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Several Pike countians took part in the annual Peachtree Road Race during the Fourth of July weekend in Atlanta. [Full story »] 

The special June 15 called meeting of Molena council was emotional with fire department consolidation topping the agenda. Fire chief Troop Sutherland and Brian Cohen of the ISO task force attended the meeting to answer questions posed by council.

Councilman Jake Garner asked Sutherland his opinion on the consolidation.
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After years of prayer and preparations, Woodlands Baptist Camp in Concord opened for its first week of camp June 15. For more than three years, members of Berean Baptist Church in Griffin worked to make the camp a reality to fulfill the wishes of a former member.
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Dear Editor:

Due to the recent bank bailouts and the stimulus package, the average American taxpayer has become politically active in a way no one could have anticipated.

Most taxpayers are completely fed up with all political parties and are holding tea parties across the nation as a way to protest our elected officials catering to special interest groups, big banks and corporations instead of listening to us, their constituents. [Full story »] 

The Pike County Chamber of Commerce office at 416 Thomaston St. in Zebulon is now a WIFI location.

Also, Turner Tech Services has donated a laptop computer for the chamber’s lobby. This will allow visitors to search the Internet for member and community information. [Full story »] 

Legal 284
Notice
Georgia, Pike County
Probate Court
To: any heir whose current address is unknown.
Ronenia Mabry has petitioned to be appointed Administrator of the estate of John Mabry, 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 July 13, 2009. 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 287
Notice of Petition
to Change Name
State of Georgia
County of Pike
Notice is hereby given that Arthur Solomon, filed his Petition to the Superior Court Clerk’s Office of Pike County, Georgia, on the 14th day of May, 2009, praying for a change in the name of Arthur Solomon to Arthur Davis. Notice is hereby given pursuant to O.C.G.A. 19-21-1 to any interest of affected party to appear in said Court and to file objections to such name change. Objections must be filed with said Court within 30 days of filing of said petition.
This the 14th day of May, 2009.
/s/Arthur Solomon
Attorney for Petitioner:
David G. Brisendine, III, Esq.
Attorney at law
Hendrix & Brisendine Law Firm
P.O. Box 632
Zebulon, GA 30295.
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Legal 290
Notice to Debtors and Creditors
Georgia, Pike County
All creditors of the estate of Martha Wall Scott, deceased, late of Pike County, Georgia, are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment to me.
This 12th day of June, 2009.
David Norton Scott, Executor
of the Estate of Martha Wall Scott, deceased
Jack L. Park, Jr.
Attorney at Law
P.O. Box 909
Zebulon, Georgia 30295
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Legal 294
In the Juvenile Court of
Monroe County, Georgia
In the interest of:
J.R.W., sex B/F, age 15, DOB 09/24/92, case #2009-JR-192
Child under 18 years of age
To whom it may concern, Maggie Dumas (mother), James Hines (putative father), any unknown father, and anyone claiming a parental interest in the named child born to Maggie Dumas.
You are notified that a new Petition for Custody concerning the above child was filed against you in sad court on 06/12/09, and by reason of an Order for Service entered by the court on 06/11/09.
You are commanded and required to be and appear before the Monroe County Juvenile Court, at the Monroe County Justice Center, Forsyth, Georgia on 07/09/09 at 8:30 o’clock a.m. and 09/10/09 at 8:30 o’clock a.m. for a hearing following service by publication. Serve an answer on Petitioner’s Attorney, W. Ashley Hawkins, P.O. Box 325, Forsyth, Georgia 31029. You may obtain a copy of the petition by contacting the Monroe County Juvenile Court Clerk.
Witness, the Honorable Judges of this court, this 12th day of June, 2009.
/s/Susan Niblett
Clerk, Monroe County
Juvenile Court
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Legal 295
Notice to Debtors and Creditors
Georgia, Pike County
All creditors of the estate of Virginia Eddleman Dailey, deceased, late of Pike County, Georgia, are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment to me.
This 12th day of June, 2009.
Terrell Dailey Blackshear,
Executor of the Estate of Virginia Eddleman Dailey, deceased
Jack L. Park, Jr.
Attorney at Law
P.O. Box 909
Zebulon, Georgia 30295
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Legal 299
Public Comment Notice
STP00-0005-01(034)
Pike County, PI#333110-
Public comment notice is given that Surface Transportation Program funding in the total amount of $2,145,000 is being added to the State Transportation Improvement Program for Georgia Department of Transportation Project STP00-0005-01(034) for the estimate of
theReconstruction/Rehabilitation of the intersection located on SR 18/SR 109 and SR 74. FY 2010 funding comes from the additional American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA) in the total amount of $2,145,000 (C250).
Such notice is required by the SAFETEA-LU. Comments should be directed to Angela Alexander, State Planning Administrator, at One Georgia Center, 600 West Peachtree St. NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30308.
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Legal 246
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 R R Browning Enterprises, Inc. to Regions Bank, dated May 22, 2006, and recorded in Deed Book 659, Page 221, Pike County Records, 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 July, 2009, to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property, as follows:
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lots 157 & 164 of the 1st Land District of Pike County, Georgia, being more particularly shown and designated as 3.00 acres on that plat of survey entitled “Property Survey for Jena Rae Waldrop”, dated March 3, 1998, prepared by Presley, Bernhard, Harper & Assoc., Gerald H. Bernhard, Ga. RLS No. 2588, a copy of which said plat is recorded in Plat Book 14, page 336, Pike County, Georgia records, and which said plat together with the metes, bounds, courses and distances as shown thereon is incorporated herein and made a part of this description by reference.
Permanently affixed to and conveyed with the above property is a 1993 Fleetwood 24X50 manufactured home SN# GAFL54A72926-ET & GA FL54B72926ET.
Upon information and belief of lender, said property is commonly known as 585D Highway 362, Williamson, Georgia 30292.
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 R R Browning Enterprises, 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
R R Browning Enterprises, 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 248
Advertisement of
Sale Under Power
Georgia, Pike County
By virtue of the power and authority contained in a Security Deed and under the power of sale contained therein, executed by Dorothy LeeAnn Clay to First Bank of Pike, dated September 23, 2005, which is recorded in the Clerk’s Office, Superior Court of Pike County, Georgia, in Deed Book 605, PAGE 71; and by Affidavit of Modification executed by Dorothy LeeAnn Clay to First Bank of Pike, dated June 5, 2007, which is recorded in the Clerk’s Office, Superior Court of Pike County, Georgia, in Deed Book 708, Page 196; said Georgia Security Deed and Security Agreement having been given to secure a Promissory Note dated June 5, 2007, with interest from date at the rate stated in said Promissory Note on the unpaid balance until paid, the undersigned will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash at the courthouse in Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia, between the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in July, 2009 to-wit: July 7, 2009, the following real estate:
All that tract or parcel of land, containing 26.01 acres, more or less, together with all improvements located thereon, situate, lying and being in Land Lot 92, of the 9th Land District of Pike County, Georgia, and being more particularly shown on that certain plat of survey entitled, “Survey for Pam Bauman,” dated February 19, 2002, prepared by J. Steve Reeves, Georgia Registered Professional Land Surveyor No. 2765, of record in Plat Book 19, Page 159, Clerk’s Office, Superior Court, Pike County, Georgia, and having such size, shape, location, metes, bounds, courses and distances as shown on said plat of survey which by reference is incorporated into and made a part of this description as fully and completely as if copied at length herein.
The debt secured by said Security Deed and note has been and is hereby declared due and payable in full because of nonpayment of indebtedness secured thereby pursuant to the terms of said Deed to Secure Debt and Note. Notice has been given of intention to enforce provisions for collection of attorney’s fees and foreclosure in accordance with the legal requirements 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, and the remainder, if any, shall be applied as provided by law.
To the best of the undersigned’s knowledge and belief, the property is in the possession of and will be sold as the property of Dorothy LeeAnn Clay, subject property known as 1979 Old Lifsey Springs Road, Molena, GA 30258.
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 Georgia Security Deed and Security Agreement.
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 may be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, easements and matters of record superior to the Georgia Security Deed and Security Agreement in favor of First Bank of Pike, dated September 23, 2005, recorded in Deed Book 605, Page 071, said Clerk’s Office and Modified by Affidavit in favor of First Bank of Pike, dated June 5, 2007, recorded in Deed Book 708, Page 196, said Clerk’s Office.
First Bank of Pike
Attorney in fact for
Dorothy LeeAnn Clay
Ruchard T. Bridges
208 West Main Street
P.O. Box 881
Thomaston, GA 30286
(706) 647-5524
This law firm is attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
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Legal 249
Notice of Sale Under Power
Georgia, Pike County
Because of default in the payment of the indebtedness, secured by a Security Deed executed by Jackie D. South to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. dated December 13, 2006 in the amount of $109,200.00, and recorded in Deed Book 684, Page 69, 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 July, 2009 , 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 the town of Williamson, State of Georgia in Land Lot 160 of the First Land District of originally Monroe, now Pike County, Georgia and being a part of the South portion of Tract B recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 346, of Pike County Superior Court records and described as follows: Beginning at a point on the Northwest right of way of Field Road, corner to Donald Purser, said point being 768.3 feet along the right of way of a County Public Road, thence North 66 Degrees, 47 Minutes West 279.7 feet to a point, thence Northwardly and along the Harmon Callahan property 100 feet to a point, thence South 66 Degrees, 47 Minutes East 276.6 feet to a point on the Northwest right of way of Field Road; thence Southwardly and along Field Road 100 feet to the point of beginning. The property address being known as No. 197 Purser Circle, Williamson, GA 30292-3232. Tax Id# 062A-096 This property is fee simple, which has the property address of 197 Purser Circle, 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 Jackie D. South 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
Jackie D. South
Anthony DeMarlo, Attorney/kgrant
McCurdy & Candler, L.L.C.
(404) 373-1612
www.mccurdycandler.com
File No. 09-03312 /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 250
Notice of Sale Under Power
Georgia, Pike County
Because of default in the payment of the indebtedness, secured by a Security Deed executed by Fred L. Newsome and Patricia M. Newsome to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. dated March 13, 2006 in the amount of $232,000.00, and recorded in Deed Book 636, Page 130, Pike County, Georgia Records; as last transferred to IndyMac Federal Bank FSB by assignment; the undersigned, IndyMac Federal Bank FSB pursuant to said deed and the note thereby secured, has declared the entire amount of said indebtedness due and payable and pursuant to the power of sale contained in said deed, will on the first Tuesday in July, 2009 , during the legal hours of sale, at the Courthouse door in Pike County, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, the property described in said deed to-wit:
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 57 of the 2nd District, Pike County, Georgia, being Lot 6 of Hutchinson Farms Subdivision, Phase II, as per plat recorded in Plat Book 14, Page 178, Records of Pike County, Georgia, which plat is by reference incorporated herein and made a part hereof.
which has the property address of 739 Wentworth Way, Griffin, Georgia., together with all fixtures and other personal property conveyed by said deed.
The sale will be held subject to any unpaid taxes, assessments, rights-of-way, easements, protective covenants or restrictions, liens, and other superior matters of record which may affect said property.
The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the security deed.
Notice has been given of intention to collect attorneys’ fees in accordance with the terms of the note secured by said deed.
Said property will be sold as the property of Fred L. Newsome and Patricia M. Newsome and the proceeds of said sale will be applied to the payment of said indebtedness, the expense of said sale, all as provided in said deed, and the undersigned will execute a deed to the purchaser as provided in the aforementioned Security Deed.
IndyMac Federal Bank FSB
Attorney in Fact for
Fred L. Newsome and Patricia M. Newsome
Anthony DeMarlo, Attorney/cyeats
McCurdy & Candler, L.L.C.
(404) 373-1612
www.mccurdycandler.com
File No. 09-05197 /FNMA
This law firm is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
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Legal 252
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 July, 2009 , 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 253
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 Donna Coe and Tracey Coe to Homebanc Mortgage Corporation , dated 01/13/2006, and Recorded on 01/19/2006 as Book No. 623 and Page No. 306-328, Pike County, Georgia records, as last assigned to JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. as administrative agent for the Homebanc Syndicate Lenders, by assignment, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note of even date in the original principal amount of $133,100.00, 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 July, 2009, the following described property:
All that tract or parcel of land containing 2.01 acres, more or less, lying and being in land lot 199 & 219 of the 8th land district of Pike County, Georgia, and being more particularly shown and designated as lot 71 2.01 acres according to that certain plat of survey entitled “Prepared for Ark Builders, Inc. d/b/a/ Ark Development”, dated August 14, 2003, prepared by Steve J. Reeves, Georgia registered professional and land surveyor, a copy of which said plat is recorded in plat book 21, page 134, 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 2.01 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: Chase Home Finance, LLC, 3415 Vision Drive, Foreclosure, Columbus, OH 43224, 800-446-8939. 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 1154 Whitfield Walk, Zebulon, Georgia 30295 is/are: Donna Coe and Tracey Coe 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. JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. as administrative agent for The Homebanc Syndicate Lenders as Attorney in Fact for Donna Coe and Tracey Coe. This law firm is acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
20090073400706 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 254
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 Sarah B. Dempsey to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”) as nominee for Firstcity Mortgage Inc dba Eagle Mortgage Services , dated 03/31/2003, and Recorded on 04/01/2003 as Book No. 441 and Page No. 004, 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 $115,389.00, 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 July, 2009, the following described property:
All that tract or parcel of land containing 2.00 acres, more or less, lying and being in land lot 255 of the 1st land district and land lot 17 in the 9th land district of Pike County, Georgia. Subject property is more particularly shown and designated on that certain plat of survey entitled: “Property Survey for Lowell Hortman”, dated December 15, 1998 and recorded at plat book 15, page 63, in the office of the clerk of Superior Court, Pike County, gGeorgia, prepared by G. Tim Conkle, Georgia registered land surveyor, no. 2001; and which said plat together with the metes, bounds, courses and distances as shown thereon is incorporated into this description by reference.
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 43224, 800-446-8939. 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 249 Twin Oaks Road, Williamson, Georgia 30292 is/are: Sarah B. Dempsey 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 Sarah B. Dempsey. This law firm is acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
20090073400567 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 255
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 July, 2009, 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, coursed 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; south by property now or formerly owned by Hulett Park; southwest by lot 12, as shown on said plat; 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 43224, 800-446-8939. 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.
20090073400488 Barrett, Daffin & Frappier, L.L.P.
4004 Beltline, Building 2,
Suite 100
Addison, Texas 75001-4417
Telephone: (972) 341-5398
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Notice of Sale Under Power.
State of Georgia,
County of Pike
Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Deed to Secure Debt given by Donald D. Swords and Mona D. Wilkerson to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. , dated 03/16/2007, and Recorded on 03/20/2007 as Book No. 695 and Page No. 274-290, 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 $154,900.00, 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 July, 2009, the following described property:
All that tract or parcel of land situate, lying and being in land lot 254 of the eighth land district of Pike County, Georgia, and designated as tract 7 as shown on plat of survey prepared by J.C. Adkerson Estate, prepared by Countryland Suryeyors, Ltd, dated November 26, 2002 and revised May 5, 2003, a copy of which is recorded in plat book 21, page 56, in the office of the clerk of Superior Court of Pike County, Georgia, which said plat, together with the metes, bounds, courses and distances as shown thereon, is incorporated herein and made a part of this description.
Located on the above described property is dwelling known and designate as 95 Pope Street, Zebulon, 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 43224, 800-446-8939. 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 95 Pope St, Zebulon, Georgia 30295 is/are: Donadl D. Swords Mona D. Wilkerson 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
Donald D. Swords and Mona D. Wilkerson.
This law firm is acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
20080073401074 Barrett, Daffin & Frappier, L.L.P.
4004 Beltline, Building 2,
Suite 100
Addison, Texas 75001-4417
Telephone: (972) 341-5398
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Notice of Sale Under Power
Georgia, Pike County
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 James E. Burnette and Autumn V. Burnette to Southern Crescent Mortgage & Investment Corp., dated November 22, 2006, recorded in Deed Book 679, Page 292, Pike County, Georgia Records,conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of one hundred fifty-six thousand and 0/100 dollars ($156,000.00), with interest thereon as set forth therein, there will be sold at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the courthouse door of Pike County, Georgia within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in July, 2009, the following described property:
EXHIBIT A: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 63 of the 2nd District of Pike County, Georgia, being Lot 1, Highgrove Subdivision filed for record in Plat Book 22, Pages 90-92, Pike County records, the description of said property as contained on said plat is incorporated herein and made a part hereof by reference for a more complete and accurate legal description.
Parcel ID Number: 065-301
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 attorneys fees (notice of intent to collect attorneys 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: National City Mortgage Co., 3232 Newmark Drive, Miamisburg, OH 45342, 800-523-8654. 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 James E. Burnette and Autumn V. Burnette or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 75 Highgrove Drive, Zebulon, Georgia 30295.
The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the security deed.
as Attorney in Fact for
James E. Burnette and Autumn V. Burnette
McCalla Raymer, LLC
1544 Old Alabama Road
Roswell, Georgia 30076
www.foreclosurehotline.net
MR/ras 7/7/09
Our file no. 51267209-FT7
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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 Thomas J. Marlin and Tiffiny L. Marlin to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., dated June 7, 2007, recorded in Deed Book 709, Page 1, Pike County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to First Horizon Home Loans, a division of First Tennessee Bank National Association by assignment recorded Deed Book 709, Page 19, Pike County, Georgia Records,conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of two hundred seven thousand and 0/100 dollars ($207,000.00), with interest thereon as set forth therein, there will be sold at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the courthouse door of Pike County, Georgia within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in July, 2009, the following described property:
EXHIBIT A: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 4 and 193 of the 2nd Land District of Pike County, Georgia, being more particularly shown and designated as Lot 1 containing 3.01 acres on that plat of survey entitled Minor Subdivision for: Homemaster Construction, dated August 28, 2006, prepared by S. J. Reeves & Associates, Inc., Steve J. Reeves, Ga. RLS No. 2765, a copy of which plat is recorded in Plat Book 24, Page 133, Pike County, Georgia record, and which said plat together with the metes, bounds, courses and distances as shown thereon is incorporated herein and made a part of this description by reference.
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 attorneys fees (notice of intent to collect attorneys 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: MetLife Home Loans, 4000 Horizon Way Mail Stop 6205, Irving, TX 75063, 800-364-7662. 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 Thomas J. Marlin and Tiffiny L. Marlin or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 291 Dickinson Road, Williamson, Georgia 30292.
The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the security deed.
First Horizon Home Loans, a division of First Tennessee Bank National Association
as Attorney in Fact for
Thomas J. Marlin and Tiffiny L. Marlin
McCalla Raymer, LLC
1544 Old Alabama Road
Roswell, Georgia 30076
www.foreclosurehotline.net
MR/as5 7/7/09
Our file no. 5125309-FT8
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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 Samuel A. Moore and Ronda G. Moore to First National Bank of Griffin, dated August 4, 2005, recorded in Deed Book 595, Page 142, Pike County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to Georgia Housing and Finance Authority by assignment recorded in Deed Book 595, Page 157, Pike County, Georgia Records,conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of ninety-two thousand nine hundred and 0/100 dollars ($92,900.00), with interest thereon as set forth therein, there will be sold at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the courthouse door of Pike County, Georgia within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in July, 2009, the following described property:
EXHIBIT A: All that lot, tract or parcel of land situate, lying and being in Land Lot 128 of the 8th Land District of Pike County, Georgia, and being more particularly shown and designated as Tract “B” containing 2.50 acres and Tract “C” containing 2.00 acres on that certain plat of survey entitled “Property Survey for Johnny D. McLeroy, Dee B. McLeroy & Eric B. McLeroy” dated April 22, 2002, prepared by G. Tim Conkle, Registered Land Surveyor No. 2001, a copy of which said survey is recorded in Plat Book 20, Page 15, Pike County Clerk of Superior Court, Georgia records. Said plat with its metes, bounds, courses and distances as shown thereon with respect to Tract “B” and Tract “C” is incorporated herein reference thereto as if set out fully herein. Less and except property conveyed in Deed Book 607, Page 258, aforesaid records.
The debt secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Security Deed. 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 attorneys fees (notice of intent to collect attorneys 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: State Home Mortgage Corporation, P.O. Box 133079, Atlanta, GA 30333, 404-679-4908/-3133. 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 Samuel A. Moore or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 1803 Harden Road, Zebulon, Georgia 30295.
The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the security deed.
Georgia Housing and Finance Authority
as Attorney in Fact for
Samuel A. Moore and Ronda G. Moore
McCalla Raymer, LLC
1544 Old Alabama Road
Roswell, Georgia 30076
www.foreclosurehotline.net
MR/rwm 7/7/09
Our file no. 51250209-FT2
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