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Come to Villa Rica and be  Amazed!

     Only 35 minutes from Atlanta, Villa Rica is an amazing place, brimming with history,
     authentic early 1900s architecture, local shops and eateries, and entertainment. Stroll
      along our historic downtown sidewalks lined with crepe myrtles. Stop to appreciate the
      architecture of Wick’s Tavern, West Georgia’s oldest commercial structure. Experience
      the feel of an old mercantile. Choose from a variety of shops and restaurants filled with
      treasures and tastes you can find only here.
      Speaking of treasures, panning for gold isn’t just an Old West pastime. Visitors today
      can pan for gold and gems at the Pine Mountain Gold Museum right here in Villa Rica,
      site of the first Gold Strike in the United States.

       Outdoorsy types will strike it rich in Villa Rica with its many trails, parks and lake
       fishing. And everyone is invited to pack a picnic and bring a blanket to The MILL
       amphitheater for an evening of toe-tapping music by local and regional bands.

          Explore Villa Rica’s history through our native sons and
              daughters who made a name for themselves:


        Thomas A. Dorsey, “Father of   Maidie Ruth Norman, African-American
        Gospel Music” and writer of “Take My   radio, stage, film and television actress of
        Hand Precious Lord” among many other   the mid-20th century
        gospel songs
                               Fred E. “Dixie” Walker,
        Jae Crowder, player in the   mid-century Major League Baseball
        National Basketball Association   outfielder for the New York Yankees,
                               Chicago White Sox, Detroit Tigers, Brooklyn
        Rod Man, stand-up comedian and winner   Dodgers, and Pittsburgh Pirates
        of Last Comic Standing Season 8
                               Asa Griggs Candler,
                               who purchased the Coca-Cola Company
                               from chemist John Stith Pemberton and
                               developed it as a major company


                          Whatever your
                          interest, you’ll find
                          Villa Rica is simply
                          amazing!
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