Windermere Leaflet June 2019 by The Times

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Inside this Issue Fireworks 9 Celebration Pet News 12 Babysitting 13 Class Pool News 14 Tennis News 26 ARC Requests 28

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1413 Elgin Way Active

3935 Stanford Drive Active

1631 Hutton Place Active

3760 Sweeting Street Active

6340 Manningtree Court Active

6135 Malloway Court Under Contract Before Listing

7037 Bennington Lane Under Contract Before Listing

2067 Grangehill Way Under Contract Before Listing

2540 Goodrick Lane Under Contract Before Listing

3980 Stanley Road Under Contract in 2 Days

5501 Kingsley Manor Under Contract in 2 Days

8009 Allerton Lane Under Contract in 3 Days

8630 Amsbury Way Under Contract

6220 Milton Drive Under Contract

5523 Kingsley Manor Under Contract

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Compass is a licensed real estate broker and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only. Information is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, condition, sale, or withdrawal without notice. No statement is made as to the accuracy of any description. All measurements and square footages are approximate. This is not intended to solicit property already listed. Nothing herein shall be construed as legal, accounting or other professional advice outside the realm of real estate brokerage.

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TENNIS OFFICE Bobby Schindler | Tennis Director 770-598-8378 | schindlerb@comcast.net OTHER IMPORTANT NUMBERS FORSYTH CO. POLICE NON-EMERGENCY 770-781-3087 (24 hr)

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STREET MAINTENANCE To report a problem with street, curb or sidewalk, contact Forsyth County: 770-781-2155 dwburney@forsythco.com.

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BOARD REMINDERS AMENITY CARD REPLACEMENT Windermere Amenity Cards are available to residents in good standing. Please stop by the clubhouse during office hours. Replacement cards are $25 each. Check or money order ONLY. No cash or credit cards accepted. LOST PET/ANIMAL DISTURBANCES Please contact Forsyth County Animal Control at 770-781-2138 to report your lost pet or if you see animals roaming free and not on a leash, especially if you deem that animal to be aggressive in any way. www.windermerecommunity.net www.facebook.com/windermerehoa

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KEEPING OUR COMMUNITY LOOKING GOOD We need all of our resident’s help in keeping our community looking its’ best. Thank you for taking pride in the appearance of our community. Your cooperation is appreciated! Please do your part and remember to: • Pick up after your pet and dispose of waste properly. • Pick up litter you notice in the community and dispose of it. • Make sure household trash is bagged, secured and disposed of in a timely and appropriate manner. The Windermere Leaflet is a publication of The Times. Subject matter published is the opinion of the author and does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the publisher of this newsletter. Professional advice should be obtained before making any decision in which a professional is readily available. Advertisers assume responsibility for the content of the ads placed in publication. Material published may not be reproduced without the written permission of The Times. The information and advertisements contained in this Newsletter are provided for the members of the Windermere Homeowners Association as a courtesy only. No representations are made as to information presented, the quality of the goods or services advertised, or the veracity of the statements relating to the goods and services. The printing of opinions, information or advertisements does not constitute an endorsement by the Neighborhood or such opinions, information, goods or services. Magazine design by Kerri Ivie.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

The Lodge at Windermere

2019 LODGE RENTALS

Please note that the 2019 rental calendar is now available for bookings. As in years past, dates cannot be penciled in. Completed agreements and full payment is required to schedule all dates.

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LODGE HOURS: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm | Closed Saturday and Sunday Gym Closed every Wednesday from 9am-11am for Deep Cleaning PLEASE REMEMBER THAT YOUR ACCESS CARD IS REQUIRED FOR ENTRY TO LODGE. We will be onsite Monday-Friday to assist you. Should you have any questions or concerns please let us know. Visit our website www.windermerecommunity.net

The primary purpose of the Amenities within Windermere are to promote fellowship among property owners. The use of the facility is generally intended to be limited to owners, their families and their personal guests. The Lodge is generally available for rental for private events by Windermere owners Weekdays (Monday-Thursday) and Weekends (Friday-Sunday). For complete details regarding rental time slots and fees please see the Rental Contract on our website www.windermerecommunity.net Reservations are taken on a first come, first serve basis. The reservation occurs upon the receipt of all fees and a signed contract agreement. Verbal holds will not be accepted under any circumstances. www.WindermereCommunity.net

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Thinking About Selling Your Home? Do you need a closing letter? What should the For Sale sign look like? How much are the fees (transfer fee, capital contribution)? PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE ANSWERS TO THESE QUESTIONS.

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Annual Fireworks Celebration FRIDAY, JUNE 28TH | 6-9PM Fireworks start at dusk!

Join us for our 5th Annual Fireworks Celebration! This has quickly become the largest and most popular event here at Windermere! We are celebrating Independence Day this year with a bang! Arrive as early as 6:00 pm to claim your seat! From 6pm - 9pm we will have a DJ with activities, games, and more. The fireworks show will begin at dusk. Spectators will be able to watch in marked off areas in the pool and on the field. Seating is first come first serve. You may bring chairs and blankets to watch. No tents will be allowed. Come hungry and enjoy a variety of FOOD TRUCKS!

Biggums BBQ Visit their website www.biggumsbbq.com for menu and prices.

Frozen Frenzee will be selling their famous shaved ice! Alessios will be selling pizza by the slice!

Visit their website for menu & prices. https://www.lilbitesfoodtruck.com/menu

We will have lots of fun activities for the whole family! Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to visit our Wandering Camper to grab a photo with family and friends!

COMMUNITY NEWS

Your Commitment as a Homeowner

THE ASSOCIATION IS GLAD YOU’VE FOUND A HOME IN OUR COMMUNITY! Read and comply with the community’s governing documents. The Associations governing documents can be accessed by clicking here. Make sure you understand what’s included in them, particularly your home’s exterior maintenance and landscaping, architectural guidelines and when you must pay association assessments. Provide current contact information to association board members or the manager. Make sure they know how to reach you in case of an emergency, and ask them to notify you of association meetings and other important events. If you rent out your home, provide contact information for your tenants also for use in an emergency. Maintain your property according to established standards. The community’s appearance can add value to all the homes within it—including yours—so it’s important to keep landscaping neatly groomed and your home’s exterior well-maintained. Treat association leaders honestly and respectfully. Board members are homeowners—just like you—who have volunteered to give their time and energy freely to govern the community. While you should share your concerns about the community with them, do so in a way that’s constructive, informative and helpful. Pay association assessments and other obligations on time. Your regular assessments pay for common-area maintenance, amenities and other shared expenses. If you don’t pay on time, the burden for paying your portion of the association’s bills, like water, electricity and trash removal, falls on your neighbors. Ensure that tenants, visiting relatives and friends adhere to all rules and regulations. If you are leasing your home, you’re liable for maintaining the condition of the home and for the behavior of those who live in it. Make sure to screen tenants thoroughly, and familiarize them with the community’s rules.

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NOW REGISTERING FOR SUMMER CLASSES AND CAMPS 770-751-9019 / www.gymworldofga.com Weekly Summer Camps

Mon-Fri 9:00-2:30pm / Ages 3yr & older Daily Camp Rates & Before and Aftercare Available

Check us out on Instagram @gymnasticsworldofga and on Facebook! Weekly Theme Camps Sign up by the day or by the week! Drop-ins are welcome

May 28th– May 31st (4 days) Mystery Week June 3rd– June 7th Anything Goes June 10th– June 14th Slip N Flip June 17th– June 21st Challenge Week June 24th– June 28th Splish Splash Week July 8th– July 12th Animal Planet July 15th- 1July 19th Wet N Wild Week July 22nd– July 26th Adventure Week July 29th– August 2nd Super Hero Week August 5th-August 9th Finale Week

Summer Camps & Clinics Fantasy Dance Camp

10:00-1:30 / Ages 3-8yr June 24th-June 28th July 22nd-July 26th

We do offer before/after care for our full week campers. • Before care starting at 8:00-9:00am $25 per week. • After care from 2:30-5:30pm $75 per week.

Back Handspring Clinics 9:30-11:45 / Ages 6 & Up June 10th– June 12th July 8th– July 10th July 22nd– July 24th Gymnastics ONLY Camps! 9:15-2:15 / Ages 6 & Up

June 3rd-June 7th June 17th– June 21st

Located at John’s Creek Pkwy and McGinnis Ferry Road 7230 McGinnis Ferry Rd Suite 100, Suwanee, GA 30024 Windermere Leaflet

July 12th– July 19th July 29th– August 2nd Cartwheel Clinics4:30-6:00 / Ages 4-8yr May 30th, June 20th, July 11th, & July 25th

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May 2019

PET NEWS

CHOKING HAZARDS FOR YOUR DOG Just like us, dogs can easily choke on things put into their mouths. But unlike humans, they are more likely to gnaw on non-food items or simply swallow things whole. You might notice that certain pet toys have weight or size suggestions. This is an attempt to reduce the risk of that item being a choking hazard. Besides the obvious sticks in the backyard and bones from dinner, pay close attention to each item below. These are considered the top 10 choking dangers for our pups. #1 - BALL Anything that can fit past your dog’s mouth is too small and will go right down his throat with ease. Living on a golf course results in golf balls in our backyards thus creating excitement for many pups and bad news if swallowed. #2 - BONES Cooked bones are very dangerous. They usually splinter and create an even greater risk breaking into smaller, sharper pieces. Be safe and do not even provide bones. Go with appropriate chew toys. #3 - GRISTLE Table scraps are popular despite their risk for danger and are one of the most common things dogs choke on every year. Skip cooked meat and bones and just offer boiled chicken or veggies. #4 - STICKS Puppies especially go for the sticks, but they are typically unsafe. Not only can they get stuck in his mouth while running, they break into pieces creating even more danger. #5 - CHEW TOYS Some chew toys maybe safe for our dogs, but it is very important to find the right kind. I cannot stress this enough - MAKE SURE your dog is supervised unless you are absolutely sure he will not choke. I have had several pet clients/friends’ dogs choke on rawhide chew sticks and they ended up in the emergency room and could have died. This has made me refuse to give any dog “chewy sticks”.

#6 - CHILDREN’S TOYS With small children in the house, it is hard to keep all toys off the floor, but remember your pup will easily think they are HIS toys. #7 - ROCKS I am currently experiencing this with a Golden Retriever puppy that I walk almost weekly. He goes after each rock in sight, so I pay close attention and veer away from these hazards. Rocks can easily become stuck and cause obstruction in the intestines. #8 - PLASTIC WRAP Many items in our trash containers may be a problem. Plastic wrap is one of the worst with high potential for becoming stuck and choking our babies. #9 - BREAD Bread is actually easy for anyone to choke on considering how it expands and lumps together. And WE KNOW as humans to chew our food, but pups often swallow it whole in a hurry. #10 - HARD CANDY A definite NO NO! Never give your dog any type of candy especially hard pieces. We all hope for safety and ease caring for our precious pups. By following these guidelines, you should have less chaos and fewer visits to the vet!

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COMMUNITY NEWS

BABYSITTING CLASS

The Babysitting 101 + program - now in it’s 10th year, and close to 2000 graduates - has a target audience of girls and boys ages 10-15. Although designed for babysitters, the lessons taught in this class are imperative for today’s youth to understand, and the foundation for a lifetime of success.

This program is not just about babysitting. It is about life. This class is taught from the HEART. It does not just teach the kids WHAT they should do while babysitting or home alone, but WHY they are doing it. It also teaches them ACCOUNTABILITY for their words and Meet actions and helps them understand the IMPACT they have on the kids they watch and others they interact with on a daily basis. It's not just about preparing to Babysit, it's about preparing them for life! The topics covered stem from the foundation - we delve into who we are, what our values are and then we apply that to the care of others, and understanding how our actions impact everyone around us. We cover the soft skills of interacting without use of cell phones, safely marketing yourself safely with today’s problems of human trafficking and drug triangle. While all of the fundamentals of babysitting are covered, this class delves into the good, bad and ugly - - the things kids don’t often think of, and are therefore not prepared. The icing on the cake - - your kids with be thoroughly trained in CPR from an American Heart Association certified instructor. Your kids should not babysit before taking this class! There is too much accountability involved to send your kids to work without the proper training. All this PLUS the EXPERIENCE RELIABLE BABY SITTER kids have a blast, while learning such important lessons!

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POOL NEWS

Pool Rules

POOL PARTIES Reservations for private pool parties may be made in person at the Activities Office. The reserved party area is under the Lodge deck and there is also an adjacent indoor room available with refrigerator and tables. To make a reservation, complete the 2019 Rental Agreement which can be found on the Windermere website. Please drop off to the Activities Office along with a check for the rental fee. No cash may be accepted. ACCESS CARDS / POOL STICKERS Access cards with 2019 sticker must be used by residents for admittance to the pool area. Stickers may be obtained in person at the Lodge by the adult homeowner or resident. No children, nannies, or other family members may obtain stickers. Please read the Pool Rules and sign the acknowledgement form. You must be current on HOA dues and fees, present your access cards and bring your signed rules acknowledgement to receive your stickers.

LODGE HOURS Monday thru Friday from 9am to 5pm POOL HOURS The Pool opens at 5:00 a.m. for residents to swim at your own risk. The Pool closes each evening when lifeguards go off duty. Lifeguard on duty schedule is detailed on Page 4 of the Pool Information Packet POOL SAFETY: ATTENTION ALL RESIDENTS!! Please pay close attention to the pool rules which are intended to ensure a safe environment for all residents. Please be aware that Lifeguards are primarily responsible for life safety. Parents are responsible for monitoring and supervising their children at all times, while in the water and on deck, and ensuring they observe the rules for their own safety. The majority of our parents are diligent in this regard, but there still are too many instances of unsupervised children. We ask that you give your utmost attention to this and your full understanding and cooperation to the Lifeguards. WATER SLIDE Weak and non-swimmers are not permitted to use the slide. Also, buckles, metal, ornamental clothing or life jackets with exposed plastic are not permitted on the slide (Rule 1.F.iii.c). LAP LANE One lap lane is available at all times and will be kept clear for lap swimmers in the lap pool (Rule 1.H).

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SWIM DIAPERS & COVERS Swim diapers and plastic pants that fit snuggly around the waist and legs are required for all persons age three and under and for those who are not toilet trained. Parents may be asked to verify that a child is wearing a swim diaper and plastic pants (Rule 1.E). RAFTS AND FLOATS (NEW) No rafts or inflatables as these can create a visual impediment for the lifeguards (Rule 1.N). PROPER ATTIRE Attire appropriate for a family friendly association is required at all times. Please No thongs (Rule 1.P). WINDERMERE WAVES SWIM TEAM AND POOL CLOSURES Practices begin on May 6 and will be held Monday-Thursday 4:30 - 7:30 pm through May 24. Beginning May 28, practice will be Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 12:45 pm through June 28. There will be two additional weeks of practice the weeks of July 1 and 8 from 8:00 - 10:00 am for states competitors. IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Waves are hosting three home swim meets on three Thursdays, May 30, June 13 and June 20. On these three dates only, the entire pool facility will be closed for swim meets at 3:00 pm for the remainder of the day. COMMENTS AND FEEDBACK Comments and feedback regarding the pool are welcomed at any time and should be directed to Aaron, Windermere Manager, at 678 455-7708 Ext 3 or windermeremanager@comcast.net.

2019 Swim Lessons with Michael Leary Cost is $140 per child per session; $135 for each additional sibling (cash or check payable on first day to Michael Leary) Each session includes (8) 30 minutes classes (Monday-Thursday)

Swim Lessons

Available age groups:

3-4 year olds 5-6 year olds 7-9 year olds *children must meet age requirement by May 1

Please click here to view class schedules & more information: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090e49a9a62fa3fb6-2019

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POOL NEWS

Pool Events to Look Forward to this Year! MARK THESE DATES ON YOUR CALENDAR!

Swim Team News

The Windermere Waves 2019 season is here!!

Friday, June 7 from 6-9pm: Live Music Sunday, June 16 from 2-4pm: Trivia Friday, June 21 from 6-9pm: Live Music Friday, June 28 from 6-9pm: Fireworks Thursday, July 4 from 12-3pm: Pool Party Friday, July 12 from 6-9pm: Live Music Friday, July 19 from 6-9pm: Live Music

The Waves 2019 season has begun! Our swimmers are practicing hard and looking forward to competing in our weekly swim meets beginning May 30th and going throughout the

Saturday, July 27 from 12-2pm: Back to School Luau

month of June. Our coaches have put together

****Dates and times may be subject to change

some fun and challenging practices and the kids are doing an amazing job! Our Waves will have 3 home meets this season.

CALLING ALL RISING KINDERGARTNERS!

THE DATES FOR THE HOME MEETS ARE: Thursday – May 30th Thursday - June 13th Thursday – June 20th. Start time for all meets is 5:30pm. Our Swim Meets are open to ALL residents – the team would love to have you come out and show your support for our very talented and hardworking kids – you will see some exciting races!! Concessions will be available including Chick fil A, Pizza, and TCBY, along with a variety of drinks and fun treats. We wish all our swimmers good luck

If you have a rising Kindergartner, please email Nisha Bradley at nishabradley0718@gmail.com. We will be having a get together at the pool on June 15th for the kids to celebrate and get to know one another! Windermere Leaflet

with the season!! We hope to see you at the pool!

GO WAVES!!!

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SOCIAL NEWS

PAST EVENT

Pool Opening Party The weather was perfect for opening day! We hope everyone enjoyed cooling down with the complimentary Snow Cones! Thank you to Active Pest Control for grilling Hamburgers and Hot Dogs for everyone! We hope everyone enjoyed opening weekend! We are looking forward to another great pool season here in Windermere!

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SOCIAL EVENT DATE CHANGE:

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Pool Committee Meeting 6PM

Live Music at Pool 6-9pm

Windermere Waves Swim Meet

Couples Bridge

**pool closes at 3PM

Trivia at the Pool 2-4pm

Finance Committee Meeting 2PM

Tennis Committee Meeting 7:00PM

Windermere Waves Swim Meet

Live Music at Pool 6-9pm

**pool closes at 3PM

Board Meeting 7:00 PM

Fireworks

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SWING INTO

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GOLF CLUB

Join as a new Golf ONE or Associate Golf Member and receive

a free TaylorMade M5/M6 driver* and the ability to purchase an unlimited cart plan. Join as a new YEX or Weekday Golf Member and receive

5 complimentary cart passes.*

JOIN US AT OUR OPEN HOUSE: Saturday, June 15 | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Windermere Golf Club 470.266.8876 | matt.nalley@clubcorp.com *Offer expires 6/30/19 and may not be combined with any other program or discount. The O.N.E. program and corresponding benefits are subject to certain restrictions and exclusions. Reservations must be made through ClubLine for My Community and My World benefits, and are subject to availability. Participating clubs are subject to change. Free cart passes must be redeemed at the club. The pass must be presented to the club at time of use. The certificate has no cash value, is nontransferable. Benefits are subject to the benefit terms and conditions, which may be found on clubcorpnetwork.com. Membership application or conversion form required, and membership is contingent on successful completion of the Club’s enrollment process. All offers are subject to availability. Other restrictions may apply. See Club for details. © ClubCorp USA, Inc. All rights reserved. 44457 0519 MR

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Active Clubs

JIU JITSU CLUB We are starting the Windermere Jiu Jitsu club. Men and women can come train with us for the following reasons: · Effective self-defense · Increased physical fitness · Mentally stimulating and challenging · Relieve stress · Expand your comfort zone. You can learn more about it online, or just come join us and see how much fun you can have. Classes will be weekly, and free of charge. The schedule is still in development, but will start very soon. For information, call Richard Clark at 678-689-5171. You can also email me at juniordrums@hotmail.com

COUPLES BRIDGE: Meets every 3rd Saturday of the month. Contact Marcia Tidwell at 770-330-5386. LADIES BRIDGE: Meets every Thursday at the Lodge and would love to welcome some new members! Contact Beryl Deal at 678-341-6848. WINE CLUB: Meets monthly at the Lodge. RSVP required. For more information please contact Frances Page at francespage1002@gmail.com for more details! LADIES BUNCO: Meets the 1st Thursday of every month at the Lodge. Please contact Katherine Mankin at katandart@hotmail.com for more details! LOOKING TO START A NEW CLUB? Contact windermereactivities@comcast.net

A Message from the Association Manager FREQUENT VIOLATION REMINDERS We understand that no one wants to receive those pesky violation letters! The most frequent violations that can be easily avoided are: GARAGE/ YARD SALES Individual or neighborhood garage sales, moving sales, rummage sales, yard sales or similar activities within Windermere are prohibited. Community-wide events have traditionally been scheduled twice per year.

TRASH CANS

MAILBOXES

LAWNS

They must be stored out of view from the street. They cannot be stored on the side of the house or by the garage.

Please make sure that mailboxes are not faded and that mailboxes numbers are easily visible.

Please make sure your yards and beds are properly treated for weeds and that pine straw or mulch is kept looking tidy and fresh. This includes the sides and back of your homes as well...Your yard is one of the first things that is noticed about your home.

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Forsyth Chamber of Commerce FOCO IS MOVING FORWARD The Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce’s 2019 State of the County Luncheon certainly made a bangor perhaps it was the confetti cannons! This year’s event, presented by Northside Hospital Forsyth and held on May 8th at the Forsyth Conference Center, began with the State of the County Address by Forsyth County Board of Commissioners Chair Laura Semanson. In preparation, Commissioner Semanson looked back at documents from the 2009 State of the County Address. She noted the economic tough time the nation as a whole was experiencing then but also the victories that were being celebrated – foundations of Forsyth County’s blessings today. She noted the realization of those blessings mentioning the high caliber of Forsyth County Schools, the county’s repeat rank as the healthiest county in Georgia, the county’s low crime rates and many other accolades. The Commissioner then noted the need to continue to move the community forward…and economic development as the mechanism to do that. She spoke on the ways that economic development can benefit residents- things like shortening commute times by providing residents with job opportunities closer to home and balancing the tax digest to lessen the tax burden on residents. With economic development the topic at hand, the Commissioner was joined by representatives from the Chamber of Commerce (Board of Directors Chair Kevin McDonough), the Development Authority (Chair David Seago), the Board of Education (Chair Kristin Morrissey) and Lanier Technical College (Vice President of IE and Operations Dr. Joanne Tolleson) to discuss the future of economic development in Forsyth County. James McCoy, president of the Chamber of Commerce, moderated a panel discussion as these leaders spoke on the importance economic development has in every aspect of Forsyth County residents’ quality of life. The event culminated with the announcement of a new entity: Forward Forsyth. Forward Forsyth is a partnership of the Forsyth County Government, the Chamber of Commerce, the Development Authority, the Forsyth County School System and Forsyth County’s higher education institutions. Forward Forsyth will serve as the driving force behind Forsyth County’s strategic economic development plan produced in 2018 by TIP Strategies consultants. The plan identified target industries: e-commerce, data services, technology, healthcare and advanced manufacturing, to name a few. It also promoted action items like convention center development, development of commercial product in north Forsyth County, mixed-use 22

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developments, efficient regulatory processes and other items. “The new partnership is really designed to provide leadership, oversight and guidance to the execution of the economic development plan and to provide all of us an opportunity to communicate and chat with each other a little better,” explained James McCoy. Forward Forsyth was ceremonially “open for business” as the panelists cut a ribbon and confetti rained down on the sold-out audience. “This is not 2009, this is 2019. The economy is booming, and we can’t miss an opportunity to take advantage of that quality growth,” commented David Seago. “There’s a lot of competition out there, and we’ve got to be on top of it, and at the end of the day, we improve the tax base so it’s the right time.” To learn more visit www.ForwardForsyth.org. FORSYTH COUNTY TRANSPORTATION SUMMIT RE-CAP On April 10, 2019, the Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce held a summit to discuss issues affecting transportation in the county. This is the sixth year of the annual transportation summit. This year the summit featured a panel which included State Representative Kevin Tanner, Executive Director of SRTA & GRATA, Chris Tomlinson, & Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) Commissioner Russell McMurry. Also, several prominent officials in Forsyth County and the state of Georgia spoke at the summit, including Garrin Coleman, Forsyth County’s Assistant County Manager, Cumming Mayor Troy Brumbalow and Brandon Kirby, GDOT District 1 Assistant Engineer. Throughout the summit, speakers and attendees focused on the current state of transportation projects in the county. The county has partnered with GDOT on several critical projects, like the widening of Georgia 400 and the building of the Highway 369 bridge. But having said that, there is more work to be done. Ultimately, GDOT commissioner Russell McMurry said that a transit study will be administered in the county in order to understand what locals want and need from local transportation. Then there was a discussion of current highway projects. In Forsyth County itself, Assistant County Manager Coleman stated that three road widening projects are expected in 2019. These include the widening of Bethelview Road and Pilgrim Mill Road, with many of the projects expected to be completed later this year or next year. Other projects include the widening of Old Atlanta Road and a project expanding Ronald Reagan Boulevard from McFarland Parkway to Majors Road. The summit also touched on the expansions of state route

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9 and state route 20. Both highways are currently being expanded, and the projects are being funded by Forsyth County’s $200 million bond program that started four years ago. As for state route 9, it is being expanded from Alpharetta to Cumming. The expansion project is proceeding well, but not quite as well as expected due to unexpected weather in recent months. At this time, the expansion is expected to be complete by December 2020. State route 9 is expanding from Cumming to Canton. The project itself has been subdivided into six separate projects. That said, there are, unfortunately, delays in starting each of these projects. Specifically, county officials are in the middle of the right-of-way acquisition process. Once that process, along with environmental permitting, is complete, a construction date will be finalized. With all of these projects in progress or on deck, Forsyth County residents should be sanguine about the future. The county has been proactive in working with several groups like GDOT and the Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority (“ATL”) to make travel easier throughout the county. Ultimately, along with these partnerships, county officials are looking at the future. Specifically, they are seeking to incorporate new, disruptive technologies into the county’s transportation system. At this year’s Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce Transportation Summit, state representative Kevin Tanner spoke about the county planning for new technologies like electric bicycles, autonomous vehicles, and even air taxis. As for autonomous vehicles, 5G technology—which would power these self-driving cars—is already being installed in Forsyth County. And by this time next year, the state of Georgia will have the largest deployment of traffic signals that can actually communicate with vehicles. All of this means that Forsyth County officials are planning for a transportation future that looks much different than today. Even though it is unclear when self-driving cars and air taxis will become viable transportation options, county officials are ready to take advantage of these technologies. This bias in acting to tackle transportation issues within the county is certainly promising.

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real property investment exceeding $35 million.

“We encourage residents to join us in welcoming this development to our community,” said District 2 Commissioner, Dennis Brown. “This is an exciting development by a premier company – one that will enhance the overall balance between residential and commercial development in south Forsyth. Dexter’s presence in our community will help enhance our strategic position, enabling us to continue to attract top-quality companies and jobs to Forsyth County.” “We are excited that Dexter Companies selected Forsyth County to develop this much needed industrial flex product,” said Robert Long, Vice President of Economic Development, Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce. “When they break ground in May, we will have two of the largest available buildings along the Georgia 400 corridor under construction.” “The Forsyth 400 corridor demands more high-quality industrial buildings for businesses seeking to tap into the metro area’s finest work force that yearns to work closer to their home,” said Blake Dexter, President of Dexter Companies. “We are filling that need with outstanding access to the Exit #12 McFarland interchange, together with immediate proximity to Big Creek Greenway access and the exciting HALCYON mixed-use village that will add 25 eateries (including a food hall), an Embassy Suites Hotel, and other amenities in Spring of this year. Shiloh Technology Center provides large, modern industrial footprints for light manufacturing and lastmile logistics to serve the surrounding affluent residential communities.”

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DEXTER COMPANIES CREATING SPACE FOR NEW JOBS IN FORSYTH COUNTY Dexter Companies is pleased to announce the development of a new industrial business park on Shiloh Road within the Meadows campus of South Forsyth County. The 51+/acre site is already zoned for M1 (restricted industrial district) development and Dexter plans to build three buildings, totaling 404,800 square feet. Ground breaking on both Building 1 (145,600 square feet) and Building 2 (136,000 square feet) will begin in May of 2019. A pad-ready site for Building 3 (123,200 square feet) will be developed to fully build out the project within three years. The buildings will be available for single or multi-tenants in need of distribution, light manufacturing/assembly, and office space. Based on square footage, this project is forecasted to support 800-1,000 jobs upon completion, with an anticipated

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CAMP NAME: RoboCode and Gaming DATES: July15-19 TIMES: 9-3 with optional early and late care AGES: 8-12 years old TO SIGN UP: Click here to register www.ImagineThatFun.com CAMP INFO: Introduction to Programming and Robotics using LEGO

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CAMP NAME: Code A Bot DATES: July 22-26 TIMES: 9-3 with optional early and late care AGES: 5-7 years old TO SIGN UP: Click here to register www.ImagineThatFun.com CAMP INFO: Exciting camp for our tech enthusiast! We will explore Boost Robots, Coding and Stop Motion Videos. Click here to read more.

CAMP NAME: Goo, Gas, Great Balls of Fire! DATES: July 22-26 TIMES: 9-3 with optional early and late care AGES: 7-11 years old TO SIGN UP: Click here to register www.ImagineThatFun.com CAMP INFO: This camp is an incredible combination of Science and Technology

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TENNIS NEWS

Windermere Tennis is transitioning to a new court reservation system

Windermere has transitioned our court reservation system to Kourts.com. This new app will allow you to make court reservations, as well as reserving your spot and paying online for Bobby’s drill sessions. Please ensure that your contact information on the association website (www.windermerecommunity.net) is updated to include email addresses and cell phone numbers, as this is required information to register for the new Kourts app. We encourage you to go ahead and download the app and sign up. Here is a short video to help you get started: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6LvdWNGOUw If you have any questions about the app or how to use it, please contact Bobby at schindlerb@comcast.net or 770-598-8378

Need Your Racquet Strung? Thad is offering discount stringing services to Windermere residents. Residents pay $36 for Wilson NXT that would normally cost $44 through other stringing services. Hybrid of NXT and Luxilon 4G Element Alu Power is also $36 compared to $44 other places. Contact Bobby at schindlerb@ comcast.net or 770-598-8378 for more information. Saturday morning drill crew – come join the fun!

Interested in Adult Drills at Windermere? Get the most bang for your buck and join the Adult Academy. The cost to register is $95 per month and includes unlimited open drills. Please remember to RSVP for each drill in order to allow for the proper ratio of coaches to players. Here is the weekly drills schedule. Please contact Bobby at schindlerb@comcast.net or 770-598-8378 if you would like to attend or have questions. Monday..................9-10:30am...............Ladies Open Drill Friday....................9-10:30am................Ladies/Mens Open Drill Saturday................9-11:00am................Ladies/Mens Open Drill

Junior Academy at Windermere Pee Wee Classes for our 5-7 year old hitters is held on Thursday from 4:30-5:15. Monthly cost to attend one day per week is $48. During the summer, 12 and Under and Junior Academy classes are now held Monday and Wednesday, 10:30am-12pm. Monthly cost to attend one day per week is $80 or $160 for both days. Also during the summer, High School drills are now held Tuesday and Thursday, 11:00am-12:30pm. Monthly cost to attend one day per week is $80 or $160 for both days.

Want to stay connected to Windermere Tennis? Contact Bobby at schindlerb@comcast.net to be added to his weekly e-mail newsletter for timely updates on weekly drills, junior lessons and other events at the courts. Also, don’t forget to join the Windermere Tennis Facebook page!

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Windermere Teams Play at ALTA City Finals!

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Huge congratulations to Claire Smith’s Thursday C-1 ALTA team for winning City Finals against Kingsley Estates and bringing home the big dinner plate! Way to go Ladies!!

Craig Holmes’s C-4 Men’s Team also made a great showing at City Finals. They finished as the runner-up to St. Ives and brought home the salad plate. Congratulations on a great season guys!

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Does your home need some work? Are you thinking about renovating? ...Not sure if your project needs approval? Most projects that are performed to a home or lot require prior approval from the Association. Contact us at Windermereactivities@comcast.net â&#x20AC;˘ As a reminder, the ARC Request process is outlined below.

FOR A COMPLETE COPY OF THE ARC GUIDELINES PLEASE CLICK HERE. Section 1.01 Modifications Requiring Approval Every structure or thing which is placed, erected, or installed upon any Unit and all improvements or other work (including staking, clearing, excavation, grading, and other site work, exterior alterations of existing improvements, or planting or removal of landscaping) which takes place within Windermere, must be in compliance with the Declaration and the Architectural Guidelines. New construction or any change or modification that is visible from the outside of a residence is subject to these guidelines and the authority and approval of the ARC. Section 1.02 Submittals (a) Process A three-step process as follows: (i)Complete online Application for Modification form (ii) Gather required supporting documentation (iii) Submit Application and supporting documentation to the Property Manager â&#x20AC;&#x201C; PLEASE NOTE THE DATE RECEIVED BY THE PROPERTY MANAGER MAY DIFFER FROM THE DATE PRINTED ON THE ONLINE APPLICATION FOR MODIFICATION FORM

(b) Fee for the process There are no fees for the standard review process for ARC Applications. However, per the Financial Policies and Procedures Applications to the Architectural Review Committee for changes, alterations, additions, or deletions to property by delinquent homeowners will not be considered until all obligations for that individual property are resolved. Certain projects such as but not limited to, an addition to a residence, new construction and pool/courtyard additions may require review from a licensed architect. These types of projects shall be subject to additional review fees as determined by the Board or their designee. The property owner will receive notification of additional fees once an application has been submitted and all fees must be paid prior to starting the review process. Fees are payable via check or money order. If you wish to expedite the standard review process for your ARC Application which would not require review by a licensed architect rush fees will be charged as follows: Approval in 2-4 Days once a complete form is submitted - $100 fee payable at the time of submission. Approval in 5-7 Days once a completed from is submitted - $50 fee payable at the time of submission. At the discretion of the Association Manager, certain projects may not be permitted to be rushed. Applications may be submitted at any time, with an average processing time of 14 business days. Please plan ahead for all projects, including holiday and birthday gifts. Failure to receive prior approval for any and all projects is subject to sanctions for violation including unapproved modification fines starting at $200. Please contact us at windermereactivities@comcast.net if you do not receive a decision letter. Ensure all required documentation including but not limited to: (paint samples, roof shingles, plat/survey site, materials lists, renderings, etc.) are included with your application. Failure to provide the required documentation may result in the application not being accepted or delays in the processing time.

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