The Dodge County News

Cathy Sue Oxley
Age:54
Deceased: March 8, 2019
Arrangements: Mathis Funeral Home of Eastman

Faye Jobe Rozier
Age:91
Deceased: March 11, 2019
Arrangements: Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home of Eastman

DR. Dale Jennings Clements
Age:65
Deceased: March 11, 2019
Arrangements: Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home of Eastman

By Joey Marchant
Dodge County began their 3AA Region schedule by hosting the Dublin Irish on March 5th. This is a baseball rivalry that dates back over one hundred twenty years long before the establishment of the two high schools. Old newspaper accounts from the Eastman Times reveal that Eastman’s first baseball club was formed in 1879. The first games were played on the courthouse grounds. By 1898, the towns of Eastman and Dublin had developed quite a rivalry. To put that in perspective, the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox did not play their first game until 1901.
In 1948, the Georgia State Baseball League was formed with the Eastman Dodgers being one of six initial teams. In 1949, the Dublin Green Sox (later renamed the Dublin Irish) joined the league, and the rivalry continued. This was a Class D Minor League Baseball League. The league’s most famous former player is Hall of Famer Willie McCovey who played for the Sandersville Giants in 1955 batting .305 and hitting 19 homers at the tender age of 17. Former major leaguer Johnny Vander Meer, most famous for being the only player to throw consecutive no hitters in the majors, managed the Douglas Reds.
In 1950, Dublin finished first in the regular season five games ahead of Eastman, but Eastman took the championship 4 games to 3. Eastman was led at the plate by Ed Hartness who batted .400 and drove in 137 runs that year and on the mound by James Harden who went 22-12 with an ERA of 2.93. However, the most celebrated Dodger through the years has been Jim Harp, who played five seasons with the Dodgers posting a record of 90-50 with an ERA of 2.89. Harp, a native of Thomaston, remained in Eastman after his playing days where he raised his family before passing away in 2016 at the age of 92.
Like a lot of great things from the 1950s, minor league baseball fizzled out in rural Georgia. The Eastman Dodgers folded after the 1953 season. Legion Field grew up with vegetation, and is unrecognizable today. Dublin held on a bit longer. The Georgia State League folded in 1956. Dublin played in the Georgia-Florida League as an affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles in 1958. That year, the team was managed by a young Earl Weaver who would go on to become a Hall of Fame Manager with the big league Orioles. Dublin’s final stab at minor league baseball was as an affiliate of the Milwaukee Braves in 1962. Lovett Park fell into disrepair and was torn down in the late 1980s.
But high school baseball lives on in both Eastman and Dublin, and so does the rivalry. Dodge has had the upper hand in recent years as Dublin High’s enrollment has dwindled. This week would be no different. Landin Crummey took the mound for Dodge where he almost went the distance pitching six and two-thirds innings, striking out twelve, while allowing only three hits, issuing two walks and surrendering one unearned run. Dodge defeated the Irish 10-1.
Dublin actually took a 1-0 lead in the first thanks to a two out Dodge error followed by an RBI double. It would remain that way until the bottom of the third. Parker Hardin reached on an error. Timmy Johnson entered as a courtesy runner for Hardin and promptly stole second. Seth Cossett walked. Brendan O’Connor singled in Johnson tying the game at 1-1.
Dodge broke it open in the fourth. Andrew Lowery walked. Kaden Burse doubled to left giving the Indians runners on second and third with no outs. DJ Bursch reached on an error allowing Lowery to score and Burse to advance to third. Noah Mincey ripped a single to left driving in Burse and moving Bursch to second. Hardin flied out to centerfield. Cossett grounded out to short driving Bursch in. O’Connor singled Mincey home for the 5-1 lead.
Brodie Woodard led off the bottom of the fifth by reaching on an error. The hit and run worked to perfection as Woodard broke for second allowing Lowery to single to center. Woodard was held at second. Burse attempted to move the runners to second and third and was awarded a hit when no one covered first base on his bunt. With the bases loaded, everyone advanced on a wild pitch scoring Woodard. Bursch then hit a sacrifice fly to left scoring Lowery and advancing Burse to third. Mincey then hit a sacrifice fly to center scoring Burse and making it 8-1 Dodge.
O’Connor reached on an error with one out in the sixth. Garrett Durden drove O’Connor in with a triple. Brodie Woodard grounded out driving in Durden making it 10-1 Dodge.
Crummey struck out the first two batters he faced in the top of the seventh before walking the third batter. Garrett Durden came in to record the final out. Leading hitters for Dodge were as follows:
Brendan O’Connor was 2 for 4 with two RBI and one run scored. Garrett Durden was 1 for 4 with a triple, one RBI and one run scored. Andrew Lowery was 1 for 4 with one walk and two runs scored. Kaden Burse was 2 for 3 with a double and two runs scored. Noah Mincey was 1 for 2 with two RBI and one run scored.
On March 6th, Dodge traveled to Fitzgerald to face the Purple Hurricanes in a non region contest. Parker Gay took the mound for Dodge. Due to the schedule and a couple of rain outs, Gay was pitching on eleven days rest. While this was good from the standpoint of getting Gay some rest before a crucial stretch of region games, it is not ideal to have such a long layoff between appearances and often can affect a pitcher’s control. As expected, Gay did not have his best stuff. His strikeouts were down, and his walks were up by Gay’s standards. However, he still went the distance and pitched well enough for Dodge to have a shot at winning the game. Gay went six innings striking out two and issuing six bases on balls while hitting one batter. However, Gay only allowed three hits. He surrendered five runs in a 5-4 loss to the Canes. At times, the Dodge defense was brilliant. However, there was one costly error.
Dodge took an early 1-0 lead when Brodie Woodard reached on an error with two outs and Andrew Lowery singled putting runners at first and third. With Kaden Burse at the plate, Coach Herring signaled for Lowery to break for second before the pitch and intentionally get caught in a rundown hoping to score Woodard from third. The Canes could not resist going after Lowery who was obstructed by the first baseman who did not have the ball. By rule, Lowery was called safe at first, and Woodard scored on the play. Dodge then had some bad luck trying to hit and run. Kaden Burse hit what would have been a base hit up the middle, but with Lowery running, the second baseman headed toward the bag and was in perfect position to field the ground ball and step on second for the force.
Fitzgerald went in order in the first, which was highlighted by a diving stop by Noah Mincey at first base who got up to throw to Gay covering first base for the out.
Dodge went in order in the second. Gay walked two batters in the bottom of the second, but he worked around those. The key to the inning was Woodard fielding a one out ground ball in the hole at short. There was a runner on second, and Woodard had almost no chance to get the batter at first. Instead, he threw behind the runner at second to Garrett Durden. The runner had no choice but to head for third where he was tagged by Burse for the easy out.
Brendan O’Connor walked and stole second in the third. Woodard singled, but O’Connor was thrown out at the plate for the third out. Fitzgerald got to Gay in the bottom of the third. A leadoff walk, a sacrifice bunt, and an infield hit gave the Canes runners at second and third with one out. A Dodge fielding error allowed a run to score. Another walk loaded the bases. Gay then issued a third walk in the inning forcing a run home. With the bases still loaded, Gay induced a ground ball to Burse who stepped on third base for the force, but another run scored. Gay got the next batter to fly out to center to end the inning. Fitzgerald led 3-1.
Dodge battled back in the fourth. Burse reached on an error. DJ Bursch singled giving Dodge runners at first and second. Both advanced on a wild pitch. Another wild pitch scored Burse cutting the lead to 4-3 Canes. Fitzgerald went in order in the bottom of the fourth.
Neither team scored in the fifth. Dodge went quietly in the sixth. Fitzgerald tacked on an insurance run in the bottom of the sixth on a hit batsman, a sacrifice bunt, and a base hit making it 5-3 Canes. O’Connor, an infielder his whole life, made a diving catch to end the inning in left field where the coaching staff is looking for solid defense. Durden who has been the designated hitter during the early part of the season was flawless at second in place of O’Connor.
Dodge was down to their last out in the seventh when Hardin walked. Timmy Johnson entered as a courtesy runner for Hardin. Johnson moved to second on a wild pitch. Then O’Connor doubled down the right field line scoring Johnson to cut the deficit to 5-4. Dodge had the tying run at second, but could not drive him in dropping this one to Fitzgerald. Leading hitters for Dodge were as follows: Brendan O’Connor was 1 for 3 with a double, one RBI, and one stolen base. Brodie Woodard was 1 for 3 with one run scored. Andrew Lowery was 1 for 3. DJ Bursch was 2 for 3.
On March 8th, Dodge visited Dublin to face the Irish. Brodie Woodard started on the mound for Dodge. He went the distance scattering three hits over five innings striking out six and walking two to earn his first win of the season in a 13-0 Dodge victory.
Dodge wasted no time getting on the board in the first. Brendan O’Connor and Garrett Durden each walked. Woodard singled to left scoring O’Connor. Noah Cummings entered as a courtesy runner for Woodard. DJ Bursch walked to load the bases. Andrew Lowery doubled driving in Durden and Cummings. Kaden Burse hit a sacrifice fly to left scoring Bursch. Noah Mincey singled scoring Lowery. Parker Harden singled scoring Mincey. Landin Crummey entered as a courtesy runner for Hardin. Seth Cossett doubled home Crummey. When the dust settled, Dodge led 7-0 after one.
Timmy Johnson made a diving catch in left to end the bottom of the first with Dodge still leading 7-0.
Dodge tacked on a run in the second when Bursch walked, went to second on a balk, moved to third on a wild pitch and scored on a sacrifice fly by Lowery making it 8-0 Dodge.
Dodge tacked on another run in the third when Hardin was hit by a pitch, moved to second on a passed ball and advanced to third on a wild pitch. O’Connor grounded out, but drove in Hardin making it 9-0 Dodge.
Dodge added three more runs in the fourth. Lowery had a base hit, but he was erased when Burse hit into a fielder’s choice. Mincey had a base hit advancing Burse to third. Hardin was again hit by a pitch to load the bases. Crummey entered for Hardin as a courtesy runner. Cossett was hit by a pitch plating Burse. O’Connor was then hit by a pitch plating Mincey. Durden was walked plating Crummey. Dodge led 12-0.
Dodge would add a final run in the fifth when Roper Weathersbee walked and stole second. Weathersbee went to third on a wild pitch. After a fly out by Dodge, Cummings walked. Macky Rowland then doubled to left scoring Weathersbee to cap the scoring.
Leading hitters for Dodge were as follows: Brodie Woodard was 1 for 4 with one RBI and one run scored. Andrew Lowery was 2 for 2 with a double, three RBI and one run scored. Noah Mincey was 2 for 3 with two runs scored. Parker Hardin was 1 for 1 reaching twice on a hit batsman with an RBI and a run scored. Seth Cossett was 1 for 1 with a double, a walk and reached on a hit batsman with two RBI and a stolen base.
Dodge (5-2) was to host West Laurens (9-3) on March 11th for a non region game and travel to Bleckley (6-6) on March 12th for a region game, but no results were available at press time. This will be a huge week in region play as Dodge will also host Bleckley on the March 15th. Both teams are thought to be among the best in the region, and both enter the week 2-0 in region play.

By Mary Beth Dopson
Continuing a strong season, the Dodge County High School tennis teams defeated their sixth opponent, Dublin City, on March 5th. Both the boy’s and the girl’s teams were victorious in their region match.
The girl’s team won 4-1 against the Dublin Irish. No.1 singles for the girls, Mary Beth Dopson, won a great match with a score of 6-1, 6-4. No. 3 singles, Mattie Grace Hutcheson, conquered her opponent in a quick match winning 6-2, 6-0. No.1 doubles team, Abby Christian Manning and Abbey Manning, won with ease at 6-1, 6-0. No.2 doubles team, Olivia Cranford and Precious Coleman, also pulled out a great win.
The boy’s team reigned victorious with a 4-1 win over the Dublin Irish. No.1 singles, Jaret Underwood, dominated the court with a 6-1, 6-0 win. No.2 singles, Nathan Newman, won with an awesome score of 6-3, 6-4. No.3 singles, Dane Hardin, also defeated his opponent. No.1 doubles team, Jason Peterson and Orlanda Brown, had a strong match win of 6-1, 6-4.
The Indians will compete against Bleckley on Tuesday, March 12th and Telfair on Wednesday, March 13th at home.

By Joey Marchant
Dodge’s junior varsity team continued its season last week losing to West Laurens and defeating Rutland High of Macon to even their season record at 2 wins, 2 loses and 1 tie. Dodge hosted West Laurens on February 26th in another junior varsity game that would be decided by a single run. Dodge had previously lost one run games to Irwin and Fitzgerald.
Austin Cannon started on the mound for Dodge holding West Laurens scoreless through five innings. Dodge built a 2-0 lead going to the sixth, but West Laurens took a 3-2 lead in the sixth. West Laurens added two more runs in the top of the seventh to lead 5-2.
Dodge loaded the bases with two outs in the bottom of the seventh. Kade Harpe drilled one to deep leftfield on what appeared to be a game tying double. However, the runner representing the game tying run fell rounding third base and had to retreat. Dodge could not get the tying run in and lost this one 5-4.
Dodge looked to bounce back at home on March 7th against the Rutland Hurricanes. Tyler Shields started on the mound for Dodge and went the distance scattering five hits over five innings with one walk and one hit batsman. He gave up three runs and struck out nine batters.
Shields was strong through the first four innings holding Rutland scoreless.
Dodge got on the scoreboard in the second. Macky Rowland reached on an error. Brady Moore singled advancing Rowland to third. Aren Barden entered as a courtesy runner for Moore. Griffin Durden singled scoring Rowland and advancing Barden to second. Barden stole third base and later scored on a wild pitch.
Trase Moore hit an absolute rocket which deflected off the pitcher’s glove. Moore was safe at first as Durden scored from third giving Dodge a 3-0 lead after two.
Dodge continued to score in the third. Kade Harpe reached on an error. Noah Cummings singled to left advancing Harpe to second. Rowland singled driving in Harpe and advancing Cummings to third. Rowland took second on the throw home. Brady Moore reached on an error allowing Cummings to score. Barden entered as a courtesy runner for Moore and stole second. Gage Pitman singled scoring Rowland and Barden to make it 7-0 Dodge.
Dodge added to the lead in the fourth. Davis Marchant hit a bloop single. Harpe grounded out to short while Marchant alertly took second and third as the first baseman held the ball. Cummings walked. Rowland singled to left to score Marchant. Brady Moore singled to left to score Cummings and advance Rowland to second. Barden entered as a courtesy runner for Moore. Durden doubled scoring Rowland and advancing Barden to third. Gage Pittman reached on an error by the shortstop, which also allowed Barden and Durden to score. Marchant singled in Pittman making it 13-0 Dodge.
Rutland would score three runs of their own in the seventh, but Dodge won by a final score of 13-3. Leading hitters for Dodge were as follows: Trase Moore was 1 for 3 with one RBI and one stolen base. Davis Marchant was 3 for 4 with one RBI, one run scored and one stolen base. Noah Cummings was 1 for 2 with two runs scored and one walk. Macky Rowland was 2 for 3 with two RBI and two runs scored. Brady Moore was 2 for 3 with one RBI. Griffin Durden was 2 for 3 with a double, two RBI and two runs scored. Gage Pittman was 1 for 3 with two RBI and one run scored. Aren Barden stole two bases and scored three runs.
Dodge JV was scheduled to travel to Bleckley County to face the Royals on March 12th, but no results were available at press time. Dodge JV will be at West Laurens on March 13th at 5:30 pm. Dodge will host Vidalia on March 18th in a double header consisting of two five inning games scheduled to start at 4:00 pm.

1001
ADOPTIONS

GPN 01
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE:
PETITION OF JOSHUA BARTLETT WHITLEY AND STACIE LYNN WHITLEY FOR THE ADOPTION
OF J.B.G.
A MINOR CHILD
Civil Action No. 19A-141
NOTICE OF SUMMONS
TO: ANY UNKNOWN PUTATIVE FATHER
You are hereby notified that the above styled PETITION TO ADOPT the minor child, J.B.G., was filed in the Superior Court of Dodge County on February 20, 2019. A hearing on this matter is scheduled for May 22, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. in the Dodge County Superior Court at the Dodge County Judicial Annex.
You are hereby commanded and required to file with the clerk of said court and serve upon C. LEE CANNON, JR., Petitioner’s attorney, whose address is THE CANNON LAW FIRM, LLC, P. O. Box 55270, McRae, Georgia 31055 any answers or objections to said Petition, or to appear in Court to state your objections and show cause why your rights to said child who is the subject of the proceeding should not be terminated by this adoption on the date and time stated herein.
This is the 20th day of February, 2019.
RHETT WALKER
Clerk of Court

1004
CONDEMNATIONS

GPN 04
NOTICE OF SEIZURE OF
PERSONAL PROPERTY VALUED AT LESS THAN $25,000.00
Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 9-16-1, Et Seq, any party claiming an interest in the following property is hereby notified that on FEBRUARY 15, 2019, said property was seized by the undersigned agency in Dodge County, Georgia:
FOUR HUNDRED TWENTY-FOUR DOLLARS ($424.00) IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY
You are further notified that you may file a claim within (30) days of the second publication of this notice of seizure by sending a claim complying with the requirements of O.C.G.A. § 9-16-11(c), to the seizing law enforcement agency and to the district attorney by certified mail, return receipt requested.
This 18th day of FEBRUARY, 2019.
NICOLAS PARKERSON
Assistant District Attorney
Oconee Judicial Circuit
P.O. Box 1027
5401 Anson Avenue
Room 200
Eastman, GA 31023
Seizing Agency:
CHIEF BECKY SHEFFIELD
EASTMAN POLICE DEPARTMENT
5117 2nd Avenue
Eastman, Georgia 31023

1007
DEBTORS AND CREDITORS

GPN 07
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
All creditors of the Estate of JAMES ETHRIDGE ALLIGOOD, JR., 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 the 13th of February, 2019.
PATRICIA DIANE ALLIGOOD STUCKEY
Executor,
Estate of JAMES ETHRIDGE
ALLIGOOD, JR.
CANNON LAW FIRM, LLC
Attorney for said Estate
P. O. Box 55270
McRae, GA 31055
Phone: 229-868-6065

GPN 07
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
All creditors of the estate of JAMES WATSON SPRADLEY aka JAMES W. SPRADLEY, SR., 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 21st day of February 2019.
NEIL B. SPRADLEY
822 Cochran Highway
Eastman, Georgia 31023
c/o RITA J. LLOP
RITA J. LLOP, P. C.
5007 9th Avenue, N.E.
Eastman, Georgia 31023

GPN 07
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF DODGE
IN RE ESTATE OF LARRY EDWARD SOUTHERLAND, DECEASED.
All creditors of the Estate of LARRY EDWARD SOUTHERLAND, late of said County, are notified to render their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment.
This 1st day of March, 2019.
SHEILA SUE SOUTHERLAND
Executor of Larry Edward Southerland, deceased
378 River Drive
Eastman, GA 31023
J. Mitchell Gibbs
RAINWATER, GIBBS &
WRIGHT, LLP
P.O. Box 1096
Cordele, Georgia 31010

gpn 07
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
All creditors of the Estate of WILLIAM ROY BUTLER deceased, late of Dodge County, Georgia, are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment to me.
This 11th day of March 2019.
SIB WAYNE BUTLER
Executor of the Last Will
& Testament of
William Roy Butler
1540 WPA Road
Eastman GA 31023

1011
FORECLOSURES

GPN 11
NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER
Georgia, Dodge County
Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Deed to Secure Debt given by MELISSA R. GORE to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (“MERS”) as nominee for TAYLOR, BEAN & WHITAKER MORTGAGE CORPORATION, dated May 21, 2009, and recorded in Deed Book 634, Page 208, DODGE County, Georgia records, as last transferred to CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC by Assignment recorded in Deed Book 798, Page 278, Dodge County, Georgia records, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note of even date in the original principal amount of $131,632.00, 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 DODGE County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in April, 2019, to wit: April 2, 2019, the following described property:
ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT NUMBER 308 IN THE 16TH LAND DISTRICT OF DODGE COUNTY GEORGIA, CONSISTING OF 0.375 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AND SHOWN AS TRACT 2 ON THAT CERTAIN PLAT OF SURVEY DATED DECEMBER 10, 2006, MADE FOR STEVEN M. HARRISON BY MERLIN J. TOMBERLIN, GEORGIA REGISTERED LAND SURVEYOR, AND FOUND RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 36 AT PAGE 29 IN THE DEED RECORDS OF DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA; SAID PLAT BEING INCORPORATED HEREIN AND MADE A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE THERETO.
THIS IS A PORTION OF THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS TRACT 3 IN THAT CERTAIN WARRANTY DEED DATED JANUARY 24, 2001, FROM JAMES HILBURN FRANCIS TO STEVEN M. HARRISON AND RITA J. LLOP AS FOUND RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 367 AT PAGES 292-293 IN THE DEED RECORDS OF DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA.
SUBJECT TO EXISTING EASEMENTS FOR PUBLIC ROADS AND UTILITIES.
The debt secured by said Deed to Secure Debt has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Deed to Secure Debt. 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 Deed to Secure Debt and by law, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given).
Said property is commonly known as 5530 NANCY AVENUE AKA 5514 NANCY AVENUE, EASTMAN, GA 31023, together with all fixtures and personal property attached to and constituting a part of said property.
To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party (or parties) in possession of the subject property is (are): MELISSA R. GORE AKA MELISSA HARRELL 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) any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, and (c) all matters of record superior to the Deed to Secure Debt first set out above, including, but not limited to, assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, easements, restrictions, covenants, etc.
The sale will be conducted subject to (1) confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code; (2) O.C.G.A. Section 9-13-172.1; and (3) 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 in the preceding paragraph.
Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 44-14-162.2, the entity that has full authority to negotiate, amend and modify all terms of the mortgage with the debtor is:
CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC
ATTENTION: LOSS
MITIGATION DEPARTMENT
1600 SOUTH DOUGLASS ROAD, SUITE 200-A
ANAHEIM, CA 92806
1-800-561-4567
The foregoing notwithstanding, nothing in OC.G.A. Section 44-14-162.2 shall be construed to require the secured creditor to negotiate, amend or modify the terms of the Deed to Secure Debt described herein.
This sale is conducted on behalf of the secured creditor under the power of sale granted in the aforementioned security instrument, specifically being
CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC
as attorney in fact for
MELISSA R. GORE
MANER, MARTIN &
BRUNAVS, LLC
180 Interstate N Parkway, Suite 200
Atlanta, GA 30339
404-252-6385
THIS LAW FIRM IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
MBFC17-197

GPN 11
NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER
GEORGIA, DODGE COUNTY
THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by CLIFFORD LEE, JR AND SUSAN C LEE to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR TAYLOR, BEAN & WHITAKER MORTGAGE CORP., dated November 1, 2005, recorded in Deed Book 523, Page 229, DODGE County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to Nationstar Mortgage LLC by Assignment recorded in Deed Book 741, Page 194, DODGE County, Georgia Records, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY-FIVE THOUSAND AND 0/100 DOLLARS ($175,000.00), with interest thereon as set forth therein, there will be sold at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the courthouse door of DODGE County, Georgia, or at such place as may be lawfully designated as an alternative, within the legal hours of sale on the FIRST TUESDAY IN APRIL, 2019, the following described property:
SEE EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF
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 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.
NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC is the holder of the Security Deed to the property in accordance with OCGA § 44-14-162.2.
The entity that has full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the mortgage with the debtor is: NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE, LLC D/B/A MR. COOPER, 8950 CYPRESS WATERS BLVD, COPPELL, TX 75019, 888-850-9398X3705.
TO THE BEST KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF OF THE UNDERSIGNED, THE PARTY IN POSSESSION OF THE PROPERTY IS CLIFFORD LEE, JR AND SUSAN C LEE OR A TENANT OR TENANTS AND SAID PROPERTY IS MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 450 FISH ROAD, EASTMAN, GEORGIA 31023.
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.
NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC
as Attorney in Fact for
CLIFFORD LEE, JR AND
SUSAN C LEE
MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC
1544 Old Alabama Road
Roswell, Georgia 30076
www.foreclosurehotline.net

EXHIBIT “A”
ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT NO. 71 IN THE 15TH LAND DISTRICT OF DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA CONTAINING 5.0 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, AS SHOWN ON THAT CERTAIN PLAT OF SURVEY DATED SEPTEMBER 15, 2005, PREPARED BY GRADY BONEY, CENTRAL SOUTH SURVEYING, GA. RLS NO. 2460, RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF DODGE SUPERIOR COURT IN PLAT BOOK 35, PAGE 113. SAID PLAT AND THE RECORD THEREOF BEING BY REFERENCE INCORPORATED HEREIN AND MADE A PART HEREOF FOR DESCRIPTIVE AND ALL OTHER LEGAL PURPOSES.
SAID TRACT BEING FURTHER DESCRIBED AS BEING A PORTION OF THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY CONVEYED TO CLIFFORD LEE, JR. AND SUSAN C. LEE BY DANNY C. LEE, JOHNNY E. LEE AND CLIFFORD LEE, JR., BY DEED BY REPRESENTATIVE AND HEIRS DATED MARCH 28, 2003, RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF DODGE SUPERIOR COURT IN DEED BOOK 435, PAGES 221-223, ON APRIL 3, 2003.
MR/kdh 4/2/19
Our file no. 5195116 - FT2

GPN 11
NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER IN DEED TO SECURE DEBT
STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF DODGE
On the 23rd day of July 2001, DIANNE ALKHATIB, (“Alkhatib”) executed a Promissory Note (“Note”) and Deed to Secure Debt (“Deed”) for $87,912.00, payable to WILLIAM J. WADE, NOTI IN HIS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE OF MID-STATE TRUST IV AND JIM WALTER HOMES, INC., conveying property described in Exhibit “A”, and recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court of DODGE County, Georgia, in Deed Book 383, page 16, both of which were subsequently assigned to U. S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR NRZ PASS-THROUGH TRUST IV, (“US BANK”) by assignment dated DECEMBER 21, 2018, and recorded in aforesaid Clerk’s Office.
Default has been made in the installment payments due for JUNE 2018, and subsequent thereto. US BANK declared the entire unpaid indebtedness due and payable in accordance with the terms of said Note, and the same has not been paid.
The Deed provides that when the Note secured thereby becomes due and is not paid, that said property may be sold before the Courthouse door of DODGE County, Georgia, upon US BANK first giving notice of the place and terms of such sale (1) time a week for (4) weeks in the newspaper in which the Sheriff’s advertisements are published, and where said property is located.
NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to the powers contained therein, the property will be sold before the Courthouse door in DODGE County, Georgia, at public outcry on the FIRST TUESDAY IN APRIL 2019, between the legal hours of sale.
US BANK will convey title to the purchaser as attorney-in-fact for ALKHATIb. The money derived from the sale will be applied: first to the expenses of said sale; secondly, to the amount due on said Note; and the balance, if any, shall be paid to ALKHATIB.
TERMS:
Cash, subject to State and County ad valorem taxes or assessment and any federal tax liens of record.
Purchaser is to pay for all legal papers and revenue stamps.
This 2nd day of April 2019.
U. S. BANK, NATIONAL
ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR NRZ PASS-THROUGH TRUST IV,
as Attorney in Fact for
DIANNE ALKHATIB
CLEARY WEST & HUFF, LLP
1223 George C. Wilson Drive
Augusta, Georgia 30909
706-860-9995
State Bar No. 129754

EXHIBIT “A”
ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING, SITUATED AND BEING IN LAND LOT 308 OF THE 16TH LAND DISTRICT OF DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, CONSISTING OF 1 ACRE MORE OR LESS AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED ON A PLAT OF SURVEY PREPARED BY JIM H. ROSS, DODGE COUNTY SURVEYOR #1984, DATED MAY 23, 1992, AND RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF DODGE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT IN PLAT BOOK 25, PAGE 61, SAID PLAT AND THE RECORDING THEREOF BEING INCORPORATED HEREIN AND MADE A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE FOR DESCRIPTIVE AND ALL OTHER LEGAL PURPOSES

GPN 11
NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER
GEORGIA, DODGE COUNTY.
By virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed to Secure Debt from LEONARD JACK KING dated October 30, 2013, and recorded in Deed Book 745 at Pages 243-247 in the Deed Records of DODGE County, Georgia, said Deed to Secure Debt having been given to secure a Note of even date in the original principal amount of FIFTY-SIX THOUSAND AND 00/100 ($56,000.00) with interest at the rate specified therein, will be sold by the undersigned at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the Courthouse door of DODGE County within the legal hours of sale on the FIRST TUESDAY IN APRIL, 2019, the following described property:
ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT NO. 226, IN THE 14TH LAND DISTRICT OF DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, CONSISTING OF 20.00 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS TRACT 2 ACCORDING TO A PLAT OF SURVEY PREPARED BY GRADY BONEY, CENTRAL SOUTH SURVEYING, GEORGIA REGISTERED LAND SURVEYOR NO. 2460, DATED MAY 26, 2010, AND RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF DODGE SUPERIOR COURT IN PLAT BOOK 35, PAGE 229, AND REVISED OCTOBER 01, 2013, SAID PLAT AND THE RECORDING THEREOF BEING INCORPORATED HEREIN AND MADE A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE FOR DESCRIPTIVE AND ALL OTHER LEGAL PURPOSES. PROPERTY IS SERVICED BY AND SUBJECT TO THE EASEMENT AS SHOWN ON THE ABOVE REFERENCED PLAT.
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 which may affect the title to said property: all 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 THE HEIRS OR BENEFICIARIES OF LEONARD JACK KING.
The sale will be conducted subject to (1) confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code; (2) O.C.G.A. Section 9-13-172.1; and (3) final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Security Deed.
SUGAR CREEK
INVESTMENTS, a General Partnership composed of
John Paul Jones, Jr. and
John Paul Jones, III
as Attorneys in Fact for
LEONARD JACK KING
JOSEPH I. MARCHANT, LLC
P. O. Box 4218
Eastman, Georgia 31023
478-374-1505
THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE

1014
MISCELLANEOUS

GPN 14
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: ESTATE OF EDWARD HOLLIE, DECEASED
Estate No._____________
MOTION FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION
COMES NOW JOHNATHAN HOLLIE, Petitioner in the above-styled matter, and move the court for an order directing that service on the heirs of the Deceased, Scottie Samford, Brandy Cook and Michael Hollie be made by publication. The Petitioner shows that he has made a diligent search, including searching social media sites for the heirs and hiring a Private Process Server; the heirs, Joseph White and Amanda Carter, were served on March 12, 2018.
The remaining three heirs, Brandy Cook, Scottie Samford and Michael Hollie were not able to be found and served. Therefore, the Petitioner requests that the Heirs be served by publication.
Respectfully submitted this 3rd day of April 2018.
SARAH RIEDEL
Attorney for Petitioner
State Bar No. 266330
BANKS & RIEDEL, PC
5607 Anson Ave
Eastman, GA 31023
(478) 374-1880
(478) 374-1839 facsimile
banksnriedel@hotmail.com

1015
NAME CHANGE

GPN 15
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
In Re: ARTHUR LESTER, JR.
Civil Action File No. 19V-8537
NOTICE OF PETITION TO CHANGE NAME
GEORGIA, DODGE COUNTY
Notice is hereby given that ARTHUR LESTER, JR., the undersigned, filed his Petition to the Superior Court of DODGE County, Georgia on the 21st day of February 2019, praying for a change in the name of the petitioner from ARTHUR LESTER to ART LESTER, JR.
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 thirty (30) days of the filing of said Petition.
This 21st day of FEBRUARY, 2019.
ARTHUR LESTER, JR.
Petitioner

1018
PROBATE NOTICES

GPN 18
In the Probate Court of Dodge County
State of Georgia
IN RE: Estate of CARRELL ESCHOL WHITE,
Deceased
ESTATE NO. P-19-9184
NOTICE
IN RE: The Petition to Probate Will (and Codicil(s)) in Solemn Form in the above-referenced estate having been duly filed,
TO: SCOTTIE CARRELL WHITE, MARILYN LYNETTE PITTS, MARCUS AARON WHITE
This is to notify you to file objections, if there is any, to the Petition to Probate Will in Solemn Form, in this Court on or before March 21, 2019.
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 Probate Court Clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent parte. 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,
Probate Judge
Post Office Box 514
Eastman, Georgia 31023
Telephone: 478-374-3775

GPN 18
IN THE PROBATE COURT
COUNTY OF DODGE
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: ESTATE OF JOSEPH W. MCCARTER , DECEASED
ESTATE NO. P-19-9185
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
NOTICE
TO: JOEY MCCARTER
RACHEL E. OSBORNE has petitioned to be appointed Administrator of the Estate of JOSEPH W. MCCARTER, 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 MARCH 28, 2019.
BE NOTIFIED FURTHER: All pleadings/objections must be signed under oath 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 scheduled at a later date. If no objections are filed, the petition may be granted without a hearing.
AL MCCRANIE
PROBATE JUDGE
Probate Court of Dodge County
P.O. Box 514
Eastman, Georgia
478-374-3775

gpn 18
IN THE PROBATE COURT
COUNTY OF DODGE
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: ESTATE OF RANDY PITTMAN, DECEASED
ESTATE NO. P-18-9140
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
NOTICE
TO: WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
BRITNIE PITTMAN has petitioned for Letters of Administration to be appointed Administrator (s) of the Estate of RANDY PITTMAN 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 APRIL 18th, 2019.
BE NOTIFIED FURTHER: All pleadings/objections must be signed under oath 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.
AL MCCRANIE
Judge of the Probate Court
5401 Anson Avenue
Eastman, GA 31023
478-374-3775

1016
PUBLIC HEARING

GPN 16
NOTICE OF PUBLIC
HEARING
A PUBLIC HEARING has been scheduled for Monday, March 18, 2019, at 6:15 P.M. at EASTMAN CITY HALL. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the rezoning of a tract of land described as follows: BEGIN AT THE SOUTHEAST RIGHT OF WAY OF MINTER DRIVE AND COLLEGE STREET THE TRAVEL ALONG THE SOUTHEAST RIGHT OF WAY OF COLLEGE STREET +/- 305 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST RIGHT OF WAY PINE HAVEN DRIVE AND COLLEGE STREET, THEN TRAVEL ALONG THE SOUTHWEST RIGHT OF WAY OF PINE HAVEN DRIVE +/- 121 FEET TO AN IRON PIN, THEN TRAVEL NORTH 43 DEGREES WEST ALONG COMMON PROPERTY LINE +/- 305 FEET TO AN IRON PIN, THEN TRAVEL ALONG THE SOUTHWEST RIGHT OF WAY OF MINTER DRIVE +/- 116 FEET TO THE BEGINNING POINT WHICH IS THE SOUTHEAST RIGHT OF WAY OF MINTER DRIVE AND COLLEGE STREET, CONTAINING +/- 1.0 ACRES.

Property owners within said block are: MICHAEL J. WILLIAMSON, JOSHUA AND AMANDA FORD AND JESSICA H. HALEY. All properties located within the aforementioned tract are presently zone R-1. If approved all properties within said tract would be zoned P (Professional).

Section 142 of the zoning ordinance of the CITY OF EASTMAN states that a PUBLIC HEARING for zoning changes shall be held to answer questions and concerns from the GENERAL PUBLIC.
THE CITY OF EASTMAN PLANNING & ZONING BOARD
MIKE PRUETT,
CHAIRPERSON

Dear editor,
Individually or collectively, because of inherent sin, we will not make America a great perfection nation.
The only real GPS for this nation is the Holy Bible. Most of this nation are saying two different things. Although America is the greatest Christian nation, she has forgotten how to be Christ like.
This nation is experiencing darkness and doesn’t seem to realize it. Jesus Christ is not a part-time love we call on when we are in trouble. He is and always will be Lord of all. Americans are good at living in the past.
She should look to history to prevent past mistakes and to God for guidance. As the leader of Russia and former President Richard Nixon has stated “if this nation falls, it will be from inside corruption.”
While most americans are acting as though they are deaf, Jesus keeps saying you can hear me now and I can see you. It’s sad that such a great nation that has been so blessed yet the citizens are willing to pay such a great price with such a low return. So I say to all of you, what is happening in this nation and what will you do now?
Thank you and Lord bless.
Johnny L. Black, MSG (R)

Drudge Report calls the latest race-hate -hoaxer “The Wolf Who Cried MAGA” – outstanding line.
Virtue signaling   elitism   white guilt  - They make the new system work.
Does anyone think Roger Stone can get a fair trial from an Obama-appointed judge?
California Congressman Dana Rohrabacher was in the House 30 years and lost in November amid some shady vote counting. Talk host Todd Starnes (ToddStarnes.com) says it was an inside hit job – Dana wasn’t “moderate” enough to suit the Republican in-crowd and liberals hated him.  A caller named Alan in California said that was exactly what happened. Democrats in Cal. magically discovered some late ballots cast by Democrats (of course!) to obliterate the former Republican stronghold of Orange County, Ca. Other Republicans in the county were swept out with Congressman Rohrabacher by several Democrats running for the first time. You won’t see any of the mainstream media left check into this story. Lose by one vote and you lose.
Shouldn’t Andrew Gillum’s “Souls to the Polls” Florida political election events be condemned, as suggesting there was only one way to vote in the Florida governor’s race? Shouldn’t whites be allowed to become offended at such endeavors? Imagine a white-based call for bloc voting and the media outcry.
Tallahassee has had Florida’s highest crime rate of any Florida city for three years running. Andrew Gillum has been mayor there since 2014.
Berkshire Hathaway stock: Invest $1,000 and 50 years later you would have more than $12 million – nice return. I believe it includes reinvestment of dividends (always do so) but no additional investment after the initial thousand bucks. I don’t care for the old socialist Warren Buffett either but he knows how to invest. So do the folks at The Motley Fool (fool.com).
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Many years ago, Sports Illustrated did a story called “Loserville”. All the Atlanta teams were not good. The Braves were still in the young days of the Ted Turner ownership. The Falcons were owned by Rankin Smith and family and were going nowhere. The Hawks were honestly boring and were a .500 team. The Atlanta hockey team, the Flames, were not bad but they did not have a championship until they moved to Calgary.
Now what does that have to do with today’s teams? Unfortunately, more than you can imagine. Let’s start with the Braves. They caught lightning in a bottle in 2018. They won better than 90 games as they shocked the world, myself included, as they won the East with ease. Then ownership made the biggest mistake possible; they talked about their off season plans in public. They told the world they made a 97 million dollar profit. They also said they would be in on any free agent and that included Harper and Machado. Things started pretty good as Josh Donaldson was picked to a one year deal. Okay. A good start. On the very next day, they brought home Brian McCann. The move was fine but I really don’t think he has a bunch left in the tank. Then everything went silent. This was a team that didn’t have a right fielder, the starting pitcher needed an ace and the bullpen needed some help as well. That’s fine. There was plenty of money to spend, right? Suddenly, they said the money was not available. Did Liberty bet against Brady in the Super Bowl? Man that would be stupid. Surely the franchise wouldn’t go after Nick Markakis, would they? These owners would and eventually did so. As things stand now, the payroll is actually LOWER than last year. Granted things could change as Kimbrel and Kuechel are still on the market, but there has been little talk.
Okay, did the rest of the National League East get better? Let’s go team by team. First the Nationals. They did lose Harper but they got Patrick Corbin to go in the rotation to go along with Scherzer and Strausberg The offense may be not as good but the pitching is better. A lot rides on the Mets’ pitcher’s health. If DeGrom and Wheeler are healthy, they will be pretty good. They added Edwin Diaz as the closer. If Robinson Cano comes back to his old form, they can challenge for the wild card. Then there’s the Phillies. They said they would spend “stupid money”. They added Segura to play short, McCutchen in left and J.T. Realmuto at catcher. Then they broke the bank by getting Bryce Harper. If they have a weakness, it’s that they have little depth in the rotation and bullpen. They are looking into Kuechel and Kimbrel on short term deals. Anything can happen but I think the Braves are the number four team in the division. Thank you Marlins. My fellow Braves fans, we have been stabbed in the back by ownership. I will be the first to admit if I am proven wrong. The season starts in Philly against Harper and the Phillies.
Good news Falcon fans. They aren’t afraid to spend money. They just don’t know how to do it. Last Wednesday, the team answered that they will keep defensive end Vic Beasley, even if it means keeping him at his 12.8 million dollar option. That will prove to be a disaster. The problem is defense tackle Grady Jarrett is a free agent, if Beasley is kept and they have until March 13th to undo it. On Monday, the franchise tag was put on Jarrett. That means Jarrett will sign a 15.2 million dollar deal. He can’t sign a long term deal until July 15th. That pretty much takes care of the salary cap for the 2019 season. Things can change in the blink of an eye and for the Bird’s sake, I hope so. Dan Quinn’s job will be on the line this year.
There is one pro team that I have confidence in for the future in Atlanta and that is the Hawks. I know they stunk this year but they are doing things the right way. The draft night trade that brought Trae Young to the Hawks didn’t look very good for a while. I know that Doncic is very good but he isn’t that much better than Young. The Hawks are 22-43 and going nowhere this year but if they draft well over the next couple of years, they will be okay.
Have the Falcons peaked under Quinn and company? Was last year’s Braves season a fluke? Can the Hawks recover? I hope things stop short of Loserville again.
On a happy note, it was a really good weekend for the UGA football program. They got four star quarterback Carson Beck out of the blue, as many say, he was a lock to join Florida. They also grabbed wide receiver Justin Robinson. Their 2020 class just got a lot better in a hurry!

Dear editor,
We have a trash crisis in our county. It is nothing new as this has been a challenge for many, many years. I’m sure you’ve probably seen pictures and comments on my personal Facebook page regarding this issue. It’s something I’ve kept up with and commented on for many years at commissioner meetings.
While we have a great crew of county workers who work hard to maintain our dumpster sites, they cannot do it alone. They need our help.
I’m sure as you read this note, you are thinking, “How can I help with the dumpsters?” There are many ways. First, make sure your trash is in trash bags and make sure you put those bags inside the dumpsters. Secondly, the dumpsters are for household garbage only. Do not leave anything outside the dumpsters on the ground and do not leave items that shouldn’t be left at the dumpster sites.
There is an ordinance in our county regarding trash. For example, tires, industrial waste, building materials, hazardous refuse, combustible liquids, toxic materials, dead animals, yard trimmings, appliances, furniture and mattresses should be taken to the transfer station and not the dumpster sites. Do not take these type items to the dumpsters.
Did you know that our county has a transfer station? It is located at 5508 Dodge Avenue in Eastman. Hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and Saturday mornings 8:00 a.m. until noon. This is the location where you need to take non-household garbage.
Lastly, the best help is to report people who are abusing the availability of our dumpster sites. If you see a person rummaging/digging in the dumpsters, get their tag number from their vehicle, take their picture and report it to our county manager. Did you know that there is a fine associated with digging in the trash?
If we continue to allow this to happen, we may lose our dumpster sites throughout the county and be forced to use the transfer station at all times. Or, we may even have to resolve to the idea of paying for trash collection at our residences.
It is time to get involved! It’s time to offer our help to our county manager and commissioners. Let’s offer ideas and suggestions and work together to combat this problem. Together, we can keep Dodge County clean!
Roy Grenade

Dear editor,
I was deeply saddened to see so many states opposing our president, Donald Trump, in his efforts to protect our southern border and the citizens of our great country. You democrat lawmakers who are spearheading a law in stopping our commander in chief, do you not understand that you were elected by and obligated to protect the citizens of your state? I doubt that you got any votes from illegal immigrants streaming across our southern border, but maybe you did. Democrats would do anything to garner votes to keep their agenda alive and to send this country to hell and back. In all fairness, both isles of congress has failed to do its job in stopping the flood of illegal immigrants and the flood of drugs that are coming in from Mexico that everyone acknowledges is happening.
I agree that there are a lot of things that can be done to stop this other than a wall, but for political reasons no one in congress will actually address or even consider them. Here is a short list that even this hayseed hick from the back woods of Dodge County can identify and actually act a deterrent.
1. Pass a law stating that no welfare shall be provided to people crossing illegally across the border. 2. Pass a law that stating that any non-citizen caught voting in national or state elections will be deported. 3. Cut off funding for sanctuary cites.
4. Enforce E-verify system. 5. Enforce overstaying visas. 6. End, or greatly restrict, chain migration. 7. And finally, pass a law doing away with the anchor baby provision.
Nothing like any of this has been proposed. All that is talked about is “use technology rather than the wall”. A wall might not be 100 percent effective, but at least President Trump is trying.
It seems that President Trump is the only person of authority that cares about protecting our citizens of the onslaught of caravans, and you, the democrat law makers and voting block want to stop him. Even worse, state elected officials will be using tax dollars pursuing this to stop President Trump from protecting our citizens. It reflects poorly on our country abroad and is an embarrassment. There’s a reason why the new title of “Democrat” is so appropriately now titled “Demo-Rat”. Your voting block and law makers are NOT your Grand daddy’s “Truman democrats”. You are a den of snakes that will stop at nothing in replacing “old Glory with the Communist proletarian hammer and sickle.
God help our country. 
TSGT. Joseph Bryan, U.S.A.F. Ret.    

Dodge County Manager Spence Barron announced that beginning Tuesday, March 5, 2019 the Dodge County Tax Commissioner’s Office would be selling vehicle tags out of the annex building across from the Dodge County Courthouse.

According to Interim Dodge County Tax Commissioner Jackie Smith, they hope to be able to process tax payments before the end of the week.

In their Monday, March 4 meeting, Dodge County commissioners voted unanimously, after coming out of executive session, to hold a public meeting on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. at the courthouse annex to discuss the renovations to the building (old AT&T building) located at 643 Pearl Bates Road for use as an additional courthouse annex building. [Full Story »] 

1001
ADOPTIONS

GPN 01
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE:
PETITION OF JOSHUA BARTLETT WHITLEY AND STACIE LYNN WHITLEY FOR THE ADOPTION
OF J.B.G.
A MINOR CHILD
Civil Action No. 19A-141
NOTICE OF SUMMONS
TO: ANY UNKNOWN PUTATIVE FATHER
You are hereby notified that the above styled PETITION TO ADOPT the minor child, J.B.G., was filed in the Superior Court of Dodge County on February 20, 2019. A hearing on this matter is scheduled for May 22, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. in the Dodge County Superior Court at the Dodge County Judicial Annex.
You are hereby commanded and required to file with the clerk of said court and serve upon C. LEE CANNON, JR., Petitioner’s attorney, whose address is THE CANNON LAW FIRM, LLC, P. O. Box 55270, McRae, Georgia 31055 any answers or objections to said Petition, or to appear in Court to state your objections and show cause why your rights to said child who is the subject of the proceeding should not be terminated by this adoption on the date and time stated herein.
This is the 20th day of February, 2019.
RHETT WALKER
Clerk of Court

1004
CONDEMNATIONS

GPN 04
NOTICE OF SEIZURE OF
PERSONAL PROPERTY VALUED AT LESS THAN $25,000.00
Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 9-16-1, Et Seq, any party claiming an interest in the following property is hereby notified that on FEBRUARY 15, 2019, said property was seized by the undersigned agency in Dodge County, Georgia:
FOUR HUNDRED TWENTY-FOUR DOLLARS ($424.00) IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY
You are further notified that you may file a claim within (30) days of the second publication of this notice of seizure by sending a claim complying with the requirements of O.C.G.A. § 9-16-11(c), to the seizing law enforcement agency and to the district attorney by certified mail, return receipt requested.
This 18th day of FEBRUARY, 2019.
NICOLAS PARKERSON
Assistant District Attorney
Oconee Judicial Circuit
P.O. Box 1027
5401 Anson Avenue
Room 200
Eastman, GA 31023
Seizing Agency:
CHIEF BECKY SHEFFIELD
EASTMAN POLICE DEPARTMENT
5117 2nd Avenue
Eastman, Georgia 31023

1007
DEBTORS AND CREDITORS

GPN 07
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
All creditors of the Estate of JAMES ETHRIDGE ALLIGOOD, JR., 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 the 13th of February, 2019.
PATRICIA DIANE ALLIGOOD STUCKEY
Executor,
Estate of JAMES ETHRIDGE ALLIGOOD, JR.
CANNON LAW FIRM, LLC
Attorney for said Estate
P. O. Box 55270
McRae, GA 31055
Phone: 229-868-6065

GPN 07
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
All creditors of the estate of JAMES WATSON SPRADLEY aka JAMES W. SPRADLEY, SR., 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 21st day of February 2019.
NEIL B. SPRADLEY
822 Cochran Highway
Eastman, Georgia 31023
c/o RITA J. LLOP
RITA J. LLOP, P. C.
5007 9th Avenue, N.E.
Eastman, Georgia 31023

GPN 07
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF DODGE
IN RE ESTATE OF LARRY EDWARD SOUTHERLAND, DECEASED.
All creditors of the Estate of LARRY EDWARD SOUTHERLAND, late of said County, are notified to render their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment.
This 1st day of March, 2019.
SHEILA SUE SOUTHERLAND
Executor of Larry Edward Southerland, deceased
378 River Drive
Eastman, GA 31023
J. Mitchell Gibbs
RAINWATER, GIBBS &
WRIGHT, LLP
P.O. Box 1096
Cordele, Georgia 31010

1011
FORECLOSURES

GPN 11
NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER
Georgia, Dodge County
Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Deed to Secure Debt given by MELISSA R. GORE to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (“MERS”) as nominee for TAYLOR, BEAN & WHITAKER MORTGAGE CORPORATION, dated May 21, 2009, and recorded in Deed Book 634, Page 208, DODGE County, Georgia records, as last transferred to CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC by Assignment recorded in Deed Book 798, Page 278, Dodge County, Georgia records, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note of even date in the original principal amount of $131,632.00, 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 DODGE County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in April, 2019, to wit: April 2, 2019, the following described property:
ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT NUMBER 308 IN THE 16TH LAND DISTRICT OF DODGE COUNTY GEORGIA, CONSISTING OF 0.375 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AND SHOWN AS TRACT 2 ON THAT CERTAIN PLAT OF SURVEY DATED DECEMBER 10, 2006, MADE FOR STEVEN M. HARRISON BY MERLIN J. TOMBERLIN, GEORGIA REGISTERED LAND SURVEYOR, AND FOUND RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 36 AT PAGE 29 IN THE DEED RECORDS OF DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA; SAID PLAT BEING INCORPORATED HEREIN AND MADE A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE THERETO.
THIS IS A PORTION OF THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS TRACT 3 IN THAT CERTAIN WARRANTY DEED DATED JANUARY 24, 2001, FROM JAMES HILBURN FRANCIS TO STEVEN M. HARRISON AND RITA J. LLOP AS FOUND RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 367 AT PAGES 292-293 IN THE DEED RECORDS OF DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA.
SUBJECT TO EXISTING EASEMENTS FOR PUBLIC ROADS AND UTILITIES.
The debt secured by said Deed to Secure Debt has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Deed to Secure Debt. 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 Deed to Secure Debt and by law, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given).
Said property is commonly known as 5530 NANCY AVENUE AKA 5514 NANCY AVENUE, EASTMAN, GA 31023, together with all fixtures and personal property attached to and constituting a part of said property.
To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party (or parties) in possession of the subject property is (are): MELISSA R. GORE AKA MELISSA HARRELL 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) any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, and (c) all matters of record superior to the Deed to Secure Debt first set out above, including, but not limited to, assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, easements, restrictions, covenants, etc.
The sale will be conducted subject to (1) confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code; (2) O.C.G.A. Section 9-13-172.1; and (3) 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 in the preceding paragraph.
Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 44-14-162.2, the entity that has full authority to negotiate, amend and modify all terms of the mortgage with the debtor is:
CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC
ATTENTION: LOSS
MITIGATION DEPARTMENT
1600 SOUTH DOUGLASS ROAD, SUITE 200-A
ANAHEIM, CA 92806
1-800-561-4567
The foregoing notwithstanding, nothing in OC.G.A. Section 44-14-162.2 shall be construed to require the secured creditor to negotiate, amend or modify the terms of the Deed to Secure Debt described herein.
This sale is conducted on behalf of the secured creditor under the power of sale granted in the aforementioned security instrument, specifically being
CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC
as attorney in fact for
MELISSA R. GORE
MANER, MARTIN &
BRUNAVS, LLC
180 Interstate N Parkway, Suite 200
Atlanta, GA 30339
404-252-6385
THIS LAW FIRM IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
MBFC17-197

GPN 11
NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER
GEORGIA, DODGE COUNTY
THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by CLIFFORD LEE, JR AND SUSAN C LEE to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR TAYLOR, BEAN & WHITAKER MORTGAGE CORP., dated November 1, 2005, recorded in Deed Book 523, Page 229, DODGE County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to Nationstar Mortgage LLC by Assignment recorded in Deed Book 741, Page 194, DODGE County, Georgia Records, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY-FIVE THOUSAND AND 0/100 DOLLARS ($175,000.00), with interest thereon as set forth therein, there will be sold at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the courthouse door of DODGE County, Georgia, or at such place as may be lawfully designated as an alternative, within the legal hours of sale on the FIRST TUESDAY IN APRIL, 2019, the following described property:
SEE EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF
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 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.
NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC is the holder of the Security Deed to the property in accordance with OCGA § 44-14-162.2.
The entity that has full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the mortgage with the debtor is: NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE, LLC D/B/A MR. COOPER, 8950 CYPRESS WATERS BLVD, COPPELL, TX 75019, 888-850-9398X3705.
TO THE BEST KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF OF THE UNDERSIGNED, THE PARTY IN POSSESSION OF THE PROPERTY IS CLIFFORD LEE, JR AND SUSAN C LEE OR A TENANT OR TENANTS AND SAID PROPERTY IS MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 450 FISH ROAD, EASTMAN, GEORGIA 31023.
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.
NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC
as Attorney in Fact for
CLIFFORD LEE, JR AND
SUSAN C LEE
MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC
1544 Old Alabama Road
Roswell, Georgia 30076
www.foreclosurehotline.net

EXHIBIT “A”
ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT NO. 71 IN THE 15TH LAND DISTRICT OF DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA CONTAINING 5.0 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, AS SHOWN ON THAT CERTAIN PLAT OF SURVEY DATED SEPTEMBER 15, 2005, PREPARED BY GRADY BONEY, CENTRAL SOUTH SURVEYING, GA. RLS NO. 2460, RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF DODGE SUPERIOR COURT IN PLAT BOOK 35, PAGE 113. SAID PLAT AND THE RECORD THEREOF BEING BY REFERENCE INCORPORATED HEREIN AND MADE A PART HEREOF FOR DESCRIPTIVE AND ALL OTHER LEGAL PURPOSES.
SAID TRACT BEING FURTHER DESCRIBED AS BEING A PORTION OF THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY CONVEYED TO CLIFFORD LEE, JR. AND SUSAN C. LEE BY DANNY C. LEE, JOHNNY E. LEE AND CLIFFORD LEE, JR., BY DEED BY REPRESENTATIVE AND HEIRS DATED MARCH 28, 2003, RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF DODGE SUPERIOR COURT IN DEED BOOK 435, PAGES 221-223, ON APRIL 3, 2003.
MR/kdh 4/2/19
Our file no. 5195116 - FT2

GPN 11
NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER
DODGE COUNTY
Pursuant to the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by PRINCE A. DAWSON AND ANNIE DAWSON to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR WR STARKEY MORTGAGE, LLP dated 4/4/2008 and recorded in Deed Book 603 Page 196 and modified at Deed Book 765 Page 41 and Deed Book 842 Page 114 Dodge County, Georgia records; as last transferred to or acquired by JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of $75,711.00, 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 DODGE County, Georgia (or such other area as designated by Order of the Superior Court of said county), within the legal hours of sale on APRIL 2, 2019 (being the first Tuesday of said month unless said date falls on a Federal Holiday, in which case being the first Wednesday of said month), the following described property:
ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT NUMBER 292 IN THE 16TH LAND DISTRICT OF DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, IN THE CITY OF EASTMAN, AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: THE BEGINNING POINT IS THE POINT OF INTERSECTION OF THE NORTHWESTERN RIGHT-OF-WAY OF WILLIAMS DRIVE WITH THE NORTHEASTERN RIGHT-OF-WAY OF SHELDON STREET; AND FROM SAID BEGINNING POINT AS THUS ESTABLISHED RUNNING THENCE NORTH 45 DEGREES 03 MINUTES EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 257.00 FEET, RUNNING THENCE NORTH 44 DEGREES 02 MINUTES WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 128.00 FEET, RUNNING THENCE SOUTH 45 DEGREES 17 MINUTES WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 257.00 FEET, RUNNING THENCE SOUTH 45 DEGREES 19 MINUTES EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 128.00 FEET TO BEGINNING POINT; SAID TRACT BEING RECTANGULAR IN SHAPE, FRONTING 257.00 FEET ON SAID NORTHWESTERN RIGHT-OF-WAY OF WILLIAMS DRIVE AND FRONTING 128.00 FEET ON SAID NORTHEASTERN RIGHT-OF-WAY OF SHELDON STREET.
THIS IS THE SAME PROPERTY AS DESCRIBED IN THAT CERTAIN WARRANTY DEED DATED AUGUST 20, 2004, FROM DEBRA Y. PROFFITT TO SAMUEL F. TRAVIS AS FOUND RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 484 AT PAGES 83-84 IN THE DEED RECORDS OF DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA.
SUBJECT TO EXISTING EASEMENTS FOR PUBLIC ROADS AND UTILITIES.
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 5909 WILLIAMS DRIVE, EASTMAN, GA 31023 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): PRINCE A. DAWSON AND ESTATE AND/OR HEIRS OF ANNIE DAWSON or tenant or tenants.
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NA is the entity or individual designated who shall have full authority to negotiate, amend and modify all terms of the mortgage.
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NA
HOMEOWNER’S ASSISTANCE DEPARTMENT
3415 VISION DRIVE
COLUMBUS, OHIO 43219
1-866-550-5705
Note, however, that such entity or individual is not required by law to negotiate, amend or modify the terms of the loan.
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) unpaid water or sewage bills that constitute a lien against the property whether due and payable or not yet due and payable and which may not be of record, (c) the right of redemption of any taxing authority, (d) any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, and (e) 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 PRINCE A. DAWSON
AND ANNIE DAWSON
ALDRIDGE PITE, LLP
15 Piedmont Center
3575 Piedmont Road, N.E.
Suite 500
Atlanta, Georgia 30305
404-994-7637
1031-2010A
THIS LAW FIRM MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
1031-2010A

GPN 11
NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER IN DEED TO SECURE DEBT
STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF DODGE
On the 23rd day of July 2001, DIANNE ALKHATIB, (“Alkhatib”) executed a Promissory Note (“Note”) and Deed to Secure Debt (“Deed”) for $87,912.00, payable to WILLIAM J. WADE, NOTI IN HIS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE OF MID-STATE TRUST IV AND JIM WALTER HOMES, INC., conveying property described in Exhibit “A”, and recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court of DODGE County, Georgia, in Deed Book 383, page 16, both of which were subsequently assigned to U. S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,
AS TRUSTEE FOR NRZ PASS-THROUGH TRUST IV, (“US BANK”) by assignment dated DECEMBER 21, 2018, and recorded in aforesaid Clerk’s Office.
Default has been made in the installment payments due for JUNE 2018, and subsequent thereto. US BANK declared the entire unpaid indebtedness due and payable in accordance with the terms of said Note, and the same has not been paid.
The Deed provides that when the Note secured thereby becomes due and is not paid, that said property may be sold before the Courthouse door of DODGE County, Georgia, upon US BANK first giving notice of the place and terms of such sale (1) time a week for (4) weeks in the newspaper in which the Sheriff’s advertisements are published, and where said property is located.
NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to the powers contained therein, the property will be sold before the Courthouse door in DODGE County, Georgia, at public outcry on the FIRST TUESDAY IN APRIL 2019, between the legal hours of sale.
US BANK will convey title to the purchaser as attorney-in-fact for ALKHATIb. The money derived from the sale will be applied: first to the expenses of said sale; secondly, to the amount due on said Note; and the balance, if any, shall be paid to ALKHATIB.
TERMS:
Cash, subject to State and County ad valorem taxes or assessment and any federal tax liens of record.
Purchaser is to pay for all legal papers and revenue stamps.
This 2nd day of April 2019.
U. S. BANK, NATIONAL
ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR NRZ PASS-THROUGH TRUST IV,
as Attorney in Fact for
DIANNE ALKHATIB
CLEARY WEST & HUFF, LLP
1223 George C. Wilson Drive
Augusta, Georgia 30909
706-860-9995
State Bar No. 129754

EXHIBIT “A”
ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING, SITUATED AND BEING IN LAND LOT 308 OF THE 16TH LAND DISTRICT OF DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, CONSISTING OF 1 ACRE MORE OR LESS AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED ON A PLAT OF SURVEY PREPARED BY JIM H. ROSS, DODGE COUNTY SURVEYOR #1984, DATED MAY 23, 1992, AND RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF DODGE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT IN PLAT BOOK 25, PAGE 61, SAID PLAT AND THE RECORDING THEREOF BEING INCORPORATED HEREIN AND MADE A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE FOR DESCRIPTIVE AND ALL OTHER LEGAL PURPOSES

GPN 11
NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER
GEORGIA, DODGE COUNTY.
By virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed to Secure Debt from LEONARD JACK KING dated October 30, 2013, and recorded in Deed Book 745 at Pages 243-247 in the Deed Records of DODGE County, Georgia, said Deed to Secure Debt having been given to secure a Note of even date in the original principal amount of FIFTY-SIX THOUSAND AND 00/100 ($56,000.00) with interest at the rate specified therein, will be sold by the undersigned at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the Courthouse door of DODGE County within the legal hours of sale on the FIRST TUESDAY IN APRIL, 2019, the following described property:
ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT NO. 226, IN THE 14TH LAND DISTRICT OF DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, CONSISTING OF 20.00 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS TRACT 2 ACCORDING TO A PLAT OF SURVEY PREPARED BY GRADY BONEY, CENTRAL SOUTH SURVEYING, GEORGIA REGISTERED LAND SURVEYOR NO. 2460, DATED MAY 26, 2010, AND RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF DODGE SUPERIOR COURT IN PLAT BOOK 35, PAGE 229, AND REVISED OCTOBER 01, 2013, SAID PLAT AND THE RECORDING THEREOF BEING INCORPORATED HEREIN AND MADE A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE FOR DESCRIPTIVE AND ALL OTHER LEGAL PURPOSES. PROPERTY IS SERVICED BY AND SUBJECT TO THE EASEMENT AS SHOWN ON THE ABOVE REFERENCED PLAT.
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 which may affect the title to said property: all 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 THE HEIRS OR BENEFICIARIES OF LEONARD JACK KING.
The sale will be conducted subject to (1) confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code; (2) O.C.G.A. Section 9-13-172.1; and (3) final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Security Deed.
SUGAR CREEK
INVESTMENTS, a General Partnership composed of
John Paul Jones, Jr. and
John Paul Jones, III
as Attorneys in Fact for
LEONARD JACK KING
JOSEPH I. MARCHANT, LLC
P. O. Box 4218
Eastman, Georgia 31023
478-374-1505
THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE

1014
MISCELLANEOUS

GPN 14
NOTICE OF LOCATION AND DESIGN APPROVAL
Dodge County P. I. No. 0013824
Notice is hereby given in compliance with Georgia Code 22-2-109 and 32-3-5 that the Georgia Department of Transportation has approved the Location and Design of this project.
The date of location and design approval is: February 7, 2019
THE PROJECT PROPOSES TO REPLACE THE EXISTING BRIDGE ON SR 230/LOWER RIVER RD. OVER BIG BRANCH CREEK IN DODGE COUNTY, LOCATED 8.3 MILES NW OF RHINE, GA. THE TOTAL LENGTH OF THE PROJECT IS APPROXIMATELY 1,800 FEET (0.3 MILES). THE EXISTING BRIDGE IS PROPOSED TO BE REPLACED WITH A 132- FT LONG BY 39.25-FT WIDE BRIDGE OVER BIG BRANCH CREEK THAT WILL BE CONSTRUCTED AT THE EXISTING LOCATION, REQUIRED HYDRAULIC ELEVATION, AND ROADWAY CENTERLINE. THE PROPOSED PROJECT BEGINS APPROXIMATELY 862 FT SOUTH OF BIG BRANCH CREEK AND ENDS 938 FT NORTH.
THE IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDE A PROPOSED BRIDGE TYPICAL SECTION CONSISTING OF TWO 12-FOOT WIDE LANES WITH 6-FOOT WIDE SHOULDERS. THE PROPOSED ROADWAY TYPICAL ON BOTH SIDES OF THE BRIDGE INCLUDES TWO 12-FOOT WIDE LANES WITH 10-FOOT WIDE SHOULDERS, OF WHICH 4 FEET WOULD BE PAVED. THE PROJECT LENGTH IS ESTIMATED TO BE 0.42 MILES ALONG SR 230/LOWER RIVER RD. DURING CONSTRUCTION, AN OFF-SITE DETOUR WILL BE UTILIZED TO ROUTE TRAFFIC FROM SR 230/LOWER RIVER RD TO SR 87/ABBEVILLE HWY THEN TO SR 27/US 341/GOLDEN ISLES PKWY DURING CLOSURE. THE ADDITIONAL DISTANCE FOR THE DETOUR ROUTE IS APPROXIMATELY FOUR MILES. THIS PROJECT IS LOCATED 100% IN DODGE COUNTY AND IS IN CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 8, GMD 364, AND LOCATED WITHIN LAND DISTRICT 15 IN DODGE COUNTY.
Drawings or maps or plats of the proposed project, as approved, are on file and are available for public inspection at the Georgia
Department of Transportation:
Daniel Smith
Area 2 – Area Engineer 2003 US Hwy 441 S
Dublin, GA 31021
478-275-6597
Any interested party may obtain a copy of the drawings or maps or plats or portions thereof by paying a nominal fee and requesting in writing to:
Kimberly Nesbitt
Office of Program Delivery
Attn: Mindy Sanders
MiSanders@dot.ga.gov
One Georgia Center
600 West Peachtree Street, NW
25th Floor
678-986-7648
Any written request or communication in reference to this project or notice SHOULD include the Project and P. I. Numbers as noted at the top of this notice

GPN 14
NOTICE OF LOCATION AND DESIGN APPROVAL
Dodge County P. I. No. 0013823
Notice is hereby given in compliance with Georgia Code 22-2-109 and 32-3-5 that the Georgia Department of Transportation has approved the Location and Design of this project.
The date of location and design approval is: January 15, 2019
THE PROJECT PROPOSES TO REPLACE THE EXISTING BRIDGE ON SR 165/CHAUNCEY-RHINE HWY OVER SUGAR CREEK IN DODGE COUNTY, LOCATED ONE-MILE SW OF CHAUNCEY, GA. THE PROPOSED PROJECT BEGINS APPROXIMATELY 925 FT SOUTH OF THE EXISTING BRIDGE AND EXTENDS NORTH 925 FT, FOR AN APPROXIMATELY LENGTH OF 1,850 FEET (0.35 MILES). PROPOSED IS A NEW 135-FT LONG BY 39.25-FT WIDE BRIDGE OVER SUGAR CREEK THAT WILL BE CONSTRUCTED AT THE EXIST LOCATION, REQUIRED HYDRAULIC ELEVATION, AND ROADWAY CENTERLINE.
THE IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDE TWO 12 FEET LANES WITH 6-FT SHOULDER ON BOTH SIDES OF THE BRIDGE. THE ROADWAY TYPICAL ON BOTH SIDES OF THE BRIDGE ARE TWO 12 FEET LANES WITH 10 FEET OVERALL SHOULDER THAT INCLUDES 4 FEET PAVED AND 6 FEET UNPAVED. THE PROJECT LENGTH IS ESTIMATED TO BE 0.4 MILES ALONG SR 165/CHAUNCEY-RHINE HWY. DURING CONSTRUCTION, AN OFF-SITE DETOUR WILL BE UTILIZED TO ROUTE TRAFFIC FROM SR 165 TO SR 117 DURING CLOSURE. THE ADDITIONAL DISTANCE FOR THE DETOUR ROUTE IS APPROXIMATELY SIX MILES. THIS PROJECT IS LOCATED 100% IN DODGE COUNTY AND IS IN CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 8, GMD 1254, AND LOCATED WITHIN LAND DISTRICT 13 IN DODGE COUNTY.
Drawings or maps or plats of the proposed project, as approved, are on file and are available for public inspection at the Georgia
Department of Transportation:
Daniel P. Smith
Area 2 – Area Engineer
2003 US Hwy 441 S
Dublin, GA 31021
478-275-6596
Any interested party may obtain a copy of the drawings or maps or plats or portions thereof by paying a nominal fee and requesting in writing to:
Kimberly Nesbitt
Office of Program Delivery
Attn: Mindy Sanders
MiSanders@dot.ga.gov
One Georgia Center
600 West Peachtree Street, NW
25th Floor
678-986-7648
Any written request or communication in reference to this project or notice SHOULD include the Project and P. I. Numbers as noted at the top of this notice

GPN 14
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: ESTATE OF EDWARD HOLLIE, DECEASED
Estate No._____________
MOTION FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION
COMES NOW JOHNATHAN HOLLIE, Petitioner in the above-styled matter, and move the court for an order directing that service on the heirs of the Deceased, Scottie Samford, Brandy Cook and Michael Hollie be made by publication. The Petitioner shows that he has made a diligent search, including searching social media sites for the heirs and hiring a Private Process Server; the heirs, Joseph White and Amanda Carter, were served on March 12, 2018.
The remaining three heirs, Brandy Cook, Scottie Samford and Michael Hollie were not able to be found and served. Therefore, the Petitioner requests that the Heirs be served by publication.
Respectfully submitted this 3rd day of April 2018.
SARAH RIEDEL
Attorney for Petitioner
State Bar No. 266330
BANKS & RIEDEL, PC
5607 Anson Ave
Eastman, GA 31023
(478) 374-1880
(478) 374-1839 facsimile
banksnriedel@hotmail.com

1015
NAME CHANGE

GPN 15
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
In Re: ARTHUR LESTER, JR.
Civil Action File No. 19V-8537
NOTICE OF PETITION TO CHANGE NAME
GEORGIA, DODGE COUNTY
Notice is hereby given that ARTHUR LESTER, JR., the undersigned, filed his Petition to the Superior Court of DODGE County, Georgia on the 21st day of February 2019, praying for a change in the name of the petitioner from ARTHUR LESTER to ART LESTER, JR.
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 thirty (30) days of the filing of said Petition.
This 21st day of FEBRUARY, 2019.
ARTHUR LESTER, JR.
Petitioner

1018
PROBATE NOTICES

GPN 18
In the Probate Court of Dodge County
State of Georgia
IN RE: Estate of CARRELL ESCHOL WHITE,
Deceased
ESTATE NO. P-19-9184
NOTICE
IN RE: The Petition to Probate Will (and Codicil(s)) in Solemn Form in the above-referenced estate having been duly filed,
TO: SCOTTIE CARRELL WHITE, MARILYN LYNETTE PITTS, MARCUS AARON WHITE
This is to notify you to file objections, if there is any, to the Petition to Probate Will in Solemn Form, in this Court on or before March 21, 2019.
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 Probate Court Clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent parte. 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,
Probate Judge
Post Office Box 514
Eastman, Georgia 31023
Telephone: 478-374-3775

GPN 18
IN THE PROBATE COURT
COUNTY OF DODGE
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: ESTATE OF JOSEPH W. MCCARTER , DECEASED
ESTATE NO. P-19-9185
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
NOTICE
TO: JOEY MCCARTER
RACHEL E. OSBORNE has petitioned to be appointed Administrator of the Estate of JOSEPH W. MCCARTER, 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 MARCH 28, 2019.
BE NOTIFIED FURTHER: All pleadings/objections must be signed under oath 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 scheduled at a later date. If no objections are filed, the petition may be granted without a hearing.
AL MCCRANIE
PROBATE JUDGE
Probate Court of Dodge County
P.O. Box 514
Eastman, Georgia
478-374-3775

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PUBLIC HEARING

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC
HEARING
A PUBLIC HEARING has been scheduled for Monday, March 18, 2019, at 6:15 P.M. at EASTMAN CITY HALL. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the rezoning of a tract of land described as follows: BEGIN AT THE SOUTHEAST RIGHT OF WAY OF MINTER DRIVE AND COLLEGE STREET THE TRAVEL ALONG THE SOUTHEAST RIGHT OF WAY OF COLLEGE STREET +/- 305 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST RIGHT OF WAY PINE HAVEN DRIVE AND COLLEGE STREET, THEN TRAVEL ALONG THE SOUTHWEST RIGHT OF WAY OF PINE HAVEN DRIVE +/- 121 FEET TO AN IRON PIN, THEN TRAVEL NORTH 43 DEGREES WEST ALONG COMMON PROPERTY LINE +/- 305 FEET TO AN IRON PIN, THEN TRAVEL ALONG THE SOUTHWEST RIGHT OF WAY OF MINTER DRIVE +/- 116 FEET TO THE BEGINNING POINT WHICH IS THE SOUTHEAST RIGHT OF WAY OF MINTER DRIVE AND COLLEGE STREET, CONTAINING +/- 1.0 ACRES.

Property owners within said block are: MICHAEL J. WILLIAMSON, JOSHUA AND AMANDA FORD AND JESSICA H. HALEY. All properties located within the aforementioned tract are presently zone R-1. If approved all properties within said tract would be zoned P (Professional).

Section 142 of the zoning ordinance of the CITY OF EASTMAN states that a PUBLIC HEARING for zoning changes shall be held to answer questions and concerns from the GENERAL PUBLIC.
THE CITY OF EASTMAN PLANNING & ZONING BOARD
MIKE PRUETT,
CHAIRPERSON

PROFESSIONAL OFFICE Space for Lease. 700 square feet (air conditioned), lobby, two offices and storage. Parking. $750.00/month (includes utilities) 1221 Plaza Avenue, Eastman. Contact 478-231-1020. Located next to Eastman Drugs