Who says no one is building new homes in this market?  Heron Bay Golf and Country Club in Henry County has a new builder, Paramount Communities, who has broken ground on four new homes.

In addition to Paramount Communities, Heron Bay also has D. R. Horton building several new homes.  Both of these builders build in different price ranges allowing the customer the comfort of knowing they can enjoy the communities resort style amenities at their price. 

Paramount Communities has homes that start in the low $300’s and go to the high $400’s, while D.R. Horton concentrates on the mid $100’s to the high $200’s.  Heron Bay is excited to have both these builder’s introducing new (more…)

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…)

Heron Bay Golf and Country Club proudly announces its newest builder Paramount Communities.  Paramount will be building homes priced from the low $300,000s to the high $400,000s.  They currently have six plans to choose from with either a two- car or three- car design.  Paramount is starting construction on three home plans initially, the Carlton, Ivy and Hampton in Lakeview at Heron Bay.  The Carlton, going up on Lot 13 located on the tee box of the 7th hole, is a double master home with one on the main and one up, that has 5 bedrooms and 3.5 baths and an incredible 2 story family room.  The Ivy, being started on Lot 53 overlooking the pond and green of the 5th hole, is a master up floor plan that has an incredible amount of living (more…)

According to the latest information released by the Henry Council of Quality Growth, we are finally building new homes in Henry County again.  Last year we only had 172 total residential building permits issued a little more than a 50% drop from 2008.  This year we are up already up 32% over last year.  In addition to the new home starts, we are seeing a decrease in resale inventory, by almost 1,300 homes year-over-year.  In new home inventory we have reduced the total units standing by almost 80%.  What does this all mean? Well, it means new homes are being started in Henry County!

One of the places new homes will be going up is Heron Bay Golf and Country Club.  Heron Bay is introducing a new builder in the $300,000 -$400,000 price range and still has John Wieland and D.R. Horton going strong.  As we move towards a new tomorrow, keep Heron Bay and Henry County in mind when looking for your new dream home.

This is the time of year to get excited about being outside and breathing the fresh air. Spring is definitely here and summer is right around the corner. This means that your kids are almost out of school. If you are looking for ways to entertain the kids and the family, look no further. Georgia is a great state to live and the state parks have engaging and educational things to do year-round.

Get Outdoors Georgia, a Georgia Department of Natural Resources program, encourages families to take part in outdoor activities at any of the 63 state parks across Georgia. The list of activities and programs range from biking and fishing to camping and hiking. Many of the parks offer events year round and there are several clubs, such as Canyon Climbers for hikers and Muddy Spokes for bikers.

Residents at the Henry county master-planned community, Heron Bay, don’t have to go far to enjoy outdoor activities during this beautiful time of year.  Panola Mountain State Park, which is less than 20 miles from Heron Bay in Locust Grove, has 24 events and activities to take part in right now. If you’ve never really experienced the outdoors but are ready for a challenge, (more…)

On Thursday, April 15 Locust Grove’s A Better Hometown, Inc. held a “Girl’s Night Out”… In The Grove. Locust Grove Ladies gathered for an evening of shopping, refreshments, a fashion show, music, demonstration and classes from several of the downtown stores in Locust Grove.

Locust Grove in Henry County is a member of the Georgia Main Street and Better Hometown program. This program is designed to assist Georgia cities in their efforts to revitalize commercial areas through historic preservation. Over 100 cities had joined the program and each city is expected to work within the National Main Street Center’s Four-point Approach to Downtown Revitalization™: Organization, Design, Economic Restructuring and Promotion.

Heron Bay’s close proximity to downtown Locust Grove provides residents of the  Atlanta lake community with endless opportunities for events and happenings as well as getting involved in community development. (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…)

When purchasing a new home, the number of  bedrooms and bathrooms is a good figure to have. Equally important is knowing that the design and flow of the house will fit in with the needs of your family.

But there are several important questions you should ask yourself before you even set foot in the door. The smartest question to ask when buying a home is about the track record of the developer. Their past performance is a good indication of what may happen the future.

Take master planned community, Heron Bay for example. The developer, Minerva Properties is a privately-owned, Atlanta-based company with a portfolio of successful projects (more…)

On Saturday, March 27th the Heron Bay Community Association and the Heron Bay Social Committee hosted its Annual Easter Extravaganza at the Lakefront Park, a 5-acre park that sits on the shores of the 1,100 acre Cole Reservoir in Henry County. Residents of the Atlanta golf community were invited to bring their families and enjoy an afternoon of Easter egg hunts, food, games and contests.

The day began at 11 a.m. and was packed with baskets of fun until 2 p.m. The Easter egg hunts started at 12 p.m. and the kids of all age groups had a blast hunting for the most eggs and the one egg containing a gold coin for a special prize. All the kids received goodie bags filled with toys and treats for their participation.

After hunting for eggs, the games and contests started right away. The kids, and even adults, enjoyed the hula hoop contest with a “Simon Says” twist. (more…)