Opened in 1967, the park takes its name from the six flags that have flown over some part of Georgia during its long history—Spain, France, Great Britain, the United States, the Confederacy, and the state of Georgia.
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Originally, the company was known as Six Flags, Corp., and later Six Flags, Inc. Founded in the 1960s, its name is derived from its first property, Six Flags Over Texas.
Six Flags Over Texas, which opened in 1961, was named for the “Six Flags of Texas” – a display of flags representing the six countries whose flag has flown over the state.
In 2012, Six Flags combined its 160-acre (65 ha) Great Adventure with its 350-acre (140 ha) Wild Safari animal park to form Six Flags Great Adventure & Safari park. At 510 acres (210 ha), it is the second-largest theme park in the world following Disney's Animal Kingdom.
The six flags comes from the six nations that have governed Texas during its history. These flags include Spain, France, Mexico, the Republic of Texas, the United States of America, and the Confederate States of America. When the park opened in 1961, it had themed areas for each flag.
The shareholder case alleges that Six Flags misled investors in 2018 and 2019 about the company's progress on an ambitious plan to expand its international footprint with the construction of as many as 20 new theme parks in China. By early 2020, the plan was in tatters.
In 1992, Hurricane Andrew pummeled South Florida and the water park closed for good. Efforts to relocate the park to other areas in Florida failed as well. These days, Six Flags fans living in Florida have to drive north to Georgia to find the nearest park.
Six Flags Over Georgia is a smoke-free facility, so please plan accordingly. Smoking is allowed in 11 designated smoking areas listed on all Park Map and Guides. Arrange a meeting place and time in case your party becomes separated.
Six Flags Over Georgia is Atlanta's largest, most exciting theme park! If your family is looking for things to do in Atlanta, Georgia, you've come to the right place.
Wynne, Jr. in 1961, upon the opening of Six Flags Over Texas. Six Flags Theme Parks is a fully-owned subsidiary of Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (formerly Premier Parks), who purchased the company from Time Warner in 1998.