The American Craft Show, scheduled for this weekend in Cobb County, has been canceled due to the coronavirus.

The show was scheduled for Friday through Sunday at the Cobb Galleria Centre.

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"Please know that we do not make this decision lightly," event planners posted on the fair's website. "On Monday, the world was in a different state than it is now. We hope to have your continued support as we work hard to do what is best for the health and safety of our artists and the general public."

Tickets purchased for the event will be transferred to next year’s craft fair.

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