There are not one, not two, not even three, but 8 new floorplans available at Heron Bay Golf and Country Club in Henry County. Designed by D.R. Horton, these different floor plans offer buyers a wide variety of design options and make picking out the perfect home easy. The Summit at Heron Bay features homes from the high $170s to the low $200s, making them perfectly prices to take advantage of the homebuyer tax credit. There are five new floorplans currently being offered in The Summit, three of which are priced under $200,000. Homebuyers have the option of three new floorplans at Northridge at Heron Bay. These three floorplans complete D.R. Horton's Estate Series and are the perfect finish to this already luxurious community. New floorplans will also be available at the Villas at Heron... 02/11/2010

2009 was a stellar year for the South Atlanta master-planned community Heron Bay Golf & Country Club. At the beginning of November, the community was awarded 9 OBIE awards. The OBIEs are an annual awards gala, and are the most prestigious awards given in the Atlanta home building industry. This year, Heron Bay walked away the proud winners of: Gold Award for Best Community Information & Sales Center/Welcome Center Gold Award for Best Advertising – Off-Site Signage Gold Award for Best E-Marketing – Website – Community Silver Award for Best Advertising – On-Site Signage Silver Award for Best E-Marketing – Social Media Campaign Silver Award for Best Marketing Campaign/Promotion – Developer. Gold Award for Land Planning Gold Award for Landscape Design – Master-planned community Gold Award f... 12/02/2009

The Sixth Annual Goblin Gallop 6K, 1 mile Run/Walk and Tot Trot is scheduled to take place at Heron Bay Golf and Country Club on October 24.The Goblin Gallop is an event for every age group and includes three different races: 6K Run, 1 Mile Run/Walk and the “Tot Trot,” for kids five-years-old and under. Pre-registration is now being accepted. The cost is as follows: 6K Run - $15, Pre-registration; $20 at the door 1 Mile Run/Walk - $10 Pre-registration, $15 at the door “Tot Trot” ages 5 and under, 60 yards – no charge. During the Goblin Gallop, guests are encouraged to wear their favorite Halloween costumes. Prizes will be awarded to the most creative costumes. Race day registration will begin at 4 p.m. with the races scheduled shortly thereafter at 5 p.m. All proceeds from the Atlanta r... 10/02/2009

While Heron Bay Academy was denied their charter from both the Henry County and Spalding County school systems, there is still hope for the school. On August 1st, the academy submitted a petition to the newly-founded Georgia Charter School Commission, which was created by House Bill 881 in May 2008 due to the high number of charter school petitions that have veen denied by local boards. Why does the General Assembly care whether or not charter schools are denied by the local boards? Well because charter schools are a critical component to Georgia’s efforts to provide efficient and high-quality public schools. The Assembly also found that charter schools in the state have contributed to enhanced student performance while empowering parents to best fit the individual needs of their childr... 08/27/2009

Henry County, Ga. ranked number seven among the top 25 counties in America for job opportunities according to a list recently compiled and released by CNN Money entitled, Where the Jobs Are.  Henry was the only county in Georgia to make the top ten on the list. Henry County’s job growth since 2000 has been above the national average. Close proximity to Atlanta employment centers and Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport add to the employment stability of the growing county. Experts agree that job growth is a key predictor of the growth of the local real estate market, a great sign for Henry County and communities like Heron Bay Golf and Country Club, the area’s top selling master-planned community.“Job growth is one of the most critical aspects for the recovery of the housing market,... 08/25/2009

Heron Bay is running scared (and excited) for the Sixth Annual Heron Bay Goblin Gallop. Officially taking place on October 24, 2009, this frighteningly fun race is looking for great sponsors. The race will benefit Henry County's Hands of Hope Clinic, the county's only free medical and dental clinic. Sponsors are extremely important in order to maintain the success of the clinic. In the past, the Goblin Gallop has raised a great deal of money for the clinic and the Atlanta lake community wants to raise a record amount this year. Many levels of sponsorships exist for any person, company or organization wanting to lend a helping hand. Sponsorship levels are: Great Pumpkin - $2,000 Jack-O-Lantern $1,500 Ghost Rider - $1,000 Trick-or-Treat $500 Spooky Sponsors $300 Goblin Ghost Runner $20 Fi... 07/22/2009

While many Atlanta area residents find themselves unable to avoid the extreme heat and humidity that comes with a summer in the South, residents at Heron Bay Golf & Country Club are relaxing in and enjoying their three-pool aquatic center, which offers refreshing activities for residents of all ages. Heron Bay features Henry County new homes priced from the high $100’s to over $1 million. The aquatic center at Heron Bay is unparalleled by any other facility in the area. It offers residents a place to relax, exercise, have fun and enjoy the summertime. It includes a shallow beach-entry pool with nine brightly colored, mushroom-shaped waterfalls, plunge pool with two spiraling waterslides, a heated six-lane junior Olympic-sized pool for extended swim seasons, two water lounge areas and a ... 06/01/2009

Everyone should come out to Heron Bay Golf & Country Club this weekend for the semi-annual community garage sale. It's no secret that everyone is on a tight budget and cutting costs at every turn. One great way to cut costs is buy things second-hand, and let me emphasize that second hand is not a synonym for "junk." This Atlanta garage sale is a great place for you to find some fantastic deals on everything from mountain bikes to televisions to books. The garage sale begins at 8:00 a.m. and continues to 1:00 p.m. Once the event conclude, everything that was not sold will be donated to the American Kidney Foundation. So, all new homeowners in Atlanta need to make their way to Henry County on Saturday for fantastic deals and great finds. 04/15/2009

John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods 101 Home Sale is winding down. At last count there were less than 45 homes remaining and 4 of those are located here in Heron Bay Golf and Country Club.  The Heron Bay Luxury Home Sales team is working hard to be an active participant in this sale and continues to try and get the word out about what a spectacular deal is available on each of the homes in the Preserve at Heron Bay.  Of the 4 homes here at Heron Bay, one is the Stevenson, a beautiful single-family home located on the Canongate Golf Course, with a master on the main and three sides brick.  As a part of the 101 Home Sale this particular home is currently priced for $100,000 less than the original asking price. Come out and see us and become a part of the 101 Home Sale. 04/05/2009

As John Wieland travels around the region in his Wiebego, his sale moves forward with only 48 homes left of the original 101, he is close to his goal and we are close to raising the prices back up to their normal levels.  John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods has 3 new finished homes currently standing in The Preserve at Heron Bay Golf and Country Club.  All three of these homes have been reduced by up to $50,000 and they all come with lifetime structural warranties.  We also have one Wieland home at slab stage with the ability to customize your selections, so come see us at Heron Bay Golf and Country Club and be a part of history in the making with the purchase of a John Wieland 101 Home. 03/28/2009

Big things are happening at Heron Bay Golf & Country Club! When the Nesbitts from Philadelphia closed on their Locust Grove new home in Meadow Glen at Heron Bay, the Atlanta golf community reached an incredible new milestone - 900 home closings. It's hard to believe that the beautiful master-planned community in metro Atlanta is only 100 homes away from 1,000 closings! DR Horton builds at Meadow Glen, and the Nesbitts' home is the two-story Fieldstone floorplan. Meadow Glen is a fantastic neighborhood within Heron Bay as it offers residents a convenient location close to the neighborhood park and golf clubhouse and grille. I think we know how the Nesbitts will be spending their weekends this summer. While we are very excited to reach 900 home closings, we also look forward to the future... 03/26/2009

John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods is selling 101 homes at the best prices in the company history.  You will find unprecedented opportunities in every neighborhood Wieland builds in, including Heron Bay Golf and Country Club.  We have three fully finished new homes at the Preserve at Heron Bay and one home under construction.  Here on the southside of Atlanta we are hoping to sell our four as part of the last 57 to be sold at these incredible deals.  In addition to incredible prices these homes come with a lifetime structural warranty. 03/19/2009

Heron Bay Luxury Home Sales a part of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage has acquired the listing for Brad Lundstrom's incredible furnished model on the Canongate golf course.  This home is all brick with a finished basement for $499,900.  It is one of the best values in the Links at Heron Bay Golf and Lake, a master planned community, south of Atlanta in Henry County.  02/14/2009

Industrial developer RACO General Contractors is requesting rezoning from Henry County of 47 acres in the Greenwood Industrial Park, near Ga. 155.  The application is for a mixed use designation, which will include 322 apartments and 40,000 square feet of commercial space.  This property is northeast of Heron Bay Golf and Lake community, a master planned community south of Atlanta, and could seriously impact the traffic flow from Heron Bay to I-75.  There is already a backup near the interstate because of the industrial areas right off the exit.  As of right now RACO does not have any agreements in place to sell the property, but will be marketing it if they receive the rezoning. 02/14/2009

We recently reported that DR Horton was purchasing single-family home sites in The Villas neighborhood at Heron Bay Golf & Country Club. And if you thought that this was really exciting news, you can imagine how over the moon we are to be able to announce that DR Horton has agreed to purchase home sites in two more neighborhoods at Heron Bay. DR Horton is one of the nation's leading home builders and their extensive involvement with Heron Bay speaks volumes about the master-planned community in Atlanta. With the inclusion of these two new neighborhoods, you will now be able to find DR Horton new homes in The Villas, The Summit, Northridge and Meadow Glen, and this doesn't include the three previous neighborhoods that are currently sold out at Heron Bay. Homes at The Summit are designed ... 01/30/2009

I have joined the Luxury Home Sales Center at Heron Bay Golf and Country Club, and am proud to announce my patnership with Sherry Driver and Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage.  If you are looking for a master planned golf and lake community in the Atlanta Metro area you should come visit me.  We have just added the John Wieland new homes in the Preserve at Heron Bay to our sales center and have several custom homes for sale as well.  We are priced from the low $300's to over $1 million and have several lake lots in Lakeview at Heron Bay Golf and Country Club, our gated lake community, available to purchase and build on.  Please join us in the coming days to see what we have and where we are headed. 01/28/2009

If you are looking for unbeatable financing options, then here is your answer. DR Horton Builder is offering a low 2.875% for contracts that close by Feb. 28th, 2009 on their standing inventory at our beautiful Master Planned Golf Community and Country Club at Heron Bay in Locust Grove, Ga. Come by and visit 7 days a week or contact us for detail information on the terms and conditions. You will love this beautiful community!!! 01/28/2009

Being a resident of Heron Bay Golf and Country Club means enjoying state-of-the-art amenities exclusive to the large master-planned community. It also means enjoying fantastic special events and activities available only to homeowners. Heron Bay Golf and Country Club, a resort-style community in Locust Grove, Ga., which will ultimately be home to more than 2,000 residents, has an active social committee with a full-time Events/Activities Coordinator assigned to plan special events throughout the year for residents to connect with their neighbors in fun and exciting ways. Because of the size of the community, residents are able to enjoy an active Homeowners Association that provides plenty of opportunities for residents to interact with each other and have fun.   Some of the past events ... 01/02/2009

Minerva Properties is pleased to announce that their master-planned community, Heron Bay Golf and Country Club, received recognition Saturday Nov. 8, 2008 for their outstanding marketing efforts during the past year. Heron Bay won Silver for Best E-marketing – Best Interactive Application. The OBIE Award recognitions, presented annually by the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association, are the highest that can be bestowed upon new home building industry members. “It is a great honor to be recognized among the best in marketing in Atlanta’s home building industry,” said Lisa Bruvtan, Marketing Director at Heron Bay Golf and Country Club. “Creative and effective marketing is extremely important in today’s market and we appreciate that industry professionals and the Greater Atlanta Home Bu... 12/01/2008

D.R. Horton, who currently builds in four of Heron Bay’s neighborhoods, has purchased 43 single family home sites at The Villas neighborhood in Heron Bay Golf and Country Club. Heron Bay is Henry County's premier master-planned community and has attracted many prestigious local and national home builders. D.R. Horton is a national leader in the residential home building industry and this purchase illustrates how Heron Bay has impressed D.R. Horton so much that they want to make their fifth entry into a neighborhood within Heron Bay. Homes in The Villas will be available for presale in November 2008 with initial homes available in early 2009. The ranch style and master on main homes will be priced from the high $100,000s. “D.R. Horton looks forward to continuing our partnership with Mine... 11/03/2008