Six Flags Over Georgia facts for kids

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Six Flags Over Georgia

The park's main entrance
Location	Mableton, Georgia, U.S.
Coordinates	33°46′04″N 84°33′02″W / 33.76787°N 84.55065°W / 33.76787; -84.55065
Status	Operating
Opened	June 16, 1967
Owner	Six Flags Over Georgia, Ltd.
Operated by	Six Flags
General manager	Kristin Ardizoni
Slogan	The Thrill Capital of the South
Operating season	March through November
Area	290 acres (120 ha)
Attractions
Total	43
Roller coasters	12
Water rides	3

Six Flags Over Georgia is a huge amusement park covering 290-acre (1.2 km²) in Mableton, Georgia, United States. It first opened its doors on June 16, 1967. This park was the second one in the famous Six Flags family, following the original Six Flags Over Texas, which opened in 1961.

Six Flags Over Georgia was created by Angus G. Wynne. Like other Six Flags parks, it features fun themes from Warner Bros. Entertainment, including popular characters from Looney Tunes and DC Comics. It's known as "The Thrill Capital of the South" for its exciting rides and attractions.

Park History and Development

How Six Flags Over Georgia Started

The Georgia Cyclone, a wooden roller coaster that opened in 1990.

After his first park, Six Flags Over Texas, became a big hit, Angus Wynne looked for a spot to build a second park. He chose a large area near the Chattahoochee River outside Atlanta. The park was designed by Hollywood art directors Randall Duell and Hans Peters.

The park's name and themes were inspired by six different flags that have flown over the state of Georgia throughout history. These flags included Spain, France, Great Britain, the Confederate States of America, the U.S., and the state flag of Georgia. When it opened in 1967, Six Flags Over Georgia made Six Flags the first company to operate theme parks in different locations across the United States.

Early Years: The 1960s and 1970s

Six Flags Over Georgia welcomed its first guests on June 16, 1967. Some of the original rides included the Log Jamboree log flume, the Six Flags Railroad, and the park's first roller coaster, the Dahlonega Mine Train. There were also fun shows, like a dolphin show and puppet shows.

The park quickly grew, adding new areas and rides. In 1968, the Lickskillet section opened with new attractions like the Spindle Top and the Sky Buckets. In 1969, the park added the Sky Hook observation tower and the Mini Mine Train, its second roller coaster.

The 1970s brought more excitement. In 1972, the beautiful Riverview Carousel was added. This historic carousel came from a famous park in Chicago. In 1973, the park introduced The Great American Scream Machine, a huge wooden roller coaster that was the largest in the world at the time. This ride was the main attraction of the new Cotton States Exposition area.

Recent Changes and New Additions

In 2010, Six Flags started updating its themes. For example, the Thomas Town area became Whistlestop Park in 2011. The park is owned by a group of partners and managed by the Six Flags company. In December 2024, Six Flags announced plans to fully own the park and White Water by early 2027.

On August 29, 2013, Six Flags announced a new Hurricane Harbor water park would open next door for the 2014 season. The park also started a new Christmas event called Holiday in the Park, extending its season from October to January.

In 2015, the Gotham City section got two new rides: The Joker: Chaos Coaster and Harley Quinn Spinsanity. In 2016, two new kids' areas, Bugs Bunny Boomtown and DC Super Friends, were added. In 2017, the interactive dark ride Justice League: Battle For Metropolis replaced the Dodge City Bumper Cars. In 2018, the Twisted Cyclone hybrid coaster opened, using parts of the old Georgia Cyclone. In 2019, Pandemonium, a giant swing ride, was added. In 2020, Gotham City welcomed Poison Ivy: Toxic Spin and Catwoman Whip. The park continued to add new thrills, with the Georgia Gold Rusher opening in 2025.

Exciting Rides and Attractions

Six Flags Over Georgia is famous for its amazing collection of roller coasters. Rides like Goliath and The Riddler Mindbender are often ranked among the best steel roller coasters. In 2025, the park added Georgia Gold Rusher, the world's first "Ultra Surf" roller coaster.

Besides roller coasters, the park has many other fun rides. Two notable attractions are Acrophobia, a unique "floorless" freefall tower ride, and the historic Riverview Carousel.

Riverview Carousel: A Historic Ride

The Riverview Carousel is a very special ride. It's one of only three carousels left that have five rows of animals. This beautiful carousel opened at the park in 1972. It was built in 1908 and moved from Riverview Park in Chicago. It's so important that it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1995.

Roller Coasters: Thrills and Speed

Ride name	Picture	Year opened	Manufacturer	Current location	Description
Batman: The Ride		1997	Bolliger & Mabillard	Gotham City	A steel inverted roller coaster where your feet dangle.
Blue Hawk		1992	Vekoma	Lickskillet	A looping roller coaster that was refurbished and renamed in 2016.
Dahlonega Mine Train		1967	Arrow Dynamics	Peachtree Square	The park's first roller coaster, designed to look like an old mine train.
Dare Devil Dive		2011	Gerstlauer	U.S.A.	A thrilling Euro-Fighter coaster with a vertical lift and three inversions.
Georgia Gold Rusher		2025	Intamin	Lickskillet	The world's first "Ultra Surf" roller coaster model.
Georgia Scorcher		1999	Bolliger & Mabillard	Georgia	A stand-up roller coaster where you ride standing up.
Goliath		2006	Bolliger & Mabillard	U.S.A.	A massive hypercoaster with big drops and high speeds.
Great American Scream Machine		1973	John C. Allen / Philadelphia Toboggan Company	Lickskillet	A classic wooden roller coaster that was once the tallest and fastest in the world.
The Riddler Mindbender		1978	Anton Schwarzkopf	Gotham City	A steel looping coaster, remodeled in 1997 to fit the Riddler theme.
Superman: Ultimate Flight		2002	Bolliger & Mabillard	Metropolis Park	A steel flying coaster where you feel like you're flying through the air.
The Joker Funhouse Coaster		2004	Chance-Morgan	DC Super Friends	A family-friendly roller coaster, re-themed in 2016.
Twisted Cyclone		2018	Rocky Mountain Construction	Coastal	A steel hybrid coaster built on the structure of the old Georgia Cyclone.

Thrill Rides: For the Brave

Family Rides: Fun for Everyone

Water Rides: Cool Off and Splash Around

Children's Rides and Attractions: Fun for Little Ones

Past Rides and Attractions

Over the years, many rides have come and gone at Six Flags Over Georgia. Here are some of the notable ones:

• Astro Lift (1967–1981): A sky ride that took guests between different sections of the park.
• Déjà Vu (2001–2007): A unique roller coaster that sent riders forwards and backwards through loops.
• Freefall (1983–2006): A tall drop tower that plunged riders down.
• Great Gasp (1976–2004): A parachute drop ride that offered great views.
• Jean Ribault's Adventure (1967–1981): A boat ride similar to Disney's Jungle Cruise.
• The Joker: Chaos Coaster (2015–2022): A large looping ride.
• Sky Buckets (1968–2020): Another sky ride that offered scenic views.
• Splashwater Falls (1986–2018): A "shoot-the-chutes" water ride with a big splash.
• Tales of the Okefenokee (1967–1980): An early dark ride based on local stories.
• Wheelie (1977–2012): A spinning "Enterprise" ride.
• Kid Flash Cosmic Coaster (2023-2024): Georgia's first single-rail racing roller coaster.

Park Safety and Operations

Like all large amusement parks, Six Flags Over Georgia has safety rules and procedures. The park is located near the Chattahoochee River, which has caused some flooding in the past, such as in September 2009. However, the park quickly cleaned up and reopened.

In early 2024, there was an incident involving a large crowd. Park security and local police worked together to manage the situation and ensure everyone's safety.

Images for kids

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  Acrophobia

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  Great Gasp entrance

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  Splashwater Falls

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  Skycoaster

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  Gotham City Crime Wave

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  A band performance in the park.

See also

• Amusement Parks
• Roller coasters
• Six Flags Parks