Terrell Mill Estates Homeowners Association

The Halloween Party is Thursday, October 31st!
5:00 Pizza Feast. 6:15 Trick or Treat nearby Everyone in the neighborhood is invited. Adults, relive their childhood by coming in costume! Watch for more details by email.
It was a terrific summer of neighborhood social gatherings.
What a treat it was to have the monthly gatherings: the Deck-Togethers at the Kenley's and the Welcome Summer party at the Schmitt's. Our thanks to the hosts!
If you're listed in the current directory, let us know of changes to names or phone numbers. The directory lists only name, address and phone. No email addresses. In case you can't find your printed directory or the PDF version, just email us.
"Ladies Lunch" - Next one March 26 at La Carretta
You’re invited! These informal lunches are a popular way for our ladies to get to know neighbors. They are held at area restaurants, with recent lunches at Mambo Italiano, Frankies, Zeus, R & C Kitchen. Get on the list to be notified of upcoming lunches. Email Kathy Knopp. If you need a ride, let Kathy know. She may be able to help arrange it.
Is your lighting a glaring problem for your neighbors?
Outdoor lighting needs to be considerate of your neighbors. Any lighting, especially LED, can impact your neighbors' enjoyment of their property. They are the ones who see the glare, the cold white light, and what can amount to light pollution. Even the warmest LED can be harsh, depending on where it’s placed and how it’s shielded. Just changing a simple porch light from incandescent to LED can create a problem where there wasn’t one.
Like cars? Get on the email list for the next event of the Terrell Mill Estates Car Club. Fall event is Oct. 20th!
Twice a year, the Car Club has a fun get together for the many car enthiasts in the Terrell Mill Estates. The gatherings have old cars, exotic cars, and sporty cars. Whether you have a car or not, EVERYONE is welcome to join in, especially NEW Terrell Mill Estates residents to see what’s hiding in the garages of their neighbors! See photos on the Community page. Bill Cartus organized the club several years ago and it has taken off. For details on future events, email Bill.
Cobb County is home to a large coyote population, so you may occassionally see one in the neighborhood. Take reasonable precautions.
Coyotes are all over the suburbs in many cities, and we live right next to the Chattahooche Nature Preserve. They visit the neighborhood, but coyotes are rarely aggressive toward people. That said, don't leave your little ones outside unattended. Coyotes are known to go after small animals, so don't leave your pets outside unattended. Don't leave food outside. Tightly close your trash cans. This article has a list of precautions you can take.
"My owner left the poop, NOT me!" says good dog.
“I’m being framed!” claims dog. “My owner didn't bring a doggy bag, so he just left my steaming handiwork laying there. It wasn't the first time, either! He’s the guilty one, not me. I’m a good dog!”
With so many home security cameras in the neighborhood, it's only a matter of time before someone will be able to identify an irresponsible dog owner. See you soon.
Our protective covenants apply to every home in Terrell Mill Estates.
When you buy in Terrell Mill Estates, you come under our protective covenants automatically. It has nothing to do with whether you've paid dues or not. The covenants are straightforward and have served us well in maintaining neighborhood standards and home values. In particular, if you're planning an addition, outbuilding, shed, etc., please read the covenants carefully and contact the HOA to make sure your project will be in compliance. The covenants are in your directory. They are also on our website's covenants page.
When you see dangerous driving, file a traffic complaint online.
Cobb County has a web page that makes it easy to file a traffic complaint online. If you see someone speeding or running a stop sign, note basic details of the vehicle, such as make, model and color. Even better, note the tag number. If you continue to see the vehicle violating traffic laws, make a traffic complaint each time. File complaint here.
An arborist NOT connected to a tree service will provide unbiased expertise on tree health, growth expectations, recommendations for trimming, etc. They can save you a lot of grief and the cost is not that much. For a list of independent, certified arborists, email Bruce.
Having a party? Don’t let guests park on both sides of the street.
One of our homeowners is a deputy fire marshal. He's pointed out that parking on both sides of the street can block a fire truck from getting through, which is why it’s a violation of county code.
People in a party mindset can be in a hurry and not even notice the problem. It’s up to the party host to alert guests and make sure any parking problems get fixed immediately. Thanks for your cooperation.
Have you actually looked at your mailbox lately?
After a while, most of us hardly notice our aging mailboxes. Chances are, yours looks like a lot of others in the neighborhood... tired or dirty or crooked. We hadn’t looked closely at our’s in probably 30 years. It was embarrasingly tired and faded, so we pressure washed it, repainted the lid, and added new street numbers. Night and day. Pressure wash companies per TME residents:Splash Power Cleaning (770) 374-8257 Wilson Pressure Wash - James (678) 368-3277
Before you put your home on the
market, let us know.
We can connect you with an agent who knows the neighborhood. Several live in TME. Also, we often know of people interested in moving here.
Thank YOU for doing your part to keep our neighborhood a great place to live.
Why paying the dues is important.
Our HOA is dedicated to maintaining the qualities that attracted us all to Terrell Mill Estates. YOU play a vital role by paying dues.
The dues cover the costs of having an attractive entrance: landscaping, flowers, water, electricity, upkeep of the irrigation and lighting systems, and maintenance of the brickwork, stonework and ironwork.
We also have the cost of keeping all our homeowners informed on neighborhood matters. Email is our mainstay, but to make sure everyone gets key information, we also have to print and distribute newsletters and the directory.
Your dues also support our website, which provides a convenient and secure place to make your payment, and it has news about TME clubs and events. Other costs covered by dues are state registration, tax filing, and insurance.
The dues are genuinely important and are reflected in our healthy home values. Our goal is to have all payments by April 1st, so please take a minute now to send yours.
Thanks very much!
The Board and all our HOA volunteers
Congratulations to our 7 gift card winners for 2024! - Ryan & Ashleigh Lucas - Rachel Orlandini - Kathy Knopp & Rudi Arnstein - Gary Cristofoli - Conner & Anna Leah Edison - Terrance Walker & Lori Albert-Walker - Anna Miettinen & Shane Jacobeen
Thanks to our newsletter delivery team!
  • Mary Harrs
  • Kelsey Pinckney
  • Apryl & Jeff Holley
  • Ellen & J.P. Moser
  • Katherine Myrick
YOU can be an HOA volunteer, too! Email us to find out how.
Save The Trees
But the ivy looks so pretty.
It's not pretty when it chokes out your trees and lowers your home value. Did we mention the cost of cutting down the dying or dead trees?
Georgia garden expert Walter Reeves warns about ivy in trees. "Ivy intercepts sunlight before it hits the tree leaves. Once ivy grows along the upper branches of a tree, it shades out the lower limbs. In addition, ivy adds extra weight to the tree during rainstorms or ice storms. Further, the vine leaves can act as a sail in strong winds. For these reasons I do not recommend you let ivy grow up a tree."
Ivy brings down limbs, even entire trees.
Ivy vines are deceivingly heavy. When the vines get up into trees, the vines that are encircling the limbs put a lot of extra weight on those limbs. They also make the tree top heavy and more prone to toppling. Some of our power outages are due to ivy-weighted limbs falling on power lines.
The Good News... You can kill the ivy up in your trees by yourself.
In a nutshell, cut the vines near the ground and the ivy growing up the tree and onto the limbs will die. Depending on how big your vines are, you'll likely need a hand saw or a lopper. There are some reecommended techniques, but it's a straightforward process.
This impressive ivy removal is at 1221 Timberland Drive. Owner Najah Abukhdeir says the ground ivy was removed by using a Weed Eater and then some selected follow-up spraying. Killing the ivy growing up into the branches requires cutting the vines a few inches from the ground, and, again, several feet higher.
Ivy vines can be thick, so you may need a lopper or hatchet. Once cut, the vines die. It's recommended to let them fall off, rather than pull them off. If pulling them off, be careful, since even dead vines can be heavy. If you’d like to ask Najah questions, feel free to email her.
Read how expert Walter Reeves gets rid of ivy in trees.
Clip the vine close to the ground and pull it back three feet from the base of the tree. Although the ivy leaves in the tree will stay green for weeks, they will eventually turn brown and fall off.Read more on Walter’s website.


Summer 2024 has been full of neighborhood get togethers, and there's one more!
Sat. May 18 Schmitt’s Hello Summer Friday June 14 Kenley’s Deck-Together Friday July 19 Kenley’s Deck-Together Friday Aug 16 Kenley’s Deck-Together
Rain or shine, we've had great turnouts, so mark your calendar.
Final Deck-Together is Friday, August 16th.
5:30 to 7:30pm. Drop in to meet neighbors on the Kenley's big deck or in their big "party" room. Bring a party snack, something to drink, or just bring yourself! We’ll email details, so be sure we have your email address. Email Bruce.
Our Directory is being updated, so send any changes by Nov. 1st.
If you're listed in the current directory, let us know of changes to names or phone numbers. The directory lists only name, address and phone. No email addresses. In case you can't find your printed directory or the PDF version, just email us.
"Ladies Who Lunch" is back, so watch for the next lunch date.
You’re invited! These informal lunches are a popular way for our ladies to get to know neighbors. They are held at area restaurants, with recent lunches at Mambo Italiano, Zeus and R & C Kitchen. To be notified of upcoming lunch plans, email Kathy Knopp. If you need a ride, let Kathy know. She may be able to help arrange it.
Is your lighting a glaring problem for your neighbors?
Outdoor lighting needs to be considerate of your neighbors. Any lighting, especially LED, can impact your neighbors' enjoyment of their property. They are the ones who see the glare, the cold white light, and what can amount to light pollution. Even the warmest LED can be harsh, depending on where it’s placed and how it’s shielded. Just changing a simple porch light from incandescent to LED can create a problem where there wasn’t one.
Like cars? Get on the email list for the next event of the Terrell Mill Estates Car Club. Fall event is Oct. 20th!
Twice a year, the Car Club has a fun get together for the many car enthiasts in the Terrell Mill Estates. The gatherings have old cars, exotic cars, and sporty cars. Whether you have a car or not, EVERYONE is welcome to join in, especially NEW Terrell Mill Estates residents to see what’s hiding in the garages of their neighbors! See photos on the Community page. Bill Cartus organized the club several years ago and it has taken off. For details on future events, email Bill.
"My owner left the poop, NOT me!" says good dog.
“I’m being framed!” claims dog. “My owner didn't bring a doggy bag, so he just left my steaming handiwork laying there. It wasn't the first time, either! He’s the guilty one, not me. I’m a good dog!”
With so many home security cameras in the neighborhood, it's only a matter of time before someone will be able to identify an irresponsible dog owner. See you soon.
Our protective covenants apply to every home in Terrell Mill Estates.
When you buy in Terrell Mill Estates, you come under our protective covenants automatically. It has nothing to do with whether you've paid dues or not. The covenants are straightforward and have served us well in maintaining neighborhood standards and home values. In particular, if you're planning an addition, outbuilding, shed, etc., please read the covenants carefully and contact the HOA to make sure your project will be in compliance. The covenants are in your directory. They are also on our website's covenants page.
When you see dangerous driving, file a traffic complaint online.
Cobb County has a web page that makes it easy to file a traffic complaint online. If you see someone speeding or running a stop sign, note basic details of the vehicle, such as make, model and color. Even better, note the tag number. If you continue to see the vehicle violating traffic laws, make a traffic complaint each time. File complaint here.
An arborist NOT connected to a tree service will provide unbiased expertise on tree health, growth expectations, recommendations for trimming, etc. They can save you a lot of grief and the cost is not that much. For a list of independent, certified arborists, email Bruce.
Having a party? Don’t let guests park on both sides of the street.
One of our homeowners is a deputy fire marshal. He's pointed out that parking on both sides of the street can block a fire truck from getting through, which is why it’s a violation of county code.
People in a party mindset can be in a hurry and not even notice the problem. It’s up to the party host to alert guests and make sure any parking problems get fixed immediately. Thanks for your cooperation.
Have you actually looked at your mailbox lately?
After a while, most of us hardly notice our aging mailboxes. Chances are, yours looks like a lot of others in the neighborhood... tired or dirty or crooked. We hadn’t looked closely at our’s in probably 30 years. It was embarrasingly tired and faded, so we pressure washed it, repainted the lid, and added new street numbers. Night and day. Pressure wash companies per TME residents:Splash Power Cleaning (770) 374-8257 Wilson Pressure Wash - James (678) 368-3277
Before you put your home on the
market, let us know.
We can connect you with an agent who knows the neighborhood. Several live in TME. Also, we often know of people interested in moving here.
Thank YOU for doing your part to keep our neighborhood a great place to live.
Why paying the dues is important.
Our HOA is dedicated to maintaining the qualities that attracted us all to Terrell Mill Estates. YOU play a vital role by paying dues.
The dues cover the costs of having an attractive entrance: landscaping, flowers, water, electricity, upkeep of the irrigation and lighting systems, and maintenance of the brickwork, stonework and ironwork.
We also have the cost of keeping all our homeowners informed on neighborhood matters. Email is our mainstay, but to make sure everyone gets key information, we also have to print and distribute newsletters and the directory.
Your dues also support our website, which provides a convenient and secure place to make your payment, and it has news about TME clubs and events. Other costs covered by dues are state registration, tax filing, and insurance.
The dues are genuinely important and are reflected in our healthy home values. Our goal is to have all payments by April 1st, so please take a minute now to send yours.
Thanks very much!
The Board and all our HOA volunteers
Congratulations to our 7 gift card winners for 2024! - Ryan & Ashleigh Lucas - Rachel Orlandini - Kathy Knopp & Rudi Arnstein - Gary Cristofoli - Conner & Anna Leah Edison - Terrance Walker & Lori Albert-Walker - Anna Miettinen & Shane Jacobeen
Thanks to our newsletter delivery team!
  • Mary Harrs
  • Kelsey Pinckney
  • Apryl & Jeff Holley
  • Ellen & J.P. Moser
  • Katherine Myrick
YOU can be an HOA volunteer, too! Email us to find out how.
Save The Trees
But the ivy looks so pretty.
It's not pretty when it takes over your trees and lowers your home value. Did we mention the cost of cutting down the dying or dead trees?
Georgia garden expert Walter Reeves warns about ivy in trees. "Ivy intercepts sunlight before it hits the tree leaves. Once ivy grows along the upper branches of a tree, it shades out the lower limbs. In addition, ivy adds extra weight to the tree during rainstorms or ice storms. Further, the vine leaves can act as a sail in strong winds. For these reasons I do not recommend you let ivy grow up a tree."
Ivy brings down limbs, even entire trees.
Ivy vines are deceivingly heavy. When the vines get up into trees, the vines that are encircling the limbs put a lot of extra weight on those limbs. They also make the tree top heavy and more prone to toppling. Some of our power outages are due to ivy-weighted limbs falling on power lines.
The Good News... You can kill the ivy up in your trees by yourself.
In a nutshell, cut the vines near the ground and the ivy growing up the tree and onto the limbs will die. Depending on how big your vines are, you'll likely need a hand saw or a lopper. There are some reecommended techniques, but it's a straightforward process.
This impressive ivy removal is at 1221 Timberland Drive. Owner Najah Abukhdeir says the ground ivy was removed by using a Weed Eater and then some selected follow-up spraying. Killing the ivy growing up into the branches requires cutting the vines a few inches from the ground, and, again, several feet higher.
Ivy vines can be thick, so you may need a lopper or hatchet. Once cut, the vines die. It's recommended to let them fall off, rather than pull them off. If pulling them off, be careful, since even dead vines can be heavy. If you’d like to ask Najah questions, feel free to email her.
Read how expert Walter Reeves gets rid of ivy in trees.
Clip the vine close to the ground and pull it back three feet from the base of the tree. Although the ivy leaves in the tree will stay green for weeks, they will eventually turn brown and fall off.Read more on Walter’s website.


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