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PRICES ARE ROLLING BACK AT SIX FLAGS OVER GEORGIA! AUSTELL, Ga. – (April 29, 2008) – Food costs….up. Plane tickets….up. Six Flags Over Georgia ticket prices…DOWN! As the cost of everyday commodities and conveniences continue to rise, Six Flags Over Georgia announced today that it will reduce its main gate regular admission price by $10 for the remainder of the 2008 season in an effort to help families experience the very best in thrilling, world-class entertainment at a more affordable price. The main gate regular admission ticket will drop from $49.99 to $39.99, the lowest price since 2000, and will take effect immediately.
“We are committed to presenting an unprecedented entertainment value for all of our guests,” said Park president Melinda Ashcraft. “We're adding rides and attractions, concerts and delivering record high guest satisfaction while at the same time rolling back prices. In this environment, families need an affordable entertainment option that is close to home.”
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 water rides including Thunder River and Splashwater Falls which are both now open; daily live shows; meet and greets with characters such as BATMAN and ROBIN; and a full summer of amazing concerts - including the return of the popular STARBURST® Thursday Night Concert Series plus an all-new Sunday night series – 25 great concerts and all FREE with the $39.99 park admission. In addition, the $10 price drop is just in time for the grand opening of the all-new Thomas Town℠, a Thomas the Tank Engine™ themed kids area, which opens to the public May 17.
Six Flags Over Georgia is currently open on weekends. Full-time operation begins May 23 and continues through Aug. 10. Weekend hours resume Aug. 10 – Nov. 2 with additional operating days during Fright Fest.
For more information on special events, tickets, prices and operating hours, please visit www.sixflags.com/overgeorgia.
[ Posted by Chris ]
Press release from the park:
SIX FLAGS OVER GEORGIA
PRESENTS “LIVE AND LOCAL”
Park searching for local acts
to perform this summer AUSTELL, Ga. – (April 25, 2008) – Six Flags Over Georgia is currently booking local acts to perform on Friday and Saturday nights at the park this season as part of its new “Live and Local” entertainment series. Live and Local will kick-off on Friday, May 23, and lasts through Aug. 16 with two to three bands performing each night.
Local bands should send a demo CD to the park and must be family-friendly in terms of lyrics. A variety of bands have already been selected for performance dates with acts ranging from a 10- and 11-year-old brother-sister duet to Rock, Country, Christian and R&B.
“This is a great opportunity for local acts like your typical ‘weekend warrior dads’ to play in front of thousands of guests,” said Park Entertainment Manager Josh Fangman. “And, our guests will benefit by hearing local musicians while they come out for a day of family entertainment.”
Bands will perform outdoors in front of the park’s Drive-In Theater. Each group will perform a 60-minute set.
Artists who are interested in performing should send their demo to:
Six Flags Over Georgia
Entertainment – Live and Local
275 Riverside Parkway SW
Austell, GA 30168 Groups from around the Southeast are encouraged to apply for the opportunity to play. Live and Local at Six Flags Over Georgia does not provide any compensation for these performances.
For more information, bands may also visit http://www.myspace.com/sfoglivelocal. Six Flags entertainment staff will contact artists they are interested in booking.
Six Flags Over Georgia also has 25 concerts booked that feature national recording artists such as Natasha Bedingfield, Mario, Aly & AJ and Raven Symone, amongst others. All concerts are free with park admission.
For more information on special events, rides, tickets, prices and operating hours, please visit www.sixflags.com/overgeorgia.
[ Posted by Jackie ]
Press release from the park:
GET SCHOOLED AT SIX FLAGS OVER GEORGIA!
Park hosts unique educational days for variety of students AUSTELL, Ga. – (April 23, 2008) – Do you know how to use triangulation to determine the height of the largest loop on the Mind Bender? The students who partake in Six Flags Over Georgia’s Physics Day will be putting their knowledge of triangulation, gravitational pull and linear acceleration to practical use on Friday, April 25 for the this season’s first Education Day at the park. A second private Education Day will be held on May 2 that will also include elementary school students.
During the parks Education Days, thousands of math, science and marketing students from around the Southeast will visit the park and utilize an educational workbook to learn how important their courses are when applied to the real world.
“We use subjects like physics and calculus everyday here at Six Flags Over Georgia to provide a thrilling experience for our guests,” said Park president Melinda Ashcraft. “It’s quite incredible to learn about the precise calculations of how our roller coasters are constructed and operated, and we’re pleased to offer a great educational day for area students to experience the realities of their coursework.”
During the private event, math and science students will perform group and individual experiments and calculations to answer several workbook questions. Marketing and business students will also have the opportunity to learn how marketing plays a role in the real world from a variety of professionals from the hospitality, sports and entertainment industries.
Six Flags Over Georgia has held educational days at the park for more than 25 years and has hosted more than half a million students. Six Flags Over Georgia’s Education Days are not open to the general public, only for schools that have booked their attendance in advance. Schools may still sign up for the May 2 Education Day by visiting www.sixflags.com/overgeorgia/events.
Six Flags Over Georgia offers 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 the Riverview Carousel and Bugs Bunny World; four water rides including Thunder River and Splashwater Falls which are both now open; daily live shows; meet and greets with characters such as BATMAN and ROBIN; and 25 free concerts. New for 2008, the park will feature the all-new Thomas Town℠, a Thomas the Tank Engine™ themed kids area, which opens to the public May 17.
For more information on special events, rides, tickets, prices and operating hours, please visit www.sixflags.com/overgeorgia
[ Posted by Jackie ]
SEE A CONCERT FOR ONLY $2.80? IT’S TRUE…
A Six Flags season pass = 25 concerts for one low price of $69.99;
kicks off April 26-27 with Radio Disney Park Jam AUSTELL, Ga. – April 16, 2008 – What can you buy for $2.80 these days? A gallon of gas…no. A manicure…nope. A CD….not likely. Seeing pop star Natasha Bedingfield in concert…yes. Seeing TV, movie and music star Raven Symone in concert…yes! A Six Flags Over Georgia season pass allows free admission into the 25 remaining concerts this season for the one-time low price of only $69.99, which amounts to only $2.80 per concert.
The 25 concerts for $69.99 kicks off on April 26-27 with this year’s Radio Disney Park Jam held in front of the Drive In Theatre. During this two-day concert event, Radio Disney artists Jordan Pruitt and Drew Seeley will perform and hold meet and greets with fans. On Saturday, April 26, Drew Seeley will perform at 4:30 and 6:30 p.m., and Jordan Pruitt will go on at 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. Sunday’s performance includes a 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. show by Drew Seeley and Jordan Pruitt going on stage at 2:30 and 4:30 p.m.
The park has always featured many great concerts. Last year’s line-up included the Plain White T’s and the Jonas Brothers. This season, the park added a new concert series and several additional bonus concerts to offer an incredible value for season pass holders. Stars such as Natasha Bedingfield, Aly & AJ, Raven Symone and Mario have already been scheduled for upcoming concerts in 2008.
“This is an unbelievable value and a great incentive to purchase a season pass,” said Park president Melinda Ashcraft. “It almost sounds too good to be true, but we really are offering 25 concerts during the remainder of this season.”
The STARBURST® Thursday Night Concert Series is returning to the park this summer and will be joined by the all new Sunday Rocks! at Six Flags series. The full lineup of concerts for 2008 is listed below:
April 26 – Radio Disney Park Jam: featuring Jordan Pruitt and Drew Seeley (4:30 p.m. start)
April 27 – Radio Disney Park Jam: featuring Jordan Pruitt and Drew Seeley (1:30 p.m. start)
June 5 – July 24 – STARBURST Thursday Night Concert Series: Eight concerts throughout this series on Thursday nights. Artists such as Mario, Flo Rida and Aly & AJ are already booked to perform on select dates.
June 8 – July 13 & August 3 – Sunday Rocks! at Six Flags: Six concerts will feature great artists during this all new concert series. We’ll also be doing a bonus Sunday Rocks! at Six Flags concert on August 3. The Sunday Rocks! series will feature Natasha Bedingfield on July 13 and Raven Symone on a select date this season.
July 27 – MTV U Concert
August 2-3 – Kids Fest concerts
August 9 – Back to School Christian Concert – featuring Pillar
September 13-14 and 20-21: Country concerts each day in conjunction with the park’s military appreciation days.
Six Flags Over Georgia season passes are available for $69.99, the lowest price of the season, through April 27, 2008. A season pass allows access to the aforementioned concerts as well as the other elements the park has to offer including 10 coasters, live shows, the all-new Thomas Town℠ and a variety of other special events. Season passes also provide discounts on merchandise, games and food as well as the ability to bring five friends to the park for free on select days.
For more information on artists performing at the concerts and other events, tickets, prices and operating calendar, please visit www.sixflags.com/overgeorgia.
[ Posted by Jackie ]
Press release from the park:
SIX FLAGS WHITE WATER ANNOUNCES 2008 JOB FAIR
Top 10 Water Park Recruiting 400 Positions for 2008 Summer Season MARIETTA, Ga., (April 14, 2008) – Cool off. Splash around. Get paid! What better way to spend your summer than by working at the Southeast’s largest water park? Voted one of the top 10 water parks in the nation by Aquatics International, Six Flags White Water is holding its annual job fair on Saturday, April 19 from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
The eighth largest employer in Cobb County, Six Flags Atlanta Properties has 400 positions open in the following areas specifically for its White Water park:
- Food Service
- Park Services
- Retail
- Security (must be at least 18 years of age)
- Admissions
- Aquatics (lifeguards)
- Parking Lot Host / Hostess
Individuals applying for a position in aquatics (lifeguards) will receive certification from aquatics experts upon hire. No previous certification is necessary. There is no out-of-pocket expense for lifeguard certification if individuals stay on board for the duration of the 2008 season.
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 April 19 job fair, but may return to the employment office at the Six Flags White Water business complex to apply at a later date. The employment office holds regularly scheduled hours from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. every Tuesday through Saturday.
Individuals attending the job fair should park in the general parking lot at Six Flags White Water/American Adventures located at 250 Cobb Parkway North in Marietta. Attendees should enter through the main gate at American Adventures and follow the signs to the Job Fair. Applicants must be at least 15 years old to apply. Certain positions require individuals to pass a math test.
The seasonal employment schedule begins with daily operation May 24 – Aug. 10 and continues with weekend operation Aug. 16 – Sept. 14 (unless otherwise noted).
Six Flags White Water 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. New to the training process for 2008 is the University of Six Flags, where each employee will undergo a twelve-step training module that covers a variety of professional development tools.
Six Flags is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports a drug free work place.
[ Posted by Jackie ]
Press release from the park:
Spring Break-Out Special at Six Flags Over Georgia!
The best local destination for
a thrilling vacation takes place April 5 – 13! AUSTELL, Ga. – March 31, 2008 – As metro Atlantans make their plans for Spring Break, Six Flags Over Georgia is packing in even more value as the most thrilling and affordable destination in town! The park announced today that it will offer a buy one, get one free online ticket special for Spring Breakers who are staying close to home this year for the local vacation that takes place April 5 – 13. Guests can visit www.sixflags.com to take advantage of the Spring Break-Out special.
“With the economy struggling as it is right now, we know that more families are going to stay closer to home for Spring Break, which is why we created this offer,” said Park president Melinda Ashcraft. “As the largest regional theme park in the Southeast, we always over deliver in what we offer for Spring Break, and guests have always had a great time at the park. If you haven’t been out the park yet this year, I encourage everyone to come visit and see the incredible experience it really is.”
The park will be adding special contests and events in addition to the live entertainment, 10 thrilling roller coasters and variety of shows the park already offers during its Spring Break-Out, which is presented by BallPark. The new Johnny Rockets restaurant will be open during Spring Break-Out, and on April 10 – 12, the park is hosting a Guitar Hero competition where kids and adults can show off their skills.
Also featured during Spring Break Out this season is the U.S. Army’s Virtual Army Experience. Guests will have the chance to engage with state-of-the-art military technology in a virtual mission. This team-based experience immerses participants in the operational roles of soldiers and will be open to the public and free with park admission from April 11-13. From Army Special Forces vehicle simulators to TOW anti-tank missiles, the Virtual Army Experience will provide guests with insight into today’s Army. On their virtual mission, participants will choose from a variety of activities and utilize teamwork, rules of engagement, leadership and high-tech equipment.
Six Flags Over Georgia will be open from 10am – 9pm on Saturdays in April and 10:30am – 8pm on Sundays and everyday from April 6 – 11. For additional information, including hours, pricing, events and more, visit www.sixflags.com/overgeorgia.
[ Posted by Jackie ]
Press release from the park:
Guess Who’s Full Steam Ahead Into Georgia?
Next stop: Six Flags Over Georgia for
Thomas the Tank Engine™ and friends
AUSTELL, Ga. – March 24, 2008 – All Aboard! Everyone’s favorite #1 engine, Thomas the Tank Engine is full steam ahead into the all new kids area at Six Flags Over Georgia. Thomas Town will debut Saturday, May 17, 2008, as part of a $2.5 million capital project and will feature elements from the Island of Sodor that have entertained children for more than six decades.
Sir Topham Hatt, Controller of the Railway, will be in the area to welcome guests to Thomas Town; Annie and Clarabel will join Thomas as passenger cars, offering rides for kids and kids at heart. Thomas Town will also feature a themed playground structure and a soft playground area with Harold the Helicopter and Bertie the Bus crawl throughs. Finally, the new kids area will have a merchandise store where guests can purchase the latest Thomas & Friends™ books, toys, train sets and apparel.
“Thomas Town is another great attraction for families to visit at Six Flags Over Georgia,” said Park president Melinda Ashcraft. “Thomas the Tank Engine has resonated with children for generations, and we’re thrilled that we have the opportunity to bring the story to life for its fans.”
Thomas Town will be the second dedicated kids area in the park. Fans of Thomas the Tank Engine can follow the progression of Thomas Town by viewing a construction blog at www.sixflags.com/overgeorgia.
There are several activities lined up to make sure the #1 engine gets the welcome he deserves. Sir Topham Hatt and park representatives are visiting schools and daycare centers to read Thomas & Friends stories to children. The park also launched a “March is Reading Month” contest for Cobb County elementary school first graders where they wrote stories about Thomas & Friends with the chance to win complimentary tickets for an entire class.
Thomas Town is just one of the “40 Fun Things For Kids To Do” at the Six Flags Over Georgia, where kids 48” and under can get in free all season long with the purchase of an adult ticket at participating Publix supermarkets. To experience Thomas Town and the other family-friendly attractions at Six Flags Over Georgia, fans may also purchase a season pass for the 2008 season and visit the park as often as they’d like. Season passes are available for only $69.99 and pay for themselves in less than two visits.
Six Flags Over Georgia is open during weekends in March and every day from April 5 – 13 for Spring Break. For additional information, including hours, pricing, events and more, visit www.sixflags.com/overgeorgia.
[ Posted by Jackie ]
Press release from the park:
SIX FLAGS OVER GEORGIA ANNOUNCES CHRISTIAN MUSIC WEEKEND
Numerous artists to perform during Easter weekend – Kids 48” and under can get in freeAUSTELL, Ga. (March 12, 2008) – The biggest names in Christian Music are coming to Six Flags Over Georgia during Easter weekend to provide the best Good Friday celebration in town. Artists performing during the two-day event, March 21-22, include Natalie Grant, Superchick, Disciple and more. All concerts will take place in the 10,000 seat Southern Star Amphitheater located inside the park.
Sponsored by J93.3, Christian Music Weekend at Six Flags Over Georgia is free with park admission, and kids 48” and under get in free all season long with the purchase of an adult ticket at participating Publix supermarkets. That means that kids 48” and under can see these great Christian music artists for free!
In addition to the concerts, families who attend Christian Music Weekend can enjoy everything Six Flags has to offer, from heart-pounding coasters to interactive shows and thrilling rides suitable for all ages.
“Six Flags Over Georgia is proud to host this amazing line up of Christian Music artists that will inspire and entertain our park guests during Easter weekend,” said Park president Melinda Ashcraft. “We hope parents will take advantage of our great promotions which offer families an affordable concert experience in addition to everything Six Flags has to offer.”
Full concert lineup (in order of appearance):
Friday, March 21 (begins at 5:00 p.m.):
Starlit Platoon
KJ-52
Disciple
Britt Nicole
Superchick
Kutless
Thousand Foot Krutch
Saturday, March 22 (begins at 3:00 p.m.):
Remedy Drive
Pocket Full of Rocks
Monk & Neagle
Jimmy Needham
Natalie Grant
The Afters Christian Music Weekend artists have received numerous accolades. Britt Nicole was voted “most likely to be the breakout artist of 2008” by CCM Magazine, and Superchick’s "Stand in the Rain" hit #1 on the R&R Christian Hit Radio (CHR) chart in 2006. The song spent nine weeks at #1, and was the 18th most played CHR song in 2007.
In addition, Natalie Grant was nominated as the Best Artist of 2008 by the Gospel Music Association, and The Afters featured the number one most downloaded inspirational song in 2007: “Beautiful Love”.
The concerts will begin at 5:00 p.m. Friday and 3:00 p.m. Saturday. Operating hours for Six Flags Over Georgia are 10:30am – 9:00 p.m. Friday and 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Saturday. Six Flags Over Georgia also offers 40 Fun Things For Kids To Do – a list that highlights rides, activities, and shows for the little ones visiting the park.
For more information about Six Flags Over Georgia, including shows, events, tickets and operating hours, please visit www.sixflags.com/overgeorgia.
[ Posted by Jackie ]
Today is the first day of the 2008 operating season! Six Flags Over Georgia is now open through October.
To all of you who will be attending the park's opening day -- have fun!
[ Posted by Jackie ]
Six Flags Over Georgia has launched an official blog to document the construction of Thomas Town, featuring photos. Visit the blog here:
http://www.sixflags.com/overGeorgia/rides/ThomasTownConstruction.aspx
[ Posted by Jackie ]
Press release from the park:
SIX FLAGS OVER GEORGIA OPENS MARCH 1ST
There must be a mistake…Kids get in FREE?!?AUSTELL, Ga. (February 25, 2008) - For the 41st time, Six Flags Over Georgia will open its gates to kids and kids at heart on March 1, 2008, and for the first time, kids 48” and under can get in FREE with the purchase of an adult ticket available only through participating Publix supermarkets. The park has many new attractions and activities for the season, including the launch of Thomas Town℠, an exciting new Thomas & Friends-themed area that brings Thomas the Tank Engine™ and many of his friends to the Southeast’s largest regional theme park.
“This season, we really wanted to present an affordable entertainment option for families in metro Atlanta,” said Park president Melinda Ashcraft. “With the free kids offer and the addition of Thomas Town, this is going to be a great season for families to come out and enjoy Six Flags Over Georgia.”
Set to open in May, the Thomas the Tank Engine attraction includes a replica of Thomas with two passenger cars, Annie and Clarabel. Sir Topham Hatt℠, Controller of the Railway, will also be on hand to pose for photos and greet visitors. Thomas Town will also feature a playground area and a merchandise store where guests can purchase the latest Thomas & Friends™ apparel, books, toys and train sets.
Also new to the park this season is the addition of “40 Fun Things For Kids To Do.” This listing highlights the numerous activities for kids to participate in while at the park, and includes elements such as the all new 3-Point Challenge basketball game, the Nintendo Wii™ Experience and the many kids rides such as those found in Bugs Bunny World.
Other exciting elements for Six Flags Over Georgia in 2008:
· Johnny Rockets restaurant (NEW) – Located near the Georgia Cyclone, the restaurant will serve its All-American favorites including hamburgers, shakes and fries.
· 3-Point Challenge (NEW) – In this new basketball game, guests can compete against each other while shooting three-pointers from several different positions.
· American Music Awards: Rewind (NEW) – Take a video walk through pop music history as we present the most memorable moments from four decades of Dick Clark's "American Music Awards." You'll see highlights of legendary performances by your favorite pop stars.
· Academy of Country Music Awards: Back Trax (NEW) – Take a video walk through country music history and sample the great moments from Dick Clark's Academy of Country Music Awards through the last four decades. You'll be blown away by the most memorable on stage moments from legendary artists.
· Bugs Bunny’s Rockin’ Parade (NEW) – From May 24 – Aug. 10, kids can meet and greet their favorite characters as they walk through during their daily parade.
· Wii™ Experience – This favorite is coming back for 2008. Guests can experience the Nintendo Wii, the hottest gaming system, complete with motion-sensitive controllers and new games.
· Riverview Carousel 100th anniversary – This is truly a nostalgic ride. The Riverview Carousel is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and turns 100 years old in 2008.
· The tradition of live shows continues with the Wild West Comedy Gun Fight Show, the Looney Tunes Talent Show, the summertime show and Story Time with Bugs (dates vary).
· Six Flags Over Georgia is the only place in the area where you can shake hands with super heroes like Batman and Wonder Woman. Many new Legion of Doom characters will also be added to the park this year including Riddler, Sinestro and Cheetah.
· Coasters – Six Flags Over Georgia boasts 10 roller coasters. This year is the 30th anniversary of Mind Bender, which is the world’s first triple-loop roller coaster. Goliath, a giant among coasters, will also thrill audiences with its 17-story drop and speeds approaching 70 mph.
The park’s operating hours during opening weekend will be 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Saturday and 10:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Sunday. The park is open on weekends during March.
Six Flags Over Georgia season passes are still available for the lowest price of the season at $69.99. More information about Six Flags Over Georgia tickets, shows, rides, attractions and events can be found by visiting www.sixflags.com/overgeorgia.
[ Posted by Jackie ]
Six Flags Over Georgia's 2008 operating season starts March 1st!
Here's just a few of the things we have to look forward to during the 2008 season at Six Flags Over Georgia:
- THOMAS THE TANK ENGINE - All aboard! Departing from Knapford Station for a round trip around the Island of Sodor, parents and kids can take a journey on this replica tank engine.
- MIND BENDER CELEBRATES 30 YEARS - The Mind Bender will celebrate 30 years of operation at SFOG this year! Be sure to stop by, take a ride and wish the Bender a very happy 30th!
- RIVERVIEW CAROUSEL TURNS 100 - the majestic Riverview Carousel, on the list of the National Register of Historic Places, will celebrate its 100th year - right here at SFOG! Taking a ride on this treasure is a must in 2008!
- JOHNNY ROCKETS - starting this season, you can take a break from all the fun, cool off, and fill your belly full of classic burgers and shakes at Johnny Rockets.
Be sure to check back often for updates, and keep an eye on our
forums for the latest discussions on the 2008 season.
[ Posted by Jackie ]
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