The Positive Standards Committee at master-planned community, Heron Bay Golf and Country Club hosted a Spring Landscaping Seminar for fellow residents on March 9. The seminar featured the owner of Serenity Landscape Services who provided tips on having a pristine yard for the upcoming spring, summer and fall seasons.

One of the tips Serenity Landscapes gave was the importance of putting pre-emergent on the lawn by the end of March to prevent summer/fall weeds. (more…)

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. (more…)

Congratulations to the Heron Bay Ladies Tennis Team who recently won the ALTA Atlanta City B4 Championship!

This is not the first time one of the tennis teams has been a champion. In the Summer of 2008 the mixed ALTA team won the city division in their first season together. Since then several new teams have been formed, including the Ladies Team that just won.  Heron Bay also has several Men and Junior teams, making it easy for the whole family to play.  Lessons are also offered by one of the residents in the master-planned community in Henry County.

The tennis club is one of many perks offered to residents living in the Atlanta lake community. There’s always something going on at the Cole Reservoir and with a three-pool aquatic center, (more…)

One characteristic of Heron Bay that makes it truly unique is the beautiful lake the community is situated around. Heron Bay lays on the eastern shore of the 1,100 acre Cole Reservoir. The lake and the surrounding areas are an inspiring setting for Heron Bay residents to enjoy outdoor activities. When the weekend rolls around there’s no need to pack up your car for a relaxing trip. Residents of this Atlanta lake community are within walking distance of the shore and can enjoy all the water and nature activities.

Whether you want to spend quality time with your family or invite some friends over for a get-together, the lake makes a great place for hours of fun.  A lakefront pavilion, which recently celebrated its one year anniversary, is a convenient spot for a picnic with a view. Much of the golf course has spectacular views of (more…)

Many herons dread a visit from their in-laws, but I lucked out. My wife Helen’s parents are truly a joy to spend time with. They finally came to visit us in our beautiful home in the Heron Bay Golf & Country Club community this year for Grandparent’s Day. We had such a blast together. Spalding, my sweet boy, proposed that since Grandma and Grandpa Hampton are so great, we should have Grandparent’s Weekend instead of just Grandparent’s Day!

On Friday, we took advantage of the end-of-summer heat at the aquatic center. We splashed around the pool and the kids had fun showing their grandparents the colorful, mushroom fountains. Grandpa Hampton even (more…)

Hello neighbors! I had a lovely Sunday afternoon full of excitement and fun. Three boisterous boys and I flew from one end of Heron Bay Golf and Country Club to the other playing games and enjoying the weather in our neighborhood. I am continually surprised by the fun and trouble my fine feathered son can get into!

Spalding had his four best friends over to play yesterday, and they certainly had a blast. First, they had a rowing contest at Spalding’s favorite hole in the beautiful Cole Reservoir. They rowed and rowed all around the lake, enjoying the breeze and the sunshine! All of the boys had a blast!

Next, the boys went swimming at the neighborhood Aquatic Center. They wanted to spend time in each of the pools, soaking up the rays. First, the boys visited the shallow beach-entry pool to get used to the water temperature. Then, they progressed to the nine brightly colored, mushroom- shaped waterfalls where they splashed around and chased one another through the maze of mushrooms. Next, the boys climbed all the way to the top of the two spiraling waterslides and raced one another down the slides to the plunge pool below. After 8 or 9 trips up the slides, the boys (more…)

Heron Bay Golf & Country Club’s Lakefront Park opened a year ago and this summer residents can take full advantage of all that the park offers. From a nice grassy spot for a picnic lunch to a serene setting for reading a book, the Lakefront Park is the perfect spot to enjoy a summer evening.  Heron Bay residents will make many memories at the park that features a large pavilion that offers breathtaking views of Cole Reservoir and includes 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. The lake itself provides the perfect spot for some outdoor activity including canoeing or swimming.  (more…)

Happy belated Father’s Day to all you Heron Bay dads out there. The Heron family had a wonderful day. It started when the kids brought me fresh lake critters to eat, straight from the 1,100-acre Cole Reservoir at Heron Bay. It really took me back to my days growing up in the woods. From there, we took it easy.

Spalding and I played a round of golf at Canongate at Heron Bay. He’s quite the golfer, but he still didn’t beat his old man. Then we stopped by John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods’ model home as we headed back to the nest. It was a beauty. I talked Spalding into stopping by because I’ve had friends who are interested in moving to Heron Bay, but they’re nervous about the market. They’re scared they’ll spend money on a home and then won’t be able to recoup the same amount out of it in 5 or 10 years, much less make a profit. When I checked out John Wieland’s page on the Heron Bay website, it mentioned “protecting the nest egg.” As a bird with an ever-expanding nest, I wanted to check it out.

Here’s what I found out. John Wieland has started a Value Protection Program. If you buy a John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods home today (more…)

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.

Congratulations to Jerry Hart, the first winner of a Round of Golf for Four at the beautiful 18-hole Canongate Golf Course at the Atlanta golf community, Heron Bay.

All individuals that register on the Heron Bay website are eligible to win. Drawings are held the first week of the month and all winners are notified via email.

A 72-par Championship Course that reaches over 7,300 yards from the back tees, Canongate at Heron Bay blends impeccably with the community’s natural ambiance. Hole numbers 3 and 13 offer exquisite views of Henry County’s 1,100 acre Cole Reservoir. Canongate memberships offer (more…)