Did you know you can rent the Villa Rica Civic Center? It is perfect for weddings, receptions, awards ceremonies and family reunions. Organizing a large party or a huge event can be really stressful.  The biggest issue is usually the location.  A venue has to have ample space, easy access, lots of parking and, of course, affordability. It... [Read more...]

I love Ikea. What's not to love about affordable, good looking and easy to assemble furniture and home goods?  Makes me want to hug every Swede I meet...not that I meet that many, but it makes me want to hug them none the less. Well, Ikea has added to their gorgeous cost cutting repertoire by offering free kids meals this weekend.  The only... [Read more...]

Did you know that the Preserve at Mirror Lake has two Alta certified tennis courts here at the Community?  We love tennis.  It is so challenging and fun. It is a great way to meet people and get in shape.  I confess that I am a terribly tennis player.  I love tennis, I am just terrible at it.  I always feel bad for whichever partner I end up with... [Read more...]

Carter Haston Real Estate Services, our parent company, is dedicated to many goodwill endeavours through support and sponsorship. There is a stewardship role that we can all play in the various cities and towns where our communtities are located, and no one knows that more than us. This year we are excited to support the Atlanta Apartment Association's annual... [Read more...]

The Mill will be bringing Alvin and The Chipmunks movie to The Mill next Saturday, July 24th, as part of their "Beach Blanket Theater."  This is a free movie in the park series at the amphitheater that opened earlier this summer and is a unmitigated success.  There is much going on there-from concerts, to the farmers' market to movies and events-that... [Read more...]

I hit up the Farmers' Market last night - you know the one at The Mill that they've just starting hosting on Wednesday nights- and wow did I clean up! I got butter beans, fresh tomatoes, cantaloupe blackberries, corn and blueberries... I am fully stocked.  I'm gonna live forever I tell you and I am totally guilt free for how much I bought because... [Read more...]

I love kid films, they are fun.  I especially love when kid films talk to kids, and about kids, like they are real people instead of kid's-meal-gobbling, plastic-toy-purchasing consumers...I mean Sesame Street never did that. So needless to say, I think the Toy Story franchise is brilliant.  I love how there are some toys I actually recognize (like Mr.... [Read more...]

It just wouldn't be Independence Day without fireworks. The Villa Rica Parks and Rec Department is hosting the Annual 4th of July Celebration and Fireworks Display on Saturday this year. That way you can go see the fireworks show on Saturday and then celebrate the 4th with your family and friends on Sunday. It's like a double-day holiday! Head on out to the... [Read more...]