Dragon Con cancels 2020 event because of coronavirus pandemic

ATLANTA — COVID-19 has claimed another Atlanta event.

For the first time in 34 years, Dragon Con, the internationally-known science fiction, fantasy, and pop culture convention, will not be held. The decision comes in response to the ongoing pandemic.

“After an exhaustive attempt to organize a much smaller, more focused, and socially distanced convention, it became apparent that we could not, in good faith, move forward with our 2020 event,” convention co-chair Rachel Reeves said. “We are heartbroken and did not make this decision lightly. Above all else, we want to thank our fans, our hotel partners, the ACVB, and the City of Atlanta for their support over these past few months.”