The Latest: Dragon Con moves online over virus concerns
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ATLANTA — Organizers of Dragon Con, a popular sci-fi, fantasy and gaming convention in Atlanta, have announced that the in-person event will be canceled this year in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Dragon Con had been originally set to take place over Labor Day weekend. Officials announced Monday that it will be moved online for a virtual event, which would feature panels, highlights from past years and virtual costume contests. The convention was set to mark its 34th year in Atlanta. Organizers said last year`s event drew a record 85,000 participants across four days. Statewide confirmed coronavirus cases in Georgia approached 100,000 Monday. ——— HERE`S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE...