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Six Flags Over Georgia Is Closed All March
Six Flags Over Georgia announced Friday that the park will be closed due to the risk of Coronavirus spreading.
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COBB COUNTY, GA — Six Flags Over Georgia announced on Friday that the park will be closed through the end of March. Officials said they are following the guidance of federal, state, and local authorities.
"As of today, many states have declared a state of emergency and are recommending that all non-essential gatherings of large groups be postponed or canceled," Six Flags said in a statement.
"While there have been no reported cases of COVID-19 at this property, the safety of our guests and team members is always our highest priority. We will continue to closely monitor these evolving conditions, and will follow the most current guidance from federal, state, and local officials."
At the end of the month they said they will re-evaluate.
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