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    Villa Rica, Georgia - Wikipedia

    Villa Rica /ˌvɪlə ˈrɪkə/ (Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese translation: Rich Village) is a city in Carroll and Douglas counties with an unincorporated portion in Paulding County in the U.S. state of Georgia. Located roughly 30 miles west of Atlanta, a decision to develop housing on a large tract of land led to a … See more

    The location which was to become Villa Rica was originally settled in 1826 along what is now Dallas Highway. This land was See more

    Villa Rica is located in northeastern Carroll County, northwestern Douglas County and Unincorporated Paulding County at 33°43′55″N 84°55′12″W / 33.73194°N 84.92000°W See more

    Carroll County School District
    The Carroll County School District provides education from pre-school through grade twelve … See more

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    • Thomas A. Dorsey Festival, closest Saturday to July 1, features gospel music and blues
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    • Mary Talley Anderson. The History of Villa Rica (City of Gold). Privately printed, 1976. See more

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  4. THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Villa Rica - Tripadvisor

    90-Minute Narrated Sightseeing Trolley Tour in Atlanta
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    Atlanta's Black History and Civil Rights Tour
    Confirmation will be received at time of booking; Most travelers can participate; This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled bec…
    2 Hour Historic Market Food Tour and Hands-On Biscuit Class
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  6. The Best Things To Do In Villa Rica, GA - TravelAwaits

  7. 21 Best Things to Do in Villa Rica, GA - Travel Lens

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    Villa Rica, Georgia is located about 35 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Most travelers know Villa Rica only by Exit 24 off I-20 West. However, if you head to the center of this small Georgia town, you’ll discover it’s an intersection where art, culture, and history meet. We found Villa Rica to be a delightful town with lots of hidden finds.
    Villa Rica is known as the City of Gold where arts and culture are at the heart and soul of the community. The city boasts the first Gold Strike in Georgia and that history is captured daily at the Pine Mountain Gold Museum at Stockmar Park, the historical landmark for the city.
    The city was incorporated as Villa Rica in 1881. The name Villa Rica is derived from the Spanish for "rich village", and the city's name change was done to help promote the gold that had been found in the area. Shortly after the arrival of the wagons in 1826, gold was discovered there.
    This is a handbill originally distributed to announce a land sale in Villa Rica, Georgia, circa 1882. With the arrival of the new railroad line, Hixtown and Cheevestown combined to become the new City of Villa Rica. The first train rolled through town in June 1882. A round trip ticket from the Union Passenger Depot in Atlanta was only $1.00.
  10. Villa Rica, A Georgia Mountain Getaway – Travel the …

    WEBNov 18, 2020 · Many know Villa Rica only by its exit on I-20 west. Only a short 35-minute drive from Atlanta, Villa Rica makes the perfect Georgia Mountain getaway. This small Georgia town packs a lot of punch with …

  11. Villa Rica Things to Do | Official Georgia Tourism

    WEBTrails & Tours. Historic Sites, Trails & Tours. History & Heritage Museums. Gem/Gold Mining. Hiking. Villa Rica. Visit Website.

  12. Villa Rica Convention & Visitors Bureau | Visit Northwest Georgia