Author: Harris Estates HOA
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The Silent Neighbor: The Joro Spider
They seem to come out of nowhere at this time of year. And they are EVERYWHERE! The massive, creepy Joro Spider. With leg spans reaching up to three or four inches and vivid yellow-and-black patterns, it is easy to see why people might react with caution. However, despite their dramatic appearance, these striking arachnids are… Read more
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Car Hopping Update (8/18/2026) – Lake Redwine
The Coweta County Sheriff’s Office reports that the recent car hopping activity extended beyond Harris Estates & Maple Creek to include the Lake Redwine Subdivision. Public crime reports show that stolen items included cash, gift cards, wallets, purses, sling bags, high-end pouches, Apple AirPods, and a Ruger 9mm pistol. The Sheriff’s Office released the following… Read more
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Rhonda, the Copperhead Snake 🐍
About a month ago, long-time Harris Estates homeowner Traci C, found an unwelcome animal guest in her backyard while mowing her grass. A copperhead snake that she has named Rhonda. Rhonda didn’t mind Traci and chose to slither away to safety (for everyone!! 😮). Traci and Mr. Sanchez (our front entrance lawn care contractor) believe… Read more
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Black Bear Activity
The Newnan Times-Herald featured a story when a black bear was caught on video surveillance footage in a homeowner’s backyard in the Stonebridge neighborhood. Now a Harris Court neighbor reported seeing black bear signs behind their home. Several pine trees have been “bear marked” and bear sized poop has been found. Black bears in Georgia,… Read more
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Neighborhood “Car Hopping”
In the early morning of Saturday around 5:30 AM on August 8, 2026, home security cameras in our neighborhood and Maple Creek captured a frustratingly common crime tactic: opportunistic car hopping. Car hopping is a crime where people walk through neighborhoods or parking lots at night, trying door handles to find unlocked vehicles and steal… Read more
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Keeping Our Entrance Green: Irrigation Updates and Drought Response
Keeping Our Entrance Green: Irrigation Updates and Drought Response The front entrance of our community is the first thing neighbors and guests see, and we are committed to keeping it looking its best while remaining responsible stewards of our local water resources. We have several important updates regarding recent maintenance and new state-mandated water restrictions.… Read more
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Newnan 2026-2046 Planning Survey
Newnan is in the middle of planning for our community for the next 20 years. They create a comprehensive plan that is updated every 5 years to address the needs and opportunities of our beautiful city. There are two workshops that are coming up: You can provide the planners your feedback on Newnan. Tell them… Read more
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Springtime and ARIs
March is here at last, and we’re ready to say goodbye to the winter chill! The daffodils and forsythias are bursting into bloom. Area dogwood trees are showing off their lovely white-pink flowers. Don’t forget, Daylight Savings Time begins on March 8th at 2 AM, so we’ll spring forward an hour! The Spring equinox arrives… Read more
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2026 HOA Dues
The Harris Estates Homeowners Association dues will be mailed out yearly every January. The due date will be March 1st for all homeowners regardless of the month in which you closed. You may pay by check by dropping it off with the Treasurer or mailing it to our PO BOX. Dues are $250 per year. Read more
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Cracked Pine Tree
Just a few days before Christmas, one of the pine trees on the back of our fence cracked. Luckily, it got stuck in some other trees and didn’t fall. It was about to come down on our fence, some Magnolia trees, and maybe even our house. Did I mention we were leaving town the next… Read more