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HIGHLAND PARK NEIGHBORHOOD WEBSITE www.highlandparkneighborhood.com email: hpraboard@highlandparkneighborhood.com Contact Address: Highland Park Recreation Association, Inc. c/o: Access Management Group, 1100 Northmeadow Parkway, Suite 114, Roswell, GA 30076 Community Center (3903 Upland Way, Marietta, GA 30066) / Pool Phone: 770-627-5679

Community Center, Pool &Tennis Courts Area: Address: 3903 Upland Way Entering neighborhood, take right on Upland Way, travel up the hill, Area on right

Please scroll down this page for more important Neighborhood information, news, events and updates!

Click on "Google Maps" above to see overheads or street view pictures of the entire neighborhood!

Favorite Links

Highland Park & Highland Terrace Home Owner's Association Association's Legal Documents (please be patient when downloading; files are large) Articles of Incorporation By-Laws Restated Declaration of Covenants (CC&Rs) Permanent Membership Declaration Important Association Membership Information: Non-Member Property owners that desire to join the Full Membership must pay a $3000 initiation fee. Non-Member to Full Membership Consent Form HPRA Voluntary to Mandatory Conversion Info. (documentation used during conversion process) Association's Important Information Legal Documents Summary Information, Meeting Agendas and Board Member Standardization Covenant Enforcement Summary see Bylaws & CC&Rs & Design Standards for specifics HPRA's Management Firm Contact Information: www.accessmgt.com Access Management Group 1100 Northmeadow Parkway, Suite 114 Roswell, GA 30076 Main Phone: 770-777-6890; Fax: 770-777-6916 Closing Letter Request / Information Requests for closing letters may be sent to: Danielle Conkwright, AMG o 770-777-6890 x133; f 770-777-6916 Highland Park Non-Profit Corporation Information (required annual Secretary of State filing) Hazelhurst Ridge Recreational Easement Highland Park Plats Community Center Rental Form Highland Park Tennis & Captain Rules Highland Park Pool Rules Pool Party Guidelines and Form from SwimAtlanta Healthy Swimming Behaviors from the CDC Non-Neighbor Associate Recreational Member Invoice Highland Park Sharks SwimTeam Registration & Info Sharks Volunteer Information SwimAtlanta Swimming Lessons Info Highland Park Calendar of Events Monthly Board Meetings typically every 3rd Sunday, 7pm Community Association Information link to Association's attorney's website (WNCW) Expense Authorization/ Reimbursement Request Form (complete for board approved expenses) COMMUNITY CENTER INFORMATION Community Center & Pool Phone: 770-627-5679 Highland Park Calendar of Events (click on this to check what dates are available for the Community Center and for the Fireplace and/or the Grill) Community Center Reservation Form Reservations (click on this link to send email reservations) Fireplace and Grill Reservation Procedures and Guidelines (members reserving the fireplace and/or the grill must read and comply with these procedures and guidelines)

Highland Park & Terrace Neighborhood

Highland Park Neighborhood (Highland Park and Highland Terrace) is located near the corner of the Shallowford Road and Sandy Plains Road intersection in Marietta, Georgia (Northeast Cobb County) (click here for map).  The "Swim & Tennis" neighborhood consists of 186 homes (median value ranges from the $250Ks to $400Ks), community center, swimming pool, bath house, 2 lighted tennis courts, kid's playground, large patio and very well maintained common areas.  The subdivision is near (within 1/2 - 2 miles) major shopping centers, restaurants, businesses, sporting activities (soccer and ball fields, tennis centers, indoor aquatic center, golf range, etc.), library, art center, theatres and many of the best public and private schools in Georgia (click on your interest in the Favorite Links Section).  Located just outside of Metro Atlanta, Highland Park is a perfect match for "escaping" the busy downtown life, being so near to many different amenities and enjoying the rich culture and plethora of activities and sites available in the South.

Click on this link to access and view assorted pictures of the neighborhood

Click on this link to access Google Maps! Enter any address for a street view picture (link depicts pool & tennis site)!

Highland Park & Highland Terrace Homeowner's Association is a Permanent Membership Association

Potential new buyers are advised to verify the property address membership status prior to purchase negotiations. Owners desiring to join the Association Membership who are non-members or who are acquiring non-member property in the Neighorhood will be assessed a $3,000 Initiation Fee and must complete and return this consent form.  Questions may be directed to the Highland Park Neighborhood Board of Directors (listed below) or by viewing the Permanent Membership Declaration. Click on this link to view the Permanent Membership Address Listing

Highland Park & Highland Terrace Neighborhood Association Board of Directors

If you have a question for the Board of Directors, please click on one or all of the members and send your question via email.

President:  Dan Akers Vice President: Kevin McCarthy Treasurer:  Shannon Donofrio Secretary:  Kristy White Pool Chairperson:  Jim Fissel Tennis Chairperson: Kent Shelby Grounds Chairperson:  John McMillen Community Center:  Neil Gottenberg Member-at-Large: Theresa Smith

HPRA BOARD INFORMATION (archived access for board only)

Local Informational Sites Local A to Z "Yellow Pages" Businesses, Schools, Entertainment, Restaurants, Real Estate, Health info, etc. Kudzu.com (Find the right people for the job...) Highland Park Neighborhood Weather Park 12 Movie Theatre (what's playing?) Located just outside our Neighborhood Cobb County Main Search Page Cobb County Police "Crime Tips" Cobb County Police "Traffic Complaint" Form Cobb County Animal Control Complaint Form Animal Control Affidavit of Complaint Form Cobb County Government Cobb County Code Common Violations in Neighborhoods Code Enforcement Division Online Code Investigation Request County Ordinance Enforcement, 770-528-2180 Cobb County Water System & Water Use Restrictions Cobb County Dept. of Transportation Clerk of Superior Court, Cobb County, GA GA Secretary of State Online Registration Filing Utilities Protection Center (Locator Information) Call 1-800-282-7411 or 770-623-4344 Before You Dig! Cobb County Parks and Recreation Georgia Government Georgia Code Georgia Poison Center WellStar Hospitals (Kennestone) WellStar Healthcare (Sandy Plains Road) Cobb Online  (News, Jobs, Sports, etc...) Local Traffic (Check Times and Cameras) Cobb County Public Schools Rocky Mount Elementary School (K - 5) Simpson Middle School (6 - 8) Lassiter High School (9 - 12)

E-mail the Entire Board of Directors

Neighbor member grievances must be addressed in writing to the board of directors.

Expense Authorization / Reimbursement Request Form Use the above form to request Association related expense authorization approval and for reimbursement of board approved neighborhood related expenses; complete form, attach receipts and deliver to treasurer, president or vice-president for refund (allow up to 2 weeks to process from management company)

Association Financial Information Current Fiscal Year Association Budget (Includes Archived Budgets)

Meeting minutes, financial statements and additional required information are available to Members upon written request to the Board of Directors per Georgia Code 14-3-1602

NOTES FROM THE BOARD

1.  Please pay your required yearly Association dues on time.      - Permanent Members (click on link to verify membership status) who do not        pay on or before the required due date shall be delinquent, shall incur late fees        plus interest and legal costs without notice (per Permanent Declaration 6.c).                                             IMPORTANT DATES        October - January: Board receives input & prepares / adopts Fiscal Year budget        February: Annual General Homeowner's Meeting - present annual budget        March 1: First Dues Invoices Distributed (half or full annual payment allowed)        April 1: Permanent Members' Invoice Due Date        May 1: New Fiscal Year; Delinquent Status & Late Fees apply to unpaid dues                      - Swim/Tennis use privileges are suspended for all delinquent members       June 1: Unpaid dues are sent to attorney for collection, lien and suit if applicable        September 1: Second Dues Invoices Distributed to members who paid half dues        October 1: Second Payment Due Date        November 1: Second Payment dues deemed delinquent (late fees, etc. per above)        December 1: Unpaid dues sent to attorney for collections, etc. as per above 2.  Please respect yours and your neighbor's home/property investment.          - Comply with the Association's CC&Rs (click on link).       - Review CC&Rs & Design Standards for plan submission and approval processes.      - Most plans / projects require your immediate neighbor's review of your plan.              - Neighbor objections should be addressed to the ACC (must be in writing)      - Keep and maintain yard and the exterior of home neat, attractive and safe.      - Nuisances (causing unreasonable noise, disturbances, etc.) not permitted by law.      - All garbage cans/containers must not be visible from any street or any other lot.      - Garbage pickup: place cans at the curb the evening before, remove by same night.      - No equipment, bulk materials, etc. are allowed to be stored on any Lot 3.  Please drive safely in the Neighborhood.  Please slow it down.      - Look out for the safety of your Neighbors...Neighborhood Watch.      - Contact Police if you see suspicious activity or trespassing on private property.      - Call 911 for emergencies; for other issues, call Cobb Precinct 4 at 770-499-4184.      - Click on this link to access the Cobb County Police "Crime Tips" form 4.   Please try to avoid parking on the side of our streets for long periods of time.      - Our neighborhood streets are hazardously narrow, curvy and hilly.             - Parking vehicles on the side of the streets only adds to the hazard.             - If using the swim/tennis facilities, please park in the swim/tennis parking lot.      - Parking vehicles on lawns or sidewalks is against County Code (134-272)             - Call Cobb County Ordinance Enforcement at 770-528-2180 to report.      - Ensure your landscaping does not obstruct the street and sidewalks line of sight. 5.   Do not dump debris (lawn clippings, etc.) in the drainage areas.  CC&Rs, V.2.b. 6.  Curb your Pets (leash, pick-up poop, habitual barking, chasing people/cars, etc.)      - Click on this link to access the Cobb County Code; Chapter 10, Animals      - If potential violations or ?'s, call Cobb County Animal Control at 770-590-5611.      - Click on this link to access the Animal Control Complaint form      - Click on this link to access the Animal Control Affidavit of Complaint form 7.   If selling your home, ensure closing letters are requested in a timely manner. 8.    Outdoor Burning (within 50' of any structure, 25' of all property lines) is prohibited.      - Call the Fire Marshall at 7-528-8310 for guidelines/issues or 911 for emergencies. 9.   Communicate. If you have an issue with your neighbor, talk to them about it first.      - The Board is not the police force unless the issue is a potential CC&R or                neighborhood rule violation.  Notify the proper authorities as applicable. 10. Please keep your contact information (phone numbers and email addresses) current.          To request a new directory or if changes, please notify any board member (emails        above) or at: hpraboard@highlandparkneighborhood.com.        New Neighbors...Welcome!  Please send in your contact information per above. 11. Meeting minutes, financial statements and other required information are archived        and may be made available to members upon written request to the board. 12. Please volunteer when you can.  Join the Board of Directors and/or a Committee.

Interesting Links

FAMILY WATCH DOG (be aware of predators in our area)

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Home Reports for Cobb County Home Service Contractor Information

Mailbox Repairs Contractor Contact Info: Highland Park / Terrace Mailboxes: Dean Crenshaw: 770-345-4229 Wood Mailbox Paint Information Click on this link for wood mailbox paint colors

Metal Mailbox Implementation Plan (click on this link for details about the replacement plan)

Street or Sidewalk Damage? Call the District Superintendent of Northeast Cobb County Dept. of Transportation to schedule repairs. 770-528-3670 or 770-528-1670

Email the Highland Park Board hpraboard@highlandparkneighborhood.com website comments / suggestions / directory requests If your contact information (phone numbers and email addresses) have changed, please notify the webmaster above or any association board member. Association Address: Highland Park Recreation Association, Inc. c/o: Access Management Group 1100 Northmeadow Parkway, Suite 114 Roswell, GA 30076 Community Center & Pool Phone: 770-627-5679 COMMUNITY CENTER RESERVATION FORM (please click on this link to download the rental reservation form and user agreement) HPRA CALENDAR

Architectural Control Committee

Dave Archer and Chris Rief

Email Committee Members by clicking on names above

Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions

Click on link above to view CC&Rs and processes required for plan submission and approval.  Also, be sure to read the monthly newsletters for more information and to view approved projects.

HIGHLAND PARK / TERRACE DESIGN STANDARDS

Design Standards developed to better define and to complement the Association's CC&Rs

ACC Modification Plan Submittal Form

ACC Summary Information Presentation

POOL INFORMATION Highland Park Pool Rules SwimAtlanta site map Pool Phone Number: 770-627-5679 Highland Park Pool Management Company 770-992-7665 Click on this link to access the pool party form Healthy Swimming Behaviors from the CDC Non-Neighbor Associate Rec Membership Invoice

Covenant Enforcement Summary

CC&R Violations: Typical Notification Sequence (not binding)

Sample Preliminary Notice of Violation Letter

Sample Second Notice of Violation Letter

Sample Third / Final Notice of Violation Letter

Management Company Contact Information (www.accessmgt.com):

Danielle Conkwright, o 770-777-6890; f 770-777-6916 email:  dconkwright@accessmgt.com

Highland Park Neighborhood News

AJC Online

Click on the above newsboy to view the most current and archived Neighborhood newsletters

MONTHLY NEWSLETTERS

Add space available on monthly newsletters; $30 per issue for 1/4 page or 12 issues for $300; If interested, please contact the Board Secretary (above) for more information.

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Neighborhood Improvement Initiative

NII COMPLETED!

Congratulations to our community!  The NII is complete! Again, we hope that everyone is excited about the results of the NII, the resolution of many of our long-term maintenance issues and about the potential value proposition for our community (be it usage value, aesthetic value, investment value, etc.).  The effectiveness of the NII and the value it conveys depends directly on the community's commitment.  This commitment can be demonstrated in many ways.  Becoming a member of the board or a member of a board sponsored committee (such as the new Community Center Committee), prompt payment of the annual dues and compliance with the Association's CC&Rs are some forms of commitment that we can all demonstrate and are much appreciated.  Whatever we can manage, we all have a part to play in committing ourselves to this neighborhood.  By acting together, by communicating, by caring for each other, by understanding each individual's responsibility and role to the community and by having a strong commitment to the Association, together we can move our neighborhood forward and give evidence to the true value of our homes and of our community.  We are all in this together!

NII Expanded Plan (please click on this link to access)

Community Center Rental Reservation Form

Mailbox Implementation Plan

Per the recommendation of our Association's attorney and to further complement the Association's Covenants (CC&Rs), the Board has approved and implemented Design Standards for the Association.  The Design Standards are available for viewing / download as necessary from this link: Design Standards.  One of the Design Standards specifically defines the standards required for our mailboxes.  The board has developed an ornamental metal mailbox replacement plan which will ultimately require that every homeowner in both neighborhoods change to the standard style of ornamental mailbox by April 30, 2010.  The following summarizes the specifics of the plan. The design of the mailbox chosen by a vote of the neighborhood is the CQP - Large Acorn with Water Oak casting.  The pricing plan is as follows: For groups of orders of five (5) or more mailboxes, the cost (which includes the tax) is $265 per mailbox.  For groups of orders of three to four (3 - 4), the cost is $291.50 per mailbox.  For single mailbox orders, the cost is $344.50. The process for ordering is as follows:  Any homeowner desiring to replace their current mailbox with the standard ornamental metal mailbox (CQP - Large Acorn with Water Oak casting) must send a signed check in the amount as noted above to:                                               Crenshaw Quality Products, Inc.                                               103 Heather Court                                               Ball Ground, Georgia 30107 Please provide with the check your contact information (name, address, phone, email, etc.)  CQP may be contacted via phone: 770-345-4229, fax: 770-345-4226 or email: mailboxpost@aol.com.  The signed check constitutes an agreement between the buyer / owner of the lot and CQP and also constitutes consent for CQP to enter upon the owner's lot to perform the necessary work.  Highland Park Recreation Association, Inc. assumes no liability for the product or for the work. All homeowners are encouraged replace their current mailbox for the standard ornamental metal mailbox as soon as reasonably possible.  As mentioned, neighbors whom have recently replaced their mailbox with a new identical compliant mailbox or whom have an existing compliant mailbox (original design, well maintained, no signs of significant damage or disrepair as deemed by the Association's management company, Architectural Control Committee and / or Board of Directors) are not required to replace their mailbox until April 30, 2010.  Any homeowner who receives a violation notice for a non-compliant mailbox and is not able to bring the mailbox / post into compliance, will automatically be required to replace their existing mailbox with the standard ornamental metal mailbox per the Association's CC&Rs and Design Standards.  Again, for the beautification and aesthetic improvement that these ornamental steel mailboxes will offer for the entire neighborhood, it is highly encouraged that all homeowners replace their current mailbox as soon as reasonably possible.  Any homeowner with questions and / or concerns of the ornamental metal mailbox replacement plan is encouraged to contact any board member.  Congratulations to the entire neighborhood on yet another significant step towards improving our home values!

ALTA Tennis

If you are interested in participating on any of the Neighborhood ALTA teams, please contact the Highland Park Tennis Chair Person for any necessary information. Opportunities to field additional neighborhood teams (including USTA, Youth and Senior League Teams) are also available! Please visit ALTA's website at: www.altatennis.org for additional ALTA information.  Get out and enjoy our awesome facilities, meet your neighbors and Have Fun!

ALTA Team Captain Guidelines