The Pike County Journal-Reporter

Legal 324
In the Superior Court of
Pike County
State of Georgia
Civil Action No. 2010cv-369
Shanqueta Mims, Plaintiff
Mario Mims, Defendant
To: Mario Mims
Notice of Publication
By order for service by publication dated the 27th day of July, 2010, you are hereby notified that on the 2nd day of July, 2010, Shanqueta Mims filed suit against you.
You are required to file with the clerk of the Superior court, and serve upon plaintiff, Shanqueta Mims, an answer in writing within thirty (30) days of the date of the order of publication.
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Legal 326
Office of the District Attorney
Griffin Judicial Circuit
Scott L. Ballard,
District Attorney
Notice of seizure to personal property valued at less than $25,000
One Browning .243 Caliber Rifle, Serial No.02830NZ227; One Marlin .22 Caliber Rifle, Serial No.10312900; One Hawkin .50 Caliber Weapon, Serial No. 461898; One Remington Model 572 .22 Caliber Rifle, Serial No.A1823092; One Remington Model 510 .22 Caliber Rifle, One Harrington and Richardson Model 088 410 Gauge Shotgun Serial No. AZ417217; Defendant, in rem
Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Sec. 16-13-49, any party claiming an interest in the above referenced property is hereby notified that on the 2nd day of July, 2010, said property was seized by the below referenced agency in Pike County, Georgia.
Conduct giving rise to seizure was as follows:
Violation of O.C.G.A. 16-13-30; Manufacturing Marijuana; Seizing Agency: Pike County Sheriff’s Department Location: 864 Vega Road, Meansville, Pike County Date: July 2, 2010
You are further notified that you may file a claim as required by O.C.G.A. 16-13-49(n) within thirty (30) days of second publication of this notice of seizure by sending a claim to the seizing law enforcement agency and to the district attorney by certified mail, return receipt requested.
This 29th day of July, 2010.
Scott Ballard
District Attorney
Benjamin D. Coker
Assistant District Attorney
Office of District Attorney
P. O. Box 871
Thomaston, GA 30286
706/647-4042
Lieutenant Terry
Batchelor, Seizing Agent
Pike County
Sheriff’s Department
89 Jackson Street
Zebulon, Pike County, GA
(770) 567-8431
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Legal 328
Notice
Georgia, Pike County
Probate Court
Joseph R. McGee has petitioned to be appointed Administrator of the estate of Betty Crosby McGee, 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 September 6, 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 331
Notice to Debtors and Creditors
Georgia, Pike County
All creditors of the estate of John Quinn Buffington, Sr., deceased, late of Pike County, Georgia, are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment to us.
This 5th day of August, 2010.
John Quinn Buffington, Jr., and Joanne Buffington Story, as Co-Executors of the Estate of John Quinn Buffington, Sr., deceased
Jack L. Park, Jr.
Attorney at Law
P.O. Box 909
Zebulon, Georgia 30295
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Legal 370
Application to Register a Business to be Conducted Under Trade Name, Partnership or Others
State of Georgia
County of Pike
The undersigned does hereby certify that Kaitlin Brown conducting a business as Anorel Arts in the City of Williamson, County of Pike, in the State of Georgia, under the name Anorel Arts and that the nature of the business is selling handmade jewelry, portraits, and art prints and that the names and addresses of the persons, firms or partnership owning and carrying on said trade or business is Kaitlin Brown, 452 Watering Hole Pass, Williamson, GA 30292.
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Legal 332
State of Georgia
County of Pike
By virtue of power of sale contained in a Deed to Secure Debt from Billy Grant Sellers, Jr. and Lydia Edmondson Sellers to East Molena Farms, Inc., dated February 1, 2004, recorded March 8, 2004, in Deed Book 509, Page 185, Pike County records, said Deed to Secure Debt being given to secure a note dated February 1, 2004, in the principal amount of $39,700.00, with interest thereon as provided in said note until paid; there will be sold by the undersigned at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the Courthouse door in Pike County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in September, 2010, the following described property:
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lots 156, 157, and/or 158, 9th District, Pike County, Georgia, being Lot No.16, containing 5.06 acres in East Molena Farms, as shown on a plat of survey prepared by Terra Services, Inc., by Steve J. Reeves, Registered Professional Land Surveyor No. 2765, dated December 1, 1999, recorded in Plat Book 17, Pages 44 - 50, Clerk’s Office, Pike Superior Court. Reference is hereby made to said plat of survey for a more complete description of the property. Being vacant land fronting on New Road, Molena, GA 30258 and having no current assigned street address.
The debt secured by said Deed to Secure Debt and note has been and is hereby declared due because of default under the terms of said note and Deed to Secure Debt. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, including attorney’s fees, if applicable.
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 of the initiation of proceedings to exercise the said power of sale and to collect attorney’s fees has been given in accordance with the terms of the note secured by said deed. Said property will be sold as the property of Billy Grant Sellers, Jr. and Lydia Edmondson Sellers, subject to outstanding ad valorem taxes and/or assessments and other restrictions, liens, protective covenants, rights of way, easements and other superior matters of record, if any, and the undersigned will execute a deed to the purchaser as provided in the aforementioned Security Deed.
East Molena Farms, Inc.
By: R. Neal Jackson, President
as attorney in fact for
Billy Grant Sellers, Jr. and
Lydia Edmondson Sellers
East Molena Farms, Inc.
316 North Broad Street
Monroe, GA 30655
(770) 267-7557
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Legal 334
Notice of Sale Under Power
Georgia, Pike County
By virtue of the power of sale contained in a Security Deed from Chris Russell-Howland to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., as nominee for Homeowners Mortgage Enterprises, Inc. dated October 21, 2008, recorded in Deed Book 769, Page 270-285, Pike County Records, and last assigned to Chase Home Finance LLC, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of one hundred thirty-nine thousand seven hundred ninety-five and 00/100 ($139,795.00), 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, during the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday, September 7, 2010 the following described property, to wit:
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 86 of the 9th District, Pike County, Georgia, being Lot 7, of Concord Oaks Subdivision, as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 25, page 84, Pike County, Georgia Records, which recorded plat is incorporated herein by reference and made a part of this description.
The Debt secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of nonpayment of the indebtedness when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Security Deed. The debt remaining in default, the sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of sale, as provided in the Security Deed and by law, including attorneyís fees, notice of intent to collect attorneyís fees having been given.
Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes, 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 Chris Russell-Howland and Amy Russell-Howland or, a tenant or tenants, and said property was or is commonly known as 1742 Fossett Road, Concord, GA 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.
Chase Home Finance LLC
As Attorney in Fact for
Chris Russell-Howland
Martin & Brunavs
2800 North Druid Hills Rd.
Building B, Suite 100
Atlanta, GA 30329
(404) 982-0088
M&B File No.: 09-8579
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 335
Georgia,
Spalding County
Because of the default in the payment of the indebtedness secured by a deed to secure debt executed by Kerry G. Kenney to Regions Bank, dated March 23, 2007, recorded March 30, 2007 in Deed Book 698, Page 84, Pike County Superior Court records, transferred and assigned to Kevin R. Lanier, said assignment executed July 9, 2010, recorded July 13, 2010 in Deed Book 832, Page 254, 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 September, 2010, before the courthouse door in Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia, the following described real property:
All that lot, tract, or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in Land Lot 238 of the 1st Land District of Pike County, Georgia, being more particularly shown and designated as Tract “A” containing 2.19 Acres as shown on a plat of survey entitled “Boundary Survey prepared for Colwell-Turner Profit Sharing Plan and Trust”, prepared by Terra Services, Inc., Registered Land Surveyors, dated July 9, 1999, recorded in Plat Book 16, Page 22, Pike County Superior Court records, which said plat is incorporated herein and made a part of this legal description.
Said tract, as shown on said plat, is bounded now or formerly as follows: on the North by Gaulding Road; on the Northeast and East by lands of Caldwell; and on the South and West by Tract “B”, as shown on said plat.
To the best of knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is Kerry G. Kenney or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 1537 Gaulding Road, Concord, Georgia.
Said property will be sold as the property of Kerry G. Kenney, 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 Kevin R. Lanier, including principal and interest, and will be sold subject to all unpaid taxes that may be a lien on said property.
This 19th day of July, 2010.
/S/Kevin R. Lanier
Attorney-in-Fact for Kerry G. Kenney
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 336
Notice of Sale Under Power
Georgia, Pike County
By virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Security Deed from Clyde T. Turner a/k/a Clyde T. Turner, II to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for Guaranty Residential Lending, Inc., dated October 23, 2002, recorded October 29, 2002, in Deed Book 410, Page 139, Pike County, Georgia Records, said Security Deed having been given to secure a Note of even date in the original principal amount of Eighty-Six Thousand Eight Hundred and 00/100 dollars ($86,800.00), with interest thereon as provided for therein, said Security Deed having been last sold, assigned and transferred to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP, 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 September, 2010, all property described in said Security Deed including but not limited to the following described property:
All that lot, tract or parcel of land situate, lying and being in land lot 215 of the ninth land district of Pike County, Georgia, and being shown and designated as lot 16, containing 2.231 acres on that plat of survey entitled, “Final plat of Flat Shoals Estates” dated April 18, 1988, prepared by John R. Christopher, RLS, a copy of which is recorded in plat book 8, page 205,206 & 207, Pike County records, which plat is incorporated herein by reference. Located on the above described property is a dwelling known and designated as 408 Flat Shoals Road, Concord, Georgia.
Said property is commonly known as 408 a/k/a 1506 Flat Shoals Road, Concord, GA 30206.
The indebtedness secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of default under the terms of said Security Deed and Note, including but not limited to the nonpayment of the indebtedness as and when due. The indebtedness remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same, all expenses of the sale, including attorneys` fees and all other payments provided for under the terms of the Security Deed and Note.
Said property will be sold subject to the following items which may affect the title to said property: all zoning ordinances; matters which would be disclosed by an accurate survey or by an inspection of the property; any outstanding taxes, including but not limited to ad valorem taxes, which constitute liens upon said property; special assessments; all outstanding bills for public utilities which constitute liens upon said property; any rights of redemption, if applicable, by the United States of America, pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 7425(d)(1); all restrictive covenants, easements, rights-of-way and any other matters of record superior to said Security Deed. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is Clyde T. Turner a/k/a Clyde T. Turner, II, Clyde T. Turner, or tenants(s).
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. The below law firm is acting as a debt collector. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP FKA Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP
as Attorney in Fact for
Clyde T. Turner A/K/A Clyde T. Turner, II
Lender Contact: BAC, Loss Mitigation Dept., 7105 Corporate Drive, PTX-A-274, 805-520-5019, Plano, TX 75024
Telephone number:
800-669-6087
Attorney Contact: Rubin Lublin Suarez Serrano, LLC, 3740 Davinci Court, Suite 100, Norcross, GA 30092
Telephone number: (888) 890-5309 Case No. BAC-09-04260-0003
www.rubinlublin.com/property-listings.php
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Legal 337
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 Gary Davis and Joni Davis to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. dated January 23, 2006, and recorded in Deed Book 627, Page 59, Pike County Records, said Security Deed having been last sold, assigned, transferred and conveyed to US Bank National Association as Trustee, by Assignment, securing a Note in the original principal amount of $248,000.00, 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, September 7, 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 certain piece or plat of land situated in the city of Griffin, county of Pike, in the state of Georgia, described as follows, to-wit:
All that tract or parcel of land containing 1.54 acres, more or less, lying and being in land lot 70 of the second district, Pike County, Georgia, being more particularly shown and designated as Lot 7 – 1.54 acres according to that certain plat of survey entitled “Final plat Wellington”, sheet 3 or 4, dates May 12, 2000, prepared by Steve J. Reeves, Georgia registered professional land surveyor #2765, a copy of which said plat is recorded in plat book 18, page 24, Pike County, Georgia records, in which plat reference is made for a more detailed description.
Said property is known as 72 Cambridge Drive North, Griffin, GA 30224, 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 Gary Davis and Joni Davis, the property, to the best information, knowledge and belief of the undersigned, being presently in the possession of Gary Davis and Joni Davis, 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.
US Bank National Association as Trustee as Attorney-in-Fact for Gary Davis and Joni Davis
File no. 10-001330
Shapiro & Swertfeger, LLP*
Attorneys and Counselors at Law
2872 Woodcock Blvd., Suite 100
Atlanta, GA 30341-3941
(770)220-2535/KMM
HYPERLINK
“http://www.swertfeger.net” 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 338
Notice of Sale Under Power
State of Georgia
County of Pike
Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a certain Deed to Secure Debt given by Thomas R. Burnsed, Grantor(s), in favor of The First National Bank of Barnesville, Zebulon Branch Grantee(s), dated December 7, 2006; recorded in Deed Book 681, page(s) 203-210, Pike County, Georgia Records; said Deed to Secure Debt containing a future advances clause, having been given to secure a Note dated December 30, 2009 in the original principal amount of $489,114.90, with interest from date at the rate stated in said Note on the unpaid balance until paid, there will be sold by the undersigned at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash during the legal hours of sale before the door of the Courthouse of Pike County, Georgia, on the first Tuesday in September, 2010, to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property:
All that certain tract or parcel of land consisting of one storehouse and lot located in the City of Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia and being more particularly described as follows:
Begin at a point near the Northeast corner of Lot “E” in said City of Zebulon, Georgia where the within conveyed storehouse building joins the store building, now or formerly, of Mrs. Laura Wells, and from said Point of Beginning, run thence West a distance along the South margin of the right of way of Georgia State Highway 18 a distance of 34 feet to the former drug store building, now or formerly, of M. M. Head; run thence South along the said drug store building property a distance of 106 feet to an alley known, now or formerly, as Dominick Alley; run thence East along the North margin of Dominick Alley a distance of 34 feet; run thence North a distance of 106 feet to the Point of Beginning. The said within conveyed lot or parcel is bounded, now or formerly, as follows: North by Main Street (Georgia State Highway 18); East by the building, now or formerly, of Mrs. Laura Wells; South by Dominick Alley; and West by the former drug store lot owned, now or formerly, by M. M. Head.
This conveyance expressly includes all the right, title and interest of James E. Pasley, Violet H. Pasley, Gerald M. Spinks and Carol P. Spinks in and to the party wall on the West side of the said property.
This is the identical real property described as in that certain Warranty Deed from Sam Karp to James E. Pasley and Violet H. Pasley, dated November 7, 1975, and recorded in Deed Book 61, Page 515, Pike County, Georgia Superior Court Records and also the same property described in that certain Warranty Deed from James E. Pasley and Violet H. Pasley to Gerald M. Spinks and Carol P. Spinks conveying a one half undivided interest in the subject property, said deed dated May 4, 1976, and recorded at Deed Book 63, page 53, aforesaid records.
The debt secured by said Deed to Secure Debt and Note has been and is hereby declared due and payable in full because of, among other possible events of default, non-payment of monthly installments on said loan, pursuant to the terms of said Deed to Secure Debt and Note. The Note contained a provision for payment of collection costs. Time was made the essence of the contract, and the note contained a provision for the payment of 15 percent of the principal and interest as attorney’s fees, if collected by law or through an attorney at law. Notice has been given of intention to enforce provisions for collection of collection costs, attorney’s fees and foreclosure in accordance with legal requirements and the terms of the Deed to Secure Debt and Note. The indebtedness remaining in default, the sale will be made for the purpose of applying proceeds thereof to the payment of the indebtedness secured by the Deed to Secure Debt, accrued interest and expenses of the sale and other sums secured by the Deed to Secure Debt including collection costs, attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given), and the remainder if any shall be applied as provided by law.
The said Deed to Secure Debt contains a power of sale, authorizing the Grantee, as attorney in fact for Grantor therein to sell the property conveyed thereby in order to satisfy said note, as well as subsequent advances, after advertising the same once a week for four weeks in the official gazette of said County, and in accordance with said power of sale.
Said property will be sold subject to, 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 to record superior to the Deed to Secure Debt first set out above.
The party that has full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the mortgage with the debtor is: The First National Bank of Barnesville Zebulon Branch, P.O. Box 869, 9009 Highway 19 North, Zebulon, GA 30295. Please understand that a secured creditor is not required by law to negotiate, amend, or modify the terms of the mortgage instrument.
To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is Thomas R. Burnsed, or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 16008 Barnesville Street, Zebulon, GA 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.
The First National Bank
of Barnesville, Zebulon Branch
as Attorney in Fact
for Thomas R. Burnsed
by their agent
The Law Firm of
Stephen D. Ott, P.C.
380 Stonewall Avenue W,
Fayetteville, GA 30214
770-692-2600
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 341
Notice of Foreclosure
State of Georgia
Pike County
Because of default in payment of a note secured by a Deed to Secure Debt with Future Advance Clause from Destiny Homes, Inc. to the First National Bank of Barnesville, dated March 15, 2007, recorded March 16, 2007, in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Pike County, Georgia, in Deed Book 695, Pages 150-157, Pike County Records, there will be sold under the terms of a power of sale contained in said security deed, before the Courthouse door in Pike County, Georgia, to the highest and best bidder for cash, between the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in September, 2010, the following described property:
All that tract or parcel of land containing 5.00 acres, more or less, lying and being in Land Lots 111 and 114 of the 9th Land District of Pike County, Georgia, and being more particularly shown and designated as Lot 1 5.00 AC. according to that certain plat of survey entitled “Revision to Walters Subdivision”, dated November 16, 1995, prepared by J.R. Wood, Georgia Registered Professional Land Surveyor #2048, a copy of which said plat is recorded in Plat Book 13, Page 391, Clerk’s Office, Superior Court, Pike County, Georgia, and which said plat, together with the metes, bounds, courses and distances as shown thereon with respect to the said 5.00 acres, is by this reference incorporated herein in aid of this description as fully as if copied at length herein
Said property will be sold subject to outstanding ad valorem taxes and/or assessments, if any, and all easements and restrictions of record, if any, having priority over the Deed to Secure Debt.
Said property being found in the possession of Destiny Homes, Inc. to the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned.
Proceeds will be first applied to the expense of such sale and payment of all indebtedness secured by said security deed, with the balance, if any, to be paid over to the person or persons entitled thereto.
The First National Bank of Barnesville, as attorney in fact for Destiny Homes, Inc.
By: /s/ L. Scott Mayfield
L. Scott Mayfield, Attorney for The First National Bank
of Barnesville
Smith, Welch & Brittain, LLP
404 Thomaston Street
Barnesville, GA 30204
(770) 358-3630
This law firm is attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
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Legal 342
Notice of Foreclosure
State of Georgia
Pike County
Because of default in payment of a note secured by a Deed to Secure Debt with Future Advance Clause from Jason D. Fletcher and Julie Fletcher to The First National Bank of Barnesville, dated November 2, 2005, recorded November 8, 2005, in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Pike County, Georgia, in Deed Book 613, Pages 43-50, Pike County Records, there will be sold under the terms of a power of sale contained in said security deed, before the Courthouse door in Pike County, Georgia, to the highest and best bidder for cash, between the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in September, 2010, the following described property:
All that tract or parcel of land containing 5.24 acres, more or less, lying and being in Land Lot 170 of the First Land District of Pike County, Georgia, and being more particularly shown and designated as Lot 1, 5.24 Acres, according to that certain plat of survey entitled “Survey for J. R. and Sheron H. Wood”, dated July 1, 1992, prepared by Larry C. Shimshick, GRLS No. 2343, a copy of which said plat is recorded in Plat Book 11, Page 360, Pike County, Georgia Superior Court records, and which said plat, together with the metes, bounds, courses and distances as shown thereon with respect to said Lot 1, containing 5.24 acres, is by this reference, incorporated herein in aid of this description as fully as if set out herein.
Located on the above-described property is a dwelling known and designated as 1350 Highway 362 West, Williamson, Georgia.
Said property will be sold subject to outstanding ad valorem taxes and/or assessments, if any, and all easements and restrictions of record, if any, having priority over the Deed to Secure Debt.
Said property being found in the possession of Jason D. Fletcher and Julie M. Fletcher to the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned.
Proceeds will be first applied to the expense of such sale and payment of all indebtedness secured by said security deed, with the balance, if any, to be paid over to the person or persons entitled thereto.
The First National Bank of Barnesville, as attorney in fact for Jason D. Fletcher and Julie Fletcher
By: /s/ L. Scott Mayfield
L. Scott Mayfield,
Attorney for
The First National Bank
of Barnesville
Smith, Welch & Brittain, LLP
404 Thomaston Street
Barnesville, GA 30204
(770) 358-3630
This law firm is attempting to collect a debt.
Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
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Legal 343
Notice of Sale Under Power
Georgia, Pike County
Because of default in the payment of the indebtedness, secured by a Security Deed executed by Fred L. Newsome and Patricia M. Newsome to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. dated March 13, 2006 in the amount of $232,000.00, and recorded in Deed Book 636, Page 130, Pike County, Georgia Records; as last transferred to OneWest Bank, FSB by assignment; the undersigned, OneWest Bank, FSB 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 September, 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 57 of the 2nd District, Pike County, Georgia, being Lot 6 of Hutchinson Farms Subdivision, Phase II, as per plat recorded in Plat Book 14, Page 178, Records of Pike County, Georgia, which plat is by reference incorporated herein and made a part hereof.
Which has the property address of 739 Wentworth Way, Griffin, 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 Fred L. Newsome and Patricia M. Newsome 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.
OneWest Bank, FSB
Attorney in Fact for
Fred L. Newsome
and Patricia M. Newsome
Anthony DeMarlo,
Attorney/lseymore
McCurdy & Candler, L.L.C.
(404) 373-1612
www.mccurdycandler.com
File No. 09-05197 /FNMA
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 344
Notice of Sale Under Power
Georgia, Pike County
Because of default in the payment of the indebtedness, secured by a Security Deed executed by Dwayne Awtry to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. dated September 28, 2007 in the amount of $183,500.00, and recorded in Deed Book 726, Page 296, Pike County, Georgia Records; as last transferred to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for GMAC Mortgage, LLC by assignment; the undersigned, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for GMAC Mortgage, LLC 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 September, 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 132 of the 8th Land District of Pike County, Georgia, being Lot 3, Williams Mill, Phase I, according to the plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 22, Page 24-25, in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court, Pike County, Georgia. The description of said lot as shown on said plat is incorporated herein by this reference and made a part hereof.
Which has the property address of 342 Williams Mill Road, 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 Dwayne Awtry 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. as nominee for GMAC Mortgage, LLC
Attorney in Fact for
Dwayne Awtry
Anthony DeMarlo, Attorney/jplanicka
McCurdy & Candler, L.L.C.
(404) 373-1612
www.mccurdycandler.com
File No. 10-05352 /FNMA
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 345
Notice of Sale Under Power
Georgia, Pike County
Because of default in the payment of the indebtedness, secured by a Security Deed executed by Bruce L. Bramlett and Jennifer Bramlett to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. dated April 20, 2006 in the amount of $133,650.00, and recorded in Deed Book 643, Page 216, 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 September, 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 133, 8th District, Pike County, Georgia being Tract 3 containing 3.01 Acres, as shown on that certain plat of survey recorded in Plat Book 23, Page 16, Pike County, Georgia Records, which plat is incorporated herein and made a part hereof by reference.
Which has the property address of 141 Parker Mill Road, 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 Bruce L. Bramlett and Jennifer Bramlett 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
Bruce L. Bramlett
and Jennifer Bramlett
Anthony DeMarlo,
Attorney/ajackson
McCurdy & Candler, L.L.C.
(404) 373-1612
www.mccurdycandler.com
File No. 10-13959 /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 346
Notice of Sale Under Power
Georgia, Pike County
Because of default in the payment of the indebtedness, secured by a Security Deed executed by Kristoffor Thor Brannon and William Dean Shupert to First Horizon Home Loan Corporation dated September 11, 2003 in the amount of $83,200.00, and recorded in Deed Book 482, Page 131, Pike County, Georgia Records; as last transferred to MetLife Home Loans, a division of MetLife Bank, N.A. by assignment; the undersigned, MetLife Home Loans, a division of MetLife Bank, N.A. 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 September, 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 situate, lying and being in Land Lot 236 of the Eighth Land District of Pike County, Georgia, shown and designated as “1.45 acres, on plat of survey entitled “Property Survey for Robert W. Daniel, “dated February 5, 1990, prepared by Conkle-Lane & Associates, a copy of which said plat is recorded in Plat Book 9, Page 129, in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Pike County, Georgia, and by reference said plat of survey, together with the metes, bounds, courses and distance as shown thereon is incorporated herein and made a part of this description.
Which has the property address of 948 Campbell 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 Kristoffor Thor Brannon and William Dean Shupert 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.
MetLife Home Loans, a division of MetLife Bank, N.A.
Attorney in Fact for
Kristoffor Thor Brannon
and William Dean Shupert
Anthony DeMarlo,
Attorney/awilby
McCurdy & Candler, L.L.C.
(404) 373-1612
www.mccurdycandler.com
File No. 10-13578 /FNMA
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 347
Notice of Sale Under Power
Georgia, Pike County
Because of default in the payment of the indebtedness, secured by a Security Deed executed by Willie J. Buchanan a/k/a Willie John Buchanan, Sr. to First Mortgage Company dated March 16, 2004 in the amount of $63,500.00, and recorded in Deed Book 513, Page 245, Pike County, Georgia Records; as last transferred to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association by assignment; the undersigned, JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association 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 September, 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 lot, tract or parcel of land situate, lying and being a part of the Northwest quarter of Land Lot Twenty-Eight (28) of the Ninth Land District of Original Monroe, now Pike County, Georgia, the same fronting East Five Hundred and Thirty (530) Feet on public road leading from Lifsey Springs South to junction with King`s Road, and containing five (5) acres more or less, and being more particularly described by reference to a plat of survey of said lot or parcel by N.S. Westbrook, Registered C.E., and Surveyor, of Griffin, Georgia, said plat dated September 16, 1958, and recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 191, of the Superior Court records of Pike County, Georgia the same being incorporated into and made a part of this deed description by reference thereto, as follows, to wit;
Starting at a point on the Lifsey Springs Road opposite an iron stake marking the Southeast corner of said Lot, said stake being Northerly 621 Feet from the junction of Lifsey Springs Road and King`s Road, thence continuing the line with said Lifsey Springs Road North One (1) Degree West a distance of Five Hundred Thirty (530) Feet to the Northeast corner of said lot marked by an iron stake on the West Bank of said road; thence West Four Hundred Eleven (411) Feet to iron stake marking the Northwest corner; thence South One (1) Degrees East Five Hundred Thirty (530) Feet to iron stake marking the Southwest corner; thence East Four Hundred Eleven (411) Feet to Southwest corner on road, the Point of Beginning.
This lot or tract being bounded on the North, West and South by other property of Mrs. A.W. (Maggie) Buchanan and on the East by Lifsey Springs Road and lands of Jim King, all as shown by plat above referred to.
Which has the property address of 1432 Lifsey Springs Road, Molena, 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 Willie J. Buchanan and Georgia J. Buchanan 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.
JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association
Attorney in Fact for
Willie J. Buchanan
a/k/a Willie John Buchanan, Sr.
Anthony DeMarlo,
Attorney/kcarr
McCurdy & Candler, L.L.C.
(404) 373-1612
www.mccurdycandler.com
File No. 09-02401 /FNMA
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 348
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 Donald R. McDermitt to First Realty Mortgage Corporation dated April 27, 2001, and recorded in Deed Book 324, Page 307, Pike County Records, said Security Deed having been last sold, assigned, transferred and conveyed to Washington Mutual Home Loans Inc by Assignment, securing a Note in the original principal amount of $139,000.00, 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, September 7, 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 tract or parcel of land, with house and all other improvements located thereon, lying and being in Land Lot 27 of the 2nd District of Pike County, Georgia, being Lot 6 of Hunter Estates as shown on plat of Hunter Estates recorded in Plat Book 17, pages 97 - 99, Pike County Records. The description of said property as contained on said plat is hereby incorporated herein and made an essential part hereof by reference.
Said property is known as 1155 Melville Brown Road, Williamson, GA 30292, 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 Donald R. McDermitt, the property, to the best information, knowledge and belief of the undersigned, being presently in the possession of Donald R. McDermitt, 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.
JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association successor in interest from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, as Receiver for Washington Mutual Bank, formerly know as Washington Mutual Bank, FA, successor in interest to Washington Mutual Home Loans, Inc. as Attorney-in-Fact for Donald R. McDermitt
File no. 09-020507
Shapiro & Swertfeger, LLP*
Attorneys and Counselors at Law
2872 Woodcock Blvd., Suite 100
Atlanta, GA 30341-3941
(770)220-2535/CW
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 349
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 Steven E. Flowers and Susannah K. Flowers to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. dated August 19, 2003, and recorded in Deed Book 477, Page 01, Pike County Records, said Security Deed having been last sold, assigned, transferred and conveyed to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. by Assignment, securing a Note in the original principal amount of $144,000.00, 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, September 7, 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 tract or parcel of land lying and being in land lot 99 & 100 of the 9th district, Pike County, Georgia, containing 10.04 acres and being more specifically shown and designated as tract 4, on that certain plat of survey entitled “Survey for Deer Trail Farm”, prepared by Campbell, Steele & Associates on May 16, 1997, a copy of said plat being recorded in plat book 12, page 120, records of Pike County, Georgia, which plat is by reference incorporated herein and made a part hereof.
Said property is known as 308 Deer Trail, Molena, GA 30258, 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 Steven E. Flowers and Susannah K. Flowers, the property, to the best information, knowledge and belief of the undersigned, being presently in the possession of Steven E. Flowers and Susannah K. Flowers, 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.
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Attorney-in-Fact for Steven E. Flowers and Susannah K. Flowers
File no. 10-005514
Shapiro & Swertfeger, LLP*
Attorneys and Counselors at Law
2872 Woodcock Blvd., Suite 100
Atlanta, GA 30341-3941
(770)220-2535/KMM
HYPERLINK
“http://www.swertfeger.net” 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 350
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 William E Peacock to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., dated April 30, 2004, recorded in Deed Book 526, Page 183, Pike County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to Wells Fargo Bank, NA 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 two hundred thirty-three thousand and 0/100 dollars ($233,000.00), 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 September, 2010, the following described property:
EXHIBIT “A”: All that tract or parcel of land lying and containing 10.38 acres more or less lying and being in Land Lot 197 of the 8th District of Pike County, Georgia, and being more particularly shown and designated at Lot 2 according to that certain plat of survey entitled “Final Plat - Tanyard Farms Subdivision”, dated July 18, 1995, prepared by J.R. Wood, Georgia Registered Professional Land Surveyor No. 2048 of The Woodland Company, a copy of which said plat is recorded in Plat book 13, Page 81, in the office of the clerk of superior court, Pike County, Georgia and which said plat together with the metes, bounds, courses, and distances as shown thereon is incorporated into this description by reference. MR/ras 9/7/10 Our file no. 52006110 - FT7
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: Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc., PO Box 10335, Des Moines, IA 50306, 1-800-416-1472. 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 William E Peacock or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 283 Tanyard Rd, 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.
Wells Fargo Bank, NA
as Attorney in Fact for
William E Peacock
McCalla Raymer, LLC
1544 Old Alabama Road
Roswell, Georgia 30076
www.foreclosurehotline.net
MR/ras 9/7/10
Our file no. 52006110-FT7
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