What are the plans for retail development in the surrounding area?
A Publix shopping center is at the corner of Bill Gardner Parkway and Hwy. 155, just 1 mile north of Heron Bay. Residents of Heron Bay can grocery shop at an 80,000-square-foot super Ingles grocery outlet just east of I-75 on Bill Gardner Parkway. In addition, a Publix shopping center is located at 920 Hwy. 81E in McDonough, and a Publix and a Kroger are located at 301 Jonesboro Road also in McDonough. The Tanger Outlet Mall is also located just east of I-75 within 6 miles of the community. A national mall developer, Simon Properties, has announced plans for a new regional mall in Henry County, to be named South Pointe. JC Penney and Kohls are now open at the South Pointe location. The mall site is located at exit 218 (Hwy. 20) off I-75. Many major “big box” retailers also have sites within an easy drive of Heron Bay. These retailers include Super Target, Super Walmart, The Home Depot and Lowe’s.
