founder Angus Wynne looked for a spot for a second park. He chose a piece of land by the Chattahoochee River, just west of Atlanta. Design work for the park began in 1964. When Six Flags Over Georgia opened in 1967, Six Flags became the first company to operate more than one theme park in the United States.
The Six Flags Theme
Just like the original park in Texas, Six Flags Over Georgia was first designed around six different flags. These flags have flown over the land that is now Georgia throughout history. The six flags at the Georgia park represented Spain, France, the United Kingdom, the Confederacy, and the United States. Over time, many of these historical themes changed to feature popular cartoon and superhero characters instead.
Park Ownership and Changes
Six Flags Over Georgia is not fully owned by the Six Flags Entertainment Corp.. It's actually owned by a group of investors called Six Flags Over Georgia Ltd. The Six Flags company manages the park for them.
In 2010, Six Flags started changing some of the licensed themes on rides. For example, the "Thomas the Tank Engine" area was updated and renamed to Whistlestop Park for the 2011 season.
New Adventures and Fun Additions
On August 29, 2013, Six Flags announced an exciting new addition: a Hurricane Harbor water park. This water park opened right next to the theme park for the 2014 season. In April 2014, the park also shared news that its season would be longer, lasting from October to January. This change was to include a new Christmas event called Holiday in the Park.
In 2015, Six Flags Over Georgia added two new rides to its Gotham City area. "The Joker: Chaos Coaster" is a tall, thrilling ride that swings you high in the air. "Harley Quinn Spinsanity" is a classic family ride that spins you around. These new rides were part of a bigger update to Gotham City, which also included a new spot to meet characters and improvements to the Gotham City Eatery restaurant.
In 2016, two new kids' areas opened: "Bugs Bunny Boomtown" and "DC Super Friends." These were the first of their kind in the Six Flags family of parks. On June 16, 2016, it was announced that the Dodge City Bumper Cars would be removed to make space for a new ride in 2017. On September 1, 2016, the park revealed that a new interactive dark ride, Justice League: Battle For Metropolis, would take its place.
Images for kids
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The Georgia Cyclone, which opened in 1990.
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Acrophobia, a thrilling drop tower ride.
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The Great Gasp, a classic parachute drop ride.
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Splashwater Falls, a fun water ride.
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The Skycoaster, where you can experience flying.
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