Villa Rican Newspaper

01/01/2024

How sweet it is! Thanks to you, today marks 16 years for Amy Brown State Farm! Some things have changed, but we still get up every morning excited about helping our customers and friends protect their families and prepare for the future. We look forward to helping life go right for you in 2024! Anniversary

11/09/2023

Christmas on Main and our Reindeer Run will be here soon! Make sure to mark your calendars and join us! ✨🎄🎁🦌🎉

⭐️ Saturday, December 2, 2023 ⭐️
📍 The MILL Amphitheater

To Register for the Reindeer Run:
https://www.active.com/villa-rica-ga/running/distance-running-races/reindeer-run-5k-and-egg-nog-jog-mile-2023

To register for the Parade:
https://downtownvillarica.com/christmas-parade/

🌟Vendor Applications have closed for 2023 Mistletoe Market, we are full! 🌟

10/29/2023

Tonight, we ride! Come see the witches Sunday, October 29, 4 p.m. - 6 p.m., at the Bowdon Community Fall Festival at Copeland Hall in Bowdon! We've got treats and maybe a trick or two!

09/22/2023

Karen is celebrating 9 years at Amy Brown State Farm today, and while we couldn't actually send her to the beach, we can make it LOOK like she's celebrating at the beach! Let her know how much you appreciate her friendly and professional service!

09/16/2023

Jake from State Farm is cheering for the Wildcats today! We are proud to support our home team, band, cheerleaders and everything that makes Villa Rica a great community! Villa Rica High School VR Athletics Villa Rica High School Cheerleading Villa Rica High School Band

09/01/2023

ONE WEEK until the 45th Annual Gold Rush Concert & Festival ✨

The weekend will start with a Concert at The MILL on Friday 9/8! Departure- Journey Tribute Band will be here! 🎸🤩🎶

Then on Saturday 9/9 our Gold Rush Festival will start with the 5K, then the Parade going into the Festival full of amazing food & craft vendors, and amazing entertainment. 🎉

*** Parade applications are still available. They will close today, Friday 9/1 at 5:00 PM ***
*Food & Craft Vendor spots are full. Applications are closed*

Reserved seating for the concert is still available at the link below:
https://www.freshtix.com/events/departure-journey-tribute-band-2023?utm_campaign=Freshtix&utm_medium=Freshtix&utm_source=Freshtix

09/01/2023

Jake had a friend stop by just to help him say "Go Wildcats!" Let's cheer on our team tonight!

08/31/2023

Karen's trying to hide behind the counter today, even though it's her birthday! Please help us wish her a happy one!

08/29/2023

08/28/2023

The 45th Annual Gold Rush Festival will be here soon✨

The weekend will start with a Concert at The MILL on Friday 9/8! Departure- Journey Tribute Band will be here! 🎸🤩🎶

Then on Saturday 9/9 our Gold Rush Festival will start with the 5K, then the Parade going into the Festival full of amazing food & craft vendors, and amazing entertainment. 🎉

*Food & Craft Vendor spots are full. Parade sign-ups are still available. *

Reserved seating for the concert is still available at the link below:
https://www.freshtix.com/events/departure-journey-tribute-band-2023?utm_campaign=Freshtix&utm_medium=Freshtix&utm_source=Freshtix

08/26/2023

A Ribbon Cutting was held this morning for Wonderfully Made Body CNTRNG. The business is owned by Jennifer Dent located 228 W. Montgomery Street in downtown Villa Rica. Congratulations Jennifer!! 👏😀 We wish great success!!

08/25/2023

Join us for an Open House at the Welcome Center for all downtown business owners on Tuesday, August 29 at 8:30 am or 5:30 pm. We will talk about our upcoming Downtown Bingo event in the month of November. Refreshments will be served.

08/25/2023

TOMORROW 3-5 pm at Gold Dust Park- FREE Banana Splits while supplies last!

08/24/2023

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We would just like to take a moment and THANK EVERYONE who voted us BEST EYELASH EXTENSIONS in Villa Rica! We are truly blessed with the absolute BEST customers!!!!! None of this would be possible without you guys 💜 It's a promise to KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK 🫶🏼

08/21/2023

EFFECTIVE AUGUST 11
The Splash Pad will only operate on Saturdays & Sundays. Private rentals are still available. September 3 will be the last day of the 2023 season.

08/21/2023

Happy from the City of Villa Rica! 🤳🏼🤩🎉

08/19/2023

Gold Rush will be here before you know it!✨

We will kick off the weekend with a Concert at The MILL on Friday 9/8! Departure- Journey Tribute Band will be here! 🎸🤩🎶

Saturday 9/9 will be our Gold Rush Festival starting with the 5K, then the Parade going into the Festival full of amazing food & craft vendors, and amazing entertainment. 🎉

Tickets for reserved seating can still be purchased at the link below:
https://www.freshtix.com/events/departure-journey-tribute-band-2023?utm_campaign=Freshtix&utm_medium=Freshtix&utm_source=Freshtix

08/09/2023

Congratulations!!

I’m proud to be recognized internally at State Farm as qualifying for Ambassador Club, an internal State Farm sales award recognizing our office’s ability to meet multiple customer needs. Thank you for letting us help you protect what matters most. I’m truly honored to be your good neighbor!

08/03/2023

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Thank you for voting us #1! Again! We've been named Villa Rica's Best Insurance Office and Best Insurance Agent again this year by readers of the Villa Rican Newspaper. We are so honored that you trust us with your coverage and your vote!

07/26/2023

Don't miss our next Summer Concert!

Please join us at The Mill, Saturday, August 5th for Lakeside 🎼🎉🎤🎟

This a free concert, but reserved seating can still be purchased at the link below:
https://www.freshtix.com/events/lakeside-2023?utm_campaign=Freshtix&utm_medium=Freshtix&utm_source=Freshtix

07/26/2023

Get your aspiring Gymnasts signed up for Fall classes. There may be an aspiring "Simone Biles" in VR!

07/26/2023

Coming up next weekend!

07/26/2023

Next month is Villa Rica's 2023 Miss Gold Rush 👑! It’s not too late to sign up yet! Get signed up today! Ages newborn- 19 years old are welcome!

All winners of each age group will have the opportunity to participate in the 2023 Gold Rush Festival Parade held Saturday, Sept 9th in Downtown VR 🤩!

The pageant will be held Saturday, August 19th from 9 am - 12:30 pm Villa Rica Civic Center & Sports Complex! For complete details click on the link below!
https://downtownvillarica.com/miss-gold-rush-pageant/

07/21/2023

Interested in being Villa Rica's 2023 Miss Gold Rush 👑! Get signed up today! The pageant will be held Saturday, August 19th from 9 am - 12:30 pm Villa Rica Civic Center & Sports Complex! For complete details click on the link below!

All winners of each age group will have the opportunity to participate in the 2023 Gold Rush Festival Parade held Saturday, Sept 9th in Downtown VR 🤩 !

https://downtownvillarica.com/miss-gold-rush-pageant/

07/08/2023

Did you know, Women's volleyball has long been a popular sport in the United States. It has grown in popularity over the years due to its fast-paced and exciting nature, its focus on teamwork, and the impressive skills and athleticism of the players. It is also the second-most watched sport on television, behind only football.

07/06/2023

Coming up this Saturday! FREE!