The subdivision also originally provided well water to the residents, but that method was problematic and was replaced by county water around 2001, when the county offered the lot owners a reduced rate to sign on.

History of The Bay Colony

The Bay Colony is a subdivision located in Forsyth County, Georgia. It was incorporated in 1982 by a group known as the Hamilton Company. The subdivision consists of four streets, and was originally divided into three phases. Bay Circle and Bay Court (Phase 1) comprised the initial Phase. Phase 2 was a recreation center, and Phase 3 included Forest Hills Drive and Forest Hills Court. The original plans were that the development was to be a "Tennis Community", with a number of courts and guest cottages in the Phase 3 portion. The additional tennis courts were never built, the recreation center was sold as a home and the Phase 3 homes sold as permanent residences.

The Bay Colony Homeowners' Association, Inc. (BCHA) is a legal corporation (to which all owners are automatically enrolled as members) that is responsible for the subdivision's operations. The Association maintains a number of amenities for the benefit of members, including two tennis courts, a swimming pool and pool house, a fishing platform and a guest boat dock. Like any homeowners' association, BCHA assesses lot owner fees and collects fees to pay for its operating expenses. The Association's business activities are conducted and overseen by an elected Board of Directors and it's Officers that serve on a voluntary basis. The board convenes on a quarterly basis. Their primary duties are to maintain association properties and manage accounts for utilities and services. The Board reports on the results of operations to members at an annual meeting.  The properties are held subject to a set of binding bylaws and restrictive covenants.