The local non-profit organization, Locust Grove Better Home Town, is hosting Groovin’ in the Grove this Saturday! For those that don’t know about Locust Grove Better Hometown, it is a local organization that strives to revitalize downtown Locust Grove. Heron Bay Golf & Country Club is proud to support this cause, and encourages its residents to get involved too. Many residents at this fantastic Atlanta golf community show their support by volunteering for the organization, and if you would like to volunteer also contact Linda Hutchison at lhutchison@locustgrove-ga.gov. Of course, volunteering is not necessary to contribute to Locust Grove Better Hometown, attend some of their fundraisers like this weekend’s fun party. This particular event is a great way to learn about your community and meet neighbors. You can dance the night away from 7 p.m. (more…)

Last weekend Heron Bay Golf & Country Club hosted a 70’s Disco Party for their residents, and it was a huge success. The lodge was retro-decorated with bright colored table cloths and vintage records scattered along the walls. Those in attendance danced the night away, doing the hustle under a spinning disco ball to the biggest hits of the 1970’s. Little Momma’s Helper catered the soirée with heavy hors d’oeuvres, and there was a cash bar for the residents to enjoy.A total of $240 was given away in prizes; prizes went to the best 70’s outfit, to the best 70’s Hair and to the best male and female dancers. Heron Bay really knows how to treat its residents to a good time, and through inventive parties like this one, residents are able to unwind, let loose and get to know each other better.  Having an activities director to plan community events is only one of many perks to living in this extraordinary community. It’s events like these that really make Heron Bay stand out among other Atlanta golf communities because they go above and beyond to make sure residents are happy with their new home, community and neighbors. So, go ahead and find your new home in Locust Grove at Heron Bay, and we’ll see you at the next party!

That’s right, there is a new neighborhood opening at Heron Bay Golf & Country Club. The Summit at Heron Bay features single-family homes built by award-winning builder Paul Thomas Homes. With prices from the high $100,000’s, this new neighborhood is ideal for first-time homebuyers and growing families. Interested homebuyers are encouraged to visit the community and tour the fully decorated model home which showcases the Raleigh floorplan. The 10 different floorplans available at the Summit range from 2,140 to 2,887 square feet, with up to five bedrooms and three and one-half baths. A few of the options include: two-story family rooms with stacked stone fireplaces; large backyards; gourmet kitchens with islands, granite countertops and hardwood floors; spacious master bedrooms with spa bathrooms; children’s retreats and more. Of course, being a neighborhood within the Atlanta golf community, Heron Bay, residents benefit (more…)

Experience what it’s like to be a part of Atlanta’s most beautiful master-planned community – Heron Bay Golf and Country Club. Register at www.heronbayinfo.com to qualify for a monthly drawing for a free round of golf for four at Canongate at Heron Bay. Winners will be able to pick up their passes at the Heron Bay Information Center, where they can learn about and tour the Atlanta golf community and its spectacular amenities. Drawings will be held the first week of every month and winners will be notified via email. A limited number of passes are available, so register now to get on the list to win.

Heron Bay’s intimate active adult neighborhood, The Cottages, has only four homes remaining! And what better way to stay an active adult than to live in an Atlanta golf community like Heron Bay. Residents at The Cottages can play a game on the 18-hole Cannongate golf course, take a dive in one of the swimming pools, leisurely stroll through one of the many trails or play a game of fun game of tennis. Of course, these are only a few of the amenities available to residents at the Cottages as Heron Bay has an extensive list of amenities. In addition to maintaining an active lifestyle, the 67 homes at the Cottages were built by Windsong Properties, who goes above and beyond expectations when building a home. These low-maintenance ranch plans start in the mid $180,000s and feature Corian countertops, hardwood floors, designer baths, upgraded lighting packages and upgraded cabinetry choices. Since lawn maintenance is taken care of, homeowners can truly take time to enjoy their new home and the community as well. Need more incentives? Windsong Properties is currently offering a builder’s closeout special with significant discounts on each of these four homes. So, act now as these homes are sure to sell fast.

Several residents of Heron Bay Golf and Country Club , an exquisite Atlanta golf community, are volunteering to help the city of Locust Grove raise money in an effort to improve the aesthetic appeal of the downtown area.

Locust Grove Better Hometown , Inc is a non-profit organization, which focuses on revitalizing historic downtown. Once Locust Grove was designated an official Better Hometown City in March 2006, the city government became eligible for state grants and loans which are used to help refurbish the city.

In order to raise additional funds, Locust Grove Better Hometown is hosting several fundraisers during 2008.

• Groovin’ In The Grove is Saturday, May 3 from 7pm to 10pm on the front lawn of City Hall. Tables of 8 are available for $250 and dance music will be provided by Party Time band.
• 2nd Annual Peach Stand Road Race will be Saturday, May 24. This 5K run will begin at the Peach Stand on Hwy 42 and meander through downtown Locust Grove. (more…)

Atlanta is notorious for its traffic. It seems that no matter what time of day on any day of the week, a 10 mile commute will take anywhere from 30 to 45 minutes, and, in some extreme cases, 1 hour! This in not an attractive part of our otherwise fantastic city. Spending time in bumper-to-bumper traffic can really be frustrating as we do have more important things to do with our day than battle other cars on the road. What’s even worse is that traffic is not exclusive to the interstates. How many parents spend 45 minutes driving their children to school in the mornings? Well, the wonderful people at the master-planned community, Heron Bay Golf & Country Club, which offers new homes in Henry County, have always gone above and beyond to make sure their residents are enjoying life to the fullest, and opening a school within the boundaries of the neighborhood is just another way that Heron Bay stands out in Atlanta real estate. (more…)

Only three homes remain available in the Pinehurst neighborhood of Heron Bay Golf & Country Club. Homes at Pinehurst are built by Brayson Homes and are priced from the high $190,000s to the mid $200,000s. Pinehurst is in a prime location at Heron Bay, directly across from the community lodge and aquatic center. This subdivision has a home for every lifestyle, making it ideal for young families, single professionals and empty nesters alike. The innovative ranch and two-story plans have up to five bedrooms and three and one-half baths, plenty of living space, with some of the most desired features available. And, of course, being a subdivision of the master-planned Atlanta golf community, Heron Bay, residents at Pinehurst have full access to all amenities like the 18 hole Cannongate golf course, swimming pool, tennis courts, clubhouse and more. Pinehurst, with its fantastic location and beautiful homes, is easily one of the most desired neighborhoods of Heron Bay, and it is no wonder that there are only three homes left. So, come check out this Henry County community, where you are not only buying a new house, but also a new lifestyle.

The Simply Southern Jubilee Bluegreass & Bar-B-Que Festival will be held April 18-20 at Nash Farm Battlefield in Hampton, Georgia. The event, co-hosted by the Henry County Chamber of Commerce and Henry County Parks & Recreation, will benefit the Haven House and Nash Farm Battlefield. For more information visit www.simplysouthernjubilee.com

On April 26, the annual Locust Grove Day parade begins at 10am at the Locust Grove library, travels through historic downtown and ends at the City Hall complex. Come out and enjoy the parade, great food and arts and crafts. The event is free to the publc. Call 770.957.5043 for more information.

These are just some of the wonderful local events that Heron Bay and Henry county residents are able to enjoy. For more events and ongoing activities, visit the Community Datebook in the Henry Daily Herald.