Are you looking for something new to do this New Year’s Eve? Maybe you want to take a break from the ordinary and do something memorable. The good news is, Georgia is filled with New Year’s fun no matter which city you turn to. From the smallest towns to more densely populated areas, here are the most spectacular New Year Celebrations in Georgia.

1. The Possum Drop—Tallapoosa, Georgia
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I'm not sure what could be more out-of-the-ordinary for your New Year's Eve celebration than a possum dropping in a caged ball to welcome the new year. Each year, the stuffed possum named Spencer is lowered in front of thousands in Tallapoosa for a totally unique and memorable celebration.
2. Dropping of The Edelweiss—Helen, Georgia
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The family-friendly event in Alpine Helen, Georgia draws crowds every year for some old fashioned, good spirited, wholesome New Year's Fun. Enjoy the live music, dancing, delicious food, and of course, the dropping of the edelweiss at midnight.
3. The Shamrock Drop—Dublin, Georgia
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Every year in Dublin, Georgia a giant shamrock is lowered at midnight from the top of The Fred Roberts. Thousands will gather for a festive and spirited time in this small town.
4. Geranium Drop—McDonough, Georgia
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If it's not a possum, shamrock, or edelweiss, then it of course has to be geraniums. In the city of geraniums, McDonough, Georgia drops a huuuuge geranium at midnight for their New Year's Eve party. It truly is a sight to see each and every year.

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5. Perry Buzzard Drop—Perry, Georgia
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While New York has the lighted ball and Atlanta has the peach, Perry, Georgia has the giant buzzard named Bob. Every year the residents of Perry, plus visitors to the town, watch the giant buzzard drop to the ground in honor of ringing in the New Year.
6. Up the Cup—Savannah, Georgia
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This non-traditional New Year's Celebration on River Street in Savannah draws huge crowds every year. Instead of dropping the ball at midnight, Savannah Waterfront Association raises a 6-foot to-go cup in honor of the new year.
7. Winged Disco Ball Drop—Duluth, Georgia
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Every year the beautiful city of Duluth, Georgia hosts a New Year's Eve Extravaganza filled with food, live music, fireworks, games, and of course, a winged disco ball drop at midnight. It is the perfect event to take the whole family and celebrate the year together.
8. Flashlight 5K—Lawrenceville, Georgia
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Or maybe you want your New Year's Eve celebration to be less partying and more bang for your bod. In that case, then Lawrenceville, Georgia is where you should go. The Flashlight 5K sends runners off into the darkness of town with only their flashlights or headlamps to guide them through the trail. It's quiet, peaceful, and serene.

Did we miss any other Georgia New Year’s celebrations? Share with us! Otherwise, if Georgia holiday celebrations are where your mind is, then you’ll love Why Savannah, Georgia is The Most Magical Place to Celebrate Christmas.

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