August 2026 Newsletter

by | Aug 10, 2026 | Newsletters

Mark Your Calendar

  • August 5, First day of school, Cobb County Schools
  • August 10, 6:30 pm, CWHOA Board meeting
  • August 18, 6:30 pm, CWHOA Social Committee meeting

Monthly CWHOA Board Meeting

The next Country Walk Homeowners Association board meeting will take place on Monday, August 10th 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.

New! You can read the agendas for the full meeting and the executive board meeting at the end of the newsletter.

Dear Country Walk Residents,

As summer winds down, the new school year is just around the corner. With students heading back to class, our neighborhood will see a significant increase in pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicular traffic, especially during the early morning and late afternoon hours.

To ensure a safe, smooth, and welcoming environment for all Country Walk families and students, the HOA Board asks that everyone review and follow these important community guidelines:

🚗 Traffic & Driving Safety

Observe Speed Limits: Please strictly adhere to neighborhood speed limits. Watch out for children who may step off the curb or run across the street unexpectedly.

Stop for School Buses: It is illegal (and highly dangerous) to pass a school bus when its red stop-arm is extended and lights are flashing. Always stop completely and wait until the bus moves.

Stay Alert: Avoid distractions while driving inside the community, particularly during peak school commute hours (7:00 AM – 9:00 AM and 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM).

🚌 Bus Stop Etiquette & Courtesy

Be Mindful of Parking: If you park near a neighborhood bus stop to drop off or wait with your children, please ensure your vehicle does not block driveways, mailboxes, or fire hydrants.

Keep Sidewalks Clear: Ensure your trash cans, parked cars, or landscaping overgrowths do not obstruct sidewalks, forcing walking students out onto the street.

Respect Private Property: Remind students to remain on the sidewalk or designated common areas while waiting for the bus, rather than playing in the yards or landscaping of nearby homeowners.

🏡 Property and Neighborhood Pride

Driver Visibility: If you have street-facing trees or shrubs, please prune them back so they do not block the line of sight for drivers turning around corners or near crosswalks.

Keep Pets Secured: Walking traffic will increase dramatically. Please make sure all dogs are securely leashed and always clean up after your pet during morning walks.

Thank you for your cooperation in keeping Country Walk a beautiful, close-knit, and safe community for our children as they embark on a successful school year! If you have any questions or need to reach management, feel free to visit the Country Walk HOA Portal or email us directly.

As we approach the final weeks of the summer season, we want to inform you of some upcoming changes to our pool operations for the months of August and September.

Starting August 1st, pool monitors will only be on duty on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. On Mondays through Thursdays, the pool will remain open during its standard operating hours, but monitors will not be stationed at the facility. Please remember that when monitors are not present, swimming is strictly at your own risk. We ask that all residents continue to follow the posted pool rules and help keep the facility clean and safe.

Additionally, please note that the pool will officially close for the season during the last week of September. The final day of swimming will be Sunday, September 27.

Thank you for your cooperation and for making this a wonderful summer season at Country Walk. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to the HOA Board or management office.

Volunteers Needed 

Country Walk is only as strong as its volunteers. We are looking for at least 20 dedicated neighbors to step up and serve on the Social Committee, the Nomination Committee, and the Advisory Team. Your time and energy keep our community vibrant and running smoothly.

Our neighborhood is a wonderful place to live, work, and connect, but maintaining the quality of life we all enjoy requires active community participation. Simply put, Country Walk is only as strong as its volunteers.

As we look ahead, we need to fill crucial roles to keep our neighborhood programs and governance running effectively. We are aiming to recruit at least 20 volunteers to help steer our neighborhood’s future. 

We currently need eager residents to join the following groups:

Social Committee : Help plan and execute the community events, parades, and holiday gatherings that bring our neighbors together.

  • Need party planners
  • Set up crews
  • Clean up crews
  • Person to barbeque
  • Creative minds for new ideas  

Nominations Committee: Assist in identifying and vetting candidates for leadership positions to ensure strong governance for our HOA. 

We would love to have a representative from each street in Country Walk.

Advisory Team: Work alongside the board to gather research, obtain project quotes, and advise on community improvements. 

  • 2 people for calling for vendors/contracts/estimates (always get 3 and guarantees or warranties)
  • Putting out and picking up HOA signs for HOA meetings
  • Rentals (getting contract signed, and checking the party in and out)
  • Checking the empty lots
  • Typing up documents or agreements
  • Assisting with the Newsletter
  • New Homeowner Orientation( every quarter)
  • Lead to assist communication from RID (landscaping) to the Board
  • Lead to assist communication from Swim Atlanta (pool company to the Board)
  • Lead to assist communication to pest control (calling them back for mosquitos etc)
  • Answering emails from homeowners (working with a BOD member)
  • Someone to inspect the amenities once a month

Serving on these committees is a fantastic way to meet your neighbors, protect your property values, and directly shape the direction of our community.

Please consider donating a few hours of your time to help keep Country Walk the premier neighborhood in Powder Springs.

If you are ready to volunteer or would like to discuss which committee best fits your schedule, please let me know by replying with:

  • Which committee interests you most
  • The best email or phone number for the HOA to reach you
  • Please send to sonjaniquef@gmail.com

As we prepare for the next chapter of leadership in our community, we are writing to announce a significant upcoming transition on our Board of Directors.

At our next quorum meeting, several of our most seasoned board members will officially have completed their two two-year terms of service. Additionally, our current Board President, Rick Cantu, will be finishing his term and will not be running for re-election.

We want to extend our deepest gratitude to Chris Marshall, Dameon Mitchell, Pat James, Yvette Brantley, and Sara Dougherty for their dedicated years of service, leadership, and hard work in maintaining our neighborhood.

To ensure a seamless handoff, Rick and the current board are focused entirely on setting the next operational calendar. This will provide the incoming leadership team with a clear, stable blueprint to run the association efficiently from day one.

Call for 2027 Board Candidates

Are you interested in driving community improvements, protecting property values, and helping your neighborhood thrive? The Country Walk Homeowners Association is seeking passionate, dedicated residents to run for open seats on the Board of Directors for the upcoming 2027–2028 term.

Our community bylaws require a strict 67% quorum of the entire neighborhood to hold a legal election, and we need your leadership and participation to make it happen!

Candidate Eligibility Requirements:

  • Membership: You must be a homeowner of record in the Country Walk community.
  • Good Standing: Your HOA dues and assessments must be fully paid and up to date.
  • Covenant Compliance: You must have no outstanding or unresolved Architectural Control Committee (ACC) violations.

How to Apply:

Take your time to think about how you can make a difference. Submissions are open through the fall. To throw your hat in the ring, please email the Sonjanique Ferrell or Rick Cantu on the Nominations Committee. 

🗓️ Firm Submission Cutoff Date: Monday, January 11, 2027

Please note: This is a hard deadline. Late submissions cannot be accepted, as official election ballots must be printed and mailed out to all homeowners by February 1, 2027, to satisfy our mandatory 60 days’ notice rule.

Structural Maintenance on the Pavilion

There have been concerns expressed about the roof trusses supporting our pool pavilion, as well as some water leaks in the roof.

The board will discuss having experts come in to conduct inspections and any needed repairs during the executive session.

It is possible that a special assessment may be needed to cover the full scope of maintenance. If so, the board will provide timely advance notification if the proposed repairs exceed our reserve funds.

Nominations Committee Appointments

I am writing to formally announce the appointment of the new Nominations Committee for the upcoming election cycle. The committee will consist of the following dedicated community members: Sonjanique Ferrell, Alonda Nealy, Amaddi Leaks, and Angie Kirkpatrick.

As Board President and Nominations Chair, my primary objective is to ensure that our upcoming leadership transition is handled with the highest level of integrity, structure, and transparency. In accordance with the Country Walk Homeowners Association bylaws, this committee is fully prepared to fulfill its foundational mandate to oversee a completely open nomination process for our entire membership.

The committee’s explicit responsibilities will strictly adhere to our governing rules, including:

  • Candidate Recruitment: Actively identifying, vetting, and recruiting qualified board candidates from within the community.
  • Meeting Logistics: Managing the logistical details and preparation for the annual election meeting.
  • Community Presentation: Ensuring all eligible candidates are presented openly and fairly to the neighborhood.
  • Ballot Integrity: Collaborating directly with our management company to guarantee that all official ballots are properly prepared, distributed, and processed.
  • Election Oversight: Facilitating and officially counting the community votes at the election meeting.

By appointing Sonjanique Ferrell, Alonda Nealy, Amaddi Leaks, and Angie Kirkpatrick, we have assembled a team that reflects the diverse interests of our neighborhood and is fully committed to upholding the cooperative frameworks outlined in our bylaws.

Seen a Lawn You Admire?

Continuing the competition we began last quarter, we are accepting 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. (No nominations were received last quarter, hence, no award.)

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.

Upcoming Workshops and Events

September- Medicare Workshop
October – details to follow later
November – Veterans celebration
December – Community Sing Out

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

Social Committee Monthly Meeting 

Our next monthly Social Committee meeting will be Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 6:30 pm in the CWHOA Community Room. Social Committee meetings are the third Tuesday of every month at 6:30 pm.

August’s ACC focus for inspection: grass, mowing, edging/blow or sweep, weeds, prep for fall. 

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 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
YOU AND YOUR GUESTS MUST LEAVE THE AMENITIES BY THE STATED TIMES OR YOU WILL FACE REPERCUSSIONS, INCLUDING FINES 

General Amenities Rules

  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. 

Pool Rules

  1. Infants or children with a diarrheal illness are not allowed in the pool or splash pad.
  2. Incontinent individuals, as well as infants and children not toilet trained or under 3 years old, must wear swim diapers and plastic swim pants to enter pool or splash pad.
  3. People with open wounds, skin conditions, eye infections, or any communicable condition are not allowed in the pool or splash pad.
  4. No spitting, spouting, or blowing nose in pool or splash pad.
  5. Bathe or shower before entering the pool or splash pad.
  6. No food/drink within ten feet of pool and no glass, sharp objects, or hazardous materials allowed.
  7. No solo swimming, no running, and no rough play.
  8. Swimmers must wear swimwear (no cut-offs).
  9. No running dives or flips allowed off pool deck in diving area.
  10. No swimming allowed during heavy rain or when thunder and lightning can be seen or heard.
  11. Swimmers must exit the pool if directed to do so by the pool monitor or amenities manager.

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.

Country Walk Homeowners Association 

Board of Directors Monthly Meeting Agenda

August 10, 2026 | 6:30 pm at the Community Room

OPEN SESSION

            Open Session Call to Order

            Approval of Meeting Minutes for June Open Session

TREASURER’S REPORT – Chris

PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Rick

  • Issues at the pool 
  • Pool Rules
  • Suspending Fobs
  • They were 4 homeowner fines distributed in July for violating Country Walk amenities rules. We have to remind you that these fines are nonnegotiable. First offense, verbal and written warning; second, $125 fine, and third warning, $250 fine. The fob can be cut off at any warning, and the length of time will be based on the incident. First offense 3 to 5 days. Second offense 6 to 30 days. Third offense 31 days to the rest of the year and a maximum of six months, depending on when the offenses happened.
  • Leaving grounds at proper times – Amenities close at 10 pm – Gate issues and alarms —out by 9:45 pm – the fine for setting off the alarm starts at $125.
  • Anyone know of a person or company that hangs Christmas lights? Please alert a board member so we can contact them for a price.
  • Tricia will be managing and overseeing rentals
  • Halloween – preparing to handle Halloween night – assigning a board member to be liaison to speak to police and handle security
  • The board is aware that it’s been hot. Yet everyone needs to keep the yards nice and tidy to keep Country Walk appearance up.
  • Pool closing Sept. 19th – Swim Atlanta will close starting Sept.19th – 21st
  • Pavilion repairs — special assessment may be needed

COMMITTEE REPORTS

  1. Treasurer- Security – Chris
  2. ACC Modifications – Dameon
    • 3 modifications, 2 approved, 1 approved with conditions
    • 178 violations
  3. Community Room Rentals – Tricia
  4. Communications – Marge
  5. Welcoming committee – Elena
  6. New Horizons – Pat
  7. Social committee – Sonjanique

ACTION TAKEN WITHOUT A MEETING

OLD BUSINESS

Board vote to allow Country Store to put sign out that says “JJ Country Store”

NEW BUSINESS

  • Halloween
  • Christmas decorations
  • Holiday party
  • Budget meeting in Nov to establish new calendar year

HOMEOWNER ANSWER SESSION

Adjourn to Executive Session

Country Walk Homeowners Association
BOD Executive Monthly Meeting Agenda
August 2026 at the Community Room

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Call to Order

  • Approval of June Executive Session Minutes
  • Hearings – None

Old Business

  • Country Store update

New Business

  • Obtaining inspections of pavilion structure, roof
  • Action taken for disruptions at the pool

Board members must be available if possible for any escalation involving Homeowners and others.

At the discretion of advisor overseeing the monitors, fobs can be shut off. Board will be notified but no vote is required

If a board member is called to the pavilion, that means someone needs to be removed from the premises. *** A board member MUST be present if police are called to the pavilion to have a homeowner or guest removed or criminally trespassed from the property.

First violation is a warning fobs are being turned off – 1,2,3 warnings will follow fines and fob shut-off

Halloween – Need a board member to be the liaison between, and to coordinate with police and Officer Dilbeck on specifics regarding traffic, shutdown, etc.

VOTE: Christmas decorations – and 2 or 3 members need to get estimates. The last vendor broke reindeer and Christmas tree.

Sonjanique will decorate community room but not outside this year.

VOTE: Ceiling fans in pavilion, blinds (within 18 months)

VOTE: Painting for pool deck, splash pad and pavilion deck

VOTE: Putting down felt and pine straw where all the brush was removed – we are getting estimates – won’t be done until spring 2027

VOTE: We need to remove 4 trees alongside the stairs leading to the field due to the poor state of health and appearance. (Spring 2027)

VOTE: Tennis team – $30 per person / month

VOTE: “no poop” signs for the field and pavilion area! We have some beautiful grounds now, and we need to remind homeowners these areas are not convenient bathrooms for their pets!

Adjourn

Public Service Announcements

Tips for Staying Healthy in Hot Weather from the CDC

Country Store and Storage Update

The Country Store remains temporarily closed. It is no longer listed on LoopNet, but is currently listed on Crexi, a commercial real estate site, as being for sale. 

The asking price is still $2.5 million for the Country Store, gas pumps, and storage building.

Powder Springs Recycling Center

City of Powder Springs News and Events

Got Questions About the City?

The City of Powder Springs is governed by a mayor and city council. Our Ward 1 City Councilperson is Raja Antone. He is interested in your concerns, whatever they may be.

You can reach him at rantone@powderspringsga.gov

CWHOA Information

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
Vacant, 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, ACC Chair
Vacant, Amenities Manager
Marge Tamas, Communication Chairperson
Pat James, New Horizons Chairperson
Sonjanique Ferrell, Social Chairperson
Elena Castillo, Welcome Chairperson