Summertime in the Atlanta area brings heat but not just any heat. It brings sticky muggy heat, and for a girl from the north, I am always looking for a way to cool off. Apparently it’s not just me that is looking for a way to cool off but other Atlantans and Georgians have created fun ways to enjoy the cool off and still enjoy the summer, like the Atlanta Summer... [Read more...]

Did you know that June is National Camping Month? Did you also know that Villa Rica is one of the hot spots in Georgia for camping? Well if you didn't know either why not explore and find out yourself. This summer take a weekend getaway with family and friends and go camping in Villa Rica. With plenty of camp grounds, state parks, and other campsites near your... [Read more...]

Preserve at Mirror Lake residents, have your heard about My Customizable Spaces? They are an interior design vendor that will paint and install lighting and closet solutions you select using a simple to use online product guide and order form. My Customizable Spaces offers several options from which you can choose. The offering is pretty price friendly now... [Read more...]

Many of us would jump for joy at the thought of being able to bypass Atlanta traffic and reach cities like Cartersville in 30 minutes instead of an hour and a half. For those of us here in Villa Rica, there is good news. There is indeed a project in the works to make that happen. A new proposal for a four-lane expressway remains a primary topic for discussion... [Read more...]

Golf enthusiasts, it's time to get out there and play for charity. Monday, May 9 "Fore the Foster Kids" Charity 4-Person Scramble will take place at Mirror Lake Country Club. The event cost is $100 per player (teams of four) which includes green fees, cart, raffle ticket, and lunch (donated by The Blue Brick French Restaurant in Villa Rica). Carroll County... [Read more...]

Villa Rica Parks and Recreation present the 21st Annual Springfest! Saturday, April 30 from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Gold Dust Park is the place to be for all the festivities. This family friendly event will include: Inflatables Food Arts and crafts Face painting Gold panning Live music is also on the agenda for the yearly festival. This year's... [Read more...]

Curbside recycling will be available in Villa Rica. That's right - no more pain of having to find a place to take your recyclables. Even though their contract wasn't to expire until 2012, the city has renewed a three year contract with Waste Industries who currently provides for residential waste. The city sent out postcards to city garbage customers to see... [Read more...]

The Preserve at Mirror Lake loves our residents and our residents love us! The “proof is in the pudding” – we are pleased to announce we have been awarded a SatisFacts Superior Property Award based on the positive feedback you provided in our most recent resident survey. You gave us high marks! We would like to thank each and every one of you who took... [Read more...]

Combine a 12.4 mile run, an obstacle course, and 3800 participants: that's what they call the Tough Mudder Challenge. Carrollton police office Jay Shephard , J.J. Cole, Michael Busch, Alyssa Cline, Brandon Podaras and Carroll County sheriff’s Deputy Chad Sheriff all took part in the event on March 12. Just to say that you have completed the course is a... [Read more...]

If everything goes as planned there will be a new venue to see concerts, movies, and plays this fall. Between Bradley Street and John Wesley Plaza will be a new amphitheater that will be completed this summer and open in the fall. The venue will be behind the Irish Pub. The old Skinner Furniture store will be torn down to allow room for the new structure. Seating... [Read more...]

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