Mark Your Calendars

• April 13, 6:30 pm, CWHOA Board meeting
• April 21, 6:30 pm, Social Committee meeting
• April 25, 12:00-9:00 pm, Jazz LPGE, Thurman Springs Park

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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.

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Graduation Sign Orders Due April 20

Would you like to honor a child, grandchild, spouse, or parent who is graduating from high school or college? Each year, Country Walk displays the names of new grads on signs at the front entrance each May.

Please provide the following information for CW graduating seniors who would like to have graduation signs posted. We need:

• Student name
• School name
• Parent email and name
• Parent phone contact

Please send this information to triciaortega@countrywalk.org by April 20 to get your sign printed for free. Late requests are $25. Signs may be retrieved after graduation.

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Thank You to All Our Sponsors and Volunteers!

Kudos to Mary, Douglas, Alonda, and Sonjanique (Social Committee) for donating supplies to assist with the Easter Egg hunt. The children were eager and had a great time!

We want to thank Megan, Samad, Anthony, Board members Rick Cantu, Tricia Ortega, and Pat James for their time and continued support.

We want to thank our Teen Volunteers for all of their help setting up, distributing candy and cleaning up.

We also would like to let everyone in Country Walk – know that Social Committee Members, and Board members are all volunteers. No one is being paid to establish and set up events, nor are the board members or other committees paid to take care of Country Walk. This is why volunteering is so important. We can host more events when we all pitch in through neighborly collaboration.

Sonjanique Ferrell
Social Committee Chair

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Amenities Work Completed

The HOA has been hard at work refreshing the amenities for the coming pool season:

1. Fresh sod has been put down (see note below)
2. Mulch has been placed down
3. Outside of community room painted and pressure washed
4. New rocks in place to help with erosion
5. Drain installed by the play ground
6. Pool deck has been repaired
7. New railroad ties installed by the basketball court
8. Grill and park benches painted
9. Tennis ball holders removed (they were being used as trash containers)

Next up: splash pad repairs.

A Few Notes About Using the Amenities Area

Homeowners, when you see caution tape that means do not cross over into those areas. The steps and the area with the new sod by the playground have been marked off. Please do not allow your children to run through the water sprinkler that is watering the new sod.

Speaking of the playground, please don’t let your kids ride electric vehicles, bikes, or motorcycles through the playground. And please stop moving the picnic table around.

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Always Clean Up After Your Dog!

Every responsible dog owner in Country Walk knows that you need to clean up after your pet right away, whether you’re walking down the sidewalk or playing on the field, whether it’s private property or common areas. We do not have a sanitation committee to take care of this for you: if it is your pet, it is your responsibility to clean up after them. Do not hide dog poop under pine straw on your neighbors lawns or in the common areas.

The City of Powder Springs follows Cobb County’s Animal Control policies (Ord. No. 2006-16, 8-21-2006). Section 10-138(b) states: “Persons who permit their animals to defecate on public or private property other than their own property are required to immediately pick up the feces, bag the feces, and properly dispose of the feces. Animal waste shall be removed by placing said matter in a closed or sealed container and thereafter disposing of it in the animal owner’s or public trash receptacle, sanitary disposal unit or other closed or sealed refuse container.” Please note that violations of any part of this ordinance subjects you to a fine. Animals that “damage, soil, defile, eliminate or defecate on private property other than its owner’s property or on public property” are considered to be “nuisance animals” and can be reported to Cobb County Animal Control as such (Section 10-9).

All pets must be kept on a leash and be under the physical control of a responsible person at all times while outdoors unless in an approved containment area.  

If you see an animal running loose in the neighborhood, contact Cobb County Animal Control.  (770) 499-4136

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Social Committee Monthly Meeting and Call for Volunteers

Our next monthly Social Committee meeting will be Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 6:30 pm in the CWHOA Community Room. Social Committee meetings are the third Tuesday of every month at 6:30 pm.

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. 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

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April’s ACC focus for inspection: sod, grass, mulch, mowing, edging, weeds. 

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Public Service Announcements

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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.

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Powder Springs Recycling Center

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City of Powder Springs Events

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Free Jazz Concert on April 25

The District 12 Jazz Large Group Performance Evaluation (LGPE) will be held at Thurman Springs Park in Powder Springs on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 12 pm to 9 pm. This event, featuring student jazz bands from Cobb County and surrounding areas at the Hardy Family Automotive Amphitheater, is free and open to the public.

At last year’s event, the performances went from very good to incredibly professional as the ensembles escalated by age group from middle school to high school. A good time was had by all, and the band directors marveled at having the opportunity to play in a venue as pleasant and welcoming as the Hardy Family Amphitheater. Such a treat to hear such great music from such accomplished students. Bring your folding chairs, blankets, and picnic baskets for a great day and evening of entertainment.

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CWHOA Information

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Monthly CWHOA Board Meeting

The next Country Walk Homeowners Association board meeting will take place on Monday, April 13th 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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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. 

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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