Our Purpose

The Friends of Norris Lake is a non-profit organization of volunteer community residents committed to the long term preservation and enhancement of the environmental health, recreational safety and security of our lake, attendant shorelines, infrastructure and facilities. 

Norris Lake is the unique 96-acre centerpiece of our relatively pristine and serene urban environment only 40 minutes from downtown Atlanta. To improve community quality of life and sustain increasing property values, the Friends of Norris Lake advocate and unequivocally commit our resources to the achievement of the following long-term objectives of our organization: 

1. An efficient silt protected watershed
2. Seawall protection of all lakefront property
3. A lake with a minimum uniform depth of six feet
4. A septic free environment
5. Open dialogue with public officials to resolve political issues
6. Integrated liaison and planning with the HOA Board of Directors
7. Peninsula and beaches beautification
8. Elimination of abandoned lakeside structures, boats
9. Conduct studies of purity of lake waters and improvements to fish and wildlife habitat
10. Participate in community litter control activities
11. Plan and conduct community-wide activities that promote good will
12. Develop and sustain secure communication avenues to our residents
13. Achieve 10% community membership in the FONL organization
14. Develop and sustain secure communication avenues to our residents;
15. Achieve 10% community membership in the FONL organization;
16. Expend funds consistent with 501 (c) (7) IRS tax exempt status;
17. Promote diversity of membership and leadership.

To realize our Mission and Vision, the Friends of Norris Lake will follow 8 guiding principles: 

1. Keep promises and follow through on commitments;

2. Take full advantage of the rich experiences and abilities of community residents;

3. Seek input and involvement of those affected by a decision;

4. Recognize, value and honor the needs and perspectives of others;

5. Actions, decisions and policies should promote harmony and teamwork;

6. Regard and value contributions and recognize accomplishments;

7. Work, learn and strive for excellence together, sharing successes and mistakes;

8. Financial records will be open to public scrutiny.