Our Advocacy Story
Our Mission
The W.A.T.C.H. Project stands as Georgia's advocate for association community integrity. Whether you are in an HOA, POA, COA or Co-op (collectively known as common-interest communities) or CICs, we fight for the enforcement of property association laws that are already on the books, demanding accountability from community association boards that violate their own covenants and state law. We believe property owners have the right to preserve their neighborhood's character and protect their investments from preventable decline.
Our Team
Michael Shepherd
Executive Director
Dr. Amanda Dutton
Director of Education & Research
Chierl Thompson
Director of Outreach & Policy
Why Support W.A.T.C.H.?
Vision for Accountability
We believe in accountability & oversight in holding the associations accountable to the community it serves. By upholding honesty and integrity, it ensures that every decision made reflects the needs, rights, and long-term interests of all residents.
Vision for Transparency
Our campaign thrives on engaging with the stakeholders, listening to their needs, and working together to find solutions. Your input shapes our positions and actions.
Vision for Control
We are dedicated to fostering innovation, embracing change, and pushing boundaries to create a better, experience for property owners and association residents. Our vision is ambitious, and our goals are clear.
Proposed Legislation
The W.A.T.C.H. Project is dedicated to championing legislation that cultivates strong, healthy, and well-functioning homeowners associations across Georgia. Our approach is intentionally minimalistic, favoring targeted legislative refinement preserve the stability enjoyed by the vast majority of communities that operate effectively. For those communities facing challenges, our focus is on creating a clear path to success. We will advocate for new laws that establish a state-level oversight commission to provide necessary enforcement, guidance and resolution, alongside other precise measures designed to have an immediate, positive impact, ensuring every association has the framework to become a stable and thriving association for its residents.
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