Heron Bay Georgia Map

About Heron Bay, Georgia

Heron Bay is a locality in Henry County, Georgia, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,595. The population density is 390.4 people per km². Heron Bay is located at 33.3393°N, 84.1922°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 30248.

Heron Bay unfolds across a landscape of gentle slopes, where the rich, red Georgia clay holds fast to the roots of towering pines and resilient oaks. It lies 7.9 miles south-south-west of McDonough, GA (from McDonough, GA: bearing 199°T), and is situated 7.6 miles north-north-east of Griffin. The air here, especially in the humid embrace of late afternoon, carries the faint, earthy scent of damp soil and the distant hum of insects. Creeks, small and determined, thread their way through the land, their waters reflecting the broad, pale sky, a testament to the persistent drainage of this piedmont terrain. The houses, often painted in muted colors that blend with the natural surroundings, sit with a quiet dignity, their porches facing the open roads that connect Heron Bay to the wider world, yet holding a distinct sense of place. The history of Heron Bay is etched not in grand monuments, but in the quiet persistence of its agricultural roots, the land itself a ledger of seasons past. For generations, the economy here was tied to the fertile soil, yielding crops that fed families and sustained a way of life. While industry has brought new rhythms, a certain groundedness remains, a connection to the cycles of nature that still subtly governs the pace of Heron Bay. This is a place where the past is not forgotten, but lives on in the weathered barns and the enduring spirit of its people, a quiet strength that resonates in the very stillness of the afternoon.

About This Heron Bay Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Heron Bay, Georgia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.3393, -84.1922. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Heron Bay and Henry County.

Detailed location data for Heron Bay includes the ZIP code (30248), telephone area code (404, 470, 678), county seat of Henry County (McDonough), and school district assignment (Henry County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Heron Bay is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.