What is the name of the giant illuminated peach dropped at midnight in Atlanta, Georgia?

The Peach Drop is Atlanta, Georgia's giant illuminated peach lowered at midnight on New Year's Eve.

The event began in 1989 and was created as Atlanta's local counterpart to the Times Square Ball Drop. The peach reflects Georgia's nickname, the Peach State, and the fruit has long been an important symbol of the state. The celebration has included live entertainment and a public countdown, although its location and format have changed over the years.

The Peach Drop is not the same object as the Times Square Ball, and it is not a literal piece of fruit. It is a large constructed, illuminated prop designed for the ceremony. The event has also experienced interruptions and changes, including periods when it was canceled or moved. Those variations do not change the established name of the tradition: the Peach Drop. Atlanta's celebration shows how the ball-drop idea has been adapted into regional symbols across the United States.