Go ahead and book the babysitter for next Saturday night, September 27th, because the Heron Bay social committee is hosting a Music by the Pool event. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to unwind and relax with an adult-only crowd. That’s right, next Saturday night the pool is a no-kids zone - meaning nothing but peace and quiet, well except for the mellow Blues music provided by Jason Lee. This is a great opportunity for you to meet other adults in the community, and is incredibly cheap date night - only $10 per person. You won’t have to worry about wasting gas by driving to a nice restaurant, movie theater or club, as the amenities area is a quick walk or drive from your front door. This Music by the Pool event is brought to you by your neighborhood social committee, who works extremely hard to make sure life at Heron Bay Golf and Country Club is above and beyond what you expected when you purchased your new home in Locust Grove. Thanks to our spectacular social committee, and we’ll see you next Saturday night!

Heron Bay has three active adult neighborhoods within the community, and they seem to be very popular. Two of them are offering final opportunities or final opportunity. That’s right, one final opportunity left at the Cottages at Heron Bay.  For those interested in downsizing from a large, family home while you enter your retirement age, it would be wise to consider this final home at the Cottages.  Priced at $187,900 this new home in Locust Grove offers 1,800 square feet of living space with an oversized great room equipped with a fireplace, spacious dining area, gourmet kitchen with large breakfast bar, private courtyard and two-car garage. The home is the popular Starcrest floorplan and offers ample storage and many designer details throughout. One benefit of the active adult community is that the lawn maintenance is no the homeowner’s responsibility, allowing you to enjoy your time at home and focus on things you want to do instead of required chores. And by living at Heron Bay Golf & Country Club, (more…)

John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods is one of the most renowned and respected builders in the Southeast. With over 30 years of experience, this amazing new homebuilding company has become synonymous with exceptional quality, strong commitment to customer service and integrity. If purchasing a new home in Atlanta from John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods sounds appealing to you, then look no further than Heron Bay Golf & Country Club. John Wieland builds Signature Homes in the Preserve neighborhood of Heron Bay all with distinctive design elements such as open floor plans, grand staircases, stunning walls of windows and impressive owner suites with retreats and luxurious spa baths. Priced from the high $300,000’s to the $500,000s homes at the Preserve are in a prime location along the 5th hole of the golf course. This means that these homes have amazing views of the golf course and other natural settings. Being an intimate community of only 50 homesites, you shouldn’t delay on purchasing a new home in this Atlanta golf community. Need another incentive? John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods is now offering a (more…)

That’s right, you did not misread the title - Heron Bay is one of the top 10 selling subdivisions in all of Atlanta. To be specific, it is #9 on the list, which is a tremendous feat considering there were only two communities on the list from south side counties. Another factor to point out is that master-planned communities were prominent on the list, only reinforcing the fact that living in a master-planned development has endless advantages and homebuyers are now looking for those added perks when buying a new home in Atlanta. And boy does Heron Bay Golf & Country Club come with perks! Not only are the homes in this Atlanta golf community in every price range, from the $180,000s to over $1 million, and come with an exceptional list of amenities at hand, but the wonderful staff at Heron Bay goes above and beyond the call of duty to ensure you are happy with your home and the community in which you live. There is even a full-time activities director to plan regular neighborhood events, giving you a great chance to get involved with community and meet your neighbors. Plus, in no time at all, (more…)

Heron Bay, which is a rare find in the Atlanta area due to the fact that the master-planned development goes above and beyond to make its residents feel a sense of community, has commenced a summer of fun with the success of the annual Jazz by the Pool event. Sharon Rae North performed from 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. on Saturday, May 17 with her band on the veranda on the pool deck. Heron Bay families were able to bring picnics, chairs and blankets and enjoy a night of fantastic jazz music while mingling with their neighbors. This Atlanta golf community hosts events like this one on a regular basis to ensure that not one of its residents is a stranger in the community.

Being a master-planned development, Heron Bay has a large number of homes and residents, and getting the residents of these Henry County homes together to enjoy a beautiful summer evening helps make the neighborhood seem a little smaller. Also, kids get to meet other kids in the community, and fantastic new friendships begin. When living at Heron Bay Golf & Country Club, you have definitely done more than purchase a new home in Locust Grove, but you’ve adopted a new way of life. So, if you haven’t already, come check out Heron Bay and get a little Jazzy on the weekends.

On Mother’s Day, May 11, Heron Bay, an Atlanta golf community, was featured on the cover of the Atlanta Journal Constitution’s Homefinder section. Rae and Matthew Foster, Heron Bay residents, were interviewed and photographed for the story “Mom-friendly neighborhoods”. They were asked why they chose Heron Bay to be the location of their new home in Locust Grove, what type of home they built, the type of activities available for families and other questions regarding the amenities.

“We like the mix of people in the community,” says Rae. “There are quite a few retired couples and a lot of families with young children. There are always kids for our girls, Anna Kathryn, 2, and Madelyn, 7, to play with.”

Click here to read the article in it’s entirety. Visit www.heronbayinfo.com for more information on this master-planned community in Henry county’s Locust Grove.

Heron Bay Golf & Country Club is a premier master-planned community in Atlanta, and there are many benefits to living in this type of community. Many people don’t really understand the difference between a regular community and a master-planned community, so I am here to help clear up any of the gray area.

• Architectural integrity - a master-planned community carefully establishes architecturaly guidelines for all the homes, assuring that neighborhoods offer diversity while complementing each other. And this integrity can be seen in the streetscape, landscape and amenities as well as the homes.
• Remarkable amenities - it’s no secret that Heron Bay provides homeowners with a long list of life-enhancing amenities like an 18-hole golf course, swimming pools, extensive hiking trails, playgrounds, recreation centers and more.
• Natural beauty - the careful planning of a master-planned community usually includes a respect for the natural beauty of the area, preserving a great deal of natural greenspace and wooded areas. Heron Bay created a peaceful environment through conservation of natural space, creation of parks and walking trails and a strong focus on tree plantings.
• An investment in the future - master-planned communities like Heron Bay maintaiin their value and homes in these communities typically appreciate more in value because (more…)

Last weekend Heron Bay Golf & Country Club hosted a 70’s Disco Party for their residents, and it was a huge success. The lodge was retro-decorated with bright colored table cloths and vintage records scattered along the walls. Those in attendance danced the night away, doing the hustle under a spinning disco ball to the biggest hits of the 1970’s. Little Momma’s Helper catered the soirée with heavy hors d’oeuvres, and there was a cash bar for the residents to enjoy.A total of $240 was given away in prizes; prizes went to the best 70’s outfit, to the best 70’s Hair and to the best male and female dancers. Heron Bay really knows how to treat its residents to a good time, and through inventive parties like this one, residents are able to unwind, let loose and get to know each other better.  Having an activities director to plan community events is only one of many perks to living in this extraordinary community. It’s events like these that really make Heron Bay stand out among other Atlanta golf communities because they go above and beyond to make sure residents are happy with their new home, community and neighbors. So, go ahead and find your new home in Locust Grove at Heron Bay, and we’ll see you at the next party!