Richland HOA Newsletter

   Welcome to the July 2025 Newsletter! Summer is in full swing here in Richland, and we’re excited to share updates and upcoming events to help you make the most of the season! First, a quick note: We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the non-working heater at the feature pool . We’re currently working with the vendor, who is covering the repairs under warranty . Unfortunately, the required parts are being custom-built , which is causing some delay—but we’re on it and appreciate your patience. With our recent heat wave, pool heaters have been turned off for July and August. We will resume pool heating in September as outdoor temperatures begin to cool down again. Now on to the fun—our July 4th celebration is right around the corner, and it’s shaping up to be a fantastic day of food, music, and fireworks! 🎆 July 4th Celebration – Fireworks, Food & Fun! 🇺🇸 Mark your calendars, Richland! We're kicking off Independence Day with an epic celebration of community...

  Welcome to the June 2025 Newsletter! Ah, June in Richland—when the grills fire up, the pool floats inflate, and the HOA inbox heats up faster than the pavement on Taylor Road. It’s summer, folks. Time to embrace the sunshine, slap on some SPF 50, and gather round for our most anticipated event of the season: the June 7th Pool Party and BBQ . But before we cannonball into the fun, a quick detour down memory lane… or should we say, Operation: Duck Drop 2010. Now, this tale is still disputed by the older residents—some call it a legend, others a cover-up. But those who were there know the truth. It started, as many Richland stories do, with a completely unnecessary HOA Board Meeting followed by Amazon shopping while impaired. Someone (we’ll call him “JB,” because his name was JB) decided the pool party needed more “atmosphere” —and what better way to liven up our “ho-hum” parties than a surprise mid-party drop of rubber duckies ? “The kids are going to love it!” JB swears he clicke...

As we step into spring, it seems the universe decided to put on a celestial spectacle just for us. The recent Blood Moon and lunar eclipse painted the night sky in eerie reds, leaving some of us in awe—and others checking for werewolf sightings. If that wasn’t enough, last night’s severe weather had us bracing for impact, but miraculously, we seem to have escaped with only a few scattered branches and some very confused neighborhood geese.  But let’s not get too comfortable—April is upon us, and with it comes the trickiest day of the year: April 1st! Yes, neighbors, April Fool’s Day is back, and history has taught us to stay on guard. Who can forget the great “lost dog” saga of 2019 (when someone put up posters for an invisible dog named "Sir Barks-a-Lot" or the  “HOA Mandated Yard Flamingo” email of 2016 ?  No flamingos ever arrived, but a few people still put them out just in case. Be alert—because the pranksters of Richland never sleep (and neither do our local va...

Season's Greetings, Richland!  As we dive into the holiday season, there’s magic in the air—and maybe just a hint of mystery. Every year, there are strange sightings and happenings throughout the hood.  We've chalked them up to mostly to Santa's elves or our otherworldly neighbors.  But as our ever-curious ghostly reporter, Casperine McAllister, has uncovered, it's the elves, but not all are created equal. From angelic monitors to mischievous troublemakers, the truth about these pint-sized spies might surprise you. Without further ado, we present: Exclusive Investigative Report: The Elf on the Shelf Scandal By Casperine McAllister, Richland’s Resident Ghostly Reporter As we enter the holiday season, don’t be alarmed if you notice streaks of light or quick movements in your home or yard. It’s just that time of year when Santa’s finalizing his list. Every kid knows it’s never too late to cram for Christmas, and his elves are out in full force, monitoring extra closely. ...

  Richland HOA Annual Meeting Oct 28th Mark your calendars for the Richland HOA Annual Meeting on October 28th. Sign-in will begin at 6:30 PM, with the meeting starting at 7:00 PM. This is a key event for the community, where we’ll be presenting the finalized annual budget.  As you all know, most contracts have once again seen an increase in cost year over year, we'll talk about our plans to control expenses.  We'll also talk about implementing a dedicated assessment and reserve fund for upcoming lake maintenance activities.  In addition to these updates, we’ll be electing new board members. The nominating committee has put forward two candidates for the two open positions, but nominations from the floor will also be accepted during the meeting (See Below). If you’re interested in being considered or would like to nominate someone, this is your chance to participate, you can also organize your neighbors and do a write in campaign. We’ll also provide updates on import...

Greetings Richland Residents! Welcome to the August edition of the Richland HOA Newsletter. As we enter the "dog days of summer," you might wonder why it feels like we're living inside a hairdryer. Well, blame the ancient Romans, who named this sweltering period after the Dog Star, Sirius, rising alongside the sun. Back then, they believed Sirius brought the heat, and judging by our current temps, they weren't far off! With the sun's rays transforming Atlanta into a hot, muggy, mess, it feels like we're prepping for a visit from our reptilian overlords. So, let's skip the chit-chat and slither straight into the updates and events that will help you stay, if not cool, at least mildly entertained!   Electronic Voting Update and First Raffle Drawing As many of you know, we've been working hard to modernize our voting process, and we need your help! We’ve initiated a ballot to allow for electronic voting, which will make our elections quicker, cheaper, eas...