Six Flags Over Georgia’s newest rollercoaster going out of service for rest of 2026

Six Flags Over Georgia’s Georgia Gold Rusher will be shut down for enhancements for the rest of 2026. \ CBS

Six Flags Over Georgia’s newest roller coaster is going out of service for the rest of the year for enhancements.

The Georgia Gold Rusher first opened at the park in 2025 in Six Flags Over Georgia’s ScreamPunk section.

Themed after panning for gold, the ride featured a first-of-its-kind “Ultra Surf” free-spinning gondola, which reached speeds of up to 60 miles per hour, the park’s website said.

On Monday, Six Flags announced that the ride’s manufacturer would make enhancements to the Gold Rusher’s vehicle to improve its performance, availability, and reliability. Those improvements will take until the park’s 2027 season.

“We know our guests are excited to experience this roller coaster, and we share your disappointment that we are not able to open it this year,” the park wrote on its website. “However, we believe the manufacturer’s enhancements will allow us to deliver the consistent and reliable ride experience that our guests deserve.”

Six Flags officials have not shared any details about what the enhancements will be or when they expect the ride to be back in operation next year.