The Heron Bay community and residents of Henry and Spalding counties recently celebrated the approval of Heron Bay Academy’s charter from the State of Georgia Charter Commission.

The celebratory meeting was held on Wednesday, March 3rd at 7:00 p.m. at the Heron Bay Lodge. Residents from both Henry and Spalding counties met to celebrate the new charter and to identify opportunities for volunteering and leadership. Discussion was held regarding the next steps Henry County will take. Some of the steps included the  need for volunteer assistance, anticipated timeliness and being able to answer questions.

35 groups applied to the commission for new charters and Heron Bay Academy was one of only seven approved charters this past year. Read the rest of this entry »

Race weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, Georgia is right around the corner! Excellent weather is in store for a weekend of non-stop racing. Temperatures are predicted to be in the low 60s with little chance of rain. The gorgeous weather is sure to bring out the masses to the mile and a half track located 20 miles south of Atlanta. In fact, the campers and RV’s are already arriving to get a premier camping space.

The NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers start with qualifying under the lights on Friday, March 5. Saturday should provide an afternoon of thrilling speed as the drivers of the Camping World Truck Series take on the track. Great weather and great racing, what more could an Atlantan ask for? Read the rest of this entry »

Mark your calendars to tune in on Sunday February 28, 2010 to Atlanta’s Best New Homes on Fox at 10 am because Heron Bay Golf and Country Club will be featured. We’ve always known that this south Atlanta golf community features some of Atlanta’s best new homes, and are so excited that the rest of the city will finally know it too.

The community itself will be discussed along with two of the custom homes in Lakeview at Heron Bay. This show also mentions all the amenities this master planned community offers and showcases the community as the exceptional place it is.

This show should increase the traffic of buyers to the Sales Center and help move the homes that are currently on the market in our community. If you want to know more about Heron Bay Golf and Country Club and see all that we have to offer, then watch on Sunday at 10 am or come and visit us at the Information and Sales Center.

The Heron Bay Community Liaison Committee is hosting a Blood Drive on Saturday, February 27 . The American Red Cross will be parking the Blood Mobile at the Sales and Information Center from 10AM to 3PM. All residents at the Atlanta lake community are encouraged bring friends and family members to donate blood.

Any participants donating blood or platelets between January 1 and March 31, 2010 are entered into a drawing for a $1000 gift card.  Join the effort to help those in need of lifesaving blood.

Appointments can be made by visiting www.redcrossblood.org. The sponsor code is “heronbay”. Read the rest of this entry »

D.R. Horton Homes has introduced 8 new floor plans this year in Heron Bay Golf & Country Club, a master-planned community in Henry County.

In addition, D.R. Horton is offering incredible home buyer incentives.  The Summit at Heron Bay has 5 new floor plans; 3 of which start under $200k and the other 2 are also affordable priced at beginning in the $200s.

The Brookwood is gorgeous with a two-story foyer and great room opening into the spacious kitchen and breakfast area. A formal dining room and study are also found on the first floor. Upstairs you’ll find three of the four bedrooms offered in this home. In addition, there is a loft perfect for a media room or fifth bedroom if needed.

Future homeowners that have a lit more “budge” to their budget should consider the Westerly, starting around $220,000. Read the rest of this entry »

Kicking off the new year,  The Henry Players will be performing The Women Thursday, February 18 through Sunday, February 21. The Women by Clare Boothe Luce is a satirical performance situated in 1936 to 1938 and focuses on high society wives in New York City.

The cast is made up of all women, but like most of the conversations we have with our girlfriends  men are the the focal point of the conversation throughout the play.  These  upper-class women experience marriage, divorce, vanity and gossip: all of which play heavily in their daily struggle to move themselves up in society.

Damon and Kay Bohan, residents of the Atlanta golf community, Heron Bay Golf and Country Club, volunteer their time with the Henry Players.

In addition to volunteering, the busy couple also runs a local salon, Damon’s Design Team in McDonough. They have both performed in several plays as well as done the hair and makeup for a few of the productions.

Damon directed Sweeney Todd during the 2009 season and Kay was the Assistant Director for Deathtrap. She will also be appearing in The Women. Read the rest of this entry »

D.R. Horton homes is offering “Sweetheart Deals” on 7 of their ready-to-move in homes located in the Atlanta golf community of Heron Bay Golf and Country Club.

Home buyers can now get sweet prices on several models including a 3 bedroom ranch home at $185,600 and a 2 story home on a basement at $238,695.

These homes include a side-by-side refrigerator, microwave, washer and dryer and blinds on every window in the house and 6% closing cost paid by seller.

Four available homes in The Villas at Heron Bay are well priced under $200,000. One home has gorgeous view of the 9th hole on the Canongate Golf Course. The model home is also available and has a finished bonus room above the garage.  The Villas includes a monthly lawn maintenance program for carefree living. Read the rest of this entry »

Mature-market (55+) home buyers in a recent survey conducted by the National Association of Home Builders and the MetLife Mature Market Institute showed a split in preferences from one age group to the next. The younger group, age 55-64 years old, was found to have greater interest in a home that was tech heavy in its design, whereas the older group, 65+, preferred the home to be a one- story with universal design features.

Some surprising information that came out of this survey was that the younger group preferred service oriented homes and communities versus one that had greater amenities and social activities. One thing they both had in common was the desire for home maintenance and repair to be included, as well as other services like housekeeping, on-site health care Read the rest of this entry »

Heron Bay Golf & Country Club’s The Summit at Heron Bay is offering homes from the high $170’s to the low $200’s. These homes are priced just right for first-time home buyers and  empty-nesters who still want space when the grandkids come to stay.

Of the 5 new floor plans in The Summit, 3 of them are priced below $200,000.

With three bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms and the option for a fourth bedroom or large in home office, the Miller plan is great for anyone who loves open floorplans.  On the first floor, the great room opens up to the kitchen and breakfast room, making this already spacious home feel even larger and more welcoming. Read the rest of this entry »

Northridge at Heron Bay has 3 new D.R Horton  floor plans to complete the Estate Series in this Atlanta lake community.

The 4 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath McDaniel plan features the owner’s suite on the main level. An abundance of light  filters through the dramatic wall of windows in the two-story family room. This abundance of natural light makes you feel as though you are living outdoors. There is also a sunroom off of the breakfast area, perfect for a cup of coffee and the morning paper.

Upstairs features three large bedrooms with walk-in closets and lots of extra storage space. You won’t have a problem finding room for all of your daughter’s clothing essentials or a spot for all of your son’s sporting equipment. Read the rest of this entry »