The Heron Bay community and residents of Henry and Spalding counties recently celebrated the approval of Heron Bay Academy’s charter from the State of Georgia Charter Commission.

The celebratory meeting was held on Wednesday, March 3rd at 7:00 p.m. at the Heron Bay Lodge. Residents from both Henry and Spalding counties met to celebrate the new charter and to identify opportunities for volunteering and leadership. Discussion was held regarding the next steps Henry County will take. Some of the steps included the  need for volunteer assistance, anticipated timeliness and being able to answer questions.

35 groups applied to the commission for new charters and Heron Bay Academy was one of only seven approved charters this past year. (more…)

Race weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, Georgia is right around the corner! Excellent weather is in store for a weekend of non-stop racing. Temperatures are predicted to be in the low 60s with little chance of rain. The gorgeous weather is sure to bring out the masses to the mile and a half track located 20 miles south of Atlanta. In fact, the campers and RV’s are already arriving to get a premier camping space.

The NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers start with qualifying under the lights on Friday, March 5. Saturday should provide an afternoon of thrilling speed as the drivers of the Camping World Truck Series take on the track. Great weather and great racing, what more could an Atlantan ask for? (more…)

Mark your calendars to tune in on Sunday February 28, 2010 to Atlanta’s Best New Homes on Fox at 10 am because Heron Bay Golf and Country Club will be featured. We’ve always known that this south Atlanta golf community features some of Atlanta’s best new homes, and are so excited that the rest of the city will finally know it too.

The community itself will be discussed along with two of the custom homes in Lakeview at Heron Bay. This show also mentions all the amenities this master planned community offers and showcases the community as the exceptional place it is.

This show should increase the traffic of buyers to the Sales Center and help move the homes that are currently on the market in our community. If you want to know more about Heron Bay Golf and Country Club and see all that we have to offer, then watch on Sunday at 10 am or come and visit us at the Information and Sales Center.

The Heron Bay Community Liaison Committee is hosting a Blood Drive on Saturday, February 27 . The American Red Cross will be parking the Blood Mobile at the Sales and Information Center from 10AM to 3PM. All residents at the Atlanta lake community are encouraged bring friends and family members to donate blood.

Any participants donating blood or platelets between January 1 and March 31, 2010 are entered into a drawing for a $1000 gift card.  Join the effort to help those in need of lifesaving blood.

Appointments can be made by visiting www.redcrossblood.org. The sponsor code is “heronbay”. (more…)

Kicking off the new year,  The Henry Players will be performing The Women Thursday, February 18 through Sunday, February 21. The Women by Clare Boothe Luce is a satirical performance situated in 1936 to 1938 and focuses on high society wives in New York City.

The cast is made up of all women, but like most of the conversations we have with our girlfriends  men are the the focal point of the conversation throughout the play.  These  upper-class women experience marriage, divorce, vanity and gossip: all of which play heavily in their daily struggle to move themselves up in society.

Damon and Kay Bohan, residents of the Atlanta golf community, Heron Bay Golf and Country Club, volunteer their time with the Henry Players.

In addition to volunteering, the busy couple also runs a local salon, Damon’s Design Team in McDonough. They have both performed in several plays as well as done the hair and makeup for a few of the productions.

Damon directed Sweeney Todd during the 2009 season and Kay was the Assistant Director for Deathtrap. She will also be appearing in The Women. (more…)

Northridge at Heron Bay has 3 new D.R Horton  floor plans to complete the Estate Series in this Atlanta lake community.

The 4 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath McDaniel plan features the owner’s suite on the main level. An abundance of light  filters through the dramatic wall of windows in the two-story family room. This abundance of natural light makes you feel as though you are living outdoors. There is also a sunroom off of the breakfast area, perfect for a cup of coffee and the morning paper.

Upstairs features three large bedrooms with walk-in closets and lots of extra storage space. You won’t have a problem finding room for all of your daughter’s clothing essentials or a spot for all of your son’s sporting equipment. (more…)

D.R. Horton Homes is currently building in 4 neighborhoods in Heron Bay Golf & Country Club. In addition to quality homes that last a lifetime, D.R. Horton buyers will also have the options of new floor plans and pricing in 3 of the 4 neighborhoods.

The Summit at Heron Bay has 5 new beautiful floor plans starting in the high $170’s, perfect for first time home buyers or “empty nesters” still looking for a great size yard and square footage.

Offering the best golf value in Heron Bay, Northridge is introducing 3 new plans to  D.R. Horton’s Estate Series and offering many upgrades, including 3 car garages, bowed wall of windows and a media rooms. With gorgeous views of the 7th hole on the Canongate golf course, Northridge at Heron Bay is a great choice for anyone looking for plenty of space for their family. (more…)

When purchasing a new home we are often inundated with a myriad of acronyms: FDIC, HOA, ARM, TILA. All the different abbreviations and terms can get jumbled up and while most of them have to do with the buying and lending process, there is one that is important to you as both a home buyer and a homeowner: HOA.

What is an HOA?

Also known as a Homeowner’s Association, HOAs are often created by the developer to maintain the quality of the neighborhood. Once a certain number of homes have been sold, the developer often turns the HOA over to the community to run. Depending on the community, HOAs function in different capacities. In the Atlanta golf community of Heron Bay Golf & Country Club, the Homeowner’s Association is run by the developer, Minerva Properties. (more…)

The Heron Bay Community Liaison Committee, made up of residents in the Henry county community, is already busy planning their give-back events to benefit several organizations throughout the upcoming year.  The Liaison Committee is dedicated to reaching out to both Heron Bay residents and those in need throughout the world.

The January project “SAVE Your Greeting Cards” encourages residents to donate their old Christmas and greeting cards to benefit the St. Jude’s Ranch for Children.

St. Jude’s recycles the cards and sells them on their website. The children at the ranch play a big part in re-creating the “new” cards by removing the front of the cards and attaching a new back. The children benefit from the program by receiving payment for their work and they also learn the importance of “going green”. (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…)