Do you know what your plans are for the Fourth of July this weekend? Well, living in Henry County at Heron Bay, you have a unique opportunity right in your backyard. At Nash Farm Park on July 3rd and 4th, you can celebrate at the Georgia Independence Day Festival. With festivities beginning at 3 p.m. and concluding with a fireworks extravaganza at dark, your day will be full of fun for the entire family. Children under the age of 5 are free to get in, and it’s $2 for children 6 - 12 and $5 for adults. This is more than just a typical festival as you and your family will get some history lessons to help understand why the 4th of July is so important to our nation.

By spending the day at Nash Farm Park, it will seem like you were transported back to 1776, with live colonial music and dancing filling the streets. In addition, scenes of the revolution will be on display as will living history lessons, and you will be able to meet our Founding Fathers. The best part about a festival like this is that it makes learning fun, your children won’t even realize they are getting a history lesson. Of course there will be other fun activities not focused entirely on educating, like face painting, a kids zone, shopping, pony rides and plenty of festival foods to satisfy your hunger. And it wouldn’t be a 4th of July celebration without a spectacular fireworks display, so be sure to stay until dark to see the night sky come to life.

John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods is one of the most renowned and respected builders in the Southeast. With over 30 years of experience, this amazing new homebuilding company has become synonymous with exceptional quality, strong commitment to customer service and integrity. If purchasing a new home in Atlanta from John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods sounds appealing to you, then look no further than Heron Bay Golf & Country Club. John Wieland builds Signature Homes in the Preserve neighborhood of Heron Bay all with distinctive design elements such as open floor plans, grand staircases, stunning walls of windows and impressive owner suites with retreats and luxurious spa baths. Priced from the high $300,000’s to the $500,000s homes at the Preserve are in a prime location along the 5th hole of the golf course. This means that these homes have amazing views of the golf course and other natural settings. Being an intimate community of only 50 homesites, you shouldn’t delay on purchasing a new home in this Atlanta golf community. Need another incentive? John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods is now offering a Read the rest of this entry »

Heron Bay’s Town Center is really coming along, making life at the Atlanta golf community a little more convenient. Without even needing a car, residents at Heron Bay can stroll over to Town Center to grab a bite to eat, do a little leisurely shopping, get some medical help and, now, do a little banking. That’s right, opening later this summer at the Town Center of Heron Bay is a full service branch of the First National Bank of Griffin. The 3,600 square foot bank is located on Highway 155 at the entrance to Heron Bay Golf and Country Club at the Town Center. First National Bank of Griffin at Heron Bay will offer consumer and commercial loans, real estate mortgages, all types of deposit accounts, lobby and drive-through banking, 24-hour Automated Teller Machines and brokerage products. The Heron Bay location will provide convenient access for both Heron Bay residents and travelers along Highway 155. It’s definitely an added benefit to have the addition of this well-respected financial institution at Heron Bay, and, bear in mind that it is only one tiny aspect of the Town Center at Heron Bay. When completed, Town Center at Heron Bay will incorporate a mix of retail, office and medical facilities. The commercial center will encompass ten acres and will contain 86,238 square feet, including 23,602 square feet of high-visibility retail space, with drive through outlets. The center includes space for three restaurants. The remaining retail space will be reserved for retail and office.

Heron Bay Golf and Country Club celebrated the grand opening of its Lakefront Park on Saturday, June 21. The fun and exciting mid-day event was attended by more than 500 residents, who all enjoyed food, music and entertainment. Heron Bay residents can now enjoy absolutely breathtaking views of Henry County’s Cole Reservoir from the new Lakefront Park. The park, located on the secluded far west end of the Atlanta golf community, features a large, stunning pavilion with a catering kitchen, overhead fans, picnic tables, fire pits, an IPOD docking station and swings. Beautiful pergolas are scattered around the lawn surrounding the pavilion and provide an ideal place to relax in the shade. The park will allow Heron Bay residents to enjoy outdoor activities with family and friends while taking in magnificent views of the sparkling, crystal blue lake. The Lakefront Park provides the perfect space for picnics, cookouts, quiet time and much more. The Lakefront Park grand opening event was organized by the Heron Bay Community Association and the Heron Bay Social Committee. The Social Committee, which is chaired by Jackie Johnson, a Heron Bay resident, cultivates a sense of friendship between neighbors within Heron Bay through social events and activities for residents of all ages.

Heron Bay, a premier Atlanta golf community and country club, is sponsoring an American Red Cross Blood Drive as a way to give back to the community. Visit the Heron Bay Lodge this Saturday from 10AM - 3PM in Locust Grove, just south of Atlanta.

Community Liason Committee member and resident, Diana Brown was quoted in the Henry Daily Herald, “There is a shortage of blood and there are a lot of accidents in the summertime”. She went on to say, “…It will only take a few minutes [to give blood]. By giving someone [the gift of blood], it will give them many minutes.”

The blood drive is open to the public and participants will be entered into a drawing to win a $750 gas card. To make an appointment to donate blood, visit www.givelife.org.

Click here to read the complete article, “Heron Bay makes an effort to save lives”.

That’s right, you did not misread the title - Heron Bay is one of the top 10 selling subdivisions in all of Atlanta. To be specific, it is #9 on the list, which is a tremendous feat considering there were only two communities on the list from south side counties. Another factor to point out is that master-planned communities were prominent on the list, only reinforcing the fact that living in a master-planned development has endless advantages and homebuyers are now looking for those added perks when buying a new home in Atlanta. And boy does Heron Bay Golf & Country Club come with perks! Not only are the homes in this Atlanta golf community in every price range, from the $180,000s to over $1 million, and come with an exceptional list of amenities at hand, but the wonderful staff at Heron Bay goes above and beyond the call of duty to ensure you are happy with your home and the community in which you live. There is even a full-time activities director to plan regular neighborhood events, giving you a great chance to get involved with community and meet your neighbors. Plus, in no time at all, Read the rest of this entry »

Living in Heron Bay gives residents access to all of the wonderful events taking place every weekend in Henry County and Locust Grove. While Heron Bay does do its best to offer parties and events within the community, on those off weekends you won’t lack for fun activities. For example, this weekend at the Henry County Performing Arts Center, you can catch the School Edition of “Les Miserables.” Presented by the Henry Players, you can see an author-approved version of the hit musical for only $13.

Or, for some outdoor fun in Stockbridge, tonight you can partake in the “Walk on the Wild Side Night Hike.” With a hike taking place every Thursday evening through the summer, you can get an introduction to the nocturnal world of the forest and swamps. This is fun for the whole family and only $5 a person! From 7:30 - 9:00 you might see fluorescent creatures, hear bats or even spot an owl. Registration is required to take part in these hikes, so call 770-389-7801.

These weekend activities are a great way for you to get acquainted with the area in which you live. I am sure you have spent plenty of time taking advantage of Heron Bay’s exceptional amenity package, so you have undoubtedly befriended quite a few community neighbors. So why don’t you invite these friends to Les Miserable or to take a walk on the wild side?

As if spending a day at the Heron Bay aquatic center isn’t entertaining enough with the mushroom fountains, waterslides and pools, there was a celebrity siting there the other day. The Eat Mor Chicken cow stopped by to see the kids and parents and give away some free Chik-fil-A samples, which is only one more thing to add to the long list of features that makes Heron Bay so unique and such a wonderful community to raise a family. A summer day at Heron Bay is full of fun and surprises, as these kids were not expecting to meet the Eat Mor Chicken Cow that they have seen all over billboards in Atlanta and on t.v. commercials. Even better, the cow came bearing gifts - chicken strips, samples of new Chick-fil-A sauces and other goodies for children and parents alike.  Luckily for those that missed it, Henry Heron was also on scene to relay the details of the day on his journal.

One thing that is truly exceptional about Heron Bay Golf & Country Club is that the different neighborhoods within the master-planned community cater to the needs of many different lifestyles. As we have highlighted a few builders and neighborhoods that are ideal for first-time homebuyers, those that are looking to move-up with a new home purchase can also find what they are looking for at Heron Bay. Cornerstone Associates builds in two neighborhoods at Heron Bay: the Links and Lakeview. The Links features homes priced from the high $300,000s to over $800,00, and you can find many homes in this neighborhood built by local Atlanta homebuilder Cornerstone Associates. Cornerstone Associates also builds in the gated neighborhood Lakeview, which features homes priced from the low $500,000s to over $1 million. If it is built by Cornerstone Associates, you can be rest assured you are getting the utmost quality construction and have some of the most popular features found in new Atlanta homes. This award-winning company has been Read the rest of this entry »

Bob Adams Homes is currently building in two Heron Bay Atlanta Golf Communities, The Glen and The Enclave. Bob Adams builds the highest quality of homes while sticking closely to the “less is more” philosophy. This idea is showcased through low maintenance lawns and carefully executed floorplans, making Bob Adams and his team a perfect builder for Heron Bay. Bob Adams also guarantees completion upon closing and offers several buyer bonuses and incentives. All homes feature upgrades such as an optional sunrooms, spacious master suite, and large closets for storage.  Homes are affordable and offer resort-style living in the metro-Atlanta area.