Event Information



VIP Tickets ~ Schedule of Events ~ Alcohol Policy
General Information

*Scroll to bottom of page to see all information and details.



Schedule for NYE 2026




2:00 PM until Midnight
(times are approximate)



Possum Drop Pageant
Tuesday NYE 3:00 PM



Tallapoosa Cultural Arts Center
(Click photo for more info)




Kids Zone / Carnival Rides
Opens Wednesday NYE 2:00 PM
Early Drop 9:00 PM



The Kids Zone Area
will be open in the afternoon
before the activies of the evening.





DJ Music
Greet Guest
Announcements

6:00 PM to 7:00 PM





SkynFolks
Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute
December 31, 2025
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM



Click photo for more information




Stage Changeover.
Announcements
Our Host George Franco
Tallapoosa Mayor Brett Jones
Event Organizer Danny Welch
9:00 PM to 10:00 PM





The M-80s
December 31, 2025
10:00 PM to Midnight



Chick photo for more information





Greeting and Announcements
From our Host - George Franco



George Franco, Atlanta's Favorite Media Personality welcomes guest to The Possum Drop.





Midnight - Fireworks Display



Fireworks Display to ring in the 2026





VIP
Access and Accommodations



Hospitality / VIP Tent



NYE 2026 will be a Special Entertainment Event





Your VIP Access puts you Up Close to all of the happenings of the evening.



Hospitality / VIP Tent Next To Main Stage



Reserved for Paying Guest Only





Only a Limited Number of Tickets Are Available. On Sale November 1, 2025

Email us your reservation. vip@thepossumdrop.com



Meet & Greet with Band Members, Prominent Guest and Organizers



You never know who you will see at the Possum Drop





Comedian Gary Cargal attends NYE and chats with our Host George Franco and Organizer Danny Welch at the VIP Tent



Band Members Celebrate NYE with Midnight Toast



The VIP Tent is The Ultimate NYE Experience





*Must be 21 years old to enter.

*No Pets Allowed

*Cash Bar with Beer & Wine inside tent. *The tent is heated and has seating.

*Free Coffee and Bottle Water.

*Champagne Toast at Midnight.

*VIP Pass with Lanyard.

*Meet & Greet with Band Members.

*College Bowl Games televised if being played on NYE.

*Free Gifts and Door Prizes.



VIP Ticket Information
Tickets on sale November 01-2025



Ticket Price:
$75.00 Per Person
$130.00 Per Couple

Email Your Reservation Request.
(Reserve Now, Pay by December 27 - 2025)
vip@thepossumdrop.com
or
Call Tallapoosa City Hall at number below to request tickets.



*Send us your Name and Contact Information including Phone Number.

*Tell us How Many Tickets You Want To Reserve.

*Your Payment MUST BE RECEIVED by December 27-2025.

*Make Checks Payable to The City of Tallapoosa, GA. RE: Possum Drop.

Mail Payment to:

City of Tallapoosa.

25 E Alabama St, Tallapoosa, GA 30176

**Order and Pay by Phone to The City of Tallapoosa:

770-574-2345

Press Option 2 or 4


Questions: email us at: info@thepossumdrop.com


***Beware of Scams***

Tickets are ONLY AVAILABLE through our provided email addresses:

vip@thepossumdrop.com or info@thepossumdrop.com

All payments must be made directly to the City of Tallapoosa, GA.






Sponsor Spotlight



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Sponsor Spotlight



J. RYAN BROWN LAW LLC





470-375-0442



Sponsor Spotlight



Thomas Struts





Men's Clothing Store

101 Head Ave, Tallapoosa, GA 30176-1220, United States, Tallapoosa, GA



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Harry T's Car Wash & Lube





Harry T's Car Wash & Lube has been washing, waxing, repairing, and maintaining cars to tip top shape in Carrollton, GA since 1986!

730 Bankhead Hwy, Carrollton, GA, United States, Georgia (770) 836-1515



Sponsor Spotlight



Price Creek
Animal Hospital





Veterinarian

401 Price Creek Rd, Bremen, GA, United States, Georgia (770) 537-6705



Sponsor Spotlight



Bollen's Hearth Shop





Come visit our showroom to see our 50+ wood and gas units on display. We stock everything on our showroom floor as well as a variety of DuraVent and Gray Metal Piping. Additionally, we are happy to custom order products if we don’t have the best item for your project.

770-646-5858



Sponsor Spotlight



Advanced Chiropractic





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145 Head Avenue, Tallapoosa, GA, United States, Georgia (770) 574-5005



9:00PM
Early Drop
for the Kids





The kids will love all the games, rides and fun in our Kid's Zone.

A Special Early Drop complete

with a Fireworks Display will be held at 9:00PM in the Kid's Zone Area.




Please Read the following information below concerning our event.



Alcoholic Beverages Policy
New Year's Eve
December 31, 2025
Alcohol Wristband Required





Approved Alcohol Ordinance for NYE December 31, 2025


Beer and Wine may be carried and consumed in the Historic Downtown District of Tallapoosa during the activities on NYE December 31, 2025 with the following requirements:

*Purchase of an Alcohol Wristband.

*Beverages must be purchased from the Beer Tent at:

*Johnny's Bar

*VIP Tent

*Beverages must be in the 16oz. Souvenir Cup supplied at point of purchase.


* No Coolers Allowed.


*The cost of the Alcohol Wristband will be $5.00 and will require a Photo ID to purchase.


*A Photo ID will also be required at the point of purchase.


Alcohol Wristbands Sold at these locations:​

*Johnny's Bar Beer Tent.

*Possum Drop Tee Shirt Tent

*VIP Tent next to main stage.


Click Photo for Information Map

(The allowance to carry and consume Alcohol Beverages in the Downtown Historic District is approved for Wednesday December 31, 2025 ONLY





Have a Safe and Happy New Year!





We hope you enjoy the festivities at The Possum Drop, but remember to


​ Drink Responsibly and Don't Drive Drunk !

​

**** If you feel you have consumed too much alcohol to drive, go to an Officer On Duty or our VIP Tent Next To The Main Stage, let us know you might be too impaired to drive and we will make sure you get home safely. ****


Don't begin 2026 with a Costly DUI !!



Sponsor Spot Light
Fortress Storage
Bremen ~ Douglasville ~ Villa Rica





Thanks to Fortress Storage for their Sponsorship of our Fireworks Display!



Food Vendors



Food Truck's and Vendors will be in various locations at the celebration.





Tee Shirt Sales





Tee Shirts, Hats, Caps and more will be On Sale at our Tee Shirt Tent on Head Ave. near the main stage.

An ATM will be located next to the tent for your convenience.



NO PETS ALLOWED

Please Leave All Pets At Home





Because of the Crowd Size, Loud Music and Fireworks, Please DO NOT BRING PETS to the event.



Hearing Protection is recommended for Children and others who may be sensitive to loud music and sound.





The bands, music on the PA System and other audio may be loud at times. We highly recommend Hearing Protection if you are sensitive to loud noise or if you stand near the stage or sound equipment.



Parking





Parking is allowed on the side of city streets, parking lots of closed businesses and church parking lots. See the Shuttle Bus Section for Park & Ride Services.

Click on photo for Information Map



Porta-Johns or Portable Toilets





Portable Toilets will be located in the Kid's Zone area and in the parking lot across the street from the Church near the main stage on Head Ave.

Click on photo for Information Map



Weather





Remember to Dress Warm and be prepared in case of rain. This is an outside event with no heat or shelter in the event of rain. Sometimes the weather can change quickly.

No Seating Is Provided. Bring a SMALL Portable Chair if you do not want to stand.



In case of Emergency
Dial 911
Medical and Law Enforcement Personal
will be on site during the event.





Tallapoosa, Georgia. USA


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