With scenes of the Revolution, Native American camp and crafts, fireworks and much more, Nash Farm Park provides the perfect opportunity to celebrate Independence Day with family and friends while experiencing a taste of American history. Children will enjoy interacting with the strolling actors as well as typical children festival activities such as face painting and pony rides. Live performances will be provided by Deep Forest Native American Indian Program, Tunes of the Battlefield, Mackie Creek Band (7/3), The Regulars, McDonough Rhythm Section (7/4) and more. The celebration will be held July 3 and July 4 from 3:00 p.m. until dark with a firework extravaganza each night. Admission to the event is $5 for adults, $2 for children (ages 6-12) and children five and under free.

Residents of Heron Bay Golf & Country Club enjoying partaking in local events throughout the year such as the Independence Day Festival. The Henry County master-planned community is perfect for families looking to live in a beautiful new home community coveniently located to Atlanta. Stop by the luxury new home community today to learn more about our move-in ready homes available now.

As you and your family enjoy Henry County Parks for leisure activities, bring along your camera and take pictures. After you develop the pictures you can submit them to the Henry County Parks & Recreation Annual Photography Contest for the opportunity to win some great prizes. Categories for this year’s contest are Sports and Action, Nature and Wildlife, On Location and General (anything else). Photograph format options include Color Print, Black and White, and Digital. Awards will be given to 1st, 2nd, 3rd and Honorable Mention for each category. A complete set of rules can be found here. The deadline for submissions is October 16, 2009. (more…)

Are you a frequent flier or an airport employee who is looking for a relaxing home not far from the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport? If so, then check out the luxury new homes available at Heron Bay which is located in Locust Grove, just 30 minutes south of the airport. Whether you are a airport employee or a person who frequently travels for business, you are sure to find a home that will provide you with a relaxing retreat from the crowds of the popular airport.

Heron Bay is so much more than a convenient commute to the airport. (more…)