Georgia Gold RusherThe New Gold Standard for Fun

Georgia Gold Rusher

Georgia Gold Rusher will remain closed for the 2026 season as the ride’s manufacturer completes enhancements to the ride’s vehicle. These enhancements will improve ride performance and availability. We anticipate it will reopen in 2027. We thank you for your patience as we work to deliver a more consistent ride experience for you.

The New Gold Standard for Fun

Six Flags Over Georgia has struck gold! The all-new Georgia Gold Rusher includes the first of its kind free-spinning gondola riding experience, delivering the ultimate thrill combo of a high-speed, high-elevation ride with twists, turns, and exciting water features.

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Georgia Gold Rusher’s Backstory

“There’s gold in them thar hills!” Georgia’s gold rush in the 1880s brought prospectors from far and wide to extract the precious ore. One such miner was William “Willy” Gibson, a young, smart entrepreneur with a wily streak.

With thoughts of “work smarter, not harder,” Gibson figured out a way to avoid the hard work of manual labor to mine gold. He used a steam-powered hydraulic excavator. The giant machine slugged forward and backward through a huge water reservoir, twisting and turning the dirt below with the hopes of loosening valuable gold from the soil. It worked beautifully—and offered folks a refreshing treat, too.

Sometimes when townspeople needed a break from the hot Georgia sun, Gibson let them cool off with a thrilling spin on the machine. Riders enjoyed refreshing mist of water as the mining sled careened up and down the U-shaped track.

What is free-spinning gondola seating?

Free-spinning gondola seating delivers an exhilarating experience like no other. Riders sit in outward-facing circles on two free-spinning platforms mounted to a massive gondola. The gondola launches back and forth on a 590-foot, U-shaped track reaching speeds up to 60 miles per hour.

The Georgia Gold Rusher packs in numerous hair-raising airtime experiences, taking riders to dizzying heights of up to 144 feet. When gravity eventually takes over, riders dive straight down and glide across a water reservoir. The unique free-spinning platform ensure guests enjoy a different thrill experience with each ride.