Photos: Six Flags debuts renovated Blue Hawk ride

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Photos: Six Flags debuts renovated Blue Hawk ride

Photos: First ride of Blue Hawk roller coaster was reserved for active-duty military and their families.

Six Flags opened the revamped Ninja roller coaster to the public on June 9, 2016, under a new name voted on by Six Flags fans. The roller coaster formerly known for its rough and jerky ride is now called "Blue Hawk."

Six Flags opened the revamped Ninja roller coaster to the public on June 9, 2016, under a new name voted on by Six Flags fans. The roller coaster formerly known for its rough and jerky ride is now called "Blue Hawk." BRANT SANDERLIN/BSANDERLIN@AJC.COM

Six Flags opened the revamped Ninja roller coaster to the public Thursday afternoon, with the first ride taken by members of the military and their families. The new name, Blue Hawk, was voted on by Six Flags fans. BRANT SANDERLIN/BSANDERLIN@AJC.COM

Six Flags opened the revamped Ninja roller coaster to the public on June 9, 2016, under a new name. The roller coaster formerly known for its rough and jerky ride is now called "Blue Hawk" Changes to the track, cars and harnesses system have resulted in a smoother ride. The first rides were given to members of the military and their families before being open to the public. The name Blue Hawk was voted on by Six Flags fans. BRANT SANDERLIN/BSANDERLIN@AJC.COM

June 9, 2016 Atlanta: Six Flags opened the revamped Ninja roller coaster to the public Thursday afternoon under a new name. The roller coaster formerly known for its rough and jerky ride is now called "Blue Hawk" Changes to the track, cars and harnesses system resulted in a smoother ride. The first rides were given to members of the military and their families before being open to the general public. BRANT SANDERLIN/BSANDERLIN@AJC.COM

Six Flags opened the revamped Ninja roller coaster to the public on June 9, 2016, under a new name: "Blue Hawk" Changes to the track, cars and harnesses system have resulted in a smoother ride. The first rides were given to members of the military and their families before being open to the public. The name Blue Hawk was voted on by Six Flags fans. BRANT SANDERLIN/BSANDERLIN@AJC.COM

The roller coaster formerly known for its rough and jerky ride is now called "Blue Hawk" Changes to the track, cars and harnesses system has resulted in a smoother ride. The first rides were given to members of the military and their families before being open to the public. The name Blue Hawk was voted on by Six Flags fans. BRANT SANDERLIN/BSANDERLIN@AJC.COM

Six Flags opened the revamped Ninja roller coaster to the public on June 9, 2016, under a new name. The roller coaster formerly known for its rough and jerky ride is now called "Blue Hawk," A name voted on by Six Flags fans. BRANT SANDERLIN/BSANDERLIN@AJC.COM

Six Flags opened the revamped Ninja roller coaster to the public on June 9, 2016, under a new name. The roller coaster formerly known for its rough and jerky ride is now called "Blue Hawk" Changes to the track, cars and harnesses system has resulted in a smoother ride. The first rides were given to members of the military and their families before being open to the public. The name Blue Hawk was voted on by Six Flags fans. BRANT SANDERLIN/BSANDERLIN@AJC.COM

Six Flags opened a new ride on June 8, 2016, called Blue Hawk. The first ride was reserved for active members of the military and their families, and then open to the public for the remainder of the day. EMILY JENKINS/ EJENKINS@AJC.COM

Blue Hawk, formerly known as Ninja, has a few improvements including a smoother ride and more-secure seating. EMILY JENKINS/ EJENKINS@AJC.COM

Six Flags opened a new ride Thursday, June 8, 2016, called Blue Hawk, formerly known as Ninja. The first ride was reserved for active members of the military and their families. EMILY JENKINS/ EJENKINS@AJC.COM

Blue Hawk, formerly known as Ninja, has a few improvements including a smoother ride and more-secure seating. EMILY JENKINS/ EJENKINS@AJC.COMEMILY JENKINS/ EJENKINS@AJC.COM

Six Flags opened a new ride on June 8, 2016, called Blue Hawk, formerly known as Ninja. The first ride was reserved for active members of the military and their families, and then open to the public for the remainder of the day. EMILY JENKINS/ EJENKINS@AJC.COM

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Six Flags opened the revamped Ninja roller coaster to the public on June 9, 2016, under a new name voted on by Six Flags fans. The roller coaster formerly known for its rough and jerky ride is now called "Blue Hawk."

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