The Pike County Journal-Reporter

Sheriff's Report

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:10:00 -0500

Between Sunday, May 6, and Friday, May 11, the sheriff’s office made the following arrests:
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County budget does not project millage increase

nospam@example.com (Rachel McDaniel) — Wed, 16 May 2012 08:02:26 -0500

Pike County commissioners discussed the 2012-13 fiscal year budget at a May 9 public meeting. The proposed budget is $8.5 million, not including a possible savings of $90,000 that may be accomplished by changing insurance carriers to be discussed at a May 16 special called meeting.
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Mortons to manage in interim

nospam@example.com (Rachel McDaniel) — Wed, 16 May 2012 08:00:00 -0500

Pike County commissioners named the firm of Morton and Morton as interim county manager at the May 9 board meeting. County clerk Teresa Watson said four applications have been received so far. County attorney Rob Morton said according to the county code, an interim county manager must be appointed within four weeks of the position’s vacancy.
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E-SPLOST project list proposed

nospam@example.com (Rachel McDaniel) — Wed, 16 May 2012 08:00:00 -0500

The Pike County board of education approved a list of E-SPLOST projects at the May 8 meeting, including repairing and reopening the auditorium, technology upgrades, campus-wide road improvements and building repairs at the high, elementary and primary schools.
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Yesterday's Footsteps: Bottles and Pennies

nospam@example.com (Rachel McDaniel) — Mon, 14 May 2012 15:49:30 -0500

By Greg Parrott

Back in the 1960s I found a way to earn some money on my own. Walking with my big Radio-Flyer wagon I’d pick up soft drink bottles along roads of my small hometown of Brooks in south Fayette County.

The ditches and fence lines would become home to unwanted soft drink bottles. Just behind the road signs was another good place to find bottles as well. The bottle wielding Nazis of that era would use the signs as a target for their pleasure. I liked it when they missed; it was money for me.
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Lady Pirates finish season in style

nospam@example.com (Rachel McDaniel) — Mon, 14 May 2012 15:46:38 -0500

By Jim Asher

On Wednesday, May 9, the Lady Pirates traveled to Blessed Trinity and very nearly pulled off the upset of this year’s tournament. In the second round of the State AA Playoffs, the Pike County Lady Pirates faced off with the number one ranked Blessed Trinity Lady Titans in their most difficult game of the season. Despite being decided underdogs, Pike came into the game with a plan and executed it to near perfection.
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Three times the pride

nospam@example.com (Rachel McDaniel) — Mon, 14 May 2012 15:44:30 -0500

For Allen and Angela Heape, graduation night will mean three times the pride as their triplets cross the stage and accept their high school diplomas. Emily, Thomas and Sarah Heape are fraternal triplets – not identical – and have very different hobbies and interests. Emily and Sarah were among the four students who tied with the highest GPA for the class of 2012 and Emily is the valedictorian.
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Relay for Life set for Friday, May 18

nospam@example.com (Rachel McDaniel) — Mon, 14 May 2012 15:14:00 -0500

Pike County's 2012 Relay for Life will kick off this Friday, May 18 at the high school track with several live bands, student performances, great food and more to support cancer survivors, their caregivers, and to remembers those who have passed away after battling cancer. The action-packed 24-hour event will include many local bands, games and entertainment as well as the popular Womanless Beauty Pageant and other games in an effort to raise funds for cancer research through the American Cancer Society.
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School budget released

nospam@example.com (Rachel McDaniel) — Mon, 14 May 2012 15:11:38 -0500

The Pike County board of education released the proposed 2012-13 budget at the May 8 meeting. The budget – which would total $22.7 million – is about 3.6% higher than last year’s. Administrators say despite the increase, the proposed budget will not require an increase in millage rate.
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A preview of the 5.16.2012 edition of The Journal-Reporter

nospam@example.com (Walter Geiger) — Mon, 14 May 2012 14:12:05 -0500

Mortons to manage:
County attorneys to mange things in interim.

Beat cancer:
Relay for Life is Friday here.

Another set of top triplets:
Heapes are standouts at PCHS.

Vacating the square:
Third Friday celebration on the move.

Milestone:
Virginia Parker reaches milestone at her church.

For fair, accurate, ongoing coverage of the people and events in Pike County, The Journal-Reporter and pikecountygeorgia.com are your only option.

Sheriff's Office is Agency of the Year

nospam@example.com (Rachel McDaniel) — Sun, 13 May 2012 17:42:00 -0500
The Pike County sheriff’s office was named the 2012 Agency of the Year at the annual Law Enforcement Appreciation banquet held in Fayetteville May 3.
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John Ashby Simms

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Fri, 11 May 2012 14:10:52 -0500
Rev. John Ashby “Paw” Simms, age 66, of Zebulon, passed away May 10, 2012.
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Larry D. Thomas

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Thu, 10 May 2012 15:28:48 -0500
Larry D. Thomas, 70, of Concord, formerly of Fayette County, passed away on May 10, 2012.
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Pike County Sheriff’s Report

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Wed, 09 May 2012 13:31:00 -0500
Between Friday, April 20, and Sunday, May 6, The Pike County sheriff’s office made the following arrests:

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Public Notices

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Wed, 09 May 2012 13:29:00 -0500

Legal 159
Notice
Georgia, Pike County
Probate Court
Dorothy Elaine Miller has petitioned to be appointed Administrator of the estate of Andrew L. Perry, deceased, of said County. The petitioner has also applied for waiver of bond and/or grant of certain powers contained in O.C.G.A. §53-12-261. All interested parties are hereby notified to show cause why said petition should not be granted. All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections, and must be filed with the court on or before May 14, 2012. 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 160
Notice
Georgia, Pike County
Probate Court
Nancy Cosgrove has petitioned to be appointed Administrator of the estate of Ilona Hannelore 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. §53-12-261. All interested parties are hereby notified to show cause why said petition should not be granted. All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections, and must be filed with the court on or before May 14, 2012. 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 161
Notice
Georgia, Pike County
Probate Court
Nancy Cosgrove has petitioned to be appointed Administrator of the estate of Edwin Gregg Williams, 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. §53-12-261. All interested parties are hereby notified to show cause why said petition should not be granted. All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections, and must be filed with the court on or before May 14, 2012. 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 164
State of Georgia
County of Pike
Estate of Genelle S. Stubbs
Notice to Creditors and Debtors
All creditors of the Estate of Genelle S. Stubbs, deceased, late of Pike County, Georgia, are hereby notified to render an account of their demands to the undersigned, and all debtors are required to make immediate payment.
This the 17th day of April, 2012.
John W. Stubbs, Jr.
Executor of the Estate of
Genelle S. Stubs
c/o Mr. David Dunaway
P.O. Box Drawer 471
Thomaston, Georgia 30286
Law Offices of David B. Dunaway
212 West Main Street
P.O. Box Drawer 471
Thomaston, Georgia 30286
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Legal 174
Notice to Debtors
and Creditors
Georgia, Pike County
In Re: Estate of Frank B.
Flanders, Jr., deceased
All creditors of the estate of Frank B. Flanders, Jr., deceased, late of Pike County, are hereby notified to render their demands to the undersigned according to law and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment to me.
This 2nd day of May, 2012.
Frank B. Flanders, III,
Executor of the Will of Frank B. Flanders, Jr., deceased
Law Offices of G. Alan Dodson
100 South Hill Street
Suite 405
Griffin, Georgia 30223
770-228-2148
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Legal 175
Retail Distilled Spirits
Advertisement
Package Stores Only
Notice is given that BJ’s Bottle Shop located at 285 Thomaston Street, Zebulon, GA through Omkara Investment Group, Inc., has applied for a license to sell Beer, Wine & Liquor at retail.
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Legal 176
Notice
Georgia, Pike County
Probate Court
Tena L. McGhee has petitioned to be appointed Administrator of the estate of Ronenia Jeanette 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. §53-12-261. All interested parties are hereby notified to show cause why said petition should not be granted. All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections, and must be filed with the court on or before May 28, 2012. 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 158
Notice is hereby given that the term of appointment of the Presiding Judge of Juvenile Court of the Griffin Judicial Circuit will expire in July 2012 and all applicants interested in appointment or reappointment as the Presiding Judge of Juvenile Court shall submit a letter of application to the Honorable Christopher C. Edwards, Chief Judge of the Griffin Judicial Circuit, Fayette County Justice Center, One Center Dr., Fayetteville, Georgia 30214. Applicants must be at least 30 years of age, must have been a citizen of the State of Georgia for at least three years, be a member in good standing of the State Bar of Georgia, and must have practiced law for a least five years. All applications shall be received by Chief Judge Edwards’ office by June 15, 2012.
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Legal 177
CALL FOR SPECIAL ELECTION
GEORGIA, Pike COUNTY:
I, Lynn S. Brandenburg, SUPERINTENDENT OF ELECTIONS for the above State and County, DO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT:
WHEREAS, in the 2010 Georgia General Assembly, the House and Senate passed House Bill 277, known as the Transportation Investment Act of 2010, to provide 12 special tax districts across the State and to provide for a special district transportation sales and use tax in such special districts; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Code Section 48-8-243 of the Transportation Investment Act of 2010, the Three Rivers special district Roundtable, of which Pike County is a part, officially approved a Final Investment List to be funded through the special district transportation sales and use tax; and
WHEREAS, the special one percent (1%) sales and use tax will not exceed a projected revenue generation amount of $947,047,315 for the Three Rivers special district, and shall not exceed ten (10) years in duration commencing January 1, 2013; and
WHEREAS, Seventy-Five percent (75%) of the projected revenue generation amount will fund the approved Final Investment List of the Three Rivers special tax district and Twenty-Five percent (25%) of the projected revenue generation amount will be directly distributed to the cities and counties of the Three Rivers special tax district by formula for local transportation uses; and
WHEREAS, the Three Rivers Roundtable has made a resolution to the Superintendents of Election of the Three Rivers special tax district, as specified in the Official Code of Georgia Annotated 48-8-244, to notify the election superintendent to issue the call for election for the purpose of submitting to the electors of the county the question of whether such sales and use tax shall be granted for approval or rejection; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Code Section 48-8-244, the election results will be tabulated per district and if more than one-half of the votes cast throughout the special district are in favor of levying the tax, then the tax will be levied in said special district as specified; and
WHEREAS, the Final Investment List to be undertaken and completed utilizing 75% of the projected revenue generation amount in the Three Rivers special tax district are as follows:
RC04-000003 McDonough Road/ SR42 Intersection Realignment Butts County; RC04-000009 SR 16 Widening from I-75 to City of Jackson, Butts County; RC04-000011SR 36 at Fincherville Road Intersection Improvement, Butts County; RC04-000012 SR 36 at Yellow Water Creek Bridge 1 mi N of JCT SR 42, Butts County; RC04-000013SR 36 One-Way Pair in Jackson from Brownlee Road to Yellow Water Creek, Butts County. RC04-000018 Troup County Transit - Existing System Operating and Capital Assistance, Troup County. RC04-000021 Bowdon Bypass from GA Hwy 166 at Farmers High Rd to GA Hwy 166 west of Bowdon, Carroll County; RC04-000022 Bowdon-Tyus Road - Widen Shoulders, Carroll County; RC04-000023 Bridge Replacement on West Hickory Level Road over Little Tallapoosa River, Carroll County; RC04-000024 Burwell-Mount Zion Road - Add 2 feet of Asphalt and 2 feet of Dirt Shoulder, Carroll County; RC04-000025 Cedar Street Extension from SR 166 to Folds Road, Carroll County; RC04-000026 Centerpoint Road - Widening, Carroll County; RC04-000028 Expansion of West Georgia Regional Airport — O. V. Gray Field, Carroll County; RC04-000029 Hog Liver Road Widening and Bridge, Carroll County; RC04-000030 Hwy 61/Industrial Blvd - Operational Improvements, Carroll County; RC04-000031 Jones Mill Rd - Widen by 2 feet on each side, Carroll County; RC04-000032 Jones Mill Road Improvements - Add 2 feet of asphalt and 2 feet of dirt shoulder to each side, Carroll County; RC04-000033 Kilgore Road Extension to SR 166, Carroll County; RC04-000034 New Roadway from Garrett Creek Road at Dixson Road Intersection to Kent Avenue, Carroll County; RC04-000035 North Van Wert Road - Widening, Carroll County; RC04-000036 Old Newnan Road Improvements - Add 2 feet of asphalt and 2 feet of dirt shoulder to each side, Carroll County; RC04-000037 Sidewalks alongside Hwy 16, Carroll County; RC04-000038 South Carroll Road Widening Project, Carroll County; RC04-000039 South Van Wert Road - Widening, Carroll County; RC04-000040 SR 113 At-grade NSRR Rail Separation Project, Carroll County; RC04-000041 SR 113 Sidewalk Improvements, Carroll County; RC04-000042 SR 16 sidewalks in Mt. Zion, Carroll County; RC04-000043 SR 166 at Hays Mill Road — Intersection Improvements, Carroll County; RC04-000044 SR 166 at Blandenburg Road — Intersection Improvements, Carroll County; RC04-000045 SR 166 from CR 828/141 to Maple Street from 2 to 4 Lanes - Including Bridges, Carroll County; RC04-000046 Temple-Centerpoint Road - Widening, Carroll County; RC04-000047 Traffic Signalization Optimization Program, Carroll County; RC04-000048 Tyus-Carrollton Road - Widen 2 feet to each lane, Carroll County; RC04-000049 Villa Rica Bypass Extend W From Proposed SR 61 Bypass To SR 101, Carroll County; RC04-000050 Widen Burwell Road (Add 2 feet of asphalt and 2 feet of dirt shoulder) and Replace Existing Bridge, Carroll County; RC04-000051 Widen C.R. 826 (Five Points Rd) from S.R. 16 to Haralson County Line - Shoulder, Carroll County; RC04-000052, Widen Clem-Lowell Road - 2 ft Each Side, Carroll County; RC04-000053 Widen Kent Street from Tyus Road to GA Hwy 100, Carroll County; RC04-000054 Widening of Lowell Road, Carroll County; RC04-000055 Widening of Stockmar Rd and Intersection Improvements at SR 61/Dallas Hwy and Stockmar Rd, Carroll County; RC04-000056 Widening of Temple-Centerpoint Road -Add 2 feet of asphalt and 2 feet of shoulder to each side, Carroll County. RC04-000057 Amlajack Blvd. at I-85 Interchange (PE and ROW), Coweta County; RC04-000058 Amlajack Blvd. Extension, Coweta County; RC04-000060 Coweta County Transit-Existing System Operating and Capital Assistance, Coweta County; RC04-000061 Coweta County Transit-System Expansion Operating and Capital Assistance, Coweta County; RC04-000063 Five Points Intersection Improvements, Coweta County; RC04-000064 GRTA Regional Vanpool Service - Three Rivers Region, Coweta County; RC04-000068 Lower Fayetteville Road-Widening from 2 to 4 Lanes, Coweta County; RC04-000072 Newnan Coweta County Airport - Terminal Building and Site Preparation, Coweta County; RC04-000073 Newnan Coweta County Airport Improvements - Southeast Runway Improvements, Coweta County; RC04-000074 Newnan Crossing Blvd East-Widening from 2 to 4 Lanes, Coweta County; RC04-000075 Newnan SE Bypass Extension, Coweta County; RC04-000077 Poplar Road Interchange at I-85, Coweta County; RC04-000078 SR 154 Widening from SR 54 to SR 14/US 29, Coweta County; RC04-000080 SR 16 at SR 54 Roundabout, Coweta County; RC04-000081 SR 16 Widening from I-85 to SR 14 / US 29, Coweta County; RC04-000082 SR 16/SR 14 Intersection at Pine Road, Coweta County; RC04-000083, SR 34 at Amlajack Blvd. & Parkway North Improvement, Coweta County; RC04-000084 SR 34 Multi-Use Facility from Farmer Street to Lakeside Way, Coweta County; RC04-000085
SR 34 Multi-Use Facility, Coweta County; RC04-000087 SR 74/85 at Central of Georgia Railroad Bridge Widening, Coweta County; RC04-000088 Xpress Regional Commuter Service - Three Rivers Region, Coweta County. RC04-000089 Five Notch Road and Bridge Improvements from Nutt Rd to Hollingsworth Rd, Heard County; RC04-000090 Pearce Street Hwy 27 Intersection Improvements, Heard County; RC04-000091 Sidewalks along SR 100 from Bevis Rd to Heard High School, Heard County; RC04-000092 SR 34 and SR 100 Intersection Improvements, Heard County. RC04-000100 Luthersville Rd Lane Widening and Reconstruction, Meriwether County; RC04-000101 SR 85 Alt. at CSX RR Bridge Replacement in Warm Springs, Meriwether County. RC04-000102 County Farm Road Widening, Pike County; RC04-000103 Flat Shoals Road - Add 2`of pavement on each side, Add turn lanes at paved crossroads, Resurfacing Pike County; RC04-000104 Hollowville Road - Add 2` of pavement on each side, Add turn lanes at paved cross roads, Resurfacing, Pike County; RC04-000105 New Hope Road - Add 2`of pavement on each side, Add turn lanes at paved crossroads, Resurfacing, Pike County; RC04-000106 Williamson - Zebulon Road Widening, Pike County. RC04-000107 Commuter Rail (study) - Atlanta to Griffin - Spalding County, Spalding County; RC04-000108 County Line Road at Macon Road Intersection Improvements, Spalding County; RC04-000109 Experiment Street Multi-Use Path and Intersection Improvement Program, Spalding County; RC04-000110 Moreland Road Extension, Spalding County; RC04-000111 N. Expressway/Varsity Road Extension and Improvements, Spalding County; RC04-000112 N. Hill Street Bridge Reconstruction at Cabin Creek, Spalding County; RC04-000113 N. Hill Street Improvements, Spalding County; RC04-000114 N. Pine Hill Road/Henry Jackson Road Realignment, Spalding County; RC04-000115 New or Improved, Griffin-Spalding Airport, Spalding County; RC04-000116 S. McDonough Road at Johnston Road Intersection Improvement, Spalding County; RC04-000117 Solomon St/High Falls Rd/Searcy St/NS Intersection Reconstruction, Spalding County; RC04-000118 Spalding County Pedestrian Connector, Spalding County; RC04-000119 SR 155 Redesignation from Jackson Road to N. McDonough Road, Spalding County; RC04-000122 SR 3/US 19 Turn Lanes Addition at SR 16, Spalding County; RC04-000123 Teamon/School Rd at Old Atlanta Rd Intersection Reconstruction, Spalding County. RC04-000129 Hammett Road - Drainage, Shoulders, Sidewalks & Bike Lanes - Youngs Mill Rd to Prop. I-185 Connector, Troup County; RC04-000130 Highway 18 Widening Project to the Intersection of Hwy 103, Troup County; RC04-000143 SR 1/US 27 from I-185 to I-85 Widening & Reconstruction, Troup County; RC04-000145 SR14/SR109 Corridor Operational Improvements, Troup County; RC04-000146 SR 14 Spur (Davis Road) Realignment - On New Location between US 27/SR 1 and SR 219, Troup County; RC04-000147 SR 14/US 29 from CR 4031 Upper Glass Bridge to Old Vernon Road Widening and Reconstruction, Troup County; RC04-000148 SR 18 & O G Skinner Drive Intersection Signalization/Improvements, Troup County; RC04-000151 US 27/SR (Franklin Rd.) at US 29/SR 14 (Commerce Ave) Intersection Improvements, Troup County; RC04-000156 Widening and Reconstructing of SR 219 from SR 1/US 27 to South of SR 14 Spur (Pegasus Parkway), Troup County; RC04-000158, Widening and Reconstruction of SR 1/US 27, Troup County. RC04-000168 State Route 36 Widening Improvement, Upson County. RC04-000175 Pea Ridge Road Extension, Heard County. RC04-000176 Program/ Administration Fee. Region Wide
NOW, THEREFORE, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY VESTED IN ME BY VIRTUE OF O.C.G.A. §48-8-244 AND O.C.G.A.§21-2-540, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED:
(1) That a call for a special one percent (1%) sales and use tax in the Three Rivers special tax district, of which Pike County is a part, in an amount not to exceed $947,047,315 and for a period of time not to exceed ten (10) years duration commencing January 1, 2013 subject to the approval of the voters of said special tax district is hereby issued.
(2) That said Special Election shall be held on July 31, 2012, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.; that all persons who are not registered to vote and who desire to register to vote in the special election may register to vote through the close of business on July 2, 2012.
(3) That the question to be put before the voters of Pike County, as part of the Three Rivers special tax district, shall be placed on the ballot and read as follows:
SAMPLE BALLOT
‘(YES) (NO)
Shall Pike County’s transportation system and the transportation network in this region and the state be improved by providing for a 1 percent special district transportation sales and use tax for the purpose of transportation projects and programs for a period of ten years?’
I hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of this office at the Pike County Courthouse, Zebulon, Georgia, this 23rd day of April, 2012.
Lynn S. Brandenburg
Superintendent of Elections
Pike County, Georgia
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Legal 163
Notice Of Sale Under Power
Georgia, Pike County
Because of default in the payment of the indebtedness, secured by a Security Deed executed by George R Burrier to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Aegis Wholesale Corporation., its successors and assigns dated August 17, 2005 in the amount of $158,131.00, and recorded in Deed Book 598, Page 257, 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, 2012 , 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 Lot 275 of the 15th Land District of Pike County, Georgia, and being more particularly described as 5.282 Acres as shown on plat entitled, “Property survey for Joseph Holbrook and Tina Holbrook”, prepared by G. Tim Conkle, Registered Land Surveyor, a copy of which is recorded in Plat Book 17, Page 180, Pike County, Superior Court Records, which said plat together with the metes, bonds, courses and distances as shown thereon with respect to said property is incorporated herein and made a part hereof as fully as if set out herein.
Which has the property address of 233 Highway 18 West, Molena, 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 George R Burrier 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
George R Burrier
McCurdy & Candler, L.L.C.
(404) 373-1612
www.mccurdycandler.com
File No. 10-06357 /FHA/awilby
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 179
Advertisement Of Sale
Under Power
Georgia, Pike County:
By virtue of the power and authority contained in that certain Security Deed and under the power of sale contained therein, executed by Richard Gayton to First Bank Of Pike dated August 18, 2009, of record in Deed Book 807, Page 25, Clerk’s Office, Superior Court, Pike County, Georgia, 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 June 5, 2012, to-wit: June 5, 2012, the following real estate:
All that tract or parcel of land, lying and being in Land Lot 227 of the 8th Land District of Pike County, Georgia, and being more particularly described as Tract 1 containing 0.58 acres as shown on a plat of survey prepared by Mark D Presley, Georgia Registered Land Surveyor No. 2777, dated 05/28/2004 and recorded in Plat Book 23, Page 20, in the Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court, 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 forth 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(s) and Note(s). 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(s) and Note(s). 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(s), accrued interest and expenses of the sale and other sums secured by the Deed to Secure Debt(s), 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 Richard Gayton, subject to outstanding Ad Valorem Taxes, street improvements and easement or restrictions of record, if any. The undersigned will execute a deed to the purchaser at said sale as provided in said Deed to Secure Debt.
First Bank Of Pike,
Attorney In Fact For
Richard Gayton
Law Offices Of
Richard T. Bridges
Kevin R. Hurt
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 180
Notice Of Sale Under Power
State Of Georgia
County Of Pike
By virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Security Deed from David Huff to Wilshire Funding Corporation, a Delaware Corporation dba Wilshire Mortgage Corporation, dated June 9, 1998 and recorded in Deed Book 225, Page 234, in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Pike County, Georgia, and re-recorded in Deed Book 231, Page 210, aforesaid records, said Security Deed having been given to secure a Note, dated June 9, 1998, in the original principal amount of Seventy One Thousand Four Hundred Forty Six and 71/100 Dollars ($71,446.71) with interest thereon as provided therein, having been last sold, assigned and transferred to U.S. Bank, N.A. as Trustee on behalf of Manufactured Housing Contract Senior/Subordinate Pass-Through Certificate Trust 1999-2, 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 of June 2012 regarding the following described property:
All that tract or parcel of land containing 2.369 acres, more or less, lying and being in Land Lot 129 of the 8th Land District of Pike County, Georgia, and being more particularly shown and designated as 2.369 acres according to that certain Plat of Survey entitled “Property Survey for David Charles Huff”, dated July 16, 1998, prepared by Presley, Bernhard, Harp & Associates, Georgia Registered Professional Land Surveyors, a copy of which said plat is recorded in Plat Book 14, Page 365, 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 2.369 acres, is by this reference incorporated herein in aid of this description as fully as if copied at length herein.
Also conveyed herewith is a 1998 Horton Manufactured Home, Model Summit, Serial Numbers H153750GL&R, which is permanently attached to and made a part of the real property.
Said property is commonly known as 263 Glover Rd., Zebulon, GA 30295.
The indebtedness secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of default under the terms of said Security Deed and Note, including but not limited to the nonpayment of the indebtedness as and when due. The indebtedness remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same, all expenses of the sale, including attorney’s fees and all other payments provided for under the terms of the Security Deed and Note.
Said property will be sold subject to the following items which may affect the title of said property; zoning ordinances, matters which would be disclosed by an accurate survey or by an inspection of the property; any outstanding taxes, including but not limited to ad valorem taxes, which constitute liens upon said property; special assessments; all outstanding bills for public utilities which constitute liens upon said property; all restrictive covenants, easements, rights-of-way and any other matters of record superior to said Security Deed. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is David Huff or tenant(s).
U.S. Bank, N.A. as Trustee on behalf of Manufactured Housing Contract Senior/Subordinate Pass-Through Certificate Trust 1999-2
as Attorney-in-Fact for
David Huff
Contact:
Topping & Associates, LLC
1930 N. Druid Hills Rd., Suite B
Atlanta, Georgia 30319
(404) 728-0220
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 181
Notice Of Sale Under Power
Georgia, Pike County
By virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Security Deed from Angela A. Hoodenpyle, John E. Hoodenpyle, Thomas J. Hoodenpyle to Auburn Bank, dated December 31, 2004, recorded January 27, 2005, in Deed Book 565, Page 187, Pike County, Georgia Records, said Security Deed having been given to secure a Note of even date in the original principal amount of One Hundred Twenty-Two Thousand and 00/100 dollars ($122,000.00), with interest thereon as provided for therein, said Security Deed having been last sold, assigned and transferred to The Bank Of New York Mellon Fka The Bank Of New York As Trustee For The Certificateholders Of Cwalt, Inc., Alternative Loan Trust 2005-6Cb, Mortgage Pass Through Certificates, Series 2005-6CB, there will be sold at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the courthouse door of Pike County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in June, 2012, all property described in said Security Deed including but not limited to the following described property.
All that tract or parcel of land containing 2.000 acres, more or less, lying and being in land lot 100 of the 9th land district of Pike County, Georgia, and being more particularly shown and designated as tract “B-1” 2.000 acres according to that certain plat of survey entitled “Plat of John and Angela Hoodenpyle”, dated August 24,2003, prepared by Clayton Lamar Moore, Georgia registered professional land surveyor #2491, a copy of which said plat is recorded in plat book 21, page 172, 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 2.000 acres, is by this reference incorporated herein in aid of this description as fully as if copied at length herein.
Restrictions: residential building only (no mobile home). must be at least 1600 square ft. must have attached garage.
Said legal description being controlling, however the property is more commonly known as 2900 Old Lifsey Springs Rd., Molena, Ga 30258.
The indebtedness secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of default under the terms of said Security Deed and Note, including but not limited to the nonpayment of the indebtedness as and when due. The indebtedness remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same, all expenses of the sale, including attorneys` fees (notice to collect same having been given) and all other payments provided for under the terms of the Security Deed and Note.
Said property will be sold on an “as-is” basis without any representation, warranty or recourse against the above-named creditor or the undersigned. The sale will also be subject to the following items which may affect the title: 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; matters which would be disclosed by an accurate survey or by an inspection of the property; all zoning ordinances; assessments; liens; encumbrances; restrictions; covenants, and any other matters of record superior to said Security Deed.
To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the owner and party in possession of the property is Angela A. Hoodenpyle, John E. Hoodenpyle, Thomas J. Hoodenpyle, or tenants(s).
The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Security Deed.
The entity having full authority to negotiate, amend or modify all terms of the loan (although not required by law to do so) is:
Lender Contact: BAC, Loss Mitigation Dept., P.O. Box 940070, Simi Valley, CA 93094-0070
Telephone Number: 800-720-3758
The Bank Of New York Mellon Fka The Bank Of New York As Trustee For The Certificateholders Of Cwalt, Inc., Alternative Loan Trust 2005-6Cb, Mortgage Pass Through Certificates, Series 2005-6CB
as Attorney in Fact for
Angela A. Hoodenpyle, John E. Hoodenpyle, Thomas J. Hoodenpyle
The below law firm may be held to be acting as a debt collector, under federal law. If so, any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
Attorney Contact: Rubin Lublin Suarez Serrano, LLC, 3740 Davinci Court, Suite 400, Norcross, GA 30092
Telephone Number: (877) 813-0992 Case No. BAC-12-04306-0001
www.rubinlublin.com/property-listings.php
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Legal 182
Notice Of Sale Under Power
Georgia, Pike County
Because of default in the payment of the indebtedness, secured by a Security Deed executed by Charles W Hester Jr. and Barbara B Hester to The First State Bank dated June 21, 2007 in the amount of $190,000.00, and recorded in Deed Book 710, Page 211, Pike County, Georgia Records; as last transferred to Bank of America, N.A., Successor by Merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP FKA Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP by assignment; the undersigned, Bank of America, N.A., Successor by Merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP FKA Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP 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, 2012 , during the legal hours of sale, at the Courthouse door in Pike County, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, the property described in said deed to-wit:
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lots 90 and 103 of the 2nd District of Pike County, Georgia, being Lot 17 of Deerlake Subdivision, prepared by Steve J. Reeves, Registered Land Surveyor No. 2765, dated December 22, 2004 and recorded in Plat Book 24, Pages 125-129, Pike County Records. The description of said property as contained on said plat is hereby incorporated herein and by reference made a part hereof.
Which has the property address of Lot 17 Deer Lake Drive, Griffin, Georgia., together with all fixtures and other personal property conveyed by said deed.
The sale will be held subject to any unpaid taxes, assessments, rights-of-way, easements, protective covenants or restrictions, liens, and other superior matters of record which may affect said property.
The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the security deed.
Notice has been given of intention to collect attorneys’ fees in accordance with the terms of the note secured by said deed.
Said property will be sold as the property of Charles W Hester Jr. and Barbara B Hester 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.
Bank of America, N.A., Successor by Merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP FKA Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP
Attorney in Fact for
Charles W Hester Jr.
and Barbara B Hester
McCurdy & Candler, L.L.C.
(404) 373-1612
www.mccurdycandler.com
File No. 12-04180 /FNMA/cyeats
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 183
Notice Of Sale Under Power
Georgia, Pike County
By virtue of the power of sale contained in a Security Deed from James C. Haynie, Jr. and Theresa J. Haynie to HomeBanc Mortgage Corporation dated August 13, 2004 recorded in Deed Book 00538, Page 00143 , Pike County Records, and last assigned to U.S. Bank National Association as Trustee for the Certificateholders of Structured Asset Mortgage Investments II Inc. Bear Stearns ARM Trust, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-12, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of one hundred sixty-nine thousand five hundred fifty and 00/100 ($169,550.00), with interest thereon as set forth therein, there will be sold at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, before the Courthouse door of Pike County, Georgia, during the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday, June 5, 2012 the following described property, to wit:
All that tract or parcel of land containing 3.08 acres, more or less, lying and being in Land Lot 198 & 219 of the 8th Land District of Pike County, Georgia, and being more particularly shown and designated as Lot 45 3.08 acres according to that certain plat of survey entitled ìFinal Plat for Whitfield Phase 2î, dated September 28, 2001, prepared by Steve J. Reeves, Georgia Registered Professional Land Surveyor #2765, a copy of which said plat is recorded in Plat Book 19, Page 95, Clerkís 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 3.08 acres, is by this reference incorporated herein in aid of this description as fully as if copied at length herein.
The Debt secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of nonpayment of the indebtedness when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Security Deed. The debt remaining in default, the sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of sale, as provided in the Security Deed and by law, including attorneyís fees, notice of intent to collect attorneyís fees having been given.
Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above.
To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property James C. Haynie, Jr. and Theresa J. Haynie or, a tenant or tenants, and said property was or is commonly known as 1075 Whitfield Walk, Zebulon, GA 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.
U.S. Bank National Association as Trustee for the Certificateholders of Structured Asset Mortgage Investments II Inc. Bear Stearns ARM Trust, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-12
As Attorney in Fact for
James C. Haynie, Jr.
and Theresa J. Haynie
Martin & Brunavs
2800 North Druid Hills Rd.
Building B, Suite 100
Atlanta, GA 30329
(404) 982-0088
M&B File No.: 12-13211
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 184
Notice Of Sale Under Power
Georgia, Pike County
By virtue of the power of sale contained in a Security Deed from Charles R. Hudson to Mortgage Matters, Inc. dated January 24, 2003 recorded in Deed Book 429, Page 142 , Pike County Records, and last assigned to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association s/b/m Chase Home Finance LLC s/b/m Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of one hundred fourteen thousand one hundred eighty-seven and 00/100 ($114,187.00), with interest thereon as set forth therein, there will be sold at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, before the Courthouse door of Pike County, Georgia, during the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday, June 5, 2012 the following described property, to wit:
All that lot, tract or parcel of land containing 3.02 acres, more or less, lying and being in Land Lot 107 of the 8th Land District of Pike County, Georgia, and being more particularly shown and designated as lot 1 -3.02+ acres according to a plat of survey entitled “Final Plat of Azalea Hill Subdivision”, dated March 15, 1997, prepared by C.R. Perdue, Jr., which said plat is recorded in Plat Book 14, Page 73, of the Clerkís Office, Superior Court, Pike County, Georgia, and which said plat, together with metes, bounds, courses and distances shown thereon with respect to said 3.02 aces, is by this reference incorporated herein in aid of description as fully as if copied at length herein.
Located on the above described property is a dwelling known and designated 346 McCard Lake Road, Meansville, Georgia.
The Debt secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of nonpayment of the indebtedness when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Security Deed. The debt remaining in default, the sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of sale, as provided in the Security Deed and by law, including attorneyís fees, notice of intent to collect attorneyís fees having been given.
Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above.
To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property Charles R. Hudson or, a tenant or tenants, and said property was or is commonly known as 346 McCard Lake Road (aka 1346 McCard Lake Road), Meansville, GA 30256.
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.
JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association s/b/m Chase Home Finance LLC s/b/m Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation
As Attorney in Fact for
Charles R. Hudson
Martin & Brunavs
2800 North Druid Hills Rd.
Building B, Suite 100
Atlanta, GA 30329
(404) 982-0088
M&B File No.: 12-13241
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 185
Notice Of Sale Under Power,
Pike County
Pursuant to the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by Sherri L Waters and Gerald K Waters to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Southern Horizon Bank, its successors and assigns dated 7/12/2006 and recorded in Deed Book 656 Page 85-100, Pike County, Georgia records; as last transferred to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association by Assignment filed for record in Pike County, Georgia records, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of $ 143,920.00, with interest at the rate specified therein, there will be sold by the undersigned at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the Courthouse door of Pike County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in June, 2012 (June 05, 2012), the following described property:
All that tract or parcel of land containing 11.367 acres, more or less, lying and being in Land lot 101 of the Ninth Land District of Pike County, Georgia, and being more particularly shown and designated as 11.367 acres., according to that certain plat of survey entitled “Plat of survey for Bill Pilkenton (conveyance to) Andrew Belisle”, dated August 21, 1993, prepared by J. Harold Smith, Georgia Professional Land Surveyor No. 777, a copy of which said plat is recorded in Plat Book 11, page 286, Pike County, Georgia Superior Court Clerk’s Office, and which said plat, together with the metes, bounds, courses, and distances as shown thereon with respect to the said 11.367 acres, is by this reference incorporated herein in aid of the description as fully as if copied at length herein.
The debt secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Security Deed. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in the Security Deed and by law, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given).
Said property is commonly known as 53 Deer Trail, Molena, GA 30258 together with all fixtures and personal property attached to and constituting a part of said property, if any. To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party (or parties) in possession of the subject property is (are): Gerald K Waters and Sherri L Waters or tenant or tenants.
Said property will be sold subject to: (a) any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), (b) the right of redemption of any taxing authority, (c) any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, and (d) any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above.
The sale will be conducted subject to (1) confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code; and (2) final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Security Deed. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 9-13-172.1, which allows for certain procedures regarding the rescission of judicial and non-judicial sales in the State of Georgia, the Deed Under Power and other foreclosure documents may not be provided until final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan as provided immediately above.
JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association as agent and Attorney in Fact for Sherri L Waters and Gerald K Waters
Aldridge Connors, LLP, 15 Piedmont Center, 3575 Piedmont Road, N.E., Suite 500, Atlanta, Georgia 30305, (404) 994-7400.
This law firm may be acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. 1031-65392
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Legal 186
Notice Of Sale Under Power,
Pike County
Pursuant to the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by Brandy Batchelor and Terry Batchelor to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Primary Capital Advisors, LC, its successors and assigns dated 1/12/2009 and recorded in Deed Book 777 Page 96-105, Pike County, Georgia records; as last transferred to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association by Assignment filed for record in Pike County, Georgia records, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of $ 225,817.00, with interest at the rate specified therein, there will be sold by the undersigned at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the Courthouse door of Pike County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in June, 2012 (June 05, 2012), the following described property:
All that tract or parcel of land containing 3.87 acres, more or less, lying and being in Land Lot 203 of the 8th Land District of Pike County, Georgia, and being more particularly shown and designated as TRACT 2 - 3.87 ACRES according to tbat certain plat of survey entitled boundary Survey and Property Split for Terry Batchelor, dated June 22, 2007, prepared by Neal L. Benefield, Georgia Registered Professional Land Surveyor No. 2618, a copy of which said plat is recorded in Plat Book 25, Page 68, 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 3.87 acres, is by this reference incorporated herein in aid of this description as fully as if copied at length herein.
The debt secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Security Deed. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in the Security Deed and by law, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given).
Said property is commonly known as 752 Adams Road, Meansville, GA 30256 together with all fixtures and personal property attached to and constituting a part of said property, if any. To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party (or parties) in possession of the subject property is (are): Brandy M. Batchelor and Terry P. Batchelor or tenant or tenants.
Said property will be sold subject to: (a) any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), (b) the right of redemption of any taxing authority, (c) any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, and (d) any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above.
The sale will be conducted subject to (1) confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code; and (2) final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Security Deed. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 9-13-172.1, which allows for certain procedures regarding the rescission of judicial and non-judicial sales in the State of Georgia, the Deed Under Power and other foreclosure documents may not be provided until final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan as provided immediately above.
JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association as agent and Attorney in Fact for Brandy Batchelor and Terry Batchelor
Aldridge Connors, LLP, 15 Piedmont Center, 3575 Piedmont Road, N.E., Suite 500, Atlanta, Georgia 30305, (404) 994-7400.
This law firm may be acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. 1031-65483
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Legal 187
Notice Of Sale Under Power
State Of Georgia
County Of Pike
WHEREAS, on the 26th day of June, 2008, Glenn F. Ragsdale, Sr. executed in favor of The Bank of Georgia, a corporation formed under the laws of the State of Georgia, a deed to the following land, to-wit: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 205 of the 1st District, Pike County, Georgia, being Lots 93, 94, and 95 of Irish Hill Estates Subdivision, Phase Two, as per plat recorded in Plat Book 24, Pages 83-87, records of Pike County, Georgia, which plat is by reference incorporated herein and made a part hereof to secure an indebtedness of Glen F. Ragsdale, Sr. to The Bank of Georgia of Thirty-Five Thousand One Hundred Fifteen and 83/100 Dollars ($35,115.83) and any and all renewals of same hereinafter contracted by Glen F. Ragsdale, Sr. with The Bank of Georgia until said deed is cancelled as provided by law, as set out in said deed recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Pike County, Georgia, in Deed Book 761, Pages 14-19 and modified by Amendment to Deed to Secure Debt recorded in Deed Book 826, Pages 46-47, and
WHEREAS, the said indebtedness secured by said deed has become in default both as to principal and interest for a period of more than thirty (30) days and The Bank of Georgia has elected and does hereby elect and declare all of said indebtedness both principal and interest, due as provided in said deed when payments are not made as provided therein.
NOW THEREFORE, in accordance with the terms of said deed and as provided in the laws of the State of Georgia in such cases made and provided, the undersigned will, after due advertisement, expose for sale the above described lands and sell same to the highest and best bidder for cash, between the legal hours of sale, before the courthouse door in Pike County, Georgia, on the first Tuesday in June, 2012. 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. Notice has been given of intention to collect attorney’s fees in accordance with the terms of said deed.
The proceeds of said sale will be used first to pay the indebtedness secured by said deed and the expenses of said sale, the balance, if any, will be delivered to the person or persons legally authorized to receive same.
To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the property is in the possession of Glen F. Ragsdale, Sr. and said property will be sold as the property of Glen F. Ragsdale, Sr.. The undersigned will execute a deed to the purchaser at said sale as provided in the Security Deed. Mickey Godwin, The Bank of Georgia, 100 Westpark Drive, Peachtree City, Georgia 30269, telephone number 770 631 9488, is the person who has authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the mortgage with the debtor.
This 2nd day of May, 2012.
The Bank Of Georgia
As Attorney-In-Fact For
Glenn F. Ragsdale, Sr. Glover & Davis, P.A.
By: Alan W. Jackson
P.O. Drawer 1038
Newnan, GA 30264
(770) 683-6004
(770) 683-6010 Facsimile
This law firm is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
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Legal 188
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 November 2, 2006, by Lisa Baird, as grantor, to United Bank, as grantee, and recorded in Deed Book 677, page 291, of the Superior Court records of Pike County, Georgia, granting the property hereinafter described as collateral for the payment of the indebtedness secured thereby, and by virtue of default in the payment of the indebtedness therein mentioned, which has made the aforesaid power of sale operative and effective, the undersigned, as attorney in fact for Lisa Baird, will sell at public outcry before the courthouse door in Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia, on the first Tuesday in June, 2012, 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 lot, tract or parcel of land situate, lying and being in Land Lot 37 of the 2nd Land District, of Pike County, Georgia, being more particularly shown and designated as AREA: 3.00 ACRES, as shown on a plat of survey entitled “Survey for Lisa Baird”, prepared by S. J. Reeves & Associates, Inc., more particularly Steve J. Reeves, Georgia Registered Land Surveyor #2765, a copy of which said plat is recorded in Plat Book 19, page 120, Clerk’s Office, Superior Court, Pike County, Georgia, and which said plat together with the metes, bounds, courses and distances as shown thereon is incorporated herein and made a part hereof.
Notice, as required by law, has been given of intention to enforce the collection of attorney’s fees as set out in the note evidencing the indebtedness secured by the aforesaid security deed and this sale will be made for the purpose of paying all indebtedness, secured by the aforesaid security deed, and all expenses of sale, including attorney fees.
This law firm is acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
This May 3, 2012.
United Bank
Beck, Owen & Murray
Attorneys, Griffin, Ga.
as Attorney-in-Fact for
Lisa Baird
Kathy Pippin
P. O. Box 340,
Barnesville, Ga. 30204
770/412-4941
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Legal 189
Notice Of Sale Of Realty
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the power of sale contained in the security deed, executed and delivered on April 30, 2007, by Sandy E. Slaven, as grantor, to The First National Bank Of Barnesville, as grantee, transferred and assigned to United Bank and recorded in Deed Book 703, page 78, of the Superior Court records of Pike County, Georgia, granting the property hereinafter described as collateral for the payment of the indebtedness secured thereby, and by virtue of default in the payment of the indebtedness therein mentioned, which has made the aforesaid power of sale operative and effective, the undersigned, as attorney in fact for Sandy E. Slaven, will sell at public outcry before the courthouse door in Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia, on the first Tuesday in June, 2012, during the legal hours of sale to the highest and best bidder, for cash, the property described in said security deed, to-wit:
All that tract or parcel of land containing 1.356 acres, more or less, lying and being in Land Lot 126 of the 9th Land District of Pike County, Georgia, and being more particularly shown and designated as AREA 1.356 Acres according to that certain plat of survey entitled “Property Survey for Richard S. Smith & Mary C. Smith”, dated May 19, 1989, prepared by Kenneth Edward Presley, Georgia Registered Professional Land Surveyor No. 1327, of Cochran-Presley & Associates, a copy of which said plat is recorded in Plat Book 13, page 178, Clerk’s Office, Superior Court, Pike County, Georgia, and which said plat, together with the metes, bounds, courses and distances as shown thereon with respect to the said 1.356 acres, is by this reference incorporated herein in aid of this description as fully as if copied at length herein.
Notice, as required by law, has been given of intention to enforce the collection of attorney’s fees as set out in the note evidencing the indebtedness secured by the aforesaid security deed and this sale will be made for the purpose of paying all indebtedness, secured by the aforesaid security deed, and all expenses of sale, including attorney fees.
This law firm is acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
This May 3, 2012.
United Bank
Beck, Owen & Murray
Attorneys, Griffin, Ga.
as Attorney-in-Fact for
Sandy E. Slaven
Kathy Pippin
P. O. Box 340,
Barnesville, Ga.
770/412-4941
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Legal 190
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 25, 2008, by Christopher T. McLemore, as grantor, to United Bank, as grantee, and recorded in Deed Book 760, page 222, of the Superior Court records of Pike County, Georgia, granting the property hereinafter described as collateral for the payment of the indebtedness secured thereby, and by virtue of default in the payment of the indebtedness therein mentioned, which has made the aforesaid power of sale operative and effective, the undersigned, as attorney in fact for Christopher T. McLemore, will sell at public outcry before the courthouse door in Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia, on the first Tuesday in June, 2012, 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 lot, tract or parcel of land situate, lying and being in Land Lot 40 of the Second Land District of Pike County, Georgia, and being more particularly shown and designated as AREA 10.00 acres, on a plat of survey entitled “Survey for Marvin C. Hall”, prepared by Robert S. Mitchell, Registered Land Surveyor, dated January 21, 1982, a copy of which said plat is recorded in Plat Book 6, page 11, 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.
Notice, as required by law, has been given of intention to enforce the collection of attorney’s fees as set out in the note evidencing the indebtedness secured by the aforesaid security deed and this sale will be made for the purpose of paying all indebtedness, secured by the aforesaid security deed, and all expenses of sale, including attorney fees.
This law firm is acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
This May 3, 2012.
United Bank
Beck, Owen & Murray
Attorneys, Griffin, Ga.
as Attorney-in-Fact for
Christopher T. McLemore
Kathy Pippin
P. O. Box 340,
Barnesville, Ga. 30204
770/412-4941
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Legal 191
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 Nicholas J. McIntyre to United Bank dated November 22, 2005, and recorded in Deed Book 616, Page 277, Pike County Records, said Security Deed having been last sold, assigned, transferred and conveyed to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., by Assignment , securing a Note in the original principal amount of $82,722.00, 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 5, 2012, 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 2.652 acres, lying and being in Land Lot 128 of the 9th Land District of Pike County, Georgia, and being specifically shown and designated on that certain plat of survey entitled “Property Survey for Tim Daniels”, dated July 15,1999, prepared by Gerald E. Bernhard, GA RLS No 2688, recorded in Plat Book 16, Page 41, Pike County Superior Court records; and by reference said survey, together with the metes, bounds, courses and distances as shown thereon, is incorporated herein and made a part of this description.
Said property is known as 1980 Smyrna Church Road, Molena, GA 30258, together with all fixtures and personal property attached to and constituting a part of said property, if any.
Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, whether or not now due and payable), the right of redemption of any taxing authority, any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above.
The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the security deed.
Notice has been given of intention to collect attorney’s fees in accordance with the terms of the Note secured by said Deed.
The property, to the best information, knowledge and belief of the undersigned, being presently in the possession of Nicholas J. McIntyre or a tenant or tenants. The proceeds of said sale will be applied to the payment of said indebtedness and all the expenses of said sale, including attorney’s fees, all as provided in said Deed, and the balance, if any, will be distributed as provided by law.
Wells Fargo Bank, NA
as Attorney-in-Fact for
Nicholas J. McIntyre
File no. 12-027177
Shapiro & Swertfeger, LLP*
Attorneys and Counselors
at Law
2872 Woodcock Blvd.,
Duke Building, Suite 100
Atlanta, GA 30341-3941
(770)220-2535/AB
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 192
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 Tracy Bennett to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. dated December 16, 2002, and recorded in Deed Book 421, Page 270, Pike County Records, said Security Deed having been las
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