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Six Flags Continued from Page 87 bankruptcy with its debt reduced by $1.7 billion, according to the park. “While the day-to-day operations of our park were never impacted, it’s very exciting to envision a future that will allow us to rapidly grow and expand the array of services and entertainment for every single guest,” said Six Flags Over Georgia Park President Melinda Ashcraft. “Investing in the infrastructure of our park will also remain a top priority. For Six Flags Atlanta Properties, that means continuing to improve and upgrade all elements of the park and planning for new rides, attractions and special events over the next several years, including of course our highly-anticipated 50th anniversary season in 2011.” Six Flags kicked off its daily operations with recording artist Jeremy Camp and the Bamboozle Roadshow Festival, a jam packed day of performances featuring some of today’s hottest bands including Good Charlotte, Hanson and Boys Like Girls. With more than 100 rides,
games, shows, and family attractions, Six Flags Over Georgia boasts 10 roller coasters, including the hyper-coaster Goliath, one of the tallest coasters in the Southeast. Skull Island features slides and splashes for guests of every age, and Thomas Tow and BUGS BUNNY World provide fun for the park’s smallest guests. Also new for the 2010 season is The Looney Tunes Dance Off with the famous Looney Tunes characters and Dick Clark’s Face the Music, where participants test their music skills during an interactive game show. Also new at the park is the Crazy Horse Deli and the M-Porium, a retail location that features M&M and Mars candy favorites and souvenirs. The park resumes weekend operation beginning Aug. 14, with additional operating dates during Fright Fest. In addition to amusements and games, Six Flags has shown a commitment each year to community involvement. Six Flags Friends, the park’s philanthropic arm, Six Flags Over Georgia and Cure Kids Cancer once again combined forces in support of children and families whose lives have been impacted by pediatric cancer. “A Walk In The Park”
returned in 2010 for the third year to raise awareness and funding for the leading cause of death among children. On June 13, employees and guests donned walking shoes to shine the spotlight on the children’s health issue. Since the inception of Six Flags’ partnership with Cure Kids Cancer in 2008, Six Flags guests and “A Walk In The Park” participants have raised more than $750,000. The money benefits the Aflac Cancer Center and Blood Disorders Service at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta through the Cure Kids Cancer initiative, with 100 percent of donated funds going to research and programs that directly improve the care of patients. “A truly rewarding aspect of my career is having the chance to meet and be inspired by the courageous children who are battling cancer, as well as individuals who commit their time and energy to supporting the fight against pediatric cancer,” said Sarah Waters, director of Children’s Miracle Network and Cure Kids Cancer. On June 25, White Water hosted the 2010 Atlanta Duck Derby, which featured thousands of yellow rubber ducks racing in the Little Hooch. The yellow rubber ducks were on sale for purchase at $5
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From left to right, Lilli, Adrienne and Hannah Boyd slide down the Tornado water ride at Six Flags’ White Water in Marietta. each to raise funds towards Special Olympics Georgia in providing year-round sports training and competition to children and adults with intel-
lectual disabilities. For tickets prices to Six Flags Over Georgia and Six Flags White Water, visit SixFlags.com.
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Tot Continued from Page 86 Brooklyn said. “Kids do not know that. So if they don’t know that they’ll just keep on doing it. And when they learn, they’ll stop.” In the process of publishing the book, Kelly, a web developer, decided to start a website not only to promote the book, but also to offer kids a fun place online to learn about the earth and play anti-littering interactive games. Soon the book was selling on the Earth Saver Girl website, and was later released on Amazon. Although Kelly says they won’t learn how many copies it has sold until it has been on the website for 30 days, she does know that it is selling, since it has risen in the popularity rankings on Amazon.
The list price for the softcover book is $6.49. Kelly also says she has received inquiries from Harper Collins Publishers about the book, and will most likely sell the rights to the book to a larger publishing company. Brooklyn’s teacher at Austell Intermediate, Jane Zellers, said she is not at all surprised that one of her star students authored a book, but did admit she was impressed by its length and detail. “I thought the book was really cute. I was shocked by how long it is with the dialogue and all,” Zellers said. “Because normally kids at her age aren’t interested in writing something that detailed.” Brooklyn scored a perfect on the reading portion of her CRCT test this spring, something her mom was so proud of that she framed the results and put them up in her daughter’s room.
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