Entries from July 2011

'Everyday Hero' recognized
Warden Edd Sanders has worked at the West Central Georgia Pre-Release Center for 14 years but perhaps his most influential work has been done outside of the facility’s walls – in the Pike County community. He was recently named an Everyday Hero by the Family Unification Network.
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Building a home for Daniel
Daniel McNair of Molena is a 7-year-old boy who loves Toy Story and swimming. Unlike other kids his age, he is unable to walk, dress or feed himself because he has had muscular dystrophy since birth. His family is trying to build a home that fits his needs and allows him to move more freely from room to room. They were recently set back by the theft of their tools and supplies and building has come to a standstill.
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Daly funeral procession underway
A local tribute to fallen officer Richard "Rick" Daly will be held at Moody Funeral Home this afternoon. The DOT expects to close Highway 19 near the funeral home to handle the 750 or more vehicles in the funeral procession.
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Free concert at downtown bookstore
The Sarah Mac Band has been described as “bluesy, jazzy rock with a healthy dose of soul.” The band will play a free show in downtown Zebulon Friday, July 29 at 7 p.m. Sarah Mac Band’s newest CD will be for sale at A Novel Experience where the show will be held.
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Sheriff’s report
Between Tuesday, July 21, and Friday, July 24, the sheriff’s office made the following arrests:
Kennedy Bell, no insurance and suspended registration;
Jennifer Lynn Cox, DUI and failure to maintain lane;
William Travis Kellogg, family violence battery;
Aja Marie Rockwell, driving while license suspended and no insurance;
Brian Keith Turner, DUI. [Full story »]
Kennedy Bell, no insurance and suspended registration;
Jennifer Lynn Cox, DUI and failure to maintain lane;
William Travis Kellogg, family violence battery;
Aja Marie Rockwell, driving while license suspended and no insurance;
Brian Keith Turner, DUI. [Full story »]
Public Notices

Legal 297
In the Superior Court
of Pike County
State of Georgia
James Ray Dawkins,
Plaintiff v. Flora Diane Dawkins, Defendant.
Civil Action File 2011CV-193 Notice of Publication
By Order for service by publication dated the 26th day of April, 2011, you are hereby notified that on the 12th day of April, 2011, James Ray Dawkins filed a Verified Complaint against you.
You are require to file with the Clerk of the Superior Court, and to serve upon plaintiff’s attorney, Mark D. Oldenburg an Answer in writing within sixty (60) days of the date of the notice of publication.
WITNESS, the Honorable Chris Edwards, Judge of this Superior Court.
This the 28th day of June, 2011.
April Jackson
Deputy Clerk, Superior Court
For: Mark D. Oldenburg,
attorney for plaintiff
The Oldenburg Law Firm
2004 Commerce Drive North, Suite 200
Peachtree City, Georgia 30269
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Legal 300
Notice
Georgia, Pike County
Probate Court
Denise Marcelle Picard Espinosa has petitioned to be appointed Administrator of the estate of Joseph F. Picard, 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. §53-12-261. 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 August 1, 2011. 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 327
Notice is given that articles of incorporation that will incorporate Total Solution Services, Inc. have been delivered to the Secretary of State for filing in accordance with the Georgia Business Corporation Code. The initial registered office of the corporation is located at 221 Overlook Trial, Williamson, GA 30292 and its initial registered agent at such address is Tony Hand.
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Legal 328
Pike County Superior Court
State of Georgia
Civil Action Case No.
2011CV-351
Notice of Petition to Change Name of Adult
Christel Danielle Freeman filed a petition in the Pike County Superior Court on July 13, 2011 to change the name from Christel Danielle Freeman to Christel Danielle Finley. Any interested party has the right to appear in this case and file objections within 30 days after the petition was filed.
/s/Christel Danielle Freeman
Petitioner
408 County Farm Rd.
Williamson, Georgia 30292
770-871-8938
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Legal 329
Notice to Debtors
and Creditors
Georgia, Pike County
All creditors of the Estate of William Howell Weldon, late 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.
William C. Weldon, as Executor of the Will of William Howell Weldon, deceased
Law Offices of G. Alan Dodson
]100 South Hill Street
Suite 405
Griffin, Georgia 30223
770-228-2148
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Legal 333
Moratorium on Temporary Businesses, Itinerant Sales, Traveling Sales, Door-To-Door Sales or Peddlers for a period of no more than 90 days.
WHEREAS, the City of Zebulon is a duly incorporated municipality and properly established pursuant to the authority of the Constitution of the State of Georgia and the laws of the State of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, the City of Zebulon desires to review and to consider appropriate revisions to city’s ordinances pertaining to the permitting and regulation of temporary businesses, itinerant sales, traveling sales, door-to-door sales and/or peddlers;
WHEREFORE, and pursuant to the power and authority afforded the City of Zebulon by virtue of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, The Georgia Code, and the City Charter, including but not limited to the City’s police powers; and, in an effort to ensure the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the City of Zebulon, the City of does hereby impose a moratorium on any and all temporary businesses, itinerant sales, traveling sales, door-to-door sales, and/or peddlers for a period not to exceed ninety (90) days.
The City of Zebulon, in the regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council dated July 12, 2011, by a majority vote, did establish this Moratorium for the purposes as stated forth above, to be effective as of July 12, 2011 for a period not to exceed ninety (90) days.
Mike Beres, Mayor
Attested to by:
Phyllis Crawford, City Clerk.
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Legal 336
Notice
Georgia, Pike County
Probate Court
Lisa Fay Sparrow has petitioned to be appointed Administrator of the estate of Tommy Nathan Sparrow, Sr., 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. §53-12-261. 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 August 22, 2011. 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 337
Notice to Creditors
and Debtors
All creditors and debtors of the Estate of John Christian Meintzer, deceased, late of Pike County, Georgia, are hereby notified to render their demands according to law, and, all persons indebted to said Estate are required to make immediate payment. Said demands and payments to be made at the office of A. Joel Bentley, Jr., Attorney for said Estate, at the address shown below.
This 20th day of July, 2011.
Charles Edward Grier, executor
A. Joel Bentley, Jr.
Attorney at Law
P.O. Box 270
Thomaston, Georgia 30286
706-648-3535
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Legal 338
Statement of
Nondiscrimination
Central Georgia Electric Membership Corporation is the recipient of Federal Financial Assistance from the Rural Utilities Service, an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and is subject to the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended; and the rules and regulations of the U.S. Department of Agriculture which provide that no person in the United States on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, or veteran status shall be excluded from participation in, admission or access to, denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subject to discrimination under any of this organization’s programs or activities.
Any individual, or specific class of individuals, who feels that this organization has subjected them to discrimination may obtain further information about the statutes and regulations listed above from and/or file a written complaint with this organization, USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410. Complaints must be filed within 180 days after the alleged discrimination. Confidentiality will be maintained to the extent possible.
Central Georgia Electric
Membership Corporation
923 South Mulberry Street
Jackson, GA 30233
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Legal 339
Equal Employment
Opportunity Policy
Pursuant to Executive Order 10925, as amended on June 22, 1963, by Executive Order 1114, and Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, as amended by Executive Order 11375 of October 13, 1967, issued by the President, it is established policy that Central Georgia Electric Membership Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and that employment opportunities created by construction work involving Federal financial assistance through RUS loans will be made equally available to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, disability, or veteran status.
Central Georgia Electric
Membership Corporation
923 South Mulberry Street
Jackson, GA 30223
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Legal 342
State of Georgia
Probate Court of Pike County,
Billie Nolen, deceased
All creditors of the estate of Billie Nolen, deceased, late of Pike Co. Ga. 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 us.
This 21st day of July , 2011.
Donald R. Olive
as Executor of the Estate,
150 Madden Bridge Rd.
Molena Ga. 30258
770-884-0934
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Legal 302
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 March 27, 2009, by Cary O. Colwell, as grantor, to United Bank, as grantee, and recorded in Deed Book 789, page 114, 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 Cary O. Colwell, will sell at public outcry before the courthouse door in Zebulon Pike County, Georgia, on the first Tuesday in August, 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 lying and being in Land Lot 231 of the 8th District of Pike County, Georgia, being more particularly identified as Lot 10, containing 2.00 acres, on a plat of survey captioned “Final Plat Mill Commons”, dated 6/27/03, prepared by S. J. Reeves & Associates, Inc., a copy of which said plat is recorded in Plat Book 21, pages 143-145, of the records of the Clerk of Superior Court of Pike County, Georgia.
Notice, as required by law, has been given of intention to enforce the collection of attorney’s 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 June 27, 2011.
Beck, Owen & Murray
Attorneys, Griffin, Ga.
as Attorney-in-Fact for
Cary O. Colwell
Kathy Pippin,
P. O. Box 757
Griffin, Ga. 30224
770/412-4941
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Legal 303
State of Georgia
County of Pike
Notice of Sale Under Power
Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a Security Deed from Brent Pike, LLC to United Community Bank, dated April 13, 2010, recorded May 18, 2010, in Deed Book 828, Page 175, Pike County, Georgia records, as transferred to CF Southeast LLC by Transfer and Assignment recorded in Deed Book 858, Page 254, Pike County, Georgia records, said Security Deed being given to secure a Note from Brent Scarborough dated April 13, 2010, in the original principal amount of Nine Hundred Sixty Eight Thousand One Hundred Forty Three and 38/100 ($968,143.38) Dollars, with interest from date at a rate per cent per annum on the unpaid balance until paid; there will be sold by the undersigned at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the Courthouse door at Pike County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in August, 2011, the following described property:
All that tract or parcel of land containing 238.597 acres, more or less, lying and being in Land Lot 14 of the 9th District and Land Lots 226, 227, 254 & 255 of the 8th District of Pike County, Georgia, and being more particularly shown and designated as Tract III – 238.597 acres according to that certain plat of survey entitled “Brent Scarborough”, dated February 25, 2003, a copy of which said plat is recorded in Plat Book 21, Page 28, in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Pike County, Georgia.
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 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, easements, 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 Brent Pike, LLC or a tenant or tenants.
CF Southeast LLC,
as attorney in Fact
for Brent Pike, LLC
L. Lou Allen
Stites & Harbison, PLLC
11 Mountain Street, Suite 8
Blue Ridge, Georgia 30513
(706) 632-7923
File No. AM190-00040
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Legal 304
Notice of Sale Under Power
Pike County
Pursuant to the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by Ruby O’Neal aka Ruby S. O’Neal aka Grace S. O’Neal and Bobby O’Neal to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Accredited Home Lenders, Inc. dated 5/1/2006 and recorded in Deed Book 646 Page 99, Pike County, Georgia records; as last transferred to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Indenture Trustee, on behalf of the holders of the Accredited Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-2 Asset Backed Notes by Assignment filed for record in Pike County, Georgia records, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of $ 50,000.00, with interest at the rate specified therein, there will be sold by the undersigned at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the Courthouse door of Pike County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in August, 2011 (August 2, 2011), the following described property:
All that tract or parcel of land, together with all improvements located thereon presently known as 1771 Bagwell Road, situate, lying and being in Land Lot 251 of the 9th Land District of Pike County, Georgia, containing 6.44 acres and being more particularly described as “TRACT C” as shown on that certain plat of survey entitled “Plat for Bobby O’Neal and Ruby S. O’Neal”, dated December 2, 1984, of record in plat record 7, page 92, Clerk’s Office, Superior Court, Pike County, Georgia. Said “Tract C has such metes, bounds, location, courses and distances, size, shape and location as shown on said plat of survey, which survey by reference is incorporated into and made a part of this description as fully and completely as copied at length herein.
There is less and excepted from the above described property, the following property: All that tract or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in Land Lot 252 of the 9th Land District of Pike County, Georgia, containing 4.74 acres, more or less, and being designated as AREA: 4.74 +/- on that certain plat of survey entitled, “Property survey for Timothy C. Guy and John A. Hanson”, prepared by N. T. Perdue, RLS #2261 recorded in Plat Record 22 Page 53, Clerk’s Office, Superior Court, Pike County, Georgia. Said AREA: 4.74 +/- has such metes, bounds, courses, distances, size, shape and location as shown on said plat of survey which by reference is incorporated into this description as fully and as completely as if copied at length herein.
The within conveyed property is a part of the property conveyed to Danny O’Neal by Ruby S. O’Neal by Warranty deed, dated June, 1984 of record in Deed Book 91, Page 221, said Clerk’s Office.
This is the identical property conveyed to Ruby S. O’Neal by Warranty Deed of Danny Leon O’Neal, Jr. and Chasity Nan O’Neal Perry dated March 31, 2004, of record in Deed Book 516, page 024, said Clerk’s Office.
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 the Security Deed and by law, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given).
Said property is commonly known as 1771 Bagwell Road, Molena, Georgia 30258 together with all fixtures and personal property attached to and constituting a part of said property, if any. To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party (or parties) in possession of the subject property is (are): Ruby O’Neal aka Ruby S. O’Neal aka Grace S. O’Neal and Bobby O’Neal or tenant or 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) the right of redemption of any taxing authority, (c) any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, and (d) 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 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 non-judicial 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 immediately above.
Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Indenture Trustee, on behalf of the holders of the Accredited Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-2 Asset Backed Notes as agent and Attorney in Fact for Ruby O’Neal aka Ruby S. O’Neal aka Grace S. O’Neal and Bobby O’Neal
Aldridge Connors, LLP, 780 Johnson Ferry Road, NE, Suite 600, Atlanta, Georgia 30342, (678) 894-3400.
This law firm may be acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. 1012-2515
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Legal 305
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, as trustee for the certificate holders CWASB, 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 August, 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, as trustee for the certificate holders CWASB, Inc., asset-backed certificates, series 2004-3
as 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-11-01012-3
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Legal 306
Notice of Sale Under Power
State of Georgia
Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained with that certain Deed to Secure Debt dated December 4, 2003, from Jon L. Allgood and Karla C Allgood to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as Nominee for Mortgage Counseling Services, Inc., recorded on December 16, 2003 in Deed Book 496 at Page 327, in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Pike County, Georgia, and said Deed to Secure Debt having been given to secure a note dated December 4, 2003, in the amount of $179,254.00, said note being in default, the undersigned will sell at public outcry during the legal hours of sale before the door of the courthouse of Pike County, Georgia, on August 2, 2011, the following described real property (hereinafter referred to as the “Property”):
All that tract or parcel of land situate, lying and being in land lots 124 & 125 of the ninth land district of Pike County,Georgia, containing 10,000 acres and designated as tract “A-1” on plat of survey entitled “Plat for Jon & Karla Allgood”, dated December 2, 2003, prepared by Moore & Millen land surveying, registered land surveyors, which said plat of survey is incorporated herein and made a part of this description; and according to said plat of survey, said property is more particularly described as follows: beginning at a point which marks the intersection of land lots 100, 101, 124 and 125, and running thence north 87 degrees 52 minutes 24 seconds west a distance of 339.60 feet to the true point of beginning; running thence the following courses and distances; south 09 degrees 18 minutes 54 seconds 207.00 feet; south 01 degree 51 minutes 08 seconds east 314.55 feet; south 16 degrees 23 minutes 13 seconds east 142.36 feet to a point on the northwest right of way line of Old Lifsey Springs Road; thence in a southwesterly direction along said right of way a distance of 31.83 feet to a point; running thence the following courses and distances; north 16 degrees 23 minutes 13 seconds west 156.80 feet; north 01 degree 51 minutes 08 seconds west 316.42 feet; north 09 degrees 18 minutes 54 seconds west 213.20 feet; thence 09 degrees 18 minutes 07 seconds west 148.79 feet; north 19 degrees 22 minutes 41 seconds west 228.14 feet; north 19 degrees 01 minutes 17 seconds west 88.53 feet; north 32 degrees 37 minutes 49 seconds west 153.72 feet; north 01 degree 45 minutes 17 seconds east 223.24 feet; north 38 degrees 31 minutes 53 seconds west 487.23 feet; north 64 degrees 04 minutes 29 seconds east 703.67 feet; south 43 degrees 06 minutes 15 seconds east 333.47 feet; south 64 degrees 04 minutes 29 seconds west 563.36 feet; south 00 degrees 46 minutes 45 seconds east 499.44 feet; south 09 degrees 08 minutes 39 seconds east 377.33 feet, which marks the point of beginning.
The debt secured by the Security Deed and evidenced by the note and has been, and is hereby, declared due and payable because of, among other possible events of default, failure to make the payments as required by the terms of the Note. The debt remaining is in default and this sale will be made for the purposes of paying the Deed to Secure Debt, accrued interest, and all expenses of the sale, including attorneys’ fees. Notice of intention to collect attorneys’ fees has been given as provided by law.
To the best of the undersigned’s knowledge, the person(s) in possession of the property is/are Jon L. Allgood and Karla C Allgood. The property, being commonly known as 3024 Old Lifsey Spgs Drive, Molena, GA 30258 in Pike County, will be sold as the property of Jon L. Allgood and Karla C Allgood, subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien and not yet due and payable), any matters affecting title to the property which would be disclosed by accurate survey and inspection thereof, and all assessments, liens, encumbrances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record to the Security Deed.
Albertelli Law Attorney for JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association as Attorney in Fact for
Jon L. Allgood
and Karla C Allgood
100 Galleria Parkway,
Suite 960
Atlanta, GA 30339
Phone: (866) 690-0418
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Legal 307
Notice of Sale Under Power
By virtue of the power of sale contained in a Deed to Secure Debt by Danny R. Turner and Stephanie J. Turner to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“”MERS”) as nominee for Castle Mortgage Corporation, dated December 13, 2005 and filed for record December 21, 2005 in Deed Book 619, Page 279 Pike County, Georgia records; and supplemented by that Affidavit recorded March 1, 2011 in Deed Book 852, Page 284, Pike County, Georgia records, and securing a Note in the original principal amount of $77,380.00; last transferred to The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York, as trustee for the certificateholders of CWALT, INC., Alternative Loan Trust 2005-86CB, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-86CB by Assignment filed for record June 9, 2011, in Deed Book 860, Page 342, Pike County, Georgia records, there will be sold at a public outcry for cash to the highest bidder before the Courthouse door of Pike County, Georgia, between the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in August, 2011, by The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York, as trustee for the certificateholders of CWALT, INC., Alternative Loan Trust 2005-86CB, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-86CB as Attorney-in-Fact for Danny R. Turner and Stephanie J. Turner the following property to-wit:
All that tract or parcel of land containing 1.00 acre, more or less, lying and being in Land Lot 157 of the Second Land District of Pike County, Georgia, and being more particularly shown and designated as Lot 3 containing 1.00 acre according to that certain plat of survey entitled “Survey for Smith Bros. Realty”, dated January 30, 1976, prepared by Louis J. Menchio, GA RLS, a copy of which said plat is recorded in Plat Book 4, page 224, Pike County Superior Court Records, said plat together with the metes, bounds, courses and distances as shown thereon is incorporated herein in aid of this description as fully as if copied at length herein.
The above described property is also known as 2760 Etheridge Mill Road, Griffin, GA 30224.
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 purpose of paying the same and all expenses of sale, including attorney’s fees, if applicable.
The property will be sold as the property of the aforesaid grantor subject to the following: all prior restrictive covenants, easements, rights-of-way, security deeds, or encumbrances of record; all valid zoning ordinances; matters which would be disclosed by an accurate survey of the property or by any inspection of the property; all outstanding taxes, assessments, unpaid bills, charges, and expenses that are a lien against the property whether due and payable or not yet due and payable.
To the best of the undersigned’s knowledge and belief, possession of the subject property is held by Danny R. Turner and Stephanie J. Turner.
Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 44-14-162.2, the name, address and telephone number of the individual or entity who shall have the full authority to negotiate, amend or modify all terms of the above described mortgage is as follows: BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P., Attn: Loss Mitigation Dept., P. O. Box 5170, MS SV314B, Simi Valley, CA 93065, Telephone: 1-800-669-6650. The foregoing notwithstanding, nothing in O.C.G.A. § 44-14-162.2 shall be construed to require BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP as servicer for The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York, as trustee for the certificateholders of CWALT, INC., Alternative Loan Trust 2005-86CB, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-86CB to negotiate, amend or modify the terms of the Deed to Secure Debt described herein.
The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York, as trustee for the certificateholders of CWALT, INC., Alternative Loan Trust 2005-86CB, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-86CB
as Attorney-in-Fact for
Danny R. Turner and Stephanie J. Turner
Shuping, Morse & Ross, LLP
By: S. Andrew Shuping, Jr.
S. Andrew Shuping, Jr.
6259 Riverdale Road, Suite 100
Riverdale, Georgia 30274-1698
(770) 991-0000
This law firm is attempting collect a debt.
Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
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Legal 308
Notice of Sale Under Power
State of Georgia
County of Pike
Because of a default in the payment of the indebtedness secured by a Security Deed executed by Quentin Lazenby to Homeowners Mortgage of America, Inc. dated March 27, 2003, and recorded in Deed Book 441, Page 27, 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 $130,600.00, 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, August 2, 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 164 of the First Land District of Pike County, Georgia, and being more particularly shown and designated as Lot 13 on a plat of survey entitled “Site Plan for 362 West Place”, prepared by J. Christopher Lawler, Registered Land Surveyor, dated August 7, 1996, a copy of which said plat is recorded In Plat Book 14, Page 65 of the Superior Court Records of Pike County, Georgia, and which said plat, together with the metes, bounds, courses and distances thereon with respect to said property is incorporated herein and made a part hereof as fully as if set out herein.
The above described property is conveyed subject to restrictive covenants of record at Deed Book 184, Page 72, Pike County Superior Court Records.
Said property is known as 337 Quail Run, 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 Quentin Lazenby, the property, to the best information, knowledge and belief of the undersigned, being presently in the possession of Quentin Lazenby, 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
Quentin Lazenby
File no. 10-012906
Shapiro & Swertfeger, LLP*
Attorneys and Counselors
at Law
2872 Woodcock Blvd., Suite 100
Atlanta, GA 30341-3941
(770)220-2535/KLM
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 309
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 L. Christian to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Goodmortgage.com, its successors and assigns dated October 31, 2007 in the amount of $237,405.00, and recorded in Deed Book 728, Page 337, Pike County, Georgia Records; as last transferred to Cenlar FSB by assignment; the undersigned, Cenlar 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 August, 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 on the North side of Concord Street in the City of Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia and being more particularly shown and designated as the house and lot shown on that certain plat of survey entitled Property Survey for William L. Kaufman and Deborah L. Kaufman dated August 28, 1984, prepared by Kenneth E. Pressley Associates, Inc. Registered Land Surveyors, a copy of which plat is recorded in Plat Book 7, Page 75, Clerks 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 property is by this reference incorporated herein in aid of this description as fully as if copied at length herein.
Said property is known in the area as the W.J. Franklin Homeplace.
Which has the property address of 15715 Concord Street, 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 L. Christian aka Debra Christian and Paula Marie Brown 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.
Cenlar FSB
Attorney in Fact for
Debra L. Christian
McCurdy & Candler, L.L.C.
(404) 373-1612
www.mccurdycandler.com
File No. 11-06780 /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 310
Notice of Sale Under Power
Georgia, Pike County
Because of default in the payment of the indebtedness, secured by a Security Deed executed by Harold Phinazee to First Dublin Financial Services, Inc. dated November 27, 1996 in the amount of $76,950.00, and recorded in Deed Book 183, Page 156, 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 August, 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 lot, tract or parcel of land situate, lying and being in Land Lot 71 of the Second Land District of Pike County, Georgia, and being more particularly shown and designated as Lot 36, on a plat of survey entitled Survey of Sunny Acres Subdivision, prepared by Robert S. Mitchell, Registered Land Surveyor, dated November, 1977, a copy of which said plat is recorded in Plat Book 5, Page 66, 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.
From said plat said Lot 36 is bounded as follows: North by Lot 37 as shown on said plat, East by Skyview Drive, South by Lot 35 as shown on said plat, and West by property now or formerly of Howard Ballard.
Which has the property address of 112 Skyview Drive, 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 Harold Phinazee 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
Harold Phinazee
McCurdy & Candler, L.L.C.
(404) 373-1612
www.mccurdycandler.com
File No. 10-12995 /FHLMC/sillescas
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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Concert series features local bands July 30
Music can be heard Friday and Saturday this weekend on the courthouse square as the Third Fridays series features Trouble No More, Luke and Rob Hardie, Wayne Chasteen, Ester Burrow, Jordan McGhin and Matthew Herring on Saturday, July 30.
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Watch Rio under the stars Friday
Drive-in movies are a thing of the past, but stop by the Pike County parks and recreation lower field this Friday to once again enjoy watching a movie under the stars.
Rio will be shown on a giant inflatable screen by Southern Outdoor Cinema Friday, July 29 at no charge. Inflatables and kids activities will be part of the all-night event. [Full story »]
Rio will be shown on a giant inflatable screen by Southern Outdoor Cinema Friday, July 29 at no charge. Inflatables and kids activities will be part of the all-night event. [Full story »]

All-Stars head to Dixie Youth World Series
The 7/8 Pike County All Star team placed second in the state tournament and will represent Georgia in the Dixie Youth World Series in Florence, S.C., this week. The state’s double elimination tournament began with 10 teams and ended with Pike County Black and Duluth in the championship game.
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Geiger’s Counter: We are works in progress
It is true what they say. Sometimes you don’t know what you’ve got ‘til it’s gone’ or, in my case, almost gone.
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Pike Red All-Stars head to World Series
The Pike Red 7-8 All-Star team won the Dixie-Youth Machine Pitch State Tournament recently. The tournament was held in Perry and the Pike Red team defeated Lamar County, Taylor County, Baldwin County and Perry to win the tournament.
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Citizens can choose 2012 tags
The Department of Revenue reopened its online 2011 Georgia License Plate Design Contest for a revote by the public. Voting will be allowed for three weeks and will end Monday, Aug. 8 at 3 p.m. To vote, go to etax.dor.ga.gov.
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Black Bean Dip
Ingredients:
1/2 yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can, Rotel (green chilis w/ tomatoes)
4 oz. cream cheese, room temperature
8 oz. Velveeta
3 tbsp. olive oil
1/2 cup shredded chedder cheese
Hot sauce, to taste
Salt & pepper, to taste
Directions:
Heat onions and garlic in 3 tbsp. of olive oil in medium sauce pan over med-low heat until onions are soft. Add remaining ingredients and allow to cook on low for 15 minutes, stirring frequently. Serve with large corn chips, tortilla chips or toasted pita bread.
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1/2 yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can, Rotel (green chilis w/ tomatoes)
4 oz. cream cheese, room temperature
8 oz. Velveeta
3 tbsp. olive oil
1/2 cup shredded chedder cheese
Hot sauce, to taste
Salt & pepper, to taste
Directions:
Heat onions and garlic in 3 tbsp. of olive oil in medium sauce pan over med-low heat until onions are soft. Add remaining ingredients and allow to cook on low for 15 minutes, stirring frequently. Serve with large corn chips, tortilla chips or toasted pita bread.
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Helen Dunbar Landers
Helen Dunbar Landers, 91, of Molena, died July 23, 2011. Friends may visit the family on Wednesday, July 27,from 5 to 7 p.m. at Moody Funeral Home.
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Richard Joseph Daly
Deputy Richard Joseph Daly, 55, of Zebulon, died Wednesday, July 20, 2011. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, July 27, from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. at Tara Garden Chapel. Services will be held July 28, at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Jonesboro.
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