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Legal 98
Notice
Georgia, Pike County
Probate Court
To: Robert Monroe Pilkenton, Jr. and Wayne L. Pilkenton
Carolyn S. Pilkenton has petitioned to be appointed Administrator of the estate of Robert Monroe Pilkenton, 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. §53-12-232. All interested parties are hereby notified to show cause why said petition should not be granted. All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections, and must be filed with the court on or before March 22, 2010. All pleadings/objections must be signed before a notary public or before a probate court clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your pleadings/objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact probate court personnel at the following address/telephone number for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed, a hearing will be scheduled at a later date. If no objections are filed, the petition may be granted without a hearing.
/s/Lynn S. Brandenburg
Probate Judge
P.O. Box 324
Zebulon, GA 30295
770-567-8734
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Legal 99
Notice
Georgia, Pike County
Probate Court
Mary B. Pilkenton has petitioned to be appointed Administrator of the estate of William James Pilkenton, 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. §53-12-232. All interested parties are hereby notified to show cause why said petition should not be granted. All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections, and must be filed with the court on or before March 22, 2010. All pleadings/objections must be signed before a notary public or before a probate court clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your pleadings/objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact probate court personnel at the following address/telephone number for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed, a hearing will be scheduled at a later date. If no objections are filed, the petition may be granted without a hearing.
/s/Lynn S. Brandenburg
Probate Judge
P.O. Box 324
Zebulon, GA 30295
770-567-8734
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Legal 102
Notice
Georgia, Pike County
Probate Court
Gary Neal and Maxine Neal has petitioned to be appointed Administrator of the estate of Gary Throne Neal, deceased, of said County. The petitioner has also applied for waiver of bond and/or grant of certain powers contained in O.C.G.A. §53-12-232. All interested parties are hereby notified to show cause why said petition should not be granted. All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections, and must be filed with the court on or before March 29, 2010. All pleadings/objections must be signed before a notary public or before a probate court clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your pleadings/objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact probate court personnel at the following address/telephone number for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed, a hearing will be scheduled at a later date. If no objections are filed, the petition may be granted without a hearing.
/s/Lynn S. Brandenburg
Probate Judge
P.O. Box 324
Zebulon, GA 30295
770-567-8734
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Legal 103
Notice
Georgia, Pike County
Probate Court
Gwendolyn Mays has petitioned to be appointed Administrator of the estate of Tracy Denise Mays, deceased, of said County. The petitioner has also applied for waiver of bond and/or grant of certain powers contained in O.C.G.A. §53-12-232. All interested parties are hereby notified to show cause why said petition should not be granted. All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections, and must be filed with the court on or before March 29, 2010. All pleadings/objections must be signed before a notary public or before a probate court clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your pleadings/objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact probate court personnel at the following address/telephone number for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed, a hearing will be scheduled at a later date. If no objections are filed, the petition may be granted without a hearing.
/s/Lynn S. Brandenburg
Probate Judge
P.O. Box 324
Zebulon, GA 30295
770-567-8734
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Legal 108
Notice to Debtors and Creditors
Georgia, Pike County
All creditors of the Estate of Roland Theodore Puryear, deceased, 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 me.
This 23rd day of February, 2010.
Charles M. Plunkett, Executor
of the Estate of Roland Theodore Puryear, deceased
c/o Robert M. Goldberg, Attorney
1553 Williamson Rd.
Griffin, GA 30224
770-229-5729
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Legal 109
Safe and Sound Veterinary Service, P.C. is conducting business in Pike County, State of Georgia under the name of Safe and Sound Equine Service and the nature of the business is Equine and Veterinary Services and the name and address of the persons, firms or partnership owning and carrying on such trade or business is Safe and Sound Veterinary Service, P.C., P.O. Box 398, Newnan, Georgia 30264.
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Legal 138
Notice
Georgia, Pike County
Probate Court
Angelyn M. Cash has petitioned to be appointed Administrator of the estate of Linwood Stephen McGuffey, deceased, of said County. The petitioner has also applied for waiver of bond and/or grant of certain powers contained in O.C.G.A. §53-12-232. All interested parties are hereby notified to show cause why said petition should not be granted. All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections, and must be filed with the court on or before April 5, 2010. All pleadings/objections must be signed before a notary public or before a probate court clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your pleadings/objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact probate court personnel at the following address/telephone number for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed, a hearing will be scheduled at a later date. If no objections are filed, the petition may be granted without a hearing.
/s/Lynn S. Brandenburg
Probate Judge
P.O. Box 324
Zebulon, GA 30295
770-567-8734
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Legal 105
Notice of Sale Under Power
Georgia, Pike County
Because of default in the payment of the indebtedness, secured by a Security Deed executed by Amanda Landry and Brandon Wesley Landry to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. dated January 28, 2009 in the amount of $221,267.00, and recorded in Deed Book 779, Page 110, Pike County, Georgia Records; as last transferred to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. FKA Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, L.P. by assignment; the undersigned, BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. FKA Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, L.P. 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 April, 2010 , during the legal hours of sale, at the Courthouse door in Pike County, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, the property described in said deed to-wit:
All that lot, tract or parcel of land situate, lying and being in Land Lot 160 of the 1st Land District of Pike County, Georgia, being more particularly shown and designated as Lot 22, containing 1.030 acres, as shown on a plat of survey entitled Revised Final Plat of Ashley Glen Phase 1 prepared by W.D. Gray and Associates, Inc., more particularly Warren D. Gray, Registered Land Surveyor No. 2984, dated January 25, 2004, recorded in Plat Book 23, Pages 101-109, Pike County Superior Court Records, and which said plat together with the metes, bounds, courses and distances as shown thereon with respect to Lot 22, is incorporated herein and made a part hereof.
Which has the property address of 155 Windsor Ct, Williamson, 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 Amanda Landry and Brandon Wesley Landry 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.
BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. FKA Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, L.P.
Attorney in Fact for
Amanda Landry and Brandon Wesley Landry
Anthony DeMarlo,
Attorney/kgrant
McCurdy & Candler, L.L.C.
(404) 373-1612
www.mccurdycandler.com
File No. 10-02849 /FHA
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 110
DELINQUENT PROPERTY
TAX SALE
Under and by virtue of certain tax fi fa’s issued by the city clerk, as tax collector for the City of Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia, in favor of the State of Georgia and City of Zebulon, against the following named persons and the property as described next to their respective name(s). There will be sold for cash or certified funds at public outcry, before the city hall door in Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia, between the legal hours of sale, on the first Tuesday in April, 2010, the same being April 6, 2010, and continuing on Wednesday, April 7, 2010, if necessary between the legal hours of sale, 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM. The below listed and described properties, or as much thereof as will satisfy the municipal tax execution on the respective individual and property. The property (ies) hereinafter described have been levied on as the property of the persons whose names immediately precede the property description. Each of the respective parcels of property are located in the City of Zebulon, Pike County, State of Georgia. The years for which said fi fa’s are issued and levied are stated opposite the name of the owner in each case. Each defendant and tenant in possession, if applicable, has been notified of levy time and place of sale. Purchaser shall pay for title, all transfer cost, all taxes, advertising cost and recording fees.
Map & Parcel: 067B 108
Defendant in Fi-Fa: Same
Current Record Holder:
Bogan, Charles E.
CRH Address: PO Box 221
Zebulon, GA 30295
Amount Due: $558.46
Tax Years Due: 2006-2008
Deed Book: 46/486
Legal Description: All that tract of land being in Land Lot 227, 8th District, City of Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia and being known as 219 Industrial Drive, designated as map and parcel # 067B 108, as further described in Deed Book 46, Page 486.
Map & Parcel: 067A 155
Defendant in Fi-Fa: Same
Current Record Holder:
Bogan, Ella Louise
CRH Address: PO Box 221
Zebulon, GA 30295
Amount Due: $333.33
Tax Years Due: 2007-2008
Deed Book: 26/258
Legal Description: All that tract of land being in Land Lot 227, 8th District, the City of Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia and being located on Jackson Street, designated as map and parcel # 067A 155, as further described in Deed Book 26, Page 258.
Map & Parcel: 067B 034A
Defendant in Fi-Fa: Same
Current Record Holder:
Vaughan, Michael W. and Neil R.
CRH Address: PO Box 370
Zebulon, GA 30295
Amount Due: $1,076.11
Tax Years Due: 2008
Deed Book: 148/210
Legal Description: All that tract of land being in Land Lot 228, 8th District, the City of Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia and consisting of 0.48 acres, more or less, being known as 7881 US Highway 19, as shown in Plat Book 8, Page 79.
* Deed Book: Refers to Deed Records located in the Pike County Courthouse, Clerk of Superior Court’s Office where property is more fully described.
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Legal 111
State of Georgia
County of Pike
By virtue of power of sale contained in a Deed to Secure Debt from Thomas A. Gaddis and Lisa J. Gaddis to East Molena Farms, Inc., dated May 17, 2002, recorded May 22, 2002, in Deed Book 385, Page 252, Pike County records, said Deed to Secure Debt being given to secure a note dated May 17, 2002, in the principal amount of $56,700.00, with interest thereon as provided in said note until paid; there will be sold by the undersigned at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the Courthouse door in Pike County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in April, 2010, the following described property:
All that tract or parcel of land, together with all improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in Land Lots 156, 157, and/or 158, 9th District, Pike County, Georgia, being Lot No.2, containing 7.10 acres in East Molena Farms, as shown on a plat of survey prepared by Terra Services, Inc., by Steve J. Reeves, Registered Professional Land Surveyor No. 2765, dated December 1, 1999, recorded in Plat Book 17, Pages 44 - 50, Clerk’s Office, Pike Superior Court. Reference is hereby made to said plat of survey for a more complete description of the property. Being property located at 8083 Old Zebulon Road, Molena GA.
The debt secured by said Deed to Secure Debt and note has been and is hereby declared due because of default under the terms of said note and Deed to Secure Debt. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, including attorney’s fees, if applicable.
The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the Holder of the Security Deed.
Notice of the initiation of proceedings to exercise the said power of sale and to collect attorney’s fees has been given in accordance with the terms of the note secured by said deed. Said property will be sold as the property of Thomas A. Gaddis and Lisa J. Gaddis, subject to outstanding ad valorem taxes and/or assessments and other restrictions, liens, protective covenants, rights of way, easements and other superior matters of record, if any, and the undersigned will execute a deed to the purchaser as provided in the aforementioned Security Deed.
East Molena Farms, Inc
BY: R. Neal Jackson, President
as Attorney in Fact for
Thomas A. Gaddis
and Lisa J. Gaddis
East Molena Farms, Inc.
316 North Broad Street
Monroe, GA 30655
(770) 267-7557
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Legal 112
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 July 9, 2007, by Connie Clark, as grantor, to United Bank, as grantee, and recorded in Deed Book 716 at page 110, 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 Connie Clark, will sell at public outcry before the courthouse door in Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia, on the first Tuesday in April, 2010, 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 Lots 117 and 140 of the 9th Land District of Pike County, Georgia, containing 15.41 acres, and being known as Tract of Larry Morgan and Connie Morgan as shown on that plat of survey prepared by Kendrick-Mercer Associates, Inc., Georgia R.LS., dated August 2, 1977, and recorded in Plat Book 7, page 241, in the Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Pike County, Georgia, which plat is incorporated herein by reference for a more particular description.
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 February 19, 2010.
United Bank
Beck, Owen & Murray
Attorneys, Griffin, Ga.
as Attorney-in-Fact for
Connie Clark
By: Kathy Pippin, P. O. Box 757
Griffin, Ga. 30224
770/412-4941
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Legal 113
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 David Shaw to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., dated 02/13/2009, and Recorded on 02/26/2009 as Book No. 784 and Page No. 8-15, 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 $222,605.00, 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 April, 2010, the following described property: The land referred to in this policy is situated in the State of Georgia, County of Pike, City of Meansville, and described as follows:
All that lot, or parcel of land situated, lying and being in land lot 107 of the 8th land district of Pike County, Georgia, as shown on a plat of survey entitled “Survey prepared for Capital Land and Investments, LLC”, prepared by Terra Services, Inc., dated September 20, 2000, recorded in plat book 17, page 171, Pike County Superior Court records.
The debt secured by said Deed to Secure Debt has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Deed to Secure Debt. Because the debt remains in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in the Deed to Secure Debt and by law, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given). The entity that has full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the mortgage with the debtor is: Chase Home Finance LLC, 3415 Vision Drive, Foreclosure, Columbus, OH 43219, 800-848-9136. 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 1772 McCard Lake Road, Meansville, Georgia 30256 is/are: David Shaw 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
David Shaw
This law firm is acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
20100187408497 Barrett, Daffin & Frappier, L.L.P.
4004 Beltline, Building 2,
Suite 100
Addison, Texas 75001-4417
Telephone: (972) 341-5398.
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Legal 114
Notice of Sale Under Power
State of Georgia
County of Pike
By virtue of the Power of Sale contained in that Security Deed executed and delivered by C and L Associates, Inc. to Regions Bank, dated September 29, 2005, and recorded in Deed Book 606, Page 203, Pike County Records, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of Two Hundred Five Thousand One Hundred Seventy Four Dollars and 75/00 ($205,174.75) with interest thereon as set forth therein, there will be sold at public outcry before the Courthouse door in said County by Regions Bank, during the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in April, 2010, to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property, as follows:
TRACT I All those tracts or parcel of land situate, lying and being in the city of Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia, and being more specifically shown and designated as Lot 1, on that certain plat of survey “Plat for R. Douglas Smith and Johnny D. McLeRoy”, prepared by Moore & Millen Land Surveying, Georgia Registered Land Surveyor, dated March 21, 1994, a copy of which said plat is recorded in Plat Book 12, Page 39, Pike County records, which said plat, together with the metes, bounds, courses and distances shown thereon with respect to Lot 1, is incorporated herein and made a part thereof as fully as if set out herein.
TRACT II: All those tracts or parcel of land situate, lying and being in the City of Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia, and being more specifically shown and designated as Lot 2, on that certain plat of survey “Plat for R. Douglas Smith and Johnny D. McLeRoy”, prepared by Moore & Millen Land Surveying, Georgia Registered Land Surveyor, dated March 21, 1994, a copy of which said plat is recorded in Plat Book 12, Page 39, Pike County records, which said plat, together with the metes, bounds, courses and distances shown thereon with respect to Lot 2, is incorporated herein and made a part thereof as fully as if set out herein.
TRACT III: All those tracts or parcel of land situate, lying and being in the City of Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia, and being more specifically shown and designated as Lot 3, on that certain plat of survey “Plat for R. Douglas Smith and Johnny D. McLeRoy”, prepared by Moore & Millen Land Surveying, Georgia Registered Land Surveyor, dated March 21, 1994, a copy of which said plat is recorded in Flat Book 12, Page 39, Pike County records, which said plat, together with the metes, bounds, courses and distances shown thereon with respect to Lot 3, is incorporated herein and made a part thereof as fully as if set out herein.
Upon information and belief of lender, said properties are commonly known as 161, 167 and 177 Pine Street, Zebulon, Georgia 30295.
The said debt secured by the said Security Deed being in default, said sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses in connection with this foreclosure including but not limited to all accrued and unpaid interest, attorney’s fees and expenses of sale.
Upon the best information and belief of Lender, the above-described property is in the possession of the Borrower, and/or tenants of Borrower or other persons or entities in possession with the consent or acquiescence of Borrower.
Said property will be sold as the property of C and L Associates, Inc., and subject to any outstanding ad valorem real property taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), any matter 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 to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U. S. Bankruptcy Code and to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the security deed.
Regions Bank, as attorney in fact for
C and L Associates, Inc. Michael D. Payne,
Attorney for Regions Bank
McCullough, Payne
& Haan, LLC
171 17th Street, N.W., Suite 975
Atlanta, Georgia 30363
(404) 873-1386
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Legal 115
Notice of Sale Under Power
State of Georgia
County of Pike
By virtue of the Power of Sale contained in that Security Deed executed and delivered by Clifton A. Chambers to Regions Bank, dated January 9, 2006, and recorded in Deed Book 622, Page 304, Pike County Records, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of One Hundred Seventy Seven Thousand Five Hundred Dollars and 0/00 ($177,500.00) with interest thereon as set forth therein, there will be sold at public outcry before the Courthouse door in said County by Regions Bank, during the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in April, 2010, to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property, as follows:
All that tract or parcel of land containing 1.67 acres, more or less, lying and being in Landlot 104 of the 2nd Land District of Pike County, Georgia, and being more particularly shown and designated as LOT 13 1.67 acres according to that certain plat of survey entitled “Final Plat Hidden Falls”, dated January 6, 2005, prepared by Steve J. Reeves, Georgia Registered Professional Land Surveyor #2765, a copy of which said plat is recorded in Plat Book 23, Page 100, 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 1.67 acres, is by this reference incorporated herein in aid of this description as fully as if copied at length herein.
All that tract or-parcel of land containing 1.19 acres, more or less, lying and being in Landlot 104 of the 2nd Land District of Pike County, Georgia, and being more particularly shown and designated as LOT 16 1.19 acres according to that certain plat of Survey entitled “Final Plat Hidden Falls”, dated January 6, 2005, prepared by Steve J. Reeves, Georgia Registered Professional Land Surveyor #2765, a copy of which said plat is recorded in Plat Book 23, Page 100, 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 1.19 acres, is by this reference incorporated herein in aid of this description as fully as if copied at length herein.
All that tract or parcel of land containing 1.04 acres, more or less, lying and being in Landlot 104 of the 2nd Land District of Pike County, Georgia, and being more particularly shown and designated as LOT 17 1.04 acres according to that certain plat of survey entitled “Final Plat Hidden Falls”, dated January 6, 2005, prepared by Steve J. Reeves, Georgia Registered Professional Land Surveyor #2765, a copy of which said plat is recorded in Plat Book 23, Page 100, 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 1.04 acres, is by this reference incorporated herein in aid of this description as fully as if copied at length herein.
All that tract or parcel of land containing 1.00 acres, more or less, lying and being in Landlot 104 of the 2nd Land District of Pike County, Georgia, and being more particularly shown and designated as LOT 20 1.00 acres according to that certain plat of survey entitled “Final Plat Hidden Falls”, dated January 6, 2005, prepared by Steve J. Reeves, Georgia Registered Professional Land Surveyor #2765, a copy of which said plat is recorded in Plat Book 23, Page 100, 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 1.00 acres, is by this reference incorporated herein in aid of this description as fully as if copied at length herein.
All that tract or parcel of land containing 1.03 acres more or ‘less, lying and being in Landlot 104 of the 2nd Land District of Pike County, Georgia, and being more particularly shown and designated as LOT 18 1.03 acres according to that certain plat of survey entitled “Final Plat Hidden Falls”, dated January 6, 2005, prepared by Steve J. Reeves Georgia Registered Professional Land Surveyor #2765, a copy of which said plat is recorded in Plat Book 23, Page 100, 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 1.03 acres, is by this reference incorporated herein in aid of this description as fully as if copied at length herein.
Upon information and belief of lender, said properties are commonly known as Lots 13, 16, 17, 18, and 20, Hidden Falls Subdivision, Griffin, Georgia 30224.
The said debt secured by the said Security Deed being in default, said sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses in connection with this foreclosure including but not limited to all accrued and unpaid interest, attorney’s fees and expenses of sale.
Upon the best information and belief of Lender, the above-described property is in the possession of the Borrower, and/or tenants of Borrower or other persons or entities in possession with the consent or acquiescence of Borrower.
Said property will be sold as the property of Clifton A. Chambers, and subject to any outstanding ad valorem real property taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), any matter 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 to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U. S. Bankruptcy Code and to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the security deed.
Regions Bank,
as attorney in fact for
Clifton A. Chambers
Michael D. Payne,
Attorney for Regions Bank
McCullough, Payne
& Haan, LLC
171 17th Street, N.W., Suite 975
Atlanta, Georgia 30363
(404) 873-1386
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Legal 116
Notice of Sale Under Power
By virtue of the power of sale contained in a Deed to Secure Debt by Sue B. Ingle to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”) as nominee for AMPRO Mortgage Corporation, dated November 23, 2004 and filed for record December 2, 2004 in Deed Book 555, Page 117, Pike County, Georgia records, and securing a Note in the original principal amount of $214,200.00; last transferred to The Bank of New York Mellon f/k/a The Bank of New York as Trustee for the Certificateholders CWALT, Inc. Alternative Loan Trust 2005-J4 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Series 2005-J4 by Assignment filed for recording in 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 April, 2010, by The Bank of New York Mellon f/k/a The Bank of New York as Trustee for the Certificateholders CWALT, Inc. Alternative Loan Trust 2005-J4 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Series 2005-J4 as Attorney-in-Fact for Sue B. Ingle the following property to-wit:
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 159 of the 9th District, Pike County, Georgia, containing 11.976 acres as shown on that certain plat of survey for Sue Ingle by Philip Co Flynn, Jr. RLS #2622 and as recorded in Deed Book 533, Page 187, and as recorded in Plat Book 22, Page 114, Pike County, Georgia records.
The above described property is also known as 1041 Short Cut Road, Molena, GA 30258.
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 Sue B. Ingle .
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. f/k/a Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP, Attn: Jill Balentine, P. O. Box 5170, MS SV314B, Simi Valley, CA 93065, Telephone: 1-888-219-7773. 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 f/k/a The Bank of New York as Trustee for the Certificateholders CWALT, Inc. Alternative Loan Trust 2005-J4 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Series 2005-J4 to negotiate, amend or modify the terms of the Deed to Secure Debt described herein.
The Bank of New York Mellon f/k/a The Bank of New York as Trustee for the Certificateholders CWALT, Inc. Alternative Loan Trust 2005-J4 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Series 2005-J4
as Attorney-in-Fact for
Sue B. Ingle
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 to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
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Legal 117
Notice of Sale Under Power
Georgia, Pike County
Because of default in the payment of the indebtedness, secured by a Security Deed executed by Eliseo Santos Gonzalez to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., dated September 6, 2006 in the amount of $118,700.00, and recorded in Deed Book 666, Page 297, Pike County, Georgia Records; as last transferred to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. by assignment; the undersigned, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. pursuant to said deed and the note thereby secured, has declared the entire amount of said indebtedness due and payable and pursuant to the power of sale contained in said deed, will on the first Tuesday in April, 2010 , during the legal hours of sale, at the Courthouse door in Pike County, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, the property described in said deed to-wit:
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lots 202 and 215 of the 9th Land District, Pike County, Georgia, being Lot 4, Flat Shoals Estates Subdivision, as per plat recorded at Plat Book 8, Pages 205 through 207, Pike County records, to which reference is made for the purpose of incorporated the same as a part herein.
Commonly known as 2371 Strickland Road, Concord, GA 30206 Parcel Number 31-48.
Which has the property address of 2371 Strickland Road, Concord, Georgia., together with all fixtures and other personal property conveyed by said deed.
The sale will be held subject to any unpaid taxes, assessments, rights-of-way, easements, protective covenants or restrictions, liens, and other superior matters of record which may affect said property.
The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the security deed.
Notice has been given of intention to collect attorneys’ fees in accordance with the terms of the note secured by said deed.
Said property will be sold as the property of Eliseo Santos Gonzalez and the proceeds of said sale will be applied to the payment of said indebtedness, the expense of said sale, all as provided in said deed, and the undersigned will execute a deed to the purchaser as provided in the aforementioned Security Deed.
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.
Attorney in Fact for
Eliseo Santos Gonzalez
Anthony DeMarlo,
Attorney/ajackson
McCurdy & Candler, L.L.C.
(404) 373-1612
www.mccurdycandler.com
File No. 10-02524 /CONV
This law firm is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
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Legal 118
Notice of Sale Under Power
Georgia, Pike County
Because of default in the payment of the indebtedness, secured by a Security Deed executed by Jeffrey M. Swaney to Southern Horizon Bank dated January 27, 2005 in the amount of $94,000.00, and recorded in Deed Book 567, Page 42, Pike County, Georgia Records; as last transferred to Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas As Trustee Series 2005-QS9 by assignment; the undersigned, Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas As Trustee Series 2005-QS9 pursuant to said deed and the note thereby secured, has declared the entire amount of said indebtedness due and payable and pursuant to the power of sale contained in said deed, will on the first Tuesday in April, 2010 , during the legal hours of sale, at the Courthouse door in Pike County, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, the property described in said deed to-wit:
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 254 of the 8th District of Pike County, Georgia, and being .50 acres designated as Lot 4 on a plat of survey prepared for J.C Adkerson Estate, prepared by Mark D. Pressley, Ga. R.L.S. #2777, dated 11/26/2002, and revised 5/5/2003, which said plat of survey is incorporated herein and by reference thereto being more particularly described as follows:
Beginning at a point located on the Southern Right-of-Way line of Georgia State Route #18 (60 feet Right of Way), said point being North 86 Degrees 50 Minutes 58 Seconds East 307.38 feet as measured along said Right-of-Way line from its intersection with the Eastern Right-of-Way line of Pope Street (40 feet Right of Way); thence proceeding along the Southern Right-of-way line of Georgia State Route #18 North 86 Degrees 50 Minutes 58 Seconds East 105.83 feet to a point; thence leaving said Right-of-Way line South 01 Degree 47 Minutes 44 Seconds East 200.06 feet to a point; thence proceeding South 87 Degrees 14 Minutes 24 Seconds West 52.33 feet to a point; thence proceeding South 03 Degrees 00 Minutes 00 Seconds East 11.98 feet to a point; thence proceeding South 86 Degrees 50 minutes 58 Seconds East 53.75 Feet to a point; thence proceeding North 01 Degrees 47 Minutes 44 Seconds West 211.68 feet to a point located on the Southern Right-of-Way line of Georgia State Rout #18, said point being the Point of Beginning.
Which has the property address of 15542 Concord St, Zebulon, Georgia., together with all fixtures and other personal property conveyed by said deed.
The sale will be held subject to any unpaid taxes, assessments, rights-of-way, easements, protective covenants or restrictions, liens, and other superior matters of record which may affect said property.
The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the security deed.
Notice has been given of intention to collect attorneys’ fees in accordance with the terms of the note secured by said deed.
Said property will be sold as the property of Jeffrey M. Swaney and the proceeds of said sale will be applied to the payment of said indebtedness, the expense of said sale, all as provided in said deed, and the undersigned will execute a deed to the purchaser as provided in the aforementioned Security Deed.
Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas As Trustee Series 2005-QS9
Attorney in Fact for
Jeffrey M. Swaney
Anthony DeMarlo,
Attorney/canderson
McCurdy & Candler, L.L.C.
(404) 373-1612
www.mccurdycandler.com
File No. 09-22379 /CONV
This law firm is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
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Legal 119
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 Richard L. Hightower to Southern Crescent Mortgage & Investment Corporation dated November 21, 2005, and recorded in Deed Book 619, Page 72, Pike County Records, said Security Deed having been last sold, assigned, transferred and conveyed to Midfirst Bank, by Assignment securing a Note in the original principal amount of $132,914.00, 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, April 6, 2010, during the legal hours of sale, before the Courthouse door in said County, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, the property described in said Deed, to-wit:
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being situate in Land Lot 85, of the 9th Land District, Pike County, Georgia, and being more particularly shown and designated as Parcel “C”, 2.00 acres, more or less, as shown on Plat of Survey entitled Survey for Mitch Blout, Reginald Blout and David Blout, dated 12/19102, prepared by Mark D. Pressley, Georgia Registered Land Surveyor #2777, recorded in Plat Book 22, Page 4, Pike County, Georgia Records, which plat is incorporated herein by reference for a more complete description.
Also included is a 2006 Southern Home mobile home with serial #DSD4AL46020AB, MODEL #SS6813, which, by intentions of the parties, shall constitute a part of the realty and shall pass with it.
Said property is known as 1517 Weems Road, Molena, GA 30258, together with all fixtures and personal property attached to and constituting a part of said property, if any.
Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, whether or not now due and payable), the right of redemption of any taxing authority, any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above.
The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the security deed.
Notice has been given of intention to collect attorney’s fees in accordance with the terms of the Note secured by said Deed.
Said property will be sold as the property of Richard L. Hightower, the property, to the best information, knowledge and belief of the undersigned, being presently in the possession of Richard L. Hightower, 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.
Midfirst Bank as
Attorney-in-Fact for
Richard L. Hightower
File no. 10-001465
Shapiro & Swertfeger, LLP*
Attorneys and
Counselors at Law
2872 Woodcock Blvd.,
Suite 100
Atlanta, GA 30341-3941
(770)220-2535/KLM
HYPERLINK
“http://www.swertfeger.net” www.swertfeger.net
*The law firm is acting as a debt collector. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
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Legal 120
State of Georgia
County of Pike
Notice of Sale Under Power
Because of a default in the payment of the indebtedness secured by a Security Deed executed by Gary Davis and Joni Davis to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. dated January 23, 2006, and recorded in Deed Book 627, Page 59, Pike County Records, said Security Deed having been last sold, assigned, transferred and conveyed to US Bank National Association as Trustee, by Assignment securing a Note in the original principal amount of $248,000.00, the holder thereof pursuant to said Deed and Note thereby secured has declared the entire amount of said indebtedness due and payable and, pursuant to the power of sale contained in said Deed, will on the first Tuesday, April 6, 2010, during the legal hours of sale, before the Courthouse door in said County, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, the property described in said Deed, to-wit:
All that certain piece or plat of land situated in the City of Griffin, County of Pike, in the State of Georgia, described as follows, to-wit: all that tract or parcel of land containing 1.54 acres, more or less, lying and being in land lot 70 of the second district, Pike County, Georgia, being more particularly shown and designated as lot 7 – 1.54 acres according to that certain plat of survey entitled “Final Plat Wellington”, sheet 3 or 4, dates May 12, 2000, prepared by Steve J. reeves, Georgia registered professional land surveyor #2765, a copy of which said plat is recorded in plat book 18, page 24, Pike County, Georgia records, I which plat reference is made for a more detailed description.
property is known as 72 Cambridge Drive North, Griffin, GA 30224, together with all fixtures and personal property attached to and constituting a part of said property, if any.
Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, whether or not now due and payable), the right of redemption of any taxing authority, any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above.
The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the security deed.
Notice has been given of intention to collect attorney’s fees in accordance with the terms of the Note secured by said Deed.
Said property will be sold as the property of Gary Davis and Joni Davis, the property, to the best information, knowledge and belief of the undersigned, being presently in the possession of Gary Davis and Joni Davis, and the proceeds of said sale will be applied to the payment of said indebtedness and all the expenses of said sale, including attorney’s fees, all as provided in said Deed, and the balance, if any, will be distributed as provided by law.
US Bank National Association as Trustee as Attorney-in-Fact for Gary Davis and Joni Davis
File no. 10-001330
Shapiro & Swertfeger, LLP*
Attorneys and Counselors at Law
2872 Woodcock Blvd., Suite 100
Atlanta, GA 30341-3941
(770)220-2535/KF
HYPERLINK
“http://www.swertfeger.net” www.swertfeger.net
*The law firm is acting as a debt collector. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
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Legal 121
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 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, April 6, 2010, during the legal hours of sale, before the Courthouse door in said County, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, the property described in said Deed, to-wit:
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in land lot 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, the property, to the best information, knowledge and belief of the undersigned, being presently in the possession of Sammy J. Bingham, 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
File no. 10-001412
Shapiro & Swertfeger, LLP*
Attorneys and Counselors at Law
2872 Woodcock Blvd., Suite 100
Atlanta, GA 30341-3941
(770)220-2535/BMB
HYPERLINK
“http://www.swertfeger.net” www.swertfeger.net
*The law firm is acting as a debt collector. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
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Legal 122
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 Joseph R. Gore to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. dated December 12, 2006, and recorded in Deed Book 682, Page 208, 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 $262,000.00, 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, April 6, 2010, during the legal hours of sale, before the Courthouse door in said County, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, the property described in said Deed, to-wit:
All that lot tract or parcel of land situate, lying and being in land lot 123 of the 2nd land district of Pike County, Georgia and being more particularly identified as area 2.00 acres on that certain “Property survey for Joseph Robert Gore” dated April 21, 2005 by Kenneth Edward Presley, RLS, and being recorded in plat book 23, page 65, Pike County, Georgia records. said plat is incorporated herein by reference thereto.
Being the same property conveyed to Joseph R. Gore by deed from Joseph R. Gore, Sr. recorded 06/05/2005 in deed book 585 page 159, in the office of the clerk of the Superior Court of Pike County, Georgia.
Said property is known as 1509 Shackelford Road, 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 Joseph R. Gore, the property, to the best information, knowledge and belief of the undersigned, being presently in the possession of Joseph R. Gore and Tammy Teresa Gore, 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 Joseph R. Gore his successor in title being Joseph R. Gore and Tammy Teresa Gore
File no. 10-001515
Shapiro & Swertfeger, LLP*
Attorneys and Counselors at Law
2872 Woodcock Blvd., Suite 100
Atlanta, GA 30341-3941
(770)220-2535/BMB
HYPERLINK
“http://www.swertfeger.net” www.swertfeger.net
*The law firm is acting as a debt collector. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
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Legal 96
Notice to Debtors and Creditors
All creditors of the Estate of Albert N. Bradley, deceased, late of Pike County, are hereby notified to render their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to said Estate are required to make immediate payment to the undersigned.
This 4th day of February, 2010.
Executor: Barbara B. Boyd
311 Snead Road
Fayetteville, GA 30215
770-460-6354
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Legal 98
Notice
Georgia, Pike County
Probate Court
To: Robert Monroe Pilkenton, Jr. and Wayne L. Pilkenton
Carolyn S. Pilkenton has petitioned to be appointed Administrator of the estate of Robert Monroe Pilkenton, 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. §53-12-232. All interested parties are hereby notified to show cause why said petition should not be granted. All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections, and must be filed with the court on or before March 22, 2010. All pleadings/objections must be signed before a notary public or before a probate court clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your pleadings/objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact probate court personnel at the following address/telephone number for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed, a hearing will be scheduled at a later date. If no objections are filed, the petition may be granted without a hearing.
/s/Lynn S. Brandenburg
Probate Judge
P.O. Box 324
Zebulon, GA 30295
770-567-8734
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Legal 99
Notice
Georgia, Pike County
Probate Court
Mary B. Pilkenton has petitioned to be appointed Administrator of the estate of William James Pilkenton, 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. §53-12-232. All interested parties are hereby notified to show cause why said petition should not be granted. All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections, and must be filed with the court on or before March 22, 2010. All pleadings/objections must be signed before a notary public or before a probate court clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your pleadings/objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact probate court personnel at the following address/telephone number for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed, a hearing will be scheduled at a later date. If no objections are filed, the petition may be granted without a hearing.
/s/Lynn S. Brandenburg
Probate Judge
P.O. Box 324
Zebulon, GA 30295
770-567-8734
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Legal 102
Notice
Georgia, Pike County
Probate Court
Gary Neal and Maxine Neal has petitioned to be appointed Administrator of the estate of Gary Throne Neal, deceased, of said County. The petitioner has also applied for waiver of bond and/or grant of certain powers contained in O.C.G.A. §53-12-232. All interested parties are hereby notified to show cause why said petition should not be granted. All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections, and must be filed with the court on or before March 29, 2010. All pleadings/objections must be signed before a notary public or before a probate court clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your pleadings/objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact probate court personnel at the following address/telephone number for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed, a hearing will be scheduled at a later date. If no objections are filed, the petition may be granted without a hearing.
/s/Lynn S. Brandenburg
Probate Judge
P.O. Box 324
Zebulon, GA 30295
770-567-8734
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Hazel Bankston Osbolt , 85, of Pike County, died Thursday, Feb. 25, 2010. Services will be held Saturday, Feb. 27, at 1 p.m., at Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery. Friends may visit the family one hour prior at the graveside.

Richard J. Adams, 83, of Concord died Friday, Feb. 19, 2010. Services will be held Thursday, Feb. 25, at 3 p.m. at Haisten McCullough Funeral Home. Friends may visit the family Thursday one hour prior to the service.

Legal 96
Notice to Debtors and Creditors
All creditors of the Estate of Albert N. Bradley, deceased, late of Pike County, are hereby notified to render their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to said Estate are required to make immediate payment to the undersigned.
This 4th day of February, 2010.
Executor: Barbara B. Boyd
311 Snead Road
Fayetteville, GA 30215
770-460-6354
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Legal 98
Notice
Georgia, Pike County
Probate Court
To: Robert Monroe Pilkenton, Jr. and Wayne L. Pilkenton
Carolyn S. Pilkenton has petitioned to be appointed Administrator of the estate of Robert Monroe Pilkenton, 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. §53-12-232. All interested parties are hereby notified to show cause why said petition should not be granted. All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections, and must be filed with the court on or before March 22, 2010. All pleadings/objections must be signed before a notary public or before a probate court clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your pleadings/objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact probate court personnel at the following address/telephone number for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed, a hearing will be scheduled at a later date. If no objections are filed, the petition may be granted without a hearing.
/s/Lynn S. Brandenburg
Probate Judge
P.O. Box 324
Zebulon, GA 30295
770-567-8734
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Legal 99
Notice
Georgia, Pike County
Probate Court
Mary B. Pilkenton has petitioned to be appointed Administrator of the estate of William James Pilkenton, 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. §53-12-232. All interested parties are hereby notified to show cause why said petition should not be granted. All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections, and must be filed with the court on or before March 22, 2010. All pleadings/objections must be signed before a notary public or before a probate court clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your pleadings/objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact probate court personnel at the following address/telephone number for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed, a hearing will be scheduled at a later date. If no objections are filed, the petition may be granted without a hearing.
/s/Lynn S. Brandenburg
Probate Judge
P.O. Box 324
Zebulon, GA 30295
770-567-8734
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Legal 101
Aging Services Bid Notice
and Request For Proposal
SFY 2011
(July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2011)
The Three Rivers Regional Commission (TRRC)/Southern Crescent Area Agency on Aging (SCAAA) is accepting bids for Aging Program Services for the Lamar County Senior Center Program, Congregate and Home Delivered Meals. The Planning and Service Area covers DHR Region 4, including Lamar County. All inquiries and requests for RFP packages should be made to TRRC/SCAAA, P.O. Box 1600, 13273 Highway 34 East, Franklin, Georgia 30217, or e-mail:
jyshirley@threeriversrc.com, telephone 678-552-2853. RFP Release 2/18/10, 4 p.m.; Offerer’s Conference 3/3/10, 10 a.m.; Fiscal Training for Uniform Cost Methodology 3/3/10, 11 a.m.; Proposals due 3/10/10, 4 p.m.; Award announcement 3/15/10, 4 p.m. EOE
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Legal 67
Notice of Sale Under Power
State of Georgia
County of Pike
Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a certain Deed to Secure Debt given by William Larry Bowlin, Grantor(s), in favor of The First National Bank of Barnesville, Grantee(s), dated October 15, 2003; recorded in Deed Book 487, page(s) 197-204, Pike County, Georgia Records; said Deed to Secure Debt securing an extension of credit contained in a Note dated March 6, 2008, in the principal amount of Seven Hundred Sixty Five Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy Three and 92/100 Dollars ($765,873.92), with interest from date at the rate stated in said Note on the unpaid balance until paid, there will be sold by the undersigned at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash during the legal hours of sale before the door of the Courthouse of Pike County, Georgia, on the first Tuesday in March, 2010, to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property:
Tract 1: All that tract or parcel of land containing 106.61 acres, more or less, lying and being in Land Lot 15 of the Ninth Land District of Pike County, Georgia, and being more particularly shown and designated as TOTAL AREA 106.61 ACRES according to that certain plat of survey entitled “Survey for Larry Bowlin,” dated October 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 156, 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 106.61 acres, is by this reference incorporated herein in aid of this description as fully as if copied at length herein.
Tract 2: All that tract or parcel of land containing 13.33 acres, more or less, lying and being in Land Lot 15 of the Ninth Land District of Pike County, Georgia, and being more particularly shown and designated as LOT 1 – 13.33 ACRES according to that certain plat of survey entitled “Final Plat for Creekside Farms,” dated March 21, 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 42, 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 13.33 acres, is by this reference incorporated herein in aid of this description as fully as if copied at length herein.
Tract 3: All that tract or parcel of land containing 13.64 acres, more or less, lying and being in Land Lot 15 of the Ninth Land District of Pike County, Georgia, and being more particularly shown and designated as LOT 7 – 13.64 ACRES according to that certain plat of survey entitled “Final Plat for Creekside Farms,” dated March 21, 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 42, 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 13.64 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 Deed to Secure Debt and Note has been and is hereby declared due and payable in full because of, among other possible events of default, non-payment of monthly installments on said loan, pursuant to the terms of said Deed to Secure Debt and Note. Time was made the essence of the contract, and the note contained a provision for the payment of 15 percent of the principal and interest as attorney’s fees, if collected by law or through an attorney at law. Notice has been given of intention to enforce provisions for collection of attorney’s fees and foreclosure in accordance with legal requirements and the terms of the Deed to Secure Debt and Note. The indebtedness remaining in default, the sale will be made for the purpose of applying proceeds thereof to the payment of the indebtedness secured by the Deed to Secure Debt, accrued interest and expenses of the sale and other sums secured by the Deed to Secure Debt including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given), and the remainder if any shall be applied as provided by law.
The said Deed to Secure Debt contains a power of sale, authorizing the Grantee, as attorney in fact for Grantor therein to sell the property conveyed thereby in order to satisfy said note, as well as subsequent advances, after advertising the same once a week for four weeks in the official gazette of said County, and in accordance with said power of sale.
Said property will be sold subject to, outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants and matters to record superior to the Deed to Secure Debt first set out above.
The entity that has full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the mortgage with the debtor is: The First National Bank of Barnesville, Zebulon Branch, 607 Highway 19 North, Zebulon, Georgia 30295. Please understand that a secured creditor is not required by law to negotiate, amend, or modify the terms of the mortgage instrument.
To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is William Larry Bowlin, or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as Tracts 1, 2, and 3 County Farm Road.
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.
First National Bank of Barnesville as Attorney in Fact for William Larry Bowlin
by his agent The Law Firm of Stephen D. Ott, P.C.
380 Stonewall Avenue W,
Fayetteville, GA 30214
770-692-2600
This law firm is acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
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Legal 68
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 January 17, 2002, by John Thomas Herndon II, as grantor, to United Bank, as grantee, and recorded in Deed Book 364 at page 244, 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 John Thomas Herndon II, will sell at public outcry before the courthouse door in Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia, on the first Tuesday in March, 2010, 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 133 of the Eighth Land District of Pike County, Georgia, containing 3.00 acres, and being depicted as Tract “B” on that survey entitled “Prepared for C. H. Herndon” by William M. Herndon, Jr., Herndon & Betterton, Inc., Land Surveying/Planning Development Design & Supervision, GRLS No. 1883, dated November 25, 1997, the description, metes and bounds in said plat being incorporated by reference herein as to Tract “B”.
NOTE: The above-referenced plat is recorded in Plat Book 14, page 208, Pike County, Georgia records.
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 January 22, 2010.
United Bank
Beck, Owen & Murray
Attorneys, Griffin, Ga.
as Attorney-in-Fact for
John Thomas Herndon II
By: Kathy Pippin, P. O. Box 757
Griffin, Ga. 30224
770/412-4941
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Legal 69
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 February 26, 2007, by James D. Jeffries and Angel L. Jeffries, as grantor, to United Bank, as grantee, and recorded in Deed Book 693 at page 21, 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 James D. Jeffries and Angel L. Jeffries, will sell at public outcry before the courthouse door in Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia, on the first Tuesday in March, 2010, during the legal hours of sale to the highest and best bidder, for cash, the property described in said security deed, to-wit:
TRACT 1: All that tract or parcel of land containing 30.05 acres, more or less, lying and being in Land Lots 91 and 102 of the Eighth Land District of Pike County, Georgia, and being more particularly shown and designated as Tract 1 – 30.05 ACRES according to that certain plat of survey entitled “Survey for James D. Jeffries”, dated February 6, 2007, prepared by Steve J. Reeves, Georgia Registered Professional Land Surveyor #2765, a copy of which said plat is recorded in Plat Book 25, page 22, 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 30.05 acres, is by this reference incorporated herein in aid of this description as fully as if copied at length herein.
TRACT 2: All that tract or parcel of land containing 10.14 acres, more or less, lying and being in Land Lot 91 of the Eighth Land District of Pike County, Georgia, and being more particularly shown and designated as Tract 2 – 10.14 ACRES according to that certain plat of survey entitled “Survey for James D. Jeffries”, dated February 6, 2007, prepared by Steve J. Reeves, Georgia Registered Professional Land Surveyor #2765, a copy of which said plat is recorded in Plat Book 25, page 22, 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 10.14 acres, is by this reference incorporated herein in aid of this description as fully as if copied at length herein.
LESS AND EXCEPT: All that tract or parcel of land, containing 6.005 acres, situate, lying and being in Land Lot 91 of the Eighth Land District of Pike County, Georgia, and being more particularly shown and designated as TRACT 2, according to that certain plat of survey entitled “Survey for James D. Jeffries”, dated May 18, 2007, prepared by Steve J. Reeves, Georgia Registered Professional Land Surveyor #2765, a copy of which said plat is recorded in Plat Book 25, page 58, 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 6.00 acres, is by this reference, incorporated herein as if copied fully and completely at length herein.
This is a portion of the identical real estate conveyed to James D. Jeffries and Angel Jeffries by Warranty Deed of United Bank, A Financial Institution, dated February 26, 2006, of record in Deed Book 693, page 19, said Pike County Clerk’s Office.
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 January 22, 2010.
United Bank
Beck, Owen & Murray
Attorneys, Griffin, Ga.
as Attorney-in-Fact for
James D. Jeffries and Angel L. Jeffries
By: Kathy Pippin, P. O. Box 757
Griffin, Ga. 30224
770/412-4941
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Legal 70
Notice of Sale Under Power
Contained in Security Deed
State of Georgia
County of Pike
Pursuant to a power of sale contained in a certain security deed executed by Gerald D. Smith and Cherrie Smith, hereinafter referred to as Grantor, to Ameriquest Mortgage Company recorded in Deed Book 563, beginning at page 139, and reformed at Deed Book 818, Page 332, of the deed records of the Clerk of the Superior Court of the aforesaid state and county, and by virtue of a default in the payment of the debt secured by said security deed, the undersigned attorney-in-fact for the aforesaid Grantor (which attorney-in-fact is the present holder of said security deed and note secured thereby) will sell before the door of the courthouse in said county within the legal hours of sale, for cash, to the highest bidder on the first Tuesday in March, 2010, the property which, as of the time of the execution of said security deed, was described as set forth in the attached Exhibit “A”.
EXHIBIT “A”: All that tract or parcel of Land containing 6.77 acres, more or less, lying and being in Land Lot 99 of the Ninth Land District of Pike County, Georgia, and being more particularly shown and designated as Lot 8-A 6.77 acres according to that certain plat of: Lot 8-B Mt. View Subdivision, prepared for: Rebecca Brannon”, Dated October 3, 1994, prepared By J. R. Wood, Georgia Registered Professional Land Surveyor, a copy of which said plat recorded at Plat Book 12, Page 211, 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 Lot 8-A containing 6.77 acres, is by this reference incorporated herein in aid of this description as fully as if copied at length herein.
162 Mt View Road
Molena, GA 30258
Said sale will be made subject to the following items which may affect the title to said property: All restrictive covenants, easements and rights-of-way appearing of record, if any; all zoning ordinances; matters which would be disclosed by an accurate survey or by an inspection of the property; all outstanding and/or unpaid taxes which may be liens upon the property; all outstanding or unpaid bills and assessments for street improvements, curbing, garbage, water, sewage and public utilities which may be liens upon said property The entity that has full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the Note and Security Deed is American Home Mortgage Servicing, Inc., 4600 Regent Blvd., Suite 200, Irving, TX 75063-2250, (800) 358-8426.
To the best of the undersigned’s knowledge and belief, the party in possession of the property is believed to be Gerald D. Smith and Cherrie Smith or tenant(s).
Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee, in trust for the registered holders of Ameriquest Mortgage Securities, Inc. Asset backed pass through certificates, series 2005-R2,
As Transferee and Assignee,
As attorney-in-fact for the
aforesaid Grantor
Campbell & Brannon, LLC
Attorney at Law
990 Hammond Drive
Suite 800
One Lakeside Commons
Atlanta, Georgia 30328
(770) 392-0041
This law firm is attempting to collect a debt, and any
information obtained will be used for that purpose.
AHM/Gerald D. Smith and Cherrie Smith/08-53990F1
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Legal 71
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 Brandy S. Clark to United Mortgage Associates, Inc., dated 11/30/2007, and Recorded on 12/07/2007 as Book No. 733 and Page No. 93-111, 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 $100,000.00, 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 March, 2010, the following described property:
All that lot, tract or parcel of land situate, lying and being in land lot 228, of the ninth land district of Pike County, Georgia, and being known and designated as lot 11, containing 2.025 acres, as shown on a property survey of St. Lawrence Square Subdivision, prepared by J. Harold Smith, registered land surveyor, dated May 16, 1973, a copy of which said plat is recorded in plat book 3, page 267, of the Pike County superior court records. said plat and the metes and bounds, courses and distances as shown thereon, are hereby incorporated herein by reference and made a part of this description.
Said lot 11, as shown on said plat, is bounded, as follows: north-east, by lot 10, as shown on said plat; east by lot 9, as shown on said plat; as shown on said plat; south by property now or formerly owned by Hulett Park; southwest by lot 12, as shown on said plat; and northwest by Zachariah Road.
The debt secured by said Deed to Secure Debt has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Deed to Secure Debt.
Because the debt remains in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in the Deed to Secure Debt and by law, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given). The entity that has full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the mortgage with the debtor is: Chase Home Finance, LLC, 3415 Vision Drive, Foreclosure, Columbus, OH 43219, 800-848-9136. 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 144 Zachariah Road, Molena, Georgia 30258 is/are: Brandy S. Clark 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
Brandy S. Clark.
This law firm is acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
20100187400028
Barrett, Daffin & Frappier, L.L.P.
4004 Beltline, Building 2,
Suite 100
Addison, Texas 75001-4417
Telephone: (972) 341-5398.
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Legal 73
State of Georgia
County of Pike
Notice of Sale Under Power
Because of a default in the payment of the indebtedness secured by a Security Deed executed by Donald R. McDermitt to First Realty Mortgage Corporation dated April 27, 2001, and recorded in Deed Book 324, Page 307, Pike County Records, said Security Deed having been last sold, assigned, transferred and conveyed to Washington Mutual Home Loans, Inc. by Assignment securing a Note in the original principal amount of $139,000.00, the holder thereof pursuant to said Deed and Note thereby secured has declared the entire amount of said indebtedness due and payable and, pursuant to the power of sale contained in said Deed, will on the first Tuesday, March 2, 2010, during the legal hours of sale, before the Courthouse door in said County, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, the property described in said Deed, to-wit:
All that tract or parcel of land, with house and all other improvements located thereon, lying and being in Land Lot 27 of the 2nd District of Pike County, Georgia, being Lot 6 of Hunter Estates as shown on plat of Hunter Estates recorded in Plat Book 17, pages 97 - 99, Pike County Records. The description of said property as contained on said plat is hereby incorporated herein and made an essential part hereof by reference.
Said property is known as 1155 Melville Brown Road, Williamson, GA 30292, together with all fixtures and personal property attached to and constituting a part of said property, if any.
Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, whether or not now due and payable), the right of redemption of any taxing authority, any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above.
The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the security deed.
Notice has been given of intention to collect attorney’s fees in accordance with the terms of the Note secured by said Deed.
Said property will be sold as the property of Donald R. McDermitt, the property, to the best information, knowledge and belief of the undersigned, being presently in the possession of Donald R. McDermitt, and the proceeds of said sale will be applied to the payment of said indebtedness and all the expenses of said sale, including attorney’s fees, all as provided in said Deed, and the balance, if any, will be distributed as provided by law.
JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association successor in interest from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, as Receiver for Washington Mutual Bank, formerly know as Washington Mutual Bank, FA, successor in interest to Washington Mutual Home Loans, Inc. as Attorney-in-Fact for Donald R. McDermitt
File no. 09-020507
Shapiro & Swertfeger, LLP*
Attorneys and Counselors at Law
2872 Woodcock Blvd., Suite 100
Atlanta, GA 30341-3941
(770)220-2535/BMB
HYPERLINK
“http://www.swertfeger.net” www.swertfeger.net
*The law firm is acting as a debt collector. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
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Legal 74
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 Horace Passmore to Regions Bank DBA Regions Mortgage dated November 28, 2001, and recorded in Deed Book 355, Page 193, Pike County Records, securing a Note in the original principal amount of $115,200.00, 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, March 2, 2010, during the legal hours of sale, before the Courthouse door in said County, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, the property described in said Deed, to-wit:
All that lot, tract or parcel of land situate, lying and being in Land Lot 89, 2nd Land District, Pike County, Georgia, being known and designated as Lot 1 as shown on plat of survey entitled, “Property Survey for Horace Passmore”, dated October 29, 2001, prepared by Conkio-Lane & Associates, RLS, said plat is recorded in Plat Book 19, Page 119, Pike County Superior Court records. Said plat together with the metes, bounds, courses and distances as shown thereon is incorporated by reference and made a part hereof as fully as if set out herein.
Said property is known as 457 Buchanan Road, 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 Horace Passmore, the property, to the best information, knowledge and belief of the undersigned, being presently in the possession of Horace Passmore and Patricia Passmore, 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.
Regions Bank DBA Regions Mortgage as Attorney-in-Fact for Horace Passmore his successors in title being Horace Passmore and Patricia Passmore
File no. 09-020319
Shapiro & Swertfeger, LLP*
Attorneys and Counselors at Law
2872 Woodcock Blvd., Suite 100
Atlanta, GA 30341-3941
(770)220-2535/ASR
HYPERLINK
“http://www.swertfeger.net” www.swertfeger.net
*The law firm is acting as a debt collector. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
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Legal 75
Notice of Sale Under Power
Georgia, Pike County
Because of default in the payment of the indebtedness, secured by a Security Deed executed by Jerry T. Bivens to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. dated April 23, 2004 in the amount of $128,981.00, and recorded in Deed Book 519, Page 59, Pike County, Georgia Records; as last transferred to CitiMortgage, Inc. by assignment; the undersigned, CitiMortgage, Inc. pursuant to said deed and the note thereby secured, has declared the entire amount of said indebtedness due and payable and pursuant to the power of sale contained in said deed, will on the first Tuesday in March, 2010 , during the legal hours of sale, at the Courthouse door in Pike County, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, the property described in said deed to-wit:
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 238 of the 1st Land district of Pike County, Georgia, containing 2.17 Acres, and being more particularly designated as Tract 2 2.17 Acres on a Plat of Survey captioned Boundary Survey prepared for Colwell-Turner Profit Sharing Plan & Trust dated 7/09/99, prepared by Terra Services, Inc., a copy of which said plat is recorded in Plat Book 16, Page 17, of the Records of Clerk of Superior Court of Pike County, Georgia; and which said plat is incorporated herein by reference for a more complete and detailed description.
Which has the property address of 854 Hood Road, Concord, Georgia., together with all fixtures and other personal property conveyed by said deed.
The sale will be held subject to any unpaid taxes, assessments, rights-of-way, easements, protective covenants or restrictions, liens, and other superior matters of record which may affect said property.
The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the security deed.
Notice has been given of intention to collect attorneys’ fees in accordance with the terms of the note secured by said deed.
Said property will be sold as the property of Jerry T. Bivens 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.
CitiMortgage, Inc.
Attorney in Fact for
Jerry T. Bivens
Anthony DeMarlo,
Attorney/thayle
McCurdy & Candler, L.L.C.
(404) 373-1612
www.mccurdycandler.com
File No. 09-12993 /FHA
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 76
Notice of Sale Under Power
Georgia, Pike County
Because of default in the payment of the indebtedness, secured by a Security Deed executed by Chad Lunsford and Tiffany Lunsford and Chad K Lunsford and Tiffany H Lunsford to HomeBanc Mortgage Corporation dated July 28, 2006 in the amount of $164,000.00, and recorded in Deed Book 658, Page 280, Pike County, Georgia Records; as last transferred to EMC Mortgage Corporation by assignment; the undersigned, EMC Mortgage Corporation 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 March, 2010 , during the legal hours of sale, at the Courthouse door in Pike County, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, the property described in said deed to-wit:
All that lot, tract or parcel of land situate, lying and being in Land Lot 160 of the First Land District of Pike County, Georgia, being Lot 11 of Roundtree Estates Subdivision, as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 23, page 137, Pike County Superior Court Records., which plat is incorporated herein by reference.
Located on the above described property is a dwelling known and designated as 140 Roundtree Way, Williamson, Georgia.
Which has the property address of 140 Roundtree, Williamson, 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 Chad Lunsford and Tiffany Lunsford and Chad K Lunsford and Tiffany H Lunsford 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.
EMC Mortgage Corporation
Attorney in Fact for
Chad Lunsford and Tiffany Lunsford and Chad K Lunsford and Tiffany H Lunsford
Anthony DeMarlo,
Attorney/thayle
McCurdy & Candler, L.L.C.
(404) 373-1612
www.mccurdycandler.com
File No. 10-01137 /FNMA
This law firm is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
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Billy Hugh Brannon, age 31, of Meansville, died Friday, Feb. 19, 2010. Services were held Monday, Feb. 22, at 11 a.m., at Mountain View Baptist Church in Thomaston. Friends visited the family Sunday evening from 4 to 6 p.m. at the funeral home.