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Amid coronavirus, Atlanta Preservation Center cancels Phoenix Flies

The event series typically gives attendees an inside look at historic sites across the city

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By Courtney Kueppers
March 13, 2020

Amid coronavirus concerns, the Atlanta Preservation Center has called off the remainder of its annual Phoenix Flies programming.

"In view of the current public health situation with COVID-19, the Atlanta Preservation Center will be cancelling the remaining events for our 2020 Phoenix Flies festival, effective end of business on March 13, 2020," the center said in a post on its website.

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The event series typically gives attendees an inside look at historic sites across the city from the Atlanta Opera to the Fulton County Courthouse.

“We appreciate the wonderful reception of the first portion of the festival and will look forward to your attending next year's 2021 Phoenix Flies. Please check our website and social media for future events as the APC presents programs which highlight Atlanta's historic treasures throughout the year,” the website states.

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