Six Flags Over Georgia Facts for Kids

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Six Flags Over Georgia
Attractions
Logo used since 2025
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.
Park president	Richard Pretlow

Operated by	Six Flags
Slogan	The Thrill Capital of the South
Operating season	March through November
Area	290 acres (120 ha)
Total	43
Roller coasters	12
Water rides	3

Six Flags Over Georgia is a huge 290-acre (1.2 km²) amusement park in Mableton, Georgia, near Austell in the United States. It opened on June 16, 1967. It was the second park built in the famous Six Flags chain. The very first one was Six Flags Over Texas, which opened in 1961. Businessman Angus G. Wynne started both parks. Today, the park features fun characters from Warner Bros. Entertainment, including Looney Tunes and superhero heroes from DC Comics.

History of Six Flags Over Georgia
Famous Roller Coasters and Thrills
Nature and Environment
Images for kids
See also

History of Six Flags Over Georgia

Planning and Building the Park

The Georgia Cyclone, opened in 1990.

In the 1960s, Angus Wynne wanted to build a great amusement park in the Southeastern United States. He purchased land right along the Chattahoochee River. Long ago, Native American Muscogee farming communities lived on these lands. Later, the area became a working dairy farm before turning into an entertainment destination.

Wynne hired Hollywood designers Randall Duell and Hans Peters to plan the grounds. The original design was inspired by the history of Georgia. Six different flags had flown over the region, including Spain, France, Great Britain, and the United States. This creative theme gave the park its famous name.

Opening Years in the 1960s

When the gates opened in 1967, visitors enjoyed many new rides. Guests could splash on the Log Jamboree log flume or cruise on Jean Ribaut's Adventure, which resembled the Disney Jungle Cruise. Families rode the Six Flags Railroad and steered antique Hanson Cars. A scenic cable car called the Astro Lift carried passengers high over the crowds.

The park also built its first roller coaster, the Dahlonega Mine Train. Guests enjoyed puppet shows created by Sid and Marty Krofft. In 1968, a Western-style section named Lickskillet opened with craft shops and a spinning Rotor flat ride called the Spindle Top. Soon after, the park added the Mini Mine Train coaster and an observation tower called the Sky Hook.

Growing in the 1970s and Beyond

A band performance in the park, 2025

During the 1970s, popular characters from television shows like H. R. Pufnstuf and Lidsville greeted children. In 1972, the park added the historic Riverview Carousel, which was moved from Chicago's defunct Riverview Park. In 1973, coaster designer John C. Allen and the Philadelphia Toboggan Company built The Great American Scream Machine. At the time, it was the tallest and fastest wooden coaster in the world.

More thrilling rides arrived later, including the looping coaster Mind Bender, designed by Anton Schwarzkopf. In the 1990s, the park joined the Time Warner Entertainment family, which introduced Batman and superhero adventures. Later, management transferred to Premier Parks of Oklahoma City. A giant water park named Hurricane Harbor opened in 2014, and the winter festival Holiday in the Park brought festive lights. Modern additions have included interactive dark rides and fresh roller coasters.

Famous Roller Coasters and Thrills

Giant Roller Coasters

Six Flags Over Georgia is famous for its collection of fast coasters. Several of them have earned top honors in the annual Golden Ticket Awards from Amusement Today.

Ride name	Year opened	Manufacturer	Current location	Description
Batman: The Ride	1997	Bolliger & Mabillard	Gotham City	A steel inverted coaster where riders hang beneath the track.
Blue Hawk	1992	Vekoma	Lickskillet	A looping roller coaster originally from Wildwood, New Jersey, formerly known as the Ninja.
Dahlonega Mine Train	1967	Arrow Dynamics	Peachtree Square	A classic mine train coaster with steel tubular rails.
Dare Devil Dive	2011	Gerstlauer	U.S.A.	A Euro-Fighter coaster with a vertical lift and three flips.
Georgia Gold Rusher	2025	Intamin	Lickskillet	An innovative Ultra Surf model coaster built along the water.
Georgia Scorcher	1999	Bolliger & Mabillard	Georgia	A fast stand-up roller coaster where guests stand while riding.
Goliath	2006	Bolliger & Mabillard	U.S.A.	A giant hypercoaster reaching towering heights and fast speeds.
Great American Scream Machine	1973	John C. Allen / Philadelphia Toboggan Company	Lickskillet	A wooden coaster that opened at 105 feet (32 m) tall with speeds of 57 miles per hour (92 km/h).
The Riddler Mindbender	1978	Anton Schwarzkopf	Gotham City	A looping steel coaster with multiple inversions and an inclined helix.
Superman: Ultimate Flight	2002	Bolliger & Mabillard	Metropolis Park	A flying coaster where riders soar face-down like superheroes.
The Joker Funhouse Coaster	2004	Chance-Morgan	DC Super Friends	A friendly family coaster, formerly named Wile E. Coyote Canyon Blaster.
Twisted Cyclone	2018	Rocky Mountain Construction	Coastal	A steel hybrid coaster built using parts of the old wooden Georgia Cyclone frame.

Historic Riverview Carousel

The Riverview Carousel is an antique treasure. Built in 1908 by the Philadelphia Toboggan Company, it is a five-abreast carousel featuring beautifully carved wooden horses. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places for its cultural importance.

Thrill and Family Rides

Beyond the coasters, guests can ride the stand-up drop tower named Acrophobia, or spin high on the 242-foot SkyScreamer swing tower built by Funtime. Families also enjoy classic attractions like the Six Flags Railroad, which travels along a narrow gauge track. Another favorite is Monster Mansion, an indoor dark ride with friendly animatronic creatures that originally opened as the Tales of the Okefenokee, inspired by the Okefenokee Swamp. Interactive adventures include Justice League: Battle for Metropolis, created with Sally Corporation and Oceaneering International.

Nature and Environment

The park borders the scenic Chattahoochee River. Because parts of the park grounds lie inside a natural flood plain, heavy rains have occasionally affected the property. In September 2009, big storms led to the 2009 Georgia floods, causing river waters to rise temporarily across the lower pathways. Park workers cleaned the area, allowing the park to welcome back visitors safely.