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Famous Son: Thomas A. Dorsey Get Down, Downtown Villa Rica
4 Born in Villa Rica on July 1, 1899 Historic Downtown Villa Rica has something for every resident or
4 Known as Georgia Tom early in his career visitor. This vibrant district has a great selection of dining options,
and was a leading blues pianist from classic and local flavors to exotic and foreign cuisine.
4 Father of Gospel Music The Villa Rica Main Street Program supports and celebrates local
4 Composed over 400 blues and gospel songs businesses, promotes revitalization and highlights downtown as
4 Wrote Take My Hand, Precious Lord—world’s the heart of the community.
most popular blues-gospel song The MILL Amphitheater hosts concerts, festivals, annual
4 Coined the name “gospel” events, shows and more. Holding 2,500 people, this slice of
4 Moved to Chicago in 1919 during the Great greenspace gives the community a spot to gather, enjoy life
Migration and died there in 1993 and support downtown. The Mill Amphitheater

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