Which U.S. city stages the Peach Drop on New Year's Eve?

Atlanta stages the Peach Drop on New Year's Eve. Instead of lowering a ball, the city traditionally lowers a large illuminated peach during the midnight countdown. The event takes place in downtown Atlanta and draws on Georgia's nickname, the Peach State.

The Peach Drop began in 1989 and has been held at different downtown locations over time. Its scale, programming, and exact venue can change, and some years have been affected by public-health measures or logistical decisions. The central idea remains a peach-shaped object descending as the old year ends.

Atlanta's event is often compared with the Times Square Ball Drop, but the objects reflect different local identities. The peach is a symbol connected with Georgia, while the New York event uses a crystal-covered ball. The Peach Drop is therefore a named Atlanta tradition, not a generic term for all Southern U.S. celebrations.