Author: Harris Estates HOA

Article III in the bylaws governs the Board of Directors. Extensive compliance gaps and required updates are needed to the HOA’s bylaws under Georgia law, including HB 220 (Property Owners’ Bill of Rights), SB 406 (2026 HOA Oversight & Registration Act), the Georgia Nonprofit Corporation Code, and the Georgia Uniform Electronic Transactions Act. It identifies defects across… Read more

ARTICLE II governs how annual, special, and member meetings are called, noticed, conducted, and adjourned. Multiple sections require updates to comply with HB 220 (Property Owners’ Bill of Rights), SB 406 (2026 HOA Oversight Act), the Georgia POAA, and the Georgia Nonprofit Corporation Code. Read more detailed notes on this Article’s proposed changes: Here is the Red… Read more

In our last article, we discussed how the Georgia General Assembly has enacted major legislative updates aimed at strengthening property rights, increasing financial transparency, and providing essential safeguards for residential property owners. Two landmark pieces of legislation—House Bill 220 (enacted in 2024) and Senate Bill 406 (the Georgia Property Owners’ Bill of Rights Act, signed… Read more

Owners’ Bill of Rights & Electronic Notice Laws We need your help to keep our records up to date! To receive official Association notices and updates via email, Georgia law requires homeowners to explicitly opt in by filling out the Homeowner Information Form. Please complete the form today so we can make sure you don’t… Read more

In recent years, the Georgia General Assembly has enacted major legislative updates aimed at strengthening property rights, increasing financial transparency, and providing essential safeguards for residential property owners. Two landmark pieces of legislation—House Bill 220 (enacted in 2024) and Senate Bill 406 (the Georgia Property Owners’ Bill of Rights Act, signed into law in May… Read more

Our yearly Annual Meeting of the Members is coming up on November 7th at 6PM at Lot 5 (fifth house on the left side entering the neighborhood).  Meeting Agenda Highlights We will be discussing several key topics relevant to all homeowners: We strongly encourage all homeowners to attend this meeting to stay informed, voice your… Read more

Greetings Harris Estates neighbors! Spice up your weekend and meet your neighbors at our upcoming Neighborhood Chili Cook-Off 🌶️ ! We have some special guests that are slated to serve as our guest judges. Bring your best recipe for a chance to take home the crown—and an Amazon gift card! It’s going to be a… Read more

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

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

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