Thu. September 02, 2010

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City of Villa Rica
571 W. Bankhead Hwy.
Villa Rica, GA
30180
Phone: 770-459-7000
Fax: 770-459-7003

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Welcome to Historic Villa Rica, Georgia

City of Gold

This is a Public Notification from the City of Villa Rica. Tuesday afternoon, a private company caused a disturbance in our water lines that caused many of you to have water that is cloudy or dark due to high levels of Manganese. This water is safe to drink, however please use your personal judgment when doing so.

We are flushing hydrants to remove the darker water out of the affected areas, but ultimately it will settle and allow the clear water to circulate properly. We expect this to take between 24-48 hours.

Manganese is not harmful at these levels, but it can leave stains that are very difficult to remove from clothing. It can be removed from skin, fixtures or other non-porous surfaces with a mixture of vinegar and peroxide.

Thank you for your continued cooperation. We are all working continuously to resolve this problem as quickly as possible.

Starting May 4, 2010 all City Council meetings will begin at 6:00pm.
Starting May 25, 2010 all Planning Commission meetings will begin at 6:00 p.m.

State Water Restrictions Information 2010

Located just 35 miles west of downtown Atlanta, Villa Rica is conveniently located just off Interstate 20 at Exits 24 & 26.

Villa Rica is home to the first Gold Strike in Georgia as well as being home to Coca-Cola legend Asa Candler and Gospel Music founder Thomas A. Dorsey. Experience the feel of an old mercantile or stroll along our raised sidewalks, dotted with Crepe Myrtle’s, and choose from a variety of shops and restaurants. Enjoy our Historic Downtown with its authentic architecture and be sure to visit the Pine Mountain Gold Museum where you can walk the trails where miners walked, pan for gold and gems and enjoy the museum and documentary film, all in one location! Just remember - No matter what you’re looking for, you can still discover Gold in Villa Rica, Georgia!