Six Flags Over Georgia packs 11 operating roller coasters (plus a 12th, Georgia Gold Rusher, temporarily closed for the 2026 season), more than 40 rides total, a full-size water park, and almost six decades of theme-park history into 290 acres just west of Atlanta — but figuring out which coasters to prioritize, what else there is to ride, what a ticket actually costs, and when the gates open can take more digging than it should.
This guide breaks down every coaster in the park’s current lineup, the non-coaster rides and Hurricane Harbor Atlanta that round out a visit, the practical details of hours, tickets, parking, and passes, and the historical firsts — from a 1978 “triple-loop” coaster to a 2025 world debut — that make Six Flags Over Georgia more than just another regional park.
Quick Answer
Six Flags Over Georgia sits at 275 Riverside Parkway SW in Austell, Georgia, about 15 miles west of downtown Atlanta, and operates 11 roller coasters — including the 200-foot Goliath — plus more than 30 additional rides and the included Hurricane Harbor Atlanta water park. A 12th coaster, Georgia Gold Rusher, is closed for the entire 2026 season for a vehicle upgrade, with a return expected in 2027.
The park typically opens around 10 a.m., with closing times and operating days shifting by season, and single-day tickets bought online are consistently cheaper than paying at the gate. Parking is billed separately from admission, with standard and preferred (closer-in) options. Check the official Six Flags Over Georgia site for current hours, pricing, and passes before you go.
Stats at a Glance
Location: 275 Riverside Parkway SW, Austell, Georgia — about 15 miles west of downtown Atlanta. Opened: June 16, 1967. Acreage: 290 acres (120 hectares). Roller Coasters: 11 operating, plus Georgia Gold Rusher standing but not operating (SBNO) for 2026. Total Rides: more than 40 across the park, including flat rides, a dark ride, and kids’ attractions. Water Park: Hurricane Harbor Atlanta, included with admission, opened 2014.
Flagship Coaster: Goliath — 200 ft tall, 70 mph, Bolliger & Mabillard, opened 2006, 54-inch height requirement. Newest Coaster: Georgia Gold Rusher — world’s first Intamin Ultra Surf, opened March 2025; closed for 2026, reopening expected 2027. Typical Hours: gates open around 10 a.m.; closing time and operating days vary by season.
All 11 Operating Roller Coasters at Six Flags Over Georgia
Six Flags Over Georgia’s current operating lineup spans over five decades of coaster design, from the park’s opening-year mine train to a 2018 hybrid rebuild. The full operating roster, oldest to newest: Dahlonega Mine Train (Arrow Dynamics, 1967); Great American Scream Machine (John Allen/PTC, 1973) — a wooden out-and-back that opened as the world’s tallest and longest coaster and is now an ACE Roller Coaster Landmark; The Riddler Mindbender (Schwarzkopf/Werner Stengel, 1978); Blue Hawk (Vekoma, 1992); Batman The Ride (Bolliger & Mabillard, 1997); Georgia Scorcher (B&M stand-up, 1999); Superman: Ultimate Flight (B&M flying coaster, 2002); Joker Funhouse Coaster (Chance Rides, 2004); Goliath (B&M hyper coaster, 2006); Dare Devil Dive (Gerstlauer, 2011); and Twisted Cyclone (Rocky Mountain Construction hybrid, 2018).
A twelfth coaster, Georgia Gold Rusher — the world’s first Intamin Ultra Surf, which opened in March 2025 — is closed for the 2026 season while Intamin upgrades its ride vehicles, with a return expected in 2027. Goliath is the tallest and fastest of the eleven currently operating coasters at 200 feet and 70 mph, with a 54-inch height requirement; Twisted Cyclone requires 48 inches. For every coaster and ride’s exact height rule, see our full Six Flags Over Georgia height requirements guide.
Twisted Cyclone, a steel-wood hybrid rebuilt by Rocky Mountain Construction from the former Georgia Cyclone, and Great American Scream Machine, one of the last coasters designed by John Allen, bookend the park’s currently operating range between modern engineering and preserved history.
A Legacy of Coaster Firsts
When The Riddler Mindbender (originally Mind Bender) opened on March 31, 1978, Six Flags marketed it as the world’s first triple-loop roller coaster — a claim that counted its two vertical loops plus a diving helix as three elements, even though the ride has only two genuine inversions. Designed by Werner Stengel and built by Anton Schwarzkopf, it got a full refurbishment in 2021 with new B&M trains as part of the park’s Gotham City expansion.
Goliath, which opened April 1, 2006, is still the park’s centerpiece: the Bolliger & Mabillard hyper coaster drops 175 feet into a 4,480-foot layout of six camelback hills and a 540-degree helix, topping out at 70 mph, and remains a regular finalist in Amusement Today’s Golden Ticket Awards. The park’s newest landmark, Georgia Gold Rusher, opened March 15, 2025 as the world’s first Intamin Ultra Surf — fitting a pattern that goes back to the park’s 1967 launch. It’s currently closed for the entire 2026 season while its manufacturer upgrades the ride vehicles, with reopening expected in 2027.
Beyond the Coasters: Flat Rides, Dark Rides & Hurricane Harbor Atlanta
Coasters aren’t the whole park — Six Flags Over Georgia runs more than 40 rides in total. Monster Mansion is the park’s signature dark ride, a boat-float through animatronic swamp creatures. The Gotham City area, built around The Riddler Mindbender and Batman The Ride, also holds flat rides like Crime Wave and Harley Quinn’s Spin Sanity. Elsewhere in the park, Pandemonium (a giant pendulum ride) and the Catwoman Whip add to the non-coaster thrill lineup, alongside classic fair-style rides like swings and a Ferris wheel.
Families with younger kids have a dedicated kids’ area with scaled-down rides built for smaller riders, and general admission also includes Hurricane Harbor Atlanta, the park’s water park, which opened in 2014 with slides, a wave pool, and a lazy river. Because it’s bundled with regular park admission rather than sold separately, a single ticket covers both the dry park and the water park on the same visit.
Planning Your Visit: Hours, Tickets, Parking & Passes
Six Flags Over Georgia is a seasonal park: it generally runs a limited schedule — often weekends only — in early spring and late fall, shifts to daily operation through the summer, closes for a stretch in winter, and reopens for select events like Fright Fest and Holiday in the Park. Gates typically open around 10 a.m., but closing times swing widely by date, so check the official Six Flags Over Georgia hours calendar before planning a trip.
Ticket pricing follows the same structure as most Six Flags parks: single-day tickets bought online in advance are consistently cheaper than the same ticket purchased at the gate, and prices flex by date (weekends and peak summer days cost more than weekday or off-season visits). Beyond single-day tickets, the park sells multi-tier season passes — currently branded Gold and Prestige — that bundle unlimited visits for the season, parking perks, and in some tiers access to additional Six Flags parks and water parks.
Parking is a separate fee from admission at the gate, with a standard lot and a closer-in preferred lot offered at different price points; several season pass tiers include free parking as a perk. Because exact ticket prices, parking rates, and pass costs change throughout the year and by promotion, always confirm current figures on the official Six Flags Over Georgia tickets page before you buy.
Plan Your Six Flags Over Georgia Visit
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A fan and a mist in one, rechargeable. Very popular in queue lines once the afternoon sun hits.
Build a working coaster on the kitchen table and learn why the first drop has to be the tallest. A good gift for young coaster fans.
Over 3,700 pieces, a real vertical loop and a working chain lift. Display it on a shelf in the coaster room.
Six Flags Over Georgia in the News
Stories from our daily theme park news roundups that mention Six Flags Over Georgia, newest first.
- Six Flags Over Georgia Reopens Following Fatal Goliath Incident — Oct 20, 2026
- Six Flags Over Georgia Ride Closures Following Goliath Fatality — Oct 18, 2026
- Six Flags Over Georgia Coaster Accident Under Investigation — Oct 16, 2026
- Six Flags Over Georgia Renames Fright Fest Show Ahead of Reopening — Oct 15, 2026
- Six Flags Over Georgia Adds Pink Boat to Monster Mansion for Breast Cancer Awareness Month — Oct 9, 2026
Six Flags Over Georgia guide FAQs
How many roller coasters does Six Flags Over Georgia have?
11 roller coasters are currently operating. A 12th, Georgia Gold Rusher, is standing but not operating for the entire 2026 season while Intamin upgrades its ride vehicles, with a return expected in 2027.
What is the tallest and fastest ride at Six Flags Over Georgia?
Goliath, a Bolliger & Mabillard hyper coaster that opened in 2006, is the tallest and fastest of the currently operating coasters at 200 feet and 70 mph.
Is Hurricane Harbor Atlanta included with Six Flags Over Georgia admission?
Yes. General park admission includes Hurricane Harbor Atlanta, so a single ticket covers both the rides and the water park on the same day.
Do I need to pay for parking separately at Six Flags Over Georgia?
Yes, parking is billed separately from admission, with a standard lot and a closer preferred lot at different price points. Several season pass tiers include free parking as a benefit.
What happened to Georgia Gold Rusher?
Georgia Gold Rusher, the world’s first Intamin Ultra Surf, opened in March 2025 but is closed for the entire 2026 season so its manufacturer can upgrade the ride vehicles for performance and reliability. It’s expected to reopen in 2027.
Is it cheaper to buy Six Flags Over Georgia tickets online or at the gate?
Buying single-day tickets online in advance is consistently cheaper than paying at the gate, and prices also vary by date, with peak summer and weekend days typically costing more.
When is Six Flags Over Georgia open?
The park runs a seasonal schedule: limited weekend-only days in early spring and late fall, daily operation through summer, a winter closure, and select event days for Fright Fest and Holiday in the Park. Gates typically open around 10 a.m., but hours vary by date, so check the official hours calendar.
Are there height requirements for the biggest coasters?
Yes. Goliath requires riders to be at least 54 inches tall, and Twisted Cyclone requires 48 inches. Requirements vary ride by ride across the park.
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