Building upon the momentum begun with the tax incentives this spring, Henry County’s Heron Bay Golf and Country Club has announced that Paramount Communities broke ground on four new homes August 1, 2010.   In addition, our well-regarded and award-winning building partner, D. R. Horton Homes, laid the foundation for two homes in the Heron Bay community this month.    Homes in different price ranges allow Heron Bay community members the comfort of choosing a home at the price point best for their family while enjoying all the amenities Heron Bay offers including:

• an 18-hole Canongate golf course,

• 1,100 acre lake with Lakefront Park,

• aquatic center, (more…)

America’s Builder, D.R. Horton Homes, announces two new homes in our thriving Heron Bay Golf & Country Club community!  Two new homes, the Miller and Campbell models, are currently under construction in The Summit at Heron Bay.  Both of these homes feature a loft, which can be a perfect playroom for the little ones, or be used as a game room for older children and adults alike.

Home prices in The Summit start in the $180’s and increase to the $220’s.  There are several homesites offering basements and others that back up to a nature preserve offering serene and peaceful lifestyle views.

D.R. Horton is also building in three other communities at Heron Bay including Meadow Glen, with only a few homes remaining; Northridge, with stunning (more…)

The Heron Bay Swim Team, the Hurricanes, had its inaugural season this summer and are now wrapping up practice this week in anticipation of the final swim meet at the Clayton County Aquatic Center. The 40-member team has been working extremely hard since mid-May and will celebrate all of that hard work with an award ceremony at the Heron Bay Aquatic Center next week. Over the summer they have competed in 6 meets against Monarch Village Flyers, Lakemont Lightning, Eagles Landing Swim Team, Fairfield Area Swim Team (F.A.S.T), Tara Tarpons and Walden Waves.

As the master-planned community in Henry County continue to grows so do the events and activities available year-round to all the residents. In essence, the homeowners have many opportunities to meet new neighbors and spend time with friends that reside in the Atlanta lake community. As well as events, Heron Bay has a multitude of amenities including a 3-pool Aquatic & Tennis center, 3 miles of nature trails and a Canongate golf course.

The 5-acre Lakefront Park & Pavilion will be the site of the next community event, a Sunset Picnic, where the residents can bring a picnic and watch the (more…)

This 4th of July weekend is sure to be a huge hit among the residents of the Atlanta lake community, Heron Bay Golf & Country Club. All 4 cities in Henry County, Stockbridge, McDonough, Hampton and Locust Grove all have something for everyone this holiday weekend.

Tanger Outlet, in Locust Grove, is having a big 4-day sidewalk sale beginning Friday, July2. Your favorite brand name outlet stores, including Banana Republic, Eddie Bauer, Nautica and Nine West, are offering enormous savings through July 5.

The city of Hampton’s Main Street Program will be having July Fest on July 3 with a parade beginning at 11AM and a  and is having a parade, watermelon eating contest, water slide and fun for the entire family at McBrayer Park.

Nash Farm in Hampton boasts the largest fireworks extravaganza in Henry County (more…)

The month of June is an exciting month for residents of the Atlanta lake community Heron Bay Golf and Country Club and anyone who has had any interest in what Canongate is all about. Well, for those that aren’t interested in golf but want to be able to enjoy all the activities that Canongate at Heron Bay offers, a social membership is now available. The membership includes access to all of the Canongate pools and tennis courts as well as all the social events and dining privileges.

Events for the month of June at Heron Bay, included the Open House Extravaganza, a Luau and Pool Party and a Trivia Night. With 25 other Clubs in the Atlanta area, there is always something going on and people to meet.

The master-planned community in Henry County is resort-style living at its best.  Along with a golf course, the community features unsurpassed amenities such as the Lakefront Park on the Cole Reservoir, 3 miles of serene nature trails and an Aquatic & Tennis Center. While the community hosts several events for residents through out the year, a social membership with Canongate is yet another reason to live in Heron Bay in Locust Grove.

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 summer is one of the most exciting summers at Heron Bay Golf & Country Club, in Henry County. The Social Committee has been busy planning several H-O-T events to keep the residents at the master-planned community C-O-O-L.

The Open House Extravaganza was held on Friday, June 4th at the Canongate golf clubhouse. The afternoon started off with kid’s time at the pool and then the adults were able to enjoy happy hour at the pool. As the evening drew near, everyone gathered inside the clubhouse for an appetizer buffet with chicken skewers, meatballs, stuffed mushrooms and much more. Businesses from Town Center at Heron Bay set up displays to showcase their services. They included the Urgent Care Center, Bay Pharmacy, Rubi Nails, C Changes Hair Salon and Byrd Insurance Agency. The evening ended with karaoke on the patio.

Heron Bay events coming up over the next few months include a luau themed Adult Pool Party and a patriotic themed Family Pool Party. A Sunset Picnic at the Lakefront Park over looking the Cole Reservoir will be held in July and a (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…)

If you have been searching for a home lately you probably have heard that it is getting harder and harder to get a loan.  This is true if you are looking for a 100% no document, no income verification loan, like some that were around in 2006. However, if you are looking for an FHA or VA loan they are readily available and only a little more difficult to get than they were at the top of the market.

When looking for a home you need to know what loan amount you qualify for and what loan is going to work for you, so that you do not waste your time looking at homes that exceed your loan range.  FHA has difference maximum loan limits  depending on where you are in the country, the amount for homes in Locust Grove, Georgia is$346,400 with as little as 3.5% down.  VA loans in Henry County are limited to $417,000. This is a 0% down program, but it applies to either active or veteran military personnel only.  Anything above the VA limit is considered conventional lending and will require at least 20% down.  There is one more type of loan that applies to mostly rural homes called a USDA loan that pays 100%, it does not (more…)

In February of this year, D.R. Horton Homes introduced 8 new floor plans in the Henry county community, Heron Bay. Several of these new floor plans have been built are ready for home buyers to see just how outstanding these homes truly are.

In Northridge, the Westchester is nearly complete and perfect for anyone wanting a one of a kind view of the Canongate golf course from the enormous wall of windows. This stunning 4 bedroom, 3 and a half bath home has hardwood floors and in the 2 story foyer and granite counter tops in the kitchen. A formal living room and dining room is perfect for entertaining. (more…)