May 2026 Newsletter

by | May 11, 2026 | Newsletters

Mark Your Calendar

  • May 11, 6:30 pm, CWHOA Board meeting
  • May 11, Pool opens
  • May 15-17, Powder Springs Seafood Festival, Thurman Springs Park
  • May 18, 7:00 pm, Growing in Wellness workshop, Community Room
  • May 19, Primary election day
  • May 20, Last day of school (Cobb County)
  • May 25, Memorial Day

Congratulations to All Our Graduates!

All the parents, grandparents, friends and neighbors in Country Walk want to extend heartfelt congratulations to our high school and college graduates. Regardless of the career path you choose, we wish you the best as you move on to new and exciting challenges!

  • Carter Genchi, Hillgrove High School
  • Abby Grace Guerra, Lost Mountain Baptist Preschool
  • Mesha Liggans, Georgia Cyber Academy
  • Nicole Alexandra Lizano, Carrollton High School
  • Maliyah T. McCall, McEachern High School
  • Patrick Okonji, McEachern High School
  • Alexsie Qionones, McEachern High School
  • Megan Scoggins, University of North Georgia
  • Kerringtyn Smith, McEachern High School
  • Karen Tamas, Kennesaw State University
  • Dane T. Velie, Kennesaw State University
  • Bailey Ward, Opelika High School
  • Tyler Washburn, MPH, Emory University

We’re so proud of you, and honored to celebrate graduation day with you!!

New Horizons Presents:
Growing in Wellness Workshop

Don’t miss this powerful workshop on May 18th at 7:00 pm in our Community Room. We will address wellness practices designed to support the mind, body and nervous system.

We will also discover how integrative services such as yoga, massage therapy and herbal wellness support our bodies. 

Our presenter is an experienced, licensed psychotherapist. Don’t miss this opportunity! Register to be a possible winner of a free foot detox with Olive Tree Therapy & Wellness!

Email pgreenleafjames@gmail.com to reserve your seat. First come, first served.

Pool Opens May 11!

Get ready for another summer of fun at the pool, starting Monday, May 11! If your HOA account is up to date, your key fob from last year will work seamlessly.

If you need to purchase a new fob, it is available for $15.00. Please send your information to poolkey@allinonemgmt.com to obtain a new fob.

Help Us Find the Best Yard in Country Walk!

We are beginning to take nominations for best yard for next calendar quarter. The prize is a $100 gift card. We are looking for homes with well-manicured yards, in compliance with ACC rules, and no pending violations. One homeowner will be selected each quarter.

Factors that will be considered are:

  1. General appearance: Grass mowed and edged, weed free, green with no brown grass = 20 pts.
  2. General neatness: Garbage cans out of sight; no toys, bikes, etc. on front lawn; hoses rolled up; air conditioners hidden by shrubs, etc. = 20 pts.
  3. Planting beds cleaned and edged = 10 pts.
  4. Walks, driveways, and curbs edged and swept = 10 pts.
  5. Shrubs neatly pruned = 10 pts.
  6. Color contrast = 10 pts.
  7. Overall landscape design in keeping with the architecture of the house = 10 pts.
  8. The front lawn has a discernable, intentionally balanced landscape design = 10 pts.

Social Committee Monthly Meeting and Call for Volunteers

Our next monthly Social Committee meeting will be Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 6:30 pm in the CWHOA Community Room. Social Committee meetings are the third Tuesday of every month at 6:30 pm.

We’re still looking for more volunteers to assist with upcoming events. A few hours of your time makes a big difference to us all! Please contact me via phone or text message at your earliest convenience to sign up as a volunteer for future events. We’d also like to get teens more involved in planning activities for their peers, and contributing to the monthly newsletter.

Sonjanique Ferrell
(409) 766-0900

The Social Committee is looking for youth who are interested in writing articles for the newsletter, taking pictures at events, designing flyers and creating advertisements. The youth will be given community service hours for their participation. 

If you are interested in participating, please click on the link to contact Sonjanique Ferrell.

May’s ACC focus for inspection: mailbox maintenance, lawn ornaments, yard flags. 

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.

2025-2026 AMENITIES AREA RULES

Amenities Area Hours: 6:00 am – 10:00 pm
Pool opens May 11
Pool hours: 6:00 am – 9 pm 
Pool monitors on duty: 12 noon – 9 pm
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/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.

Prefer retired – experienced amenities/operations personnel.

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.

Make a Splash! Become a Pool Monitor

Want to earn some part-time income close to home? CWHOA is now hiring pool monitors, and the pay is $15/hour.

Applicant Requirements:

  • All applicants must be 16+ years old.
  • CPR training.
  • Homeowners must be in good standing.
  • Resume should include 2+ references and your CW address.

Pool Monitor Responsibilities:

  • Monitor residents entering the pool gate.
  • Ensure all guests are signed in.
  • Enforce pool rules of conduct.
  • Report incidents of inappropriate behaviors to the amenities manager.
  • Ensure the deck chairs, umbrellas, and tables are orderly.
  • Other duties as assigned.

If you are interested, please email Sara Dougherty at sarad@countrywalk.org. If you need CPR training, it is available online from the Red Cross here.

Public Service Announcements

General Primary Election/Nonpartisan Election, May 19

Don’t forget to vote! Country Walk votes at the Coach George E. Ford Center, 4181 Atlanta Street, in Powder Springs. This is the reception hall behind the library. The polls will be open 7:00 am – 7:00 pm. 

Will you be busy or out of town on May 19? Advance voting is also available May 11-15 at the Ron Anderson Center, 3820 Macedonia Rd, next to Tapp Middle School.

Not sure that you’re registered? Check your status with the Secretary of State’s office here.

For sample ballots for this election, click here.

Country Store and Storage Update

The Country Store remains temporarily closed.

Richard Sailors Parkway Resurfacing

On March 31, at the Citizens Sounding Board for City of Powder Springs Ward 1 residents, the city manager, Pam Conner, announced that later this year, Richard Sailors Parkway will be repaved from Forest Hill to Florence Road. This single major resurfacing project for 2026 will take the place of the rotating schedule of neighborhood road resurfacings that happen in the typical course of the year.

Powder Springs Recycling Center

City of Powder Springs Events

Powder Springs Seafood Festival, May 15-17

Date: May 15 – May 17
Time: May 15 – 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.    
                  May 16 – 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m  
                  May 17 – 11:00 a.m. – 6:00pm
Location:  Thurman Springs Park and Downtown Powder Springs 

The Powder Springs Seafood Festival is three days of seafood, artisan and market vendors, plus plenty of fun for the whole family and live entertainment throughout the weekend! 

Vendors and festivities will be centered around Thurman Springs Park at 4485 Pineview Drive in the heart of Powder Springs’ downtown and will expand to include an additional stage welcoming local talent and musicians on Broad Street. There will be paid and free parking in lots around the downtown area as well as shuttle service available.

While the emphasis is enjoying fresh seafood, other cuisines will be available as well. The list of seafood and landlubbers food vendors will offer a variety of cuisine to satisfy diverse palates!

PLEASE NOTE: No coolers are allowed. 

For more information, please click here.

CWHOA Information

The next Country Walk Homeowners Association board meeting will take place on Monday, May 11th 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 Dougherty, ACC Co-chairs
Vacant, Amenities Manager
Marge Tamas, Communication Chairperson
Pat James, New Horizons Chairperson
Sonjanique Ferrell, Social Chairperson
Elena Castillo, Welcome Chairperson