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Joseph Marty Sullivan, 54, of Concord, died May 8, 2010. Services will be he;d Monday, May 10 at 2 p.m. sat Moody Funeral Home. Friends visited the family Sunday from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. [Full story »] 

Beulah Mae Garrett Ogletree, 84, of Barnesville died Thursday, May 6, 2010. Services will be held Saturday, May 8, at 3 p.m. at Williams Funeral Home. Friends may visit the family at the funeral home one hour prior to service time. [Full story »] 

Legal 203
Notice
Georgia, Pike County
Probate Court
Michael Wesley has petitioned to be appointed Administrator of the estate of Joseph D. Wesley, Jr., 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 May 24, 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 208
Notice
Georgia, Pike County
Probate Court
Melton Mays has petitioned for Melton Mays to be appointed Administrator of the estate of Ozella Williams, 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 May 31, 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
P.O. Box 324
Zebulon, GA 30295
770-567-8734
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Legal 209
Notice
Georgia, Pike County
Probate Court
Melton Mays has petitioned for Melton Mays to be appointed Administrator of the estate of Mary White, 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 May 31, 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
P.O. Box 324
Zebulon, GA 30295
770-567-8734
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Legal 210
Notice
Georgia, Pike County
Probate Court
Teresa Jones has petitioned for Teresa Jones to be appointed Administrator of the estate of Lillian Mae Dumas, 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 May 31, 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
P.O. Box 324
Zebulon, GA 30295
770-567-8734
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Legal 211
Notice
Georgia, Pike County
Probate Court
Teresa Jones has petitioned for Teresa Jones to be appointed Administrator of the estate of Lester Dumas, 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 May 31, 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
P.O. Box 324
Zebulon, GA 30295
770-567-8734
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Legal 212
In the Superior Court
of Pike County
State of Georgia
Civil Action No. 2010CV-13
State of Georgia ex. rel.
VS
One 2001 Ford F-150 Truck; VIN #1FTZF1727NA42348; Tag No. ATM2272
Defendant, in rem
IN RE: Jeff Harper, 38 Virginia Lee Blvd., Jackson, Georgia 30233.
Tracy Harper, 38 Virginia Lee Blvd., Jackson, Georgia 30233.
Notice of Summons
You are hereby notified that the above-styled action seeking the forfeiture of certain property more particularly described above was filed in said Court on the 5th day of March, 2010, pursuant to the Official Code of Georgia Annotated Sec. 16-16-2:
Said action alleges that you may have an interest in the above stated property. You are hereby commanded and required to file with the Clerk of said Court and serve upon Scott L. Ballard, District Attorney, Griffin Judicial Circuit, P.O. Box 871, Thomaston, Georgia 30286, an answer to the complaint within thirty (30) days of this filing.
This the 5th day of March, 2010.
/s/April Jackson
Clerk of the Superior Court
Pike County
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Legal 202
Notice of Sale Under Power
Georgia, Pike County
Because of default in the payment of the indebtedness, secured by a Security Deed executed by Deborah Dennis and John Wayne Dennis to Southern Crescent Mortgage & Investment Corp. dated August 20, 2001 in the amount of $126,925.00, and recorded in Deed Book 339, Page 313, 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 JUNE , 2010 , during the legal hours of sale, at the Courthouse door in Pike County, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, the property described in said deed to-wit:
All that tract or parcel of land situate, lying and being in Land Lots 200 & 217 of the 1st Land District of Pike County, Georgia, and being more particularly designated as Lot No. 4, containing 3.05 acres, as shown in a plat of survey entitled Regional Properties, Inc., dated June 11, 1999, Steven A. Coleman and Associates, Inc., Georgia Registered Land Surveyor, and recorded in Plat Book 16, Page 28, Clerks Office of Pike County Superior Court in which reference is made for a more complete and accurate description.
Located on the above described property is a dwelling known and designated as 708 Turner Road, Williamson, Georgia.
Which has the property address of 708 Turner Road, 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 Deborah Dennis and John Wayne Dennis 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
Deborah Dennis and
John Wayne Dennis
Anthony DeMarlo,
Attorney/apatterson
McCurdy & Candler, L.L.C.
(404) 373-1612
www.mccurdycandler.com
File No. 09-27437 /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 216
Notice of Sale Under Power
State of Georgia
County of Pike
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the power of sale contained in a Deed to Secure Debt executed and delivered on December 11, 2007, by Amiga Ventures, LLC, as Grantor, to Suburban Home Sales, Inc., as Grantee, and recorded in Deed Book 733, Page 318, which was later transferred and assigned to Capital Mortgage Corporation dated September 30, 2008 recorded at Deed Book 775, Page 8, which was later transferred and assigned to CornerStone Community Bank dated December 31, 2008 recorded at Deed Book 777, Page 160, which will be transferred and assigned back to Capital Mortgage Corporation by a document yet to be recorded, which will later be assigned back to Suburban Home Sales, Inc. By a document yet to be recorded, Pike County Superior Court records, and by virtue of default in payment in indebtedness therein mentioned, which has made the aforesaid power of sale operative and effective, the undersigned, Suburban Home Sales, Inc., as Attorney-in-fact for Amiga Ventures, LLC will sell at public outcry before the Courthouse door in Pike County, Georgia, on the first Tuesday in June 2010, during the legal hours of sale, to the highest 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 158, 1st land district, Pike County, Georgia, containing 3.24 acres designated as lot 8 on a plat of survey identified as Birch Creek Farms, prepared by Steve J. Reeves surveyor, dated May 19, 2003 and recorded in plat book 21, page 63, Pike County, Georgia records, which plat by reference is incorporated herein and made a part hereof.
Notice of the initiation of proceedings to exercise the power of sale in the Deed to Secure Debt hereinabove referenced has been given and of Grantees intention to collect attorney’s fees in connection herewith as required by law.
The note executed on December 11, 2007 and payable at once.
The said property shall be sold subject to all outstand ing taxes and assessments against said property.
The proceeds from said sale shall be distributed as follows:
(1) to pay the expense of said sale;
(2) to pay all indebtedness secured by said Deed to Secure Debt;
(3) to pay attorney’s fees; and
(4) to distribute any excess proceeds as provided by law.
This 27th day of April, 2010.
Suburban Home Sales, Inc.,
as Attorney in Fact for
Amiga Ventures, LLC
David G. Brisendine, III,
Attorney
David G. Brisendine, III, P.C.
Post Office Box 632
Zebulon, Georgia 30295
Telephone:770-567-3080
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Legal 217
Notice fo Sale Under Power
By virtue of the power of sale contained in a Deed to Secure Debt by Timothy Mitchell to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”) as nominee for GreenPoint Mortgage Funding, Inc., dated July 20, 2007 and filed for record July 24, 2007 in Deed Book 714, Page 224, Pike County, Georgia records, and securing a Note in the original principal amount of $284,000.00; last transferred to Greenpoint Mortgage Funding, LLC by Assignment filed for record in the public deed records 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 June, 2010, by Greenpoint Mortgage Funding, LLC as Attorney-in-Fact for Timothy Mitchell the following property to-wit:
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 57 of the 2nd District of Pike County, Georgia, containing 2.29 acres, more or less, and being more particularly shown and designated as Lot 8, 2.29 acres according that certain plat of survey entitled “Final Plat Hutchinson Farms, Phase 4”, dated April 29, 2004, prepared by Steve J. Reeves, Georgia RLS #2765, being recorded in Plat Book 22, Page 189, Pike County, Georgia Records. Said plat being incorporated herein and made a part hereof by reference.
The above described property is also known as 137 Houston Court, Griffin, GA 30224.
The indebtedness secured by said Deed to Secure Debt having been declared due and payable because of default in the payment of the indebtedness secured thereby, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of sale, including attorney’s fees, if applicable.
The property will be sold as the property of the aforesaid grantor subject to the following: all prior restrictive covenants, easements, rights-of-way, security deeds, or encumbrances of record; all valid zoning ordinances; matters which would be disclosed by an accurate survey of the property or by any inspection of the property; all outstanding taxes, assessments, unpaid bills, charges, and expenses that are a lien against the property whether due and payable or not yet due and payable.
To the best of the undersigned’s knowledge and belief, possession of the subject property is held by Timothy Mitchell .
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, L.P. as servicer for Greenpoint Mortgage Funding, LLC to negotiate, amend or modify the terms of the Deed to Secure Debt described herein.
Greenpoint Mortgage Funding, LLC
as Attorney-in-Fact for
Timothy Mitchell
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 218
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 June, 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 219
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 J. Morris to Bank of America N.A. , dated 06/15/2009, and Recorded on 07/21/2009 as Book No. 803 and Page No. 355-344, PIKE County, Georgia records, as last assigned to Bank of America, N.A., by assignment, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note of even date in the original principal amount of $150,081.00, with interest at the rate specified therein, there will be sold by the undersigned at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash at the PIKE County Courthouse within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in June, 2010, the following described property:
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in land lot 180 of the 1st district of Pike County, Georgia, being lot 64 of Irish Hill Estates subdivision, phase I, as per plat recorded in plat book 20, pages 116-122, records of Pike County, Georgia, which plat is by reference incorporated herein and made a part hereof. 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: BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP FKA Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP, PTX-C-32, Foreclosure 7105 Corporate, Plano, TX 75024, 800-669-6650. 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 552 Ivey Circle, Concord, Georgia 30206 is/are: David J. Morris 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. Bank of America, N.A.
as Attorney in Fact for
David J. Morris.
This law firm is acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
20100031401903
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 220
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 George Allen to MOrtgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”) as nominee for Taylor, Bean & Whitaker Mortgage Corp., dated 07/10/2008, and Recorded on 07/18/2008 as Book No. 760 and Page No. 262-271, Pike County, Georgia records, as last assigned to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP FKA Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP, by assignment, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note of even date in the original principal amount of $278,110.00, with interest at the rate specified therein, there will be sold by the undersigned at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash at the Pike County Courthouse within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in June, 2010, the following described property:
All that lot, tract or parcel of land situate, lying and being in the city of Meansville, Pike County, Georgia, and being more particularly described as area 1.228 acres, more or less, on that plat of survey recorded in plat book 8, page 182, Pike County, Georgia records, to which plat reference is made for a more detailed description.
Situated on the afore described lot is a residential dwelling known as 510 Highway 109 East according to the system of numbering presently in use of Pike County, Georgia.
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: BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP FKA Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP, PTX-C-32, Foreclosure 7105 CORPORATE, PLANO, TX 75024, 800-669-6650. 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 12731 GA Hwy. 109, Meansville, Georgia 30256 is/are: George Allen 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.
BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP
FKA Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP
as Attorney in Fact for
George Allen.
This law firm is acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. 20100031407267
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 221
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 Lewis Michael Owens to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”) as nominee for Unity Mortgage Corp, dated 03/30/2004, and Recorded on 04/06/2004 as Book No. 514 and Page No. 148, 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 $136,459.00, with interest at the rate specified therein, there will be sold by the undersigned at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash at the PIKE County Courthouse within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in June, 2010, the following described property:
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in land lots 254 and 255 of the 9th district of Pike County, Georgia, lot 2, Rocky Ford Farms, phase I, according to the plat thereof, recorded in plat book 20, page 4 of the public records of Pike County, Georgia.
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 137 Bagwell Road, Molena, Georgia 30258 is/are: Lewis Michael Owens 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
Lewis Michael Ownes
This law firm is acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
20100187422311
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 222
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 Thomas J. Hoover to United Bank dated August 10, 2005, and recorded in Deed Book 598, Page 62, Pike County Records, said Security Deed having been last sold, assigned, transferred and conveyed to Washington Mutual Bank FA, by Assignment securing a Note in the original principal amount of $222,400.00, 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, June 1, 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 148 of the Eighth Land District of Pike County, Georgia, containing 21.64 acres and being shown as Tract “A” on the plat of survey for Tom L. Allen, et.al., prepared by J. Harold Smith, Registered Land Surveyor, dated December 3, 1959, recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 210, Pike County, Georgia records, said plat of survey, together with the metes, bounds, courses, and distances as shown thereon, being incorporated herein by reference as if fully set forth herein.
Said property is known as 1940 Vega Road, Meansville, GA 30256, 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 Thomas J. Hoover, the property, to the best information, knowledge and belief of the undersigned, being presently in the possession of Thomas J. Hoover, 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 fka Washington Mutual Bank FA as Attorney-in-Fact for Thomas J. Hoover
File no. 09-021042
Shapiro & Swertfeger, LLP*
Attorneys and Counselors at Law
2872 Woodcock Blvd., Suite 100
Atlanta, GA 30341-3941
(770)220-2535/CW
www.swertfeger.net
*The law firm is acting as a debt collector. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
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Legal 223
State of Georgia
County of Pike
Notice of Sale Under Power
Because of a default in the payment of the indebtedness secured by a Security Deed executed by Christie M. Polk and Tracey T. Polk to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. dated March 20, 2003, and recorded in Deed Book 439, Page 285, Pike County Records, said Security Deed having been last sold, assigned, transferred and conveyed to Everhome Mortgage Company FKA Alliance Mortgage Company, by Assignment securing a Note in the original principal amount of $125,000.00, the holder thereof pursuant to said Deed and Note thereby secured has declared the entire amount of said indebtedness due and payable and, pursuant to the power of sale contained in said Deed, will on the first Tuesday, June 1, 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 of that lot, tract or parcel of land situate, lying and being in Land Lot 70 of the Second Land District of Pike County, Georgia, and being more particularly shown and designated as Lot 16, Sunny Acres Subdivision, on a plat of survey entitled “Plat of Sunny Acres Subdivision”, prepared by Robert S. Mitchell, Registered Land Surveyor, a copy of which said plat is recorded in Plat Book 5, Page 317, of the Superior Court Records of Pike County, Georgia, and which said plat, together with the metes, bounds, courses and distances shown thereon with respect to said property, is incorporated herein and made a part hereof as fully as if set out herein.
Said property is known as 233 Skyview Drive, Griffin, GA 30224, together with all fixtures and personal property attached to and constituting a part of said property, if any.
Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, whether or not now due and payable), the right of redemption of any taxing authority, any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above.
The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the security deed.
Notice has been given of intention to collect attorney’s fees in accordance with the terms of the Note secured by said Deed.
Said property will be sold as the property of Christie M. Polk and Tracey T. Polk, the property, to the best information, knowledge and belief of the undersigned, being presently in the possession of Christie M. Polk and Tracey T. Polk, and the proceeds of said sale will be applied to the payment of said indebtedness and all the expenses of said sale, including attorney’s fees, all as provided in said Deed, and the balance, if any, will be distributed as provided by law.
Everhome Mortgage Company FKA Alliance Mortgage Company as Attorney-in-Fact for Christie M. Polk and Tracey T. Polk
File no. 10-003506
Shapiro & Swertfeger, LLP*
Attorneys and Counselors at Law
2872 Woodcock Blvd., Suite 100
Atlanta, GA 30341-3941
(770)220-2535/KB
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 224
State of Georgia
County of Pike
Notice of Sale Under Power
Because of a default in the payment of the indebtedness secured by a Security Deed executed by Sammy J. Bingham Sr. to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. dated January 23, 2009, and recorded in Deed Book 778, Page 289, Pike County Records, said Security Deed having been last sold, assigned, transferred and conveyed to PHH Mortgage Corporation by Assignment securing a Note in the original principal amount of $151,000.00, the holder thereof pursuant to said Deed and Note thereby secured has declared the entire amount of said indebtedness due and payable and, pursuant to the power of sale contained in said Deed, will on the first Tuesday, June 1, 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 Sr., the property, to the best information, knowledge and belief of the undersigned, being presently in the possession of Sammy J. Bingham Sr., and the proceeds of said sale will be applied to the payment of said indebtedness and all the expenses of said sale, including attorney’s fees, all as provided in said Deed, and the balance, if any, will be distributed as provided by law.
PHH Mortgage Corporation as Attorney-in-Fact for Sammy J. Bingham Sr.
File no. 10-001412
Shapiro & Swertfeger, LLP*
Attorneys and Counselors at Law
2872 Woodcock Blvd., Suite 100
Atlanta, GA 30341-3941
(770)220-2535/AK
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 225
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, June 1, 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
File no. 10-001515
Shapiro & Swertfeger, LLP*
Attorneys and Counselors at Law
2872 Woodcock Blvd., Suite 100
Atlanta, GA 30341-3941
(770)220-2535/AK
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 226
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 Marchman and Della Marchman to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. dated July 22, 2005, and recorded in Deed Book 642, Page 238, Pike County Records, said Security Deed having been last sold, assigned, transferred and conveyed to EverHome Mortgage Company FKA Alliance Mortgage Company, by Assignment securing a Note in the original principal amount of $214,000.00, 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, June 1, 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 lots 121 & 122 of the eighth land district of Pike County, Georgia and being shown as lot 38 on that plat of survey recorded in plat book 19, page 127, Pike County, Georgia records, which plat is incorporated herein by reference.
Said property is known as 368 Thomas Trail, Meansville, GA 30256, 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 Marchman and Della Marchman, the property, to the best information, knowledge and belief of the undersigned, being presently in the possession of Gary Marchman and Della Marchman, 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.
EverHome Mortgage Company FKA Alliance Mortgage Company as Attorney-in-Fact for Gary Marchman and Della Marchman
File no. 10-003500
Shapiro & Swertfeger, LLP*
Attorneys and Counselors at Law
2872 Woodcock Blvd., Suite 100
Atlanta, GA 30341-3941
(770)220-2535/KB
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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Between Monday, April 26, and Saturday, May 1, the sheriff’s office made the following arrests:
Angela Gail Banister, DUI;
Stephen William Banister, DUI and speeding;
Lekisha Yolanda Dumas, theft by deception;
Ronnie Cornelius Flemister, warrants pending;
Jason Glenn Gordy, family violence criminal trespass;
Jeffery Joe Johnson, theft by receiving stolen property;
Avery Cortez Morgan, theft by receiving;
Debra Jester Payne, fraudulent insurance claims,
Tawana Yolanda Quiller, theft by deception and holding for another agency;
Phillip Dean Searce, DUI;
Elijah Melchidezek Smith, theft by receiving;
Joshua Adam Smith, violation of parole or probation;
Daniel Franklin Sparks, disorderly conduct;
Darrell John Williams, probation violation;
Demarcus Cortez Wright, theft by receiving. [Full story »] 

Legal 196
Notice
Georgia, Pike County
All debtors and creditors of the estate of Betty Hanson, deceased, late of Pike County, are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment to me.
This 29th day of March, 2010.
Toye Garner
Estate of Betty Hanson
2670 Vega Road
The Rock, GA 30285
Mallory & Trice, LLP
Attorneys
300 West Gordon Street
Thomaston, GA 30286
706-647-1842
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Legal 203
Notice
Georgia, Pike County
Probate Court
Michael Wesley has petitioned to be appointed Administrator of the estate of Joseph D. Wesley, Jr., 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 May 24, 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 157
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 June 26, 2008, by Daniel Sheppard and Stacie Sheppard, as grantor, to First Coweta Bank, as grantee, and recorded in Deed Book 759, at page 131, of the Superior Court records of Pike County, Georgia, which indebtedness was subsequently transferred to United Bank, as successor to First Coweta Bank, granting the property hereinafter described as collateral for the payment of the indebtedness secured thereby, and by virtue of default in the payment of the indebtedness therein mentioned, which has made the aforesaid power of sale operative and effective, the undersigned, as attorney in fact for Daniel Sheppard and Stacie Sheppard, will sell at public outcry before the courthouse door in Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia, on the first Tuesday in May, 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 situate, lying and being in Land Lot 225 of the First District of Pike County, Georgia, containing 10.235 acres, more or less, and being more particularly shown and designated as “OUT” Parcel “D”, containing 10.235 acres, on a plat of survey captioned Final Plat Saddle Lakes, prepared by Turner & Associates Land Surveyors, P.C., dated 2/6/07, a copy of which said plat is recorded in Plat Book 25, pages 27-32, in the office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Pike County, Georgia, and which said plat, and the recording thereof, is incorporated herein for a more complete and detailed description of the property hereby conveyed.
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 March 29, 2010.
United Bank
Beck, Owen & Murray
Attorneys, Griffin, Ga.
as Attorney-in-Fact for
Daniel Sheppard
and Stacie Sheppard
By: Kathy Pippin, P. O. Box 757
Griffin, Ga. 30224
770/412-4941
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Legal 159
Georgia, Pike County
Because of the default in the payment of the indebtedness secured by a deed to secure debt executed by Jamie T. Crawford to First National Bank of Griffin, dated October 31, 2007, recorded November 13, 2007 in Pike County Superior Court records and pursuant to the powers contained in said deed to secure debt, the undersigned will sell at public outcry for cash between the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in May, 2010, before the courthouse door in Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia, the following described real property:
All that tract or parcel of land containing 4.90 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 – 4.90 Aacres according to that certain plat of survey entitled “Survey for Wayne Caldwell”, dated April 30, 2002, prepared by Mark D. Pressley, Georgia Registered Professional Land Surveyor #2777, a copy of which said plat is recorded in Plat Book 20, Page 32, 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 4.90 acres, is by this reference incorporated herein in aid of this description as fully as if copied at length herein.
To the best of knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is Jamie T. Crawford or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 21917 Hwy. 18 E, Zebulon, Georgia.
Said property will be sold as the property of Jamie T. Crawford, and the terms of said sale shall be cash. The proceeds of said sale will be used for the purpose of paying the indebtedness due First National Bank of Griffin, including principal and interest, and will be sold subject to all unpaid taxes that may be a lien on said property.
This April 1, 2010.
/S/First National Bank of Griffin
Attorney-in-Fact for Jamie T. Crawford
Newton & Howell, P.C.
127 2 East Solomon Street
P.O. Box 551
Griffin, GA 30224
(770) 227-0110
This law firm is acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
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Legal 160
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 Brian Allen Howerton to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. dated December 14, 2007, and recorded in Deed Book 737, Page 1, Pike County Records, said Security Deed having been last sold, assigned, transferred and conveyed to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP FKA Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP by Assignment securing a Note in the original principal amount of $183,549.00, 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, May 4, 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 containing 7.65 acres, more or less, lying and being in land lot 108 of the ninth land district of Pike County, Georgia, and being more particularly shown and designated as lot 6 (revised) 7.65 acres according to that certain plat of survey entitled “revised final plat of lots 4, 5, & 6 Mallory Farms”, dated August 29, 2002, prepared by Steve J. Reeves, Georgia registered professional land surveyor #2765, a copy of which said plat is recorded in plat book 23, page 62, clerk’s office, superior court, Pike County, Georgia, and which said plat, thereon with respect to the said 7.65 acres, is by this reference incorporated herein aid of this description as fully as if copied at lenght herein.
Said property is known as 1237 Green Street, Concord, GA 30206, 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 Brian Allen Howerton, the property, to the best information, knowledge and belief of the undersigned, being presently in the possession of Brian Allen Howerton, 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.
BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP FKA Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP. as Attorney-in-Fact for Brian Allen Howerton
File no. 09-017202
Shapiro & Swertfeger, LLP*
Attorneys and Counselors at Law
2872 Woodcock Blvd., Suite 100
Atlanta, GA 30341-3941
(770)220-2535/CC
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 161
State of Georgia
County of Pike
Notice of Sale Under Power In Deed To Secure Debt
Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in that certain Deed to Secure Debt from Shawn T. Wommack and Tina Gayle Wommack to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. in the original principal amount of $99,000.00 dated 04/25/2007, and recorded in Deed Book 704, page 1, Pike County records, said Security Deed being last transferred and assigned to CitiMortgage, Inc., the undersigned will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the Courthouse door in said County, during the legal hours of sale, on the first Tuesday of May, 2010 by CitiMortgage, Inc., as Attorney-in-Fact for Shawn T. Wommack and Tina Gayle Wommack the following described property:
All that lot, tract or parcel of land situate, lying and being in the Town of Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia, and being situate on the north side of Concord Street and beginning at a point six inches west of the southwest corner of the lot formerly owned by H.L. Green, and now or formerly by H.T. Daniel and running North 250 feet; thence west to lands now or formerly owned by J.W. Storey 77 feet; thence south along the line of this lot and the lot now or formerly owned by J.W. Storey 250 feet; thence east along Concord Street to the starting point, 77 feet.
The above property is more particularly described as follows: All that tract or parcel of land situate, lying and being in the City of Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia, as shown on plat of survey entitled, “Property survey for Randy K. Waddell & Cassandra Jones,” dated May 30, 1984, prepared by Kenneth E. Presley, RLS, a copy of which plat is recorded in Plat Book 7, page 58. Pike County records, which plat is incorporated herein by reference, and from said plat being bounded, now or formerly, as follows; on the north by property of Joive, Inc., on the east by property of Donald E. Rogers and Patricia Ann Rogers; on the south by Concord Street (a.k.a. Georgia State Route 18); and on the west by property of Barry Alexander.
Property known as: 15761 Concord St, Zebulon, GA 30295
The indebtedness secured by said Deed to Secure Debt having been declared due and payable because of default in the payment of the indebtedness secured thereby, this sale will be made for the purposes of paying the same and all expenses of sale, including attorney’s fees, (notice having been given as provided by law).
The property will be sold as the property of The Aforesaid Grantors subject to the following:
(1) all prior restrictive covenants, easements, rights-of-way or encumbrances; (2) all valid zoning ordinances; (3) matters which would be disclosed by an accurate survey of the property; (4) the outstanding ad valorem taxes and assessments, if any; (5) unpaid water and sewage bills, that constitute liens against the property, whether due and payable or not yet due and payable; and (6) matters of record superior to the security deed first set out above.
Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 44-14-162.2 the name of the person or entity who has the full authority to negotiate, amend, or modify the terms of the aforementioned indebtedness is:
CitiMortgage, Inc.
4050 Regents Blvd.
Irving, TX 75063
Phone: 866-450-3172
Nothing contained in this Notice of Sale shall obligate Lender to negotiate, amend or modify said indebtedness.
To the best of the undersigned’s knowledge and belief, the party in possession is Shawn T. Wommack and Tina Gayle Wommack.
CitiMortgage, Inc.,
as Attorney-in-fact for
Shawn T. Wommack and
Tina Gayle Wommack.
This law firm is acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
Pendergast & Jones, P.C.
South Terraces, Suite 1000
115 Perimeter Center Place
Atlanta, GA 30346
Phone – (770) 392-0398
Toll Free – (866) 999-7088
www.penderlaw.com
Our File No. 10-01474
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Legal 163
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 Richard A. Fleming to United Bank, dated 12/21/2007, and Recorded on 12/27/2007 as Book No. 735 and Page No. 304-313, Pike County, Georgia records, as last assigned to U.S. Bank, N.A., by assignment, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note of even date in the original principal amount of $97,135.00, 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 May, 2010, the following described property:
All that tract or parcel of land containing 2.031 acres, more or less, lying and being in land lot 62 of the ninth land district of Pike County, Georgia, and being more particularly shown and designated as 2.031 acres according to that certain plat of survey entitled “Survey for Bryan Davidson”, dated September 9, 2004, prepared by John R. Christopher, Georgia registered professional land surveyor #1766, a copy of which said plat is recorded in plat book 22, page 143, clerk’s office, superior court, Pike County, Georgia, and which said plat, together with the metes, bounds, courses and distances as shown thereon with respect to the said 2.031 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 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: National Default Servicing Corporation, 7720 N. 16TH Street, Foreclosure Suite 300, Phoenix, AZ 85020, 602-264-6101. 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 2823 B Kings Road, Meansville, Georgia 30256 is/are: Richard A. Fleming or tenant/tenants.
Said property will be sold subject to (a) any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), (b) any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, and (c) all matters of record superior to the Deed to Secure Debt first set out above, including, but not limited to, assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, easements, restrictions, covenants, etc.
The sale will be conducted subject to (1) confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code; and (2) final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the security deed. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 9-13-172.1, which allows for certain procedures regarding the rescission of judicial and nonjudicial sales in the State of Georgia, the Deed Under Power and other foreclosure documents may not be provided until final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan as provided in the preceding paragraph.
U.S. Bank, N.A.
as Attorney in Fact for
Richard A. Fleming.
This law firm is acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
20100090100141
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 202
Notice of Sale Under Power
Georgia, Pike County
Because of default in the payment of the indebtedness, secured by a Security Deed executed by Deborah Dennis and John Wayne Dennis to Southern Crescent Mortgage & Investment Corp. dated August 20, 2001 in the amount of $126,925.00, and recorded in Deed Book 339, Page 313, 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 JUNE , 2010 , during the legal hours of sale, at the Courthouse door in Pike County, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, the property described in said deed to-wit:
All that tract or parcel of land situate, lying and being in Land Lots 200 & 217 of the 1st Land District of Pike County, Georgia, and being more particularly designated as Lot No. 4, containing 3.05 acres, as shown in a plat of survey entitled Regional Properties, Inc., dated June 11, 1999, Steven A. Coleman and Associates, Inc., Georgia Registered Land Surveyor, and recorded in Plat Book 16, Page 28, Clerks Office of Pike County Superior Court in which reference is made for a more complete and accurate description.
Located on the above described property is a dwelling known and designated as 708 Turner Road, Williamson, Georgia.
Which has the property address of 708 Turner Road, 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 Deborah Dennis and John Wayne Dennis 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
Deborah Dennis and
John Wayne Dennis
Anthony DeMarlo,
Attorney/apatterson
McCurdy & Candler, L.L.C.
(404) 373-1612
www.mccurdycandler.com
File No. 09-27437 /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 165
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 2, 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 May, 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 3 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, and recorded in Plat Book 21, Page 56, Pike County, Georgia records, which said plat of survey is incorporated herein and by reference made a part hereof.
Which has the property address of 15512 Concord Street, Zebulon, Georgia, together with all fixtures and other personal property conveyed by said deed.
The sale will be held subject to any unpaid taxes, assessments, rights-of-way, easements, protective covenants or restrictions, liens, and other superior matters of record which may affect said property.
The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the security deed.
Notice has been given of intention to collect attorneys’ fees in accordance with the terms of the note secured by said deed.
Said property will be sold as the property of 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. 09-22083 /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 167
Notice of Sale Under Power
Georgia, Pike County
Because of default in the payment of the indebtedness, secured by a Security Deed executed by Patricia Pitts to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. dated October 22, 2004 in the amount of $113,000.00, and recorded in Deed Book 556, Page 214, 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 May, 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 111 of the 9th District, Pike County, Georgia, and being more particularly shown and designated as Tract 4, containing 2.17 acres on that certain plat of survey entitled Walters Subdivision, prepared by J.R. Wood, Registered Land Surveyor No. 2048, recorded in Plat Book 12, Page 114, Pike County, Georgia Records, to which plat reference is made for a more detailed description.
Tax I.D.#041-005-C
Which has the property address of 576 Bottoms 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 Patricia Pitts 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
Patricia Pitts
Anthony DeMarlo,
Attorney/kjenrette
McCurdy & Candler, L.L.C.
(404) 373-1612
www.mccurdycandler.com
File No. 09-20969 /FNMA
This law firm is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
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Legal 168
Notice of Sale Under Power
Georgia, Pike County
Because of default in the payment of the indebtedness, secured by a Security Deed executed by Donna H. Amerson and William C. Amerson to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. dated December 19, 2007 in the amount of $77,000.00, and recorded in Deed Book 736, Page 90, Pike County, Georgia Records; as last transferred to Nationstar Mortgage LLC by assignment; the undersigned, Nationstar Mortgage LLC pursuant to said deed and the note thereby secured, has declared the entire amount of said indebtedness due and payable and pursuant to the power of sale contained in said deed, will on the first Tuesday in May, 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 131 of the First Land District of Pike County, Georgia, and being more particularly described as a portion of Tract 6 on a plat of survey entitled Subdivision of Property of Property for Tommy Johnson, prepared by Kenneth E. Presley Associated, Inc., Registered Land Surveyors, dated September 6, 1977, a copy of which said plat is recorded in Plat book 8, Page 27, of the records of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Pike County, Georgia, and which plat, together with the metes, bounds, courses and distances shown therein is incorporated into and made a part hereof by reference.
Said portion of Tract 6 consists of 2.00 acres and is more particularly described as follows:
To find the True Point of Beginning, begin at the Northeast corner of Land Lot 131 of the First Land District of Pike County, Georgia, and run thence West along the Northern boundary of Land Lot 131 a distance of 675.85 feet to an iron pin marking the Northeast corner of Tract 6; and running thence South 30 degrees 56 minutes and 32 seconds West 464.10 feet along the Easterly property line of Tract 6 to a point which id the True Point of Beginning; and running thence North 61 degrees 37 minutes 47 seconds West 140.68 feet to a point; running thence South 30 degrees 56 minutes 32 seconds West 619.90, more or less, feet to a point on the Northerly right-of-way of Jonathan Roost Road; running thence South 61 degrees 37 minutes 47 seconds East 140 feet, more or less, along the Northerly right-of-way of Jonathan Roost Road to an iron stake which marks the Southwest corner of Tract 6; and running North 30 degrees 56 minutes 32 seconds East 622.9 feet, more or less, along the Easterly property line of Tract 6 to the True Point of Beginning.
This being the same property conveyed by B C Amerson and Monteen Amerson to William C. Amerson and Donna H. Amerson via Quit Claim Deed dated 11/28/1987, recorded at Deed Book 109 Pages 655-656 Pike County, GA records and conveyed by William C. Amerson and Donna H. Amerson to Monteen F. Amerson via Quit Claim Deed recorded 5/2/2005, at Deed Book 508 and conveyed by Monteen F. Amerson via Quit Claim Deed dated 5/23/2005 to William C. Amerson and Donna H. Amerson recorded at Deed Book 584 Page 91, Pike County, GA records.
Which has the property address of 1050 Jonathans Roost Road, 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 Donna H. Amerson and William C. Amerson 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.
Nationstar Mortgage LLC
Attorney in Fact for
Donna H. Amerson
and William C. Amerson
Anthony DeMarlo,
Attorney/kjenrette
McCurdy & Candler, L.L.C.
(404) 373-1612
www.mccurdycandler.com
File No. 10-06579 /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 171
Notice of Sale Under Power
Georgia, Pike County
This law firm is acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by Glenn Wyatt, Sr. and Gertrude Wyatt to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., dated September 14, 2007, recorded in Deed Book 724, Page 56, Pike County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to BAC Home Loans Servicing LP fka Countrywide Homes Loans Servicing LP by assignment to be recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Pike County, Georgia Records,conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of one hundred thirty-eight thousand and 0/100 dollars ($138,000.00), with interest thereon as set forth therein, there will be sold at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the courthouse door of Pike County, Georgia within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in May, 2010, the following described property:
EXHIBIT “A” Tax ID Number: 019A-006D Land situated in the City of Molena in the County of Pike in the State of GA All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in the City of Molena, Pike County, Georgia, consisting of Parcel 4, Parcel 4A, Parcel 4B, and Parcel 4C, all as shown on a plat entitled “Phase I, Willis Subdivision”, dated August 9, 1994, prepared by Kenneth Edward Preslay, Georgia Registered Professional Land Surveyor #1327, recorded in Plat Book 13, Page 3, Pike County, Georgia Records, the description of the said Parcels 4, 4A, 4B, and 4C, together with the metes, bounds courses and distances as shown thereon, being incorporated herein by reference as if fully set fourth herein, except any of that part used, deeded or conveyed for public road purposes. Commonly known as: 76 Willis Road, Molena, GA 30258-2710 MR/rxh 5/4/10 Our file no. 51055610 - FT10
The debt secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Security Deed. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in Security Deed and by law, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given).
Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above. The entity that has full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the mortgage with the debtor is: Bank of America, 2270 Lakeside Blvd, Richardson, TX 75082, 1-888-219-7773. Please understand that the secured creditor is not required by law to negotiate, amend, or modify the terms of the mortgage instrument.
To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is Glenn Wyatt, Sr. and Gertrude Wyatt or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 76 Willis Rd, Molena, Georgia 30258-2710.
The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the security deed.
BAC Home Loans Servicing LP
fka Countrywide Homes Loans Servicing LP
as Attorney in Fact for
Glenn Wyatt, Sr.
and Gertrude Wyatt
McCalla Raymer, LLC
1544 Old Alabama Road
Roswell, Georgia 30076
www.foreclosurehotline.net
MR/rxh 5/4/10
Our file no. 51055610-FT10
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