Entries from June 2011
Band works to raise money for NYC trip
Band members will work hard all summer not only practicing their music but raising money for a trip to New York City to perform in the Veterans Day parade and Twin Towers 10 year anniversary tribute.
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Sheriff Report
Between Monday, May 30, and Sunday, June 5, the sheriff’s office made the following arrests:
James Austin Adams, probation violation;
Sidney Moncrief Burden, violation of parole or probation;
Sullivan Earl Chainey IV; DUI, reckless driving and improper lane change;
Jermaine O’Neal Clark, driving while license suspended;
Sammy Glenn Davis; violation of parole or probation;
Stacey Michelle Hancock, aggravated assault;
Chester Daniel Jump, driving while license suspended;
Trenice Lamons Kirk, possession of methamphetamine;
Brandon Andrew Leavitt, obstruction, suspended registration, violation of limited permit and tail light violation;
Donald Michael Lyle, violation of parole or probation;
Tana Daie Lyle, simple battery;
Evan Michael Lyles, possession of less than an ounce of marijuana and possession of schedule IV narcotic;
Brandon Lee Nicholson, possession of less than an ounce of marijuana and three counts seat belt violation;
Jose Quintero, driving without a license. [Full story »]
James Austin Adams, probation violation;
Sidney Moncrief Burden, violation of parole or probation;
Sullivan Earl Chainey IV; DUI, reckless driving and improper lane change;
Jermaine O’Neal Clark, driving while license suspended;
Sammy Glenn Davis; violation of parole or probation;
Stacey Michelle Hancock, aggravated assault;
Chester Daniel Jump, driving while license suspended;
Trenice Lamons Kirk, possession of methamphetamine;
Brandon Andrew Leavitt, obstruction, suspended registration, violation of limited permit and tail light violation;
Donald Michael Lyle, violation of parole or probation;
Tana Daie Lyle, simple battery;
Evan Michael Lyles, possession of less than an ounce of marijuana and possession of schedule IV narcotic;
Brandon Lee Nicholson, possession of less than an ounce of marijuana and three counts seat belt violation;
Jose Quintero, driving without a license. [Full story »]
Public Notices

Legal 263
Georgia, Pike County
Notice to Debtors
and Creditors
All creditors of the estate of Deborah Lynn Sanders of Pike County, Georgia 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 the 21st day of April, 2011.
/s/Eugene W. Dabbs IV
County Administrator
P.O. Box 60
Griffin, Georgia 30224
770-229-1234
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Legal 283
State of Georgia
County of Pike
All creditors of the Estate of James Keith Cochran, deceased, of Pike County, Georgia, are hereby notified to render their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to the Estate are hereby required to make immediate payment to undersigned.
This 2nd day of June, 2011.
Marjorie Jane Phillips Cochran
1360 U.S. Hwy. 19
Meansville, GA 30256
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Legal 268
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 Donald Brown and Melissa Brown to Dean Gore, dated July 30, 1999, recorded August 4, 1999, in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Pike County, Georgia, in Deed Book 265, Pages 135-137, 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 July, 2011, the following described property:
All that lot, tract or parcel of land containing 2.000 acres, more or less, lying and being in Land Lot 25 of the Ninth Land District of Pike County, Georgia, and being more particularly shown and designated as TOTAL TRACT = 2.000 ACRES, on a plat of survey entitled “Survey for Dean D. Gore”, prepared by William Lee Whitley, Registered Land Surveyor No. 1516, dated March 15, 1999, a copy of which said plat is recorded in Plat Book 15, page 146, 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 property, is incorporated herein and made a part hereof as fully as if set out 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 Donald Brown and Melissa Brown, 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.
Dean Gore, as attorney in fact for Donald Brown and Melissa Brown
By: /s/L. Scott Mayfield L. Scott Mayfield,
Attorney for Dean Gore
Smith, Welch, Webb
& White, LLC
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 269
Notice of Sale of Realty
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the power of sale contained in the security deed, executed and delivered on April 9, 2010, by Terry L. Sweatmon, Jr. and Angela S. Sweatmon, as grantor, to First National Bank of Barnesville, as grantee, and recorded in Deed Book 824, at page 308, of the Superior Court records of Pike County, Georgia, which indebtedness was subsequently transferred to United Bank, granting the property hereinafter described as collateral for the payment of the indebtedness secured thereby, and by virtue of default in the payment of the indebtedness therein mentioned, which has made the aforesaid power of sale operative and effective, the undersigned, as attorney in fact for Terry L. Sweatmon, Jr. and Angela S. Sweatmon, will sell at public outcry before the courthouse door in Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia, on the first Tuesday in July, 2011, during the legal hours of sale to the highest and best bidder, for cash, the property described in said security deed, to-wit:
All that tract or parcel of land containing 2.56 acres, more or less, lying and being in Land Lots 274 & 275 of the Ninth Land District of Pike County, Georgia, and being more particularly shown and designated as Lot 11 — 2.56 ACRES according to that certain plat of survey entitled, “Survey for The Shoals”, dated January 21, 2005, prepared by Mark D. Pressley, Georgia Registered Professional Land Surveyor #2777, a copy of which said plat is recorded in Plat Book 24, Page 25, 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 2.56 acres, is by this reference incorporated herein in aid of this description as fully, as if copied at length herein.
And also: All that tract or parcel of land containing 2.37 acres, more or less, lying and being in Land Lots 274 & 275 of the Ninth Land District of Pike County, Georgia, and being more particularly shown and designated as Lot 12 — 2.37 ACRES according to that certain plat of survey entitled “Survey for The Shoals”, dated January 21, 2005, prepared by Mark D. Pressley, Georgia Registered Professional Land Surveyor #2777, a copy of which said plat is recorded in Plat Book 24, Page 25, 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 said 2.37 acres, is by this reference incorporated herein in aid of this description as fully as if copied at length herein.
The above-described property is conveyed subject to any covenants and restrictions of record affecting said property.
Notice, as required by law, has been given of intention to enforce the collection of attorneys fees as set out in the note evidencing the indebtedness secured by the aforesaid security deed and this sale will be made for the purpose of paying all indebtedness, secured by the aforesaid security deed, and all expenses of sale, including attorney fees.
This law firm is acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
This May 23, 2011.
United Bank
Beck, Owen & Murray
Attorneys, Griffin, Ga.
as Attorney-in-Fact for Terry L. Sweatmon, Jr.
and Angela S. Sweatmon
By: Kathy Pippin,
P. O. Box 757
Griffin, Ga. 30224
770/412-4941
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Legal 270
Notice of Sale Under Power
Georgia, Pike County
By virtue of the power of sale contained in a Security Deed from Brian Maurice Skelton and Sara Grace Skelton to United Bank dated October 24, 2008 recorded in Deed Book 769, Page 322 , 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 twenty-five thousand ninety-eight and 00/100 ($125,098.00), 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, July 5, 2011 the following described property, to wit:
All that tract or parcel of land containing 2.585 acres, more or less, lying and being in Land Lot 103 of the First Land District of Pike County, Georgia, and being more particularly shown and designated as TRACT “A” – 2.585 ACRES according to that certain plat of survey entitled “Property survey for Robert M. Skelton and Jerrell L. Skelton”, dated August 23, 1973, prepared by Kenneth Edward Presley, Georgia Registered Professional Land Surveyor #1327, a copy of which said plat is recorded in Plat Book 7, Page 94, 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 2.585 acres, is by this reference incorporated herein in aid of this description as fully as if copied at length herein.
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 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, 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 Brian Maurice Skelton and Sara Grace Skelton or, a tenant or tenants, and said property was or is commonly known as 3808 Bethany Church Rd, Williamson, GA 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.
Chase Home Finance LLC
As Attorney in Fact for
Brian Maurice Skelton
and Sara Grace Skelton
Martin & Brunavs
2800 North Druid Hills Rd.
Building B, Suite 100
Atlanta, GA 30329
(404) 982-0088
M&B File No.: 10-10485
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 271
Notice of Sale Under Power
Georgia, Pike County
By virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Security Deed from Raymond Prevatt and Vanessa Prevatt to JRMK Co., Inc. D/B/A Alternative Financial, dated September 30, 1998, recorded October 8, 1998, in Deed Book 238, Page 16, Pike County, Georgia Records, said Security Deed having been given to secure a Note of even date in the original principal amount of Ninety-Six Thousand and 00/100 dollars ($96,000.00), with interest thereon as provided for therein, said Security Deed having been last sold, assigned and transferred to The Bank Of New York Mellon f/k/a The Bank Of New York As Successor Trustee To JP Morgan Chase Bank, National Association, Formerly Known As The Chase Manhattan Bank, As Original Trustee For The GSRPM Mortgage Loan Trust 2003-1, 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 July, 2011, all property described in said Security Deed including but not limited to the following described property:
All that lot, tract or parcel of land lying and being in land lot 202 of the ninth land district of Pike County, Georgia, and being more particularly described as lot 8, as per plat of survey recorded in plat book 13, page 336, Pike County records, which plat, together with the metes and bounds, courses and distances shown thereof, is incorporated herein by reference.
Said property is commonly known as 146 W Curtis 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 Raymond Prevatt and Vanessa Prevatt, Raymond Prevatt and Vanessa Prevatt, 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 may be held to be acting as a debt collector, under federal law. If so, any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
The Bank of New York Mellon f/k/a The Bank of New York as successor trustee to JP Morgan Chase Bank, National Association, formerly known as the Chase Manhattan Bank, as original trustee for the GSRPM Mortgage Loan Trust 2003-1
as Attorney in Fact for
Raymond Prevatt
and Vanessa Prevatt
Lender Contact: BAC, Loss Mitigation Dept., P.O. Box 940070, Simi Valley, CA 93094-0070
Telephone Number:
800-720-3758
Attorney Contact: Rubin Lublin Suarez Serrano, LLC, 3740 Davinci Court, Suite 400, Norcross, GA 30092
Telephone Number: (877) 813-0992 Case No. BAC-10-07960-2
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Legal 272
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 Christie M. Polk and Tracey T. Polk to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. dated March 20, 2003, and recorded in Deed Book 439, Page 285, Pike County Records, said Security Deed having been last sold, assigned, transferred and conveyed to Wells Fargo Bank, NA, by Assignment , securing a Note in the original principal amount of $125,000.00, 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, July 5, 2011, 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 of that lot, tract or parcel of land situate, lying and being in Land Lot 70 of the Second Land District of Pike County, Georgia, and being more particularly shown and designated as Lot 16, Sunny Acres Subdivision, on a plat of survey entitled “Plat of Sunny Acres Subdivision”, prepared by Robert S. Mitchell, Registered Land Surveyor, a copy of which said plat is recorded in Plat Book 5, Page 317, 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 property, is incorporated herein and made a part hereof as fully as if set out herein.
Said property is known as 233 Skyview Drive, 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 Christie M. Polk and Tracey T. Polk, the property, to the best information, knowledge and belief of the undersigned, being presently in the possession of Christie M. Polk and Tracey T. Polk, 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, NA
as Attorney-in-Fact for
Christie M. Polk
and Tracey T. Polk
File no. 10-003506
Shapiro & Swertfeger, LLP*
Attorneys and
Counselors at Law
2872 Woodcock Blvd., Suite 100
Atlanta, GA 30341-3941
(770)220-2535/DW
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 273
Notice of Sale Under Power
Georgia, Pike County
Because of default in the payment of the indebtedness, secured by a Security Deed executed by Sharon E. Roebuck and William T. Roebuck to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. dated November 23, 2005 in the amount of $160,000.00, and recorded in Deed Book 617, Page 114, 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 July, 2011 , 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 61 of the 2nd Land District of Pike County, Georgia, being Lot 1A in Block A of the Patton Place Subdivision, containing .305 acres and lying on the Western Side of Patton Road, and being further described with reference to a certain plat of survey entitled Survey for W. Neal Bolton prepared by Robert S. Mitchell, GA RLS Number 1580, April 10, 1990 and recorded in Plat Book 9, Page 149, in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court, Pike County, Georgia. Said plat together with the metes, bounds, courses and distances shown thereon, is hereby incorporated and made a part of this description as if set out fully herein. This is a portion of Tract A (39.14 acres) as described in a certain Warranty Deed dated July 28, 1985 to W. Neal Bolton and Lottice C. Howell from First Union Bank of Georgia, as trustee, et al., as recorded in Deed Book 112, Pages 578-580, Pike County, records.
AND ALSO: All of that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 30 of the 2nd District of Pike county, Georgia, being 3.00 acres as described in Plat Book 8, Page 98, in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Pike County, Georgia; the description of said lot as shown on said plat is hereby incorporated herein and made a part hereof.
Which has the property address of 851 Patton Rd, 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 Sharon E. Roebuck and William T. Roebuck 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
Sharon E. Roebuck
and William T. Roebuck
McCurdy & Candler, L.L.C.
(404) 373-1612
www.mccurdycandler.com
File No. 11-03934 /FHLMC/kcarr
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 274
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 John Allen Meyers to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., dated May 21, 2004, recorded in Deed Book 524, Page 339, Pike County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to Wells Fargo Bank, NA by assignment recorded in deed book 860, page 1, Pike County, Georgia Records,conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of one hundred thirty-four thousand two hundred eighty-two and 0/100 dollars ($134,282.00), 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 July, 2011, the following described property:
EXHIBIT “A” All that tract or parcel of land situate, lying and being in Land Lot 199 of the First Land District of Pike County, Georgia, containing 2.03 acres, more or less, as shown on a plat of survey entitled “Survey for Karen W. Jackson”, prepared by S. J. Reeves & Associates, Inc., Registered Land purveyors, dated June 25, 2003 and recorded in Plat Book 21, Page 92, 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 no or formerly as follows: on the North by lands of Biles; on the East and West by lands of Jackson; and on the South by Crawley Road. Located on the above described property is a dwelling known as 145 Crawley Road, Williamson, Georgia. MR/ixb 7/5/11 Our file no. 53599309 - FT5
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 John Allen Meyers or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 145 Crawley 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.
Wells Fargo Bank, NA
as Attorney in Fact for
John Allen Meyers
McCalla Raymer, LLC
1544 Old Alabama Road
Roswell, Georgia 30076
www.foreclosurehotline.net
MR/ixb 7/5/11
Our file no. 53599309-FT5
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Legal 275
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 Kevin R Hurt and Charity A Hurt to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., dated October 10, 2006, recorded in Deed Book 673, Page 173, Pike County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP by assignment recorded in Deed Book 858, Page 61, Pike County, Georgia Records,conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of one hundred eleven thousand and 0/100 dollars ($111,000.00), 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 July, 2011, the following described property:
EXHIBIT “A” All that tract or parcel of land situate, lying and being in the City of Zebulon and in Land Lot 254 of the Eighth Land District of Pike County, Georgia, containing 1.0 acre and designated as Lot 5 of Phillip Rawkins Subdivision, on plat of survey entitled “Property Survey for Jimmy H. Dean”, dated March 26, 1998, prepared by G. Tim Conkle, Registered Land Surveyor, a copy of which said plat of survey is recorded in Plat Book 14, Page 294, 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 distances as shown thereon, is incorporated herein and made a part of this description. Located on the above described property is a dwelling designated as 107 Pope Street, Zebulon, Georgia. MR/lw9 7/5/11 Our file no. 5487611 - 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 Kevin R Hurt and Charity A Hurt or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 107 Pope Street, 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 Kevin R Hurt and Charity A Hurt
McCalla Raymer, LLC
1544 Old Alabama Road
Roswell, Georgia 30076
www.foreclosurehotline.net
MR/lw9 7/5/11
Our file no. 5487611-FT10
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DOT releases list of local road projects
The Georgia Department of Transportation recently released a list of projects for Pike and surrounding counties. Project cost estimates and Transportation SPLOST revenue estimates will be available later in June.
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Pilots give Young Eagle rides Saturday
The Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 468 has two unique plane projects that have recently been completed. Provisional Airworthiness Certificates have been issued and the planes were fired up for their first flights.
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'No Father's Day' events all June
HELP Spay/Neuter Clinic is offering free rabies vaccinations during June for all male dogs and cats as part of its “No Father’s Day” event.
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Pike hosts Movies in the Park
Pike County parks and recreation will be busy this summer with the usual sporting teams and events but the recreation fields will also host monthly Movies In The Park.
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No leads in Chambley murder
One year ago, Christopher Chambley, 29, was shot to death on Reid Road near the Lamar County line on June 4. The Redbone district resident and father of an infant daughter died from multiple gunshot wounds to the head, according to an autopsy performed at the state crime lab.
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Champions win season
Recreation league baseball players battled for the title in their age groups recently. The 5-6 Tigers, 7-8 Cardinals, 9-10 Diamond Backs, 11-12 Blue Jays and 13-14 Cardinals were named champions.
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Michael L. Betts
Michael L. Betts, 62, of Villa Rica died June 3, 2011. Services will be held Saturday, June 11, at 2 p.m. in Rosehaven chapel.
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Hwy. 18 reopens after burned tractor trailer removed
A tractor trailer hauling lime caught fire Tuesday around noon on Highway 18 West near Bottoms Road. The highway was closed to traffic as firefighters doused the flames through the toxic smoke. DOT workers were called in to remove the lime and repair fire damage on the highway before the road was reopened just after 4 p.m.
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Bill would authorize investigate of bank failures
Georgia leads the nation in bank failures since 2008 with 63 total since 2008 and 13 already occurring this year. The House of Representatives wants to know more about the FDIC’s role in bank failures.
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Stolen tailgates recovered
Officers from Pike County Sheriff's Office, Spalding County Sheriff’s Department, Griffin Police Department, Fayette County Sheriff’s Department and the Henry County Police Department have been plagued with numerous reports coming in about tail gates from pick up trucks being stolen according to Sheriff Dee Stewart.
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Poll results: Teresa Burousas
Here are the results of our previous poll which asked, "Do you feel alleged murderer Teresa Burousas has received preferential treatment?
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Public Notices

Legal 263
Georgia, Pike County
Notice to Debtors
and Creditors
All creditors of the estate of Deborah Lynn Sanders of Pike County, Georgia 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 the 21st day of April, 2011.
/s/Eugene W. Dabbs IV
County Administrator
P.O. Box 60
Griffin, Georgia 30224
770-229-1234
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State of Georgia
County of Pike
Notice of Sale Under Power
In Deed To Secure Debt
Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in that certain Deed to Secure Debt from Michael C. Thomas and Tiffany Thomas to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. in the original principal amount of $130,000.00 dated 09/25/2006, and recorded in Deed Book 670, page 283, Pike County records, said Security Deed being last transferred and assigned to CitiMortgage, Inc. in Deed Book 857, Page 1, the undersigned will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the Courthouse door in said County, during the legal hours of sale, on the first Tuesday of June, 2011 by CitiMortgage, Inc., as Attorney-in-Fact for Michael C. Thomas and Tiffany Thomas the following described property:
All that tract, or parcel of land situate, lying and being in Land Lot 234 and 235 of the 8 Land District of Pike County, Georgia, being Lot 17, 3.02 Acres, as per plat recorded in Plat Book 22, page 138, Pike County, Georgia records, which recorded plat is incorporated herein and made a part hereof by reference for a more particular and complete description.
Property known as: 606 Campbell Road, Meansville, GA 30256
The indebtedness secured by said Deed to Secure Debt having been declared due and payable because of default in the payment of the indebtedness secured thereby, this sale will be made for the purposes of paying the same and all expenses of sale, including attorney’s fees, (notice having been given as provided by law).
The property will be sold as the property of The Aforesaid Grantors subject to the following:
(1) all prior restrictive covenants, easements, rights-of-way or encumbrances; (2) all valid zoning ordinances; (3) matters which would be disclosed by an accurate survey of the property; (4) the outstanding ad valorem taxes and assessments, if any; (5) unpaid water and sewage bills, that constitute liens against the property, whether due and payable or not yet due and payable; and (6) matters of record superior to the security deed first set out above.
Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 44-14-162.2 the name of the person or entity who has the full authority to negotiate, amend, or modify the terms of the aforementioned indebtedness is:
CitiMortgage, Inc.
1000 Technology Drive
O’Fallon, MO 63368
PHONE: 866-272-4749
Nothing contained in this Notice of Sale shall obligate Lender to negotiate, amend or modify said indebtedness.
To the best of the undersigned’s knowledge and belief, the party in possession is Michael C. Thomas and Tiffany Thomas.
CitiMortgage, Inc., as Attorney-in-fact for Michael C. Thomas and Tiffany Thomas.
This law firm is acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
Pendergast & Associates, P.C.
South Terraces, Suite 1000
115 Perimeter Center Place
Atlanta, GA 30346
Phone – (770) 392-0398
Toll Free – (866) 999-7088
www.penderlaw.com
Our File No. 11-03558
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Notice of Sale of Realty
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the power of sale contained in the security deed, executed and delivered on April 24, 2008, by Ernest Coffey, as grantor, to United Bank, as grantee, and recorded in Deed Book 752 at page 304, of the Superior Court records of Pike County, Georgia, granting the property hereinafter described as collateral for the payment of the indebtedness secured thereby, and by virtue of default in the payment of the indebtedness therein mentioned, which has made the aforesaid power of sale operative and effective, the undersigned, as attorney in fact for Ernest Coffey, will sell at public outcry before the courthouse door in Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia, on the first Tuesday in June, 2011, during the legal hours of sale to the highest and best bidder, for cash, the property described in said security deed, to-wit:
All that tract or parcel of land containing 7.0 acres, more or less, lying and being in Land Lots 91 and 92 of the Eighth Land District of Pike County, Georgia, and being more particularly shown and designated as Tract “B”, containing 7.0 acres according to that certain plat of survey entitled “Property Survey for John Herbert Realty”, dated February 10, 1976, prepared by Kenneth Edward Presley, Georgia Registered Professional Land Surveyor #1327, a copy of which said plat is recorded in Plat Book 4, page 214, Pike County, Georgia Superior Court Clerk’s Office and which said plat together with the metes, bounds, courses and distances as shown thereon with respect to the said Tract “B” containing 7.0 acres, is by this reference incorporated herein in aid of this description as fully as if copied at length herein.
Notice, as required by law, has been given of intention to enforce the collection of attorneys fees as set out in the note evidencing the indebtedness secured by the aforesaid security deed and this sale will be made for the purpose of paying all indebtedness, secured by the aforesaid security deed, and all expenses of sale, including attorney fees.
This law firm is acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
This April 28, 2011.
United Bank
Beck, Owen & Murray
Attorneys, Griffin, Ga. as Attorney-in-Fact for
Ernest Coffey
By: Kathy Pippin,
P. O. Box 757
Griffin, Ga. 30224
770/412-4941
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Legal 242
State of Georgia
County of Pike
Notice of Sale Under Power
Because of a default in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain Security Deed, dated May 18, 2007, executed by Paul W. Smith and Melanie Smith to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., recorded in Deed Book 706, Page 262, Pike County, Georgia Deed Records, and securing a Note in the original principal amount of $290,000.00, said Security Deed and Note last having been assigned to Green Tree Servicing LLC, the current holder thereof, has declared the entire amount of said indebtedness evidenced by the Note immediately due and payable and, pursuant to the power of sale contained in said Security Deed, will, on the first Tuesday in June, 2011, to-wit: June 7, 2011, during the legal hours of sale, before the Pike County Courthouse door, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, the following described real property:
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 99 of the 9th District, Pike County, Georgia, being all of Parcel No.1, containing 18.00 acres as per that plat of survey prepared for Harold H. Thompson and Mary C. Thompson, by Mercer Land Surveyors, Inc., Hugh W. Mercer, Jr., G.R.L.S. No. 1890, which said plat is recorded in Plat Book 6, page 130, Pike County, Georgia Records, said plat being incorporated herein and made a part hereof by this reference. Less and except any portion of the property lying within the right-of-way.
Together with: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 99 of the 9th District, Pike County, Georgia, containing 5.00 acres as per that plat of survey prepared for Harold H. Thompson and Mary C. Thompson, by Mercer Land Surveyors, Inc., Hugh W. Mercer, Jr., G.R.L.S. No. 1890, dated November 29, 1963, which said plat is recorded in Plat Book 7, page 25, Pike County, Georgia Records, which plat is incorporated herein and made a part hereof by this reference. Less and except any portion of the property lying within the right-of-way.
The aforedescribed real property is also known as 391 Mountain View Road, Molena, Georgia 30258, according to the present system of numbering houses in Pike County, Georgia.
This 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 as to the amount and status of the loan with the holder of the Security Deed, including but not limited to, a determination that the borrower has not reinstated the loan prior to the foreclosure sale.
Said real property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet 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 real property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above.
Upon information and belief, said real property is presently in the possession or control of Paul W. Smith and Melanie Smith 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 Security Deed and the excess proceeds, if any, will be distributed as provided by law.
Green Tree Servicing LLC
as Attorney-in-Fact for
Paul W. Smith
and Melanie Smith
David W. Adams, Esquire
Ellis, Painter, Ratterree & Adams LLP
2 East Bryan Street, Suite 1001
Savannah, Georgia 31401
(912) 233-9700
this law firm is attempting to collect a debt on behalf of the above-referenced lender and any information will be used for that purpose.
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Notice of Sale Under Power
In Security Deed
Georgia, Pike County:
By virtue of the power and authority contained in a certain deed to secure debt and under the power of sale contained therein, executed by Your Home Real Estate Services, LLC to United Bank dated March 14, 2008 recorded in Deed Book 746, page 325-329, Clerk’s Office, Superior Court, Pike County, Georgia, the undersigned will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash at the door of the Courthouse in the City of Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia, between the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in June, 2011 the following described real estate, to-wit:
All of a one-half undivided interest in and to that tract or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in Land Lot 255 of the 1st Land District of Pike county, Georgia, known as 1604 Drew Allen Road, formerly know as 436 Drew Allen Road, and being Lot 19 of “Twin Oaks Subdivision”, containing 2.01 acres, more or less, which is shown and delineated on that plat of survey entitled “Property Survey for Dennis M. Adams & Joan E. Adams”, prepared by Conkle-Lane & Associates, Registered Land Surveyors, dated October 28, 1997, of record in Plat Book 14m page 187, in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Pike County, Georgia, which said plat, including the metes, bounds, courses and distances, as shown and delineated thereon, is by this reference, incorporated herein in aid of this description.
This is the identical real estate conveyed to Dennis M. Adams and Joan E. Adams by deed of Charles Randall Hudson and Cindy C. Hudson, dated November 5, 1997, of record in Deed Book 207, Page 137, said Clerk’s Office.
Said property is conveyed and accepted subject to all easements, restrictions and rights-of-way affecting same.
The indebtedness secured by said deed to secure debt dated March 14, 2008 executed by Your Home Real Estate Services, LLC to United Bank having become in default, said real estate will be sold and the proceeds from said sale will be applied first to the costs of this proceeding, attorney’s fees, and the expenses of sale; second, to pay the sums secured by said Deed to Secure Debt; and third, the balance, if any, to be paid to the party or parties entitled thereto.
Notice has been given of the intention to enforce the provisions of collection of attorney’s fees and all costs in accordance with the terms of said deed to secure debt and note and the laws applicable thereto. Notice of this proceeding to exercise the power of sale in said deed to secure debt has been given pursuant to the provisions of Georgia Law, Official Code of Georgia Annotated Section 44-14-162-2.
Said property will be sold subject to any unpaid taxes, assessment, liens and claims for taxes and other items, including any such items paid by secured party, and all restrictions and easements of record, if any.
This 7th day of April, 2011.
United Bank
as attorney in fact for
Your Home Real Estate
Services, LLC
Caldwell & Irvin
Attorneys at Law
P.O. Box 632
Thomaston, GA 30286
706-646-5100
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Notice of Sale Under Power
In Security Deed
Georgia, Pike County
By virtue of the power and authority contained in a certain deed to secure debt and under the power of sale contained therein, executed by Your Home Real Estate Services, LLC to United Bank dated March 6, 2008 recorded in Deed Book 747, page 180-184, Clerk’s Office, Superior Court, Pike County, Georgia, the undersigned will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash at the door of the Courthouse in the City of Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia, between the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in June, 2011 the following described real estate, to-wit:
All that lot, tract or parcel of land situated, lying and being in the City of Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia, being Lots 14, 15 and 16 of “Zebulon Addition”, according to a plat thereof recorded in Deed Book 6, Pages 464-465, and also shown on that certain plat of record in Plat Book 13, Page 9, entitled “Property Survey for Frances Enyart” which said plat together with the metes, bounds, courses and distances as shown thereon is incorporated herein and made a part hereof.
Located on the above described property is a dwelling known as 11 Whitman Street, Zebulon, Georgia.
Said property is conveyed and accepted subject to all easements, restrictions and rights-of-way affecting same.
The indebtedness secured by said deed to secure debt dated March 14, 2008 executed by Your Home Real Estate Services, LLC to United Bank having become in default, said real estate will be sold and the proceeds from said sale will be applied first to the costs of this proceeding, attorney’s fees, and the expenses of sale; second, to pay the sums secured by said Deed to Secure Debt; and third, the balance, if any, to be paid to the party or parties entitled thereto.
Notice has been given of the intention to enforce the provisions of collection of attorney’s fees and all costs in accordance with the terms of said deed to secure debt and note and the laws applicable thereto. Notice of this proceeding to exercise the power of sale in said deed to secure debt has been given pursuant to the provisions of Georgia Law, Official Code of Georgia Annotated Section 44-14-162-2.
Said property will be sold subject to any unpaid taxes, assessment, liens and claims for taxes and other items, including any such items paid by secured party, and all restrictions and easements of record, if any.
This 7th day of April, 2011.
United Bank
as attorney in fact for
Your Home Real Estate
Services, LLC
Caldwell & Irvin
Attorneys at Law
P.O. Box 632
Thomaston, GA 30286
706-646-5100
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Notice of Sale Under Power
Georgia, Pike County
By virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Security Deed from Milton Burden to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for Full Spectrum Lending, Inc., dated February 5, 2004, recorded February 26, 2004, in Deed Book 507, Page 239, Pike County, Georgia Records, said Security Deed having been given to secure a Note of even date in the original principal amount of Two Hundred Thirty Thousand and 00/100 dollars ($230,000.00), with interest thereon as provided for therein, said Security Deed having been last sold, assigned and transferred to The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York, not in its individual capacity but solely as trustee for the benefit of the certificate holders of the CWABS Inc., asset-backed certificates, series 2004-3, 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 June, 2011, all property described in said Security Deed including but not limited to the following described property:
All that certain property situated in the County of Pike, and State of Georgia, being described as follows:
All that tract or parcel of land containing 3.38 acres, more or less, lying and being in land lot 148 of the 9th land district of Pike County, Georgia, and being more particularly shown and designated as area 3.38 acres according to that certain plat of survey entitled “Survey for Milton Burden”, dated April 1, 2002, prepared by Steve J. Reeves, Georgia registered professional land surveyor#2765, a copy of which said plat is recorded in plat book 20, page 16, clerk`s office, superior court, Pike County, Georgia.
Being more fully described in a deed dated 05/07/2002, and recorded 06/07/2002, among the land records of the county and state set forth above, in deed book 387, page 339.
Said property is commonly known as 659 Concord 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 Milton Burden, Milton Burden, 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 may be held to be acting as a debt collector, under federal law. If so, any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York, not in its individual capacity but solely as trustee for the benefit of the certificate holders of the CWABS Inc., asset-backed certificates, series 2004-3as Attorney in Fact for
Milton Burden
Lender Contact: BAC, Loss Mitigation Dept., P.O. Box 940070, Simi Valley, CA 93094-0070
Telephone Number:
800-720-3758
Attorney Contact: Rubin Lublin Suarez Serrano, LLC, 3740 Davinci Court, Suite 400, Norcross, GA 30092
Telephone Number: (877) 813-0992 Case No. BAC-11-01012-2
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Notice of Sale Under Power
Georgia, Pike County
By virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Security Deed from Robert Kent Holloway and Heather Holloway to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for Mortgage Lenders Network USA, Inc., dated October 25, 2006, recorded October 30, 2006, in Deed Book 675, Page 60-79, Pike County, Georgia Records, said Security Deed having been given to secure a Note of even date in the original principal amount of One Hundred Forty-Two Thousand Five Hundred and 00/100 dollars ($142,500.00), with interest thereon as provided for therein, said Security Deed having been last sold, assigned and transferred to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as trustee for the certificate holders of Merrill Lynch Mortgage investors trust, mortgage loan asset-backed certificates, series 2007-MLN1, 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 June, 2011, all property described in said Security Deed including but not limited to the following described property:
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in land lot 211 of the 9th district, Pike County, Georgia, being lot 2 of Piney Woods Subdivision, as per plat recorded in plat book 23, page 24, Pike County, Georgia records, which plat is incorporated herein and made a part hereof by this reference for a more complete and accurate description.
Parcel id number: 014-102
Said property is commonly known as 1669 Bates 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 Robert Kent Holloway and Heather Holloway, Heather Holloway and Robert Kent Holloway, 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 may be held to be acting as a debt collector, under federal law. If so, any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as trustee for the certificate holders of Merrill Lynch Mortgage investors trust, mortgage loan asset-backed certificates, series 2007-MLN1
as Attorney in Fact for
Robert Kent Holloway
and Heather Holloway
Lender Contact: BAC, Loss Mitigation Dept., P.O. Box 940070, Simi Valley, CA 93094-0070
Telephone Number:
800-720-3758
Attorney Contact: Rubin Lublin Suarez Serrano, LLC, 3740 Davinci Court, Suite 400, Norcross, GA 30092
Telephone Number: (877) 813-0992 Case No. BAC-10-10719-4
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Notice of Sale Under Power
State of Georgia
County of Pike
By virtue of a power of sale contained in a security deed given by Ann Clancey to Tim McDaniel and Sandy McDaniel , dated May 10, 2002, recorded in Deed Book 386, Page 213, Pike County, Georgia Deed Records, conveying the after described property to secure a Promissory Note in the original principal amount of one hundred sixty-five thousand and no/l00 ($165,000.00) dollars and any renewals, fees, extensions, or additional advances, with interest thereon as set forth therein plus all additional indebtedness and future indebtedness, there will be sold at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the courthouse door of Pike County, GA, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in June, 2011, the following described property:
All that lot, tract or parcel of land situate, lying and being in Land Lot 222 of the First Land District of Pike County, Georgia, and being more particularly shown and designated as Tract A-1 and Tract A-2, on a plat of survey entitled “Property Survey for W. D. Montgomery”, prepared by G. Tim Conkle, Registered Land Surveyor, dated February 15, 1999, a copy of which said plat is recorded in Plat Book 15, Page 102, 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 property, is incorporated herein and made a part hereof as fully as if set out herein.
Note: The above-described property is conveyed subject to covenants and restrictions as contained in instrument of record in Deed Book 252, Page 114 of the Pike County Superior Court records.
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 as well as all other indebtedness owed to Lender. 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 the 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.
To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is Ann Clancey.
Tim McDaniel and Sandy McDaniel, Attorney in Fact for
Ann Clancey
Edward R. T. Bullard
Johnston, Owen & Bullard, LLP
124 N. Hill Street
P.O. Drawer l
Griffin, GA 30224
(770) 233-4889
this law firm is attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
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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 Sammy J. Bingham, Sr. to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. dated January 23, 2009, and recorded in Deed Book 778, Page 289, Pike County Records, said Security Deed having been last sold, assigned, transferred and conveyed to PHH Mortgage Corporation by Assignment, securing a Note in the original principal amount of $151,000.00, 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, July 5, 2011, 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 159 of the 8th district Pike County, Georgia, per plat recorded at plat book 7, page 67, and being more particularly described as follows:
Beginning at a point on the southerly side of line road also known as Etheridge Mill Road (having a 40 foot right of way) said point being located 468.28 feet easterly along the southerly side of line road from the intersection of land lots 160, 159, 161 and 162; thence south 88 degrees 28 minutes 55 seconds east 326.14 feet along the southerly side of line road to a point; thence leaving said right of way south 01 degree 36 minutes 58 seconds east 860.86 feet to an iron pin; thence north 00 degrees 19 minutes 45 seconds west 860 feet to the point of beginning; said property being the same as shown on plat of survey by D.W. Lyh surveyors dated november 8, 1989 and containing 6.626 acres.
Said property is known as 316 Glover Road, 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 Sammy J. Bingham, Sr., the property, to the best information, knowledge and belief of the undersigned, being presently in the possession of Sammy J. Bingham, Sr., 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.
PHH Mortgage Corporation as Attorney-in-Fact for Sammy J. Bingham, Sr.
File no. 10-001412
Shapiro & Swertfeger, LLP*
Attorneys and Counselors at Law
2872 Woodcock Blvd., Suite 100
Atlanta, GA 30341-3941
(770)220-2535/AK
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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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 Todd D. Harrison and Christina P. Harrison to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”) as nominee for Georgetown Mortgage, dated 06/15/2005, and Recorded on 06/23/2005 as Book No. 588 and Page No. 154, Pike County, Georgia records, as last assigned to Chase Home Finance, LLC, by assignment, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note of even date in the original principal amount of $87,310.00, 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 June, 2011, the following described property:
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in land lot no. 62 of the 9th land district of Pike county, Georgia, containing 1.00 acre, and being more particularly shown upon a plat of survey entitled “Property survey for Geneva Flemister”, which said plat was prepared by Kenneth E. Presley Associates, Inc. registered land surveyors, is dated December 9, 1976, and is recorded in plat book 5, page 70, clerk’s office, superior court, Pike County, Georgia, and which said plat is hereby incorporated into this description by reference and made a part hereof.
From the aforesaid plat said property is fully described as follows: Beginning at a point which is located 1,936.2 feet northerly from the centerline of at water road along the southern margin of Gibson Road, said point being marked by an iron stake at said point, and thence 0 degrees 37 minutes 29 seconds east a distance of 152.3 feet to an iron stake; thence north 89 degrees 43 minutes 24 seconds west a distance of 274.36 feet to an iron stake; thence north 84 degrees 15 minutes 59 seconds east a distance of 123.68 feet; thence south 84 degrees 50 minutes east a distance of 151.92 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: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, successor by merger to Chase Home Finance LLC, 3415 Vision Drive, Foreclosure, Columbus, OH 43219, 800-848-9136. 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 377 Gibson Road, Meansville, Georgia 30256 is/are: Todd D Harrison and Christina P Harrison 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.
Chase Home Finance, LLC as Attorney in Fact for
Todd D Harrison
and Christina P Harrison.
This law firm is acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. 20100187436010
Barrett, Daffin & Frappier, L.L.P.
4004 Beltline,
Building 2, Suite 100
Addison, Texas 75001-4417
Telephone: (972) 341-5398
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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. 38, 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 June, 2011, 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. Presley 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 property 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) and 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. Thence 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 a 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 in located on the north right of way of Jonathan’s Roost Road. Thence travel in the southeasterly direction along the north right of way of Jonathan’s Roost Road. Thence travel north 30 degrees 56 minutes 32 seconds 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: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, successor by merger to 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 Jonathan 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. 20110187500604
Barrett, Daffin & Frappier, L.L.P.
4004 Beltline,
Building 2, Suite 100
Addison, Texas 75001-4417
Telephone: (972) 341-5398.
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Notice of Sale Under Power
Georgia, Pike County
Because of default in the payment of the indebtedness, secured by a Security Deed executed by Debra J Sherrer and Steven D Sherrer to United Bank dated January 25, 2006 in the amount of $177,000.00, and recorded in Deed Book 627, Page 10, Pike County, Georgia Records; as last transferred to United Bank by assignment; the undersigned, United Bank 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 June, 2011 , 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, together with all improvements thereon, containing 2.05 acres, more or less, lying and being in Land Lot 199 & 219 of the 8th Land District of Pike County, Georgia, and being more particularly shown and designated as Lot 62, according to that certain plat of survey entitled “Prepared for Ark Builders, Inc. d/b/a Ark Development”, dated August 14, 2003, prepared by Steve J. Reeves, Georgia Registered Professional Land Surveyor #2765, a copy of which said plat is recorded in Plat Book 21, Page 135, 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 2.05 acres, is by this reference incorporated herein in aid of this description as fully as if copied at length herein.
This is the identical real estate conveyed to Steven D. Sherrer and Debra J. Sherrer by Warranty Deed of James Daniels Homes, Inc., dated August 20, 2004, and of record in Deed Book 538, Page 037, said Clerk`s Office.
Said property is conveyed and accepted subject to restrictive covenants and easement reservations affecting said property of record in said Clerk`s Office and any and all other restrictive covenants and easements reservations of record in said Clerk`s Office.
Which has the property address of 1289 Whitfield Walk, 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 Debra J Sherrer and Steven D Sherrer 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.
United Bank
Attorney in Fact for
Debra J Sherrer
and Steven D Sherrer
Anthony DeMarlo,
Attorney/kcarr
McCurdy & Candler, L.L.C.
(404) 373-1612
www.mccurdycandler.com
File No. 11-07657 /FHLMC
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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