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🌱 Why Tanner Medical Center-Villa Rica ranks among Georgia’s best for births
And check out Is Fear Holding You Back? on the Villa Rica Patch calendar
Good day Villa Rica! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Tanner Medical Center-Villa Rica ranks among Georgia’s best for births
Also on today's calendar: Retro Rewind with Cosmic Gypsies.
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Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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Find out what's happening in Villa Ricafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Rain; breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 58 and low of 40 degrees.
- Friday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 51, low: 29.
- Saturday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 61 and low of 39 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• These 7 GA Hospitals Are Ranked Among Best For Maternity Care (patch.com) — Expecting parents in Villa Rica can take pride that Tanner Medical Center-Villa Rica is ranked among Georgia’s top hospitals for maternity care in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 list. The ranking is based on objective quality measures like C-section and newborn complication rates, helping local families compare options for safe, uncomplicated births. 
📸 Around Villa Rica
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Villa Rica
★ Featured events ★
- Is Fear Holding You Back?
Villa Rica Public Library, 869 Dallas Hwy, Villa Rica
10:00 am
Saturday December 20
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Other local events
- Retro Rewind with Cosmic Gypsies
Cinema Tavern , 200 W Montgomery St , Villa Rica
9:00 pm
Saturday December 27
📣 Villa Rica Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- XC Dallas Women's Networking Luncheon
Homes For Sale Team , 42 Pine Way , Dallas
11:30 am - Toddler Time
Maude P Ragsdale Pub Library , 1815 Hiram Douglasville Hwy , Hiram
11:30 am - Alzheimer's Support Group
Douglas County Chamber , 6658 Church St , Douglasville
2:00 pm - The Christmas Carnival at Selfie Paradise Museum
Selfie Paradise Museum , 6580 Douglas Blvd Suite 1000 , Douglasville
4:00 pm - East Paulding Raiders vs North Paulding Wolfpack
East Paulding High School , 3320 E Paulding Dr , Dallas
4:30 pm - Stewart Middle School vs Chapel Hill Middle School
Stewart Middle School , 8138 Malone St , Douglasville
5:00 pm - Visit with Santa
Neva Lomason Memorial Library , 710 Rome St , Carrollton
5:00 pm - Factory Shoals Middle School vs Fairplay Middle School
Factory Shoals Middle School , 3301 Veterans Park Academy School Rd , Douglasville
5:00 pm - Chapel Hill Middle School vs Stewart Middle School(Girls)
Chapel Hill Middle School , 3989 Chapel Hill Rd , Douglasville
5:00 pm - Christmas Cookie Exchange *Registration Required*
Maude P Ragsdale Pub Library , 1815 Hiram Douglasville Hwy , Hiram
5:30 pm
Thursday December 18
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Thank you 👏👏👏 to the local businesses for making Villa Rica PatchAM possible:
- Besties Dog Grooming — (404) 401-6133
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I post sayings and quotes to encourage people because encouragement is in my DNA.
I’ve always been that person. I encouraged my teammates when I was younger and played sports. I’ve encouraged my friends—some of whom I’ve known for… (Nextdoor The Georgian) - Looking to re-home my 16 month goldendoodle Pyper.
She’s needs to be with a family with kids. She’s potty trained and spayed. (Nextdoor East Bay Springs)
- Childcare Network - Child Development Schools, Inc. posted a job opening for Lead Teacher - Georgia in Villa Rica. Apply here.
- City of Villa Rica posted a job opening for Equipment Operator - Streets in Villa Rica. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Villa Rica here.
🗞 Nearby News
Douglasville
- Man pleads guilty, gets life sentence in Douglasville domestic killing (fox5atlanta.com)
- Billionaire Trump nominee confirmed to lead NASA amid Moon race (douglascountysentinel.com)
Dallas
- Businessman Brian Stover announces run to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene (fox5atlanta.com)
Ok Villa Rica! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
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