Mark Your Calendar 

• October 12, Cobb County Schools Digital Learning Day
• October 13, Cobb County Advance Voting begins
• October 21, 10:00 am, New Horizons Chair Yoga
• October 24, 10:45 am, Halloween parade
• October 24, 11:00 am, Country Trunk or Treat
• October 31, sunset to 8:30 pm, Halloween Trick or Treat
• November 3, Cobb County Schools Student Holiday
• November 3, Election Day
• November 10, Country Walk Veterans Day Event
• November 11, Veterans Day
• December 12, 11:00 am, Social Committee Holiday Party

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Monthly CWHOA Board Meeting

The next Country Walk Homeowners Association board meeting will take place on Monday, October 12th at 6:30 pm in the community room. 

If you would like to have the board answer a general question about the neighborhood, or would like more information about the HOA, please click HERE.  Questions and comments stated during the Open Forum will be taken into consideration during the executive session.  After which time, the Board will provide responses as necessary for individual questions/comments.  Open Forum speaking slots are assigned on a first come, first served basis – we encourage homeowners to use the link at the top of this paragraph to secure their speaking slot prior to the meeting.  If time permits, homeowners who do not sign up in advance may be granted a time slot by the Board during the Open Forum.

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New Horizons October Activity

Join us for Chair Yoga, October 21 at 10:00 am in the Community Room. Our instructor is a CW resident, Megan Vaughn, a certified yoga expert.

To reserve your spot, email
pgreenleafjames@gmail.com

See you soon.
Pat James,
New Horizons Coordinator

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Trunk or Treat

Get your creativity rolling for the Country Trunk or Treat Contest! Join us on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at the Country Walk Amenities Parking Lot for a spooktacular day of community fun. We are looking for the most creative, spooky, and beautifully decorated car trunks in the neighborhood, and three lucky winners will walk away with fantastic gift cards!

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🎃 Event Details

• Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
• Location: Country Walk Amenities Parking Lot
• Trunk Setup Deadline: 11:00 AM (Please arrive early to park and set up before the crowds arrive!)
• Contest Rules: Open to all residents. Reusable, family-friendly, spooky, or themed decorations are highly encouraged.

🏆 Contest & Prizes

• First Place: Top prize gift card for the ultimate best-decorated trunk.
• Second Place: Runner-up gift card for outstanding creativity.
• Third Place: Third-place gift card for great Halloween spirit.

📣 How to Participate

1. Plan Your Theme: Pick a fun concept (e.g., movie themes, classic spooky themes, or a country autumn harvest).
2. Bring Candy: Don’t forget to pack plenty of treats to hand out to local trick-or-treaters!
3. Arrive Early: All participating vehicles must be parked and completely decorated by 11:00 AM.

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Halloween Events & Safety Guidelines

• Halloween Parade (October 24th): Mark your calendars! The annual community Halloween Parade will take place on Saturday, October 24th. Lineup begins at 10:45 AM, and the parade will officially start on Bradford Lane. Bring your family and your best costumes out to join the celebration!
• Car Decorating Volunteers Needed (October 24): We need 15 cars decorated for the parking lot to help make our event extra festive! Don’t worry about supplies—we do have decorations available for you to use. Please contact Sonjanique to sign up your car.
• Event Help Wanted (October 24): We are looking for six more people to help our team with the event setup and take-down. Your hands-on support makes these events possible! Please contact Sonjanique if you can lend a hand.
• Trick-or-Treating Hours (October 31): To ensure a safe and restful evening for all families, Country Walk requests that homeowners stop handing out candy at 8:30 PM on Halloween night. The Board is fully aware that the local teenager curfew does not end until 11:00 PM that Saturday; however, the neighborhood would greatly appreciate everyone’s cooperation in wrapping up neighborhood activities by 8:30 PM.

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Calling All Veterans!

In honor of upcoming Veterans Day, Country Walk would like to honor its retired military, wounded warriors and veterans within our community on November 10. All military branches are invited. Retired veterans and wounded warriors: if you still have your uniform, we would like to place them as part of a display to honor your service. Please contact sonjaniquef@gmail.com if you would like to participate.

Sonjanique Ferrell
Social Committee Chair.

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 Paid Position Available: Pavilion Decorating

We are hiring someone to decorate the Country Walk pavilion for the upcoming fall season! This is a paid opportunity, and all Country Walk decorations will be provided for you. If you are interested in this position or want more details, please contact Sonjanique Ferrell (sonjaniquef@gmail.com), Rick Cantu (rickcantu@countrywalk.org), or Dameon Mitchell (dameon@countrywalk.org) as soon as possible.

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Nominations Needed for 2027!

Dear Country Walk Homeowner,

The Country Walk Homeowners Association is officially seeking dedicated resident candidates to run for open seats on our Board of Directors. Our community thrives when neighbors step up to lead, and we need your voice, your ideas, and your leadership.

Why Run for the Board?

• Drive Improvements: Directly influence upcoming neighborhood projects, amenities, and community updates.
• Protect Property Values: Collaborate on decisions that maintain the beauty and high standards of our West Cobb community.
• Ensure a Valid Election: Our community bylaws require strong resident participation and a minimum quorum to successfully hold our annual election.

Candidate Eligibility Requirements:

To qualify for a seat on the Board, candidates must meet the following community criteria:

1. Membership: Must be a homeowner of record within the Country Walk community.
2. Good Standing: All HOA dues, assessments, and balances must be fully paid and up to date.
3. Covenant Compliance: Must have no open or unresolved Architectural Control Committee (ACC) violations.

How to Submit Your Nomination:

If you are interested in serving your community, please submit a brief biography or candidate statement to sonjaniquef@gmail.com. Please include your name, address, contact information, and a short paragraph explaining why you want to serve on the board.

Thank you for your commitment to keeping Country Walk a wonderful place to live.

Sincerely,
Sonjanique Ferrell
Nominations Committee Chair

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Social Committee Monthly Meeting 

Our next monthly Social Committee meeting will be Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 6:30 pm in the CWHOA Community Room. Social Committee meetings are the third Tuesday of every month at 6:30 pm.

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Upcoming Workshops and Events

October 21 – Yoga class, 10:00 am
November 10 – Veterans celebration
December 12 – Community Sing Out, 11:00 AM

Got Ideas?

Please submit ideas or suggestions for activities you’d like to participate in with New Horizons. We are open to activities that everyone can enjoy. Please send your thoughts to pgreenleafjames@gmail.com.

Thanks!

Pat James
New Horizon Coordinator

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Honoring Sonjanique Ferrell: The Heart and Soul of Country Walk’s Community Spirit

If you’ve ever enjoyed a festive Easter egg hunt, celebrated Halloween with your neighbors, or felt the magic of the holiday season at Christmas, you have one exceptional person to thank: Sonjanique Ferrell.

For years, Sonjanique has been the driving force behind Country Walk’s most cherished traditions. Organizing and executing community events is a massive undertaking, yet she manages every detail from concept to cleanup with dedication and enthusiasm.

Her contributions, however, extend far beyond event planning. Sonjanique generously serves across multiple leadership roles, lending her time and expertise to the Nominations Committee, Advisory Committee, and Social Committee.

In addition to her tirelessness as a volunteer, her sharp business acumen has been an incredible asset to our community. Thanks to her professional background and clever resource management, Sonjanique has saved Country Walk thousands of dollars over the years—ensuring our neighborhood thrives both socially and financially.

To Sonjanique: thank you for your commitment, your endless energy, and your dedication to making Country Walk a wonderful place to call home. Our community is truly better because of you!

Rick Cantu
President, Country Walk HOA

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October’s ACC focus for inspection: mailbox maintenance, mowing, edging/blow or sweep. 

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Swim Atlanta Contract & Pool Operations

Our contract with Swim Atlanta has been officially renewed and updated for 2027. Under this updated agreement, Swim Atlanta will handle comprehensive pool maintenance, professional lifeguarding, and gate monitoring.

While the new contract reflects a rate increase for these expanded professional services, the Board has optimized our budget by consolidating responsibilities. CW will not be hiring its own independent monitors, offsetting the contract increase by $6,000 in overhead costs. This approach ensures high-quality, professional oversight at our pool facilities while remaining fiscally responsible.

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Landscaping Services Extension

We are pleased to share that Rid Landscaping will be renewed for the 2027 season. Their team will continue to handle our community’s lawn care, common area upkeep, and seasonal landscaping needs to keep our neighborhood looking its best.

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Public Service Announcements

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Make a Plan to Vote!

Early in-person voting, also called Advance Voting, begins Tuesday, October 13. The nearest early voting location to Country Walk is at the Ron Anderson Center, 3820 Macedonia Road, Powder Springs, Georgia 30127. Anyone with a Cobb County address can vote at this location through October 30. The polls are open Monday-Friday, 7:00 am-7:00 pm and select Saturdays and Sundays. For more information, click here.

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3. Country Walk votes at the Ford Center, at 4181 Atlanta Street, Powder Springs, Georgia 30127, behind the library. Polls will be open 7:00 am-7:00 pm. For more information, including a sample ballot, click here.

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Powder Springs Recycling Center

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City of Powder Springs News and Events

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Live Theater Performances Now in Powder Springs! 

October will see the first of an ongoing series of live theatrical performances at the Patricia C. Vaughn Cultural Arts Center. The black-box theater, purpose built for live theatre, is located behind the Powder Springs Library at 4181 Atlanta Street, Powder Springs, Georgia, 30127.

Upcoming performances include:

October 23-25, The Voices of Donny Hathaway
Featuring the music of the legendary soul artist, Donny Hathaway. For more information and tickets, click here.

November 13-15, Whitney, Luther, and Friends
Musical revue featuring the timeless R&B classics of Whitney Houston and Luther Vandross. For more information and tickets, click here.

These events are being brought to Powder Springs by Emil Thomas, a Powder Springs native and currently the artistic director at Theatre in the Square in Marietta. He is also a theatre director, playwright, and producer, and recognized for his inclusive, community-driven approach to staging diverse works.

Born in Georgia and raised by Puerto Rican New Yorker parents, Emil discovered his passion for the performing arts at Tapp Middle School through musical theatre and continued acting in high school at Pebblebrook, the Cobb County School for Excellence in the Performing Arts. Emil earned an undergraduate degree in directing and stage management at Ball State University in Indiana.

In 2016, Emil was invited to the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival for directorial work and, with his family’s support, reopened Marietta’s Theatre in the Square with a mission to create “theatre for the 21st century that is inclusive of all.”

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Dog Park at Powder Springs Park NOW OPEN!

Leash-free fun for dogs big or small! Check out the available amenities on this video. You and your pooches can enjoy the amenities daily during daylight hours (sunrise to sunset). There are separate areas for large dogs and small dogs.

The park is near downtown Powder Springs at 3899 Brownsville Road, Powder Springs, GA 30127. There is ample free parking, with more parking across the street.

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