Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Now, the feedback received will be analyzed and added to a report to be presented to the Cobb Board of Commissioners.
The second stage of the Six Flags area Livable Communities Initiative study is complete. About 50 community members participated in the interactive visioning session on Thursday evening at the South Cobb Recreation Center. Now, Stantec, the consulting firm conducting the study, will analyze the feedback, conduct research and draft a report for the Cobb Board of Commissioners in January. Thursday’s interactive meeting included a short presentation by Stantec about the area’s existing conditions. After the presentation, participants split into groups and used maps to identify key improvements they would like to see, such as adding a turn signal at the intersection of Factory Shoals Road and Six Flags Drive or placing a lit marquee at the …
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Starting Oct. 1, Six Flags Over Georgia offers its annual Fright Fest at night and Halloween family fun during the day.
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Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Beginning on Saturday, Six Flags Over Georgia transforms into a ghoulish "scream park" with additional themed shows and attractions. The month-long celebration will take place on Saturdays and Sundays Oct. 1 through Oct. 30, plus Friday evenings Oct. 21 and 28. Don't miss the resurrection of The Terror Train, all-new attractions and the return of the award-winning show, Dr. Fright's CarnEVIL. Click below to learn more. However, it's not all frightful fun, there's also some family fun during the daytime for children 13 and under. Pumpkin painting, arts and crafts, trick or treating and scary story time will take place inside Bugs Bunny's Spooky Town. In addition, the little ones can also enjoy:
Sunday, September 11, 2011
The Austell theme park is offering complimentary admission for the men and women serving in the military and three of their dependents.
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Sunday, September 11, 2011
Active and reservist members of the U.S. military can present their current military identification cards at any of the Six Flags Over Georgia ticket windows Sept. 17-18 and 24-25 to receive complimentary admission for themselves and up to three dependants. If an individual serving in the military is deployed during these dates, their spouse and up to three dependants may receive complimentary admission during Military Appreciation Days. The spouse must present a current military identification card. If current members of the military need to purchase additional tickets, they may do so at a rate 50 percent less than the main-gate admission price. Retired U.S. Military may also purchase a ticket at a rate 50 percent less than the main-gate…
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
The amusement park is hiring this Saturday.
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Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Six Flags Over Georgia is already preparing for its Halloween tradition, Fright Fest. Outgoing individuals are needed to be part of one of the largest Halloween events in Atlanta. Auditions for the annual Fright Fest will be held Saturday. The park is looking for those unique acts, like zombies, vampires, sword-swallowers and fire-eaters as well as "scare actors. Candidates must be at least 16 years of age or older and complete an application online at www.sixflagsjobs.com prior to attending the auditions. Those who are chosen will make up to $10 per hour. For more information on Six Flags Over Georgia or Fright Fest, visit sixflags.com/overgeorgia.
Monday, August 1, 2011
On Sunday night, tweens from Metro Atlanta swooned while pop singer Mike Posner crooned out a few of his hits.
Pop singer Mike Posner played a set in front of about 2,000 tweens and their parents on Sunday night at Six Flags Over Georgia as part of the Starburst Concert Series. Posner is known for his hits, "Please Don't Go" and "Cooler Than Me," which he sang to close the show. Both songs have gone Platinum. The 23-year-old is from Michigan, and released his first album, "31 Minutes to Takeoff" in August 2010. The show on Sunday night lacked the energy expected of a 23-year-old pop singer. Posner looked tired, like someone going through the motions, but his fans had love for him just the same. Check out the video slideshow here.
Friday, July 22, 2011
In an effort to improve the Six Flags Corridor, an advisory council is hosting Six Flags Community Cafes for residents to express their needs and concerns.
Residents of the Six Flags Corridor, a three-mile span that consists of Six Flags Over Georgia and Interstate 20 West to Walton Reserve Apartments, are speaking out about the problems they see in their neighborhoods. And now, a dedicated taskforce is listening in an effort to implement positive change and spur economic development in the area. In June, the United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta awarded a $35,000 grant, designating the area an Opportunity Zone. Organizations like the Center for Family Resources and Georgia Power are collaborating for the three-year effort to improve the area by integrating feedback given at the Community Cafes, like the one hosted on Thursday night at the South Cobb Recreation Center by Rep. Alisha Morgan. …
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
The Dahlin family are visiting five Six Flags parks in three weeks.
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Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Even though he will have visited five different Six Flags amusement parks in three weeks’ time, Kyle Dahlin said every time he enters one of the parks he feels “nervousness. It’s a good feeling.” The Dahlin family of Southern California visited Six Flags Over Georgia on Monday as part of their coast-to-coast road trip. The Austell amusement park was the third on their journey to visit five different Six Flags parks across the country. The family, which consists of Kurt and his wife, Michelle and their two sons, 15-year-old Kyle and 12-year-old Aaron, were chosen for the trip as part of the Discover Coaster to Coaster Tour. (Discover Card is the official credit card of Six Flags. ) They were given a 2011 Ford Flex to drive as they trek from…
Monday, July 11, 2011
The successful Twithunts are back, but this time, Six Flags is using Facebook updates to let park-goers know where to find hidden prizes.
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Monday, July 11, 2011
So, here's the idea. Go to Six Flags Over Georgia on Tuesday and keep an eye on the park's Facebook updates. Throughout the day, they’ll be posting clues to where you can find some awesome prizes. And what, exactly, are the prizes? Well, they'll have Flash Passes, iTunes Gift Cards, Coca-Cola Prize Packs and $25 Discover Cards. There’ll be some other cool items up for grabs, as well.
Saturday, July 9, 2011
Today is National Looney Tunes Day at Six Flags Over Georgia.
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Saturday, July 9, 2011
Today, the Cartoon Network presents National Looney Tunes Day at Six Flags Over Georgia. Everyone's favorite Looney Tunes characters will be at the park to celebrate the event. There will also be giveaways, exclusive sneak peeks at Cartoon Networks’ The Looney Tunes Show and the Ultimate Grand Prize: the “Family of the Day” Prize Pack. The “Family of the Day” will win the ultimate Six Flags prize package: four The FLASH Passes, four Six Flags sports bottles with free refills, a family meal deal, $100 in Bugs Bunny Bucks and a souvenir photo of the family with Looney Tunes characters. This event is a promotion of the release of The Looney Tunes Show, an all-new, modern half-hour comedy series starring Bugs Bunny and his best friend, Daffy …
Saturday, July 2, 2011
The Cobb County Police Department offers tips on how to enjoy the Fourth of July while staying within the law and out of the hospital.
The Six Flags Over Georgia fireworks event is one of many events around Atlanta where families can enjoy firework shows from a safe distance during the Fourth of July. But if you choose to celebrate at home, the Cobb County Police Department is advising you do so safely and within the law. Here's what the department says is legal in Georgia: Here are the standard safety practices that the department says are recommended by the U. S. Fire Administration and other related organizations:
Tamisha Peterson
10:40 am on Wednesday, November 23, 2011
I LOVE to see the involvement of the children in this process. I wish there were others. They were truly engaged. more ›