A convenience store in Concord was robbed Sunday, Dec. 27 at around 11:15 a.m., according to the Pike County sheriff's office. Deputies responded to a report a male suspect entered Alan's Stop and Shop brandishing a rifle at the clerk and demanding money.
On Wednesday, Dec. 30, Pike County Sheriff's deputies worked with Griffin police and Spalding County sheriff's deputies to arrest the suspect, Anthony Lamar Burden, at the Scottish Inn in Spalding County. According to reports, Burden was arrested without incident at around 1:21 p.m. and transported to the Pike County Sheriff's Office.
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Entries from December 2009

New Year’s resolutions bite the dust in a hurry
Dear Editor:
The New Year is quickly sneaking up on us. What shall we resolve to do? Do you remember the New Years’ resolutions you always made each year? What a joke mine always turned out to be.
I became much wiser when I gathered some years of wisdom. When young, mine went something like this: I resolve to: lose five pounds, eat no sugar, drink no alcohol, join aerobics, save 10% of my salary, blah, blah, blah.
Then on Jan. 2, while I was having some “hair of the dog that bit me” at the New Years’ party, eating chocolate cake to solve the extreme sweet craving drinking massive amounts of beer the night before causes, trying to make it to the bathroom to pee... (I said what about aerobics? Get outta here!) [Full story »]
The New Year is quickly sneaking up on us. What shall we resolve to do? Do you remember the New Years’ resolutions you always made each year? What a joke mine always turned out to be.
I became much wiser when I gathered some years of wisdom. When young, mine went something like this: I resolve to: lose five pounds, eat no sugar, drink no alcohol, join aerobics, save 10% of my salary, blah, blah, blah.
Then on Jan. 2, while I was having some “hair of the dog that bit me” at the New Years’ party, eating chocolate cake to solve the extreme sweet craving drinking massive amounts of beer the night before causes, trying to make it to the bathroom to pee... (I said what about aerobics? Get outta here!) [Full story »]

Bodies and scanners
The Transportation Security Administration is looking to increase the number of full-body scanners at U.S. airports over the next few years, as it reviews security procedures in the wake of the attempted bombing of a Northwest Airlines flight last week.
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Revolutionary soldier to be honored Jan. 30 in Pike
Freed slave and American Revolutionary soldier Austin Dabney fought and won many battles during his life and was injured by a musket shot at the Battle of Kettle Creek in 1779. Much later, he made Pike County his home. His historic grave site will be visited for a public dedication Jan. 30 at 11 a.m. off of Pope Street in Zebulon.
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Baseball registration begins soon
The Pike County Baseball Association announces the 2010 Spring Baseball Registration dates for kids ages 3-15
on Saturday, Jan. 9 and Saturday, Jan. 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day. [Full story »]
on Saturday, Jan. 9 and Saturday, Jan. 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day. [Full story »]
Destanee Hope Vanmatre
Gabrielle Vanmatre of Zebulon announces the birth of her daughter Destanee Hope Vanmatre at 4:49 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009, at Spalding Regional Medical Center in Griffin.
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Sheriff’s report
Between Monday, Dec. 21, and Sunday, Dec. 27, the sheriff’s office made the following arrests:
Mario Cesar Mejia Contreras, driving while unlicensed and failure to maintain lane;
Robert Darrel Corley, DUI less safe, hit and run, driving wrong way on a one way street, improper turn at intersection, headlight requirement and no tire covers;
James Henry Evans, child support contempt;
Clarence Andre Gardner, DUI alcohol less safe and speeding;
Victor Erasto Quiroz, driving wrong way on a one way street, driving on wrong side of the road and driving with a suspended license;
Jesse Paul Vickers, DUI and speeding;
Nathaniel Wayne Woodruff, violation of parole or probation. [Full story »]
Mario Cesar Mejia Contreras, driving while unlicensed and failure to maintain lane;
Robert Darrel Corley, DUI less safe, hit and run, driving wrong way on a one way street, improper turn at intersection, headlight requirement and no tire covers;
James Henry Evans, child support contempt;
Clarence Andre Gardner, DUI alcohol less safe and speeding;
Victor Erasto Quiroz, driving wrong way on a one way street, driving on wrong side of the road and driving with a suspended license;
Jesse Paul Vickers, DUI and speeding;
Nathaniel Wayne Woodruff, violation of parole or probation. [Full story »]
Pike County Legals 12-29-2009

Legal 522
Notice to Debtors and Creditors
State of Georgia
County of Pike
In Re: Estate of William Ray Maynard, deceased.
All creditors of the Estate of William Ray Maynard, deceased, late of said County, are hereby notified to render their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all person indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment to the undersigned.
Delores Maynard, as
Executor of the Will of
William Ray Maynard, deceased
Morton & Morton
Attorneys at Law
P.O. Box 700
Zebulon, GA 30295
770-567-8534
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Legal 523
Notice
Georgia, Pike County
Probate Court
The petition of John Richard Ellis, for a year’s support from the estate of Mary Patricia Ellis, deceased, for decedent’s surviving spouse, having been duly filed, all interested persons are hereby notified to show cause, if any they have, on or before January 4, 2009, why said petition should not be granted.
All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections, and must be filed on or before the time stated in the preceding sentence. All pleadings/objections must be signed before a notary public or before a probate court clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your pleadings/objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact probate court personnel at the following address/telephone number for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed, a hearing will be scheduled at a later date. If no objections are filed, the petition may be granted without a hearing.
/s/Lynn S. Brandenburg
Probate Judge
P.O. Box 324
Zebulon, GA 30295
770-567-8734
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Legal 524
Notice to Debtors and Creditors
All creditors of the Estate of Jimmy Burousas, Jr., deceased, late of Pike County, are hereby notified to render their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to said Estate are required to make immediate payment to the undersigned.
This 1st day of December, 2009.
Executor:
Eugene W. Dabbs IV
County Administrator
P.O. Box 60
Griffin, GA 30224
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Legal 560
Notice
Georgia, Pike County
Probate Court
Machandra Faith Story has petitioned to be appointed Administrator of the estate of Wendell Homer Story, deceased, of said County. The petitioner has also applied for waiver of bond and/or grant of certain powers contained in O.C.G.A. §53-12-232. All interested parties are hereby notified to show cause why said petition should not be granted. All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections, and must be filed with the court on or before January 4, 2010. All pleadings/objections must be signed before a notary public or before a probate court clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your pleadings/objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact probate court personnel at the following address/telephone number for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed, a hearing will be scheduled at a later date. If no objections are filed, the petition may be granted without a hearing.
/s/Lynn S. Brandenburg
Probate Judge
P.O. Box 324
Zebulon, GA 30295
770-567-8734
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Legal 561
Notice
T0: Betty Jane Maldonado
By order of the court for service by publication, you are hereby notified that on April 27, 2009, Jamie Edward Moody filed suit against you for divorce and amended his complaint on July 30, 2009. You are required to file with the clerk of the Superior Court, and to serve upon plaintiff’s attorney Richard T. Bridges, 208 W Main Street, P. O. Box 881, Thomaston, GA 30286 an answer in writing within sixty (60) days of July 30, 2009.
Witness, the Honorable Tommy R. Hankinson, Judge, of Pike County Superior Court.
This 7th day of December, 2009.
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Legal 562
Notice
Georgia, Pike County
Probate Court
The petition of Tony Leon Huckaby, for a year’s support from the estate of Gladys Mae Huckaby, deceased, for decedent’s surviving spouse, having been duly filed, all interested persons are hereby notified to show cause, if any they have, on or before January 11, 2010, why said petition should not be granted.
All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections, and must be filed on or before the time stated in the preceding sentence. All pleadings/objections must be signed before a notary public or before a probate court clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your pleadings/objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact probate court personnel at the following address/telephone number for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed, a hearing will be scheduled at a later date. If no objections are filed, the petition may be granted without a hearing.
/s/Lynn S. Brandenburg
Probate Judge
P.O. Box 324
Zebulon, GA 30295
770-567-8734
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Legal 563
TAKE NOTICE THAT:
The right to redeem the following described property, to wit:
All that tract or parcel of land containing 7.96 acres, lying and being in Land Lot 120 of the Eighth Land District of Pike County, Georgia, and being more particularly described and shown as Tract 4 on that certain plat of survey entitled “Final Plat for Thomas R. Burnsed”, prepared by William E. Barton, Registered Land Surveyor, dated December 12, 1995, a copy of which said plat is recorded in Plat Book 13, page 142, Pike County, Georgia, records; will expire and be forever foreclosed and barred on and after the 11th day of January, 2010.
The tax deed to which this notice relates is dated the 5th day of August, 2008, and is recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Pike County, Georgia, in Deed Book 763 at page 201.
The property may be redeemed at any time before the 11th day of January, 2010, by payment of the redemption price as fixed and provided by law to the undersigned at the following address: Kyle Johnson, c/o The Joiner Law Firm, P.C., 217 North Hill Street, Griffin, GA 30223. Please be governed accordingly.
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Legal 566
Notice of Intent to Incorporate
Notice is given that articles of incorporation which will incorporate JGF Properties, Inc. will be delivered to the Secretary of State for filing in accordance with the Georgia Business Corporation Code. The initial registered office of the corporation will be located at 602 Woodcreek Road, Williamson, Pike County, Georgia 30292. The initial registered agent of the corporation at such address shall be William G. Fennell.
Lisa M. Gable
Robertson & Gable, LLC
5875 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. Suite 170
Norcross, GA 30092
770-736-5182
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Legal 567
Notice of Petition
To Change Name
State of Georgia
County of Pike
Notice is hereby given that Kathrynn Victoria Cartee, the undersigned, filed her petition to the Superior Court of Pike County, Georgia on the eighteenth day of December, 2009, praying for change in the name of petitioner from Kathrynn Victoria Cartee to Kathrynn Victoria Thames. Notice is hereby given pursuant to law to any interested or affected party to appear in said Court and to file objections to such name change. Objections must be filed with said Court within thirty days of filing said petition.
This eighteenth day of December, 2009.
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Legal 569
In the Superior Court of
Pike County
State of Georgia
Family Division
Civil Action
File No. 2009CV-651
Petitioner: Martis Deron Watts
(Martis Deron Watts Ferguson)
Notice of Petition
to Change Name
Notice is hereby given that Martis Deron Watts (Martis Deron Watts Ferguson), the undersigned, filed his petition to the Superior Court of Pike County, Georgia, on the 21st day of December, 2009, praying for change in the name of petitioner from Watts; Watts-Ferguson to Ferguson.
Notice is hereby given pursuant to law to any interested or affected party to appear in said Court and to file objections to such name change. Objections must be filed with said Court within 30 days of the filing of said petition.
This 21st day of December, 2009.
/s/Martis D. Watts
Martis Deron Watts
(Martis Deron Watts Ferguson)
480 Watson Rd.,
Molena, GA 30258
770-884-3694
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Legal 570
Notice
Georgia, Pike County
Probate Court
Phyllis Smith has petitioned to be appointed Administrator of the estate of Elijah T. Payne, deceased, of said County. The petitioner has also applied for waiver of bond and/or grant of certain powers contained in O.C.G.A. §53-12-232. All interested parties are hereby notified to show cause why said petition should not be granted. All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections, and must be filed with the court on or before January 25, 2010. All pleadings/objections must be signed before a notary public or before a probate court clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your pleadings/objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact probate court personnel at the following address/telephone number for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed, a hearing will be scheduled at a later date. If no objections are filed, the petition may be granted without a hearing.
/s/Lynn S. Brandenburg
Probate Judge
P.O. Box 324
Zebulon, GA 30295
770-567-8734
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Legal 571
Notice
Georgia, Pike County
Probate Court
To: Doris Dumas, Charles G. White, Marie Howard, Michael (last name unknown), and heirs of Willie James White.
The petition of Gussie Mae Potts, for a year’s support from the estate of Willie James White, deceased, for decedent’s surviving spouse, having been duly filed, all interested persons are hereby notified to show cause, if any they have, on or before January 25, 2010, why said petition should not be granted.
All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections, and must be filed on or before the time stated in the preceding sentence. All pleadings/objections must be signed before a notary public or before a probate court clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your pleadings/objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact probate court personnel at the following address/telephone number for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed, a hearing will be scheduled at a later date. If no objections are filed, the petition may be granted without a hearing.
/s/Lynn S. Brandenburg
Probate Judge
P.O. Box 324
Zebulon, GA 30295
770-567-8734
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Legal 572
Notice of Intent to Incorporate
Notice is given that Articles of Incorporation, which will incorporate Lexington Place Homeowners Association, Inc., will be delivered to the Secretary of State for filing in accordance with the Georgia Non-profit Corporation Code (O.C.G.A. Section 14-3-202.1). The initial registered office of the corporation will be located at 13546 Highway 18 West, Zebulon, Georgia 30295 in Pike County and its initial registered agent at such address is David Nix. C572(2)1230 gpn6
Legal 573
Statement of Commencement of Winding Up
Lexington Place HOA, LLC (the “Company”), a Georgia Limited Liability Company, through its duly authorized Managing Member, seeks to commence the winding up of the business and affairs of the Company.
1. The name of limited liability company is Lexington Place HOA, LLC.
2. By unanimous agreement of the Company’s Members entitled to vote, the Company has been Dissolved and has commenced the winding up of the business and affairs of the Company.
3. The Company has authorized and empowered David Nix to execute and file the Statement of Commencement of Winding Up and the Certificate of Termination with the Secretary of State and to do all other acts and execute all necessary forms and documents effect the same.
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Legal 525
Notice of Sale Under Power
WHEREAS, on 10/21/70, for value received, Otis Burden and Cleola M. Burden executed and delivered to the United States of America, acting through the United States Department of Agriculture, a Deed to Secure Debt conveying certain real estate located in Pike County, Georgia, and said Deed to Secure Debt was recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court for Pike County, Georgia, in Book # 46, Page# 372; and
WHEREAS, on 7/19/82, for value received, the subject loan was assumed by an Assumption Agreement, whereby the interest in this real property was conveyed to Bennie L. Blackmon and Betty B. Blackmon,
WHEREAS, on 07/19/82, for value received, Bennie L. Blackmon and Betty B. Blackmon (also known as Betty Ann Blackmon) executed and delivered to the United States of America, acting through the United States Department of Agriculture, a Deed to Secure Debt conveying certain real estate located in Pike County, Georgia, and said Deed to Secure Debt was recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court for Pike County, Georgia, in Book # 85, Page# 19; and
WHEREAS, on 1/10/03, for value received, the subject loan was assumed by an Assumption Agreement, whereby the interest in this real property was conveyed to Joy D. Dawson; and
WHEREAS, the United States of America now holds the above described security deeds covering the said real estate; and
WHEREAS, the Deeds to Secure Debt held by the United States of America provides that should default occur, the holder may declare the entire indebtedness secured by the Deeds to Secure Debt due and payable and, in compliance with the power of sale provisions contained in said security deeds proceed to sell the property at public outcry; and
WHEREAS, after default, the United States of America has declared all of the indebtedness secured by the Deeds to Secure Debt due and payable and hereby certifies that it has complied with all of its loan servicing regulations;
NOW, THEREFORE, the said United States of America, acting as aforesaid, under and in compliance with the power of sale provision contained in the Deeds to Secure Debt, will proceed to sell at public outcry, for cash or certified funds to the highest bidder in front of the Courthouse in Pike County, during the legal hours of sale, on the 5th day of January, 2010, the following-described property conveyed in the Deeds to Secure Debt, to Wit:
All that tract or parcel of land situate, lying and being in Land Lot No. 141 of the 9th Land District of Pike County, Georgia and being more particularly described as Lot No 2, Block E, in Hilltop Subdivision, Concord, Georgia, according to a certain plat of survey prepared by Kenneth E. Presley registered Land Surveyor, dated February 1, 1967, and recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court, Pike County, Georgia, in Plat Book 2, Page 221.
The above described property will be sold subject to any and all outstanding real estate taxes that are due and payable.
The failure of any high bidder to pay the purchase price and close the sale shall, at the option of the United States of America, be cause for rejection of the bid, and, if the bid is rejected, the United States of America shall have the option of making the sale to the next highest bidder who is ready, willing and able to comply with the terms thereof. The proceeds of said sale will first be applied to the payment of the indebtedness to the United States of America, other charges, and the expenses of sale, as provided in the above-described Deeds to Secure Debt.
This the day of, 2009.
United States of America
By Thomas B. Herron
Chief, Default
Management Branch
United States Department
of Agriculture,
Rural Development
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Legal 527
Notice of Sale Under Power
Georgia, Pike County
This is an attempt to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by Danny Cleghorn to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as a Nominee for Ownit Mortgage Solutions, Inc., dated November 15, 2006, recorded in Deed Book 679, Page 24, Pike County, Georgia records, as last transferred to HSBC Bank USA, National Association, as trustee, for the registered holders of Nomura Home Equity Home Loan, Inc. asset-backed certificates, series 2007-2 by assignment to be recorded ____, Pike County, Georgia records conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of two hundred twenty-eight thousand and 00/100 dollars ($228,000.00); with interest thereon as set forth therein, there will be sold at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the courthouse door of Pike County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in January 2010 the following described property:
All that lot, tract or parcel of land situate, lying and being in land lot 235 of the eighth land district of Pike County, Georgia, being more particularly shown and designated as lot 3 as shown on a plat of survey entitled final plat Mountain Valley acres, prepared by S. J. Reeves & Associates, dated July 23, 2004, recorded in plat book 22, page 138, Pike County Superior Court records, which said plat is incorporated herein and made a part of this legal description.
The debt secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Security Deed. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in Security Deed and by law, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given).
Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above.
The entity that has full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the mortgage with the debtor is: Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC, Attention Home Retention Department, 1661 Worthington Road, Suite 100, West Palm Beach, FL 33409, 877-596-8580. Please understand that the secured creditor is not required by law to negotiate, amend, or modify the terms of the mortgage instrument.
To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is Danny Cleghorn or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 188 Campbell Rd, Meansville, GA 30256.
The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the security deed.
HSBC Bank USA, National Association, as trustee, for the registered holders of Nomura Home Equity Home Loan, Inc. asset-backed certificates, series 2007-2 as Attorney in Fact for Danny Cleghorn
Weissman, Nowack,
Curry & Wilco, PC
Attn: Ocwen Team
One Alliance Center
3500 Lenox Road
Atlanta, GA 30326
/MZ 11/12/2009
Our File# 015151-002241
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Legal 529
Notice of Sale Under Power
Georgia, Pike County
Because of default in the payment of the indebtedness, secured by a Security Deed executed by Samuel W. Aaron to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., dated April 2, 2002 in the amount of $96,000.00, and recorded in Deed Book 379, Page 46, Pike County, Georgia Records; as last transferred to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. by assignment; the undersigned, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. pursuant to said deed and the note thereby secured, has declared the entire amount of said indebtedness due and payable and pursuant to the power of sale contained in said deed, will on the first Tuesday in January, 2010 , during the legal hours of sale, at the Courthouse door in Pike County, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, the property described in said deed to-wit:
To arrive at the real point of beginning, begin at a point where the East Boundary line of Land Lot 30 intersects with the Eastern margin of a public road know as County Road; run thence in a Southwesterly direction a distance of 825.0 feet as measured along the East margin of said county road to a point marked by an iron stake and the real point of beginning; from said point of beginning, run thence East a distance of 260.8 feet to a point marked by an iron pin stake; run thence South 0 degrees 01 minutes 15 seconds West a distance of 607.9 feet to a point marked by an iron stake; run thence West a distance of 420.8 feet to a point marked by an iron stake located on the East margin of said county road; run thence North 8 degrees 03 minutes East a distance of 202.9 feet to a point; run thence North 14 degrees 30 minutes East a distance 248.7 to a point; run thence North 22 degrees 42 minutes East a distance of 180.2 feet to a point marked by an iron stake and the real point of beginning, all as shown by that certain plat of survey for Clarence E. Moore and Margaret R. Moore prepared by Kenneth E. Presley. Registered Land Surveyor, dated September 19, 1969, and recorded in Plat Book 2, Page 234, Clerks Office of, Superior Court, Pike County, Georgia.
Which has the property address of 242 Hagan`s Mtn Road, Meansville, Georgia., together with all fixtures and other personal property conveyed by said deed.
The sale will be held subject to any unpaid taxes, assessments, rights-of-way, easements, protective covenants or restrictions, liens, and other superior matters of record which may affect said property.
The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the security deed.
Notice has been given of intention to collect attorneys’ fees in accordance with the terms of the note secured by said deed.
Said property will be sold as the property of Samuel W. Aaron and the proceeds of said sale will be applied to the payment of said indebtedness, the expense of said sale, all as provided in said deed, and the undersigned will execute a deed to the purchaser as provided in the aforementioned Security Deed.
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.
Attorney in Fact for
Samuel W. Aaron
Anthony DeMarlo, Attorney/awilby
McCurdy & Candler, L.L.C.
(404) 373-1612
www.mccurdycandler.com
File No. 09-26023 /CONV
This law firm is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
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Legal 530
State of Georgia
County of Pike
Notice of Sale Under Power
Because of a default in the payment of the indebtedness secured by a Security Deed executed by Stefanie J. York to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. dated August 22, 2005, and recorded in Deed Book 611, Page 159, Pike County Records, said Security Deed having been last sold, assigned, transferred and conveyed to EverBank, by Assignment securing a Note in the original principal amount of $95,374.00, the holder thereof pursuant to said Deed and Note thereby secured has declared the entire amount of said indebtedness due and payable and, pursuant to the power of sale contained in said Deed, will on the first Tuesday, January 5, 2010, during the legal hours of sale, before the Courthouse door in said County, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, the property described in said Deed, to-wit:
All that lot, tract or parcel of land situate, lying and being in the City of Zebulon and land lot 254 of the eighth land district of Pike County, Georgia, and being shown as tract 3 on that plat of survey recorded in plat book 18, page 197, Pike County records, which plat is incorporated herein by reference.
Said property is known as 126 Adkerson Drive, Zebulon, GA 30295, together with all fixtures and personal property attached to and constituting a part of said property, if any.
Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, whether or not now due and payable), the right of redemption of any taxing authority, any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above.
The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the security deed.
Notice has been given of intention to collect attorney’s fees in accordance with the terms of the Note secured by said Deed.
Said property will be sold as the property of Stefanie J. York, the property, to the best information, knowledge and belief of the undersigned, being presently in the possession of Stefanie J. York, and the proceeds of said sale will be applied to the payment of said indebtedness and all the expenses of said sale, including attorney’s fees, all as provided in said Deed, and the balance, if any, will be distributed as provided by law.
EverBank as Attorney-in-Fact for Stefanie J. York
File no. 09-010121
Shapiro & Swertfeger, LLP*
Attorneys and Counselors at Law
2872 Woodcock Blvd., Suite 100
Atlanta, GA 30341-3941
(770)220-2535/BB
www.swertfeger.net
*The law firm is acting as a debt collector. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
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Legal 531
Notice of Sale Under Power
Georgia, Pike County
Because of default in the payment of the indebtedness, secured by a Security Deed executed by Joseph S Vizi to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. dated July 1, 2005 in the amount of $202,150.00, and recorded in Deed Book 603, Page 107, Pike County, Georgia Records; as last transferred to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. by assignment; the undersigned, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. pursuant to said deed and the note thereby secured, has declared the entire amount of said indebtedness due and payable and pursuant to the power of sale contained in said deed, will on the first Tuesday in January, 2010 , during the legal hours of sale, at the Courthouse door in Pike County, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, the property described in said deed to-wit:
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 180, 181, and 205 of the 1st District, Pike County, Georgia, being Lot 7 of Irish Hill Estates Subdivision, as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 20, Page 116-122, Pike County, Georgia Records, which recorded plat is incorporated herein by reference and made a part of this description.
Which has the property address of 275 Irish Hill Drive, Concord, Georgia., together with all fixtures and other personal property conveyed by said deed.
The sale will be held subject to any unpaid taxes, assessments, rights-of-way, easements, protective covenants or restrictions, liens, and other superior matters of record which may affect said property.
The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the security deed.
Notice has been given of intention to collect attorneys’ fees in accordance with the terms of the note secured by said deed.
Said property will be sold as the property of Joseph S Vizi and the proceeds of said sale will be applied to the payment of said indebtedness, the expense of said sale, all as provided in said deed, and the undersigned will execute a deed to the purchaser as provided in the aforementioned Security Deed.
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.
Attorney in Fact for
Joseph S Vizi
Anthony DeMarlo, Attorney/efisher
McCurdy & Candler, L.L.C.
(404) 373-1612
www.mccurdycandler.com
File No. 09-25507 /CONV
This law firm is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
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Legal 532
Notice of Sale Under Power
Georgia, Pike County
Because of default in the payment of the indebtedness, secured by a Security Deed executed by Jeffrey M. Swaney to Southern Horizon Bank dated January 27, 2005 in the amount of $94,000.00, and recorded in Deed Book 567, Page 42, Pike County, Georgia Records; as last transferred to Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas As Trustee Series 2005-QS9 by assignment; the undersigned, Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas As Trustee Series 2005-QS9 pursuant to said deed and the note thereby secured, has declared the entire amount of said indebtedness due and payable and pursuant to the power of sale contained in said deed, will on the first Tuesday in January, 2010 , during the legal hours of sale, at the Courthouse door in Pike County, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, the property described in said deed to-wit:
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 254 of the 8th District of Pike County, Georgia, and being .50 acres designated as Lot 4 on a plat of survey prepared for J.C Adkerson Estate, prepared by Mark D. Pressley, Ga. R.L.S. #2777, dated 11/26/2002, and revised 5/5/2003, which said plat of survey is incorporated herein and by reference thereto being more particularly described as follows:
Beginning at a point located on the Southern Right-of-Way line of Georgia State Route #18 (60 feet Right of Way), said point being North 86 Degrees 50 Minutes 58 Seconds East 307.38 feet as measured along said Right-of-Way line from its intersection with the Eastern Right-of-Way line of Pope Street (40 feet Right of Way); thence proceeding along the Southern Right-of-way line of Georgia State Route #18 North 86 Degrees 50 Minutes 58 Seconds East 105.83 feet to a point; thence leaving said Right-of-Way line South 01 Degree 47 Minutes 44 Seconds East 200.06 feet to a point; thence proceeding South 87 Degrees 14 Minutes 24 Seconds West 52.33 feet to a point; thence proceeding South 03 Degrees 00 Minutes 00 Seconds East 11.98 feet to a point; thence proceeding South 86 Degrees 50 minutes 58 Seconds East 53.75 Feet to a point; thence proceeding North 01 Degrees 47 Minutes 44 Seconds West 211.68 feet to a point located on the Southern Right-of-Way line of Georgia State Rout #18, said point being the Point of Beginning.
Which has the property address of 15542 Concord St, Zebulon, Georgia., together with all fixtures and other personal property conveyed by said deed.
The sale will be held subject to any unpaid taxes, assessments, rights-of-way, easements, protective covenants or restrictions, liens, and other superior matters of record which may affect said property.
The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the security deed.
Notice has been given of intention to collect attorneys’ fees in accordance with the terms of the note secured by said deed.
Said property will be sold as the property of Jeffrey M. Swaney and the proceeds of said sale will be applied to the payment of said indebtedness, the expense of said sale, all as provided in said deed, and the undersigned will execute a deed to the purchaser as provided in the aforementioned Security Deed.
Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas As Trustee Series 2005-QS9
Attorney in Fact for
Jeffrey M. Swaney
Anthony DeMarlo, Attorney/canderson
McCurdy & Candler, L.L.C.
(404) 373-1612
www.mccurdycandler.com
File No. 09-22379 /CONV
This law firm is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
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Legal 533
Georgia
Spalding County
Because of the default in the payment of the indebtedness secured by a deed to secure debt executed by Robert M. Crawford to First National Bank of Griffin, dated June 27, 2007, recorded July 18, 2007 in Deed Book 713, Page 118, Pike County Superior Court records and pursuant to the powers contained in said deed to secure debt, the undersigned will sell at public outcry for cash between the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in January, 2010, before the courthouse door in Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia, the following described real property:
Parcel I: All that lot, tract or parcel of land situate, lying and being in Land Lot 141 of the 9th Land District, City of Concord, Pike County, Georgia containing 21.904 acres and may be more particularly described as follows:
To find the true point of beginning commence at the intersection of the east right-of-way of Hollonville Road with the northeast right-of-way of Roseview Drive thence running in a southeasterly direction 383.4’ to a 1” pipe and true point of beginning; thence North 24° 41’ 11” East a distance of 200.00’ to a 1” pipe; thence North 65° 45’ 35” West a distance of 109.00’ to a 1” pipe; thence North 24° 41’ 11” East a distance of 17.61’ to a 1” pipe; thence North 58° 02’ 28” West a distance of 364.26’ to a point located on the City Limits Line; thence along said City Limits Line North 63° 06’ 15” East a chord distance of 345.61’ (rad 2640.00’, arc 1360.62’) to a 1” pipe; thence South 10° 44’ 56” East a distance of 1156.25’ to a 1” pipe; thence South 09° 19’ 30” East a distance of 235.43’ to a 1” pipe; thence North 63° 47’ 25” West a distance of 302.73’ to a 1” pipe; thence North 09° 29’ 02” East a distance of 8.03’ to a 1” pipe; thence North 63° 44’ 46” West a distance of 139.21’ to a 1” pipe; thence South 21° 02’ 58” West a distance of 198.42’ to a point located on the northeast right-of-way of said Roseview Drive; thence North 63° 33’ 30” West a distance of 109.87’ to a point; thence continuing along said right-of-way North 65° 45’ 33” West a distance of 215.56’ to a ?” rebar; thence North 22° 16’ 37” East a distance of 600.00’ to a ?” rebar; thence North 65° 45’ 33” West a distance of 327.00’ to a ?” rebar; thence South 22° 16’ 37” West a distance of 600.00’ to a ?” rebar located on said right-of-way of Roseview Drive; thence North 65° 45’ 33” West along said right-of-way of Roseview Drive a distance of 84.24” to a 1” pipe and the true point of beginning.
Parcel II: All those tracts or parcels of land, located in Land Lots 141 and 148 of the 9th Land District, Pike County, Georgia, said tracts being described as Lot (1) containing 2.3 acres, Lot (2) containing 2.0 acres, Lot (3) containing 2.0 acres, Lot (5) containing 3.5 acres, Lot (6) containing 2.0 acres, Lot (7) containing 2.8 acres, Lot (8) containing 2.33 acres, Lot (9) containing 2.47 acres, Lot (10) containing 5.2 acres, Lot (11) containing 4.0 acres, and all acreage included in the proposed road way as depicted and shown on said plat and being more particularly shown and described on that particular plat of survey entitled “Preliminary Subdivision for Harold Ford Enterprises, Inc.”, prepared by Kenneth E. Presley of Presley Farr & Associates, Georgia Registered Land Surveyor, No. 1327, dated March 22, 1994, and being recorded in Plat Book 12, Page 240, Pike County Superior Court Records, and which said plat together with the metes, bounds, courses, and distances as shown thereon, is by this reference incorporated herein and made a part hereof.
To the best of knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is Robert M. Crawford or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 52.20 Acres, Roseview Drive, Pike County, Georgia.
Said property will be sold as the property of Robert M. Crawford, and the terms of said sale shall be cash. The proceeds of said sale will be used for the purpose of paying the indebtedness due First National Bank of Griffin, including principal and interest, and will be sold subject to all unpaid taxes that may be a lien on said property.
This 9th day of November, 2009.
/S/First National Bank of Griffin
Attorney-in-Fact for Robert M. Crawford
Newton & Howell, P.C.
127 2 East Solomon Street
P.O. Box 551
Griffin, GA 30224
(770) 227-0110
This law firm is acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
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Legal 534
Notice of Sale Under Power
Georgia, Pike County
This law firm is acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by David B. Holmes to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., dated June 26, 2006, recorded in Deed Book 654, Page 72, Pike County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP by assignment to be recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Pike County, Georgia Records,conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of one hundred six thousand nine hundred and 0/100 dollars ($106,900.00), with interest thereon as set forth therein, there will be sold at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the courthouse door of Pike County, Georgia within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in January, 2010, the following described property:
EXHIBIT “A” All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 227 of the 8th District of Pike County, Georgia, and being Lot 6, Wrightsburg, as per Plat recorded in Plat Book 22, Pages 93-96, in the Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Pike County, Georgia, said Plat being made a part hereof by reference. MR/sk5 1/5/10 Our file no. 5539709 - FT10
The debt secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Security Deed. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in Security Deed and by law, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given).
Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above. The entity that has full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the mortgage with the debtor is: Bank of America, 2270 Lakeside Blvd, Richardson, TX 75082, 1-888-219-7773. Please understand that the secured creditor is not required by law to negotiate, amend, or modify the terms of the mortgage instrument.
To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is David B. Holmes or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 293 Wrightsburg Way, Zebulon, Georgia 30295.
The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the security deed.
BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP as Attorney in Fact for David B. Holmes
McCalla Raymer, LLC
1544 Old Alabama Road
Roswell, Georgia 30076
www.foreclosurehotline.net
MR/sk5 1/5/10 Our file no. 5539709-FT10
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Legal 535
Notice of Sale Under Power
Georgia, Pike County
This law firm is acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by David L Long to United Bank, dated September 19, 2007, recorded in Deed Book 725, Page 35, Pike County, Georgia Records,conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of one hundred five thousand five hundred sixty and 0/100 dollars ($105,560.00), with interest thereon as set forth therein, there will be sold at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the courthouse door of Pike County, Georgia within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in January, 2010, the following described property:
EXHIBIT “A” All that lot, tract or parcel of land containing 5.00 acres, more or less, lying and being in Land Lot 112 of the 9th Land District of Pike County, Georgia, and being more particularly shown and designated as Tract 13 - 5.00 +/- acres according to a plat of survey entitled ‘’Remainder of Tract 13 Walters Subdivision’’, dated July 11, 1996, prepared by C. R. Perdue, Georgia Registered Professional Land Surveyor No. 2559, of Terra Services, Inc., a copy of which said plat is recorded in Plat Book 13, Page 399, Pike County, Georgia records, and which said plat together with the metes, bounds, courses and distances as shown thereon is incorporated herein and made a part of this description by reference. Located on the above described property is a 1997 Chandeleur Mobile Home, with Manufacturers ID no’s. CH2AL04130A and CH2AL04130B with current titles numbers of 32682324 and 32682325. The mobile home is permanent property. MR/tmc 1/5/10 Our file no. 53206709 - FT17
The debt secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Security Deed. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in Security Deed and by law, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given).
Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above. The entity that has full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the mortgage with the debtor is: State Home Mortgage Corporation, P.O. Box 133079, Atlanta, GA 30333, 404-679-4908/-3133. Please understand that the secured creditor is not required by law to negotiate, amend, or modify the terms of the mortgage instrument.
To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is David L Long or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 144 Wright Road, Williamson, Georgia 30292.
The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the security deed.
Georgia Housing and Finance Authority as Attorney in Fact for David L Long
McCalla Raymer, LLC
1544 Old Alabama Road
Roswell, Georgia 30076
www.foreclosurehotline.net
MR/tmc 1/5/10 Our file no. 53206709-FT17
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Legal 536
Notice of Sale Under Power
Georgia, Pike County
This law firm is acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by Paul Smith to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., dated July 24, 2007, recorded in Deed Book 715, Page 181, Pike County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to BAC Home Loans Servicing, Lp Fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing Lp by assignment to be recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Pike County, Georgia Records,conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of eighty-eight thousand three hundred five and 0/100 dollars ($88,305.00), with interest thereon as set forth therein, there will be sold at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the courthouse door of Pike County, Georgia within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in January, 2010, the following described property:
Exhibit “A” All that tract or parcel of land lying and being situate in Land Lot 206, of the 9th District, Pike County, Georgia, containing 5.60 acres, more or less, as shown on plat of survey entitled “A Survey for George Parker”, dated August 15, 1977, and revised June 8, 1978, prepared by Kendrick-Mercer Associates, Inc., Georgia Registered Land Surveyors, recorded in Plat Book 5, Page 184, Pike county, Georgia records, which plat is incorporated herein by reference for a more complete description. Also attached is a 2007 Fleetwood Willacooch Spring Hill Mobile Home, Serial #GAFL734AB80570SM11, Model # 187580, which, by intentions of the parties, shall constitute a part of the realty and shall pass with it. MR/ske 1/5/10 Our file no. 53291609 - FT11
The debt secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Security Deed. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in Security Deed and by law, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given).
Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above. The entity that has full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the mortgage with the debtor is: Bank of America, 177 Countrywide Way, Mail Stop: CAO-911-01-05, Lancaster, CA 93536, (661) 951-5722. Please understand that the secured creditor is not required by law to negotiate, amend, or modify the terms of the mortgage instrument.
To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is Paul Smith or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 82 New Hebron Church Road, Concord, Georgia 30206.
The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the security deed.
BAC Home Loans Servicing, Lp
Fka Countrywide Home
Loans Servicing Lp
as Attorney in Fact for
Paul Smith
McCalla Raymer, LLC
1544 Old Alabama Road
Roswell, Georgia 30076
www.foreclosurehotline.net
MR/ske 1/5/10 Our file no. 53291609-FT11
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Legal 537
Notice of Sale Under Power
Georgia, Pike County
This law firm is acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by Timothy K Feltman to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., dated August 29, 2007, recorded in Deed Book 721, Page 141, Pike County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to BAC Home Loans Servicing, Lp Fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing Lp by assignment to be recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Pike County, Georgia Records,conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of one hundred sixteen thousand six hundred three and 0/100 dollars ($116,603.00), with interest thereon as set forth therein, there will be sold at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the courthouse door of Pike County, Georgia within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in January, 2010, the following described property:
EXHIBIT “A” All that tract or parcel of land, lying and being in Land Lot 137 of the 8th Land District of Pike County, Georgia, containing 2.00 acres and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at an iron pin lying on the northerly right of way of Girl Scout Camp Road said iron pin lying at the intersection of said right of way with the west line of said Land Lot 137; thence north 01 degrees 47 minutes 42 seconds east 166.1 feet to an iron pin; thence north 02 degrees 21 minutes 38 seconds east 23.19 feet to iron pin; thence south 88 degrees 10 minutes 28 seconds east 427 feet to an iron pin; thence south 49 degrees 01 minutes 47 seconds west 272.67 feet to an iron pin; thence south 16 degrees 16 minutes 16 seconds west 154.00 feet to an iron pin on the northerly side of said right of way; thence north 74 degrees 43 minutes 43 seconds west along said right of way 193.89 feet to the point of beginning. MR/ske 1/5/10 Our file no. 53400409 - FT11
The debt secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Security Deed. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in Security Deed and by law, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given).
Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above. The entity that has full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the mortgage with the debtor is: Bank of America, 177 Countrywide Way, Mail Stop: CAO-911-01-05, Lancaster, CA 93536, (661) 951-5722. Please understand that the secured creditor is not required by law to negotiate, amend, or modify the terms of the mortgage instrument.
To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is Timothy K Feltman or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 371 Pine Valley Road, Meansville, Georgia 30256.
The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the security deed.
BAC Home Loans Servicing, Lp
Fka Countrywide Home
Loans Servicing Lp
as Attorney in Fact for
Timothy K Feltman
McCalla Raymer, LLC
1544 Old Alabama Road
Roswell, Georgia 30076
www.foreclosurehotline.net
MR/ske 1/5/10 Our file no. 53400409-FT11
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Legal 538
Notice of Sale Under Power
State of Georgia,
County of Pike
Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Deed to Secure Debt given by Monteen F. Amerson to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”) as nominee for Axiom Financial Services , dated 03/15/2004, and Recorded on 03/28/2004 as Book No. 512 and Page No. 038, Pike County, Georgia records, as last assigned to U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee for mastr asset backed securities trust 2004-he1, mortgage pass-through certificates, series 2004-HE1, by assignment, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note of even date in the original principal amount of $60,000.00, with interest at the rate specified therein, there will be sold by the undersigned at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash at the Pike County Courthouse within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in January, 2010, the following described property: All that lot, tract or parcel of land situate, lying and being in land lot 131 of the first land district of Pike County, Georgia, and being more particularly shown and designated as tract 6, on a plat of survey entitled “Subdivision of property for Tommy Johnson”, prepared by Kenneth E. Preseley Associates, Inc., registered land surveyor, dated September 6, 1977, a copy of which said plat is recorded in plat book 8, page 27, of the superior court records of Pike County, Georgia, and which said plat, together with the metes, bounds, courses and distances shown thereon with respect to said propety is incorporated herein and made a part hereof as fully as if set out herein.
Being the same property conveyed to B. C. Amerson (deceased) an Monteen F. Amerson by deed from Richard F. Griswell, recorded 09/25/1987 in deed book 107, page 323.
Less and except all that portion of land conveyed to William C. Amerson and Donna H. Amerson by deed from B. C. Amerson and Monteen Amerson, recorded 02/29/1988 in deed book 109 page 655, described as follows:
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in land lot 131 of the 1st land district of Pike County, Georgia, containing 2.00 acres and being more particularly described as follows:
Begin at the northeast corner of land lot 131 of the 1st land district in Pike County, Georgia, thence travel west along the northern boundary of land lot 131 a distance of 675. 85 feet to an iron pin. Thenced travel south 30 degrees 56 minutes 32 seconds west a distance of 464.10 feet to an iron pin. said iron pin is the starting point for the tract herein conveyed. thence north 61 degrees 37 minutes 47 seconds west a distance of 140.68 feet to an iron pin set. Thence travel south 30 degrees 56 minutes 62 seconds west a distance of 619.90 feet to an iron pin. Said iron pin located on the north right of way of Jonathan’s Roost Road. Thence travel in a southeasterly direction along the north right of way of Jonathan’s Roost Road. Thence travel north 30 degrees 56 minutes 32 east a distance of 619.90 feet to the point of beginning.
The debt secured by said Deed to Secure Debt has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Deed to Secure Debt. Because the debt remains in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in the Deed to Secure Debt and by law, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given). The entity that has full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the mortgage with the debtor is: Chase Home Finance, LLC, 3415 Vision Drive, Foreclosure, Columbus, OH 43219, 800-548-7912. Please understand that the secured creditor is not required to negotiate, amend, or modify the terms of the mortgage instrument. To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party/parties in possession of the subject property known as 1052 Jonathans Roost Road, Williamson, Georgia 30292 is/are: Monteen F. Amerson or tenant/tenants.
Said property will be sold subject to (a) any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), (b) any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, and (c) all matters of record superior to the Deed to Secure Debt first set out above, including, but not limited to, assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, easements, restrictions, covenants, etc.
The sale will be conducted subject to (1) confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code; and (2) final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the security deed. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 9-13-172.1, which allows for certain procedures regarding the rescission of judicial and nonjudicial sales in the State of Georgia, the Deed Under Power and other foreclosure documents may not be provided until final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan as provided in the preceding paragraph.
U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee for mastr asset backed securities trust 2004-he1, mortgage pass-through certificates, series 2004-he1 as attorney in fact for Monteen F. Amerson.
This law firm is acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
20090161900213 Barrett, Daffin & Frappier, L.L.P.
4004 Beltline, Building 2, Suite 100
Addison, Texas 75001-4417
Telephone: (972) 341-5398.
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Legal 539
Notice of Sale Under Power
Georgia, Pike County
This law firm is acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by Terry S. Light to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., dated December 2, 2005, recorded in Deed Book 618, Page 134, Pike County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to Georgia Housing and Finance Authority by assignment to be recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Pike County, Georgia Records,conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of one hundred thirty-two thousand six hundred sixty and 0/100 dollars ($132,660.00), with interest thereon as set forth therein, there will be sold at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the courthouse door of Pike County, Georgia within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in January, 2010, the following described property:
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lots 117 and 140 of the 9th Land District of Pike County, Georgia, and being more particularly shown and designated as Lot 14, Concord Estate, according to a plat of subdivision recorded in Plat Book 20, Pages 28-31, Pike County, Georgia records, which plat is incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof.
The debt secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Security Deed. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in Security Deed and by law, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given). State Home Mortgage Corporation can be contacted at 404-679-4908/-3133 or by writing to P.O. Box 133079, Atlanta, GA 30333, to discuss possible alternatives to foreclosure.
Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above.
To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is Terry S. Light or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 60 Concord Court, Concord, Georgia 30206.
The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the security deed.
Georgia Housing and Finance Authority
as Attorney in Fact for
Terry S. Light
Johnson & Freedman, LLC
1587 Northeast Expressway
Atlanta, Georgia 30329
770) 234-9181
www.jflegal.com
MSP/tah 1/5/10
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Hoppin' John
Here is a dish to go with the Traditional New Year's dinner.
Ingredients:
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 large ham hock
1 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
1 tbsp. chopped garlic
1 pound black-eyed peas, soaked overnight and rinsed
1 quart chicken stock
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon dry thyme leaves
Salt
black pepper
cayenne pepper
3 tbsp. finely chopped green onion
3 cups steamed white rice
Directions
Heat oil in a large soup pot, add the ham hock and sear on all sides for 4 minutes. Add the onion, celery, green pepper, and garlic, cook for 4 minutes. Add the black-eyed peas, stock, bay leaves, thyme, and seasonings. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 40 minutes, or until the peas are creamy and tender, stir occasionally. If the liquid evaporates, add more water or stock. Adjust seasonings, and garnish with green onions. Serve over rice. [Full story »]
Ingredients:
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 large ham hock
1 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
1 tbsp. chopped garlic
1 pound black-eyed peas, soaked overnight and rinsed
1 quart chicken stock
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon dry thyme leaves
Salt
black pepper
cayenne pepper
3 tbsp. finely chopped green onion
3 cups steamed white rice
Directions
Heat oil in a large soup pot, add the ham hock and sear on all sides for 4 minutes. Add the onion, celery, green pepper, and garlic, cook for 4 minutes. Add the black-eyed peas, stock, bay leaves, thyme, and seasonings. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 40 minutes, or until the peas are creamy and tender, stir occasionally. If the liquid evaporates, add more water or stock. Adjust seasonings, and garnish with green onions. Serve over rice. [Full story »]
Whitehurst
Carolyn Howard Whitehurst, 82, of Williamson died Saturday, Dec. 26, 2009. Services will be held Tuesday, Dec. 29, at 11 a.m. at The Church of Joy. Survivors include her husband, well-known former ASCS district conservationist Bryan Whitehurst.
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Chesnutt
James Victor "Vic" Chesnutt died Dec. 25, 2009. Services were held at Bridges Funeral Home in Athens Sunday, Dec. 27 from 3-6 p.m. Friends visited the family at Cine, 234 West Hancock Ave., Athens. A tribute will be held in the near future.
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First Our SUVs, Next Our Pets
There was a time not so long ago when radical environmentalists were satisfied merely with attempts at taking away our right to own an SUV. Regrettably, those simple days are behind us. Today, these same radicals have focused their attention on taking away something far more precious – our pets. Hard to believe, right? Well, believe it.
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Acclaimed musician Chesnutt to be buried here
Former Pike countian, acclaimed musician and Athens music scene veteran Vic Chesnutt, who died Christmas Day there, will be buried here at private services.
Chesnutt recorded and collaborated with groups such as REM and Widespread Panic. He recorded 15 albums of his own music. His obituary made the New York Times. [Full story »]
Chesnutt recorded and collaborated with groups such as REM and Widespread Panic. He recorded 15 albums of his own music. His obituary made the New York Times. [Full story »]
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