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    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

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    • Thomas A. Dorsey Festival, closest Saturday to July 1, features gospel music and blues
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  2. Villa Rica | Official Georgia Tourism & Travel Website

    WEBAug 6, 2022 · Villa Rica. Located just 35 mile west of downtown Atlanta, Villa Rica is conveniently located just off Interstate 20. Villa Rica can boast the first Gold Strike in the United States, as well as being home to Coca …

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    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.
    Villa Rica translates to “Rich Village” in Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese. Nicknamed the “City of Gold,” Villa Rica is in Douglas and Carroll Counties, Georgia. Aside from its remarkable history and culture, the city offers recreational and leisure activities that attract many visitors yearly.
    Villa Rica is in the Atlanta metropolitan statistical area . Still standing, Wicks Tavern was built in 1830 and was major competition for Hix Tavern. The location which was to become Villa Rica was originally settled in 1826 along what is now Dallas Highway.
    Villa Rica is rich in history and is home to Coca-Cola legend Asa Candler and Gospel Music founder Thomas A. Dorsey. The city has gained notoriety of late from such hometown celebrities as Boston Celtic Jae Crowder and comedian (and Season 8 winner of The Last Comic Standing) Rod Man.
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  5. Villa Rica Things to Do | Official Georgia Tourism

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

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

  7. WEBCity of Villa Rica, Villa Rica, Georgia. 10,187 likes · 810 talking about this · 412 were here. The City of Villa Rica; a safe, thriving, diverse...

  8. 21 Best Things to Do in Villa Rica, GA - Travel Lens

  9. WEBNov 18, 2020 · 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 beautiful outdoor spaces, fun and delicious food, and …