January 2026 Newsletter

by | Jan 4, 2026 | Newsletters

🗓️ Mark Your Calendar

  • January 1, Kwanzaa ends
  • January 12, 6:30 pm, CWHOA Board meeting
  • January 15, 6:00-8:00 pm, Powder Springs I Love Downtown progressive event and community input
  • January 20, 6:30 pm, Social Committee monthly meeting
  • January 29, 7:00-8:00 pm, New Horizons line dancing class
  • February 1, CWHOA assessments due (first half)
  • February 8, 12:00-4:00 pm, Super Museum Sunday
  • March 1, 3:00 pm, CWHOA Board elections

Here’s wishing for new beginnings, fresh ideas, amazing accomplishments, and unstoppable success!

Dear neighbors and friends of Country Walk,

Happy New Year!

As we post a new calendar it is natural to think about the year that has passed and the new year, 2026, that is to come. As the new HOA President, I am thinking about the 2025 HOA team and everything they’ve accomplished and the 2026 HOA team and what they (and you) have to look forward to.

I want to thank the 2025 board and the entire HOA team including volunteers and advisors, for the fantastic job they did last year and for the wonderful proposals moving forward.

As board members, our goals are focused on transparency, progress and fairness. And we as a community must work together for the greater good. I am very excited about our prospects moving forward.

Several projects are currently in the works. These include pool area and tennis court repairs, playground and general facility maintenance, which you’ll notice in the coming months. The Social Committee and New Horizons are also coming up with interesting and fun events for the coming year.

As a friendly reminder:

  1. Assessments are due February 1st, 2026.
  2. Annual meeting March 1st, 2026.
  3. Please be courteous and responsible when walking your four legged friends and pick up after them. Let’s take pride in the public areas to keep our landscape beautiful.

And speaking of beautiful space, we are discussing the possibility of the creation of a dog park across the street from the pavilion. This requires planning, organization and manpower! If all goes well, we will be organizing a “Community Day” for volunteers and especially dog owners to help bring this concept to reality!

In closing, we have a great team and we are going to have a great year. Please feel free to join us with ideas and support and to get your neighbors involved. We’re all neighbors, and we’re all in it together!

Best wishes for a safe and prosperous New Year!

Sincerely,

Rick Cantu
HOA President
Country Walk

Come dance with us on January 29, 2026, 7:00 to 8:00 pm in the Community Room.

Learn a new line dance taught by CW resident and instructor, Kenisha Smith. We promise one hour of laughter and fun as we move to the rhythm of the beat. Adults only. No fee, but registration is required. There are only 15 spots available. Don’t miss this! Please arrive on time.

Email patjames@countrywalk.org to reserve your spot. 😊

Social Committee Monthly Meeting and Call for Volunteers

Our next monthly Social Committee meeting will be Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:30 pm in the CWHOA Community Room. 

As we enter 2026, the Social Committee invites your participation in organizing events for the year. This year’s major events will be the Easter Egg Hunt, Halloween Parade and celebration, and Christmas. We’d also like to have more family activities, including movie nights, coffee and donut socials, family game nights, an anime event, and a corn hole tournament. For teens and adults, how does some flag football sound? And for adults 21+, how about a bingo night, a twilight social, and a trivia night? We’d also like to get teens more involved in planning activities for their peers, and contributing to the monthly newsletter.

As our community grows, we will be able to have more successful events and activities. We are depending on YOU to make it happen without overburdening just one or two volunteers. We understand that each of your families have enormously busy schedules, and we know how important it is for you to have family time. However, it is vitally important that we acquire your assistance for each planned event. Our major events require 5-7 volunteers for 2-3 hours set up and take down decorations. If you volunteer, you won’t be alone: Our board members will also serve as volunteers.

Please contact me via phone or text message at your earliest convenience to sign up as a volunteer for future events.

Sonjanique Ferrell
(409) 766-0900

January’s ACC focus for inspection: survey trees that need to be cut down, trim trees, trim shrubs. 

ACC Updates:

ACC Reminders:

  • ACC has up to 45 days to vote on projects, please plan accordingly. Not all votes can be expedited due to vacations/work/scheduling. The more information that is provided, the better the chances are for a quicker approval. Diagrams, measurements, specifying materials, listing approved paint colors and numbers, and attaching copies of any necessary permits from the City of Powder Springs to the original request will reduce the back and forth and get your project approved quicker.
  • Any project change or modification that can be seen from the road must have approval from the ACC via an approved Modification Request.

Work done without submission of a modification form and without ACC approval is subject to a non-negotiable $750 fine.

If you have any questions about upcoming projects or violations, please email modifications@allinonemgmt.com. 

2024-2025 AMENITIES AREA RULES

Amenities Area Hours: 6:00 am – 10:00 pm
Pool Hours: Closed for the season
Playground, Basketball & Tennis Court Hours: 6:00 am – 10:00 pm

  1. No smoking or vaping in the gated area of the amenities.
  2. No animals allowed except for certified service animals.
  3. Children under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
  4. No skates, skateboards, bikes, or motorized vehicles except for mobility assistance equipment.
  5. Be considerate of others; no loud music, yelling, cursing and other such behaviors.
  6. All amenities are first-come first-serve unless there is a reservation.
  7. If an HOA member wishes to have more than 4 guests, they must make a reservation.
  8. HOA members not in good standing cannot be considered guests of other HOA members.
  9. Guests of the Country Walk homeowner must always be accompanied by that homeowner at all times.
  10. Members are responsible for damages caused by themselves or their guests.
  11. Any members or guests who break these rules or act in any way deemed inconsiderate or inappropriate by the board may be asked to leave the premises and could face further penalty. 

Community Room Rental

  1. The Community Room may be reserved only by Country Walk Homeowners that are in good standing with the HOA.  A $250 security deposit is required, to be refunded upon inspection of facilities for damage and key returned.  A $100 non-returnable rental fee is required.
  2. The Country Walk Homeowner must be in attendance at all times during the function.
  3. The number of guests at any reserved function is limited to 50 per the Fire Marshall.

Visit https://countrywalk.org/amenity-request-form/ to reserve an amenity.

Still Accepting Amenities Manager Applications

We are continuing to accept applicants for an Amenities Manager for Country Walk.

This individual is responsible for overseeing the maintenance, cleanliness, and functionality of a building’s facilities and grounds. Key duties include maintenance and cleaning, managing budgets, scheduling repairs and projects, ensuring compliance with safety and health regulations, and coordinating with vendors and contractors and getting estimates for repairs. This role requires strong leadership, budget management, and problem-solving skills to ensure the facility meets the needs of Country Walk Homeowners Association.

Required skills and qualifications

  • Experience in a management role with a strong customer service focus.
  • Strong leadership and people management skills.
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
  • Ability to develop and implement maintenance and energy programs.
  • Strong financial acumen, including budget management.
  • Computer literacy.
  • Experience with multi-site operations and retail maintenance workflows preferred.

The position offers flexible hours. If you would like to apply for Amenities Manager, please send your resume and salary requirements to sarad@countrywalk.org.

Annual HOA Dues Deadlines

The Board is happy to announce that there will be NO increase in assessments in 2026. The first portion of the assessment ($305) will be due February 1 and the second half ($305) will be due by April 1.

You may pay both ($610) February 1st if you wish. There are also monthly payment plans available if that is easier on the budget.

Contact All In One at customerservice@allinonemgmt.com and they can give you more information.

Our CWHOA board elections will be held on Sunday, March 1, 2026 in the CWHOA Community Room. You will be able to vote in person at the meeting. Proxies forms will also be available if you want to ask a neighbor to vote on your behalf. 

Public Service Announcements

Country Store and Storage Update

The Country Store remains temporarily closed.

Powder Springs Recycling Pop Quiz! 

The material that makes the most money for the recycling center is: corrugated cardboard! All funds received from recycling help to partly offset the city’s overall waste disposal costs.  

For more information about the categories of materials that are accepted for recycling, click here.

City of Powder Springs Events

P.S. I Love Downtown

Join the community for a first-of-its-kind downtown appreciation event. Downtown businesses will participate as partners for a “progressive meeting” format, where they will each host a meeting to discuss a component of the updated Liveable Centers Initiative recommendations. Participants will visit the businesses and view the new recommendations and give input. This event will take place on Thursday, January 15, 2026 from 6:00pm-8:00pm. More information is available at https://www.springsinmotionlci.com/

A portion of Marietta Street will be closed to accommodate this event. It appears that you can start the event at any of the participating businesses in the closed area, and then rotate to the other businesses.

CWHOA Information

Monthly CWHOA Board Meeting

The next Country Walk Homeowners Association board meeting will take place on Monday, January 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.

Got Questions? Get Answers!

Here are the communication procedures and email addresses to contact for some of the most frequent requests made to the Country Walk board:

Getting key fob access to the amenities:
This includes the community room, pool, tennis court with pickleball lines, playground, basketball court, and pavilion: poolkey@allinonemgmt.com

Modification requests:
This includes any changes to the exterior of your home, including painting, landscaping, tree removal, fences, trash can enclosures, doors, windows, roofing, or additions: modifications@allinonemgmt.com

General questions and concerns:
This includes questions you can’t find answers for on the community website (https://countrywalk.org/welcome/), Country Walk, or All in One: customerservice@allinonemgmt.com

Violations and fines:
If you receive a compliance letter and have questions, concerns, or wish to dispute the violation, please contact the compliance department promptly to discuss them. Communication is key in ensuring that the compliance department can update your account accordingly regarding your progress, and that they can make notes on your account pertaining to any anticipated delays as you continue to work to resolve any open violations: violations@allinonemgmt.com

Paying dues or fines:
Online:
You can make a one-time payment online at https://allinonemgmt.com/. Select the Make a Payment tab and the one-time payment option at the bottom right of the screen. The Association ID is COU, the Management Company ID is 6597.

Mail:
Country Walk HOA
c/o All In One Community Management
P.O. Box 97753
Las Vegas, NV 89193-7753

In Person:
You can take a check or money order to our office at 110 Evans Mill Drive Ste 702 Dallas, GA 30157. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 9:30am-5:00pm and Friday from 9:30-4:00pm.

Please be sure any checks or money orders are made out to Country Walk Homeowners Association, Inc. and include your account #.

If for some reason you do not receive or happen to lose your statement, you can always reach out to customerservice@allinonemgmt.com to request a copy. 

Board of Directors & Committee Chairs

Board of Directors
Rick Cantu, President
Sara Dougherty, Vice President
Yvette Brantley, Secretary
Chris Marshall, Treasurer 
Elena Castillo, At-Large
Pat James, At-Large
Dameon Mitchell, At-Large
Tricia Ortega, At-Large
Will Roberts, At-Large

Committee Chairs
Dameon Mitchell and Sara Doherty, ACC Co-chairs
Angie Kirkpatrick, Amenities Manager
Marge Tamas, Communication Chairperson
Pat James, New Horizons Chairperson
Sonjanique Ferrell, Social Chairperson
Shelia Marshall, Welcome Chairperson