FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions – FAQs
1. How can I contact the Hatcher Estates Home Owner’s Association committee members?
You can contact any of the Hatcher Estates Home Owner’s Association committee members via mail at hatcherestates@gmail.com, telephone at (478) 250-1149 or send a message through the "Contact the Committee" section in this website.
2. How much are the annual dues and when we pay?
Annual dues are $100 and are due at the Hatcher Estates annual meeting (in February). Annual dues will increase to $200/year effective February 2025.
3. When and how do I pay my yearly dues?
4. Does Hatcher Estates have an Architectural Control Committee in place?
Yes. The Architectural Control Committee (ACC) consists of volunteer fellow neighbors who look to preserve the neighborhood standards outlined in the covenants when building new structures or making renovations /alterations to existing structures in the neighborhood.
5. Do I need approval from the ACC before building any structure or making renovations in my property?
Yes. Prior review /approval is required prior to building any new structure or for making renovations to the existing structure or for installing a fence in the property. This includes any alterations to the exterior appearance of buildings or structures in the property. As part of your planning phase, submit a complete Architectural Review Form (along with all pertinent information) to the ACC for approval. The ACC has up to 60 days to review and approve once all required information has been submitted but will make every attempt to respond ASAP. Any contractor or lot owner building a new structure must submit to the ACC all the information required in Article #20 of the covenants and receive approval from the ACC in writing prior to the start of construction.
6. Where can I get an Architectural Review Form?
You can get access to the Architectural Review Form in this website under the Covenants and Forms tab, ACC Form.
7. Where can I get a copy of the Hatcher Estates covenants?
The Hatcher Estates covenants are available in the Houston County Public Records, Book 2774, pages 256-267. You can also get access to the covenants in this website under the Forms and Documents tab.
8. What can I do if I notice a defective street light pole?
9. When is trash collected?
Our trash is collected by Waste Collection GFL regularly on Fridays (or typically on Saturdays if there is a holiday during the week). The organic collection (e.g., branches) collection occurs every other Thursday. The phone number for Waste Collection GFL is (478) 929-9941.
Need to contact them directly to verify schedule as they do not publish it on the internet. According to the city codes, trash cans shall be placed on the street no earlier than Thursdays at 7:00 P.M and shall be removed from the street no later than Fridays at 7:00 P.M.
10. What is the Architectural Control Committee's interpretation of yard upkeep?
11. Do I need to store my trash container so that is not seen from the street?
13. How do I report stray/loose dogs in the neighborhood?
Section 5 of the City Code states in part that "It shall be unlawful for any person to fail to keep any animal under restraint which is owned by or is in custody or control of such person". The first action is to remind the person in custody of the animal/owner of the City law requirements. If the animal is loose again or the owner of the animal is not known, then report the incident to the Animal Control by calling 478.542.2000 /478.929.7290.
14. Are All-Terrain-Vehicles (ATVs) allowed to run in the streets of our subdivision or in our subdivision entrance area? What should I do if I see ATV riding in our neighborhood?
