Residents of the Atlanta golf and country club community, Heron Bay, have an incredible educational environment for all to enjoy.   Noah’s Ark in nearby Locust Grove provides a home to abused, neglected and orphaned children and animals.  Nestled among the 250-acre retreat is a rehabilitation facility for animals, a residential home for children, natural animal habitats and nature trails.  Noah’s Ark opens at various times throughout the year to tour the animal habitats and learn about the nonprofit organization.

This weekend, the retreat is offering its first overnight camp, Adventure Safari, from 7pm Friday evening until 11am Saturday morning.  The evening under the stars will feature a “Flashlight Safari” of animal habitats to see which (more…)

Heron Bay Golf and Country Club in Locust Grove is pleased to announce that the seventh annual Goblin Gallop to benefit Henry County’s Hands of Hope Clinic will be held on Saturday, October 23, 2010 at 3 p.m. You are invited to grab your favorite Halloween costume and join the Atlanta golf community for an afternoon of fall family fun. The event includes a 5K run along beautiful tree-lined Heron Bay Boulevard, 1mile Run/Walk and Tot Trot for the kids around the mushroom pool.

Established in 2004 as a way to bring the community together while drawing awareness of and raising funds for the Hands of Hope Clinic, the Goblin Gallop has grown in size each year, and has been hosted by the master-planned community, Heron Bay Golf and Country Club, since 2005. Last year’s Goblin Gallop attracted more than 300 participants and raised more than $25,000 for the clinic, which provides medical and dental services to uninsured residents of Henry County.

The Goblin Gallop is an event for every age group with three different races: 5K Run, 1 Mile Run/Walk and the “Tot Trot,” for kids aged five and under. Race costs are as (more…)

On stage from June 24th through June 27th, the Henry Players will be performing a children’s favorite, Charlotte’s Web at the Henry County Performing Arts Center in McDonough, Georgia.

The play is based on the literary classic by E.B. White and focuses on the meaning of friendship. Wilbur, the young pig who is afraid of being slaughtered by the farmer, befriends a spider named Charlotte. Charlotte’s extraordinary talent of writing words in her web, proves to be useful as she attempts to save Wilbur’s life by writing praising words about the pig for the farmer to see.

Tickets can be purchased online or at any Moye’s Pharmacy in Henry county, Gloria’s Hallmark in McDonough, Damon’s Design Team in McDonough and (more…)

Dad’s get one day a year  and it is coming up, this Sunday, June 20th. There are many things happening in and around Atlanta that Dad will be able to celebrate Father’s Day all weekend long.

Start the weekend off at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Henry County for Friday Night Drags. It’s drag racing action that’s fun for the whole family.

Locust Grove, Georgia is hosting their Farmer’s Market in the Grove on Saturday, June 19th from 9AM to noon. Here, you’ll be able to check out fresh produce from local farmers and other homemade goodies.

Take Dad to see the Atlanta Braves play the Kansas City Royals at Turner Field Friday, Saturday or Sunday.

Play a round of golf at Canongate at Heron Bay and then enjoy lunch with your dad in the clubhouse overlooking the putting green and driving range. Residents in the Atlanta golf community have the convenience of enjoying an afternoon at the 3-pool aquatic center, where Dad can act like a kid again by (more…)

This is the first Great American Home Sale through D.R. Horton Homes, America’s #1 builder. There are 12 states and 38 divisions and cities participating, including the Atlanta golf community Heron Bay. The sale is 2 Days ONLY, June 12 & 13th with Savings so great, we’re keeping them under our hat! That’s all I can tell you, but if you were ever interested in becoming a homeowner, this is it! A Realtor preview Wine and Cheese party will be held on June 11th from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Visit GreatAmericanHomeSale.com for more information.

D.R. Horton is currently building in four neighborhoods in Heron Bay Golf & Country Club with prices from the high $100’s to mid $300’s. Homes in Northridge offer gorgeous views of Canongate golf course. The Summit has (more…)

The Heron Bay Community Association, Advanced Aquatics and residents of Heron Bay have organized a summer swim team. This is the first year the Henry county community has had a swim team and the 40 member team is already practicing in anticipation of their first swim meet. Children from 5 years old to 18 years old are invited to participate in the team sport. The residents of the Atlanta golf community are thrilled to be benefiting greatly by having yet another activity so close to home. This is a great way for the children to remain active during the summer, make new friends and parents to meet new neighbors. The cohesiveness of Heron Bay makes it truly a great place to settle down. (more…)

Atlanta lake community, Heron Bay Golf and Country Club in Henry county has been experiencing great success in sales as 20 homes have been sold over the past 6 weeks!

Although the tax credit has ended, it is still a financially great time to buy a home. Interest rates remain at historic lows and well-respected builders, such as D.R. Horton Homes and John Wieland Homes, are offering unbeatable incentives.

Heron Bay offers unsurpassed amenities and an active lifestyle that comes with your beautiful new home.  The thriving master-planned community includes a three-pool Aquatic & Tennis Center, 5,000 square foot Lodge, Canongate golf course and 5-acre Lakefront Park on the shores of the Cole Reservoir. In addition, there is access to nearby canoeing, kayaking and fishing as well as hiking on the miles of nature trails winding throughout this water front community in Locust Grove.  (more…)

We’ve all been hearing about the expiration of the homebuyer tax credit for weeks now. It seems as though everywhere one turned there was a reference to the savings you could have received by purchasing a new home. But that time has come and gone, and we’ve now entered a new world without tax credits and home buyer incentives. So now you might be scratching your head, wondering now what?

If you’re one of the many who shopped the new home market, but weren’t able to find exactly what you were looking for amongst the previously owned homes, it might be time to consider building over buying. Prices on Atlanta homesites are still heavily reduced, making now the perfect time to build the home of your dreams.

One of the best parts about building a new home is the ability to customize the home from the start. There’s no need to worry about changing the counter tops in the kitchen or the paint color in the master bedroom, because you chose both. (more…)

Taste of Henry is being held this Friday, April 23rd from 6 – 9 p.m. at the Jason T. Harper Event Center at Heritage Park in McDonough, Georgia. Proceeds from this annual event’s ticket sales will benefit A Friend’s House, a home for children in crisis.

Over 25 local area restaurants will be showcasing popular menu items ranging from appetizers and sweet treats to main courses. You can expect to see locally owned restaurants like Season’s Bistro to popular chain restaurants like Shane’s Rib Shack, Chick-Fil-A and Bruster’s Real Ice Cream. All participating restaurants compete for 3 prestigious awards; People’s Choice, Best Presentation and Best Sweets. (more…)

Financially, there has just never been a better time to buy.

First, there is the amazing Tax Credit for first time and move up home buyers.  Just imagine what you could do with the tax savings.  There is no indication that this offer will be extended, so what are you waiting for?

Second, interest rates are at historically-low levels keeping mortgage payments within reach.

Third,  there are a number of builder incentives on brand new homes at this Atlanta golf community, including discounted lots perfect for building the custom home of your dreams. Looking for a move-in ready home? Heron Bay has more than 25 brand new homes in Henry County from which to choose with prices starting in the low $180s.

Last but not least, Heron Bay is a thriving, active community with a bright future ahead of it.  There are no questions about whether the amenities will be completed or the community maintained – because they already are. You’ll be able to spend your summer days playing tennis or lounging by the pool. (more…)