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Monster Mansion is now open to the public! Be sure to stop by the park and take a spin on this amazing ride as soon as you can!
SFOG.net was privileged to have been invited to the Monster Mansion media day preview.
Click here to view our trip report of the day, located on the forums.
Photos of the ride, the Monstore, and Media Day events can be found in our photo gallery.
Click here to view the photos!
[ Posted by Jackie ]
Only one more day until the new Monster Mansion opens to the public on Saturday! Media Day coverage of the ride will be available on the site later on today. In the meantime, check out this great article on the ride --
Jim Hill Media (thanks to forum member
that L do pig for the link).
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Want to name a monster at SFOG's brand new Monster Mansion? Here's your chance! This press release is straight from the park!
SIX FLAGS OVER GEORGIA
ANNOUNCES NAME A MONSTER CONTEST
Monster Mansion’s newest character to be named by the publicAUSTELL, Ga. – (April 9, 2009) – The monsters are getting some new friends at the mansion this May, and one of them needs a name. Six Flags Over Georgia today launched the Name a Monster Contest, inviting the public to pick a name for Monster Mansion’s new animatronic photographer.
The monster photographer was born in a marsh near Macon in 1949 and moved to Atlanta in 1967, where he got his first job as a member of the opening day crew at Six Flags Over Georgia. He was instrumental in the founding of Monster Plantation when it opened its doors to monsters all around the South. Throughout the decades, he has captured many of Six Flags’ crowning moments as the park’s official Head of Photography.
Entries will be accepted through April 24. Participants may pick up an entry form at any of the park’s retail locations or may submit an email that includes the reason the name was chosen and their contact information to sfogmonstercontest@gmail.com. Once the entry period closes, Six Flags Over Georgia will post five names for public voting online at sixflags.com from May 1 – 12.
The individual whose Monster name receives the most votes will be awarded four 2009 Season Passes and a Monster plush.“This contest is a fun way for the public to get involved as we prepare to open this wonderful attraction,†said Park President Melinda Ashcraft. “Monster Mansion will have some amazing new characters and more 4D effects than any ride in the world. I’m excited to learn the name of our new little monster.â€
Formerly Monster Plantation, the newly renovated Monster Mansion will open May 16 with eight new characters, a full slate of 4D effects and a major makeover to the existing 97 characters.
Six Flags Over Georgia is currently open weekends and will begin daily operation May 22. Season Passes are still available at the lowest price of the year – $49.99, which is only $10 more than the main gate admission price.
For more information on Monster Mansion and other rides, specials events and pricing, visit www.sixflags.com/overgeorgia.
[ Posted by Jackie ]
A lot of thrill-seeking park goers headed out to Six Flags Over Georgia today.. so many, in fact, that they jam-packed I-20, causing backups and delays for hours.
Check out WSBTV's picture story on this event:
http://www.wsbtv.com/slideshow/news/19139911/detail.html (Thanks to forum member random03 for the link!)
[ Posted by Jackie ]
Six Flags Over Georgia will
not be opening tomorrow, Saturday the 28th of February. The park will be closed due to inclement weather. There is currently no news on whether or not the park will be able to open Sunday.
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SIX FLAGS OVER GEORGIA
HOLDS SECOND ANNUAL WALK
TO BENEFIT CHILDREN
‘A Walk in the Park: Celebration of Courage’
now accepting online walker registrationsAUSTELL, Ga. (Jan. 29, 2009) Can you imagine contracting a form of cancer so rare that only 17 people are diagnosed with it each year in the United States? What if you were only 10 years old when diagnosed with this disease? That’s exactly what happened to Kristen O’Brien, now 12, from Marietta, Ga. The good news is that Kristen is completing her treatment for B-precursor lymphoblast lymphoma in June 2009, and she looks forward to living a cancer-free life thereafter.
Six Flags Friends, the philanthropic arm of Six Flags, Inc., is proud to honor kids like Kristen with the second annual “Walk in the Park: Celebration of Courage,” which will take place inside Six Flags Over Georgia’s gates at 8:00 a.m. Sunday, April 26, 2009. Kristen will serve as the park’s ambassador for the 3K, family-friendly walk that is a joint effort by Six Flags Friends and Cure Kids Cancer.
"I'm so grateful to my family, friends and the hospital doctors and nurses that have been there for me,” said Kristen. “I don't know where I'd be without them, and I’m excited to be the ambassador for the Walk in the Park, so we can help other kids like me.”
Those interested in the event may visit www.walkintheparks.org for more information and to register to walk as an individual or team. The $15 walker registration fee includes breakfast the morning of the event, a gift bag, a t-shirt and the ability to purchase discounted admission to enjoy Six Flags rides and activities following the walk. All proceeds raised from the local walk will benefit Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta for research and programming for children with cancer and blood disorders.
The “Walk in the Park: Celebration of Courage” will feature a live band, a host of Looney Tunes characters for photo opportunities and a special medal ceremony honoring survivors.
Six Flags Friends and Cure Kids Cancer are coordinating walks at 12 Six Flags parks across the country.
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SIX FLAGS ATLANTA PROPERTIES
ANNOUNCES 2009 JOB FAIR
Parks to fill 2,400 seasonal positions for
Six Flags Over Georgia and Six Flags White WaterAUSTELL, Ga., (January 14, 2009) – Goliath. The Cartoon Candy Kitchen. The Monster Mansion. These eclectic locations are just a few of the exciting areas in search of enthusiastic individuals for the 2009 season at Six Flags Atlanta Properties. In fact, Six Flags Over Georgia and Six Flags White Water plan to hire more than 2,400 seasonal staffers to help run two of the largest amusement parks in the Southeast. The job fair that kicks off the hiring season will be held at the Six Flags Over Georgia Crystal Pistol on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The sixth largest employer in Cobb County, Six Flags has positions open for the following areas:
• Food Service
• Games
• Park Services
• Loss Prevention
• Ticket Services
• Human Resources
• Toll Booth Attendants
• Security Officers
• Merchandising
• Cash Control
• Ride Operations
• Lifeguards
Before attending the job fair, applicants must visit www.sixflagsjobs.com to fill out an online application. Those who have not completed an online application will not be able to participate in the Jan. 17 job fair, but may return to the employment office to apply at a later date. The Six Flags Employment Office holds regularly scheduled hours beginning Jan. 22 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. every Tuesday through Saturday.
Those attending the job fair should park in the West Parking Lot and receive further instructions inside the applicant tent. Qualified applicants will go through multiple screenings and interviews. Applicants must be at least 15 years old to apply.
The seasonal employment schedule begins with weekends starting Feb. 28 through May (unless otherwise noted); daily operation during April 3 – 13 and from May 22 – Aug. 9. Weekend employment resumes in August through Nov. 1.
Six Flags Atlanta Properties offers many benefits for seasonal employees including free tickets for friends and family, discounts on meals and merchandise, school-friendly work schedules, employee-only special events, advancement opportunities, student loan assistance and much more. Returning in 2009 is the University of Six Flags in-depth training process, where each employee will undergo a twelve-step module that covers a variety of professional development tools.
Six Flags is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports a drug free work place. In accordance with company policy, all applicants age 18 and older must agree to a thorough background check based on position offered, which may include social security verification, reference checks, criminal history, sex offender, driving records and credit checks.
[ Posted by Jackie ]
LOOKING FOR SOME SPOOK-TACULAR FUN?
Annual Fright Fest Presented by SNICKERS® Provides Thrills by Day, Chills by Night This OctoberAUSTELL, Ga. (Sept. 23, 2008) The most ghoulishly fun Halloween celebration is back at Six Flags Over Georgia, and this year’s Fright Fest presented by SNICKERS® will be even more spook-tacular than ever with new elements to both the “thrills by day” and the “chills by night.” The highlight of this year’s Fright Fest is the Wheel of Fright, where those who can stomach it will feast on live crickets, night crawlers, fruit flies and wax worms for the chance to win front-of-line passes, t-shirts and 2009 daily admission tickets.
In addition to the Wheel of Fright, the park will hold special family-friendly activities during the day in Bugs Bunny World including:
- Mini pumpkin painting This takes place on Saturdays and Sundays.
- Kids costume contest Parents can register their children for the ages 6 and under or 7-12 categories at 3:30 p.m. each Saturday and Sunday during Fright Fest at the Bugs Bunny World Theater.
- Trick or treat trail Fright Fest would not be complete without treats for our littlest visitors.
- Children’s corn maze Stop by the Carrot Patch to travel through the corn maze.
- More Scary storytime, arts and craft stations and more are available at no additional cost.
Finally, the park offers many additional new entertainment options for the season including:
- Wheel of Fright The theme of this year’s Wheel of Fright is to “save a cockroach…eat another creepy crawler!” Hosted by “Cockroach Pete,” guests are summoned to spin the Wheel of Fright for the chance to win great prizes or eat a live insect each night at the Mariner’s Cove stage.
- Dr. Fright’s Dead Man’s Party This annual favorite is coming back to Six Flags Over Georgia. Now running for more than 10 years, guests won’t want to miss this high-energy party of the dead in the Drive-In Theater.
- Love at First Fright (NEW) New for 2008, this family musical invites guests to join Jack and Katie on their dare…to spend a night in the cemetery.
- Bad Bob the Bone Butcher Another returning show that's more about humor than horror. Bad Bob returns from the grave to "get" the sheriff and his sidekick, but what you get are a lot of laughs at the Lickskillet stage.
- Mort’s Caskets Sales Riga Mortus, nicknamed Mort, is a little strange, but an enthusiastic entrepreneur nonetheless. Stop by the park’s French section to see Mort try and sell guests the perfect caskets. They may have been used before, but hey, can’t knock a guy for recycling, right?
- Dr. Fright’s Frightorium Haunted House ($10 admission fee) A once esteemed doctor of medicine, Dr. Fright went mad when his wife and daughter died of the plague. Always a firm believer of science, Dr. Fright attempted to bring his daughter back to life, and it was successful…sort of. Before attempting to bring his wife back to life, the doctor decided to practice on other patients to perfect the process. Unfortunately, he still hasn’t gotten it right, and he gets more and more mad with each unsuccessful try that produces crazy zombies. Watch out for Dr. Fright and the zombies in the Frightorium and don’t let him try to practice on you!
Guests are also encouraged to take a ride on Monster Plantation one last time in 2008, as the ride will officially close down at season’s end, and the all-new Monster Mansion will open in 2009. Monster Mansion will feature some new characters and interactive elements.To kick off Fright Fest, the park is partnering with the American Red Cross to hold a blood drive from 11:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. on Friday, October 3. Those who donate blood will receive a free admission ticket valid during select Fright Fest dates.
Six Flags Over Georgia is now selling 2009 season passes for the limited-time only price of $49.99 the lowest price in four years. Guests who purchase a 2009 season pass will receive unlimited park admission not only in 2009, but also for the remainder of the 2008 season with special front-of-line entrance on Monster Plantation and free admission to see Dr. Fright's Frightorium Haunted House during this year's Fright Fest. Season pass holders will also be given special exclusive ride time next spring on the all-new Monster Mansion along with the value-packed 2009 coupon book with more than $300 worth of offers including five Bring-A-Friend-Free tickets.
Fright Fest at Six Flags Over Georgia takes place on Friday nights from 6 p.m. 11 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. 10 p.m. and Sundays from 10:30 a.m. 7 p.m. starting Oct. 3. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit www.sixflags.com/overgeorgia.
[ Posted by Jackie ]
Press release from the park:
A MONSTER ANNOUNCEMENT:
HISTORIC MONSTER PLANTATION
TAKES GUESTS ON A WHOLE NEW JOURNEY
AUSTELL, GA. (Sept. 15, 2008) Six Flags Over Georgia announced today that the historic Monster Plantation adventure will undergo a major renovation to be unveiled as the new Monster Mansion in May 2009.
Since 1981, the Monster Plantation has been a tried and true staple for families visiting Six Flags Over Georgia. The iconic theme music, playful monster animatronics and family-friendly storyline has lured millions of visitors and consistently ranked among the most popular attractions. The new voyage will feature a slate of surprises, including new characters, music, interactive elements and a re-themed storyline. In addition, many of the original monsters will return to the Mansion.
“Monster Plantation has been a guest favorite for almost three decades, and we are thrilled to be able to recreate the experience,” said Melinda Ashcraft, Park President. “There is undoubtedly a lot of nostalgia associated with the ride, and the adults who rode it as children will now get to enjoy special memories with their own kids.”
Gary Goddard, world-renowned design consultant and founder of Gary Goddard Entertainment (GGE), created the original ride and will be responsible for the new production using many of the original designers assigned to the project. Goddard constructed the integral elements of the Georgia Aquarium, including the hub that leads to the aquarium’s five exhibits and Deepo’s Undersea 3D Wondershow. In 2007, GGE developed the Glow in the Park parade which lights up the night with an amazing display of imagery, music and magical performances at several Six Flags parks.
Six Flags Over Georgia is now selling 2009 season passes for the limited-time only price of $49.99 the lowest price in four years. Guests who purchase a 2009 season pass will receive unlimited park admission not only in 2009, but also for the remainder of the 2008 season with special front-of-line entrance on Monster Plantation and free admission to see Dr. Fright's Frightorium Haunted House during this year's Fright Fest presented by SNICKERS®. Season pass holders will also be given special exclusive ride times next spring on the all-new Monster Mansion along with the value-packed 2009 coupon book with more than $300 worth of offers including five Bring-A-Friend-Free tickets.
The park is currently open weekends and will be open Friday nights and Saturdays and Sundays in October. For more information on Monster Mansion or to purchase a 2009 season pass, please visit www.sixflags.com/overgeorgia.
Looks like we have a lot of exciting things to look forward to in 2009! SFOG.net will be covering the remodelling of Monster Plantation into Monster Mansion, so please check back often for updates!
[ Posted by Jackie ]
When you pick up a map in the park, do you find it hard to locate what you're looking for? Maybe you have a hard time spotting restrooms or your favorite ride -- or maybe you think the map is perfect just the way it is.
Whatever your opinion, SFOG wants to hear it, as they are in the process of re-designing the park map and guide. Please visit the forum topic and share your ideas today!
http://www.sfog.net/forums/index.php?topic=1784.0
[ Posted by Jackie ]
We've just made an update to our photo gallery, adding over 25 new photos covering everything from Monster Plantation to Mind Bender to Goliath, as well as scenic views. You can browse the gallery at:
sfog.net/pics
[ Posted by Jackie ]
SIX FLAGS HIRING QUALIFIED GHOULS AND GOBLINS
Park hosting open auditions for annual Fright Fest celebration
Photo copyright Six Flags.AUSTELL, Ga., (July 28, 2008) Calling all ghouls and goblins! It’s time to audition for the most frighteningly fun event in Atlanta: Fright Fest at Six Flags Over Georgia. Each year the park transforms itself with gore-décor, scare-actors and spook-tacular shows during October, and Six Flags is currently in the process of casting for all theater shows and performances. Open auditions for Fright Fest will be held on Saturday, Aug. 2 and Saturday, Aug. 9.
Applicants should come to the employee entrance of Six Flags Over Georgia at 275 Riverside Parkway. Auditions will be held in the Crystal Pistol Music Hall.
Six Flags Over Georgia is seeking talented and outgoing individuals to fill positions in the following areas:
- Actors, scare-actors, streetmosphere, specialty actors and other talent
- Sign-in begins at 11:00 a.m. and auditions begin at 12:00 p.m.
- No experience required, but candidates should be outgoing and enjoy working with kids
- Should prepare one minute comedic monologue
- Individuals are encouraged to bring recent head shot and resume
- Singers/Dancers
- Sign-in begins at 2:00 p.m. and auditions begin at 3:00 p.m.
- Previous experience required
- Interested singers and dancers should visit website for more info on auditions
- Individuals are encouraged to bring recent head shot and resume
Interviews will also be held at 11:00 a.m. for individuals interested in the following positions (previous experience required):
- Audio Technicians
- Spot Operators
- Choreographers
- Lighting Technicians
- Makeup Artists (bring portfolio)
Individuals must be available to work Friday nights and all day on Saturday and Sunday between Sept. 26 and Nov. 2. Singers and dancers must be available to work Friday nights and all day on Saturday and Sunday starting Aug. 29.
For more information about the auditions, please visit www.sixflags.com/overgeorgia.
Six Flags is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports a drug free work place.
[ Posted by Jackie ]
KIDS FEST 2008 WITH RAVEN SYMONÉ IN CONCERT
Special weekend for kids to take place Aug. 2 3 at Six Flags Over Georgia
AUSTELL, Ga. (July 21, 2008) Summer is winding down, and the kids will soon be heading back to school, but there’s still time for one last hurrah! Six Flags Over Georgia is wrapping up its 2008 concerts in a big way beginning with Kids Fest on Aug. 2-3. The main event of the weekend will be a live concert by Raven Symoné, one of the biggest stars in television and music, on Sunday, Aug. 3.
Raven will take the stage at 6:00 p.m. in the 8,000-seat Southern Star Amphitheatre for the last edition of Sunday Rocks! presented by DanceDanceRevolution® and Chase.
Other artists such as Savvy & Mandy and Joey Page will perform on Saturday, Aug. 2, starting at 12:00 p.m. These concerts will take place in front of the Crystal Pistol Music Hall. Face painters, balloon artists and craft stations will also be located throughout the park during Kids Fest.
“Six Flags Over Georgia has delivered an amazing pool of talent for its concerts this season and Kids Fest is no exception,” said Melinda Ashcraft, park president. “This will be a great weekend to enjoy everything the park has to offer in addition to the family-friendly concerts.”
Kids Fest and all concerts are free with park admission, and everyone pays kids price of $29.99 when purchasing tickets at sixflags.com.
Six Flags Over Georgia boasts 10 thrilling roller coasters, including Goliath and the Mind Bender, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary this season. The park also offers 15 kids and family rides, with favorites such as Bugs Bunny World and the Riverview Carousel celebrating its centennial anniversary; four interactive water rides including Skull Island and Thunder River; daily live shows; meet and greets with characters such as BATMAN and ROBIN; and the all-new Thomas Town℠, a Thomas the Tank Engine™ themed kids area.
Six Flags Over Georgia is open daily through Aug. 10. The park resumes weekend operation beginning Aug. 16 with additional operating dates during Fright Fest. For additional information, including hours, pricing, events and more, visit www.sixflags.com/overgeorgia.
[ Posted by Jackie ]
SIX FLAGS PRESENTS FLO RIDA, NATASHA BEDINGFIELD IN CONCERT
Summer concerts continue, plus mtvU concert announcement
AUSTELL, Ga. (July 9, 2008) Now that summer is in full swing, Six Flags Over Georgia is ramping up with big-name performers hitting the stage for its popular summer concert series. Flo Rida, whose hip-hop track Low has been one of the top songs of 2008, will perform live in concert July 10 as part of the STARBURST® Thursday Night Concert Series, presented by got2B. Pop sensation Natasha Bedingfield headlines the Sunday Rocks! presented by DanceDanceRevolution® and Chase concert on July 13.
“Six Flags Over Georgia continues to offer value-packed entertainment,” said Melinda Ashcraft, Park President. “Guests can enjoy the big thrills of Goliath, the family fun in Thomas Town and a great concert for one affordable price.”
Six Flags Over Georgia is also excited to announce the mtvU Video Music Awards ’08 Tour concert, featuring Boys Like Girls and Metro Station on July 27.
All concerts and events are free with park admission or a season pass, and everyone pays kids price ($29.99) by going online to purchase tickets at sixflags.com. Upcoming events include:
· Thursday, July 10 Flo Rida This sunshine state native has rocked the hip-hop charts in 2008 with his smash hit Low. Flo Rida is on his way to becoming one of the hottest artists of the year.
· Sunday, July 13 Natasha Bedingfield This U.K. performer hit the pop music scene with her 2004 hit album, Unwritten, which climbed to the top of the U.S. pop music charts. Her newest release, Pocket Full of Sunshine, is one of the top songs of the year.
· Thursday, July 17 TBD
· Thursday, July 24 TBD
· Sunday, July 27 Boys Like Girls and Metro Station mtvU’s Video Music Awards Tour ’08 brings Boys Like Girls, the U.S. rock band that has performed live on MTV’s TRL and has taken the nation by storm with their hit song The Great Escape. Metro Station, whose single Shake It is currently the #2 alternative track on iTunes, will be the opening act for the concert.
The concerts listed above will take place at the 8,000-seat Southern Star Amphitheatre and will begin at 7:00 p.m.
Six Flags Over Georgia is open daily through Aug. 10. The park resumes weekend operation beginning Aug. 16 with additional operating dates during Fright Fest. For additional information, including hours, pricing, events and more, visit www.sixflags.com/overgeorgia.
[ Posted by Jackie ]
We are very pleased and excited to announce our completely new photo gallery! You can visit it at:
www.sfog.net/picsOver the 2008 season, we will be working on replacing the majority of our photos with new, updated, higher quality shots. This will take some time, and you may notice that galleries for some rides are currently missing. Don't worry, we will get around to everything!
Older photos, such as shots of past rides, will be added back in.
[ Posted by Jackie ]
Yesterday, on Saturday, June 28, 2008, a 17 year old boy climbed over two fences and entered a restricted area containing Batman: the Ride. The boy was hit by the ride and killed instantly.
The following article is from
AJC.com:
~Boy decapitated by roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia
Victim from Springfield, S.C., identified
By RHONDA COOK, MARCUS GARNER
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Published on: 06/28/08
The popular "Batman the Ride" rollercoaster at Six Flags Over Georgia remained closed Sunday while authorities continued investigating the death of a teenager who jumped over two fences and was struck by the ride.
The 17-year-old South Carolina teen who died was identified as Asia Leeshawn Ferguson, of Springfield, S.C. He was on a church outing when the incident occurred about 2 p.m. Saturday. It was the second Batman ride-related death at the Cobb County park.
According to police and the amusement park, Ferguson and a friend climbed over two 6-foot fences -- a wrought-iron style park perimeter fence and a second chainlink fence around the Batman ride -- as a shortcut to get back into the park after lunch. Signs about 40 to 50 feet apart on the outer fence warn that it is a "restricted area" for "authorized personnel only."
According to park officials, a sign on a locked gate at the chain link fence also reads "Danger zone" and "Do not enter."
Ferguson was decapitated when the ride struck him, police said.
"It is still unclear why the two men were trying to gain access to this unauthorized area," park spokeswoman Hela Sheth told reporters Saturday, reading from a prepared statement.
She declined to answer questions at a news conference and did not return calls seeking more information.
The teen was with a group from Oakley Spring Baptist Church in Salley, S.C., a small town about 50 miles east of Augusta. He had been in Six Flags earlier in the day, but he and another boy left the park property to get some lunch, according to Cobb County police spokesman Sgt. Dana Pierce.
Rather than returning to the park through the regular entrance, the pair took a shortcut, Pierce said.
"The area's clearly defined with signs," Pierce said. "It's very tragic that these individuals would decide to jump over the fence. It would be hard to imagine somebody not seeing the signs and jumping two fences."
No one on the ride was injured, Six Flags said in the statement. Ferguson's family was at the park at the time of the accident, according to the amusement park.
Pierce said there were many witnesses, and the county's 911 center was almost immediately flooded with calls from people reporting what they had seen.
The park's statement said one of the first to call for help was an Marietta police officer who had been in line for the Batman ride.
"Six Flags security and safety personnel responded immediately, and Cobb County Fire [Department] was on site just minutes after the incident occurred," Sheth said. "The medical examiner arrived on scene and confirmed that the 17-year-old male was killed instantaneously."
"Our thoughts and prayers are with the family," she said.
The Batman ride was run briefly after the accident so police investigators could take measurements. It was closed to the public Saturday evening. The rest of Six Flags remained open. The park said the ride likely will resume operating on Monday.
Batman riders dangle beneath a track and travel up to 50 m.p.h., climbing and dropping the distance equal to an 11-story building and going through two vertical loops and two single corkscrews.
The first fatality involving the Batman ride in Georgia occurred six years ago.
A 58-year-old park worker, Samuel Milton Guyton of Atlanta, was killed May 26, 2002. Guyton was in a restricted area on a platform when he was kicked in the head by 14-year-old girl on the front car of the ride. The girl was hospitalized with a leg injury.
Over the years, several ride-related deaths have been reported at Six Flags parks nationwide.
Last March, a worker dismantling a ride at Six Flags Great America near Chicago fell 40-feet to his death. In 2004 at the same park, a maintenance worker was hit by a roller coaster and killed.
A 55-year-old disabled man was killed in May 2004 when he was thrown from a ride at Six Flags New England near Springfield, Mass. Five years ago, a grandmother strapping her 4-year-old grandson into Six Flags New Orleans' Joker's Jukebox ride was hit by a spinning car when the ride began operating before she was out of the way.
-- Staff writer S.A. Reid and news researcher Joni Zeccola contributed to this story.
~Please remember that rules and regulations -- as well as fences, barricades, and posted signage -- are in place to protect you, the guest. Please make yourself and your children aware of this, as tragic accidents such as this are so easily avoided.
[ Posted by Jackie ]
Press release from the park:
Guests Encouraged to
'Walk In The Park' for a Good Cause
Six Flags Friends partners with Cure Kids Cancer
to host 2K walk at Six Flags Over Georgia AUSTELL, Ga. (June 5, 2008) Visitors to Six Flags Over Georgia know that there’s typically a lot of walking involved during a day at the park. Now, guests have the chance to walk toward a good cause as Six Flags Friends, the philanthropic arm of Six Flags, Inc., and Cure Kids Cancer team up for the first time to host “A Walk in the Park.” This 2K walk event will take place on Sunday, Sept. 7 at 8:00 a.m. inside the park and all proceeds will benefit Cure Kids Cancer, an organization that raises funds for local pediatric cancer programs including Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.
“Cancer affects people from every walk of life and is the leading cause of death from disease in children,” said Melinda Ashcraft, park president. “I encourage everyone to take part in this event to support a great cause as we all walk toward a cure.”
Six Flags Friends is coordinating walks at 12 Six Flags parks across the country Sept. 6-7 with the goal of raising $1 million. Interested walkers may register at www.walkintheparks.org where they can join the Six Flags Over Georgia Team and help support the overall park goal of raising $100,000. All proceeds from the Six Flags Over Georgia “A Walk In The Park” event will go directly to various Atlanta children’s hospitals.
Stephen Hess, age 7, will serve as Six Flags Over Georgia’s walk ambassador. At age 6, Stephen was diagnosed with Burkitt's leukemia, a rare and highly aggressive form of cancer that affects only about 400 children in the United States per year. After undergoing seven months of intense treatment, he is now cancer free, thanks to the care he received at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.
"Cure Kids Cancer is honored to be working with Six Flags Friends to generate resources to help hospitals and physicians find better treatments and hopefully someday a cure for pediatric cancers," said Jami Brinton, Director of Cure Kids Cancer. "As a cancer survivor myself, I strongly believe children should be able to experience all the joys of childhood without having to worry that a diagnosis of cancer may dampen their greatest dreams."
For a $25 registration fee, walk participants will receive breakfast the morning of the event, a gift bag, a Cure Kids Cancer souvenir wristband and the ability to purchase discounted admission to enjoy Six Flags rides and activities after the walk. For more information and to register, visit www.walkintheparks.org.
[ Posted by Jackie ]
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