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| | Dragon Con - Open Encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06) |
 | | In 1990, Dragon Con launched the Atlanta Comics Expo and the Georgia Fantasy Convention, both of which are now part of the annual multi-media popular arts event that crosses over into fantasy, horror, gaming, and comics, with broad ranges which extend from books, art, and film to computer animation, special effects, and music. |
 | | In 1998, Dragon Con established the Julie Award, in honor of Julius Schwartz, bestowed for universal achievement spanning multiple genres, selected each year by an esteemed panel of industry professionals. |
 | | The 25,000 member convention takes over a six-square block area of downtown Atlanta adjacent to the 1996 Summer Olympics Village, and is hosted by an 850-member volunteer staff to raise thousands of dollars each year for local and national charities. |
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