Legals July 26, 2017

1007
DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
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NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
All creditors of the Estate of WEEDY HARRELL THOMAS, late of Dodge County, Georgia, deceased, 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.
This 30th day of June 2017.
GAIL T. EVANS
596 Pennylake Lane
Stone Mountain, GA 30087

KELVIN L. THOMAS
4941 Gold Mill Road
Ellenwood, GA 30294
c/o:
RITA J. LLOP
Attorney at Law
Rita J. Llop, P. C.
5007 9th Avenue, N.E.
Eastman, Georgia 31023

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NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
All creditors of the Estate of LOUISE CREWS HOWARD, late of Dodge County, Georgia, deceased, 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.
This 10th day of July 2017.
LUCILLE HOWARD DRISCOLL
2533 Warwick Rd.
Winston Salem, NC 27104

ANITA HOWARD KEIDEL
1173 Town Creek Dr.
Auburn, AL 36882
c/o:
RITA J. LLOP
Attorney at Law
Rita J. Llop, P. C.
5007 9th Avenue, N.E.
Eastman, Georgia 31023

1010
FAMILY, CHILDREN, YOUTH
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IN THE PROBATE COURT
COUNTY OF DODGE
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: ESTATE OF ASHER DEVON EVANS, Minor
ESTATE NO. 207-TG-0110
NOTICE
TO: ANDREW DEVON BALLEU
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT SARAH HELEN EVANS AND RICHARD S. EVANS, JR. HAVE FILED A PETITION SEEKING TO BE APPOINTED TEMPORARY GUARDIAN(S) OF THE ABOVENAMED MINOR.
All objections to the Petition to the appointment of a temporary guardian or the appointment of the Petitioner as temporary guardian, must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections, and be filed with this Court no later than fourteen (14) days after this notice is mailed, or ten (10) days after this notice is personally served upon you, or ten (10) days after the second publication of this notice if you are served by publication.
All objections should be sworn to before a notary public or Georgia probate court clerk and filing fees must be tendered with your objections, unless you qualify as an indigent party.
Contact Probate Court personnel for the required amount of filing fees.
NOTE: If a natural guardian files a timely objection to the creation of the temporary guardianship, the Petition will be dismissed. If a natural guardian files an objection to the appointment of the Petitioner(s) as guardian(s), or if a parent who is not a natural guardian files an objection to the Petition, a hearing on the matter shall be held in the Probate Court of Dodge County, courtroom Probate, 5401 Anson Avenue, Room 100; Eastman, Georgia on August 3, 2017 at 10 o’clock a.m.
If no objection is filed, the Petition may be granted without a hearing.
HON. AL MCCRANIE
Judge of the Probate Court
P.O. Box 514
5401 Anson Avenue #100
Eastman, GA 31023
478-374-3775

1011
FORECLOSURES
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NOTICE OF SALE
UNDER POWER
STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF DODGE
UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of the power of sale contained in that certain indenture (the “Security Deed”) dated December 19, 2008, executed and delivered by ANGIE CANNINGTON (“Grantor”) to BANK OF EASTMAN, and recorded on December 23, 2008, in Deed Book 623, at page 32, Dodge County, Georgia records, conveying the after-described property, through the open end provisions therein, to secure that certain promissory note (as amended, the “Note”) from EARNEST GLENN CANNINGTON and ANGELA DEE CANNINGTON to BANK OF EASTMAN dated September 12, 2014, in the original principal amount of Ten Thousand Eight Hundred and Sixty-Four Dollars and Ninety-Five Cents ($10,864.95), as amended by that certain Debt Modification Agreement dated September 29, 2016; BANK OF EASTMAN, being the current owner and holder of the Note, with interest thereon as set forth therein, there will be a sale at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the courthouse door of DODGE County, Georgia during the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday of August, 2017, of the following described property (the “Property”):

TRACT I: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATE LYING AND BEING IN THE CITY OF RHINE AND BEING A PART OF LAND LOT NO. 263 IN THE 14TH LAND DISTRICT OF DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: TO FIND THE POINT AND PLACE OF BEGINNING, BEGIN AT THE POINT OF INTERSECTION OF THE CENTER LINE OF WILL REAVES ROAD, KNOWN ALSO AS COUNTY ROAD #53, WITH THE CENTER LINE OF JACKSONVILLE STREET OF THE CITY OF RHINE, AND FROM SAID POINT RUN ALONG THE CENTER LINE OF WILL REAVES ROAD IN A DIRECTION OF SOUTH 47 DEGREES 54 MINUTES 07 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 765.83 FEET AND IN A DIRECTION OF SOUTH 45 DEGREES 19 MINUTES 18 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 244.92 FEET; THENCE RUN IN A DIRECTION OF NORTH 35 DEGREES 56 MINUTES 58 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 15.00 FEET TO AN IRON PIN LOCATE ON THE NORTHWEST RIGHTOFWAY LINE OF WILL REAVES ROAD, THIS IS THE POINT AND PLACE OF BEGINNING; AND FROM SAID POINT AND PLACE OF BEGINNING THUS ESTABLISHED RUN ALONG SAID RIGHTOFWAY LINE IN A DIRECTION OF SOUTH 43 DEGREES 14 MINUTES 19 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 201.27 FEET AND IN A DIRECTION OF SOUTH 46 DEGREES 36 MINUTES 27 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 55.96 FEET TO AN IRON PIN; THENCE RUN IN A DIRECTION OF NORTH 38 DEGREES 28 MINUTES 41 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 41.68 FEET TO A FENCE POST; THENCE RUN IN A DIRECTION OF SOUTH 50 DEGREES 27 MINUTES 25 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 40.14 FEET TO A FENCE POST; THENCE RUN IN A DIRECTION OF SOUTH 39 DEGREES 58 MINUTES 15 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 41.64 FEET TO AN IRON PIN ON THE NORTHWEST RIGHTOFWAY LINE OF WILL REAVES ROAD; THENCE RUNNING ALONG SAID RIGHTOFWAY LINE IN A DIRECTION OF SOUTH 51 DEGREES 41 MINUTES 19 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 324.35 FEET TO AN IRON PIN; THENCE RUN IN A DIRECTION OF NORTH 36 DEGREES 55 MINUTES 43 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 386.85 FEET TO AN IRON PIN; THENCE RUN IN A DIRECTION OF NORTH 43 DEGREES 43 MINUTES 37 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 633.11 FEET TO AN IRON PIN; THENCE RUN IN A DIRECTION OF SOUTH 35 DEGREES 56 MINUTES 58 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 438.47 FEET TO THE POINT AND PLACE OF BEGINNING CONTAINING 6.00 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, AND BEING THE SAME LANDS SHOWN ON A PLAT OF A SURVEY MADE BY WILLIAM P. JOHNSON, SURVEYOR, WHICH PLAT IS RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF DODGE SUPERIOR COURT IN PLAT BOOK 27, PAGE 55, SAID PLAT TOGETHER WITH THE RECORD THEREOF BEING BY REFERENCE INCORPORATED HEREIN AND MADE A PART HEREOF.

TRACT II: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT NO. 263, 14TH LAND DISTRICT IN THE CITY OF RHINE, DODGE COUNTY, GEOR GIA, CONSISTING OF 4.16 ACRES AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED ON THAT PLAT OF SURVEY PREPARED BY RONNY BARRON, GEORGIA REGISTERED LAND SURVEYOR NO. 2532, DATED AUGUST 16, 1997, RECORDED AT PLAT BOOK 28, PAGE 285, DODGE COUNTY RECORDS, SAID PLAT BEING INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE AS IF FULLY SET FORTH.

THIS PARCEL IS SUBJECT TO ALL EASEMENTS AND RIGHTSOFWAY OF RECORD FOR PUBLIC ROADS AND UTILITIES NOW IN USE, AND ANY OTHER MATTER AS IDENTIFIED ON SAID PLAT.

The indebtedness secured by the Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due and payable by reason of default for, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and the Security Deed. The indebtedness remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying said debt and all expenses of this sale, as provided in the Security Deed and by law, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees (the statutory notice of intent to collect attorneys’ fees having been served).
The Property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes that are a lien, but not yet due and payable); any matters that might be disclosed by an accurate survey and/or inspection of the Property; any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, and covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed. Additionally, this sale will be conducted subject to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and subject to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Security Deed.
Notice to the debtor as required by O.C.G.A. § 44-14-162.2 has been given. Please note that BANK OF EASTMAN, LOCATED AT THE BUSINESS ADDRESS OF 100 E. GREENE ST., MILLEDGEVILLE, GA 31061 is the entity that has the full authority to negotiate, amend or modify the terms of the loan documents.  BANK OF EASTMAN can be contacted through the following representative, DOROTEYA N. WOZNIAK, ESQ., JAMESBATESBRANNANGROOVERLLP, 3399 Peachtree Road, N.E., Suite 1700, Atlanta, Georgia, 30326, Tel: 404-997-6020.
To the best knowledge and belief of BANK OF EASTMAN, the Property is in the possession of ANGIE CANNINGTON.
BANK OF EASTMAN,
as Attorney-in-Fact for
ANGIE CANNINGTON
DOROTEYA N. WOZNIAK, ESQ.
JAMES-BATES-BRAN-NAN-
GROOVER-LLP
3399 Peachtree Road N.E.
Suite 1700, Buckhead Tower
Atlanta, Georgia 30326
404-997-6020
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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NOTICE OF SALE
UNDER POWER
STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF DODGE
Under and by virtue of the power of sale (the “Power of Sale”) contained in that certain Deed to Secure Debt (the “Security Deed”) given by DEREK PARKERSON AND VIRGINIA PARKERSON to BANK OF EASTMAN dated April 21, 2010, recorded in Deed Book 654, Page 245, Clerk’s Office, Dodge Superior Court, conveying the after-described property, through the openend provisions therein, to secure that certain Promissory Note (the “Note”) from DEREK F. PARKERSON AND VIRGINIA M. PARKERSON to BANK OF EASTMAN dated June 5, 2012 in the original principal amount of Sixty-One Thousand Five Hundred Sixty-Eight and 01/100 Dollars ($61,568.01) with interest thereon as set forth therein, BANK OF EASTMAN being the current holder thereof, there will be a sale at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the courthouse door of DODGE County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday of August, 2017, the following described property (the “Property”):

ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE CITY OF EASTMAN, DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS BEGINNING AT AN IRON PIN LOCATED AT THE POINT OF INTERSECTION OF THE SOUTHEAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF 14TH AVENUE WITH THE SOUTHWEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF WEST MAIN STREET AND FROM SAID POINT OF BEGINNING RUN ALONG THE SOUTHWEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF WEST MAIN STREET IN A DIRECTION OF SOUTH 50 DEGREES 26 MINUTES 43 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 164 FEET TO AN IRON PIN LOCATED AT LANDS NOW OR FORMERLY OF GRAHAM; THENCE RUNNING ALONG SAID GRAHAM LANDS IN A DIRECTION OF SOUTH 46 DEGREES 19 MINUTES 50 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 154.89 FEET TO AN IRON PIN AT LANDS NOW OR FORMERLY OF JONES; THENCE RUNNING ALONG SAID JONES LANDS IN A DIRECTION OF NORTH 44 DEGREES 01 MINUTE 02 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 172.74 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF 14TH AVENUE; THENCE RUNNING ALONG THE SOUTHEAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF 14TH AVENUE IN A DIRECTION OF NORTH 50 DEGREES 28 MINUTES 10 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 136.95 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, AND BEING THE SAME PROPERTY SHOWN ON THE PLAT OF SURVEY MADE BY OLIN J. MCLEOD, SURVEYOR, WHICH PLAT IS FOUND RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 20 AT PAGE 62 IN THE DEED RECORDS OF DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA; SAID PLAT, TOGETHER WITH THE RECORD THEREOF, BEING INCORPORATED HEREIN AND MADE A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE THERETO.

The debts secured by said Security Deed have been and are 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 same and, additionally, all expenses of this sale, as provided in the Security Deed and by law, including without limitation attorney fees (the statutory notice of intent to collect attorney fees having been served).
Said Property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes that are a lien, but not yet due and payable); matters that may be disclosed by an accurate survey and/or inspection of the property; assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants; and matters of record superior to the Security Deed.
Additionally, this 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 loans with the holder of the Security Deed.
Notice to the debtor as required by O.C.G.A. § 44-14-162.2 has been given. Please note that BANK OF EASTMAN, LOCATED AT THE BUSINESS ADDRESS OF 130 OAK STREET, EASTMAN, GEORGIA 31023, is the entity that has the full authority to negotiate, amend or modify the terms of the loan documents. BANK OF EASTMAN can be contacted through the following representative: ROSS S. SCHELL,, ESQ., JAMES-BATES-BRAN-NAN-GROOVER-LLP, 231 Riverside Drive, Macon, Georgia, 31201; Tel: 478-742-4280.
BANK OF EASTMAN
as Attorney-in-Fact for
DEREK PARKERSON AND
VIRGINIA PARKERSON
ROSS S. SCHELL, ESQ.
JAMES-BATES-BRANNAN-
GRO-O-VER-LLP
231 Riverside Drive
P.O. Box 4283
Macon, Georgia 31208-4283
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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NOTICE OF SALE
UNDER POWER
STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF DODGE
Under and by virtue of the power of sale (the “Power of Sale”) contained in that certain Deed to Secure Debt (the “Security Deed”) given by DEREK PARKERSON AND VIRGINIA PARKERSON to BANK OF EASTMAN dated April 18, 2008, recorded in Deed Book 604, Page 270, Clerk’s Office, Dodge Superior Court, conveying the after-described property, through the open-end provisions therein, to secure that certain Promissory Note (the “Note”) from DEREK PARKERSON AND VIRGINIA PARKERSON to BANK OF EASTMAN dated April 30, 2011 in the original principal amount of Fifty Three Thousand One Hundred Fifty-Two and 52/100 Dollars ($53,152.52) with interest thereon as set forth therein, BANK OF EASTMAN being the current holder thereof, there will be a sale at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the courthouse door of DODGE County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday of August, 2017, the following described property (the “Property”):

ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN THE CITY OF EASTMAN, COUNTY OF DODGE, STATE OF GEORGIA, CONSISTING OF 0.48 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED ACCORDING TO A PLAT OF SURVEY PREPARED BY GRADY BONEY, GEORGIA REGISTERED LAND SURVEYOR NO. 2460, DATED JANUARY 24, 2007, AND RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF DODGE SUPERIOR COURT IN PLAT BOOK 36, PAGE 38, SAID PLAT AND THE RECORDING THEREOF BEING INCORPORATED HEREIN AND MADE A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE FOR DESCRIPTIVE AND ALL OTHER LEGAL PURPOSES.

The debts secured by said Security Deed have been and are 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 same and, additionally, all expenses of this sale, as provided in the Security Deed and by law, including without limitation attorney fees (the statutory notice of intent to collect attorney fees having been served).
Said Property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes that are a lien, but not yet due and payable); matters that may be disclosed by an accurate survey and/or inspection of the property; assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants; and matters of record superior to the Security Deed.
Additionally, this 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 loans with the holder of the Security Deed.
Notice to the debtor as required by O.C.G.A. § 44-14-162.2 has been given. Please note that BANK OF EASTMAN, located at the business address of 130 Oak Street, Eastman, Georgia 31023, is the entity that has the full authority to negotiate, amend or modify the terms of the loan documents. BANK OF EASTMAN can be contacted through the following representative: ROSS S. SCHELL, ESQ., JAMES-BATES-BRAN-NAN-GRO-O-VER-LLP, 231 Riverside Drive, Macon, Georgia, 31201; Tel: 478-742-4280.
BANK OF EASTMAN
as At-tor-ney-in-Fact for
DEREK PARKERSON AND
VIRGINIA PARKERSON
ROSS S. SCHELL, ESQ.
JAMES-BATES-BRANNAN-
GROOVER-LLP
231 Riverside Drive
P.O. Box 4283
Macon, Georgia 31208-4283
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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NOTICE OF SALE
UNDER POWER
STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF DODGE
Under and by virtue of the power of sale (the “Power of Sale”) contained in that certain Deed to Secure Debt (the “Security Deed”) given by DEREK PARKERSON AND VIRGINIA PARKERSON to BANK OF EASTMAN dated April 9, 2010, recorded in Deed Book 653, Page 279, Clerk’s Office, Dodge Superior Court, conveying the after-described property, through the openend provisions therein, to secure that certain Promissory Note (the “Note”) from DEREK F. PARKERSON AND VIRGINIA M. PARKERSON to BANK OF EASTMAN dated April 4, 2013 in the original principal amount of Seventeen Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty-Six and 11/100 Dollars ($17,926.11) with interest thereon as set forth therein, BANK OF EASTMAN being the current holder thereof, there will be a sale at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the courthouse door of DODGE County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday of August, 2017, the following described property (the “Property”):

ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT NUMBER 283 IN THE 16TH LAND DISTRICT OF DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, CONSISTING OF 8.64 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AND SHOWN AS TRACT 2 ON THAT CERTAIN PLAT OF SURVEY DATED MARCH 23, 2010, MADE FOR BANK OF EASTMAN BY GRADY BONEY, GEORGIA REGISTERED LAND SURVEYOR, AND FOUND RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 37, PAGE 240, IN THE DEED RECORDS OF DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA; SAID PLAT BEING INCORPORATED HEREIN AND MADE A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE THERETO.

The debts secured by said Security Deed have been and are 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 same and, additionally, all expenses of this sale, as provided in the Security Deed and by law, including without limitation attorney fees (the statutory notice of intent to collect attorney fees having been served).
Said Property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes that are a lien, but not yet due and payable); matters that may be disclosed by an accurate survey and/or inspection of the property; assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants; and matters of record superior to the Security Deed.
Additionally, this 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 loans with the holder of the Security Deed.
Notice to the debtor as required by O.C.G.A. § 44-14-162.2 has been given. Please note that BANK OF EASTMAN, located at the business address of 130 Oak Street, Eastman, Georgia 31023, is the entity that has the full authority to negotiate, amend or modify the terms of the loan documents. BANK OF EASTMAN can be contacted through the following representative: ROSS S. SCHELL, ESQ., JAMES-BATES-BRANNAN-GROOVER-LLP, 231 Riverside Drive, Macon, Georgia, 31201; Tel: 478-742-4280.
BANK OF EASTMAN
as At-tor-ney-in-Fact for
DEREK PARKERSON AND VIRGINIA PARKERSON
ROSS S. SCHELL,, ESQ.
JAMES-BATES-BRANNAN-
GROO-VER-LLP
231 Riverside Drive
P.O. Box 4283
Macon, Georgia 31208-4283
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.

1014
MISCELLANEOUS LEGALS
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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
Civil Action File Number: 17V-8147
PARKERSON CHURCH RESERVE, LLC,
Plaintiff
vs.
E. O. MEADOWS, RESPECTIVE HEIRS, DEVISEES, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES AND SUCCESSORS IN TITLE,
Defendant
NOTICE OF SUMMONS
TO: E. O. MEADOWS, RESPECTIVE HEIRS, DEVISEES, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES AND SUCCESSORS IN TITLE, Defendant(s) named above:
You are hereby notified that the above styled action seeking DECLARATORY RELIEF AND DAMAGES was filed against you in the Superior Court Dodge County, Georgia on the 6th day of June, 2017 and that by reason of ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION entered by the Court on aforementioned date, you are hereby commanded and required to file with the Clerk of Superior Court of Dodge County, Georgia and serve upon L. PERRY AVERY, JR., Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is Post Office Box 1446; Dublin, Georgia 31040, an Answer to the complaint within (60) days of the date of this ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION.
WITNESS, the Honorable C. Michael Johnson, Judge of the Superior Court of Dodge County, Georgia.
This the 20th day of June, 2017.
RHETT WALKER
Clerk/Deputy Clerk
Superior Court of Dodge County, Georgia

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
In Re: EMMA SAGE HARP
Minor child
Civil Action File No:
NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
To: JIM HARP
By Order for Service by Publication dated 19th day of July, 2017. You are hereby notified that on the 20th day of July, 2017, the Petitioner filed suit against you for PETITION TO CHANGE NAME OF MINOR CHILD.
You are required to file with the Clerk of the Superior Court of Dodge County, and to serve upon the Petitioner’s attorney JOHN P. HARRINGTON at this address: POST OFFICE BOX 130, EASTMAN, GEORGIA 31023 an answer to the complaint within sixty (60) days of the date of the first publication of notice.
Witness the Honorable C. Michael Johnson, Judge of this Court.
This 20th day of July, 2017.
RHETT WALKER, Clerk
Superior Court of Dodge County

1015
NAME CHANGE
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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
In Re: EMMA SAGE HARP
Minor child
Civil Action File No:
NOTICE OF PETITION TO CHANGE NAME
GEORGIA, DODGE COUNTY
Notice is hereby given that AMY REYNOLDS, the undersigned, filed this petition to the Superior Court of Dodge County, Georgia on the 20th day of July, 2017, praying for a change in the name of minor child from EMMA SAGE HARP to EMMA SAGE REYNOLDS.
Notice is hereby given pursuant to law to any interested or 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 the filing of said petition.
This 20th day of July, 2017.
JOHN P. HARRINGTON
State Bar No.: 329040
Attorney for Petitioner

1016
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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PUBLIC INPUT REQUESTED FOR THE STATE OF GEORGIA’S
DRAFT NATIONAL HOUSING TRUST FUND ALLOCATION PLAN & FFY2017/SFY2018 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
The State of Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA), in compliance with applicable U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations, has prepared a draft version of the National Housing Trust Fund (NHTF) Allocation Plan and its Method of Distribution. The NHTF will provide formula grants to States to increase and preserve the supply of decent and safe affordable housing extremely low-income (ELI) households with incomes at or below 30% of area me-di-an in-come (AMI) and very low-income households between 30% and 50% of AMI. The NHTF Allocation Plan and Method of Distribution can be found at: http://www.dca.state.ga.us/housing/housing-development/programs/Nationalhousing-Trust-Fund.asp.
All written comments regarding this plan for review and consideration should be submitted by email to NHTF@DCA.GA.GOV. All postal mail should be received no later than August 8, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. and can be sent to:
ATTN: National Housing Trust Fund
60 Executive Park South NE
Atlanta GA, 30329
PUBLIC HEARING WEBINAR
The purpose of the hearing is to solicit input from the public regarding the National Housing Trust Fund Allocation. We will discuss general information concerning the plan, the priorities and the needs in the communities. The hearing will be held on Thursday, August 3, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at https://attendee.go-to-webinar.com/register/643217984861784066 .
Revisions to the FFY 2017/SFY2018 Annual Action Plan are also available for review and can be found at: http://www.dca.ga.gov/communities/CommunityInitiatives/programs/ConsolidatedPlan.asp. All written comments regarding the Annual Action Plan for review and consideration should be submitted by email to housingplanning@dca.ga.gov. All postal mail should be received no later than August 8, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. and can be sent to the address listed above with the exception of the ATTN being addressed to:
ATTN: ANNUAL ACTION PLAN PUBLIC COMMENTS

The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) is committed to providing all persons with equal access to its services, programs, activities, education, and employment regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, disability, or age.
DCA will furnish appropriate auxiliary aids and services to afford individuals with disabilities an equal opportunity to participate in, and enjoy the benefits of, the programs, services, and activities.
For a reasonable accommodation, please contact (404) 679-4840 or through TDD line at (404) 679-4915 or email fairhousing@dca.ga.gov.

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IN THE PROBATE COURT
COUNTY OF DODGE
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE:  ESTATE OF KIMBERLY
HAMILTON SMITH, DECEASED
ESTATE NO.  P179077
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF
ADMINISTRATION NOTICE
TO: Any heir whose address is unknown
MARLI SMITH HOWELL has petitioned to be appointed Administrator of the Estate of KIMBERLY HAMILTON SMITH, 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. § 53-12-61.
All interested parties are hereby notified to show cause why said Petition should not be granted.  All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections, and must be filed with the Court on or before August 11, 2017.
BE NOTIFIED FURTHER: All objections to the Petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections. All objections should be sworn to before a notary public or before a Probate Court Clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact Probate Court personnel 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.
HON. AL MCCRANIE
Judge of the Dodge County
Probate Court
Probate Court of Dodge County
Post Office Box 514
5401 Anson Avenue #110
Eastman, GA 31023
478-374-3775

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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: ESTATE OF JEFFERY CLYDE ROBERTSON, DECEASED
ESTATE NO:
NOTICE
The Petition of NANCY M. ROBERTSON, for an Order Declaring No Administration is Necessary in the above-referenced Estate having been duly filed,
TO: WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
This is to notify you to file objection, if there is any, to the Petition, in this Court on or before, August 4, 2017.
BE NOTIFIED FURTHER: All objections to the Petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections. All objections should be sworn to before a notary public or before a Probate Court Clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact Probate Court personnel 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.
AL MCCRANIE
Judge of the Dodge County
Probate Court
Probate Court of Dodge County
Post Office Box 514
5401 Anson Avenue #100
Eastman, GA 31023
478-374-3775