Grantham Park Homeowners
New Resident Info
Welcome to Grantham Park.
We are pleased you have joined our community. As the owner of a home in an association, you are also a member of a Deed-restricted community. The Homeowners Association documents you received at closing govern the operation of the Association and outline certain restrictions to the use of all property located within the community. Please read them as soon as possible. This Handbook is an informal guide to assist you with some of the covenants and address some of the questions that new homeowners frequently ask.
Grantham Park has rules and regulations designed by the Board of Directors to protect our community.
Being a member of an association protects your property value, so please be respectful of the rules and regulations. There are numerous benefits to living in a well-managed HOA, below is a list that we have identified as the Top Benefits:
Architectural Controls – Residents are required to submit for approval any modification projects to the exterior of their home. The Architectural Control Committee (ACC) reviews each submittal to ensure consistency and continuity with original community design standards.
Increased Community Engagement – Community gatherings and activities such as Movie in the Park or holiday themed festivals bring neighbors closer together.
Access to amenities Many communities feature walking trails, sport courts, swimming pools, barbecue pits and neighborhood parks that are available to resident use.
Well-Maintained Common Areas and Amenities – HOAs typically do an outstanding job of maintaining their common areas and amenities.
This includes manicured and over-seeded common area lawns, freshly painted walls, lighting that works and clean play areas, etc.
Increased Community Pride – Community activities and events help bring neighbors together, which increases pride within the community.
Rules and regulations deter nuisance activity – Each resident that owns a home in the community is held to the same set of standards for the upkeep of the exterior of their home.
Added layer of support in dealing with neighborhood property issues
HOAs often partner with municipal code compliance department to ensure adherence to the rules.
Community bonding and communication among neighbors – A great way to make new friends and offer a great sense of community.
Financial stability – A well-managed HOA has a reserve study in place and funds available for future common area repairs and capital improvements, thereby reducing the likelihood of needing a special assessment and the number one benefit of living in a well-managed HOA
Helping maintain property values – Since residents are held accountable to deed restrictions, homes and common areas are consistently taken care of and well-maintained.
The benefits of joining the HOA are worth the time and energy you invest in it. When living in a community, it is always a good idea to be an active member of the homeowner’s association.
The enclosed is a high points breakdown of the rules of Grantham Park. Please refer the convents you were given at closing, a copy of the convents may also be found on are website.
Management of your Association
Grantham Park HOA is managed by Community Management
Associates and Board volunteers in the community.
HOA Board (678) 379-7571
Board@granthampark.org
Elysia Bonner, CAM
Community Association Manager
Community Management Associates
1465 Northside Drive #128
Atlanta, GA 30318
Georgia | South Carolina | Tennessee | Alabama
800.522.6314 toll-free | 404-835-9255 direct | 404-835-9255 fax
HOA Board 678-379-757 Board@granthampark.org
Elysia Bonner, CAM ebonner@cmacommunities.com
Community Association Manager
Community Management Association
1465 Northside Dr. Suite 128
Atlanta, GA 30318
Georgia / South Carolina / Tennessee / Alabama
CMA works for the Board and manages the day to day operations of the HOA, which includes.
- Maintaining common area entrance monument, common fencing, sprinkler system and landscaping
- Collecting Dues
- Holding Annual Meeting
- Paying invoices
- Filing taxes
- Ensuring SOS is filed, and insurance is paid
- Ensuring the power invoices are paid for common area lighting
- Issuing closing letters for re-sales and refinancing purposes
- Creating rules and regulations, which include architectural standards for the community
- Enforcing standards in the community
- Protecting the Association to maintain the value of our homes.
New Resident Info
Below are some helpful phone numbers for information in and around Acworth.
REGISTRATION & LICENSE
Driver Information:
Driver’s License770-720-3693
Driver’s License Appointments 678-413-8500
Tag Office 678-493-6400
**Out-of-state drivers have 30 days to obtain a Georgia’s driver’s license.
Business Information
If the business is located within one of the five municipalities,
please contact that city by telephoning the City Hall.
Voter Information
Voter Registration 770-479-0407
School Registration
Children must be five years old on or before September 1 to enter kindergarten and 6 or older on or before September 1 to enter the first grade in Cherokee County. To register your child for school, you will need a certified birth certificate, a vision, hearing and dental screen from a physician or health clinic, and immunization records on Georgia State Form 3032. For more information, or to register your child,
please call the Cherokee County School District at 770-479-1871.
NEARBY SCHOOLS
Bascomb Elementary School
1335 Wyngate Pkwy, Woodstock GA
770- 592-1091 Public PK-4
Carmel Elementary School
2275 Bascomb Carmel Rd, Woodstock GA
770- 926-1237 Public PK-5
Boston Elementary School
105 Othello Dr, Woodstock GA
770- 924-6260 Public PK-4
Etowah High School
6565 Putnam Ford Dr, Woodstock GA
770- 926-4411 Public 9-12
E.T. Booth Middle School
6550 Putnam Ford Dr, Woodstock GA
770- 721-5500 Public 6-8
LIBRARY SYSTEM
Sequoyah Regional Library System Locations:
RT Jones Memorial Library 770-479-3090
Ball Ground Public Library 770-735-2025
Hickory Flat Public Library 770-345-7565
Rose Creek Public Library 770-591-1491
Woodstock Public Library 770-926-5859
Cherokee County Law Library 678-493-6175
UTILITIES
Electricity
Cobb EMC 770-429-2100
Georgia Power 888-660-5890
Natural Gas
Atlanta Gas Light 800-427-5463
Gas South 877-332-5442
True Natural Gas 877-746-4362
Water
Please contact your local city hall or the Cherokee County Water
Authority at 770-479-1813.
Sanitation
Trash Taxi of Georgia 770- 975-0926
Cable
Comcast 800-266-2278
AT&T 888-757-6500
Telephone
Windstream 800-501-1754
Windstream – Local 770-479-2000
AT&T 888-757-6500
AT&T (Outside GA) 800-288-2020
ETC Communications 800-660-6826
TDS Telecom-Nelson Ball Ground 866-571-6662
SERVICES
Health Services
Cherokee County Health Dept. (Canton)770-345-7371
Environmental Health 770-479-0444
Northside Hospital-Cherokee 770-224-1000
Northside Hospital-Cherokee EMERGENCY 770-224-1000
Health Dept. (Woodstock)770-928-0133
WellStar Health System 770-793-5000
Piedmont Mountainside Hospital 706-692-2441
Police & Fire
GA State Patrol 706-692-4835
Sheriff’s Department 678-493-4200
County Marshal 678-493-6200
Fire Marshal 678-493-6290
Cherokee Office of Emergency Management 678-493-4001
GOVERNMENT
City Halls
Ball Ground770-735-2123
Canton 770-704-1500
South Cherokee Holly Springs 770-345-5536
Nelson770-735-2211
Waleska 770-479-2912
Woodstock 770-952-6000
City of Acworth 770-424-8247 www.Acworth-ga.gov
County
General Information 678-493-6000
South Cherokee Annex 770-928-0239
Animal Control 678-493-6200
Animal Shelter 770-345-7270
Business License 770-721-7810
Building Permits 770-721-7810
Commissioner Office 678-493-6000
County Attorney 678-493-6000
County Extension Office 770-721-7803
District Attorney 770-479-1488
Engineering 678-493-6077
Family Violence Center 770-479-1804
Fire and Emergency Services 678-493-4000
GIS & Mapping 678-493-6050
Humane Society 770-592-8072
Marriage License 678-493-6160
Planning and Zoning 678-493-6101
Probate Court (24 hrs) 678-493-6160
Post Office 1 800-275-8777
Property Tax 678-493-6120
Public Transportation (CATS) 770-345-6238
Recycling Center 770-516-4195
Roads and Bridges 770-345-5842
Senior Services 770-345-2675
Septic Tank Inspections 770-479-0444
Tax Assessor 678-493-6120
Tax Commissioner 678-493-6400
Vital Records 770-928-0133
State Child Support Enforcement 404-921-1490
Family & Children’s Services 877- 423-4746
Forestry Commission 770-720-3525
GA Dept. of Labor 770-528-6100
GA Public Service Commission 404-656-4501
GA Dept. of Transportation 770-387-3640
Immigration 800-375-5283
Secretary of State 404-656-2881
Secretary of State Northwest Region Office 404-654-6076
Social Security 800-772-1213
State Govt. Directory Assistance 404-656-2000
Veteran Services 770-720-3538
MEDIA
Newspapers
Atlanta Journal/Constitution 800-933-9771
Cherokee Tribune & Ledger News 770-479-1441
Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions
Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions (CC&Rs) This is a legally binding document that is officially recorded and filed with your state. Your CC&Rs cover the rights and obligations of the homeowners association to its members and vice versa. CC&Rs often cover legal issues, such as:like:
- Property-use restrictions
- Clearly defined maintenance obligations for the HOA and individual members
- Mechanisms for rule enforcement and dispute resolution
- Lender protection provisions
- Assessment obligations
- Insurance obligations