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