Monday, March 4, 2013
Ashcraft worked as a ride operator the year the park opened.
Six Flags Over Georgia today announced the retirement of its park president, Melinda Ashcraft, capping a 45-year career with Six Flags. Ashcraft worked as a ride operator the year the park opened. She continued to rise through the ranks, holding a number of managerial positions at parks in St. Louis, Mo.; Ft. Lauderdale, Fl.; Valencia, Calif.; Louisville, Ky.; and San Antonio, Texas. Melinda has served as park president at Six Flags Over Georgia and Six Flags White Water since January 2004. In January of this year, Ms. Ashcraft became the fifth recipient of the prestigious Six Flags Angus G. Wynne lifetime achievement award in honor of her numerous organizational and community achievements. “When I began my journey at Six Flags Over …
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
More than a dozen business organizations, along with businesses and nonprofits from several counties, took part in last week’s “October Haunt After Hours” at Six Flags. See some photos from the event, and then add your own.
as several business organizations held the second-annual “October Haunt After Hours” The Oct. 24 event—put on by the Cobb County Chamber of Commerce, Douglas County Chamber of Commerce, Paulding County Chamber of Commerce and the South Cobb Business Association—drew hundreds of attendees who were treated to food and drinks, rides and appearances from several of the park’s ghoulish Fright Fest performers. Other business organizations that endorsed the event were the Acworth Business Association, Austell Business Association, East Cobb Business Association, Kennesaw Business Association, Marietta Business Association, Northeast Cobb Business Association, Paulding Business Association, Smyrna Business Association, Vinings Business Association…
Thursday, September 6, 2012
Active and reservist U.S. military members receive free Six Flags tickets for themselves and two dependents on Sept. 15-16 and 22-23.
- THE NEIGHBORHOOD FILES
-
Thursday, September 6, 2012
Six Flags Over Georgia is honoring the brave men and women serving in the United States Military with free admission to the Southeast’s largest theme park during Military Appreciation Days. Active and reservist U.S. Military will receive complimentary admission for themselves and up to two dependants any day September 15-16 and 22-23, 2012. To receive the complimentary tickets, a valid military identification card must be presented at any ticket booth at the park. If a service member is deployed during these two weekends, a spouse (with a valid military identification card) and up to two dependents may receive complimentary admission during Military Appreciation Days at Six Flags. Six Flags Over Georgia’s official hotel partner, the …
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Get ready for two new thrills at Six Flags Over Georgia and Six Flags White Water in 2013.
- THE NEIGHBORHOOD FILES
-
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Six Flags Atlanta Properties today announced two ground-breaking thrill rides will debut at Six Flags Over Georgia and Six Flags White Water in 2013. SkyScreamer, an extreme swing ride, will spin guests in a 98-foot circle at speeds of 40 miles per hour atop a 24-story tower. Thirty-two guests board the ride and sit two across in open-air swings as they climb to the top of the tower while spinning round and round, high above the ground below. SkyScreamer will be the tallest attraction in the park’s 45-year history, four stories taller than the park’s mega coaster, Goliath. At Six Flags White Water, Typhoon Twister will make landfall next summer as it sends riders barreling down an enclosed five-story drop before shooting out into a 67-…
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Have one last scream on Goliath, Daredevil or Superman for only $10 at Six Flags Over Georgia.
Six Flags Over Georgia and Atlanta-area Great Clips® locations are partnering up to host One Great Day at the Southeast’s largest regional theme park on Labor Day Monday, September 3, 2012. Anyone that purchases a full-price adult haircut at any metro-Atlanta Great Clips location will receive a voucher to purchase a Six Flags Over Georgia Labor Day admission ticket for just $10 + tax. Great Clips customers can purchase additional tickets as needed with the voucher for 50% off the main gate admission price. Vouchers are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Six Flags Over Georgia is currently open weekends only through October 28. Operating hours on Labor Day Monday for One Great Day are 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. For …
Friday, July 13, 2012
This roundup of weekend events in and around South Cobb has something for everyone.
- VOLUNTEERS IN THE NEWS
- Kiri Walton
-
Friday, July 13, 2012
Cow Appreciation Day at Chick-Fil-A What: Show your appreciation for cows and get free food from Chick-Fil-A! Come dressed in full-cow costume and get a free mail. Partially dressed cows receive a free entree. Here's some inspiration for your costume. Where: Chick-Fil-A on Austell Road When: All day Cost: Free Movie Night at Taylor-Brawner Park What: Watch "Big Miracle" while you enjoy Smyrna's Taylor Brawner Park. Carpooling to the park is encouraged. Where: Taylor-Brawner Park, 3180 Atlanta Road When: At dark Cost: Free Community-Wide Block Party What: TCC will participate in a Community Wide Block Party. Free food, entertainment and lots of door prizes and giveaways. TCC volunteers are needed. Please contact the Events Team for …
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Celebrate the Fourth of July at Six Flags Over Georgia.
Six Flags Over Georgia is a great place to spend time with your family and celebrate the 4th of July. The park will be open from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. so you and your family can enjoy all our rides, shows, and attractions, as well as a fireworks display that evening. Here are some tips to have fun and enjoy your day at Six Flags Over Georgia. 1. Arrange a meeting spot If everyone in your party separates to enjoy their favorite rides, find a good place to reconvene at the end of the day in time to watch our special fireworks show. Some easy-to-find locations at Six Flags Over Georgia include The Riverview Carousel, the fountain near the front gate, the entrance to SUPERMAN, and the Dare Devil Dive Stage. 2. Pick up a show schedule when you …
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Maybe the R&B star needed a ride at the themepark after having a rollercoaster of a year that included putting his mansion on the market due to nonpayment and having emergency throat surgery.
- THE NEIGHBORHOOD FILES
- Kiri Walton
-
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Just days after news broke that R. Kelly owed nearly $5 million in taxes, he (or perhaps a very convincing doppleganger) was spotted at Six Flags Over Georgia in Austell on June 16. The R & B star was smiling and being silly with an entourage that included two men who looked to be his age and two girls who were about 15 or 16 years old. From 2005-2010, R. Kelly has failed to pay $4.8 million in taxes to the IRS. According to a report from ABC News, Kelly owes $1,472,366.77 for 2005 alone. Last summer, it was discovered that Kelly had not paid the mortgage on his Chicago-area mansion for more than a year. He then faced a $2.9 million foreclosure suit, according to a Huffington Post report. His 11,000-square-foot home went on the market in …
Monday, June 18, 2012
The themepark celebrated its 45th anniversary with appearances from comedian Jeff Foxworthy, nearly 500 cupcakes and fireworks.
Six Flags Over Georgia celebrated 45 years on Saturday. Readers shared their favorite Six Flags memories with South Cobb Patch, and here are a few of our favorites: Tracy Murphy said, "We took our four year old son last year. He went on his first rollercoaster ride ever. To see the joy and excitement on his face when we got off was priceless! It's an experience we will all treasure as a family! Our son can't wait to go back to Six Flags to have fun and create more memories." Rev. David Pearce of Austell Presbyterian Church said, "It was 1970, and I was there with my church youth group. It was July 4 and a rainstorm earlier in the day had cleared many out of the park. We started riding the Great American Scream machine over and over. …
Friday, June 15, 2012
Patch rounds up some recent health inspection scores for South Cobb establishments.
Here are the latest Cobb County food service inspection scores, conducted by the Cobb & Douglas Public Health Department, for some of Six Flags Over Georgia's food service vendors: Cold Stone Creamery 275 Riverside Parkway Date: 5/31/12 Score: 100 Big Moe's 275 Riverside Parkway Date: 5/31/12 Score: 100 Hometown Funnel Cakes 275 Riverside Parkway Date: 5/31/12 Score: 100 Panda Express 275 Riverside Parkway Date: 5/31/12 Score: 100 Primo's Promenade Pizza 275 Riverside Parkway Date: 5/31/12 Score: 100
Syolvia Chapman
11:14 pm on Thursday, March 7, 2013
Congratulations to Melinda on a wonderful career with Six Flags. I had a privilege of working with her at Six Flags Magic Mountain in the 1980s. All my best for a wonderful retirement -- you deserve it. Sylvia C. more ›