Legals

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CORPORATIONS and BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS

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NOTICE OF
INCORPORATION
Notice is given that article of incorporation which incorporate SIDECAR ADVENTURES LTD. have been delivered to the Secretary of State for filing in accordance with the Georgia Business Corporation Code. The initial registered office of the corporation is location at 340 TOM WEST ROAD, EASTMAN, GEORGIA and its initial registered agent at such address is JOEL YARBROUGH.

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DEBTORS AND CREDITORS

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PROBATE
COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
In Re: Estate of JOSEPH STEVE WESTON, Deceased
Petition to Probate Will in Solemn Form
Estate No.: P-20-9289
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
All creditors of the Estate of JOSEPH STEVE WESTON are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned in accordance with the law, and all persons indebted to said Estate are required to make immediate payment to me.
This the 20th day of March, 2020.
SHANNON M. WESTON,
Executor of the
Estate of JOSEPH STEVE WESTON, Deceased
921 Chauncey Dublin Hwy
Chauncey, GA 31011

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DIVORCES

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
WHITNEY D. JACKSON-CASH, Plaintiff
ERICA L. JACKSON-CASH, Defendant
Civil Action File No. 20V-8838
NOTICE OF SUMMONS – SERVICE BY PUBLICATION
TO: ERICA L. JACKSON-CASH, Defendant Named Above:
You are hereby notified that the above-styled action seeking, DIVORCE, was filed against you in said court on FEBRUARY 27, 2020, and that by reason of an order for service of summons by publication entered by the court on FEBRUARY 27, 2020, you are hereby commanded and required to file with the clerk of said court and service upon WHITNEY D. JACKSON plaintiff, whose address is 611 PEARL BATES AVENUE, EASTMAN, GEORGIA 31023, an answer to the complaint within sixty (60) days of the date of the order for service by publication. If you fail to do so, judgment by default will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the complaint.
Witness the Honorable HOWARD KAUFOLD, Judge of said Court.
This 27 day of FEBRUARY, 2020.
RHETT WALKER
Clerk of Superior Court
Dodge County

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FORECLOSURES

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NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER
GEORGIA, DODGE COUNTY
Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in that certain Security Deed from DONNA M. SIKKING A/K/A DONNA SIKKING (hereinafter collectively referred to as “Grantor”) to ATLANTA POSTAL CREDIT UNION (“Grantee”), dated June 2, 2011, filed and recorded June 2, 2011, in Deed Book 682, Page 178, DODGE County, Georgia Records (the “Security Deed ”), conveying the after-described property to secure that certain Multistate Fixed Rate Note dated June 2, 2011 from Grantor to Grantee, in the original principal amount of NINETY THREE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($93,600.00), with interest thereon as set forth therein (collectively as amended and renewed, the “Note”), there will be sold 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, 2020, the following described property:
THAT 39.824 NET ACRE TRACT OF LAND (AFTER SUBTRACTING ROAD RIGHT OF WAY) WITH BRICK DWELLING HOUSE LOCATED THEREON WHICH HAS THE ADDRESS OF 1662 WILSON WOODARD ROAD, EASTMAN, GEORGIA 31023 IN LAND LOT 216 OF THE 19TH LAND DISTRICT OF DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, AS SHOWN BY PLAT OF SURVEY MADE BY TERRY M. SCARBOROUGH. REGISTERED SURVEYOR, DATED APRIL 6, 1992, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 21, PAGE 34, IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF DODGE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT AT EASTMAN, GEORGIA, PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGIN AT A POINT MARKED BY AN IRON PIN ON THE NORTHWEST LOT LINE OF SAID LAND LOT IN THE CENTER OF A COUNTY UNPAVED ROAD KNOWN AS THE WILSON WOODARD ROAD A DISTANCE OF 770 FEET SOUTHWEST FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE CENTER LINE OF THE RODDY TO EASTMAN HIGHWAY AND FROM SAID POINT OF BEGINNING RUN SOUTH 33 DEGREES 40 MINUTES 21 SECONDS EAST 1236.90 FEET ALONG THE LINE OF LANDS NOW OR FORMERLY OF M.B. GRACE, LLC AND ALONG THE LINE OF SCOTT HONEYCUTT AND SHEILA HONEYCUTT TO A CORNER POINT MARKED BY AN IRON PIN; THENCE RUN SOUTH 48 DEGREES 07 MINUTES 03 SECONDS WEST 1488.91 FEET ALONG THE LINE OF LANDS NOW OR FORMERLY SCOTT HONEYCUTT AND SHEILA HONEYCUTT AND ALONG THE LINE OF LANDS NOW OR FORMERLY OF STEVE CHASTAIN AND PATRICIA A. CHASTAIN TO A CORNER POINT MARKED BY AN IRON PIN; THENCE RUN NORTH 28 DEGREES 20 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST 1256.50 FEET ALONG THE LINE OF LANDS NOW OR FORMERLY OF ROBERT D. SNYDER AND WAYNE D. SNYDER TO A CORNER POINT MARKED BY AN IRON PIN ON THE NORTHWEST LOT LINE OF SAID LAND LOT; AND THENCE RUN NORTH 48 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 17 SECONDS EAST 1371.17 FEET ALONG THE NORTHWEST LOT LINE OF SAID LAND LOT IN THE CENTER OF THE COUNTY UNPAVED ROAD KNOWN AS WILSON WOODARD ROAD TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. THE FOREGOING DESCRIBED TRACT OF LAND IS THE SAME AS THAT CONVEYED FROM GARY HOLTON AND BARBARA F. HOLTON TO SHIRLEY A. THOMAS BY WARRANTY DEED DATED SEPTEMBER 27, 1985, RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 186, PAGES 794-795, DODGE COUNTY RECORDS.
The indebtedness secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due and payable 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. 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 as provided by law).
The property will be sold for cash or certified funds and subject to any and all matters of record superior to said Security Deed, outstanding ad valorem taxes, any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, easements against the property, if any, and subject to any unpaid water and waste bills that constitute liens against the property, whether due and payable or not yet due and payable. The sale will be conducted as set forth herein subject to (1) confirmation prior to the sale that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) final confirmation and audit prior to the sale of the status of the loan with the holder of the Security Deed.
Grantee reserves the right to sell the property in one parcel or as an entirety, or in such parcels as Grantee may elect, as permitted in the Security Deed.
The following information is being provided in accordance with O.C.G.A. § 44-14-162.2. Atlanta Postal Credit Union is the secured creditor under the Security Deed and loan being foreclosed. The following entity shall have full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the above-described Security Deed and associated Note on behalf of the secured creditor: Atlanta Postal Credit Union Attn: Foreclosures, 3900 Crown Road, Atlanta, GA 30380, (404) 768-4126. O.C.G.A. § 44-14-162.2 states in pertinent part that, “nothing in this subsection shall be construed to require a secured creditor to negotiate, amend, or modify the terms of a mortgage instrument.”
To the best of the undersigned’s knowledge and belief, the property is known as: 1662 WILSON WOODARD, EASTMAN, GA 31023, and the party in possession of the property is DONNA M. SIKKING A/K/A DONNA SIKKING or her tenant or tenants.
ATLANTA POSTAL CREDIT UNION
as Attorney-in-Fact for
DONNA M. SIKKING
a/k/a DONNA SIKKING
THOMPSON, O’BRIEN, KEMP & NASUTI, P.C.
40 Technology Parkway South, Suite 300
Peachtree Corners, Georgia 30092
770-925-0111

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NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER          
GEORGIA, DODGE COUNTY
THIS LAW FIRM IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by JOSEPH PAYNE A/K/A JOEY PAYNE SR AND JANELLE B. PAYNE to COLONY BANK dated January 12, 2007 and recorded in Deed Book 580, Page 183, DODGE County, Georgia Records, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the amount of FIFTY TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FORTY NINE DOLLARS AND 96/100 ($52,549.96) 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, WITHIN THE LEGAL HOURS OF SALE ON TUESDAY, 04/07/2020 the following described property:
ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT NO. 14 IN THE 15TH LAND DISTRICT OF DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTHEAST LOT LINE OF SAID LOT WHICH IS THE CENTER OF A COUNTY ROAD KNOWN AS GIDDENS ROAD, SAID POINT BEING LOCATED 420 FEET NORTHEAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF SAID SOUTHEAST LOT LINE AND THE NORTHEASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF THE SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY, SAID POINT BEING THE EAST CORNER OF LANDS NOW OR FORMERLY OF MRS. GUSSIE HAMBRICK, AND FROM SAID POINT OF BEGINNING RUN ALONG THE SOUTHEAST LOT LINE IN A NORTHEASTERLY DIRECTION A DISTANCE OF 119 FEET; THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES AND RUNNING IN A NORTHWESTERLY DIRECTION A DISTANCE OF 185 FEET; THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES AND RUNNING IN A SOUTHWESTERLY DIRECTION A DISTANCE OF 119 FEET TO A NORTHERLY CORNER OF LANDS OF MRS. GUSSIE HAMBRICK; THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES AND RUNNING ALONG SAID HAMBRICK LANDS IN A SOUTHEASTERLY DIRECTION A DISTANCE OF 185 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, SAID TRACT CONTAINING ONE-HALF (1/2) ACRE, MORE OR LESS; SAID PROPERTY BEING BOUNDED NOW OR FORMERLY AS FOLLOWS: ON THE NORTHEAST AND NORTHWEST BY LANDS OF L. B. PACE ESTATE, AND ON THE SOUTHWEST BY LANDS OF NOW OR FORMERLY MRS. GUSSIE HAMBRICK, AND ON THE SOUTHEAST BY THE SOUTHEAST LOT LINE, AND BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED BY THURMAN DUNLAP TO JACK PAYNE BY DEED DATED JANUARY 9, 1956 AND OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF DODGE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT IN DEED BOOK 100, PAGE 441; AND BEING ALSO THE SAME PROPERTY AS WAS CONVEYED BY JACK PAYNE TO MRS. NELLIE MAE WILLIAMSON BY DEED DATED FEBRUARY 2, 1966, AND RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 104, PAGE 403 OF DODGE COUNTY RECORDS. 
The debt secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Security Deed. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in said Security Deed and by law, including attorneys’ fees (notice of intent to collect attorneys’ fees having been given).
Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above.
To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is JOSEPH PAYNE A/K/A JOEY PAYNE SR AND JANELLE B. PAYNE  or a tenant or tenants.                           
Pursuant to O. C. G. A. §44-14-162.2, the name, address and telephone number of the individual or entity who shall have the full authority to negotiate, amend, or modify all terms of the above described mortgage is as follows: COLONY BANK; P.O. BOX 1186; THOMASTON, GEORGIA 30286 OR CALL 706-647-6601.  The foregoing notwithstanding, nothing in O. C. G. A.§44-14-162.2 shall be construed to require Colony Bank to negotiate, amend or modify the terms of the Deed to Secure Debt described herein.
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.
This 28th day of February, 2020.
Colony Bank
AS ATTORNEY IN FACT FOR
Joseph Payne a/k/a
Joey Payne Sr and Janelle B. Payne  
WOLFSON & OSMUS LLC
Attorneys at Law
1010 Williams Street
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 257-0080
State Bar No. 578435

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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 CECIL JOE JOHNSON AND MARY ROSE R JOHNSON to CITIFINANCIAL SERVICES, INC., dated September 11, 2007, recorded in Deed Book 586, Page 7, DODGE County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to GREENWICH REVOLVING TRUST by assignment recorded in Deed Book 868, Page 278, Dodge County, Georgia Records, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of FORTY-ONE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED THIRTY-SIX AND 98/100 DOLLARS ($41,936.98), 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, 2020, 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.
GREENWICH REVOLVING TRUST BY WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, not in its individual capacity, but solely as Owner Trustee 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: FAY SERVICING, LLC, 425 S. FINANCIAL PLACE, SUITE 2000, CHICAGO, IL 60605, 800-495-7166.
To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is CECIL JOE JOHNSON and MARY ROSE R JOHNSON or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 612 CONGO LANE SE, 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.
GREENWICH REVOLVING TRUST BY WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE
as Attorney in Fact for
CECIL JOE JOHNSON and MARY ROSE R JOHNSON
MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC
1544 Old Alabama Road
Roswell, GA 30076
www.foreclosurehotline.net

EXHIBIT “A”
THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LOT OF LAND NO. 38 IN THE 15TH LAND DISTRICT OF DODGE COUNTY GEORGIA, AND BEING A PART OF THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY KNOWN AS PEABODY HEIGHTS EXTENSION AND BEING ALL OF LOT NO. 4 IN BLOCK D AS SHOWN ON THE PLAT OF A SURVEY MADE BY CAREY E. TREADWELL, ON DECEMBER 16, 1973, AND RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF DODGE SUPERIOR COURT IN PLAT BOOK 14, PAGE 191, AND BY REFERENCE INCORPORATED HEREIN.
BEING THE SAME FEE SIMPLE PROPERTY CONVEYED BY DEED FROM CHESTER L. SAUNDERS TO CECIL JOE JOHNSON and MARY ROSE R. JOHNSON JOINT TENANTS, DATED 06/21/1978 RECORDED ON 06/21/1978 IN BOOK 154, PAGE 461 IN DODGE County RECORDS, STATE OF GA.
MR/mtj 4/7/20
Our file no. 5869420 - FT18

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NAME CHANGE

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO CHANGE NAME
STATE OF GEORGIA
DODGE COUNTY
Notice is hereby given that RONALD EDWARD DANIELS, the undersigned attorney at law, filed a petition to the Superior Court of Dodge County, Georgia, on the 4th day of February 2020 praying for a change in the name of PEYTON NICOLE SHEFFIELD to LEO JOSEPH SHEFFIELD. 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.
Dated February 4, 2020.
DANIELS LAW LLC
/s/Ronald Edward Daniels
RONALD EDWARD DANIELS
Georgia Bar No.: 540854
Counsel for Petitioner
P.O. BOX 4939
Eastman, GA 31023
478.227.7331 (t)
478.352.0173 (f)
ron@dlawllc.com
rondanielslaw.com

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
In Re: NOVIAN LOCKETT
Civil Action File No. 20V-8855
NOTICE OF PETITION TO CHANGE NAME
GEORGIA, DODGE COUNTY
Notice is hereby given that NOVIAN LOCKETT, the undersigned, filed his Petition to the Superior Court of DODGE County, Georgia on the 21st day of FEBRUARY 2020, praying for a change in the name from NOVIAN LOCKETT to NOVIAN CARR.
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, 2020.
NOVIAN LOCKETT
Petitioner

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PROBATE NOTICES

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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: ESTATE OF THELMA D. ROGERS, DECEASED
ESTATE NO. P-20-9288
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
NOTICE
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
EVELYN ROGERS JESSUP has petitioned for EVELYN ROGERS JESSUP to be appointed Administrator of the Estate of THELMA D. ROGERS, 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 1, 2020.
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 filing, 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
P.O. Box 514
Eastman, GA 31023
478-374-3775

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DEBTORS AND CREDITORS

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NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
All creditors of the Estate of CAROLYN COLEY BRAY, 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.
TONYA MICHELLE
GOODRUM
P.O. Box 404
Eastman, Georgia 31023
This 19th day of February, 2020.
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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DIVORCES

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
WHITNEY D. JACKSON-CASH, Plaintiff
ERICA L. JACKSON-CASH, Defendant
Civil Action File No. 20V-8838
NOTICE OF SUMMONS – SERVICE BY PUBLICATION
TO: ERICA L. JACKSON-CASH, Defendant Named Above:
You are hereby notified that the above-styled action seeking, DIVORCE, was filed against you in said court on FEBRUARY 27, 2020, and that by reason of an order for service of summons by publication entered by the court on FEBRUARY 27, 2020, you are hereby commanded and required to file with the clerk of said court and service upon WHITNEY D. JACKSON plaintiff, whose address is 611 PEARL BATES AVENUE, EASTMAN, GEORGIA 31023, an answer to the complaint within sixty (60) days of the date of the order for service by publication. If you fail to do so, judgment by default will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the complaint.
Witness the Honorable HOWARD KAUFOLD, Judge of said Court.
This 27 day of FEBRUARY, 2020.
RHETT WALKER
Clerk of Superior Court
Dodge County

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FORECLOSURES

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NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER IN SECURITY DEED
Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in the security deed from DARLA M. MARCHANT to CITIZENS BANK & TRUST COMPANY, dated February 26, 2015, and recorded in Deed Book 778, page 1-5, DODGE County Records, there will be sold by the undersigned at public outcry to the highest bidder before the Courthouse Door at DODGE County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale, on the FIRST TUESDAY IN APRIL, 2020, the following described property:
SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT “A”
The debt secured by said security deed has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to make payments in accordance with the terms of said note. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same, and all expenses of sale, including attorney’s fees.
Said property will be sold subject to ad valorem taxes which are due or which are a lien; matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property; and any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the security deed being foreclosed.
CITIZENS BANK & TRUST COMPANY
As Attorney-in-Fact for
DARLA M. MERCHANT
AVERY LAW, LLC
P.O. Box 1446
Dublin, Georgia 31040
478-353-0146
EXHIBIT “A”
TRACT ONE: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN LAND LOT NO. 107 IN THE 14TH LAND DISTRICT OF DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, AND CONTAINED WITHIN THE FOLLOWING METES AND BOUNDS: BEGINNING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY BOUNDARY OF U.S. HIGHWAY NO. 280 AND THE ORIGINAL NORTHEAST LINE OF LAND LOT 107, AND RUNNING THENCE ALONG SAID LAND LOT LINE SOUTH FORTY-SIX (46) DEGREES EAST A DISTANCE OF THREE HUNDRED (300) FEET TO A CORNER ON THE LINE DIVIDING THE NORTHWEST HALF FROM THE SOUTHEAST HALF OF SAID LAND LOT NO. 107, THENCE RUNNING SAID DIVIDING LINE SOUTH FORTY-FOUR (44) DEGREES WEST A DISTANCE OF TWENTY SIX HUNDRED AND SEVENTY-FIVE (2,675) FEET TO A CORNER, THENCE RUNNING NORTH FORTY-SIX (46) DEGREES WEST A DISTANCE OF FOURTEEN HUNDRED AND EIGHTY (1,480) FEET TO A COMER ON THE ORIGINAL NORTHWEST LINE OF SAID LAND LOT NO. 107, THENCE RUNNING THE SAID LOT LINE NORTH FORTY-FOUR (44) DEGREES EAST A DISTANCE OF ELEVEN HUNDRED AND TWENTY FIVE (1,125) FEET TO A CORNER AT THE INTERSECTION OF SAID LAND LOT LINE AND THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF SAID HIGHWAY NO. 280, THENCE RUNNING THE SAID HIGHWAY BOUNDARY NORTH EIGHTY (80) DEGREES EAST A DISTANCE OF NINETEEN HUNDRED AND FIFTY (1,950) FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID PARCEL OF LAND CONTAINS SEVENTY AND ONE-THIRD (70.33) ACRES.
THIS IS THE SAME TRACT OF LAND CONVEYED TO BILLY WALKER, DECEASED, BY DEED DATED FEBRUARY 1,1966, AND RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 104, PAGE 406, CLERK’S OFFICE, DODGE SUPERIOR COURT.

TRACT TWO: ALL OF THE SOUTH QUARTER OF ORIGINAL LAND LOT NO.107 IN THE 14TH LAND DISTRICT OF DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, CONTAINING 50 AND 5/8 ACRES, MORE OR LESS.
THIS IS THE SAME TRACT OF LAND CONVEYED TO BILLY WALKER, DECEASED, BY DEED DATED OCTOBER 9, 1956, AND RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 79, PAGE 137, CLERK’S OFFICE, DODGE SUPERIOR COURT.

TRACT THREE: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN ORIGINAL LAND LOT NUMBER ONE HUNDRED FOUR (104) IN THE 14LH LAND DISTRICT OF DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, CONTAINING 13.46 ACRES OF LAND, AND DESCRIBED BY METES AND BOUNDS, AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE POINT OF INTERSECTION OF THE SOUTHWEST LOT LINE OF SAID LAND LOT 104 WITH THE NORTHERLY BOUNDARY OF U.S. HIGHWAY 280, THENCE FROM SAID BEGINNING POINT RUNNING NORTH 46 DEGREES WEST A DISTANCE OF 1,045.4 FEET TO A STAKE, THENCE RUNNING NORTH 46 DEGREES 57 MINUTES EAST A DISTANCE OF 451 FEET TO A STAKE, THENCE RUNNING SOUTH 44 DEGREES 7 MINUTES EAST N DISTANCE O£ 170 FEET TO A STAKE, THENCE RUNNING SOUTH 45 DEGREES 43 MINUTES EAST A DISTANCE OF 1,158.8 FEET TO A STAKE, THENCE RUNNING ALONG THE NORTHERN RIGHT-OF-WAY OF U. S. HIGHWAY 280 IN A SOUTHWESTERLY DIRECTION A DISTANCE OF 537.3 FEET TO A STAKE AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
A PLAT OF SURVEY OF THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED PROPERTY, MADE BY BENNIE MOORE, SURVEYOR, UNDER THE SUPERVISION AND DIRECTION O£ E. E. SINGLETARY, REGISTERED SURVEYOR, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 10 AT PAGE 111 IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF DODGE SUPERIOR COURT, IS INCORPORATED HEREIN AND MADE A PART HEREOF.
THIS IS THE SAME TRACT OF LAND CONVEYED TO BILLY WALKER, DECEASED, BY DEED DATED OCTOBER 1,1971, AND RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 123, PAGES 408 409, CLERK’S OFFICE, DODGE SUPERIOR COURT.

TRACT FOUR: ALL THAT TRACT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN THE 14TH LAND DISTRICT OF DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, AND BEING A PORTION OF LAND LOT NO. 107, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A STAKE ON THE ORIGINAL NORTHWEST LINE OF LAND LOT NO. 107, ONE HUNDRED (100) FEET FROM THE ORIGINAL NORTH CORNER THEREOF AND RUNNING THENCE SOUTH 49 DEGREES EAST A DISTANCE OF 1,050 FEET TO A STAKE ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE RIGHT OF WAY OF U.S. HIGHWAY 280, SAID COMER BEING 20 FEET WEST OF THE ORIGINAL NORTHEAST LAND LOT LINE, AND RUNNING THENCE ALONG THE RIGHT OF WAY OF SAID HIGHWAY SOUTH 80 DEGREES WEST A DISTANCE OF 1,775 FEET TO A STAKE CORNER AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE RIGHT OF WAY OF SAID HIGHWAY AND THE ORIGINAL NORTHWEST LAND LOT LINE, THENCE RUNNING ALONG THE NORTHWEST LAND LOT ONE NORTH 44 DEGREES EAST A DISTANCE OF 1,320 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, SAID PARCEL BEING A TRIANGLE CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 16 ACRES ACCORDING TO A PLAT OF SAID PROPERTY MADE BY H. G. MCCRANIE, SURVEYOR, DATED OCTOBER 12, 1951.
THIS IS THE SAME TRACT OF LAND CONVEYED TO BILLY WALKER, DECEASED, BY DEED DATED OCTOBER 12,1951, AND RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 66, PAGE 431, CLERK’S OFFICE, DODGE SUPERIOR COURT.

TRACT FIVE: THE EAST/SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF LAND LOT 107, 14TH LAND DISTRICT, DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, MORE OR LESS. THERE IS NO PLAT TO THIS PROPERTY.
THIS PROPERTY WAS CONVEYED TO BILLY WALKER BY HIS MOTHER LEILA WALKER BY WARRANTY DEED DATED JUNE 20,1969, AND RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 123, PAGES 406-407, CLERK’S OFFICE, DODGE SUPERIOR COURT AND IS DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED AS ‘’TRACT TWO” WHICH CONVEYED FEE SIMPLE TITLE TO BILLY WALKER OF LAND LOT 107, 14’” LAND DISTRICT, DODGE COUNTY; GEORGIA.

TRACTS 1-5 ARE SUBJECT TO EXISTING EASEMENTS FOR PUBLIC ROADS AND UTILITIES.

TRACTS 1-5 ARE ALSO SUBJECT TO THE COVENANTS AND RESTRICTIONS FOUND RECORDED IN THAT CERTAIN APPLICATION FOR CONSERVATION USE ASSESSMENT OF AGRICULTURAL PROPERTY FOUND RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 638 AT PAGE 46 IN SAID DEED RECORDS

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NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER
GEORGIA, DODGE COUNTY
Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in that certain Security Deed from DONNA M. SIKKING A/K/A DONNA SIKKING (hereinafter collectively referred to as “Grantor”) to ATLANTA POSTAL CREDIT UNION (“Grantee”), dated June 2, 2011, filed and recorded June 2, 2011, in Deed Book 682, Page 178, DODGE County, Georgia Records (the “Security Deed ”), conveying the after-described property to secure that certain Multistate Fixed Rate Note dated June 2, 2011 from Grantor to Grantee, in the original principal amount of NINETY THREE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($93,600.00), with interest thereon as set forth therein (collectively as amended and renewed, the “Note”), there will be sold 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, 2020, the following described property:
THAT 39.824 NET ACRE TRACT OF LAND (AFTER SUBTRACTING ROAD RIGHT OF WAY) WITH BRICK DWELLING HOUSE LOCATED THEREON WHICH HAS THE ADDRESS OF 1662 WILSON WOODARD ROAD, EASTMAN, GEORGIA 31023 IN LAND LOT 216 OF THE 19TH LAND DISTRICT OF DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, AS SHOWN BY PLAT OF SURVEY MADE BY TERRY M. SCARBOROUGH. REGISTERED SURVEYOR, DATED APRIL 6, 1992, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 21, PAGE 34, IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF DODGE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT AT EASTMAN, GEORGIA, PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGIN AT A POINT MARKED BY AN IRON PIN ON THE NORTHWEST LOT LINE OF SAID LAND LOT IN THE CENTER OF A COUNTY UNPAVED ROAD KNOWN AS THE WILSON WOODARD ROAD A DISTANCE OF 770 FEET SOUTHWEST FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE CENTER LINE OF THE RODDY TO EASTMAN HIGHWAY AND FROM SAID POINT OF BEGINNING RUN SOUTH 33 DEGREES 40 MINUTES 21 SECONDS EAST 1236.90 FEET ALONG THE LINE OF LANDS NOW OR FORMERLY OF M.B. GRACE, LLC AND ALONG THE LINE OF SCOTT HONEYCUTT AND SHEILA HONEYCUTT TO A CORNER POINT MARKED BY AN IRON PIN; THENCE RUN SOUTH 48 DEGREES 07 MINUTES 03 SECONDS WEST 1488.91 FEET ALONG THE LINE OF LANDS NOW OR FORMERLY SCOTT HONEYCUTT AND SHEILA HONEYCUTT AND ALONG THE LINE OF LANDS NOW OR FORMERLY OF STEVE CHASTAIN AND PATRICIA A. CHASTAIN TO A CORNER POINT MARKED BY AN IRON PIN; THENCE RUN NORTH 28 DEGREES 20 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST 1256.50 FEET ALONG THE LINE OF LANDS NOW OR FORMERLY OF ROBERT D. SNYDER AND WAYNE D. SNYDER TO A CORNER POINT MARKED BY AN IRON PIN ON THE NORTHWEST LOT LINE OF SAID LAND LOT; AND THENCE RUN NORTH 48 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 17 SECONDS EAST 1371.17 FEET ALONG THE NORTHWEST LOT LINE OF SAID LAND LOT IN THE CENTER OF THE COUNTY UNPAVED ROAD KNOWN AS WILSON WOODARD ROAD TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. THE FOREGOING DESCRIBED TRACT OF LAND IS THE SAME AS THAT CONVEYED FROM GARY HOLTON AND BARBARA F. HOLTON TO SHIRLEY A. THOMAS BY WARRANTY DEED DATED SEPTEMBER 27, 1985, RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 186, PAGES 794-795, DODGE COUNTY RECORDS.
The indebtedness secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due and payable 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. 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 as provided by law).
The property will be sold for cash or certified funds and subject to any and all matters of record superior to said Security Deed, outstanding ad valorem taxes, any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, easements against the property, if any, and subject to any unpaid water and waste bills that constitute liens against the property, whether due and payable or not yet due and payable. The sale will be conducted as set forth herein subject to (1) confirmation prior to the sale that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) final confirmation and audit prior to the sale of the status of the loan with the holder of the Security Deed.
Grantee reserves the right to sell the property in one parcel or as an entirety, or in such parcels as Grantee may elect, as permitted in the Security Deed.
The following information is being provided in accordance with O.C.G.A. § 44-14-162.2. Atlanta Postal Credit Union is the secured creditor under the Security Deed and loan being foreclosed. The following entity shall have full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the above-described Security Deed and associated Note on behalf of the secured creditor: Atlanta Postal Credit Union Attn: Foreclosures, 3900 Crown Road, Atlanta, GA 30380, (404) 768-4126. O.C.G.A. § 44-14-162.2 states in pertinent part that, “nothing in this subsection shall be construed to require a secured creditor to negotiate, amend, or modify the terms of a mortgage instrument.”
To the best of the undersigned’s knowledge and belief, the property is known as: 1662 WILSON WOODARD, EASTMAN, GA 31023, and the party in possession of the property is DONNA M. SIKKING A/K/A DONNA SIKKING or her tenant or tenants.
ATLANTA POSTAL CREDIT UNION
as Attorney-in-Fact for
DONNA M. SIKKING
a/k/a DONNA SIKKING
THOMPSON, O’BRIEN, KEMP & NASUTI, P.C.
40 Technology Parkway South, Suite 300
Peachtree Corners, Georgia 30092
770-925-0111

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NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER          
GEORGIA, DODGE COUNTY
THIS LAW FIRM IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by JOSEPH PAYNE A/K/A JOEY PAYNE SR AND JANELLE B. PAYNE to COLONY BANK dated January 12, 2007 and recorded in Deed Book 580, Page 183, DODGE County, Georgia Records, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the amount of FIFTY TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FORTY NINE DOLLARS AND 96/100 ($52,549.96) 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, WITHIN THE LEGAL HOURS OF SALE ON TUESDAY, 04/07/2020 the following described property:
ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT NO. 14 IN THE 15TH LAND DISTRICT OF DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTHEAST LOT LINE OF SAID LOT WHICH IS THE CENTER OF A COUNTY ROAD KNOWN AS GIDDENS ROAD, SAID POINT BEING LOCATED 420 FEET NORTHEAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF SAID SOUTHEAST LOT LINE AND THE NORTHEASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF THE SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY, SAID POINT BEING THE EAST CORNER OF LANDS NOW OR FORMERLY OF MRS. GUSSIE HAMBRICK, AND FROM SAID POINT OF BEGINNING RUN ALONG THE SOUTHEAST LOT LINE IN A NORTHEASTERLY DIRECTION A DISTANCE OF 119 FEET; THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES AND RUNNING IN A NORTHWESTERLY DIRECTION A DISTANCE OF 185 FEET; THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES AND RUNNING IN A SOUTHWESTERLY DIRECTION A DISTANCE OF 119 FEET TO A NORTHERLY CORNER OF LANDS OF MRS. GUSSIE HAMBRICK; THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES AND RUNNING ALONG SAID HAMBRICK LANDS IN A SOUTHEASTERLY DIRECTION A DISTANCE OF 185 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, SAID TRACT CONTAINING ONE-HALF (1/2) ACRE, MORE OR LESS; SAID PROPERTY BEING BOUNDED NOW OR FORMERLY AS FOLLOWS: ON THE NORTHEAST AND NORTHWEST BY LANDS OF L. B. PACE ESTATE, AND ON THE SOUTHWEST BY LANDS OF NOW OR FORMERLY MRS. GUSSIE HAMBRICK, AND ON THE SOUTHEAST BY THE SOUTHEAST LOT LINE, AND BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED BY THURMAN DUNLAP TO JACK PAYNE BY DEED DATED JANUARY 9, 1956 AND OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF DODGE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT IN DEED BOOK 100, PAGE 441; AND BEING ALSO THE SAME PROPERTY AS WAS CONVEYED BY JACK PAYNE TO MRS. NELLIE MAE WILLIAMSON BY DEED DATED FEBRUARY 2, 1966, AND RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 104, PAGE 403 OF DODGE COUNTY RECORDS. 
The debt secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Security Deed. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in said Security Deed and by law, including attorneys’ fees (notice of intent to collect attorneys’ fees having been given).
Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above.
To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is JOSEPH PAYNE A/K/A JOEY PAYNE SR AND JANELLE B. PAYNE  or a tenant or tenants.                           
Pursuant to O. C. G. A. §44-14-162.2, the name, address and telephone number of the individual or entity who shall have the full authority to negotiate, amend, or modify all terms of the above described mortgage is as follows: COLONY BANK; P.O. BOX 1186; THOMASTON, GEORGIA 30286 OR CALL 706-647-6601.  The foregoing notwithstanding, nothing in O. C. G. A.§44-14-162.2 shall be construed to require Colony Bank to negotiate, amend or modify the terms of the Deed to Secure Debt described herein.
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.
This 28th day of February, 2020.
Colony Bank
AS ATTORNEY IN FACT FOR
Joseph Payne a/k/a
Joey Payne Sr and Janelle B. Payne  
WOLFSON & OSMUS LLC
Attorneys at Law
1010 Williams Street
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 257-0080
State Bar No. 578435

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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 CECIL JOE JOHNSON AND MARY ROSE R JOHNSON to CITIFINANCIAL SERVICES, INC., dated September 11, 2007, recorded in Deed Book 586, Page 7, DODGE County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to GREENWICH REVOLVING TRUST by assignment recorded in Deed Book 868, Page 278, Dodge County, Georgia Records, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of FORTY-ONE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED THIRTY-SIX AND 98/100 DOLLARS ($41,936.98), 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, 2020, 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.
GREENWICH REVOLVING TRUST BY WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, not in its individual capacity, but solely as Owner Trustee 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: FAY SERVICING, LLC, 425 S. FINANCIAL PLACE, SUITE 2000, CHICAGO, IL 60605, 800-495-7166.
To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is CECIL JOE JOHNSON and MARY ROSE R JOHNSON or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 612 CONGO LANE SE, 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.
GREENWICH REVOLVING TRUST BY WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE
as Attorney in Fact for
CECIL JOE JOHNSON and MARY ROSE R JOHNSON
MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC
1544 Old Alabama Road
Roswell, GA 30076
www.foreclosurehotline.net

EXHIBIT “A”
THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LOT OF LAND NO. 38 IN THE 15TH LAND DISTRICT OF DODGE COUNTY GEORGIA, AND BEING A PART OF THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY KNOWN AS PEABODY HEIGHTS EXTENSION AND BEING ALL OF LOT NO. 4 IN BLOCK D AS SHOWN ON THE PLAT OF A SURVEY MADE BY CAREY E. TREADWELL, ON DECEMBER 16, 1973, AND RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF DODGE SUPERIOR COURT IN PLAT BOOK 14, PAGE 191, AND BY REFERENCE INCORPORATED HEREIN.
BEING THE SAME FEE SIMPLE PROPERTY CONVEYED BY DEED FROM CHESTER L. SAUNDERS TO CECIL JOE JOHNSON and MARY ROSE R. JOHNSON JOINT TENANTS, DATED 06/21/1978 RECORDED ON 06/21/1978 IN BOOK 154, PAGE 461 IN DODGE County RECORDS, STATE OF GA.
MR/mtj 4/7/20
Our file no. 5869420 - FT18

GPN 11
Notice of Public Sale
GEORGIA, DODGE COUNTY
UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of that order of the Superior Court of Dodge County, Georgia, dated November 1st, 2017, and recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Dodge County Superior Court in CAF # 17V-8108, and the provision of OCGA Section 44-6-167 and 44-6-166.1 (d), the undersigned will sell at public outcry before the Courthouse Door in the County of Dodge, City of Eastman, Georgia, between the legal hours of sale to the highest and best bidder for cash on the First Tuesday in April 2020, the following described property, to-wit:
ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT NO. 257 OF THE 19TH LAND DISTRICT OF DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, AND CONTAINING 1.44 ACRE OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, DESIGNATED AS ALL OF LOT 16 AND A PORTION OF LOT 15 OF THE BILTWELL SUBDIVISION AS SHOWN ACCORDING TO A PLAT RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 04, PAGE 268, AND AS SHOWN ACCORDING BY A MORE RECENT PLAT OF SURVEYOR MADE BY JOHN W, DYE, SURVEYOR DATED AUGUST 21, 1971, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 10, PAGE 63, DODGE COUNTY RECORDS, AND BEING THE SAME LAND SET OUT IN THAT CERTAIN DEED FROM COMPASS GROUP DEVELOPMENT GROUP TO REX ADRIAN MCRAE AND JANICE DIANE WIGGINS OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE DODGE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT CLERK IN DEED BOOK 644, PAGES 44-46.
Said Property was the subject of a partition petition and is sold for the purpose of severing the joint title of the property and is subject to outstanding liens existing at the time of the filing of the petition.
Said property is currently titled in the names of REX MCRAE and JANICE WIGGINS.
The proceeds of sale will be applied first to the payment of all debts secured by said property, all unpaid taxes and assessments and expenses of sale, including attorney’s fees and the remainder, if any, will be paid to the person or persons legally entitled thereto.
This the 7th day of March, 2020.
John P. Harrington
of
SMITH AND HARRINGTON
P.O. Drawer 130
Eastman, GA 31023

1015
NAME CHANGE

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO CHANGE NAME
STATE OF GEORGIA
DODGE COUNTY
Notice is hereby given that RONALD EDWARD DANIELS, the undersigned attorney at law, filed a petition to the Superior Court of Dodge County, Georgia, on the 4th day of February 2020 praying for a change in the name of PEYTON NICOLE SHEFFIELD to LEO JOSEPH SHEFFIELD. 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.
Dated February 4, 2020.
DANIELS LAW LLC
/s/Ronald Edward Daniels
RONALD EDWARD DANIELS
Georgia Bar No.: 540854
Counsel for Petitioner
P.O. BOX 4939
Eastman, GA 31023
478.227.7331 (t)
478.352.0173 (f)
ron@dlawllc.com
rondanielslaw.com

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
In Re: NOVIAN LOCKETT
Civil Action File No. 20V-8855
NOTICE OF PETITION TO CHANGE NAME
GEORGIA, DODGE COUNTY
Notice is hereby given that NOVIAN LOCKETT, the undersigned, filed his Petition to the Superior Court of DODGE County, Georgia on the 21st day of FEBRUARY 2020, praying for a change in the name from NOVIAN LOCKETT to NOVIAN CARR.
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, 2020.
NOVIAN LOCKETT
Petitioner

1018
PROBATE NOTICES

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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: ESTATE OF THELMA D. ROGERS, DECEASED
ESTATE NO. P-20-9288
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
NOTICE
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
EVELYN ROGERS JESSUP has petitioned for EVELYN ROGERS JESSUP to be appointed Administrator of the Estate of THELMA D. ROGERS, 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 1, 2020.
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 filing, 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
P.O. Box 514
Eastman, GA 31023
478-374-3775

1007
DEBTORS AND CREDITORS

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NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF DODGE
IN RE: ERICA JONES
All creditors of the Estate of ERICA JONES, late of Dodge County, deceased, are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to law, and all persons indebted to said Estate are required to make immediate payment.
THIS 19th day of February, 2020.
EXECUTOR:
MARLA JONES WAHL
1195 Chauncey Rhine Highway
Chauncey, Georgia 31011
ATTORNEY:
JOHN P. HARRINGTON
Smith and Harrington
P.O. Box 130
Eastman GA 31023

GPN 07
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF DODGE
IN RE: RODNEY JONES
All creditors of the Estate of RODNEY JONES, late of Dodge County, deceased, are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to law, and all persons indebted to said Estate are required to make immediate payment.
THIS 19th day of February, 2020.
EXECUTOR:
MARLA JONES WAHL
1195 Chauncey Rhine Highway
Chauncey, Georgia 31011
ATTORNEY:
JOHN P. HARRINGTON
Smith and Harrington
P.O. Box 130
Eastman GA 31023

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NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
All creditors of the Estate of CAROLYN COLEY BRAY, 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.
TONYA MICHELLE
GOODRUM
P.O. Box 404
Eastman, Georgia 31023
This 19th day of February, 2020.
c/o:
RITA J. LLOP
Attorney at Law
Rita J. Llop, P.C.
5007 9th Avenue, N.E.
Eastman, Georgia 31023

1008
DIVORCES

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
STEPHANIE HOLDEN, Plaintiff
ELMER JAMES HOLDEN, Defendant
Civil Action File No. 20V-8785
NOTICE OF SUMMONS – SERVICE BY PUBLICATION
TO: ELMER JAMES HOLDEN, Defendant Named Above:
You are hereby notified that the above-styled action seeking, DIVORCE, was filed against you in said court on JANUARY 16, 2020, and that by reason of an order for service of summons by publication entered by the court on JANUARY 16, 2020, you are hereby commanded and required to file with the clerk of said court and service upon STEPHANIE HOLDEN plaintiff, whose address is 115 SWANSON CIRCLE; EASTMAN, GEORGIA 31023, an answer to the complaint within sixty (60) days of the date of the order for service by publication. If you fail to do so, judgment by default will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the complaint.
Witness the Honorable C. MICHAEL JOHNSON, Judge of said Court.
This 16th day of JANUARY, 2020.
RHETT WALKER
Clerk of Superior Court
Dodge County

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
WHITNEY D. JACKSON-CASH, Plaintiff
ERICA L. JACKSON-CASH, Defendant
Civil Action File No. 20V-8838
NOTICE OF SUMMONS – SERVICE BY PUBLICATION
TO: ERICA L. JACKSON-CASH, Defendant Named Above:
You are hereby notified that the above-styled action seeking, DIVORCE, was filed against you in said court on FEBRUARY 27, 2020, and that by reason of an order for service of summons by publication entered by the court on FEBRUARY 27, 2020, you are hereby commanded and required to file with the clerk of said court and service upon WHITNEY D. JACKSON plaintiff, whose address is 611 PEARL BATES AVENUE, EASTMAN, GEORGIA 31023, an answer to the complaint within sixty (60) days of the date of the order for service by publication. If you fail to do so, judgment by default will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the complaint.
Witness the Honorable HOWARD KAUFOLD, Judge of said Court.
This 27 day of FEBRUARY, 2020.
RHETT WALKER
Clerk of Superior Court
Dodge County

1011
FORECLOSURES

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NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER IN SECURITY DEED
Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in the security deed from DARLA M. MARCHANT to CITIZENS BANK & TRUST COMPANY, dated February 26, 2015, and recorded in Deed Book 778, page 1-5, DODGE County Records, there will be sold by the undersigned at public outcry to the highest bidder before the Courthouse Door at DODGE County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale, on the FIRST TUESDAY IN APRIL, 2020, the following described property:
SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT “A”
The debt secured by said security deed has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to make payments in accordance with the terms of said note. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same, and all expenses of sale, including attorney’s fees.
Said property will be sold subject to ad valorem taxes which are due or which are a lien; matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property; and any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the security deed being foreclosed.
CITIZENS BANK & TRUST COMPANY
As Attorney-in-Fact for
DARLA M. MERCHANT
AVERY LAW, LLC
P.O. Box 1446
Dublin, Georgia 31040
478-353-0146
EXHIBIT “A”
TRACT ONE: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN LAND LOT NO. 107 IN THE 14TH LAND DISTRICT OF DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, AND CONTAINED WITHIN THE FOLLOWING METES AND BOUNDS: BEGINNING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY BOUNDARY OF U.S. HIGHWAY NO. 280 AND THE ORIGINAL NORTHEAST LINE OF LAND LOT 107, AND RUNNING THENCE ALONG SAID LAND LOT LINE SOUTH FORTY-SIX (46) DEGREES EAST A DISTANCE OF THREE HUNDRED (300) FEET TO A CORNER ON THE LINE DIVIDING THE NORTHWEST HALF FROM THE SOUTHEAST HALF OF SAID LAND LOT NO. 107, THENCE RUNNING SAID DIVIDING LINE SOUTH FORTY-FOUR (44) DEGREES WEST A DISTANCE OF TWENTY SIX HUNDRED AND SEVENTY-FIVE (2,675) FEET TO A CORNER, THENCE RUNNING NORTH FORTY-SIX (46) DEGREES WEST A DISTANCE OF FOURTEEN HUNDRED AND EIGHTY (1,480) FEET TO A COMER ON THE ORIGINAL NORTHWEST LINE OF SAID LAND LOT NO. 107, THENCE RUNNING THE SAID LOT LINE NORTH FORTY-FOUR (44) DEGREES EAST A DISTANCE OF ELEVEN HUNDRED AND TWENTY FIVE (1,125) FEET TO A CORNER AT THE INTERSECTION OF SAID LAND LOT LINE AND THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF SAID HIGHWAY NO. 280, THENCE RUNNING THE SAID HIGHWAY BOUNDARY NORTH EIGHTY (80) DEGREES EAST A DISTANCE OF NINETEEN HUNDRED AND FIFTY (1,950) FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID PARCEL OF LAND CONTAINS SEVENTY AND ONE-THIRD (70.33) ACRES.
THIS IS THE SAME TRACT OF LAND CONVEYED TO BILLY WALKER, DECEASED, BY DEED DATED FEBRUARY 1,1966, AND RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 104, PAGE 406, CLERK’S OFFICE, DODGE SUPERIOR COURT.

TRACT TWO: ALL OF THE SOUTH QUARTER OF ORIGINAL LAND LOT NO.107 IN THE 14TH LAND DISTRICT OF DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, CONTAINING 50 AND 5/8 ACRES, MORE OR LESS.
THIS IS THE SAME TRACT OF LAND CONVEYED TO BILLY WALKER, DECEASED, BY DEED DATED OCTOBER 9, 1956, AND RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 79, PAGE 137, CLERK’S OFFICE, DODGE SUPERIOR COURT.

TRACT THREE: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN ORIGINAL LAND LOT NUMBER ONE HUNDRED FOUR (104) IN THE 14LH LAND DISTRICT OF DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, CONTAINING 13.46 ACRES OF LAND, AND DESCRIBED BY METES AND BOUNDS, AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE POINT OF INTERSECTION OF THE SOUTHWEST LOT LINE OF SAID LAND LOT 104 WITH THE NORTHERLY BOUNDARY OF U.S. HIGHWAY 280, THENCE FROM SAID BEGINNING POINT RUNNING NORTH 46 DEGREES WEST A DISTANCE OF 1,045.4 FEET TO A STAKE, THENCE RUNNING NORTH 46 DEGREES 57 MINUTES EAST A DISTANCE OF 451 FEET TO A STAKE, THENCE RUNNING SOUTH 44 DEGREES 7 MINUTES EAST N DISTANCE O£ 170 FEET TO A STAKE, THENCE RUNNING SOUTH 45 DEGREES 43 MINUTES EAST A DISTANCE OF 1,158.8 FEET TO A STAKE, THENCE RUNNING ALONG THE NORTHERN RIGHT-OF-WAY OF U. S. HIGHWAY 280 IN A SOUTHWESTERLY DIRECTION A DISTANCE OF 537.3 FEET TO A STAKE AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
A PLAT OF SURVEY OF THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED PROPERTY, MADE BY BENNIE MOORE, SURVEYOR, UNDER THE SUPERVISION AND DIRECTION O£ E. E. SINGLETARY, REGISTERED SURVEYOR, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 10 AT PAGE 111 IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF DODGE SUPERIOR COURT, IS INCORPORATED HEREIN AND MADE A PART HEREOF.
THIS IS THE SAME TRACT OF LAND CONVEYED TO BILLY WALKER, DECEASED, BY DEED DATED OCTOBER 1,1971, AND RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 123, PAGES 408 409, CLERK’S OFFICE, DODGE SUPERIOR COURT.

TRACT FOUR: ALL THAT TRACT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN THE 14TH LAND DISTRICT OF DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, AND BEING A PORTION OF LAND LOT NO. 107, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A STAKE ON THE ORIGINAL NORTHWEST LINE OF LAND LOT NO. 107, ONE HUNDRED (100) FEET FROM THE ORIGINAL NORTH CORNER THEREOF AND RUNNING THENCE SOUTH 49 DEGREES EAST A DISTANCE OF 1,050 FEET TO A STAKE ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE RIGHT OF WAY OF U.S. HIGHWAY 280, SAID COMER BEING 20 FEET WEST OF THE ORIGINAL NORTHEAST LAND LOT LINE, AND RUNNING THENCE ALONG THE RIGHT OF WAY OF SAID HIGHWAY SOUTH 80 DEGREES WEST A DISTANCE OF 1,775 FEET TO A STAKE CORNER AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE RIGHT OF WAY OF SAID HIGHWAY AND THE ORIGINAL NORTHWEST LAND LOT LINE, THENCE RUNNING ALONG THE NORTHWEST LAND LOT ONE NORTH 44 DEGREES EAST A DISTANCE OF 1,320 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, SAID PARCEL BEING A TRIANGLE CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 16 ACRES ACCORDING TO A PLAT OF SAID PROPERTY MADE BY H. G. MCCRANIE, SURVEYOR, DATED OCTOBER 12, 1951.
THIS IS THE SAME TRACT OF LAND CONVEYED TO BILLY WALKER, DECEASED, BY DEED DATED OCTOBER 12,1951, AND RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 66, PAGE 431, CLERK’S OFFICE, DODGE SUPERIOR COURT.

TRACT FIVE: THE EAST/SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF LAND LOT 107, 14TH LAND DISTRICT, DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, MORE OR LESS. THERE IS NO PLAT TO THIS PROPERTY.
THIS PROPERTY WAS CONVEYED TO BILLY WALKER BY HIS MOTHER LEILA WALKER BY WARRANTY DEED DATED JUNE 20,1969, AND RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 123, PAGES 406-407, CLERK’S OFFICE, DODGE SUPERIOR COURT AND IS DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED AS ‘’TRACT TWO” WHICH CONVEYED FEE SIMPLE TITLE TO BILLY WALKER OF LAND LOT 107, 14’” LAND DISTRICT, DODGE COUNTY; GEORGIA.

TRACTS 1-5 ARE SUBJECT TO EXISTING EASEMENTS FOR PUBLIC ROADS AND UTILITIES.

TRACTS 1-5 ARE ALSO SUBJECT TO THE COVENANTS AND RESTRICTIONS FOUND RECORDED IN THAT CERTAIN APPLICATION FOR CONSERVATION USE ASSESSMENT OF AGRICULTURAL PROPERTY FOUND RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 638 AT PAGE 46 IN SAID DEED RECORDS

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NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER
GEORGIA, DODGE COUNTY
Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in that certain Security Deed from DONNA M. SIKKING A/K/A DONNA SIKKING (hereinafter collectively referred to as “Grantor”) to ATLANTA POSTAL CREDIT UNION (“Grantee”), dated June 2, 2011, filed and recorded June 2, 2011, in Deed Book 682, Page 178, DODGE County, Georgia Records (the “Security Deed ”), conveying the after-described property to secure that certain Multistate Fixed Rate Note dated June 2, 2011 from Grantor to Grantee, in the original principal amount of NINETY THREE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($93,600.00), with interest thereon as set forth therein (collectively as amended and renewed, the “Note”), there will be sold 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, 2020, the following described property:
THAT 39.824 NET ACRE TRACT OF LAND (AFTER SUBTRACTING ROAD RIGHT OF WAY) WITH BRICK DWELLING HOUSE LOCATED THEREON WHICH HAS THE ADDRESS OF 1662 WILSON WOODARD ROAD, EASTMAN, GEORGIA 31023 IN LAND LOT 216 OF THE 19TH LAND DISTRICT OF DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, AS SHOWN BY PLAT OF SURVEY MADE BY TERRY M. SCARBOROUGH. REGISTERED SURVEYOR, DATED APRIL 6, 1992, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 21, PAGE 34, IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF DODGE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT AT EASTMAN, GEORGIA, PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGIN AT A POINT MARKED BY AN IRON PIN ON THE NORTHWEST LOT LINE OF SAID LAND LOT IN THE CENTER OF A COUNTY UNPAVED ROAD KNOWN AS THE WILSON WOODARD ROAD A DISTANCE OF 770 FEET SOUTHWEST FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE CENTER LINE OF THE RODDY TO EASTMAN HIGHWAY AND FROM SAID POINT OF BEGINNING RUN SOUTH 33 DEGREES 40 MINUTES 21 SECONDS EAST 1236.90 FEET ALONG THE LINE OF LANDS NOW OR FORMERLY OF M.B. GRACE, LLC AND ALONG THE LINE OF SCOTT HONEYCUTT AND SHEILA HONEYCUTT TO A CORNER POINT MARKED BY AN IRON PIN; THENCE RUN SOUTH 48 DEGREES 07 MINUTES 03 SECONDS WEST 1488.91 FEET ALONG THE LINE OF LANDS NOW OR FORMERLY SCOTT HONEYCUTT AND SHEILA HONEYCUTT AND ALONG THE LINE OF LANDS NOW OR FORMERLY OF STEVE CHASTAIN AND PATRICIA A. CHASTAIN TO A CORNER POINT MARKED BY AN IRON PIN; THENCE RUN NORTH 28 DEGREES 20 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST 1256.50 FEET ALONG THE LINE OF LANDS NOW OR FORMERLY OF ROBERT D. SNYDER AND WAYNE D. SNYDER TO A CORNER POINT MARKED BY AN IRON PIN ON THE NORTHWEST LOT LINE OF SAID LAND LOT; AND THENCE RUN NORTH 48 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 17 SECONDS EAST 1371.17 FEET ALONG THE NORTHWEST LOT LINE OF SAID LAND LOT IN THE CENTER OF THE COUNTY UNPAVED ROAD KNOWN AS WILSON WOODARD ROAD TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. THE FOREGOING DESCRIBED TRACT OF LAND IS THE SAME AS THAT CONVEYED FROM GARY HOLTON AND BARBARA F. HOLTON TO SHIRLEY A. THOMAS BY WARRANTY DEED DATED SEPTEMBER 27, 1985, RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 186, PAGES 794-795, DODGE COUNTY RECORDS.
The indebtedness secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due and payable 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. 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 as provided by law).
The property will be sold for cash or certified funds and subject to any and all matters of record superior to said Security Deed, outstanding ad valorem taxes, any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, easements against the property, if any, and subject to any unpaid water and waste bills that constitute liens against the property, whether due and payable or not yet due and payable. The sale will be conducted as set forth herein subject to (1) confirmation prior to the sale that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) final confirmation and audit prior to the sale of the status of the loan with the holder of the Security Deed.
Grantee reserves the right to sell the property in one parcel or as an entirety, or in such parcels as Grantee may elect, as permitted in the Security Deed.
The following information is being provided in accordance with O.C.G.A. § 44-14-162.2. Atlanta Postal Credit Union is the secured creditor under the Security Deed and loan being foreclosed. The following entity shall have full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the above-described Security Deed and associated Note on behalf of the secured creditor: Atlanta Postal Credit Union Attn: Foreclosures, 3900 Crown Road, Atlanta, GA 30380, (404) 768-4126. O.C.G.A. § 44-14-162.2 states in pertinent part that, “nothing in this subsection shall be construed to require a secured creditor to negotiate, amend, or modify the terms of a mortgage instrument.”
To the best of the undersigned’s knowledge and belief, the property is known as: 1662 WILSON WOODARD, EASTMAN, GA 31023, and the party in possession of the property is DONNA M. SIKKING A/K/A DONNA SIKKING or her tenant or tenants.
ATLANTA POSTAL CREDIT UNION
as Attorney-in-Fact for
DONNA M. SIKKING
a/k/a DONNA SIKKING
THOMPSON, O’BRIEN, KEMP & NASUTI, P.C.
40 Technology Parkway South, Suite 300
Peachtree Corners, Georgia 30092
770-925-0111

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NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER          
GEORGIA, DODGE COUNTY
THIS LAW FIRM IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by JOSEPH PAYNE A/K/A JOEY PAYNE SR AND JANELLE B. PAYNE to COLONY BANK dated January 12, 2007 and recorded in Deed Book 580, Page 183, DODGE County, Georgia Records, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the amount of FIFTY TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FORTY NINE DOLLARS AND 96/100 ($52,549.96) 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, WITHIN THE LEGAL HOURS OF SALE ON TUESDAY, 04/07/2020 the following described property:
ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT NO. 14 IN THE 15TH LAND DISTRICT OF DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTHEAST LOT LINE OF SAID LOT WHICH IS THE CENTER OF A COUNTY ROAD KNOWN AS GIDDENS ROAD, SAID POINT BEING LOCATED 420 FEET NORTHEAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF SAID SOUTHEAST LOT LINE AND THE NORTHEASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF THE SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY, SAID POINT BEING THE EAST CORNER OF LANDS NOW OR FORMERLY OF MRS. GUSSIE HAMBRICK, AND FROM SAID POINT OF BEGINNING RUN ALONG THE SOUTHEAST LOT LINE IN A NORTHEASTERLY DIRECTION A DISTANCE OF 119 FEET; THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES AND RUNNING IN A NORTHWESTERLY DIRECTION A DISTANCE OF 185 FEET; THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES AND RUNNING IN A SOUTHWESTERLY DIRECTION A DISTANCE OF 119 FEET TO A NORTHERLY CORNER OF LANDS OF MRS. GUSSIE HAMBRICK; THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES AND RUNNING ALONG SAID HAMBRICK LANDS IN A SOUTHEASTERLY DIRECTION A DISTANCE OF 185 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, SAID TRACT CONTAINING ONE-HALF (1/2) ACRE, MORE OR LESS; SAID PROPERTY BEING BOUNDED NOW OR FORMERLY AS FOLLOWS: ON THE NORTHEAST AND NORTHWEST BY LANDS OF L. B. PACE ESTATE, AND ON THE SOUTHWEST BY LANDS OF NOW OR FORMERLY MRS. GUSSIE HAMBRICK, AND ON THE SOUTHEAST BY THE SOUTHEAST LOT LINE, AND BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED BY THURMAN DUNLAP TO JACK PAYNE BY DEED DATED JANUARY 9, 1956 AND OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF DODGE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT IN DEED BOOK 100, PAGE 441; AND BEING ALSO THE SAME PROPERTY AS WAS CONVEYED BY JACK PAYNE TO MRS. NELLIE MAE WILLIAMSON BY DEED DATED FEBRUARY 2, 1966, AND RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 104, PAGE 403 OF DODGE COUNTY RECORDS. 
The debt secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Security Deed. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in said Security Deed and by law, including attorneys’ fees (notice of intent to collect attorneys’ fees having been given).
Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above.
To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is JOSEPH PAYNE A/K/A JOEY PAYNE SR AND JANELLE B. PAYNE  or a tenant or tenants.                           
Pursuant to O. C. G. A. §44-14-162.2, the name, address and telephone number of the individual or entity who shall have the full authority to negotiate, amend, or modify all terms of the above described mortgage is as follows: COLONY BANK; P.O. BOX 1186; THOMASTON, GEORGIA 30286 OR CALL 706-647-6601.  The foregoing notwithstanding, nothing in O. C. G. A.§44-14-162.2 shall be construed to require Colony Bank to negotiate, amend or modify the terms of the Deed to Secure Debt described herein.
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.
This 28th day of February, 2020.
Colony Bank
AS ATTORNEY IN FACT FOR
Joseph Payne a/k/a Joey Payne Sr and Janelle B. Payne  
WOLFSON & OSMUS LLC
Attorneys at Law
1010 Williams Street
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 257-0080
State Bar No. 578435

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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 CECIL JOE JOHNSON AND MARY ROSE R JOHNSON to CITIFINANCIAL SERVICES, INC., dated September 11, 2007, recorded in Deed Book 586, Page 7, DODGE County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to GREENWICH REVOLVING TRUST by assignment recorded in Deed Book 868, Page 278, Dodge County, Georgia Records, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of FORTY-ONE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED THIRTY-SIX AND 98/100 DOLLARS ($41,936.98), 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, 2020, 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.
GREENWICH REVOLVING TRUST BY WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, not in its individual capacity, but solely as Owner Trustee 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: FAY SERVICING, LLC, 425 S. FINANCIAL PLACE, SUITE 2000, CHICAGO, IL 60605, 800-495-7166.
To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is CECIL JOE JOHNSON and MARY ROSE R JOHNSON or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 612 CONGO LANE SE, 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.
GREENWICH REVOLVING TRUST BY WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE
as Attorney in Fact for
CECIL JOE JOHNSON and MARY ROSE R JOHNSON
MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC
1544 Old Alabama Road
Roswell, GA 30076
www.foreclosurehotline.net

EXHIBIT “A”
THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LOT OF LAND NO. 38 IN THE 15TH LAND DISTRICT OF DODGE COUNTY GEORGIA, AND BEING A PART OF THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY KNOWN AS PEABODY HEIGHTS EXTENSION AND BEING ALL OF LOT NO. 4 IN BLOCK D AS SHOWN ON THE PLAT OF A SURVEY MADE BY CAREY E. TREADWELL, ON DECEMBER 16, 1973, AND RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF DODGE SUPERIOR COURT IN PLAT BOOK 14, PAGE 191, AND BY REFERENCE INCORPORATED HEREIN.
BEING THE SAME FEE SIMPLE PROPERTY CONVEYED BY DEED FROM CHESTER L. SAUNDERS TO CECIL JOE JOHNSON and MARY ROSE R. JOHNSON JOINT TENANTS, DATED 06/21/1978 RECORDED ON 06/21/1978 IN BOOK 154, PAGE 461 IN DODGE County RECORDS, STATE OF GA.
MR/mtj 4/7/20
Our file no. 5869420 - FT18

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Notice of Public Sale
GEORGIA, DODGE COUNTY
UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of that order of the Superior Court of Dodge County, Georgia, dated November 1st, 2017, and recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Dodge County Superior Court in CAF # 17V-8108, and the provision of OCGA Section 44-6-167 and 44-6-166.1 (d), the undersigned will sell at public outcry before the Courthouse Door in the County of Dodge, City of Eastman, Georgia, between the legal hours of sale to the highest and best bidder for cash on the First Tuesday in April 2020, the following described property, to-wit:
ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT NO. 257 OF THE 19TH LAND DISTRICT OF DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, AND CONTAINING 1.44 ACRE OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, DESIGNATED AS ALL OF LOT 16 AND A PORTION OF LOT 15 OF THE BILTWELL SUBDIVISION AS SHOWN ACCORDING TO A PLAT RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 04, PAGE 268, AND AS SHOWN ACCORDING BY A MORE RECENT PLAT OF SURVEYOR MADE BY JOHN W, DYE, SURVEYOR DATED AUGUST 21, 1971, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 10, PAGE 63, DODGE COUNTY RECORDS, AND BEING THE SAME LAND SET OUT IN THAT CERTAIN DEED FROM COMPASS GROUP DEVELOPMENT GROUP TO REX ADRIAN MCRAE AND JANICE DIANE WIGGINS OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE DODGE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT CLERK IN DEED BOOK 644, PAGES 44-46.
Said Property was the subject of a partition petition and is sold for the purpose of severing the joint title of the property and is subject to outstanding liens existing at the time of the filing of the petition.
Said property is currently titled in the names of REX MCRAE and JANICE WIGGINS.
The proceeds of sale will be applied first to the payment of all debts secured by said property, all unpaid taxes and assessments and expenses of sale, including attorney’s fees and the remainder, if any, will be paid to the person or persons legally entitled thereto.
This the 7th day of March, 2020.
John P. Harrington
of
SMITH AND HARRINGTON
P.O. Drawer 130
Eastman, GA 31023

1014
MISCELLANEOUS

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NOTICE OF DEATH
TO NEXT OF KIN OF PEGGY THERESA JORDAN OR INTERESTED PARTIES:
You are notified PEGGY THERESA JORDAN, DOB 07/23/1955, died 02/16/2020. Hamilton County, TN gives notice that it will have the unclaimed remains of PEGGY THERESA JORDAN cremated as of 3/6/2020, pursuant to TCA 38-5-118 and 62-5-074. Hamilton County Attorney’s Office; 625 Georgia Avenue, Ste. 204; Chattanooga, TN 37402, 423-209-6150

1015
NAME CHANGE

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO CHANGE NAME
STATE OF GEORGIA
DODGE COUNTY
Notice is hereby given that RONALD EDWARD DANIELS, the undersigned attorney at law, filed a petition to the Superior Court of Dodge County, Georgia, on the 4th day of February 2020 praying for a change in the name of PEYTON NICOLE SHEFFIELD to LEO JOSEPH SHEFFIELD. 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.
Dated February 4, 2020.
DANIELS LAW LLC
/s/Ronald Edward Daniels
RONALD EDWARD DANIELS
Georgia Bar No.: 540854
Counsel for Petitioner
P.O. BOX 4939
Eastman, GA 31023
478.227.7331 (t)
478.352.0173 (f)
ron@dlawllc.com
rondanielslaw.com

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
In Re: NOVIAN LOCKETT
Civil Action File No. 20V-8855
NOTICE OF PETITION TO CHANGE NAME
GEORGIA, DODGE COUNTY
Notice is hereby given that NOVIAN LOCKETT, the undersigned, filed his Petition to the Superior Court of DODGE County, Georgia on the 21st day of FEBRUARY 2020, praying for a change in the name from NOVIAN LOCKETT to NOVIAN CARR.
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, 2020.
NOVIAN LOCKETT
Petitioner

1016
PUBLIC HEARING

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STATE BOARD MEMBER TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARING
March 26, 2020
Jason Downey to Host
State Board of Education Eighth District Public Hearing
The State Board of Education will hold a public hearing for citizens in the Eighth Congressional District on Thursday, March 26, 2020. The meeting will be held from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. in the Auditorium at Howard High School, 6400 Forsyth Road, Macon, Georgia 31210.
The purpose of the hearing is to hear comments from interested citizens and educators within the congressional district regarding the performance and problems of public education. Persons wishing to speak should sign in upon arrival. For more information, please contact Mrs. Debbie Caputo at 404-657-7410.
The Georgia Department of Education does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services or activities. Individuals who need assistance or auxiliary aids for participation in this public forum are invited to make their needs known to Mrs. Debbie Caputo at (404) 657-7410, no later than 72 hours before the scheduled event.

1018
PROBATE NOTICES

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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: ESTATE OF TERRY LEE MYERS, JR.,
DECEASED
ESTATE NO. P20-9285
NOTICE
The Petition of TONYA LYNN MYERS, 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 March 18, 2020.
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
P.O. Box 4256
643 Pearl Bates Ave
Eastman GA 31023
478-374-3775

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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: ESTATE OF THELMA D. ROGERS, DECEASED
ESTATE NO. P-20-9288
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
NOTICE
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
EVELYN ROGERS JESSUP has petitioned for EVELYN ROGERS JESSUP to be appointed Administrator of the Estate of THELMA D. ROGERS, 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 1, 2020.
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 filing, 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
P.O. Box 514
Eastman, GA 31023
478-374-3775

1006
CORPORATIONS and BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS

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NOTICE OF
INCORPORATION
Notice is given that article of incorporation which that will incorporate KINGDOM BUILDERS CHESTER, have been delivered to the Secretary of State for filing in accordance with the Georgia Business Corporation Code. The initial registered office of the corporation is location at 311 Walker School Road; Chester, Georgia 31014 and its initial registered agent at such address is ERNEST LAWSON, JR.

1007
DEBTORS AND CREDITORS

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NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF DODGE
IN RE: WILMER CURTIS JONES SR.
All creditors of the Estate of WILMER CURTIS JONES SR., late of Dodge County, deceased, are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to law, and all persons indebted to said Estate are required to make immediate payment.
THIS 12th day of February, 2020.
EXECUTOR: DEBBIE MULLIS
500 Highland Lakes Drive
Eastman, Georgia 31023
ATTORNEY:
JOHN P. HARRINGTON
Smith and Harrington
P.O. Box 130
Eastman, GA 31023

GPN 07
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
All creditors of the Estate of JOYCE JACQUELENE JONES, 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 6th day of February, 2020.
RICHARD M. JONES
P.O. Box 4365
Eastman, GA 31023
Executor, Estate of JOYCE
JACQUELENE JONES
CANNON LAW FIRM, LLC
Attorney for said Estate
P. O. Box 55270
McRae, GA 31055
Phone: 229-868-6065

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NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF DODGE
IN RE: ERICA JONES
All creditors of the Estate of ERICA JONES, late of Dodge County, deceased, are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to law, and all persons indebted to said Estate are required to make immediate payment.
THIS 19th day of February, 2020.
EXECUTOR:
MARLA JONES WAHL
1195 Chauncey Rhine Highway
Chauncey, Georgia 31011
ATTORNEY:
JOHN P. HARRINGTON
Smith and Harrington
P.O. Box 130
Eastman GA 31023

GPN 07
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF DODGE
IN RE: RODNEY JONES
All creditors of the Estate of RODNEY JONES, late of Dodge County, deceased, are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to law, and all persons indebted to said Estate are required to make immediate payment.
THIS 19th day of February, 2020.
EXECUTOR:
MARLA JONES WAHL
1195 Chauncey Rhine Highway
Chauncey, Georgia 31011
ATTORNEY:
JOHN P. HARRINGTON
Smith and Harrington
P.O. Box 130
Eastman GA 31023

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NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
All creditors of the Estate of CAROLYN COLEY BRAY, 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.
TONYA MICHELLE
GOODRUM
P.O. Box 404
Eastman, Georgia 31023
This 19th day of February, 2020.
c/o:
RITA J. LLOP
Attorney at Law
Rita J. Llop, P.C.
5007 9th Avenue, N.E.
Eastman, Georgia 31023

1008
DIVORCES

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
STEPHANIE HOLDEN, Plaintiff
ELMER JAMES HOLDEN, Defendant
Civil Action File No. 20V-8785
NOTICE OF SUMMONS – SERVICE BY PUBLICATION
TO: ELMER JAMES HOLDEN, Defendant Named Above:
You are hereby notified that the above-styled action seeking, DIVORCE, was filed against you in said court on JANUARY 16, 2020, and that by reason of an order for service of summons by publication entered by the court on JANUARY 16, 2020, you are hereby commanded and required to file with the clerk of said court and service upon STEPHANIE HOLDEN plaintiff, whose address is 115 SWANSON CIRCLE; EASTMAN, GEORGIA 31023, an answer to the complaint within sixty (60) days of the date of the order for service by publication. If you fail to do so, judgment by default will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the complaint.
Witness the Honorable C. MICHAEL JOHNSON, Judge of said Court.
This 16th day of JANUARY, 2020.
RHETT WALKER
Clerk of Superior Court
Dodge County

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
WHITNEY D. JACKSON-CASH, Plaintiff
ERICA L. JACKSON-CASH, Defendant
Civil Action File No. 20V-8838
NOTICE OF SUMMONS – SERVICE BY PUBLICATION
TO: ERICA L. JACKSON-CASH, Defendant Named Above:
You are hereby notified that the above-styled action seeking, DIVORCE, was filed against you in said court on FEBRUARY 27, 2020, and that by reason of an order for service of summons by publication entered by the court on FEBRUARY 27, 2020, you are hereby commanded and required to file with the clerk of said court and service upon WHITNEY D. JACKSON plaintiff, whose address is 611 PEARL BATES AVENUE, EASTMAN, GEORGIA 31023, an answer to the complaint within sixty (60) days of the date of the order for service by publication. If you fail to do so, judgment by default will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the complaint.
Witness the Honorable HOWARD KAUFOLD, Judge of said Court.
This 27 day of FEBRUARY, 2020.
RHETT WALKER
Clerk of Superior Court
Dodge County

1009
ELECTTION NOTICES

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CALL FOR SPECIAL
ELECTION FOR
U.S. SENATOR
Notice is hereby given that a Special Election shall be held on November 3, 2020 for the office of U.S. Senator due to the resignation of Senator Johnny Isakson. A run-off, if needed shall be held on January 5, 2021.
Qualifying for the special election shall be held in the Elections Division of the Office of Secretary of State, 2 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive SE, West Tower Suite 802, Atlanta, Georgia 30334.
The dates and hours of qualifying will be Monday, March 2, 2020 beginning at 9:00 a.m. and ending at 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, 2020 beginning at 8:00 a.m. and ending at 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 4, 2020 beginning at 8:00 a.m. and ending at 5:00 p.m., Thursday, March 5, 2020 beginning at 8:00 a.m. and ending at 5:00 p.m. and Friday, March 6, 2020 beginning at 8:00 a.m. and ending at 12:00 p.m. The qualifying fee shall be $5,220.00.
Monday, October 5, 2020 is the last day to register to vote for all persons who are not registered to vote and who desire to vote in the special election.
BRAD RAFFENSPERGER
Secretary of State

1011
FORECLOSURES

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NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER IN SECURITY DEED
Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in the security deed from DARLA M. MARCHANT to CITIZENS BANK & TRUST COMPANY, dated February 26, 2015, and recorded in Deed Book 778, page 1-5, DODGE County Records, there will be sold by the undersigned at public outcry to the highest bidder before the Courthouse Door at DODGE County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale, on the FIRST TUESDAY IN APRIL, 2020, the following described property:
SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT “A”
The debt secured by said security deed has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to make payments in accordance with the terms of said note. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same, and all expenses of sale, including attorney’s fees.
Said property will be sold subject to ad valorem taxes which are due or which are a lien; matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property; and any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the security deed being foreclosed.
CITIZENS BANK & TRUST COMPANY
As Attorney-in-Fact for
DARLA M. MERCHANT
AVERY LAW, LLC
P.O. Box 1446
Dublin, Georgia 31040
478-353-0146
EXHIBIT “A”
TRACT ONE: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN LAND LOT NO. 107 IN THE 14TH LAND DISTRICT OF DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, AND CONTAINED WITHIN THE FOLLOWING METES AND BOUNDS: BEGINNING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY BOUNDARY OF U.S. HIGHWAY NO. 280 AND THE ORIGINAL NORTHEAST LINE OF LAND LOT 107, AND RUNNING THENCE ALONG SAID LAND LOT LINE SOUTH FORTY-SIX (46) DEGREES EAST A DISTANCE OF THREE HUNDRED (300) FEET TO A CORNER ON THE LINE DIVIDING THE NORTHWEST HALF FROM THE SOUTHEAST HALF OF SAID LAND LOT NO. 107, THENCE RUNNING SAID DIVIDING LINE SOUTH FORTY-FOUR (44) DEGREES WEST A DISTANCE OF TWENTY SIX HUNDRED AND SEVENTY-FIVE (2,675) FEET TO A CORNER, THENCE RUNNING NORTH FORTY-SIX (46) DEGREES WEST A DISTANCE OF FOURTEEN HUNDRED AND EIGHTY (1,480) FEET TO A COMER ON THE ORIGINAL NORTHWEST LINE OF SAID LAND LOT NO. 107, THENCE RUNNING THE SAID LOT LINE NORTH FORTY-FOUR (44) DEGREES EAST A DISTANCE OF ELEVEN HUNDRED AND TWENTY FIVE (1,125) FEET TO A CORNER AT THE INTERSECTION OF SAID LAND LOT LINE AND THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF SAID HIGHWAY NO. 280, THENCE RUNNING THE SAID HIGHWAY BOUNDARY NORTH EIGHTY (80) DEGREES EAST A DISTANCE OF NINETEEN HUNDRED AND FIFTY (1,950) FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID PARCEL OF LAND CONTAINS SEVENTY AND ONE-THIRD (70.33) ACRES.
THIS IS THE SAME TRACT OF LAND CONVEYED TO BILLY WALKER, DECEASED, BY DEED DATED FEBRUARY 1,1966, AND RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 104, PAGE 406, CLERK’S OFFICE, DODGE SUPERIOR COURT.

TRACT TWO: ALL OF THE SOUTH QUARTER OF ORIGINAL LAND LOT NO.107 IN THE 14TH LAND DISTRICT OF DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, CONTAINING 50 AND 5/8 ACRES, MORE OR LESS.
THIS IS THE SAME TRACT OF LAND CONVEYED TO BILLY WALKER, DECEASED, BY DEED DATED OCTOBER 9, 1956, AND RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 79, PAGE 137, CLERK’S OFFICE, DODGE SUPERIOR COURT.

TRACT THREE: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN ORIGINAL LAND LOT NUMBER ONE HUNDRED FOUR (104) IN THE 14LH LAND DISTRICT OF DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, CONTAINING 13.46 ACRES OF LAND, AND DESCRIBED BY METES AND BOUNDS, AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE POINT OF INTERSECTION OF THE SOUTHWEST LOT LINE OF SAID LAND LOT 104 WITH THE NORTHERLY BOUNDARY OF U.S. HIGHWAY 280, THENCE FROM SAID BEGINNING POINT RUNNING NORTH 46 DEGREES WEST A DISTANCE OF 1,045.4 FEET TO A STAKE, THENCE RUNNING NORTH 46 DEGREES 57 MINUTES EAST A DISTANCE OF 451 FEET TO A STAKE, THENCE RUNNING SOUTH 44 DEGREES 7 MINUTES EAST N DISTANCE O£ 170 FEET TO A STAKE, THENCE RUNNING SOUTH 45 DEGREES 43 MINUTES EAST A DISTANCE OF 1,158.8 FEET TO A STAKE, THENCE RUNNING ALONG THE NORTHERN RIGHT-OF-WAY OF U. S. HIGHWAY 280 IN A SOUTHWESTERLY DIRECTION A DISTANCE OF 537.3 FEET TO A STAKE AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
A PLAT OF SURVEY OF THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED PROPERTY, MADE BY BENNIE MOORE, SURVEYOR, UNDER THE SUPERVISION AND DIRECTION O£ E. E. SINGLETARY, REGISTERED SURVEYOR, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 10 AT PAGE 111 IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF DODGE SUPERIOR COURT, IS INCORPORATED HEREIN AND MADE A PART HEREOF.
THIS IS THE SAME TRACT OF LAND CONVEYED TO BILLY WALKER, DECEASED, BY DEED DATED OCTOBER 1,1971, AND RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 123, PAGES 408 409, CLERK’S OFFICE, DODGE SUPERIOR COURT.

TRACT FOUR: ALL THAT TRACT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN THE 14TH LAND DISTRICT OF DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, AND BEING A PORTION OF LAND LOT NO. 107, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A STAKE ON THE ORIGINAL NORTHWEST LINE OF LAND LOT NO. 107, ONE HUNDRED (100) FEET FROM THE ORIGINAL NORTH CORNER THEREOF AND RUNNING THENCE SOUTH 49 DEGREES EAST A DISTANCE OF 1,050 FEET TO A STAKE ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE RIGHT OF WAY OF U.S. HIGHWAY 280, SAID COMER BEING 20 FEET WEST OF THE ORIGINAL NORTHEAST LAND LOT LINE, AND RUNNING THENCE ALONG THE RIGHT OF WAY OF SAID HIGHWAY SOUTH 80 DEGREES WEST A DISTANCE OF 1,775 FEET TO A STAKE CORNER AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE RIGHT OF WAY OF SAID HIGHWAY AND THE ORIGINAL NORTHWEST LAND LOT LINE, THENCE RUNNING ALONG THE NORTHWEST LAND LOT ONE NORTH 44 DEGREES EAST A DISTANCE OF 1,320 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, SAID PARCEL BEING A TRIANGLE CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 16 ACRES ACCORDING TO A PLAT OF SAID PROPERTY MADE BY H. G. MCCRANIE, SURVEYOR, DATED OCTOBER 12, 1951.
THIS IS THE SAME TRACT OF LAND CONVEYED TO BILLY WALKER, DECEASED, BY DEED DATED OCTOBER 12,1951, AND RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 66, PAGE 431, CLERK’S OFFICE, DODGE SUPERIOR COURT.

TRACT FIVE: THE EAST/SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF LAND LOT 107, 14TH LAND DISTRICT, DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, MORE OR LESS. THERE IS NO PLAT TO THIS PROPERTY.
THIS PROPERTY WAS CONVEYED TO BILLY WALKER BY HIS MOTHER LEILA WALKER BY WARRANTY DEED DATED JUNE 20,1969, AND RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 123, PAGES 406-407, CLERK’S OFFICE, DODGE SUPERIOR COURT AND IS DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED AS ‘’TRACT TWO” WHICH CONVEYED FEE SIMPLE TITLE TO BILLY WALKER OF LAND LOT 107, 14’” LAND DISTRICT, DODGE COUNTY; GEORGIA.

TRACTS 1-5 ARE SUBJECT TO EXISTING EASEMENTS FOR PUBLIC ROADS AND UTILITIES.

TRACTS 1-5 ARE ALSO SUBJECT TO THE COVENANTS AND RESTRICTIONS FOUND RECORDED IN THAT CERTAIN APPLICATION FOR CONSERVATION USE ASSESSMENT OF AGRICULTURAL PROPERTY FOUND RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 638 AT PAGE 46 IN SAID DEED RECORDS

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NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER
GEORGIA, DODGE COUNTY
Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in that certain Security Deed from DONNA M. SIKKING A/K/A DONNA SIKKING (hereinafter collectively referred to as “Grantor”) to ATLANTA POSTAL CREDIT UNION (“Grantee”), dated June 2, 2011, filed and recorded June 2, 2011, in Deed Book 682, Page 178, DODGE County, Georgia Records (the “Security Deed ”), conveying the after-described property to secure that certain Multistate Fixed Rate Note dated June 2, 2011 from Grantor to Grantee, in the original principal amount of NINETY THREE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($93,600.00), with interest thereon as set forth therein (collectively as amended and renewed, the “Note”), there will be sold 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, 2020, the following described property:
THAT 39.824 NET ACRE TRACT OF LAND (AFTER SUBTRACTING ROAD RIGHT OF WAY) WITH BRICK DWELLING HOUSE LOCATED THEREON WHICH HAS THE ADDRESS OF 1662 WILSON WOODARD ROAD, EASTMAN, GEORGIA 31023 IN LAND LOT 216 OF THE 19TH LAND DISTRICT OF DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, AS SHOWN BY PLAT OF SURVEY MADE BY TERRY M. SCARBOROUGH. REGISTERED SURVEYOR, DATED APRIL 6, 1992, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 21, PAGE 34, IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF DODGE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT AT EASTMAN, GEORGIA, PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGIN AT A POINT MARKED BY AN IRON PIN ON THE NORTHWEST LOT LINE OF SAID LAND LOT IN THE CENTER OF A COUNTY UNPAVED ROAD KNOWN AS THE WILSON WOODARD ROAD A DISTANCE OF 770 FEET SOUTHWEST FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE CENTER LINE OF THE RODDY TO EASTMAN HIGHWAY AND FROM SAID POINT OF BEGINNING RUN SOUTH 33 DEGREES 40 MINUTES 21 SECONDS EAST 1236.90 FEET ALONG THE LINE OF LANDS NOW OR FORMERLY OF M.B. GRACE, LLC AND ALONG THE LINE OF SCOTT HONEYCUTT AND SHEILA HONEYCUTT TO A CORNER POINT MARKED BY AN IRON PIN; THENCE RUN SOUTH 48 DEGREES 07 MINUTES 03 SECONDS WEST 1488.91 FEET ALONG THE LINE OF LANDS NOW OR FORMERLY SCOTT HONEYCUTT AND SHEILA HONEYCUTT AND ALONG THE LINE OF LANDS NOW OR FORMERLY OF STEVE CHASTAIN AND PATRICIA A. CHASTAIN TO A CORNER POINT MARKED BY AN IRON PIN; THENCE RUN NORTH 28 DEGREES 20 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST 1256.50 FEET ALONG THE LINE OF LANDS NOW OR FORMERLY OF ROBERT D. SNYDER AND WAYNE D. SNYDER TO A CORNER POINT MARKED BY AN IRON PIN ON THE NORTHWEST LOT LINE OF SAID LAND LOT; AND THENCE RUN NORTH 48 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 17 SECONDS EAST 1371.17 FEET ALONG THE NORTHWEST LOT LINE OF SAID LAND LOT IN THE CENTER OF THE COUNTY UNPAVED ROAD KNOWN AS WILSON WOODARD ROAD TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. THE FOREGOING DESCRIBED TRACT OF LAND IS THE SAME AS THAT CONVEYED FROM GARY HOLTON AND BARBARA F. HOLTON TO SHIRLEY A. THOMAS BY WARRANTY DEED DATED SEPTEMBER 27, 1985, RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 186, PAGES 794-795, DODGE COUNTY RECORDS.
The indebtedness secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due and payable 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. 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 as provided by law).
The property will be sold for cash or certified funds and subject to any and all matters of record superior to said Security Deed, outstanding ad valorem taxes, any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, easements against the property, if any, and subject to any unpaid water and waste bills that constitute liens against the property, whether due and payable or not yet due and payable. The sale will be conducted as set forth herein subject to (1) confirmation prior to the sale that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) final confirmation and audit prior to the sale of the status of the loan with the holder of the Security Deed.
Grantee reserves the right to sell the property in one parcel or as an entirety, or in such parcels as Grantee may elect, as permitted in the Security Deed.
The following information is being provided in accordance with O.C.G.A. § 44-14-162.2. Atlanta Postal Credit Union is the secured creditor under the Security Deed and loan being foreclosed. The following entity shall have full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the above-described Security Deed and associated Note on behalf of the secured creditor: Atlanta Postal Credit Union Attn: Foreclosures, 3900 Crown Road, Atlanta, GA 30380, (404) 768-4126. O.C.G.A. § 44-14-162.2 states in pertinent part that, “nothing in this subsection shall be construed to require a secured creditor to negotiate, amend, or modify the terms of a mortgage instrument.”
To the best of the undersigned’s knowledge and belief, the property is known as: 1662 WILSON WOODARD, EASTMAN, GA 31023, and the party in possession of the property is DONNA M. SIKKING A/K/A DONNA SIKKING or her tenant or tenants.
ATLANTA POSTAL CREDIT UNION
as Attorney-in-Fact for
DONNA M. SIKKING
a/k/a DONNA SIKKING
THOMPSON, O’BRIEN, KEMP & NASUTI, P.C.
40 Technology Parkway South, Suite 300
Peachtree Corners, Georgia 30092
770-925-0111

1014
MISCELLANEOUS

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NOTICE OF DEATH
TO NEXT OF KIN OF PEGGY THERESA JORDAN OR INTERESTED PARTIES:
You are notified PEGGY THERESA JORDAN, DOB 07/23/1955, died 02/16/2020. Hamilton County, TN gives notice that it will have the unclaimed remains of PEGGY THERESA JORDAN cremated as of 3/6/2020, pursuant to TCA 38-5-118 and 62-5-074. Hamilton County Attorney’s Office; 625 Georgia Avenue, Ste. 204; Chattanooga, TN 37402, 423-209-6150

1015
NAME CHANGE

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO CHANGE NAME
STATE OF GEORGIA
DODGE COUNTY
Notice is hereby given that RONALD EDWARD DANIELS, the undersigned attorney at law, filed a petition to the Superior Court of Dodge County, Georgia, on the 4th day of February 2020 praying for a change in the name of PEYTON NICOLE SHEFFIELD to LEO JOSEPH SHEFFIELD. 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.
Dated February 4, 2020.
DANIELS LAW LLC
/s/Ronald Edward Daniels
RONALD EDWARD DANIELS
Georgia Bar No.: 540854
Counsel for Petitioner
P.O. BOX 4939
Eastman, GA 31023
478.227.7331 (t)
478.352.0173 (f)
ron@dlawllc.com
rondanielslaw.com

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
In Re: HUI LAN ZHANG
Civil Action File No. 20V-8814
NOTICE OF PETITION TO CHANGE NAME
GEORGIA, DODGE COUNTY
Notice is hereby given that HUI LAN ZHANG, the undersigned, filed his Petition to the Superior Court of DODGE County, Georgia on the 10th day of FEBRUARY 2020, praying for a change in the name of petitioner from HUI LAN ZHANG to NANCY HUI LAN ZHANG.
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 10th day of FEBRUARY, 2020.
HUI LAN ZHANG
Petitioner prose

1018
PROBATE NOTICES

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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: ESTATE OF TERRY LEE MYERS, JR.,
DECEASED
ESTATE NO. P20-9285
NOTICE
The Petition of TONYA LYNN MYERS, 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 March 18, 2020.
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
P.O. Box 4256
643 Pearl Bates Ave
Eastman GA 31023
478-374-3775

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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: ESTATE OF THELMA D. ROGERS, DECEASED
ESTATE NO. P-20-9288
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
NOTICE
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
EVELYN ROGERS JESSUP has petitioned for EVELYN ROGERS JESSUP to be appointed Administrator of the Estate of THELMA D. ROGERS, 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 1, 2020.
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 filing, 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
P.O. Box 514
Eastman, GA 31023
478-374-3775

1006
CORPORATIONS and BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS

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NOTICE OF
INCORPORATION
Notice is given that article of incorporation which that will incorporate KINGDOM BUILDERS CHESTER, have been delivered to the Secretary of State for filing in accordance with the Georgia Business Corporation Code. The initial registered office of the corporation is location at 311 Walker School Road; Chester, Georgia 31014 and its initial registered agent at such address is ERNEST LAWSON, JR.

1007
DEBTORS AND CREDITORS

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NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF DODGE
IN RE: ESTATE OF JANICE P. FRIEL
All creditors of the Estate of JANICE P. FRIEL, are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned in accordance with the law, and all persons indebted to said Estate are required to make immediate payment to me.
This the 3rd day of FEBRUARY, 2020.
WHITNEY BROWN WEIGEL
Executor of the Estate of
JANICE P. FRIEL, Deceased
11505 Joshua’s Bend Drive
Tampa, FL 33612

GPN 07
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF DODGE
IN RE: WILMER CURTIS JONES SR.
All creditors of the Estate of WILMER CURTIS JONES SR., late of Dodge County, deceased, are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to law, and all persons indebted to said Estate are required to make immediate payment.
THIS 12th day of February, 2020.
EXECUTOR: DEBBIE MULLIS
500 Highland Lakes Drive
Eastman, Georgia 31023
ATTORNEY:
JOHN P. HARRINGTON
Smith and Harrington
P.O. Box 130
Eastman, GA 31023

GPN 07
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
All creditors of the Estate of JOYCE JACQUELENE JONES, 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 6th day of February, 2020.
RICHARD M. JONES
P.O. Box 4365
Eastman, GA 31023
Executor, Estate of JOYCE
JACQUELENE JONES
CANNON LAW FIRM, LLC
Attorney for said Estate
P. O. Box 55270
McRae, GA 31055
Phone: 229-868-6065

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NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF DODGE
IN RE: ERICA JONES
All creditors of the Estate of ERICA JONES, late of Dodge County, deceased, are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to law, and all persons indebted to said Estate are required to make immediate payment.
THIS 19th day of February, 2020.
EXECUTOR:
MARLA JONES WAHL
1195 Chauncey Rhine Highway
Chauncey, Georgia 31011
ATTORNEY:
JOHN P. HARRINGTON
Smith and Harrington
P.O. Box 130
Eastman GA 31023

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NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF DODGE
IN RE: RODNEY JONES
All creditors of the Estate of RODNEY JONES, late of Dodge County, deceased, are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to law, and all persons indebted to said Estate are required to make immediate payment.
THIS 19th day of February, 2020.
EXECUTOR:
MARLA JONES WAHL
1195 Chauncey Rhine Highway
Chauncey, Georgia 31011
ATTORNEY:
JOHN P. HARRINGTON
Smith and Harrington
P.O. Box 130
Eastman GA 31023

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NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
All creditors of the Estate of CAROLYN COLEY BRAY, 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.
TONYA MICHELLE
GOODRUM
P.O. Box 404
Eastman, Georgia 31023
This 19th day of February, 2020.
c/o:
RITA J. LLOP
Attorney at Law
Rita J. Llop, P.C.
5007 9th Avenue, N.E.
Eastman, Georgia 31023

1008
DIVORCES

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
STEPHANIE HOLDEN, Plaintiff
ELMER JAMES HOLDEN, Defendant
Civil Action File No. 20V-8785
NOTICE OF SUMMONS – SERVICE BY PUBLICATION
TO: ELMER JAMES HOLDEN, Defendant Named Above:
You are hereby notified that the above-styled action seeking, DIVORCE, was filed against you in said court on JANUARY 16, 2020, and that by reason of an order for service of summons by publication entered by the court on JANUARY 16, 2020, you are hereby commanded and required to file with the clerk of said court and service upon STEPHANIE HOLDEN plaintiff, whose address is 115 SWANSON CIRCLE; EASTMAN, GEORGIA 31023, an answer to the complaint within sixty (60) days of the date of the order for service by publication. If you fail to do so, judgment by default will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the complaint.
Witness the Honorable C. MICHAEL JOHNSON, Judge of said Court.
This 16th day of JANUARY, 2020.
RHETT WALKER
Clerk of Superior Court
Dodge County

1011
FORECLOSURES

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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 DAVID CHRISTIAN KNIGHT to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as grantee, as nominee for FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION, its successors and assigns, dated November 21, 2016, recorded in Deed Book 00829, Page 82, Dodge County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION by assignment recorded in Deed Book 860, Page 553, Dodge County, Georgia Records, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-THREE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SIXTY-FIVE AND 0/100 DOLLARS ($163,665.00), 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 MARCH, 2020, 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.
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION 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: FREEDOM MORTGAGE, 10500 KINKAID DR. STE. 300, FISHERS, IN 46037, 855-690-5900.
TO THE BEST KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF OF THE UNDERSIGNED, THE PARTY IN POSSESSION OF THE PROPERTY IS DAVID CHRISTIAN KNIGHT OR A TENANT OR TENANTS AND SAID PROPERTY IS MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1350 RODDY HWY, 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.
FREEDOM MORTGAGE
CORPORATION
as Attorney in Fact for
DAVID CHRISTIAN KNIGHT
MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC
1544 Old Alabama Road
Roswell, GA 30076
www.foreclosurehotline.net
EXHIBIT “A”
THE LAND HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO IS SITUATED IN THE CITY OF EASTMAN, COUNTY OF DODGE, STATE OF GA, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND CONTAINING 6.77 ACRES LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 205 OF THE 19TH LAND DISTRICT OF DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA AND SHOWN ON A PLAT OF SURVEY PREPARED BY T. JERRY PEACOCK SR., REGISTERED SURVEYOR, DATED MAY 10, 2010 AND RECORDED AT PLAT BOOK 39 PAGE 78, IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE SUPERIOR COURT OF DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA. SAID PLAT AND THE RECORD THEREOF ARE INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE HEREIN IN AID OF THIS DESCRIPTION. SAID TRACT IS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: FROM AN IRON PIN LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE LAND LOT LINE DIVIDING LAND LOTS 204 AND 205 IN THE SAID LAND DISTRICT WITH THE NORTHEASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY OF COUNTY ROAD 195 (RODDY HIGHWAY), SAID POINT BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE PROPERTY HEREIN CONVEYED. RUN THENCE NORTH 47 DEGREES 25 MINUTES 20 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 1016.14 FEET TO A POINT. THENCE RUN SOUTH 47 DEGREES 54 MINUTES 13 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 173.72 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE RUN SOUTH 14 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 02 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 256.13 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE RUN SOUTH 46 DEGREES 36 MINUTES 26 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 719.95 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTHEASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY OF COUNTY ROAD 195; THENCE RUN NORTH 60 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 01 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 188.05 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE RUN NORTH 59 DEGREES 37 MINUTES 41 SECONDS WEST A CHORD DISTANCE OF 150.32 FEET ALONG THE NORTHEASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY OF COUNTY ROAD 195 TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE PROPERTY HEREIN CONVEYED.
BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED FROM KEITH CROOMS TO DAVID CHRISTIAN KNIGHT BY DEED DATED APRIL 5, 2013 AND RECORDED APRIL 9, 2013 IN BOOK 730 PAGE 232 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS.
AP N: 00690-00000-026-000
MR/cne 3/3/20
Our file no. 5799720 - FT17

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NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER
GEORGIA, DODGE COUNTY
On August 30, 2013, JANE S. GILMAN delivered to ROBINS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION n/k/a ROBINS FINANCIAL CREDIT UNION a certain security deed containing power of sale in order to secure indebtedness therein recited in the principal amount of $50,000.00, as shown by the record of same in Deed Book 742, Pages 3-10 of the Public Records of DODGE County, Georgia conveying the following property, to wit:
THE FOLLOWING TRACTS:
ALL THOSE TRACTS OR PARCELS OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 75 OF THE 14TH LAND DISTRICT OF DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED ON THE ATTACHED EXHIBIT A INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE, AND BEING FURTHER DESCRIBED AS THE IDENTICAL PARCELS CONVEYED TO SOLOMON PETER DAVIS KAY JONES BY WARRANTY DEED DATED JANUARY 5, 2000, AND RECORDED AT DEED BOOK 346, PAGE 216-217, DODGE COUNTY LAND RECORDS.

TRACT 1:
ALL THAT CERTAIN TRACT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATED, LYING AND BEING IN THE 14TH LAND DISTRICT OF DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, BEING A FRACTIONAL PART OF ORIGINAL LOT NUMBER SEVENTY-FIVE (75) AND CONTAINED WITHIN THE FOLLOWING LINES:
BEGINNING AT A STAKE CORNER ON THE SOUTH BOUNDARY OF THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF THE SEABOARD RAILWAY AT A POINT TWO THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED AND TEN (2110) FEET WEST OF THE INTERSECTION OF SAID RAILWAY RIGHT-OF-WAY BOUNDARY AND THE DODGE-TELFAIR COUNTY LINE, RUNNING THENCE SOUTH EIGHT DEGREES WEST AND WITH THE PROPERTY LINE OF JONES LUMBER COMPANY A DISTANCE OF ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-EIGHTY (138) FEET TO A STAKE CORNER, THENCE RUNNING NORTH SEVENTY-FIVE DEGREES WEST THREE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FIVE (335) FEET TO A STAKE CORNER, THENCE RUNNING NORTH SIXTEEN DEGREES EAST ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-EIGHT (138) FEET TO A STAKE CORNER ON THE SOUTH BOUNDARY OF THE SAID SEABOARD RAILWAY RIGHT-OF-WAY, THENCE RUNNING WITH THE SAID RAILWAY BOUNDARY AND WITH A ONE DEGREE CURVE ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-ONE (181) FEET TO A STAKE CORNER, THENCE RUNNING SOUTH SEVENTY-FOUR DEGREES EAST AND RUNNING WITH SAID RAILWAY BOUNDARY ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FIVE (135) FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, THE SAID PARCEL OF LAND CONTAINING ONE (1) ACRE AND THE SAME BEING A PART OF THE LANDS CONVEYED TO M.C. JONES BY THE JONES LUMBER COMPANY UNDER DATE OF MARCH 25, 1947 AND RECORDED IN THE LAND RECORDS OF DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, IN DEED BOOK 62, PAGES 317-318.

TRACT II:
ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN LOT OF LAND NO. 75 IN THE 14TH LAND DISTRICT OF DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: TO FIND THE POINT OF BEGINNING, BEGIN AT THE WEST CORNER OF SAID LOT OF LAND AND RUN THENCE ALONG THE SOUTHWEST LOT LINE IN A DIRECTION OF SOUTH FORTY-SIX (46) DEGREES EAST A DISTANCE OF FIVE HUNDRED THIRTY-SEVEN (537) FEET TO LANDS OF G.C. JONES; THENCE RUNNING ALONG SAID G.C. JONES LANDS IN A DIRECTION OF NORTH SIXTY-EIGHT (68) DEGREES EAST A DISTANCE OF ONE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FIFTY-FIVE (1655) FEET TO LANDS NOW OR FORMERLY OWNED BY KENNETH C. JONES; THENCE RUNNING ALONG SAID KENNETH C. JONES LANDS IN A DIRECTION OF NORTH TWO (2) DEGREES EAST A DISTANCE OF TWO HUNDRED THIRTY (230) FEET, THIS IS THE POINT OF BEGINNING, SAID POINT OF BEGINNING BEING LOCATED AT THE NORTHWESTERLY CORNER OF LANDS NOW OR FORMERLY OF KENNETH C. JONES AND FROM SAID POINT OF BEGINNING RUNNING ALONG LANDS OF KENNETH C. JONES IN A DIRECTION OF SOUTH EIGHTY-SEVEN (87) DEGREES EAST A DISTANCE OF THREE HUNDRED TWENTY (320) FEET; THENCE RUNNING IN A DIRECTION OF NORTH EIGHT (8) DEGREES EAST A DISTANCE OF SIXTY-TWO (62) FEET TO OTHER LANDS OWN OR FORMERLY OWNED BY M. CHARLES JONES; THENCE RUNNING ALONG OTHER LANDS OF M. CHARLES JONES IN A DIRECTION OF NORTH SEVENTY-FIVE (75) DEGREES WEST A DISTANCE OF THREE HUNDRED THIRTY-FIVE (335) FEET TO LANDS NOW OR FORMERLY OWNED BY MRS. RUBY E. JONES; THENCE RUNNING IN A DIRECTION OF SOUTH TWO (2) DEGREES EAST A DISTANCE OF ONE HUNDRED TWENTY FIVE (125) FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, SAID PROPERTY BEING BOUNDED ON THE NORTHERLY SIDE BY OTHER LANDS NOW OR FORMERLY OF M. CHARLES JONES, ON THE WESTERLY SIDE BY LANDS NOW OR FORMERLY OWNED BY MRS. RUBY E. JONES, ON THE SOUTHERLY SIDE BY LANDS NOW OR FORMERLY OWNED BY KENNETH C. JONES AND ON THE EASTERLY SIDE BY A ROADWAY NOW OR FORMERLY OWNED BY KENNETH C. JONES.
BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO JANE S. GILMAN BY ADMINISTRATORS’ DEED FROM MILTON M. FERRELL, JR., AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF SOLOMON PETER DAVIS, DECEASED AS RECORDED 12/31/2003 IN BOOK 463 AT PAGE 92.

COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 218 RAILROAD ST, MILAN, GA 31060

This security deed was executed to secure a debt evidenced by a note, and the amount and terms and conditions of the debt are shown in the security deed.
The debt secured by this security deed has been and is hereby declared due because of, among possible events of default, the transfer of property without the consent of the lender, failure to maintain insurance on the property and non-payment of the monthly installments of said loan.
THEREFORE, according to the terms of this security deed and the applicable law, the undersigned will, after proper advertisement, sell the above described property to the highest bidder, for cash, on TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2020, during the legal hours of sale before the Courthouse door in DODGE County, Georgia. This property will be sold as the property of Jane S. Gilman and the sale will be subject to the following: any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are liens, whether or not due and payable), any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the security deed first set out above. The proceeds of the sale will be used first to the payment of the debt to the undersigned, including principal, interest, attorneys fees and expenses, and the balance, if any, will be distributed as provided by law.
ROBINS FINANCIAL CREDIT UNION is the only entity with the authority to negotiate, amend and modify the terms of the Note and Security Deed. ROBINS FINANCIAL CREDIT UNION’S ADDRESS IS 803 WATSON BOULEVARD, WARNER ROBINS, GEORGIA 31095. WENDY CHRISTIAN at ROBINS FINANCIAL CREDIT UNION may be contacted by telephone at 923-3773 extension 2401.
To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the property is now in the possession of JANE S. GILMAN.
ROBINS FINANCIAL
CREDIT UNION
Attorney in fact for
JANE S. GILMAN
KIRBY R. MOORE
Attorney at Law
961 Walnut Street
Macon, GA 31201
478-743-70260

1014
MISCELLANEOUS

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
ORDER
GRAND JURY
PRESENTMENTS
It is the order of this Court that the Grand Jury presentments read in open Court this date be published in the county organ and the expense thereof be paid at the legal rate. It is further ordered that the presentments be spread upon the minutes of this Court.
SO ORDERED, this 17th day of February, 2020.
SARAH F. WALL, Judge of Superior Court, Oconee Judicial Circuit
TIMOTHY G. VAUGHN, District Attorney, Oconee Judicial Circuit

TO: HONORABLE SARAH F. WALL, JUDGE OF SUPERIOR COURT, DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA
The February Term of the Grand Jury convened on February 17, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. CHARLES MITCHELL WILLIAMS, SR. was selected as Foreperson and PRINTIS THOMAS was elected Clerk. Vonceil Faircloth was selected as Bailiff. The Grand Jury was sworn in by District Attorney Timothy G. Vaughn. Judge Sarah F. Wall gave the jury an informative charge on their duties and responsibilities.
The Grand Jury considered 85 indictments and returned 85 true bills.
The Grand Jury inspected the Jail and found everything to be in order.
Dale Ruffin is appointed to the unexpired term of Evelyn Vickers on the Board of Tax Equalization term ending December 31, 2020.
We recommend that these presentments be published in the legal organ of Dodge County and be paid for at the legal rate.
Respectfully submitted, this 17th day of February, 2020.
CHARLES MITCHELL
WILLIAMS, SR., Foreperson
PRINTIS THOMAS, Clerk

1015
NAME CHANGE

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
In Re: HUI LAN ZHANG
Civil Action File No. 20V-8814
NOTICE OF PETITION TO CHANGE NAME
GEORGIA, DODGE COUNTY
Notice is hereby given that HUI LAN ZHANG, the undersigned, filed his Petition to the Superior Court of DODGE County, Georgia on the 10th day of FEBRUARY 2020, praying for a change in the name of petitioner from HUI LAN ZHANG to NANCY HUI LAN ZHANG.
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 10th day of FEBRUARY, 2020.
HUI LAN ZHANG
Petitioner prose

1018
PROBATE NOTICES

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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: ESTATE OF TERRY LEE MYERS, JR.,
DECEASED
ESTATE NO. P20-9285
NOTICE
The Petition of TONYA LYNN MYERS, 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 March 18, 2020.
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
P.O. Box 4256
643 Pearl Bates Ave
Eastman GA 31023
478-374-3775

1007
DEBTORS AND CREDITORS

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PROBATE COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
In Re: Estate of MICHAEL REUBEN HAMBRICK, Deceased
Petition to Probate Will in Solemn Form
Estate No.: P-20-9282
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
All creditors of the Estate of MICHAEL REUBEN HAMBRICK are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned in accordance with the law, and all persons indebted to said Estate are required to make immediate payment to me.
This the 27th day of January, 2020.
KRISTI NIBLETT,
Executor of the
Estate of MICHAEL REUBEN HAMBRICK, Deceased
150 Peacock Niblett Lane
Eastman, GA 31023

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PROBATE COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
In Re: Estate of JOE HOLLIS GOODE, Deceased
Petition to Probate Will in Solemn Form
Estate No.: P-20-9281
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
All creditors of the Estate of JOE HOLLIS GOODE are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned in accordance with the law, and all persons indebted to said Estate are required to make immediate payment to me.
This the 27th day of January, 2020.
MARJORIE PADGETT GOODE
as Executor of the
Estate of JOE HOLLIS GOODE, Deceased
5507 Creighton Street
Eastman, GA 31023

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NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF DODGE
IN RE: ESTATE OF JANICE P. FRIEL
All creditors of the Estate of JANICE P. FRIEL, are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned in accordance with the law, and all persons indebted to said Estate are required to make immediate payment to me.
This the 3rd day of FEBRUARY, 2020.
WHITNEY BROWN WEIGEL
Executor of the Estate of
JANICE P. FRIEL, Deceased
11505 Joshua’s Bend Drive
Tampa, FL 33612

GPN 07
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF DODGE
IN RE: WILMER CURTIS JONES SR.
All creditors of the Estate of WILMER CURTIS JONES SR., late of Dodge County, deceased, are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to law, and all persons indebted to said Estate are required to make immediate payment.
THIS 12th day of February, 2020.
EXECUTOR: DEBBIE MULLIS
500 Highland Lakes Drive
Eastman, Georgia 31023
ATTORNEY:
JOHN P. HARRINGTON
Smith and Harrington
P.O. Box 130
Eastman, GA 31023

GPN 07
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
All creditors of the Estate of JOYCE JACQUELENE JONES, 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 6th day of February, 2020.
RICHARD M. JONES
P.O. Box 4365
Eastman, GA 31023
Executor, Estate of JOYCE
JACQUELENE JONES
CANNON LAW FIRM, LLC
Attorney for said Estate
P. O. Box 55270
McRae, GA 31055
Phone: 229-868-6065

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NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF DODGE
IN RE: ERICA JONES
All creditors of the Estate of ERICA JONES, late of Dodge County, deceased, are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to law, and all persons indebted to said Estate are required to make immediate payment.
THIS 19th day of February, 2020.
EXECUTOR:
MARLA JONES WAHL
1195 Chauncey Rhine Highway
Chauncey, Georgia 31011
ATTORNEY:
JOHN P. HARRINGTON
Smith and Harrington
P.O. Box 130
Eastman GA 31023

GPN 07
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF DODGE
IN RE: RODNEY JONES
All creditors of the Estate of RODNEY JONES, late of Dodge County, deceased, are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to law, and all persons indebted to said Estate are required to make immediate payment.
THIS 19th day of February, 2020.
EXECUTOR:
MARLA JONES WAHL
1195 Chauncey Rhine Highway
Chauncey, Georgia 31011
ATTORNEY:
JOHN P. HARRINGTON
Smith and Harrington
P.O. Box 130
Eastman GA 31023

1008
DIVORCES

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
STEPHANIE HOLDEN, Plaintiff
ELMER JAMES HOLDEN, Defendant
Civil Action File No. 20V-8785
NOTICE OF SUMMONS – SERVICE BY PUBLICATION
TO: ELMER JAMES HOLDEN, Defendant Named Above:
You are hereby notified that the above-styled action seeking, DIVORCE, was filed against you in said court on JANUARY 16, 2020, and that by reason of an order for service of summons by publication entered by the court on JANUARY 16, 2020, you are hereby commanded and required to file with the clerk of said court and service upon STEPHANIE HOLDEN plaintiff, whose address is 115 SWANSON CIRCLE; EASTMAN, GEORGIA 31023, an answer to the complaint within sixty (60) days of the date of the order for service by publication. If you fail to do so, judgment by default will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the complaint.
Witness the Honorable C. MICHAEL JOHNSON, Judge of said Court.
This 16th day of JANUARY, 2020.
RHETT WALKER
Clerk of Superior Court
Dodge County

1009
ELECTION NOTICES

GPN 09
Organizing meeting for the Dodge County Democratic Party/Committee Officers/Executive Committee will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. - Noon at the City Hall Council Chamber; 333 College Street; Eastman, Georgia. Call 478-285-9019 for more information.

1011
FORECLOSURES

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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 DAVID CHRISTIAN KNIGHT to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as grantee, as nominee for FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION, its successors and assigns, dated November 21, 2016, recorded in Deed Book 00829, Page 82, Dodge County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION by assignment recorded in Deed Book 860, Page 553, Dodge County, Georgia Records, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-THREE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SIXTY-FIVE AND 0/100 DOLLARS ($163,665.00), 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 MARCH, 2020, 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.
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION 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: FREEDOM MORTGAGE, 10500 KINKAID DR. STE. 300, FISHERS, IN 46037, 855-690-5900.
TO THE BEST KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF OF THE UNDERSIGNED, THE PARTY IN POSSESSION OF THE PROPERTY IS DAVID CHRISTIAN KNIGHT OR A TENANT OR TENANTS AND SAID PROPERTY IS MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1350 RODDY HWY, 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.
FREEDOM MORTGAGE
CORPORATION
as Attorney in Fact for
DAVID CHRISTIAN KNIGHT
MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC
1544 Old Alabama Road
Roswell, GA 30076
www.foreclosurehotline.net

EXHIBIT “A”
THE LAND HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO IS SITUATED IN THE CITY OF EASTMAN, COUNTY OF DODGE, STATE OF GA, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND CONTAINING 6.77 ACRES LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 205 OF THE 19TH LAND DISTRICT OF DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA AND SHOWN ON A PLAT OF SURVEY PREPARED BY T. JERRY PEACOCK SR., REGISTERED SURVEYOR, DATED MAY 10, 2010 AND RECORDED AT PLAT BOOK 39 PAGE 78, IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE SUPERIOR COURT OF DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA. SAID PLAT AND THE RECORD THEREOF ARE INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE HEREIN IN AID OF THIS DESCRIPTION. SAID TRACT IS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: FROM AN IRON PIN LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE LAND LOT LINE DIVIDING LAND LOTS 204 AND 205 IN THE SAID LAND DISTRICT WITH THE NORTHEASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY OF COUNTY ROAD 195 (RODDY HIGHWAY), SAID POINT BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE PROPERTY HEREIN CONVEYED. RUN THENCE NORTH 47 DEGREES 25 MINUTES 20 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 1016.14 FEET TO A POINT. THENCE RUN SOUTH 47 DEGREES 54 MINUTES 13 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 173.72 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE RUN SOUTH 14 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 02 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 256.13 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE RUN SOUTH 46 DEGREES 36 MINUTES 26 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 719.95 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTHEASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY OF COUNTY ROAD 195; THENCE RUN NORTH 60 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 01 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 188.05 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE RUN NORTH 59 DEGREES 37 MINUTES 41 SECONDS WEST A CHORD DISTANCE OF 150.32 FEET ALONG THE NORTHEASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY OF COUNTY ROAD 195 TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE PROPERTY HEREIN CONVEYED.
BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED FROM KEITH CROOMS TO DAVID CHRISTIAN KNIGHT BY DEED DATED APRIL 5, 2013 AND RECORDED APRIL 9, 2013 IN BOOK 730 PAGE 232 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS.
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NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER
GEORGIA, DODGE COUNTY
On August 30, 2013, JANE S. GILMAN delivered to ROBINS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION n/k/a ROBINS FINANCIAL CREDIT UNION a certain security deed containing power of sale in order to secure indebtedness therein recited in the principal amount of $50,000.00, as shown by the record of same in Deed Book 742, Pages 3-10 of the Public Records of DODGE County, Georgia conveying the following property, to wit:
THE FOLLOWING TRACTS:
ALL THOSE TRACTS OR PARCELS OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 75 OF THE 14TH LAND DISTRICT OF DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED ON THE ATTACHED EXHIBIT A INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE, AND BEING FURTHER DESCRIBED AS THE IDENTICAL PARCELS CONVEYED TO SOLOMON PETER DAVIS KAY JONES BY WARRANTY DEED DATED JANUARY 5, 2000, AND RECORDED AT DEED BOOK 346, PAGE 216-217, DODGE COUNTY LAND RECORDS.

TRACT 1:
ALL THAT CERTAIN TRACT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATED, LYING AND BEING IN THE 14TH LAND DISTRICT OF DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, BEING A FRACTIONAL PART OF ORIGINAL LOT NUMBER SEVENTY-FIVE (75) AND CONTAINED WITHIN THE FOLLOWING LINES:
BEGINNING AT A STAKE CORNER ON THE SOUTH BOUNDARY OF THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF THE SEABOARD RAILWAY AT A POINT TWO THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED AND TEN (2110) FEET WEST OF THE INTERSECTION OF SAID RAILWAY RIGHT-OF-WAY BOUNDARY AND THE DODGE-TELFAIR COUNTY LINE, RUNNING THENCE SOUTH EIGHT DEGREES WEST AND WITH THE PROPERTY LINE OF JONES LUMBER COMPANY A DISTANCE OF ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-EIGHTY (138) FEET TO A STAKE CORNER, THENCE RUNNING NORTH SEVENTY-FIVE DEGREES WEST THREE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FIVE (335) FEET TO A STAKE CORNER, THENCE RUNNING NORTH SIXTEEN DEGREES EAST ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-EIGHT (138) FEET TO A STAKE CORNER ON THE SOUTH BOUNDARY OF THE SAID SEABOARD RAILWAY RIGHT-OF-WAY, THENCE RUNNING WITH THE SAID RAILWAY BOUNDARY AND WITH A ONE DEGREE CURVE ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-ONE (181) FEET TO A STAKE CORNER, THENCE RUNNING SOUTH SEVENTY-FOUR DEGREES EAST AND RUNNING WITH SAID RAILWAY BOUNDARY ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FIVE (135) FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, THE SAID PARCEL OF LAND CONTAINING ONE (1) ACRE AND THE SAME BEING A PART OF THE LANDS CONVEYED TO M.C. JONES BY THE JONES LUMBER COMPANY UNDER DATE OF MARCH 25, 1947 AND RECORDED IN THE LAND RECORDS OF DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, IN DEED BOOK 62, PAGES 317-318.

TRACT II:
ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN LOT OF LAND NO. 75 IN THE 14TH LAND DISTRICT OF DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: TO FIND THE POINT OF BEGINNING, BEGIN AT THE WEST CORNER OF SAID LOT OF LAND AND RUN THENCE ALONG THE SOUTHWEST LOT LINE IN A DIRECTION OF SOUTH FORTY-SIX (46) DEGREES EAST A DISTANCE OF FIVE HUNDRED THIRTY-SEVEN (537) FEET TO LANDS OF G.C. JONES; THENCE RUNNING ALONG SAID G.C. JONES LANDS IN A DIRECTION OF NORTH SIXTY-EIGHT (68) DEGREES EAST A DISTANCE OF ONE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FIFTY-FIVE (1655) FEET TO LANDS NOW OR FORMERLY OWNED BY KENNETH C. JONES; THENCE RUNNING ALONG SAID KENNETH C. JONES LANDS IN A DIRECTION OF NORTH TWO (2) DEGREES EAST A DISTANCE OF TWO HUNDRED THIRTY (230) FEET, THIS IS THE POINT OF BEGINNING, SAID POINT OF BEGINNING BEING LOCATED AT THE NORTHWESTERLY CORNER OF LANDS NOW OR FORMERLY OF KENNETH C. JONES AND FROM SAID POINT OF BEGINNING RUNNING ALONG LANDS OF KENNETH C. JONES IN A DIRECTION OF SOUTH EIGHTY-SEVEN (87) DEGREES EAST A DISTANCE OF THREE HUNDRED TWENTY (320) FEET; THENCE RUNNING IN A DIRECTION OF NORTH EIGHT (8) DEGREES EAST A DISTANCE OF SIXTY-TWO (62) FEET TO OTHER LANDS OWN OR FORMERLY OWNED BY M. CHARLES JONES; THENCE RUNNING ALONG OTHER LANDS OF M. CHARLES JONES IN A DIRECTION OF NORTH SEVENTY-FIVE (75) DEGREES WEST A DISTANCE OF THREE HUNDRED THIRTY-FIVE (335) FEET TO LANDS NOW OR FORMERLY OWNED BY MRS. RUBY E. JONES; THENCE RUNNING IN A DIRECTION OF SOUTH TWO (2) DEGREES EAST A DISTANCE OF ONE HUNDRED TWENTY FIVE (125) FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, SAID PROPERTY BEING BOUNDED ON THE NORTHERLY SIDE BY OTHER LANDS NOW OR FORMERLY OF M. CHARLES JONES, ON THE WESTERLY SIDE BY LANDS NOW OR FORMERLY OWNED BY MRS. RUBY E. JONES, ON THE SOUTHERLY SIDE BY LANDS NOW OR FORMERLY OWNED BY KENNETH C. JONES AND ON THE EASTERLY SIDE BY A ROADWAY NOW OR FORMERLY OWNED BY KENNETH C. JONES.
BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO JANE S. GILMAN BY ADMINISTRATORS’ DEED FROM MILTON M. FERRELL, JR., AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF SOLOMON PETER DAVIS, DECEASED AS RECORDED 12/31/2003 IN BOOK 463 AT PAGE 92.

COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 218 RAILROAD ST, MILAN, GA 31060

This security deed was executed to secure a debt evidenced by a note, and the amount and terms and conditions of the debt are shown in the security deed.
The debt secured by this security deed has been and is hereby declared due because of, among possible events of default, the transfer of property without the consent of the lender, failure to maintain insurance on the property and non-payment of the monthly installments of said loan.
THEREFORE, according to the terms of this security deed and the applicable law, the undersigned will, after proper advertisement, sell the above described property to the highest bidder, for cash, on TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2020, during the legal hours of sale before the Courthouse door in DODGE County, Georgia. This property will be sold as the property of Jane S. Gilman and the sale will be subject to the following: any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are liens, whether or not due and payable), any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the security deed first set out above. The proceeds of the sale will be used first to the payment of the debt to the undersigned, including principal, interest, attorneys fees and expenses, and the balance, if any, will be distributed as provided by law.
ROBINS FINANCIAL CREDIT UNION is the only entity with the authority to negotiate, amend and modify the terms of the Note and Security Deed. ROBINS FINANCIAL CREDIT UNION’S ADDRESS IS 803 WATSON BOULEVARD, WARNER ROBINS, GEORGIA 31095. WENDY CHRISTIAN at ROBINS FINANCIAL CREDIT UNION may be contacted by telephone at 923-3773 extension 2401.
To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the property is now in the possession of JANE S. GILMAN.
ROBINS FINANCIAL
CREDIT UNION
Attorney in fact for
JANE S. GILMAN
KIRBY R. MOORE
Attorney at Law
961 Walnut Street
Macon, GA 31201
478-743-70260

1015
NAME CHANGE

GPN 15
NOTICE OF PETITION TO CHANGE NAME
STATE OF GEORGIA
DODGE COUNTY
Notice is hereby given that RONALD EDWARD DANIELS, the undersigned attorney at law, filed a petition to the Superior Court of Dodge County, Georgia, on the 4th day of February 2020 praying for a change in the name of PEYTON NICOLE SHEFFIELD to LEO JOSEPH SHEFFIELD. 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.
Dated February 4, 2020.
DANIELS LAW LLC
/s/Ronald Edward Daniels
RONALD EDWARD DANIELS
Georgia Bar No.: 540854
Counsel for Petitioner
P.O. BOX 4939
Eastman, GA 31023
478.227.7331 (t)
478.352.0173 (f)
ron@dlawllc.com
rondanielslaw.com

gpn 15
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
In Re: HUI LAN ZHANG
Civil Action File No. 20V-8814
NOTICE OF PETITION TO CHANGE NAME
GEORGIA, DODGE COUNTY
Notice is hereby given that HUI LAN ZHANG, the undersigned, filed his Petition to the Superior Court of DODGE County, Georgia on the 10th day of FEBRUARY 2020, praying for a change in the name of petitioner from HUI LAN ZHANG to NANCY HUI LAN ZHANG.
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 10th day of FEBRUARY, 2020.
HUI LAN ZHANG
Petitioner prose

1018
PROBATE NOTICES

GPN 18
PROBATE COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
In Re: Estate of WILLIAM CAMPBELL VAUGHN,
Deceased
Estate No.: P-20-9283
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
NOTICE
GEORGIA, DODGE COUNTY PROBATE COURT
TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:
BRANDE B. VAUGHN has petitioned to be appointed Administrator of the Estate of WILLIAM CAMPBELL VAUGHN, 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. Section 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 FEBRUARY 27, 2020.
All pleadings/objections must be signed before a Notary Public or before a Probate Court Clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your pleadings/objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact Probate Court personnel at the following address/telephone number for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed, a hearing will be scheduled at a later date. If no objections are filed, the Petition may be granted without a hearing.
s/AL MCCRANIE,
Probate Judge
643 Pearl Bates Avenue
Eastman, Georgia 31023
JOSEPH I. MARCHANT, LLC
Attorney at Law
Post Office Box 4218
Eastman, Georgia 31023
Telephone No.: 478-374-1505
Facsimile No.: 478-374-1512

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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: ESTATE OF TERRY LEE MYERS, JR.,
DECEASED
ESTATE NO. P20-9285
NOTICE
The Petition of TONYA LYNN MYERS, 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 March 18, 2020.
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
P.O. Box 4256
643 Pearl Bates Ave
Eastman GA 31023
478-374-3775

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 DECEMBER 10, 2019, said property was seized by the undersigned agency in Dodge County, Georgia:
FIVE HUNDRED TWENTY DOLLARS ($520.00) IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY; 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO (VIN: 2GCEC19V521256644); STIHL LEAF BLOWER, POULAN PRO CHAINSAW; RED PUSH-LAWNMOWER WITH BRIGGS AND STRATON ENGINE.
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 17th day of JANUARY, 2020.
NICHOLAS PARKERSON
Assistant District Attorney
Oconee Judicial Circuit
P.O. Box 1027
5401 Anson Avenue, Room 200
Eastman, GA 31023
Seizing Agency:
TREY WILLIAMS
Oconee Drug Task Force
327 Pearl Bates Avenue
Eastman, Georgia 31023

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 JANUARY 4, 2020, said property was seized by the undersigned agency in Dodge County, Georgia:
ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,000.00) 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 17th day of JANUARY, 2020.
NICHOLAS 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

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 JANUARY 3, 2020, said property was seized by the undersigned agency in Dodge County, Georgia:
SEVEN HUNDRED TWENTY FIVE DOLLARS ($725.00) 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 17th day of JANUARY, 2020.
NICHOLAS PARKERSON
Assistant District Attorney
Oconee Judicial Circuit
P.O. Box 1027
5401 Anson Avenue, Room 200
Eastman, GA 31023
Seizing Agency:
SHERIFF LYNN SHEFFIELD
Dodge County Sheriff’s Office
85 Industrial Blvd.
Eastman, Georgia 31023

1007
DEBTORS AND CREDITORS

GPN 07
State of Georgia
County of Dodge.
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
All creditors of the Estate of JOAN R. WARREN, 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 13th day of January 2020.
Estate of JOAN R. WARREN
JESSICA DEANNA WARREN SANDERS, Executrix
1126 John Edge Road
Chester, GA 31012
MARGARET GREER EVANS
Attorney at Law
478-272-2885

Gpn 07
State of Georgia
County of Dodge.
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
All creditors of the Estate of JACKIE D. WARREN 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 13th day of January 2020.
Estate of JACKIE D. WARREN
JESSICA DEANNA WARREN SANDERS, Executrix
1126 John Edge Road
Chester, GA 31012
MARGARET GREER EVANS
Attorney at Law
478-272-2885

GPN 07
PROBATE COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
In Re: Estate of SARA NELL ANDERSON, Deceased
PETITION TO PROBATE WILL IN SOLEMN FORM
Estate No.: P-20-9280
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
All creditors of the Estate of SARA NELL ANDERSON are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned in accordance with the law, and all persons indebted to said Estate are required to make immediate payment to me.
This the 14th day of January, 2020.
JAMES W. ANDERSON
as Executor of the
Estate of SARA NELL
ANDERSON
961 Streamwater Cove
Lawrenceville, GA 30015

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PROBATE COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
In Re: Estate of RANDY A. JOHNSON
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION WITH WILL ANNEXED
Estate No.: P-19-9272
IN RE: ESTATE OF RANDY A. JOHNSON
All creditors of the Estate of RANDY A. JOHNSON are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned in accordance with the law, and all persons indebted to said Estate are required to make immediate payment to me.
This the 13th day of January, 2020.
JUSTIN ALLEN JOHNSON,
Administrator with the Will annexed of the
Estate of RANDY A.
JOHNSON, Deceased
JUSTIN ALLEN JOHNSON
31 Easton Trace
Adairsville, GA 30103
678-918-0418

Gpn 07
PROBATE COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
In Re: Estate of ESTELLE J. SHEFFIELD, Deceased
PETITION TO PROBATE WILL IN SOLEMN FORM
Estate No.: P-20-9279
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
All creditors of the Estate of ESTELLE J. SHEFFIELD are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned in accordance with the law, and all persons indebted to said Estate are required to make immediate payment to me.
This the 14th day of January, 2020.
JOSEPH O. JONES
as Co-Executor of the
Estate of ESTELLE J.
SHEFFIELD, Deceased
SUSAN CARLETTE
WILLIAMS
as Co-Executor of the
ESTATE OF ESTELLE J.
SHEFFIELD, Deceased
5500 1st Avenue
Eastman, GA 31023

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PROBATE COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
In Re: Estate of MICHAEL REUBEN HAMBRICK, Deceased
Petition to Probate Will in Solemn Form
Estate No.: P-20-9282
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
All creditors of the Estate of MICHAEL REUBEN HAMBRICK are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned in accordance with the law, and all persons indebted to said Estate are required to make immediate payment to me.
This the 27th day of January, 2020.
KRISTI NIBLETT,
Executor of the
Estate of MICHAEL REUBEN HAMBRICK, Deceased
150 Peacock Niblett Lane
Eastman, GA 31023

Gpn 07
PROBATE COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
In Re: Estate of JOE HOLLIS GOODE, Deceased
Petition to Probate Will in Solemn Form
Estate No.: P-20-9281
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
All creditors of the Estate of JOE HOLLIS GOODE are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned in accordance with the law, and all persons indebted to said Estate are required to make immediate payment to me.
This the 27th day of January, 2020.
MARJORIE PADGETT GOODE
as Executor of the
Estate of JOE HOLLIS GOODE, Deceased
5507 Creighton Street
Eastman, GA 31023

gpn 07
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF DODGE
IN RE: ESTATE OF JANICE P. FRIEL
All creditors of the Estate of JANICE P. FRIEL, are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned in accordance with the law, and all persons indebted to said Estate are required to make immediate payment to me.
This the 3rd day of FEBRUARY, 2020.
WHITNEY BROWN WEIGEL
Executor of the Estate of
JANICE P. FRIEL, Deceased
11505 Joshua’s Bend Drive
Tampa, FL 33612

GPN 07
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF DODGE
IN RE: WILMER CURTIS JONES SR.
All creditors of the Estate of WILMER CURTIS JONES SR., late of Dodge County, deceased, are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to law, and all persons indebted to said Estate are required to make immediate payment.
THIS 12th day of February, 2020.
EXECUTOR: DEBBIE MULLIS
500 Highland Lakes Drive
Eastman, Georgia 31023
ATTORNEY:
JOHN P. HARRINGTON
Smith and Harrington
P.O. Box 130
Eastman, GA 31023

GPN 07
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
All creditors of the Estate of JOYCE JACQUELENE JONES, 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 6th day of February, 2020.
RICHARD M. JONES
P.O. Box 4365
Eastman, GA 31023
Executor, Estate of JOYCE
JACQUELENE JONES
CANNON LAW FIRM, LLC
Attorney for said Estate
P. O. Box 55270
McRae, GA 31055
Phone: 229-868-6065

1009
ELECTION NOTICES

GPN 09
Organizing meeting for the Dodge County Democratic Party/Committee Officers/Executive Committee will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. - Noon at the City Hall Council Chamber; 333 College Street; Eastman, Georgia. Call 478-285-9019 for more information.

1011
FORECLOSURES

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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 DAVID CHRISTIAN KNIGHT to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as grantee, as nominee for FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION, its successors and assigns, dated November 21, 2016, recorded in Deed Book 00829, Page 82, Dodge County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION by assignment recorded in Deed Book 860, Page 553, Dodge County, Georgia Records, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-THREE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SIXTY-FIVE AND 0/100 DOLLARS ($163,665.00), 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 MARCH, 2020, 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.
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION 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: FREEDOM MORTGAGE, 10500 KINKAID DR. STE. 300, FISHERS, IN 46037, 855-690-5900.
TO THE BEST KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF OF THE UNDERSIGNED, THE PARTY IN POSSESSION OF THE PROPERTY IS DAVID CHRISTIAN KNIGHT OR A TENANT OR TENANTS AND SAID PROPERTY IS MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1350 RODDY HWY, 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.
FREEDOM MORTGAGE
CORPORATION
as Attorney in Fact for
DAVID CHRISTIAN KNIGHT
MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC
1544 Old Alabama Road
Roswell, GA 30076
www.foreclosurehotline.net

EXHIBIT “A”
THE LAND HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO IS SITUATED IN THE CITY OF EASTMAN, COUNTY OF DODGE, STATE OF GA, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND CONTAINING 6.77 ACRES LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 205 OF THE 19TH LAND DISTRICT OF DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA AND SHOWN ON A PLAT OF SURVEY PREPARED BY T. JERRY PEACOCK SR., REGISTERED SURVEYOR, DATED MAY 10, 2010 AND RECORDED AT PLAT BOOK 39 PAGE 78, IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE SUPERIOR COURT OF DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA. SAID PLAT AND THE RECORD THEREOF ARE INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE HEREIN IN AID OF THIS DESCRIPTION. SAID TRACT IS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: FROM AN IRON PIN LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE LAND LOT LINE DIVIDING LAND LOTS 204 AND 205 IN THE SAID LAND DISTRICT WITH THE NORTHEASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY OF COUNTY ROAD 195 (RODDY HIGHWAY), SAID POINT BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE PROPERTY HEREIN CONVEYED. RUN THENCE NORTH 47 DEGREES 25 MINUTES 20 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 1016.14 FEET TO A POINT. THENCE RUN SOUTH 47 DEGREES 54 MINUTES 13 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 173.72 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE RUN SOUTH 14 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 02 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 256.13 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE RUN SOUTH 46 DEGREES 36 MINUTES 26 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 719.95 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTHEASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY OF COUNTY ROAD 195; THENCE RUN NORTH 60 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 01 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 188.05 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE RUN NORTH 59 DEGREES 37 MINUTES 41 SECONDS WEST A CHORD DISTANCE OF 150.32 FEET ALONG THE NORTHEASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY OF COUNTY ROAD 195 TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE PROPERTY HEREIN CONVEYED.
BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED FROM KEITH CROOMS TO DAVID CHRISTIAN KNIGHT BY DEED DATED APRIL 5, 2013 AND RECORDED APRIL 9, 2013 IN BOOK 730 PAGE 232 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS.
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NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER
GEORGIA, DODGE COUNTY
On August 30, 2013, JANE S. GILMAN delivered to ROBINS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION n/k/a ROBINS FINANCIAL CREDIT UNION a certain security deed containing power of sale in order to secure indebtedness therein recited in the principal amount of $50,000.00, as shown by the record of same in Deed Book 742, Pages 3-10 of the Public Records of DODGE County, Georgia conveying the following property, to wit:
THE FOLLOWING TRACTS:
ALL THOSE TRACTS OR PARCELS OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 75 OF THE 14TH LAND DISTRICT OF DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED ON THE ATTACHED EXHIBIT A INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE, AND BEING FURTHER DESCRIBED AS THE IDENTICAL PARCELS CONVEYED TO SOLOMON PETER DAVIS KAY JONES BY WARRANTY DEED DATED JANUARY 5, 2000, AND RECORDED AT DEED BOOK 346, PAGE 216-217, DODGE COUNTY LAND RECORDS.

TRACT 1:
ALL THAT CERTAIN TRACT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATED, LYING AND BEING IN THE 14TH LAND DISTRICT OF DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, BEING A FRACTIONAL PART OF ORIGINAL LOT NUMBER SEVENTY-FIVE (75) AND CONTAINED WITHIN THE FOLLOWING LINES:
BEGINNING AT A STAKE CORNER ON THE SOUTH BOUNDARY OF THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF THE SEABOARD RAILWAY AT A POINT TWO THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED AND TEN (2110) FEET WEST OF THE INTERSECTION OF SAID RAILWAY RIGHT-OF-WAY BOUNDARY AND THE DODGE-TELFAIR COUNTY LINE, RUNNING THENCE SOUTH EIGHT DEGREES WEST AND WITH THE PROPERTY LINE OF JONES LUMBER COMPANY A DISTANCE OF ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-EIGHTY (138) FEET TO A STAKE CORNER, THENCE RUNNING NORTH SEVENTY-FIVE DEGREES WEST THREE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FIVE (335) FEET TO A STAKE CORNER, THENCE RUNNING NORTH SIXTEEN DEGREES EAST ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-EIGHT (138) FEET TO A STAKE CORNER ON THE SOUTH BOUNDARY OF THE SAID SEABOARD RAILWAY RIGHT-OF-WAY, THENCE RUNNING WITH THE SAID RAILWAY BOUNDARY AND WITH A ONE DEGREE CURVE ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-ONE (181) FEET TO A STAKE CORNER, THENCE RUNNING SOUTH SEVENTY-FOUR DEGREES EAST AND RUNNING WITH SAID RAILWAY BOUNDARY ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FIVE (135) FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, THE SAID PARCEL OF LAND CONTAINING ONE (1) ACRE AND THE SAME BEING A PART OF THE LANDS CONVEYED TO M.C. JONES BY THE JONES LUMBER COMPANY UNDER DATE OF MARCH 25, 1947 AND RECORDED IN THE LAND RECORDS OF DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, IN DEED BOOK 62, PAGES 317-318.

TRACT II:
ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN LOT OF LAND NO. 75 IN THE 14TH LAND DISTRICT OF DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: TO FIND THE POINT OF BEGINNING, BEGIN AT THE WEST CORNER OF SAID LOT OF LAND AND RUN THENCE ALONG THE SOUTHWEST LOT LINE IN A DIRECTION OF SOUTH FORTY-SIX (46) DEGREES EAST A DISTANCE OF FIVE HUNDRED THIRTY-SEVEN (537) FEET TO LANDS OF G.C. JONES; THENCE RUNNING ALONG SAID G.C. JONES LANDS IN A DIRECTION OF NORTH SIXTY-EIGHT (68) DEGREES EAST A DISTANCE OF ONE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FIFTY-FIVE (1655) FEET TO LANDS NOW OR FORMERLY OWNED BY KENNETH C. JONES; THENCE RUNNING ALONG SAID KENNETH C. JONES LANDS IN A DIRECTION OF NORTH TWO (2) DEGREES EAST A DISTANCE OF TWO HUNDRED THIRTY (230) FEET, THIS IS THE POINT OF BEGINNING, SAID POINT OF BEGINNING BEING LOCATED AT THE NORTHWESTERLY CORNER OF LANDS NOW OR FORMERLY OF KENNETH C. JONES AND FROM SAID POINT OF BEGINNING RUNNING ALONG LANDS OF KENNETH C. JONES IN A DIRECTION OF SOUTH EIGHTY-SEVEN (87) DEGREES EAST A DISTANCE OF THREE HUNDRED TWENTY (320) FEET; THENCE RUNNING IN A DIRECTION OF NORTH EIGHT (8) DEGREES EAST A DISTANCE OF SIXTY-TWO (62) FEET TO OTHER LANDS OWN OR FORMERLY OWNED BY M. CHARLES JONES; THENCE RUNNING ALONG OTHER LANDS OF M. CHARLES JONES IN A DIRECTION OF NORTH SEVENTY-FIVE (75) DEGREES WEST A DISTANCE OF THREE HUNDRED THIRTY-FIVE (335) FEET TO LANDS NOW OR FORMERLY OWNED BY MRS. RUBY E. JONES; THENCE RUNNING IN A DIRECTION OF SOUTH TWO (2) DEGREES EAST A DISTANCE OF ONE HUNDRED TWENTY FIVE (125) FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, SAID PROPERTY BEING BOUNDED ON THE NORTHERLY SIDE BY OTHER LANDS NOW OR FORMERLY OF M. CHARLES JONES, ON THE WESTERLY SIDE BY LANDS NOW OR FORMERLY OWNED BY MRS. RUBY E. JONES, ON THE SOUTHERLY SIDE BY LANDS NOW OR FORMERLY OWNED BY KENNETH C. JONES AND ON THE EASTERLY SIDE BY A ROADWAY NOW OR FORMERLY OWNED BY KENNETH C. JONES.
BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO JANE S. GILMAN BY ADMINISTRATORS’ DEED FROM MILTON M. FERRELL, JR., AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF SOLOMON PETER DAVIS, DECEASED AS RECORDED 12/31/2003 IN BOOK 463 AT PAGE 92.

COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 218 RAILROAD ST, MILAN, GA 31060

This security deed was executed to secure a debt evidenced by a note, and the amount and terms and conditions of the debt are shown in the security deed.
The debt secured by this security deed has been and is hereby declared due because of, among possible events of default, the transfer of property without the consent of the lender, failure to maintain insurance on the property and non-payment of the monthly installments of said loan.
THEREFORE, according to the terms of this security deed and the applicable law, the undersigned will, after proper advertisement, sell the above described property to the highest bidder, for cash, on TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2020, during the legal hours of sale before the Courthouse door in DODGE County, Georgia. This property will be sold as the property of Jane S. Gilman and the sale will be subject to the following: any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are liens, whether or not due and payable), any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the security deed first set out above. The proceeds of the sale will be used first to the payment of the debt to the undersigned, including principal, interest, attorneys fees and expenses, and the balance, if any, will be distributed as provided by law.
ROBINS FINANCIAL CREDIT UNION is the only entity with the authority to negotiate, amend and modify the terms of the Note and Security Deed. ROBINS FINANCIAL CREDIT UNION’S ADDRESS IS 803 WATSON BOULEVARD, WARNER ROBINS, GEORGIA 31095. WENDY CHRISTIAN at ROBINS FINANCIAL CREDIT UNION may be contacted by telephone at 923-3773 extension 2401.
To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the property is now in the possession of JANE S. GILMAN.
ROBINS FINANCIAL
CREDIT UNION
Attorney in fact for
JANE S. GILMAN
KIRBY R. MOORE
Attorney at Law
961 Walnut Street
Macon, GA 31201
478-743-70260

1014
MISCELLANEOUS

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
v.
0.243 ACRES OF LAND; AND WALTHALL OIL COMPANY; HEIRS OF FLOYD MCRAE
HARRELL; HEIRS OF ROBERT MCRAE HARRELL; HEIRS OF GERTRUDE LINZY
HARRELL; MICHAEL FRANK CLEMENTS, AS EXECUTOR UNDER THE LAST WILL
AND TESTAMENT OF FANNIE LAURA HARRELL CLEMENTS; HEIRS OF JAMES ROBERT HARRELL; PAMELA G. HARRELL; KATIE STAPLES; KIMBERLY
MAZZA; ROBERT BRYANT HARRELL; MARVIN D. HARRELL; AND DONNA BOWEN, INDIVIDUALLY
CASE NO. 19V-8739
Parcel 6A
NOTICE OF SUMMONS
TO: HEIRS OF FLOYD MCRAE HARRELL; HEIRS OF ROBERT MCRAE HARRELL; HEIRS OF GERTRUDE LINZY HARRELL; MICHAEL FRANK CLEMENTS, AS EXECUTOR UNDER THE WILL OF FANNIE LAURA HARRELL CLEMENTS; HEIRS OF JAMES ROBERT HARRELL; MARVIN D. HARRELL; AND DONNA BOWEN
You are hereby notified that the above-styled condemnation action was filed against you in said court on November 14, 2019, and that by reason of an Order for service of summons by publication entered by the court on January 8, 2020, you are hereby commanded and required to file with the clerk of said court and serve upon MARCY GLOVER BRIDGES, Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is HARRIS & JAMES, LLP, 3573 VINEVILLE AVENUE, P.O. BOX 4866, MACON, GEORGIA 31208, an answer to the complaint within sixty (60) days of the date of the order for service by publication.
Witness the HONORABLE C. MICHAEL JOHNSON, judge of said court.
This the 8th day of January, 2020.
RHETT WALKER
Clerk of Superior Court
Dodge County, Georgia

1015
NAME CHANGE

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO CHANGE NAME
STATE OF GEORGIA
DODGE COUNTY
Notice is hereby given that RONALD EDWARD DANIELS, the undersigned attorney at law, filed a petition to the Superior Court of Dodge County, Georgia, on the 4th day of February 2020 praying for a change in the name of PEYTON NICOLE SHEFFIELD to LEO JOSEPH SHEFFIELD. 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.
Dated February 4, 2020.
DANIELS LAW LLC
/s/Ronald Edward Daniels
RONALD EDWARD DANIELS
Georgia Bar No.: 540854
Counsel for Petitioner
P.O. BOX 4939
Eastman, GA 31023
478.227.7331 (t)
478.352.0173 (f)
ron@dlawllc.com
rondanielslaw.com

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
In Re: HUI LAN ZHANG
Civil Action File No. 20V-8814
NOTICE OF PETITION TO CHANGE NAME
GEORGIA, DODGE COUNTY
Notice is hereby given that HUI LAN ZHANG, the undersigned, filed his Petition to the Superior Court of DODGE County, Georgia on the 10th day of FEBRUARY 2020, praying for a change in the name of petitioner from HUI LAN ZHANG to NANCY HUI LAN ZHANG.
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 10th day of FEBRUARY, 2020.
HUI LAN ZHANG
Petitioner prose

1018
PROBATE NOTICES

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PROBATE COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
In Re: Estate of WILLIAM CAMPBELL VAUGHN,
Deceased
Estate No.: P-20-9283
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
NOTICE
GEORGIA, DODGE COUNTY PROBATE COURT
TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:
BRANDE B. VAUGHN has petitioned to be appointed Administrator of the Estate of WILLIAM CAMPBELL VAUGHN, 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. Section 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 FEBRUARY 27, 2020.
All pleadings/objections must be signed before a Notary Public or before a Probate Court Clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your pleadings/objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact Probate Court personnel at the following address/telephone number for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed, a hearing will be scheduled at a later date. If no objections are filed, the Petition may be granted without a hearing.
s/AL MCCRANIE,
Probate Judge
643 Pearl Bates Avenue
Eastman, Georgia 31023
JOSEPH I. MARCHANT, LLC
Attorney at Law
Post Office Box 4218
Eastman, Georgia 31023
Telephone No.: 478-374-1505
Facsimile No.: 478-374-1512

1020
DELINQUENT TAXES

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NOTICE
FORECLOSURE OF RIGHT OF REDEMPTION
NOTICE TO:
CARE 2 INVEST, LLC. AND ALL PERSONS KNOWN OR UNKNOWN WHO CLAIM OR MIGHT CLAIM ADVERSELY TO PLAINTIFF’S TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS MAP AND PARCEL # 025 048W02, DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, And all other occupants or parties having an interest in the property described below:
PURSUANT TO O.C.G.A. 48-4-45 ET SEQ
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT:
The right to redeem the following described property, to wit:
Map and Parcel # 025 048W02
ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 141, 15TH DISTRICT, DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, CONSISTING OF 3.99 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, BEING LOT 2, AS SHOWN IN PLAT BOOK, 34, PAGE 95, AND IS A PORTION OF THAT PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN A DEED OF RECORD IN DEED BOOK 537, PAGE 8, DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA PUBLIC RECORDS.
WILL EXPIRE AND BE FOREVER FORECLOSED AND BARRED ON THE 7TH DAY OF MARCH, 2020.
The tax deed to which this notice relates are dated the 7th day of August, 2018, and is recorded in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Dodge County, Georgia in Deed Book 863, Page 437.
The property may be redeemed at any time before 5:00 p.m. on the 7th day of March, 2020, by payment of the redemption price as fixed and provided by law to the undersigned at the following address:
JOHN P. HARRINGTON
SMITH AND HARRINGTON
Attorneys at law
P.O. Box 130
5425 Anson Avenue
Eastman, GA 31023
(478) 374-3488
Please be governed accordingly.
JOHN P. HARRINGTON,
attorney for
KINGSLEY HORTON

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NOTICE
FORECLOSURE OF RIGHT OF REDEMPTION
NOTICE TO:
CARE 2 INVEST, LLC. AND ALL PERSONS KNOWN OR UNKNOWN WHO CLAIM OR MIGHT CLAIM ADVERSELY TO PLAINTIFF’S TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS MAP AND PARCEL # 025 048W13, DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, And all other occupants or parties having an interest in the property described below:
PURSUANT TO
O.C.G.A. 48-4-45 ET SEQ
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT:
The right to redeem the following described property, to wit:
Map and Parcel # 025 048W13
ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 141, 15TH DISTRICT, DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, CONSISTING OF 3.36 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, BEING LOT 13, AS SHOWN IN PLAT BOOK, 34, PAGE 95, AND IS A PORTION OF THAT PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN A DEED OF RECORD IN DEED BOOK 537, PAGE 8, DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA PUBLIC RECORDS.
WILL EXPIRE AND BE FOREVER FORECLOSED AND BARRED ON THE 7TH DAY OF MARCH, 2020.
The tax deed to which this notice relates are dated the 7th day of August, 2018, and is recorded in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Dodge County, Georgia in Deed Book 863, Page 443.
The property may be redeemed at any time before 5:00 p.m. on the 7th day of March, 2020, by payment of the redemption price as fixed and provided by law to the undersigned at the following address:
JOHN P. HARRINGTON
SMITH AND HARRINGTON
Attorneys at law
P.O. Box 130
5425 Anson Avenue
Eastman, GA 31023
(478) 374-3488
Please be governed accordingly.
JOHN P. HARRINGTON,
attorney for
KINGSLEY HORTON

1004
CONDEMNATIONS

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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 DECEMBER 26, 2019, said property was seized by the undersigned agency in Dodge County, Georgia:
SEVEN HUNDRED SIXTY TWO DOLLARS ($762.00) 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 13TH day of JANUARY, 2020.
NICOLAS PARKERSON
Assistant District Attorney
Oconee Judicial Circuit
P.O. Box 1027
5401 Anson Avenue, Room 200
Eastman, GA 31023
Seizing Agency:
SHERIFF LYNN SHEFFIELD
Dodge County Sheriff’s Office
85 Industrial Blvd.
Eastman, Georgia 31023

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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 DECEMBER 9, 2019, said property was seized by the undersigned agency in Dodge County, Georgia:
SEVEN HUNDRED FORTY DOLLARS ($740.00) 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 13TH day of JANUARY, 2020.
NICOLAS PARKERSON
Assistant District Attorney
Oconee Judicial Circuit
P.O. Box 1027
5401 Anson Avenue, Room 200
Eastman, GA 31023
Seizing Agency:
SHERIFF LYNN SHEFFIELD
Dodge County Sheriff’s Office
85 Industrial Blvd.
Eastman, Georgia 31023

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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 DECEMBER 10, 2019, said property was seized by the undersigned agency in Dodge County, Georgia:
FIVE HUNDRED TWENTY DOLLARS ($520.00) IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY; 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO (VIN: 2GCEC19V521256644); STIHL LEAF BLOWER, POULAN PRO CHAINSAW; RED PUSH-LAWNMOWER WITH BRIGGS AND STRATON ENGINE.
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 17th day of JANUARY, 2020.
NICHOLAS PARKERSON
Assistant District Attorney
Oconee Judicial Circuit
P.O. Box 1027
5401 Anson Avenue, Room 200
Eastman, GA 31023
Seizing Agency:
TREY WILLIAMS
Oconee Drug Task Force
327 Pearl Bates Avenue
Eastman, Georgia 31023
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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 JANUARY 4, 2020, said property was seized by the undersigned agency in Dodge County, Georgia:
ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,000.00) 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 17th day of JANUARY, 2020.
NICHOLAS 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

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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 JANUARY 3, 2020, said property was seized by the undersigned agency in Dodge County, Georgia:
SEVEN HUNDRED TWENTY FIVE DOLLARS ($725.00) 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 17th day of JANUARY, 2020.
NICHOLAS PARKERSON
Assistant District Attorney
Oconee Judicial Circuit
P.O. Box 1027
5401 Anson Avenue, Room 200
Eastman, GA 31023
Seizing Agency:
SHERIFF LYNN SHEFFIELD
Dodge County Sheriff’s Office
85 Industrial Blvd.
Eastman, Georgia 31023

1007
DEBTORS AND CREDITORS

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GEORGIA, DODGE COUNTY
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
All creditors of the Estate of JAMES RANDALL KNIGHT, 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 18th day of October 2019.
KELLI MARIE WILSON
RUSTY LEE MULLIS
Co-Executors of the Last Will & Testament of
JAMES RANDALL KNIGHT
216 E. Lewis Street
Cochran, GA 31014

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State of Georgia
County of Dodge.
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
All creditors of the Estate of JOAN R. WARREN, 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 13th day of January 2020.
Estate of JOAN R. WARREN
JESSICA DEANNA WARREN SANDERS, Executrix
1126 John Edge Road
Chester, GA 31012
MARGARET GREER EVANS
Attorney at Law
478-272-2885

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State of Georgia
County of Dodge.
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
All creditors of the Estate of JACKIE D. WARREN 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 13th day of January 2020.
Estate of JACKIE D. WARREN
JESSICA DEANNA WARREN SANDERS, Executrix
1126 John Edge Road
Chester, GA 31012
MARGARET GREER EVANS
Attorney at Law
478-272-2885

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PROBATE COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
In Re: Estate of SARA NELL ANDERSON, Deceased
PETITION TO PROBATE WILL IN SOLEMN FORM
Estate No.: P-20-9280
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
All creditors of the Estate of SARA NELL ANDERSON are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned in accordance with the law, and all persons indebted to said Estate are required to make immediate payment to me.
This the 14th day of January, 2020.
JAMES W. ANDERSON
as Executor of the
Estate of SARA NELL
ANDERSON
961 Streamwater Cove
Lawrenceville, GA 30015

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PROBATE COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
In Re: Estate of RANDY A. JOHNSON
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION WITH WILL ANNEXED
Estate No.: P-19-9272
IN RE: ESTATE OF RANDY A. JOHNSON
All creditors of the Estate of RANDY A. JOHNSON are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned in accordance with the law, and all persons indebted to said Estate are required to make immediate payment to me.
This the 13th day of January, 2020.
JUSTIN ALLEN JOHNSON,
Administrator with the Will annexed of the
Estate of RANDY A.
JOHNSON, Deceased
JUSTIN ALLEN JOHNSON
31 Easton Trace
Adairsville, GA 30103
678-918-0418

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PROBATE COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
In Re: Estate of ESTELLE J. SHEFFIELD, Deceased
PETITION TO PROBATE WILL IN SOLEMN FORM
Estate No.: P-20-9279
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
All creditors of the Estate of ESTELLE J. SHEFFIELD are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned in accordance with the law, and all persons indebted to said Estate are required to make immediate payment to me.
This the 14th day of January, 2020.
JOSEPH O. JONES
as Co-Executor of the
Estate of ESTELLE J.
SHEFFIELD, Deceased
SUSAN CARLETTE
WILLIAMS
as Co-Executor of the
ESTATE OF ESTELLE J.
SHEFFIELD, Deceased
5500 1st Avenue
Eastman, GA 31023

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PROBATE COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
In Re: Estate of MICHAEL REUBEN HAMBRICK, Deceased
Petition to Probate Will in Solemn Form
Estate No.: P-20-9282
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
All creditors of the Estate of MICHAEL REUBEN HAMBRICK are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned in accordance with the law, and all persons indebted to said Estate are required to make immediate payment to me.
This the 27th day of January, 2020.
KRISTI NIBLETT,
Executor of the
Estate of MICHAEL REUBEN HAMBRICK, Deceased
150 Peacock Niblett Lane
Eastman, GA 31023

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PROBATE COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
In Re: Estate of JOE HOLLIS GOODE, Deceased
Petition to Probate Will in Solemn Form
Estate No.: P-20-9281
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
All creditors of the Estate of JOE HOLLIS GOODE are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned in accordance with the law, and all persons indebted to said Estate are required to make immediate payment to me.
This the 27th day of January, 2020.
MARJORIE PADGETT GOODE
as Executor of the
Estate of JOE HOLLIS GOODE, Deceased
5507 Creighton Street
Eastman, GA 31023

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NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF DODGE
IN RE: ESTATE OF JANICE P. FRIEL
All creditors of the Estate of JANICE P. FRIEL, are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned in accordance with the law, and all persons indebted to said Estate are required to make immediate payment to me.
This the 3rd day of FEBRUARY, 2020.
WHITNEY BROWN WEIGEL
Executor of the Estate of
JANICE P. FRIEL, Deceased
11505 Joshua’s Bend Drive
Tampa, FL 33612

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FORECLOSURES

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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 DAVID CHRISTIAN KNIGHT to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as grantee, as nominee for FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION, its successors and assigns, dated November 21, 2016, recorded in Deed Book 00829, Page 82, Dodge County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION by assignment recorded in Deed Book 860, Page 553, Dodge County, Georgia Records, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-THREE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SIXTY-FIVE AND 0/100 DOLLARS ($163,665.00), 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 MARCH, 2020, 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.
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION 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: FREEDOM MORTGAGE, 10500 KINKAID DR. STE. 300, FISHERS, IN 46037, 855-690-5900.
TO THE BEST KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF OF THE UNDERSIGNED, THE PARTY IN POSSESSION OF THE PROPERTY IS DAVID CHRISTIAN KNIGHT OR A TENANT OR TENANTS AND SAID PROPERTY IS MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1350 RODDY HWY, 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.
FREEDOM MORTGAGE
CORPORATION
as Attorney in Fact for
DAVID CHRISTIAN KNIGHT
MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC
1544 Old Alabama Road
Roswell, GA 30076
www.foreclosurehotline.net

EXHIBIT “A”
THE LAND HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO IS SITUATED IN THE CITY OF EASTMAN, COUNTY OF DODGE, STATE OF GA, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND CONTAINING 6.77 ACRES LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 205 OF THE 19TH LAND DISTRICT OF DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA AND SHOWN ON A PLAT OF SURVEY PREPARED BY T. JERRY PEACOCK SR., REGISTERED SURVEYOR, DATED MAY 10, 2010 AND RECORDED AT PLAT BOOK 39 PAGE 78, IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE SUPERIOR COURT OF DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA. SAID PLAT AND THE RECORD THEREOF ARE INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE HEREIN IN AID OF THIS DESCRIPTION. SAID TRACT IS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: FROM AN IRON PIN LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE LAND LOT LINE DIVIDING LAND LOTS 204 AND 205 IN THE SAID LAND DISTRICT WITH THE NORTHEASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY OF COUNTY ROAD 195 (RODDY HIGHWAY), SAID POINT BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE PROPERTY HEREIN CONVEYED. RUN THENCE NORTH 47 DEGREES 25 MINUTES 20 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 1016.14 FEET TO A POINT. THENCE RUN SOUTH 47 DEGREES 54 MINUTES 13 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 173.72 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE RUN SOUTH 14 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 02 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 256.13 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE RUN SOUTH 46 DEGREES 36 MINUTES 26 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 719.95 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTHEASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY OF COUNTY ROAD 195; THENCE RUN NORTH 60 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 01 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 188.05 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE RUN NORTH 59 DEGREES 37 MINUTES 41 SECONDS WEST A CHORD DISTANCE OF 150.32 FEET ALONG THE NORTHEASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY OF COUNTY ROAD 195 TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE PROPERTY HEREIN CONVEYED.
BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED FROM KEITH CROOMS TO DAVID CHRISTIAN KNIGHT BY DEED DATED APRIL 5, 2013 AND RECORDED APRIL 9, 2013 IN BOOK 730 PAGE 232 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS.
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NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER
GEORGIA, DODGE COUNTY
On August 30, 2013, JANE S. GILMAN delivered to ROBINS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION n/k/a ROBINS FINANCIAL CREDIT UNION a certain security deed containing power of sale in order to secure indebtedness therein recited in the principal amount of $50,000.00, as shown by the record of same in Deed Book 742, Pages 3-10 of the Public Records of DODGE County, Georgia conveying the following property, to wit:
THE FOLLOWING TRACTS:
ALL THOSE TRACTS OR PARCELS OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 75 OF THE 14TH LAND DISTRICT OF DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED ON THE ATTACHED EXHIBIT A INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE, AND BEING FURTHER DESCRIBED AS THE IDENTICAL PARCELS CONVEYED TO SOLOMON PETER DAVIS KAY JONES BY WARRANTY DEED DATED JANUARY 5, 2000, AND RECORDED AT DEED BOOK 346, PAGE 216-217, DODGE COUNTY LAND RECORDS.

TRACT 1:
ALL THAT CERTAIN TRACT, PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, SITUATED, LYING AND BEING IN THE 14TH LAND DISTRICT OF DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, BEING A FRACTIONAL PART OF ORIGINAL LOT NUMBER SEVENTY-FIVE (75) AND CONTAINED WITHIN THE FOLLOWING LINES:
BEGINNING AT A STAKE CORNER ON THE SOUTH BOUNDARY OF THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF THE SEABOARD RAILWAY AT A POINT TWO THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED AND TEN (2110) FEET WEST OF THE INTERSECTION OF SAID RAILWAY RIGHT-OF-WAY BOUNDARY AND THE DODGE-TELFAIR COUNTY LINE, RUNNING THENCE SOUTH EIGHT DEGREES WEST AND WITH THE PROPERTY LINE OF JONES LUMBER COMPANY A DISTANCE OF ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-EIGHTY (138) FEET TO A STAKE CORNER, THENCE RUNNING NORTH SEVENTY-FIVE DEGREES WEST THREE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FIVE (335) FEET TO A STAKE CORNER, THENCE RUNNING NORTH SIXTEEN DEGREES EAST ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-EIGHT (138) FEET TO A STAKE CORNER ON THE SOUTH BOUNDARY OF THE SAID SEABOARD RAILWAY RIGHT-OF-WAY, THENCE RUNNING WITH THE SAID RAILWAY BOUNDARY AND WITH A ONE DEGREE CURVE ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-ONE (181) FEET TO A STAKE CORNER, THENCE RUNNING SOUTH SEVENTY-FOUR DEGREES EAST AND RUNNING WITH SAID RAILWAY BOUNDARY ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FIVE (135) FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, THE SAID PARCEL OF LAND CONTAINING ONE (1) ACRE AND THE SAME BEING A PART OF THE LANDS CONVEYED TO M.C. JONES BY THE JONES LUMBER COMPANY UNDER DATE OF MARCH 25, 1947 AND RECORDED IN THE LAND RECORDS OF DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, IN DEED BOOK 62, PAGES 317-318.

TRACT II:
ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN LOT OF LAND NO. 75 IN THE 14TH LAND DISTRICT OF DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: TO FIND THE POINT OF BEGINNING, BEGIN AT THE WEST CORNER OF SAID LOT OF LAND AND RUN THENCE ALONG THE SOUTHWEST LOT LINE IN A DIRECTION OF SOUTH FORTY-SIX (46) DEGREES EAST A DISTANCE OF FIVE HUNDRED THIRTY-SEVEN (537) FEET TO LANDS OF G.C. JONES; THENCE RUNNING ALONG SAID G.C. JONES LANDS IN A DIRECTION OF NORTH SIXTY-EIGHT (68) DEGREES EAST A DISTANCE OF ONE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FIFTY-FIVE (1655) FEET TO LANDS NOW OR FORMERLY OWNED BY KENNETH C. JONES; THENCE RUNNING ALONG SAID KENNETH C. JONES LANDS IN A DIRECTION OF NORTH TWO (2) DEGREES EAST A DISTANCE OF TWO HUNDRED THIRTY (230) FEET, THIS IS THE POINT OF BEGINNING, SAID POINT OF BEGINNING BEING LOCATED AT THE NORTHWESTERLY CORNER OF LANDS NOW OR FORMERLY OF KENNETH C. JONES AND FROM SAID POINT OF BEGINNING RUNNING ALONG LANDS OF KENNETH C. JONES IN A DIRECTION OF SOUTH EIGHTY-SEVEN (87) DEGREES EAST A DISTANCE OF THREE HUNDRED TWENTY (320) FEET; THENCE RUNNING IN A DIRECTION OF NORTH EIGHT (8) DEGREES EAST A DISTANCE OF SIXTY-TWO (62) FEET TO OTHER LANDS OWN OR FORMERLY OWNED BY M. CHARLES JONES; THENCE RUNNING ALONG OTHER LANDS OF M. CHARLES JONES IN A DIRECTION OF NORTH SEVENTY-FIVE (75) DEGREES WEST A DISTANCE OF THREE HUNDRED THIRTY-FIVE (335) FEET TO LANDS NOW OR FORMERLY OWNED BY MRS. RUBY E. JONES; THENCE RUNNING IN A DIRECTION OF SOUTH TWO (2) DEGREES EAST A DISTANCE OF ONE HUNDRED TWENTY FIVE (125) FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, SAID PROPERTY BEING BOUNDED ON THE NORTHERLY SIDE BY OTHER LANDS NOW OR FORMERLY OF M. CHARLES JONES, ON THE WESTERLY SIDE BY LANDS NOW OR FORMERLY OWNED BY MRS. RUBY E. JONES, ON THE SOUTHERLY SIDE BY LANDS NOW OR FORMERLY OWNED BY KENNETH C. JONES AND ON THE EASTERLY SIDE BY A ROADWAY NOW OR FORMERLY OWNED BY KENNETH C. JONES.
BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO JANE S. GILMAN BY ADMINISTRATORS’ DEED FROM MILTON M. FERRELL, JR., AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF SOLOMON PETER DAVIS, DECEASED AS RECORDED 12/31/2003 IN BOOK 463 AT PAGE 92.

COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 218 RAILROAD ST, MILAN, GA 31060

This security deed was executed to secure a debt evidenced by a note, and the amount and terms and conditions of the debt are shown in the security deed.
The debt secured by this security deed has been and is hereby declared due because of, among possible events of default, the transfer of property without the consent of the lender, failure to maintain insurance on the property and non-payment of the monthly installments of said loan.
THEREFORE, according to the terms of this security deed and the applicable law, the undersigned will, after proper advertisement, sell the above described property to the highest bidder, for cash, on TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2020, during the legal hours of sale before the Courthouse door in DODGE County, Georgia. This property will be sold as the property of Jane S. Gilman and the sale will be subject to the following: any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are liens, whether or not due and payable), any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the security deed first set out above. The proceeds of the sale will be used first to the payment of the debt to the undersigned, including principal, interest, attorneys fees and expenses, and the balance, if any, will be distributed as provided by law.
ROBINS FINANCIAL CREDIT UNION is the only entity with the authority to negotiate, amend and modify the terms of the Note and Security Deed. ROBINS FINANCIAL CREDIT UNION’S ADDRESS IS 803 WATSON BOULEVARD, WARNER ROBINS, GEORGIA 31095. WENDY CHRISTIAN at ROBINS FINANCIAL CREDIT UNION may be contacted by telephone at 923-3773 extension 2401.
To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the property is now in the possession of JANE S. GILMAN.
ROBINS FINANCIAL
CREDIT UNION
Attorney in fact for
JANE S. GILMAN
KIRBY R. MOORE
Attorney at Law
961 Walnut Street
Macon, GA 31201
478-743-70260

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MISCELLANEOUS

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
v.
0.243 ACRES OF LAND; AND WALTHALL OIL COMPANY; HEIRS OF FLOYD MCRAE
HARRELL; HEIRS OF ROBERT MCRAE HARRELL; HEIRS OF GERTRUDE LINZY
HARRELL; MICHAEL FRANK CLEMENTS, AS EXECUTOR UNDER THE LAST WILL
AND TESTAMENT OF FANNIE LAURA HARRELL CLEMENTS; HEIRS OF JAMESROBERT HARRELL; PAMELA G. HARRELL; KATIE STAPLES; KIMBERLY
MAZZA; ROBERT BRYANT HARRELL; MARVIN D. HARRELL; AND DONNA BOWEN, INDIVIDUALLY
CASE NO. 19V-8739
Parcel 6A
NOTICE OF SUMMONS
TO: HEIRS OF FLOYD MCRAE HARRELL; HEIRS OF ROBERT MCRAE HARRELL; HEIRS OF GERTRUDE LINZY HARRELL; MICHAEL FRANK CLEMENTS, AS EXECUTOR UNDER THE WILL OF FANNIE LAURA HARRELL CLEMENTS; HEIRS OF JAMES ROBERT HARRELL; MARVIN D. HARRELL; AND DONNA BOWEN
You are hereby notified that the above-styled condemnation action was filed against you in said court on November 14, 2019, and that by reason of an Order for service of summons by publication entered by the court on January 8, 2020, you are hereby commanded and required to file with the clerk of said court and serve upon MARCY GLOVER BRIDGES, Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is HARRIS & JAMES, LLP, 3573 VINEVILLE AVENUE, P.O. BOX 4866, MACON, GEORGIA 31208, an answer to the complaint within sixty (60) days of the date of the order for service by publication.
Witness the HONORABLE C. MICHAEL JOHNSON, judge of said court.
This the 8th day of January, 2020.
RHETT WALKER
Clerk of Superior Court
Dodge County, Georgia

1018
PROBATE NOTICES

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PROBATE COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
In Re: Estate of WILLIAM CAMPBELL VAUGHN,
Deceased
Estate No.: P-20-9283
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
NOTICE
GEORGIA, DODGE COUNTY PROBATE COURT
TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:
BRANDE B. VAUGHN has petitioned to be appointed Administrator of the Estate of WILLIAM CAMPBELL VAUGHN, 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. Section 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 FEBRUARY 27, 2020.
All pleadings/objections must be signed before a Notary Public or before a Probate Court Clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your pleadings/objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact Probate Court personnel at the following address/telephone number for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed, a hearing will be scheduled at a later date. If no objections are filed, the Petition may be granted without a hearing.
s/AL MCCRANIE,
Probate Judge
643 Pearl Bates Avenue
Eastman, Georgia 31023
JOSEPH I. MARCHANT, LLC
Attorney at Law
Post Office Box 4218
Eastman, Georgia 31023
Telephone No.: 478-374-1505
Facsimile No.: 478-374-1512

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DELINQUENT TAXES

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NOTICE
FORECLOSURE OF RIGHT OF REDEMPTION
NOTICE TO:
CARE 2 INVEST, LLC. AND ALL PERSONS KNOWN OR UNKNOWN WHO CLAIM OR MIGHT CLAIM ADVERSELY TO PLAINTIFF’S TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS MAP AND PARCEL # 025 048W11, DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, And all other occupants or parties having an interest in the property described below:
PURSUANT TO O.C.G.A. 48-4-45 ET SEQ
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT:
The right to redeem the following described property, to wit:
Map and Parcel # 025 048W11
ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 141, 15TH DISTRICT, DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, CONSISTING OF 3.35 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, BEING LOT 11, AS SHOWN IN PLAT BOOK, 34, PAGE 95, AND IS A PORTION OF THAT PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN A DEED OF RECORD IN DEED BOOK 537, PAGE 8, DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA PUBLIC RECORDS.
WILL EXPIRE AND BE FOREVER FORECLOSED AND BARRED ON THE 29TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2020.
The tax deed to which this notice relates are dated the 7th day of August, 2018, and is recorded in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Dodge County, Georgia in Deed Book 863, Page 441.
The property may be redeemed at any time before 5:00 p.m. on the 12th day of February, 2020, by payment of the redemption price as fixed and provided by law to the undersigned at the following address:
JOHN P. HARRINGTON
SMITH AND HARRINGTON
Attorneys at law
P.O. Box 130
5425 Anson Avenue
Eastman, GA 31023
(478) 374-3488
Please be governed accordingly.
JOHN P. HARRINGTON,
attorney for
KELVIN HORTON

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NOTICE
FORECLOSURE OF RIGHT OF REDEMPTION
NOTICE TO:
CARE 2 INVEST, LLC. AND ALL PERSONS KNOWN OR UNKNOWN WHO CLAIM OR MIGHT CLAIM ADVERSELY TO PLAINTIFF’S TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS MAP AND PARCEL # 025 048W12, DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, And all other occupants or parties having an interest in the property described below:
PURSUANT TO
O.C.G.A. 48-4-45 ET SEQ
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT:
The right to redeem the following described property, to wit:
Map and Parcel # 025 048W12
ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 141, 15TH DISTRICT, DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, CONSISTING OF 3.00 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, BEING LOT 12, AS SHOWN IN PLAT BOOK, 34, PAGE 95, AND IS A PORTION OF THAT PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN A DEED OF RECORD IN DEED BOOK 537, PAGE 8, DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA PUBLIC RECORDS.
WILL EXPIRE AND BE FOREVER FORECLOSED AND BARRED ON THE 29TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2020.
The tax deed to which this notice relates are dated the 7th day of August, 2018, and is recorded in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Dodge County, Georgia in Deed Book 863, Page 442.
The property may be redeemed at any time before 5:00 p.m. on the 12th day of February, 2020, by payment of the redemption price as fixed and provided by law to the undersigned at the following address:
JOHN P. HARRINGTON
SMITH AND HARRINGTON
Attorneys at law
P.O. Box 130
5425 Anson Avenue
Eastman, GA 31023
(478) 374-3488
Please be governed accordingly.
JOHN P. HARRINGTON,
attorney for
KELVIN HORTON

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NOTICE
FORECLOSURE OF RIGHT OF REDEMPTION
NOTICE TO:
CARE 2 INVEST, LLC. AND ALL PERSONS KNOWN OR UNKNOWN WHO CLAIM OR MIGHT CLAIM ADVERSELY TO PLAINTIFF’S TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS MAP AND PARCEL # 025 048W02, DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, And all other occupants or parties having an interest in the property described below:
PURSUANT TO O.C.G.A. 48-4-45 ET SEQ
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT:
The right to redeem the following described property, to wit:
Map and Parcel # 025 048W02
ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 141, 15TH DISTRICT, DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, CONSISTING OF 3.99 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, BEING LOT 2, AS SHOWN IN PLAT BOOK, 34, PAGE 95, AND IS A PORTION OF THAT PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN A DEED OF RECORD IN DEED BOOK 537, PAGE 8, DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA PUBLIC RECORDS.
WILL EXPIRE AND BE FOREVER FORECLOSED AND BARRED ON THE 7TH DAY OF MARCH, 2020.
The tax deed to which this notice relates are dated the 7th day of August, 2018, and is recorded in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Dodge County, Georgia in Deed Book 863, Page 437.
The property may be redeemed at any time before 5:00 p.m. on the 7th day of March, 2020, by payment of the redemption price as fixed and provided by law to the undersigned at the following address:
JOHN P. HARRINGTON
SMITH AND HARRINGTON
Attorneys at law
P.O. Box 130
5425 Anson Avenue
Eastman, GA 31023
(478) 374-3488
Please be governed accordingly.
JOHN P. HARRINGTON,
attorney for
KINGSLEY HORTON

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NOTICE
FORECLOSURE OF RIGHT OF REDEMPTION
NOTICE TO:
CARE 2 INVEST, LLC. AND ALL PERSONS KNOWN OR UNKNOWN WHO CLAIM OR MIGHT CLAIM ADVERSELY TO PLAINTIFF’S TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS MAP AND PARCEL # 025 048W13, DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, And all other occupants or parties having an interest in the property described below:
PURSUANT TO
O.C.G.A. 48-4-45 ET SEQ
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT:
The right to redeem the following described property, to wit:
Map and Parcel # 025 048W13
ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 141, 15TH DISTRICT, DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, CONSISTING OF 3.36 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, BEING LOT 13, AS SHOWN IN PLAT BOOK, 34, PAGE 95, AND IS A PORTION OF THAT PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN A DEED OF RECORD IN DEED BOOK 537, PAGE 8, DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA PUBLIC RECORDS.
WILL EXPIRE AND BE FOREVER FORECLOSED AND BARRED ON THE 7TH DAY OF MARCH, 2020.
The tax deed to which this notice relates are dated the 7th day of August, 2018, and is recorded in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Dodge County, Georgia in Deed Book 863, Page 443.
The property may be redeemed at any time before 5:00 p.m. on the 7th day of March, 2020, by payment of the redemption price as fixed and provided by law to the undersigned at the following address:
JOHN P. HARRINGTON
SMITH AND HARRINGTON
Attorneys at law
P.O. Box 130
5425 Anson Avenue
Eastman, GA 31023
(478) 374-3488
Please be governed accordingly.
JOHN P. HARRINGTON,
attorney for
KINGSLEY HORTON

1004
CONDEMNATIONS

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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 DECEMBER 26, 2019, said property was seized by the undersigned agency in Dodge County, Georgia:
SEVEN HUNDRED SIXTY TWO DOLLARS ($762.00) 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 13TH day of JANUARY, 2020.
NICOLAS PARKERSON
Assistant District Attorney
Oconee Judicial Circuit
P.O. Box 1027
5401 Anson Avenue, Room 200
Eastman, GA 31023
Seizing Agency:
SHERIFF LYNN SHEFFIELD
Dodge County Sheriff’s Office
85 Industrial Blvd.
Eastman, Georgia 31023

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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 DECEMBER 9, 2019, said property was seized by the undersigned agency in Dodge County, Georgia:
SEVEN HUNDRED FORTY DOLLARS ($740.00) 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 13TH day of JANUARY, 2020.
NICOLAS PARKERSON
Assistant District Attorney
Oconee Judicial Circuit
P.O. Box 1027
5401 Anson Avenue, Room 200
Eastman, GA 31023
Seizing Agency:
SHERIFF LYNN SHEFFIELD
Dodge County Sheriff’s Office
85 Industrial Blvd.
Eastman, Georgia 31023

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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 DECEMBER 10, 2019, said property was seized by the undersigned agency in Dodge County, Georgia:
FIVE HUNDRED TWENTY DOLLARS ($520.00) IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY; 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO (VIN: 2GCEC19V521256644); STIHL LEAF BLOWER, POULAN PRO CHAINSAW; RED PUSH-LAWNMOWER WITH BRIGGS AND STRATON ENGINE.
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 17th day of JANUARY, 2020.
NICHOLAS PARKERSON
Assistant District Attorney
Oconee Judicial Circuit
P.O. Box 1027
5401 Anson Avenue, Room 200
Eastman, GA 31023
Seizing Agency:
TREY WILLIAMS
Oconee Drug Task Force
327 Pearl Bates Avenue
Eastman, Georgia 31023
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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 JANUARY 4, 2020, said property was seized by the undersigned agency in Dodge County, Georgia:
ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,000.00) 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 17th day of JANUARY, 2020.
NICHOLAS 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

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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 JANUARY 3, 2020, said property was seized by the undersigned agency in Dodge County, Georgia:
SEVEN HUNDRED TWENTY FIVE DOLLARS ($725.00) 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 17th day of JANUARY, 2020.
NICHOLAS PARKERSON
Assistant District Attorney
Oconee Judicial Circuit
P.O. Box 1027
5401 Anson Avenue, Room 200
Eastman, GA 31023
Seizing Agency:
SHERIFF LYNN SHEFFIELD
Dodge County Sheriff’s Office
85 Industrial Blvd.
Eastman, Georgia 31023

1007
DEBTORS AND CREDITORS

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NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
All creditors of the Estate of MATTHEW MARION JONES, 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 the 2nd day of JANUARY, 2020.
Executor of the
Estate of
MATTHEW MARION JONES, Deceased
JACK MARION JONES
3621 Roddy Highway
Cochran, GA 31014

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GEORGIA, DODGE COUNTY
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
All creditors of the Estate of JAMES RANDALL KNIGHT, 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 18th day of October 2019.
KELLI MARIE WILSON
RUSTY LEE MULLIS
Co-Executors of the Last Will & Testament of
JAMES RANDALL KNIGHT
216 E. Lewis Street
Cochran, GA 31014

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State of Georgia
County of Dodge.
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
All creditors of the Estate of JOAN R. WARREN, 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 13th day of January 2020.
Estate of JOAN R. WARREN
JESSICA DEANNA WARREN SANDERS, Executrix
1126 John Edge Road
Chester, GA 31012
MARGARET GREER EVANS
Attorney at Law
478-272-2885

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State of Georgia
County of Dodge.
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
All creditors of the Estate of JACKIE D. WARREN 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 13th day of January 2020.
Estate of JACKIE D. WARREN
JESSICA DEANNA WARREN SANDERS, Executrix
1126 John Edge Road
Chester, GA 31012
MARGARET GREER EVANS
Attorney at Law
478-272-2885

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PROBATE COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
In Re: Estate of SARA NELL ANDERSON, Deceased
PETITION TO PROBATE WILL IN SOLEMN FORM
Estate No.: P-20-9280
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
All creditors of the Estate of SARA NELL ANDERSON are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned in accordance with the law, and all persons indebted to said Estate are required to make immediate payment to me.
This the 14th day of January, 2020.
JAMES W. ANDERSON
as Executor of the
Estate of SARA NELL
ANDERSON
961 Streamwater Cove
Lawrenceville, GA 30015

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PROBATE COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
In Re: Estate of RANDY A. JOHNSON
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION WITH WILL ANNEXED
Estate No.: P-19-9272
IN RE: ESTATE OF RANDY A. JOHNSON
All creditors of the Estate of RANDY A. JOHNSON are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned in accordance with the law, and all persons indebted to said Estate are required to make immediate payment to me.
This the 13th day of January, 2020.
JUSTIN ALLEN JOHNSON,
Administrator with the Will annexed of the
Estate of RANDY A.
JOHNSON, Deceased
JUSTIN ALLEN JOHNSON
31 Easton Trace
Adairsville, GA 30103
678-918-0418

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PROBATE COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
In Re: Estate of ESTELLE J. SHEFFIELD, Deceased
PETITION TO PROBATE WILL IN SOLEMN FORM
Estate No.: P-20-9279
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
All creditors of the Estate of ESTELLE J. SHEFFIELD are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned in accordance with the law, and all persons indebted to said Estate are required to make immediate payment to me.
This the 14th day of January, 2020.
JOSEPH O. JONES
as Co-Executor of the
Estate of ESTELLE J.
SHEFFIELD, Deceased
SUSAN CARLETTE
WILLIAMS
as Co-Executor of the
ESTATE OF ESTELLE J.
SHEFFIELD, Deceased
5500 1st Avenue
Eastman, GA 31023

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PROBATE COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
In Re: Estate of MICHAEL REUBEN HAMBRICK, Deceased
Petition to Probate Will in Solemn Form
Estate No.: P-20-9282
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
All creditors of the Estate of MICHAEL REUBEN HAMBRICK are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned in accordance with the law, and all persons indebted to said Estate are required to make immediate payment to me.
This the 27th day of January, 2020.
KRISTI NIBLETT,
Executor of the
Estate of MICHAEL REUBEN HAMBRICK, Deceased
150 Peacock Niblett Lane
Eastman, GA 31023

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PROBATE COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
In Re: Estate of JOE HOLLIS GOODE, Deceased
Petition to Probate Will in Solemn Form
Estate No.: P-20-9281
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
All creditors of the Estate of JOE HOLLIS GOODE are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned in accordance with the law, and all persons indebted to said Estate are required to make immediate payment to me.
This the 27th day of January, 2020.
MARJORIE PADGETT GOODE
as Executor of the
Estate of JOE HOLLIS GOODE, Deceased
5507 Creighton Street
Eastman, GA 31023

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DIVORCES

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
NANNIE HINSON, Plaintiff
CHARLES EARL ANDERSON, Defendant
Civil Action File No. 19V-8753
NOTICE OF SUMMONS – SERVICE BY PUBLICATION
TO: CHARLES EARL ANDERSON, Defendant Named Above:
You are hereby notified that the above-styled action seeking, DIVORCE, was filed against you in said court on 2nd of DECEMBER, 2019, and that by reason of an order for service of summons by publication entered by the court on 2nd of DECEMBER, 2019, you are hereby commanded and required to file with the clerk of said court and service upon NANNIE HINSON, plaintiff, whose address is 702 GRIFFIN AVENUE, EASTMAN, GEORGIA 31023, an answer to the complaint within sixty (60) days of the date of the order for service by publication. If you fail to do so, judgment by default will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the complaint.
Witness the Honorable HOWARD C. KAUFOLD, Judge of said Court.
This 2nd day of DECEMBER, 2019.
RHETT WALKER
Clerk of Superior Court
Dodge County

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FORECLOSURES

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NOTICE OF SALE
UNDER POWER
STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF DODGE
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 that certain Deed to Secure Debt dated September 3, 2010, executed and delivered by JOANNE C. SMITH to BANK OF EASTMAN, and recorded on September 10, 2010 in Deed Book 664, Pages 40-43, Dodge County, Georgia records (“Security Deed”) as modified by that certain Modification of Deed to Secure Debt executed by Joanne Crooks Smith dated March 28, 2017 and recorded in Deed Book 835, Pages 91-93, Clerks Office, Dodge County Superior Court; conveying the after-described property (through the open end provisions therein) to secure that certain promissory note (as it may have been amended, modified, extended, and/or renewed, “Note One”) executed by JOANNE CROOKS SMITH in favor of Bank of Eastman, dated January 26, 2017 in the original principal amount of Sixty-Seven Thousand Three Hundred and Sixty-Five and 28/100s Dollars ($67,365.28) and that certain promissory note (as it may have been amended, modified, extended, and/or renewed, “Note Two”) (collectively Note One and Note Two are hereinafter referred to as the “Notes”) executed by JOANNE CROOKS SMITH in favor of BANK OF EASTMAN, dated September 30, 2019 in the original principal amount of Eight Thousand Five Hundred and Forty-Three and 76/100s dollars ($8,543.76), BANK OF EASTMAN being the current owner and holder of the Notes, 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 FEBRUARY, 2020, of the following described property (the “Property”):
ALL THAT TRACT OF LAND CONTAINING 67.1 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, IN LAND LOT NUMBER 77 IN THE 20TH LAND DISTRICT OF DODGE COUNTY, STATE OF GEORGIA, APPROXIMATELY 4 MILES NORTHWEST FROM EASTMAN, GEORGIA, ON COUNTY PAVED ROAD, BOUNDED NOW OR FORMERLY AS FOLLOWS: ON THE NORTHEAST BY FRIENDSHIP CHURCH ROAD, AND PROPERTIES OF LOLA B. HALL, DAVID MCDANIEL, CAROLYN SAPP ESTATE AND BETTY B. DYE; ON THE EAST AND SOUTHEAST BY LANDS OF CAROLYN J. SAPP ESTATE AND BERTIE MAE GARRETT; ON THE SOUTHWEST BY LANDS OF STUCKEY TIMBERLAND, INC.; ON THE NORTHWEST BY LANDS OF FRANK DAVIS; SAID TRACT OF LAND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED ACCORDING TO A PLAT OF SURVEY PREPARED BY CAREY E. TREADWELL SUPERVISOR, ON THE 7TH DAY OF APRIL, 1975, REVISED ON THE 10TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 1981, WHICH PLAT, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 17, PAGE 238, PUBLIC RECORDS OF SAID DODGE COUNTY IS BY REFERENCE INCORPORATED HEREIN AS A PART OF THIS DESCRIPTION, AND BEING THE SAME LANDS DESCRIBED IN A DEED FROM JIMMY LEE BRAY TO BERTIE MAE GARRETT WHICH IS RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF DODGE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT IN DEED BOOK 194, PAGE 523.
LESS AND EXCEPT 5.00 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AND SHOWN ON THAT CERTAIN PLAT OF SURVEY DATED MARCH 13, 1991 MADE FOR LARRY R. FREEMAN AND ANDREA L. FREEMAN BY JIM H. ROSS, DODGE COUNTY SURVEYOR; SAID PLAT BEING INCORPORATED HEREIN AND MADE A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE THERETO.
THERE IS RESERVED BY GRANTOR A PERPETUAL EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS BEING TWENTY (20) FEET IN WIDTH CONNECTING SAID EXCEPTED 5.00 ACRE TRACT WITH THE SOUTHWESTERN RIGHT-OF-WAY OF FRIENDSHIP CHURCH ROAD AS WELL AS A TWENTY (20) FOOT WIDE EASEMENT FROM THE EAST CORNER OF SAID EXCEPTED 5.00 ACRE TRACT SOUTH 10 DEGREES 37 MINUTES 10 SECONDS EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 238.30 FEET TO A DEEP WELL LOCATED ON THE ABOVE-REFERENCED PROPERTY. BOTH EASEMENTS ARE MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AND SHOWN ON THE PLAT OF SURVEY OF SAID EXCEPTED TRACT.
GRANTOR ALSO RESERVES THE RIGHT TO USE WATER FROM SAID DEEP WELL AND THE RIGHT TO ENTER ONTO THE PROPERTY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE DEEP WELL.
SUBJECT TO EXISTING EASEMENTS FOR PUBLIC ROADS AND UTILITIES.
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 Notes 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 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 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, CHRISTOPHER R. CONLEY, JAMES-BATES-BRANNAN-GROOVER-LLP, 231 RIVERSIDE DRIVE MACON, GEORGIA, 31201, TEL: (478) 749-9908.
BANK OF EASTMAN,
as Attorney-in-Fact for
JOANNE C. SMITH
CHRISTOPHER R. CONLEY, ESQ.
JAMES-BATES-BRANNAN-GROOVER-LLP
231 Riverside Drive
Macon, Georgia, 31201
(478) 749-9908

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NOTICE OF SALE
UNDER POWER
STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF DODGE
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 that certain Deed to Secure Debt dated October 26, 2011, executed and delivered by C. L. Braden and SEENA D. BRADEN also known as Sue Braden to Bank of Eastman, and recorded on November 1, 2011 in Deed Book 693, Pages 25-28, Dodge County, Georgia records (“Security Deed”) as modified by that certain Modification of Deed to Secure Debt executed by Borrower dated October 31, 2014 and recorded in Deed Book 769, Pages 196-198, Clerks Office, Dodge County Superior Court; conveying the after-described property (through the open end provisions therein) to secure that certain promissory note (as it may have been amended, modified, extended, and/or renewed, “Note One”) executed by SEENA D. BRADEN in favor of Bank of Eastman, dated October 31, 2014 in the original principal amount of One Hundred Thirty-Three Thousand Three Hundred One and 75/100s Dollars ($133,301.75) and that certain promissory note (as it may have been amended, modified, extended, and/or renewed, “Note Two”) (collectively Note One and Note Two are hereinafter referred to as the “Notes”) executed by SEENA D. BRADEN in favor of BANK OF EASTMAN, dated December 4, 2017 in the original principal amount of One Hundred Fourteen Thousand Seventy-Five and 34/100s dollars ($114,075.34), BANK OF EASTMAN being the current owner and holder of the Notes, 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 FEBRUARY, (as it may have been amended, modified, extended, and/or renewed, “Note Two”) (collectively Note One and Note Two are hereinafter referred to as the “Notes”) executed by SEENA D. BRADEN in favor of BANK OF EASTMAN, dated December 4, 2017 in the original principal amount of One Hundred Fourteen Thousand Seventy-Five and 34/100s dollars ($114,075.34), BANK OF EASTMAN being the current owner and holder of the Notes, 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 FEBRUARY, 2020, of the following described property (the “Property”):
ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT NUMBER 330 OF THE 13TH LAND DISTRICT OF DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS LOT 5 OF BLOCK B OF THE PINES SUBDIVISION, AS SHOWN ON A PLAT OF SURVEY PREPARED BY OLIN J. MCLEOD, SURVEYOR, DATED DECEMBER 31, 1993, AND RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 21 AT PAGE 46 IN THE DEED RECORDS OF DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA. SAID PLAT IS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE HEREIN FOR DESCRIPTIVE AND ALL OTHER LEGAL PURPOSES. THIS PROPERTY IS SUBJECT TO THAT CERTAIN DECLARATION OF PROTECTIVE COVENANTS OF THE PINES SUBDIVISION AS FOUND RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 238 AT PAGES 435-439 IN THE DEED RECORDS OF DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA. SUBJECT ALSO TO EXISTING EASEMENTS FOR PUBLIC ROADS AND UTILITIES NOW IN USE.
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 Notes 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 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 100 E. GREENE STREET, MILLEDGEVILLE, GEORGIA 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, CHRISTOPHER R. CONLEY, JAMES-BATES-BRANNAN-GROOVER-LLP, 231 RIVERSIDE DRIVE, MACON, GEORGIA 31201, TEL: (478) 749-9908.
BANK OF EASTMAN,
as Attorney-in-Fact for
C. L. BRADEN and SEENA D. BRADEN also known as SUE BRADEN
CHRISTOPHER R. CONLEY, ESQ.
JAMES-BATES-BRANNAN-GROOVER-LLP
231 Riverside Drive
Macon, Georgia 31201
(478) 749-9908

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NOTICE OF SALE
UNDER POWER
STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF DODGE
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 that certain Deed to Secure Debt dated November 8, 2011, executed and delivered by SEENA D. BRADEN also known as SUE BRADEN to Bank of Eastman, and recorded on November 10, 2011 in Deed Book 693, Pages 213-216, Dodge County, Georgia records (“Security Deed”); conveying the after-described property (through the open end provisions therein) to secure that certain promissory note (as it may have been amended, modified, extended, and/or renewed, “Note One”) executed by SEENA D. BRADEN in favor of Bank of Eastman, dated October 31, 2014 in the original principal amount of ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-THREE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED ONE AND 75/100S DOLLARS ($133,301.75) and that certain promissory note (as it may have been amended, modified, extended, and/or renewed, “Note Two”) (collectively Note One and Note Two are hereinafter referred to as the “Notes”) executed by SEENA D. BRADEN in favor of BANK OF EASTMAN, dated December 4, 2017 in the original principal amount of ONE HUNDRED FOURTEEN THOUSAND SEVENTY-FIVE AND 34/100S DOLLARS ($114,075.34), BANK OF EASTMAN being the current owner and holder of the Notes, 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 FEBRUARY, 2020, of the following described property (the “Property”):
ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT NUMBER 6 IN THE 15TH LAND DISTRICT OF DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, CONSISTING OF 4.42 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AND SHOWN ON THAT CERTAIN PLAT OF SURVEY DATED OCTOBER 15, 2011, MADE FOR SEENA BRADEN BY RONNY BARRON, GEORGIA REGISTERED LAND SURVEYOR, AND FOUND RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 38 AT PAGE 148 IN THE DEED RECORDS OF DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA; SAID PLAT BEING INCORPORATED HEREIN AND MADE A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE THERETO.
SUBJECT TO EXISTING EASEMENTS FOR PUBLIC ROADS AND UTILITIES NOW IN USE.
SUBJECT TO THAT CERTAIN PERPETUAL NON-EXCLUSIVE SIGNAGE EASEMENT FROM H. C. RAGAN AND JOHN REDDOCK TO JAMESON COMPANY DATED APRIL 4, 1989, AND FOUND RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 206 AT PAGE 784 IN THE DEED RECORDS OF DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA.
SUBJECT TO THAT CERTAIN EASEMENT FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF A DEEP WELL AND PUMP HOUSE RESERVED IN THAT CERTAIN WARRANTY DEED FROM HARRELL ROGERS AND MRS. DAISY ROGERS TO GRAHAM PONTIAC, BUICK. G.M.C., INC., DATED JANUARY 2, 1973, AS FOUND RECORDED IN DEED BOO 129 AT PAGES 47-48 IN SAID DEED RECORDS.
SUBJECT TO ALL ENCROACHMENTS SHOWN ON SAID PLAT INCLUDING ENCROACHMENTS FOR TWO BILLBOARD SIGNS LOCATED ON THE PROPERTY.
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 Notes 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 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 100 E. GREENE STREET, MILLEDGEVILLE, GEORGIA 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, CHRISTOPHER R. CONLEY, JAMES-BATES-BRANNAN-GROOVER-LLP, 231 RIVERSIDE DRIVE, MACON, GEORGIA 31201, TEL: (478) 749-9908.
BANK OF EASTMAN,
as Attorney-in-Fact for
SEENA D. BRADEN also known as SUE BRADEN
CHRISTOPHER R. CONLEY, ESQ.
JAMES-BATES-BRANNAN-GROOVER-LLP
231 Riverside Drive
Macon, Georgia 31201
(478) 749-9908

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MISCELLANEOUS

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
v.
0.243 ACRES OF LAND; AND WALTHALL OIL COMPANY; HEIRS OF FLOYD MCRAE
HARRELL; HEIRS OF ROBERT MCRAE HARRELL; HEIRS OF GERTRUDE LINZY
HARRELL; MICHAEL FRANK CLEMENTS, AS EXECUTOR UNDER THE LAST WILL
AND TESTAMENT OF FANNIE LAURA HARRELL CLEMENTS; HEIRS OF JAMESROBERT HARRELL; PAMELA G. HARRELL; KATIE STAPLES; KIMBERLY
MAZZA; ROBERT BRYANT HARRELL; MARVIN D. HARRELL; AND DONNA BOWEN, INDIVIDUALLY
CASE NO. 19V-8739
Parcel 6A
NOTICE OF SUMMONS
TO: HEIRS OF FLOYD MCRAE HARRELL; HEIRS OF ROBERT MCRAE HARRELL; HEIRS OF GERTRUDE LINZY HARRELL; MICHAEL FRANK CLEMENTS, AS EXECUTOR UNDER THE WILL OF FANNIE LAURA HARRELL CLEMENTS; HEIRS OF JAMES ROBERT HARRELL; MARVIN D. HARRELL; AND DONNA BOWEN
You are hereby notified that the above-styled condemnation action was filed against you in said court on November 14, 2019, and that by reason of an Order for service of summons by publication entered by the court on January 8, 2020, you are hereby commanded and required to file with the clerk of said court and serve upon MARCY GLOVER BRIDGES, Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is HARRIS & JAMES, LLP, 3573 VINEVILLE AVENUE, P.O. BOX 4866, MACON, GEORGIA 31208, an answer to the complaint within sixty (60) days of the date of the order for service by publication.
Witness the HONORABLE C. MICHAEL JOHNSON, judge of said court.
This the 8th day of January, 2020.
RHETT WALKER
Clerk of Superior Court
Dodge County, Georgia

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PROBATE NOTICES

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PROBATE COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
In Re: Estate ofMYRTLE B. LIGGIN, Deceased
Petition For Year’s
Support
Estate No.: P-20-9277
NOTICE OF PETITION TO FILE FOR YEAR’S SUPPORT
The Petition of GEORGE WILLIAM LIGGIN, JR. for Year’s Support from this Estate of MYRTLE B. LIGGIN, deceased, for decedent’s surviving spouse having been duly filed, all interested persons are hereby notified to show cause, if any they have, on or before February 5, 2020, 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 on or before the time stated in the preceding sentence.  All pleadings/objections must be signed before a notary public or before a probate court clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your pleadings/objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party.  Contact probate court personnel at the following address/telephone for the required amount for filing fees.  If any objections are filed, a Hearing will be scheduled at a later date in the Probate Court of the above named county, located at 643 Pearl Bates Avenue / P.O. Box 514 Eastman, Dodge County, Georgia 31023 (478-374-3775).  If no objections are filed the Petition may be granted without a Hearing.
SO ORDERED, this 3rd day January, 2020.
s/AL MCCRANIE,
Judge of Probate Court

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PROBATE COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
In Re: Estate of WILLIAM CAMPBELL VAUGHN,
Deceased
Estate No.: P-20-9283
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
NOTICE
GEORGIA, DODGE COUNTY PROBATE COURT
TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:
BRANDE B. VAUGHN has petitioned to be appointed Administrator of the Estate of WILLIAM CAMPBELL VAUGHN, 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. Section 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 FEBRUARY 27, 2020.
All pleadings/objections must be signed before a Notary Public or before a Probate Court Clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your pleadings/objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact Probate Court personnel at the following address/telephone number for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed, a hearing will be scheduled at a later date. If no objections are filed, the Petition may be granted without a hearing.
s/AL MCCRANIE,
Probate Judge
643 Pearl Bates Avenue
Eastman, Georgia 31023
JOSEPH I. MARCHANT, LLC
Attorney at Law
Post Office Box 4218
Eastman, Georgia 31023
Telephone No.: 478-374-1505
Facsimile No.: 478-374-1512

1020
DELINQUENT TAXES

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NOTICE
FORECLOSURE OF RIGHT OF REDEMPTION
NOTICE TO:
CARE 2 INVEST, LLC. AND ALL PERSONS KNOWN OR UNKNOWN WHO CLAIM OR MIGHT CLAIM ADVERSELY TO PLAINTIFF’S TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS MAP AND PARCEL # 025 048W11, DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, And all other occupants or parties having an interest in the property described below:
PURSUANT TO O.C.G.A. 48-4-45 ET SEQ
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT:
The right to redeem the following described property, to wit:
Map and Parcel # 025 048W11
ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 141, 15TH DISTRICT, DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, CONSISTING OF 3.35 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, BEING LOT 11, AS SHOWN IN PLAT BOOK, 34, PAGE 95, AND IS A PORTION OF THAT PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN A DEED OF RECORD IN DEED BOOK 537, PAGE 8, DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA PUBLIC RECORDS.
WILL EXPIRE AND BE FOREVER FORECLOSED AND BARRED ON THE 29TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2020.
The tax deed to which this notice relates are dated the 7th day of August, 2018, and is recorded in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Dodge County, Georgia in Deed Book 863, Page 441.
The property may be redeemed at any time before 5:00 p.m. on the 12th day of February, 2020, by payment of the redemption price as fixed and provided by law to the undersigned at the following address:
JOHN P. HARRINGTON
SMITH AND HARRINGTON
Attorneys at law
P.O. Box 130
5425 Anson Avenue
Eastman, GA 31023
(478) 374-3488
Please be governed accordingly.
JOHN P. HARRINGTON,
attorney for
KELVIN HORTON

GPN 20
NOTICE
FORECLOSURE OF RIGHT OF REDEMPTION
NOTICE TO:
CARE 2 INVEST, LLC. AND ALL PERSONS KNOWN OR UNKNOWN WHO CLAIM OR MIGHT CLAIM ADVERSELY TO PLAINTIFF’S TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS MAP AND PARCEL # 025 048W12, DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, And all other occupants or parties having an interest in the property described below:
PURSUANT TO
O.C.G.A. 48-4-45 ET SEQ
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT:
The right to redeem the following described property, to wit:
Map and Parcel # 025 048W12
ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 141, 15TH DISTRICT, DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, CONSISTING OF 3.00 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, BEING LOT 12, AS SHOWN IN PLAT BOOK, 34, PAGE 95, AND IS A PORTION OF THAT PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN A DEED OF RECORD IN DEED BOOK 537, PAGE 8, DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA PUBLIC RECORDS.
WILL EXPIRE AND BE FOREVER FORECLOSED AND BARRED ON THE 29TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2020.
The tax deed to which this notice relates are dated the 7th day of August, 2018, and is recorded in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Dodge County, Georgia in Deed Book 863, Page 442.
The property may be redeemed at any time before 5:00 p.m. on the 12th day of February, 2020, by payment of the redemption price as fixed and provided by law to the undersigned at the following address:
JOHN P. HARRINGTON
SMITH AND HARRINGTON
Attorneys at law
P.O. Box 130
5425 Anson Avenue
Eastman, GA 31023
(478) 374-3488
Please be governed accordingly.
JOHN P. HARRINGTON,
attorney for
KELVIN HORTON

GPN 20
NOTICE
FORECLOSURE OF RIGHT OF REDEMPTION
NOTICE TO:
CARE 2 INVEST, LLC. AND ALL PERSONS KNOWN OR UNKNOWN WHO CLAIM OR MIGHT CLAIM ADVERSELY TO PLAINTIFF’S TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS MAP AND PARCEL # 025 048W02, DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, And all other occupants or parties having an interest in the property described below:
PURSUANT TO O.C.G.A. 48-4-45 ET SEQ
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT:
The right to redeem the following described property, to wit:
Map and Parcel # 025 048W02
ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 141, 15TH DISTRICT, DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, CONSISTING OF 3.99 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, BEING LOT 2, AS SHOWN IN PLAT BOOK, 34, PAGE 95, AND IS A PORTION OF THAT PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN A DEED OF RECORD IN DEED BOOK 537, PAGE 8, DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA PUBLIC RECORDS.
WILL EXPIRE AND BE FOREVER FORECLOSED AND BARRED ON THE 7TH DAY OF MARCH, 2020.
The tax deed to which this notice relates are dated the 7th day of August, 2018, and is recorded in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Dodge County, Georgia in Deed Book 863, Page 437.
The property may be redeemed at any time before 5:00 p.m. on the 7th day of March, 2020, by payment of the redemption price as fixed and provided by law to the undersigned at the following address:
JOHN P. HARRINGTON
SMITH AND HARRINGTON
Attorneys at law
P.O. Box 130
5425 Anson Avenue
Eastman, GA 31023
(478) 374-3488
Please be governed accordingly.
JOHN P. HARRINGTON,
attorney for
KINGSLEY HORTON

Gpn 20
NOTICE
FORECLOSURE OF RIGHT OF REDEMPTION
NOTICE TO:
CARE 2 INVEST, LLC. AND ALL PERSONS KNOWN OR UNKNOWN WHO CLAIM OR MIGHT CLAIM ADVERSELY TO PLAINTIFF’S TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS MAP AND PARCEL # 025 048W13, DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, And all other occupants or parties having an interest in the property described below:
PURSUANT TO
O.C.G.A. 48-4-45 ET SEQ
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT:
The right to redeem the following described property, to wit:
Map and Parcel # 025 048W13
ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 141, 15TH DISTRICT, DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, CONSISTING OF 3.36 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, BEING LOT 13, AS SHOWN IN PLAT BOOK, 34, PAGE 95, AND IS A PORTION OF THAT PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN A DEED OF RECORD IN DEED BOOK 537, PAGE 8, DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA PUBLIC RECORDS.
WILL EXPIRE AND BE FOREVER FORECLOSED AND BARRED ON THE 7TH DAY OF MARCH, 2020.
The tax deed to which this notice relates are dated the 7th day of August, 2018, and is recorded in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Dodge County, Georgia in Deed Book 863, Page 443.
The property may be redeemed at any time before 5:00 p.m. on the 7th day of March, 2020, by payment of the redemption price as fixed and provided by law to the undersigned at the following address:
JOHN P. HARRINGTON
SMITH AND HARRINGTON
Attorneys at law
P.O. Box 130
5425 Anson Avenue
Eastman, GA 31023
(478) 374-3488
Please be governed accordingly.
JOHN P. HARRINGTON,
attorney for
KINGSLEY HORTON

1004
CONDEMNATIONS

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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 DECEMBER 26, 2019, said property was seized by the undersigned agency in Dodge County, Georgia:
SEVEN HUNDRED SIXTY TWO DOLLARS ($762.00) 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 13TH day of JANUARY, 2020.
NICOLAS PARKERSON
Assistant District Attorney
Oconee Judicial Circuit
P.O. Box 1027
5401 Anson Avenue, Room 200
Eastman, GA 31023
Seizing Agency:
SHERIFF LYNN SHEFFIELD
Dodge County Sheriff’s Office
85 Industrial Blvd.
Eastman, Georgia 31023

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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 DECEMBER 9, 2019, said property was seized by the undersigned agency in Dodge County, Georgia:
SEVEN HUNDRED FORTY DOLLARS ($740.00) 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 13TH day of JANUARY, 2020.
NICOLAS PARKERSON
Assistant District Attorney
Oconee Judicial Circuit
P.O. Box 1027
5401 Anson Avenue, Room 200
Eastman, GA 31023
Seizing Agency:
SHERIFF LYNN SHEFFIELD
Dodge County Sheriff’s Office
85 Industrial Blvd.
Eastman, Georgia 31023

1007
DEBTORS AND CREDITORS

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NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF DODGE
IN RE: ESTATE OF GLADYS H. LINDSEY
All creditors of the Estate of GLADYS H. LINDSEY, are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned in accordance with the law, and all persons indebted to said Estate are required to make immediate payment to me.
This the 23rd day of December, 2019.
ALEPH H. FORE
Executor of the Last Will and
Testament of
GLADYS H. LINDSEY,
Deceased
STRAUGHAN & STRAUGHAN
Attorneys for said Estate
P.O. Box 55567
McRae-Helena, GA 31055
229-868-5629

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NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
All creditors of the Estate of MATTHEW MARION JONES, 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 the 2nd day of JANUARY, 2020.
Executor of the
Estate of
MATTHEW MARION JONES, Deceased
JACK MARION JONES
3621 Roddy Highway
Cochran, GA 31014

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GEORGIA, DODGE COUNTY
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
All creditors of the Estate of JAMES RANDALL KNIGHT, 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 18th day of October 2019.
KELLI MARIE WILSON
RUSTY LEE MULLIS
Co-Executors of the Last Will & Testament of
JAMES RANDALL KNIGHT
216 E. Lewis Street
Cochran, GA 31014

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State of Georgia
County of Dodge.
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
All creditors of the Estate of JOAN R. WARREN, 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 13th day of January 2020.
Estate of JOAN R. WARREN
JESSICA DEANNA WARREN SANDERS, Executrix
1126 John Edge Road
Chester, GA 31012
MARGARET GREER EVANS
Attorney at Law
478-272-2885

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State of Georgia
County of Dodge.
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
All creditors of the Estate of JACKIE D. WARREN 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 13th day of January 2020.
Estate of JACKIE D. WARREN
JESSICA DEANNA WARREN SANDERS, Executrix
1126 John Edge Road
Chester, GA 31012
MARGARET GREER EVANS
Attorney at Law
478-272-2885

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PROBATE COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
In Re: Estate of SARA NELL ANDERSON, Deceased
PETITION TO PROBATE WILL IN SOLEMN FORM
Estate No.: P-20-9280
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
All creditors of the Estate of SARA NELL ANDERSON are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned in accordance with the law, and all persons indebted to said Estate are required to make immediate payment to me.
This the 14th day of January, 2020.
JAMES W. ANDERSON
as Executor of the
Estate of SARA NELL
ANDERSON
961 Streamwater Cove
Lawrenceville, GA 30015

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PROBATE COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
In Re: Estate of RANDY A. JOHNSON
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION WITH WILL ANNEXED
Estate No.: P-19-9272
IN RE: ESTATE OF RANDY A. JOHNSON
All creditors of the Estate of RANDY A. JOHNSON are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned in accordance with the law, and all persons indebted to said Estate are required to make immediate payment to me.
This the 13th day of January, 2020.
JUSTIN ALLEN JOHNSON,
Administrator with the Will annexed of the
Estate of RANDY A.
JOHNSON, Deceased
JUSTIN ALLEN JOHNSON
31 Easton Trace
Adairsville, GA 30103
678-918-0418

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PROBATE COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
In Re: Estate of ESTELLE J. SHEFFIELD, Deceased
PETITION TO PROBATE WILL IN SOLEMN FORM
Estate No.: P-20-9279
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
All creditors of the Estate of ESTELLE J. SHEFFIELD are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned in accordance with the law, and all persons indebted to said Estate are required to make immediate payment to me.
This the 14th day of January, 2020.
JOSEPH O. JONES
as Co-Executor of the
Estate of ESTELLE J.
SHEFFIELD, Deceased
SUSAN CARLETTE
WILLIAMS
as Co-Executor of the
ESTATE OF ESTELLE J.
SHEFFIELD, Deceased
5500 1st Avenue
Eastman, GA 31023

1008
DIVORCES

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
NANNIE HINSON, Plaintiff
CHARLES EARL ANDERSON, Defendant
Civil Action File No. 19V-8753
NOTICE OF SUMMONS – SERVICE BY PUBLICATION
TO: CHARLES EARL ANDERSON, Defendant Named Above:
You are hereby notified that the above-styled action seeking, DIVORCE, was filed against you in said court on 2nd of DECEMBER, 2019, and that by reason of an order for service of summons by publication entered by the court on 2nd of DECEMBER, 2019, you are hereby commanded and required to file with the clerk of said court and service upon NANNIE HINSON, plaintiff, whose address is 702 GRIFFIN AVENUE, EASTMAN, GEORGIA 31023, an answer to the complaint within sixty (60) days of the date of the order for service by publication. If you fail to do so, judgment by default will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the complaint.
Witness the Honorable HOWARD C. KAUFOLD, Judge of said Court.
This 2nd day of DECEMBER, 2019.
RHETT WALKER
Clerk of Superior Court
Dodge County

1011
FORECLOSURES

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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 WILLIAM ALAN ROSE , JR and HANNAH JADE ROSE to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as grantee, as nominee FOR PRIMESOUTH BANK DBA PRIMESOUTH MORTGAGE, its successors and assigns , dated August 22, 2012, recorded in Deed Book 713, Page 244, DODGE County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION by assignment recorded in Deed Book 879, Page 526, DODGE County, Georgia Records, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of ONE HUNDRED THIRTEEN THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED SEVENTY-FIVE AND 0/100 DOLLARS ($113,775.00), 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 FEBRUARY, 2020, 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.
JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association 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: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, 3415 Vision Drive, Columbus, OH 43219, 800-446-8939.
TO THE BEST KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF OF THE UNDERSIGNED, THE PARTY IN POSSESSION OF THE PROPERTY IS WILLIAM ALAN ROSE , JR AND HANNAH JADE ROSE OR A TENANT OR TENANTS AND SAID PROPERTY IS MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 133 BLACKBERRY DRIVE, 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.
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
as Attorney in Fact for
WILLIAM ALAN ROSE , JR and HANNAH JADE ROSE
MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC
1544 Old Alabama Road
Roswell, GA 30076
www.foreclosurehotline.net

EXHIBIT “A”
ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT NO. 79 IN THE 20TH LAND DISTRICT OF DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, AND CONTAINING 2.18 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, AND BEING MORE SPECIFICALLY SHOWN AND DESIGNATED ON A PLAT OF SURVEY DATED FEBRUARY 24, 1982 AS PARCEL NO. 6, SAID PLAT HAVING BEEN PREPARED BY CAREY B. TREADWELL, GEORGIA REGISTERED LAND SURVEYOR NO. 1538. SAID PLAT BEING MADE A PART HEREOF BY THIS REFERENCE THERETO AND FOR A MORE COMPLETE AND ACCURATE DESCRIPTION AS TO THE METES AND BOUNDS OF SAID TRACT, SAID PLAT BEING OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF DODGE SUPERIOR COURT IN PLAT BOOK 17, PAGE 142.
ALSO: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT NO. 79 IN THE 20TH LAND DISTRICT OF DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, AND CONTAINING 0.11 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, AND BEING MORE SPECIFICALLY LOCATE IN THE NORTH CORNER ON A PLAT OF SURVEY DATED NOVEMBER 5, 1984, SAID PLAT HAVING BEEN PREPARED BY JIM H. ROSS, DODGE COUNTY SURVEYOR SAID PLAT BEING MADE A PART HEREOF BY THIS REFERENCE THERETO AND FOR A MORE COMPLETE AND ACCURATE DESCRIPTION AS TO METES AND BOUNDS OF SAID TRACT SAID PLAT BEING OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF DODGE SUPERIOR COURT IN PLAT BOOK 17, PAGE 242, PARCEL ID NUMBER: 045-068
MR/hq1 2/4/20
Our file no. 5773319 - FT3

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NOTICE OF SALE
UNDER POWER
STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF DODGE
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 that certain Deed to Secure Debt dated September 3, 2010, executed and delivered by JOANNE C. SMITH to BANK OF EASTMAN, and recorded on September 10, 2010 in Deed Book 664, Pages 40-43, Dodge County, Georgia records (“Security Deed”) as modified by that certain Modification of Deed to Secure Debt executed by Joanne Crooks Smith dated March 28, 2017 and recorded in Deed Book 835, Pages 91-93, Clerks Office, Dodge County Superior Court; conveying the after-described property (through the open end provisions therein) to secure that certain promissory note (as it may have been amended, modified, extended, and/or renewed, “Note One”) executed by JOANNE CROOKS SMITH in favor of Bank of Eastman, dated January 26, 2017 in the original principal amount of Sixty-Seven Thousand Three Hundred and Sixty-Five and 28/100s Dollars ($67,365.28) and that certain promissory note (as it may have been amended, modified, extended, and/or renewed, “Note Two”) (collectively Note One and Note Two are hereinafter referred to as the “Notes”) executed by JOANNE CROOKS SMITH in favor of BANK OF EASTMAN, dated September 30, 2019 in the original principal amount of Eight Thousand Five Hundred and Forty-Three and 76/100s dollars ($8,543.76), BANK OF EASTMAN being the current owner and holder of the Notes, 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 FEBRUARY, 2020, of the following described property (the “Property”):
ALL THAT TRACT OF LAND CONTAINING 67.1 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, IN LAND LOT NUMBER 77 IN THE 20TH LAND DISTRICT OF DODGE COUNTY, STATE OF GEORGIA, APPROXIMATELY 4 MILES NORTHWEST FROM EASTMAN, GEORGIA, ON COUNTY PAVED ROAD, BOUNDED NOW OR FORMERLY AS FOLLOWS: ON THE NORTHEAST BY FRIENDSHIP CHURCH ROAD, AND PROPERTIES OF LOLA B. HALL, DAVID MCDANIEL, CAROLYN SAPP ESTATE AND BETTY B. DYE; ON THE EAST AND SOUTHEAST BY LANDS OF CAROLYN J. SAPP ESTATE AND BERTIE MAE GARRETT; ON THE SOUTHWEST BY LANDS OF STUCKEY TIMBERLAND, INC.; ON THE NORTHWEST BY LANDS OF FRANK DAVIS; SAID TRACT OF LAND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED ACCORDING TO A PLAT OF SURVEY PREPARED BY CAREY E. TREADWELL SUPERVISOR, ON THE 7TH DAY OF APRIL, 1975, REVISED ON THE 10TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 1981, WHICH PLAT, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 17, PAGE 238, PUBLIC RECORDS OF SAID DODGE COUNTY IS BY REFERENCE INCORPORATED HEREIN AS A PART OF THIS DESCRIPTION, AND BEING THE SAME LANDS DESCRIBED IN A DEED FROM JIMMY LEE BRAY TO BERTIE MAE GARRETT WHICH IS RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF DODGE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT IN DEED BOOK 194, PAGE 523.
LESS AND EXCEPT 5.00 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AND SHOWN ON THAT CERTAIN PLAT OF SURVEY DATED MARCH 13, 1991 MADE FOR LARRY R. FREEMAN AND ANDREA L. FREEMAN BY JIM H. ROSS, DODGE COUNTY SURVEYOR; SAID PLAT BEING INCORPORATED HEREIN AND MADE A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE THERETO.
THERE IS RESERVED BY GRANTOR A PERPETUAL EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS BEING TWENTY (20) FEET IN WIDTH CONNECTING SAID EXCEPTED 5.00 ACRE TRACT WITH THE SOUTHWESTERN RIGHT-OF-WAY OF FRIENDSHIP CHURCH ROAD AS WELL AS A TWENTY (20) FOOT WIDE EASEMENT FROM THE EAST CORNER OF SAID EXCEPTED 5.00 ACRE TRACT SOUTH 10 DEGREES 37 MINUTES 10 SECONDS EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 238.30 FEET TO A DEEP WELL LOCATED ON THE ABOVE-REFERENCED PROPERTY. BOTH EASEMENTS ARE MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AND SHOWN ON THE PLAT OF SURVEY OF SAID EXCEPTED TRACT.
GRANTOR ALSO RESERVES THE RIGHT TO USE WATER FROM SAID DEEP WELL AND THE RIGHT TO ENTER ONTO THE PROPERTY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE DEEP WELL.
SUBJECT TO EXISTING EASEMENTS FOR PUBLIC ROADS AND UTILITIES.
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 Notes 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 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 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, CHRISTOPHER R. CONLEY, JAMES-BATES-BRANNAN-GROOVER-LLP, 231 RIVERSIDE DRIVE MACON, GEORGIA, 31201, TEL: (478) 749-9908.
BANK OF EASTMAN,
as Attorney-in-Fact for
JOANNE C. SMITH
CHRISTOPHER R. CONLEY, ESQ.
JAMES-BATES-BRANNAN-GROOVER-LLP
231 Riverside Drive
Macon, Georgia, 31201
(478) 749-9908

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NOTICE OF SALE
UNDER POWER
STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF DODGE
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 that certain Deed to Secure Debt dated October 26, 2011, executed and delivered by C. L. Braden and SEENA D. BRADEN also known as Sue Braden to Bank of Eastman, and recorded on November 1, 2011 in Deed Book 693, Pages 25-28, Dodge County, Georgia records (“Security Deed”) as modified by that certain Modification of Deed to Secure Debt executed by Borrower dated October 31, 2014 and recorded in Deed Book 769, Pages 196-198, Clerks Office, Dodge County Superior Court; conveying the after-described property (through the open end provisions therein) to secure that certain promissory note (as it may have been amended, modified, extended, and/or renewed, “Note One”) executed by SEENA D. BRADEN in favor of Bank of Eastman, dated October 31, 2014 in the original principal amount of One Hundred Thirty-Three Thousand Three Hundred One and 75/100s Dollars ($133,301.75) and that certain promissory note (as it may have been amended, modified, extended, and/or renewed, “Note Two”) (collectively Note One and Note Two are hereinafter referred to as the “Notes”) executed by SEENA D. BRADEN in favor of BANK OF EASTMAN, dated December 4, 2017 in the original principal amount of One Hundred Fourteen Thousand Seventy-Five and 34/100s dollars ($114,075.34), BANK OF EASTMAN being the current owner and holder of the Notes, 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 FEBRUARY, (as it may have been amended, modified, extended, and/or renewed, “Note Two”) (collectively Note One and Note Two are hereinafter referred to as the “Notes”) executed by SEENA D. BRADEN in favor of BANK OF EASTMAN, dated December 4, 2017 in the original principal amount of One Hundred Fourteen Thousand Seventy-Five and 34/100s dollars ($114,075.34), BANK OF EASTMAN being the current owner and holder of the Notes, 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 FEBRUARY, 2020, of the following described property (the “Property”):
ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT NUMBER 330 OF THE 13TH LAND DISTRICT OF DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS LOT 5 OF BLOCK B OF THE PINES SUBDIVISION, AS SHOWN ON A PLAT OF SURVEY PREPARED BY OLIN J. MCLEOD, SURVEYOR, DATED DECEMBER 31, 1993, AND RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 21 AT PAGE 46 IN THE DEED RECORDS OF DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA. SAID PLAT IS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE HEREIN FOR DESCRIPTIVE AND ALL OTHER LEGAL PURPOSES. THIS PROPERTY IS SUBJECT TO THAT CERTAIN DECLARATION OF PROTECTIVE COVENANTS OF THE PINES SUBDIVISION AS FOUND RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 238 AT PAGES 435-439 IN THE DEED RECORDS OF DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA. SUBJECT ALSO TO EXISTING EASEMENTS FOR PUBLIC ROADS AND UTILITIES NOW IN USE.
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 Notes 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 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 100 E. GREENE STREET, MILLEDGEVILLE, GEORGIA 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, CHRISTOPHER R. CONLEY, JAMES-BATES-BRANNAN-GROOVER-LLP, 231 RIVERSIDE DRIVE, MACON, GEORGIA 31201, TEL: (478) 749-9908.
BANK OF EASTMAN,
as Attorney-in-Fact for
C. L. BRADEN and SEENA D. BRADEN also known as SUE BRADEN
CHRISTOPHER R. CONLEY, ESQ.
JAMES-BATES-BRANNAN-GROOVER-LLP
231 Riverside Drive
Macon, Georgia 31201
(478) 749-9908

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NOTICE OF SALE
UNDER POWER
STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF DODGE
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 that certain Deed to Secure Debt dated November 8, 2011, executed and delivered by SEENA D. BRADEN also known as SUE BRADEN to Bank of Eastman, and recorded on November 10, 2011 in Deed Book 693, Pages 213-216, Dodge County, Georgia records (“Security Deed”); conveying the after-described property (through the open end provisions therein) to secure that certain promissory note (as it may have been amended, modified, extended, and/or renewed, “Note One”) executed by SEENA D. BRADEN in favor of Bank of Eastman, dated October 31, 2014 in the original principal amount of ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-THREE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED ONE AND 75/100S DOLLARS ($133,301.75) and that certain promissory note (as it may have been amended, modified, extended, and/or renewed, “Note Two”) (collectively Note One and Note Two are hereinafter referred to as the “Notes”) executed by SEENA D. BRADEN in favor of BANK OF EASTMAN, dated December 4, 2017 in the original principal amount of ONE HUNDRED FOURTEEN THOUSAND SEVENTY-FIVE AND 34/100S DOLLARS ($114,075.34), BANK OF EASTMAN being the current owner and holder of the Notes, 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 FEBRUARY, 2020, of the following described property (the “Property”):
ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT NUMBER 6 IN THE 15TH LAND DISTRICT OF DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, CONSISTING OF 4.42 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AND SHOWN ON THAT CERTAIN PLAT OF SURVEY DATED OCTOBER 15, 2011, MADE FOR SEENA BRADEN BY RONNY BARRON, GEORGIA REGISTERED LAND SURVEYOR, AND FOUND RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 38 AT PAGE 148 IN THE DEED RECORDS OF DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA; SAID PLAT BEING INCORPORATED HEREIN AND MADE A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE THERETO.
SUBJECT TO EXISTING EASEMENTS FOR PUBLIC ROADS AND UTILITIES NOW IN USE.
SUBJECT TO THAT CERTAIN PERPETUAL NON-EXCLUSIVE SIGNAGE EASEMENT FROM H. C. RAGAN AND JOHN REDDOCK TO JAMESON COMPANY DATED APRIL 4, 1989, AND FOUND RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 206 AT PAGE 784 IN THE DEED RECORDS OF DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA.
SUBJECT TO THAT CERTAIN EASEMENT FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF A DEEP WELL AND PUMP HOUSE RESERVED IN THAT CERTAIN WARRANTY DEED FROM HARRELL ROGERS AND MRS. DAISY ROGERS TO GRAHAM PONTIAC, BUICK. G.M.C., INC., DATED JANUARY 2, 1973, AS FOUND RECORDED IN DEED BOO 129 AT PAGES 47-48 IN SAID DEED RECORDS.
SUBJECT TO ALL ENCROACHMENTS SHOWN ON SAID PLAT INCLUDING ENCROACHMENTS FOR TWO BILLBOARD SIGNS LOCATED ON THE PROPERTY.
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 Notes 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 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 100 E. GREENE STREET, MILLEDGEVILLE, GEORGIA 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, CHRISTOPHER R. CONLEY, JAMES-BATES-BRANNAN-GROOVER-LLP, 231 RIVERSIDE DRIVE, MACON, GEORGIA 31201, TEL: (478) 749-9908.
BANK OF EASTMAN,
as Attorney-in-Fact for
SEENA D. BRADEN also known as SUE BRADEN
CHRISTOPHER R. CONLEY, ESQ.
JAMES-BATES-BRANNAN-GROOVER-LLP
231 Riverside Drive
Macon, Georgia 31201
(478) 749-9908

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MISCELLANEOUS

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
v.
0.243 ACRES OF LAND; AND WALTHALL OIL COMPANY; HEIRS OF FLOYD MCRAE
HARRELL; HEIRS OF ROBERT MCRAE HARRELL; HEIRS OF GERTRUDE LINZY
HARRELL; MICHAEL FRANK CLEMENTS, AS EXECUTOR UNDER THE LAST WILL
AND TESTAMENT OF FANNIE LAURA HARRELL CLEMENTS; HEIRS OF JAMESROBERT HARRELL; PAMELA G. HARRELL; KATIE STAPLES; KIMBERLY
MAZZA; ROBERT BRYANT HARRELL; MARVIN D. HARRELL; AND DONNA BOWEN, INDIVIDUALLY
CASE NO. 19V-8739
Parcel 6A
NOTICE OF SUMMONS
TO: HEIRS OF FLOYD MCRAE HARRELL; HEIRS OF ROBERT MCRAE HARRELL; HEIRS OF GERTRUDE LINZY HARRELL; MICHAEL FRANK CLEMENTS, AS EXECUTOR UNDER THE WILL OF FANNIE LAURA HARRELL CLEMENTS; HEIRS OF JAMES ROBERT HARRELL; MARVIN D. HARRELL; AND DONNA BOWEN
You are hereby notified that the above-styled condemnation action was filed against you in said court on November 14, 2019, and that by reason of an Order for service of summons by publication entered by the court on January 8, 2020, you are hereby commanded and required to file with the clerk of said court and serve upon MARCY GLOVER BRIDGES, Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is HARRIS & JAMES, LLP, 3573 VINEVILLE AVENUE, P.O. BOX 4866, MACON, GEORGIA 31208, an answer to the complaint within sixty (60) days of the date of the order for service by publication.
Witness the HONORABLE C. MICHAEL JOHNSON, judge of said court.
This the 8th day of January, 2020.
RHETT WALKER
Clerk of Superior Court
Dodge County, Georgia

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PROBATE NOTICES

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PROBATE COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
In Re: Estate ofMYRTLE B. LIGGIN, Deceased
Petition For Year’s
Support
Estate No.: P-20-9277
NOTICE OF PETITION TO FILE FOR YEAR’S SUPPORT
The Petition of GEORGE WILLIAM LIGGIN, JR. for Year’s Support from this Estate of MYRTLE B. LIGGIN, deceased, for decedent’s surviving spouse having been duly filed, all interested persons are hereby notified to show cause, if any they have, on or before February 5, 2020, 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 on or before the time stated in the preceding sentence.  All pleadings/objections must be signed before a notary public or before a probate court clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your pleadings/objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party.  Contact probate court personnel at the following address/telephone for the required amount for filing fees.  If any objections are filed, a Hearing will be scheduled at a later date in the Probate Court of the above named county, located at 643 Pearl Bates Avenue / P.O. Box 514 Eastman, Dodge County, Georgia 31023 (478-374-3775).  If no objections are filed the Petition may be granted without a Hearing.
SO ORDERED, this 3rd day January, 2020.
s/AL MCCRANIE,
Judge of Probate Court

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DELINQUENT TAXES

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NOTICE
FORECLOSURE OF RIGHT OF REDEMPTION
NOTICE TO:
CARE 2 INVEST, LLC. AND ALL PERSONS KNOWN OR UNKNOWN WHO CLAIM OR MIGHT CLAIM ADVERSELY TO PLAINTIFF’S TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS MAP AND PARCEL # 025 048W11, DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, And all other occupants or parties having an interest in the property described below:
PURSUANT TO O.C.G.A. 48-4-45 ET SEQ
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT:
The right to redeem the following described property, to wit:
Map and Parcel # 025 048W11
ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 141, 15TH DISTRICT, DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, CONSISTING OF 3.35 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, BEING LOT 11, AS SHOWN IN PLAT BOOK, 34, PAGE 95, AND IS A PORTION OF THAT PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN A DEED OF RECORD IN DEED BOOK 537, PAGE 8, DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA PUBLIC RECORDS.
WILL EXPIRE AND BE FOREVER FORECLOSED AND BARRED ON THE 29TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2020.
The tax deed to which this notice relates are dated the 7th day of August, 2018, and is recorded in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Dodge County, Georgia in Deed Book 863, Page 441.
The property may be redeemed at any time before 5:00 p.m. on the 12th day of February, 2020, by payment of the redemption price as fixed and provided by law to the undersigned at the following address:
JOHN P. HARRINGTON
SMITH AND HARRINGTON
Attorneys at law
P.O. Box 130
5425 Anson Avenue
Eastman, GA 31023
(478) 374-3488
Please be governed accordingly.
JOHN P. HARRINGTON,
attorney for
KELVIN HORTON

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NOTICE
FORECLOSURE OF RIGHT OF REDEMPTION
NOTICE TO:
CARE 2 INVEST, LLC. AND ALL PERSONS KNOWN OR UNKNOWN WHO CLAIM OR MIGHT CLAIM ADVERSELY TO PLAINTIFF’S TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS MAP AND PARCEL # 025 048W12, DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, And all other occupants or parties having an interest in the property described below:
PURSUANT TO
O.C.G.A. 48-4-45 ET SEQ
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT:
The right to redeem the following described property, to wit:
Map and Parcel # 025 048W12
ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 141, 15TH DISTRICT, DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, CONSISTING OF 3.00 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, BEING LOT 12, AS SHOWN IN PLAT BOOK, 34, PAGE 95, AND IS A PORTION OF THAT PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN A DEED OF RECORD IN DEED BOOK 537, PAGE 8, DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA PUBLIC RECORDS.
WILL EXPIRE AND BE FOREVER FORECLOSED AND BARRED ON THE 29TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2020.
The tax deed to which this notice relates are dated the 7th day of August, 2018, and is recorded in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Dodge County, Georgia in Deed Book 863, Page 442.
The property may be redeemed at any time before 5:00 p.m. on the 12th day of February, 2020, by payment of the redemption price as fixed and provided by law to the undersigned at the following address:
JOHN P. HARRINGTON
SMITH AND HARRINGTON
Attorneys at law
P.O. Box 130
5425 Anson Avenue
Eastman, GA 31023
(478) 374-3488
Please be governed accordingly.
JOHN P. HARRINGTON,
attorney for
KELVIN HORTON

GPN 20
NOTICE
FORECLOSURE OF RIGHT OF REDEMPTION
NOTICE TO:
CARE 2 INVEST, LLC. AND ALL PERSONS KNOWN OR UNKNOWN WHO CLAIM OR MIGHT CLAIM ADVERSELY TO PLAINTIFF’S TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS MAP AND PARCEL # 025 048W02, DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, And all other occupants or parties having an interest in the property described below:
PURSUANT TO O.C.G.A. 48-4-45 ET SEQ
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT:
The right to redeem the following described property, to wit:
Map and Parcel # 025 048W02
ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 141, 15TH DISTRICT, DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, CONSISTING OF 3.99 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, BEING LOT 2, AS SHOWN IN PLAT BOOK, 34, PAGE 95, AND IS A PORTION OF THAT PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN A DEED OF RECORD IN DEED BOOK 537, PAGE 8, DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA PUBLIC RECORDS.
WILL EXPIRE AND BE FOREVER FORECLOSED AND BARRED ON THE 7TH DAY OF MARCH, 2020.
The tax deed to which this notice relates are dated the 7th day of August, 2018, and is recorded in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Dodge County, Georgia in Deed Book 863, Page 437.
The property may be redeemed at any time before 5:00 p.m. on the 7th day of March, 2020, by payment of the redemption price as fixed and provided by law to the undersigned at the following address:
JOHN P. HARRINGTON
SMITH AND HARRINGTON
Attorneys at law
P.O. Box 130
5425 Anson Avenue
Eastman, GA 31023
(478) 374-3488
Please be governed accordingly.
JOHN P. HARRINGTON,
attorney for
KINGSLEY HORTON

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NOTICE
FORECLOSURE OF RIGHT OF REDEMPTION
NOTICE TO:
CARE 2 INVEST, LLC. AND ALL PERSONS KNOWN OR UNKNOWN WHO CLAIM OR MIGHT CLAIM ADVERSELY TO PLAINTIFF’S TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS MAP AND PARCEL # 025 048W13, DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, And all other occupants or parties having an interest in the property described below:
PURSUANT TO
O.C.G.A. 48-4-45 ET SEQ
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT:
The right to redeem the following described property, to wit:
Map and Parcel # 025 048W13
ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 141, 15TH DISTRICT, DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, CONSISTING OF 3.36 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, BEING LOT 13, AS SHOWN IN PLAT BOOK, 34, PAGE 95, AND IS A PORTION OF THAT PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN A DEED OF RECORD IN DEED BOOK 537, PAGE 8, DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA PUBLIC RECORDS.
WILL EXPIRE AND BE FOREVER FORECLOSED AND BARRED ON THE 7TH DAY OF MARCH, 2020.
The tax deed to which this notice relates are dated the 7th day of August, 2018, and is recorded in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Dodge County, Georgia in Deed Book 863, Page 443.
The property may be redeemed at any time before 5:00 p.m. on the 7th day of March, 2020, by payment of the redemption price as fixed and provided by law to the undersigned at the following address:
JOHN P. HARRINGTON
SMITH AND HARRINGTON
Attorneys at law
P.O. Box 130
5425 Anson Avenue
Eastman, GA 31023
(478) 374-3488
Please be governed accordingly.
JOHN P. HARRINGTON,
attorney for
KINGSLEY HORTON

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DEBTORS AND CREDITORS

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PROBATE COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
In Re:Estate of WILLIAM J. STEELE, Deceased
PETITION TO PROBATE
WILL IN SOLEMN FORM
Estate No.: P-19-9268
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
All creditors of the Estate of WILLIAM J. STEELE are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned in accordance with the law, and all persons indebted to said Estate are required to make immediate payment to me.
This the 17th day of December, 2019.
NANCY WHIGGUM STEELE,
Executor of the
Estate of WILLIAM J. STEELE, Deceased
681 Cochran Highway
Eastman, GA 31023

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NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF DODGE
IN RE: ESTATE OF GLADYS H. LINDSEY
All creditors of the Estate of GLADYS H. LINDSEY, are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned in accordance with the law, and all persons indebted to said Estate are required to make immediate payment to me.
This the 23rd day of December, 2019.
ALEPH H. FORE
Executor of the Last Will and
Testament of
GLADYS H. LINDSEY,
Deceased
STRAUGHAN & STRAUGHAN
Attorneys for said Estate
P.O. Box 55567
McRae-Helena, GA 31055
229-868-5629

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NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
All creditors of the Estate of MATTHEW MARION JONES, 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 the 2nd day of JANUARY, 2020.
Executor of the
Estate of
MATTHEW MARION JONES, Deceased
JACK MARION JONES
3621 Roddy Highway
Cochran, GA 31014

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GEORGIA, DODGE COUNTY
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
All creditors of the Estate of JAMES RANDALL KNIGHT, 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 18th day of October 2019.
KELLI MARIE WILSON
RUSTY LEE MULLIS
Co-Executors of the Last Will & Testament of
JAMES RANDALL KNIGHT
216 E. Lewis Street
Cochran, GA 31014

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DIVORCES

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
NANNIE HINSON, Plaintiff
CHARLES EARL ANDERSON, Defendant
Civil Action File No. 19V-8753
NOTICE OF SUMMONS – SERVICE BY PUBLICATION
TO: CHARLES EARL ANDERSON, Defendant Named Above:
You are hereby notified that the above-styled action seeking, DIVORCE, was filed against you in said court on 2nd of DECEMBER, 2019, and that by reason of an order for service of summons by publication entered by the court on 2nd of DECEMBER, 2019, you are hereby commanded and required to file with the clerk of said court and service upon NANNIE HINSON, plaintiff, whose address is 702 GRIFFIN AVENUE, EASTMAN, GEORGIA 31023, an answer to the complaint within sixty (60) days of the date of the order for service by publication. If you fail to do so, judgment by default will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the complaint.
Witness the Honorable HOWARD C. KAUFOLD, Judge of said Court.
This 2nd day of DECEMBER, 2019.
RHETT WALKER
Clerk of Superior Court
Dodge County

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FORECLOSURES

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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 WILLIAM ALAN ROSE , JR and HANNAH JADE ROSE to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as grantee, as nominee FOR PRIMESOUTH BANK DBA PRIMESOUTH MORTGAGE, its successors and assigns , dated August 22, 2012, recorded in Deed Book 713, Page 244, DODGE County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION by assignment recorded in Deed Book 879, Page 526, DODGE County, Georgia Records, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of ONE HUNDRED THIRTEEN THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED SEVENTY-FIVE AND 0/100 DOLLARS ($113,775.00), 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 FEBRUARY, 2020, 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.
JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association 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: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, 3415 Vision Drive, Columbus, OH 43219, 800-446-8939.
TO THE BEST KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF OF THE UNDERSIGNED, THE PARTY IN POSSESSION OF THE PROPERTY IS WILLIAM ALAN ROSE , JR AND HANNAH JADE ROSE OR A TENANT OR TENANTS AND SAID PROPERTY IS MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 133 BLACKBERRY DRIVE, 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.
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
as Attorney in Fact for
WILLIAM ALAN ROSE , JR and HANNAH JADE ROSE
MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC
1544 Old Alabama Road
Roswell, GA 30076
www.foreclosurehotline.net

EXHIBIT “A”
ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT NO. 79 IN THE 20TH LAND DISTRICT OF DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, AND CONTAINING 2.18 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, AND BEING MORE SPECIFICALLY SHOWN AND DESIGNATED ON A PLAT OF SURVEY DATED FEBRUARY 24, 1982 AS PARCEL NO. 6, SAID PLAT HAVING BEEN PREPARED BY CAREY B. TREADWELL, GEORGIA REGISTERED LAND SURVEYOR NO. 1538. SAID PLAT BEING MADE A PART HEREOF BY THIS REFERENCE THERETO AND FOR A MORE COMPLETE AND ACCURATE DESCRIPTION AS TO THE METES AND BOUNDS OF SAID TRACT, SAID PLAT BEING OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF DODGE SUPERIOR COURT IN PLAT BOOK 17, PAGE 142.
ALSO: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT NO. 79 IN THE 20TH LAND DISTRICT OF DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, AND CONTAINING 0.11 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, AND BEING MORE SPECIFICALLY LOCATE IN THE NORTH CORNER ON A PLAT OF SURVEY DATED NOVEMBER 5, 1984, SAID PLAT HAVING BEEN PREPARED BY JIM H. ROSS, DODGE COUNTY SURVEYOR SAID PLAT BEING MADE A PART HEREOF BY THIS REFERENCE THERETO AND FOR A MORE COMPLETE AND ACCURATE DESCRIPTION AS TO METES AND BOUNDS OF SAID TRACT SAID PLAT BEING OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF DOGE SUPERIOR COURT IN PLAT BOOK 17, PAGE 242, PARCEL ID NUMBER: 045-068
MR/hq1 2/4/20
Our file no. 5773319 - FT3

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NOTICE OF SALE
UNDER POWER
STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF DODGE
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 that certain Deed to Secure Debt dated September 3, 2010, executed and delivered by JOANNE C. SMITH to BANK OF EASTMAN, and recorded on September 10, 2010 in Deed Book 664, Pages 40-43, Dodge County, Georgia records (“Security Deed”) as modified by that certain Modification of Deed to Secure Debt executed by Joanne Crooks Smith dated March 28, 2017 and recorded in Deed Book 835, Pages 91-93, Clerks Office, Dodge County Superior Court; conveying the after-described property (through the open end provisions therein) to secure that certain promissory note (as it may have been amended, modified, extended, and/or renewed, “Note One”) executed by JOANNE CROOKS SMITH in favor of Bank of Eastman, dated January 26, 2017 in the original principal amount of Sixty-Seven Thousand Three Hundred and Sixty-Five and 28/100s Dollars ($67,365.28) and that certain promissory note (as it may have been amended, modified, extended, and/or renewed, “Note Two”) (collectively Note One and Note Two are hereinafter referred to as the “Notes”) executed by JOANNE CROOKS SMITH in favor of BANK OF EASTMAN, dated September 30, 2019 in the original principal amount of Eight Thousand Five Hundred and Forty-Three and 76/100s dollars ($8,543.76), BANK OF EASTMAN being the current owner and holder of the Notes, 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 FEBRUARY, 2020, of the following described property (the “Property”):
ALL THAT TRACT OF LAND CONTAINING 67.1 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, IN LAND LOT NUMBER 77 IN THE 20TH LAND DISTRICT OF DODGE COUNTY, STATE OF GEORGIA, APPROXIMATELY 4 MILES NORTHWEST FROM EASTMAN, GEORGIA, ON COUNTY PAVED ROAD, BOUNDED NOW OR FORMERLY AS FOLLOWS: ON THE NORTHEAST BY FRIENDSHIP CHURCH ROAD, AND PROPERTIES OF LOLA B. HALL, DAVID MCDANIEL, CAROLYN SAPP ESTATE AND BETTY B. DYE; ON THE EAST AND SOUTHEAST BY LANDS OF CAROLYN J. SAPP ESTATE AND BERTIE MAE GARRETT; ON THE SOUTHWEST BY LANDS OF STUCKEY TIMBERLAND, INC.; ON THE NORTHWEST BY LANDS OF FRANK DAVIS; SAID TRACT OF LAND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED ACCORDING TO A PLAT OF SURVEY PREPARED BY CAREY E. TREADWELL SUPERVISOR, ON THE 7TH DAY OF APRIL, 1975, REVISED ON THE 10TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 1981, WHICH PLAT, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 17, PAGE 238, PUBLIC RECORDS OF SAID DODGE COUNTY IS BY REFERENCE INCORPORATED HEREIN AS A PART OF THIS DESCRIPTION, AND BEING THE SAME LANDS DESCRIBED IN A DEED FROM JIMMY LEE BRAY TO BERTIE MAE GARRETT WHICH IS RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF DODGE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT IN DEED BOOK 194, PAGE 523.
LESS AND EXCEPT 5.00 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AND SHOWN ON THAT CERTAIN PLAT OF SURVEY DATED MARCH 13, 1991 MADE FOR LARRY R. FREEMAN AND ANDREA L. FREEMAN BY JIM H. ROSS, DODGE COUNTY SURVEYOR; SAID PLAT BEING INCORPORATED HEREIN AND MADE A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE THERETO.
THERE IS RESERVED BY GRANTOR A PERPETUAL EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS BEING TWENTY (20) FEET IN WIDTH CONNECTING SAID EXCEPTED 5.00 ACRE TRACT WITH THE SOUTHWESTERN RIGHT-OF-WAY OF FRIENDSHIP CHURCH ROAD AS WELL AS A TWENTY (20) FOOT WIDE EASEMENT FROM THE EAST CORNER OF SAID EXCEPTED 5.00 ACRE TRACT SOUTH 10 DEGREES 37 MINUTES 10 SECONDS EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 238.30 FEET TO A DEEP WELL LOCATED ON THE ABOVE-REFERENCED PROPERTY. BOTH EASEMENTS ARE MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AND SHOWN ON THE PLAT OF SURVEY OF SAID EXCEPTED TRACT.
GRANTOR ALSO RESERVES THE RIGHT TO USE WATER FROM SAID DEEP WELL AND THE RIGHT TO ENTER ONTO THE PROPERTY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE DEEP WELL.
SUBJECT TO EXISTING EASEMENTS FOR PUBLIC ROADS AND UTILITIES.
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 Notes 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 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 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, CHRISTOPHER R. CONLEY, JAMES-BATES-BRANNAN-GROOVER-LLP, 231 RIVERSIDE DRIVE MACON, GEORGIA, 31201, TEL: (478) 749-9908.
BANK OF EASTMAN,
as Attorney-in-Fact for
JOANNE C. SMITH
CHRISTOPHER R. CONLEY, ESQ.
JAMES-BATES-BRANNAN-GROOVER-LLP
231 Riverside Drive
Macon, Georgia, 31201
(478) 749-9908

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NOTICE OF SALE
UNDER POWER
STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF DODGE
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 that certain Deed to Secure Debt dated October 26, 2011, executed and delivered by C. L. Braden and SEENA D. BRADEN also known as Sue Braden to Bank of Eastman, and recorded on November 1, 2011 in Deed Book 693, Pages 25-28, Dodge County, Georgia records (“Security Deed”) as modified by that certain Modification of Deed to Secure Debt executed by Borrower dated October 31, 2014 and recorded in Deed Book 769, Pages 196-198, Clerks Office, Dodge County Superior Court; conveying the after-described property (through the open end provisions therein) to secure that certain promissory note (as it may have been amended, modified, extended, and/or renewed, “Note One”) executed by SEENA D. BRADEN in favor of Bank of Eastman, dated October 31, 2014 in the original principal amount of One Hundred Thirty-Three Thousand Three Hundred One and 75/100s Dollars ($133,301.75) and that certain promissory note (as it may have been amended, modified, extended, and/or renewed, “Note Two”) (collectively Note One and Note Two are hereinafter referred to as the “Notes”) executed by SEENA D. BRADEN in favor of BANK OF EASTMAN, dated December 4, 2017 in the original principal amount of One Hundred Fourteen Thousand Seventy-Five and 34/100s dollars ($114,075.34), BANK OF EASTMAN being the current owner and holder of the Notes, 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 FEBRUARY, (as it may have been amended, modified, extended, and/or renewed, “Note Two”) (collectively Note One and Note Two are hereinafter referred to as the “Notes”) executed by SEENA D. BRADEN in favor of BANK OF EASTMAN, dated December 4, 2017 in the original principal amount of One Hundred Fourteen Thousand Seventy-Five and 34/100s dollars ($114,075.34), BANK OF EASTMAN being the current owner and holder of the Notes, 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 FEBRUARY, 2020, of the following described property (the “Property”):
ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT NUMBER 330 OF THE 13TH LAND DISTRICT OF DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS LOT 5 OF BLOCK B OF THE PINES SUBDIVISION, AS SHOWN ON A PLAT OF SURVEY PREPARED BY OLIN J. MCLEOD, SURVEYOR, DATED DECEMBER 31, 1993, AND RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 21 AT PAGE 46 IN THE DEED RECORDS OF DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA. SAID PLAT IS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE HEREIN FOR DESCRIPTIVE AND ALL OTHER LEGAL PURPOSES. THIS PROPERTY IS SUBJECT TO THAT CERTAIN DECLARATION OF PROTECTIVE COVENANTS OF THE PINES SUBDIVISION AS FOUND RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 238 AT PAGES 435-439 IN THE DEED RECORDS OF DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA. SUBJECT ALSO TO EXISTING EASEMENTS FOR PUBLIC ROADS AND UTILITIES NOW IN USE.
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 Notes 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 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 100 E. GREENE STREET, MILLEDGEVILLE, GEORGIA 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, CHRISTOPHER R. CONLEY, JAMES-BATES-BRANNAN-GROOVER-LLP, 231 RIVERSIDE DRIVE, MACON, GEORGIA 31201, TEL: (478) 749-9908.
BANK OF EASTMAN,
as Attorney-in-Fact for
C. L. BRADEN and SEENA D. BRADEN also known as SUE BRADEN
CHRISTOPHER R. CONLEY, ESQ.
JAMES-BATES-BRANNAN-GROOVER-LLP
231 Riverside Drive
Macon, Georgia 31201
(478) 749-9908

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NOTICE OF SALE
UNDER POWER
STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF DODGE
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 that certain Deed to Secure Debt dated November 8, 2011, executed and delivered by SEENA D. BRADEN also known as SUE BRADEN to Bank of Eastman, and recorded on November 10, 2011 in Deed Book 693, Pages 213-216, Dodge County, Georgia records (“Security Deed”); conveying the after-described property (through the open end provisions therein) to secure that certain promissory note (as it may have been amended, modified, extended, and/or renewed, “Note One”) executed by SEENA D. BRADEN in favor of Bank of Eastman, dated October 31, 2014 in the original principal amount of ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-THREE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED ONE AND 75/100S DOLLARS ($133,301.75) and that certain promissory note (as it may have been amended, modified, extended, and/or renewed, “Note Two”) (collectively Note One and Note Two are hereinafter referred to as the “Notes”) executed by SEENA D. BRADEN in favor of BANK OF EASTMAN, dated December 4, 2017 in the original principal amount of ONE HUNDRED FOURTEEN THOUSAND SEVENTY-FIVE AND 34/100S DOLLARS ($114,075.34), BANK OF EASTMAN being the current owner and holder of the Notes, 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 FEBRUARY, 2020, of the following described property (the “Property”):
ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT NUMBER 6 IN THE 15TH LAND DISTRICT OF DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, CONSISTING OF 4.42 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AND SHOWN ON THAT CERTAIN PLAT OF SURVEY DATED OCTOBER 15, 2011, MADE FOR SEENA BRADEN BY RONNY BARRON, GEORGIA REGISTERED LAND SURVEYOR, AND FOUND RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 38 AT PAGE 148 IN THE DEED RECORDS OF DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA; SAID PLAT BEING INCORPORATED HEREIN AND MADE A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE THERETO.
SUBJECT TO EXISTING EASEMENTS FOR PUBLIC ROADS AND UTILITIES NOW IN USE.
SUBJECT TO THAT CERTAIN PERPETUAL NON-EXCLUSIVE SIGNAGE EASEMENT FROM H. C. RAGAN AND JOHN REDDOCK TO JAMESON COMPANY DATED APRIL 4, 1989, AND FOUND RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 206 AT PAGE 784 IN THE DEED RECORDS OF DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA.
SUBJECT TO THAT CERTAIN EASEMENT FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF A DEEP WELL AND PUMP HOUSE RESERVED IN THAT CERTAIN WARRANTY DEED FROM HARRELL ROGERS AND MRS. DAISY ROGERS TO GRAHAM PONTIAC, BUICK. G.M.C., INC., DATED JANUARY 2, 1973, AS FOUND RECORDED IN DEED BOO 129 AT PAGES 47-48 IN SAID DEED RECORDS.
SUBJECT TO ALL ENCROACHMENTS SHOWN ON SAID PLAT INCLUDING ENCROACHMENTS FOR TWO BILLBOARD SIGNS LOCATED ON THE PROPERTY.
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 Notes 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 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 100 E. GREENE STREET, MILLEDGEVILLE, GEORGIA 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, CHRISTOPHER R. CONLEY, JAMES-BATES-BRANNAN-GROOVER-LLP, 231 RIVERSIDE DRIVE, MACON, GEORGIA 31201, TEL: (478) 749-9908.
BANK OF EASTMAN,
as Attorney-in-Fact for
SEENA D. BRADEN also known as SUE BRADEN
CHRISTOPHER R. CONLEY, ESQ.
JAMES-BATES-BRANNAN-GROOVER-LLP
231 Riverside Drive
Macon, Georgia 31201
(478) 749-9908

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PROBATE NOTICES

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PROBATE COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
In Re: Estate ofMYRTLE B. LIGGIN, Deceased
Petition For Year’s
Support
Estate No.: P-20-9277
NOTICE OF PETITION TO FILE FOR YEAR’S SUPPORT
The Petition of GEORGE WILLIAM LIGGIN, JR. for Year’s Support from this Estate of MYRTLE B. LIGGIN, deceased, for decedent’s surviving spouse having been duly filed, all interested persons are hereby notified to show cause, if any they have, on or before February 5, 2020, 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 on or before the time stated in the preceding sentence.  All pleadings/objections must be signed before a notary public or before a probate court clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your pleadings/objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party.  Contact probate court personnel at the following address/telephone for the required amount for filing fees.  If any objections are filed, a Hearing will be scheduled at a later date in the Probate Court of the above named county, located at 643 Pearl Bates Avenue / P.O. Box 514 Eastman, Dodge County, Georgia 31023 (478-374-3775).  If no objections are filed the Petition may be granted without a Hearing.
SO ORDERED, this 3rd day January, 2020.
s/AL MCCRANIE,
Judge of Probate Court

1020
DELINQUENT TAXES

GPN 20
NOTICE
FORECLOSURE OF
RIGHT OF REDEMPTION
NOTICE TO:
ELLA JANE AUSTIN ESTATE AND ALL PERSONS KNOWN OR UNKNOWN WHO CLAIM OR MIGHT CLAIM ADVERSELY TO PLAINTIFF’S TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS MAP AND PARCEL # E06 005, DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, And all other occupants or parties having an interest in the property described below:
PURSUANT TO O.C.G.A. 48-4-45 ET SEQ
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT:
The right to redeem the following described property, to wit:
Map and Parcel # E06 005
ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN A PART OF LAND LOT 22, 15TH LAND DISTRICT, CITY OF EASTMAN DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, BEING IN WHISPERING PINES SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO A PLAT THEREOF WHICH IS RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF DODGE SUPERIOR COURT AND PLAT BOOK 7, PAGE 78, SAID PLAT TOGETHER WITH THE RECORD THEIR OF BEING BY REFERENCE INCORPORATED HEREIN AND MADE A PART THEREOF AND BEING ALSO THE SAME PROPERTY SHOWN ON A PLAT OF SURVEY MADE BY C. L. GILLES, SR., SURVEYOR, WHICH PLATT IS ALSO RECORDED IN THE CLERK’S OFFICE IN PLAT BOOK 10, PAGE 278, SAID PLATT TOGETHER WITH THE RECORD THEIR OF BEING BY REFERENCE INCORPORATED HEREIN AND MADE A PART HEAR OF SAID LOT FRONTING 100 FT ON THE NORTHWESTERLY SIDE OF EDGEWOOD ROAD AND RUNNING BACK TO EVEN WIDTH IN A NORTHWESTERLY DIRECTION A DISTANCE OF 276 FT.
WILL EXPIRE AND BE FOREVER FORECLOSED AND BARRED ON THE 8TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2020.
The tax deed to which this notice relates are dated the 6th day of November, 2018, and is recorded in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Dodge County, Georgia in Deed Book 866, Page 179.
The property may be redeemed at any time before 5:00 p.m. on the 15th day of January, 2020, by payment of the redemption price as fixed and provided by law to the undersigned at the following address:
JOHN P. HARRINGTON
SMITH AND HARRINGTON
Attorneys at law
P.O. Box 130
5425 Anson Avenue
Eastman, GA 31023
478-374-3488
Please be governed accordingly.
JOHN P. HARRINGTON,
attorney for
KINGSLEY HORTON

GPN 20
NOTICE
FORECLOSURE OF RIGHT OF REDEMPTION
NOTICE TO:
LOUISE HARRELL AND ALL PERSONS KNOWN OR UNKNOWN WHO CLAIM OR MIGHT CLAIM ADVERSELY TO PLAINTIFF’S TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS MAP AND PARCEL # 67 30C, DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, And all other occupants or parties having an interest in the property described below:
PURSUANT TO O.C.G.A. 48-4-45 ET SEQ
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT:
The right to redeem the following described property, to wit:
Map and Parcel # 67 30C
ALL THAT TRACT ARE PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LOT OF LAND NUMBER TWO HUNDRED TWENTY-TWO (222) OF THE 19TH LAND DISTRICT OF DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE POINT OF INTERSECTION OF THE NORTHWEST LOT LINE OF SET LOT AND THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY OF THE STATE POST ROAD KNOWN AS THE EMPIRE -CHESTER ROAD (FORMERLY THE WRIGHTSVILLE AND TENNILLE RAILROAD) AND FROM SAID POINT OF BEGINNING RUNNING IN A DIRECTION OF SOUTH FORTY-FIVE (45) DEGREES WEST A DISTANCE OF EIGHTY-EIGHT (88) FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTHEASTERLY SIDE OF THE OLD EASTMAN-COCHRAN PUBLIC ROAD; THENCE RUNNING IN A DIRECTION OF SOUTH FORTY (40) DEGREES EAST ALONG THE NORTHEASTERLY SIDE OF SAID EASTMAN - COCHRAN ROAD A DISTANCE OF NINETY-THREE (93) FEET; THENCE RUNNING IN A DIRECTION OF NORTH SEVENTY-EIGHT (78) DEGREES EAST A DISTANCE OF ONE HUNDRED NINETY (190) FEET TO A STAKE; THENCE RUNNING IN A DIRECTION OF NORTH TWELVE (12) DEGREES EAST A DISTANCE OF FIFTY-FIVE (55) FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY OF THE SAID EMPIRE - CHESTER ROAD; THENCE RUNNING IN A DIRECTION OF NORTH SEVENTY-NINE (79) DEGREES WEST ALONG THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY OF SAID EMPIRE - CHESTER ROAD A DISTANCE OF ONE HUNDRED NINETY-FIVE (195) FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING ONE - HALF ACRE, MORE OR LESS, ACCORDING TO A PLAT OF SURVEY MADE BY JAKE D. HARRELL ON MARCH 11, 1954, FOR RODDY BAPTIST CHURCH, SAID PLAT BEING RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF DODGE SUPERIOR COURT IN PLAT BOOK 2, PAGE 16, REFERENCE TO WHICH IS HEREBY MADE AND INCORPORATED HEREIN; AND BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED BY RODDY BAPTIST CHURCH TO WILLIE A REGISTER BY DEED DATED JANUARY 29, 1966.
WILL EXPIRE AND BE FOREVER FORECLOSED AND BARRED ON THE 8TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2020.
The tax deed to which this notice relates are dated the 7th day of August, 2018, and is recorded in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Dodge County, Georgia in Deed Book 863, Page’s 448-449.
The property may be redeemed at any time before 5:00 p.m. on the 15th day of January, 2020, by payment of the redemption price as fixed and provided by law to the undersigned at the following address:
JOHN P. HARRINGTON
SMITH AND HARRINGTON
Attorneys at law
P.O. Box 130
5425 Anson Avenue
Eastman, GA 31023
478-374-3488
Please be governed accordingly.
JOHN P. HARRINGTON,
attorney for
KINGSLEY HORTON

GPN 20
NOTICE
FORECLOSURE OF RIGHT OF REDEMPTION
NOTICE TO:
CARE 2 INVEST, LLC. AND ALL PERSONS KNOWN OR UNKNOWN WHO CLAIM OR MIGHT CLAIM ADVERSELY TO PLAINTIFF’S TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS MAP AND PARCEL # 025 048W11, DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, And all other occupants or parties having an interest in the property described below:
PURSUANT TO O.C.G.A. 48-4-45 ET SEQ
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT:
The right to redeem the following described property, to wit:
Map and Parcel # 025 048W11
ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 141, 15TH DISTRICT, DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, CONSISTING OF 3.35 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, BEING LOT 11, AS SHOWN IN PLAT BOOK, 34, PAGE 95, AND IS A PORTION OF THAT PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN A DEED OF RECORD IN DEED BOOK 537, PAGE 8, DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA PUBLIC RECORDS.
WILL EXPIRE AND BE FOREVER FORECLOSED AND BARRED ON THE 29TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2020.
The tax deed to which this notice relates are dated the 7th day of August, 2018, and is recorded in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Dodge County, Georgia in Deed Book 863, Page 441.
The property may be redeemed at any time before 5:00 p.m. on the 12th day of February, 2020, by payment of the redemption price as fixed and provided by law to the undersigned at the following address:
JOHN P. HARRINGTON
SMITH AND HARRINGTON
Attorneys at law
P.O. Box 130
5425 Anson Avenue
Eastman, GA 31023
(478) 374-3488
Please be governed accordingly.
JOHN P. HARRINGTON,
attorney for
KELVIN HORTON

GPN 20
NOTICE
FORECLOSURE OF RIGHT OF REDEMPTION
NOTICE TO:
CARE 2 INVEST, LLC. AND ALL PERSONS KNOWN OR UNKNOWN WHO CLAIM OR MIGHT CLAIM ADVERSELY TO PLAINTIFF’S TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS MAP AND PARCEL # 025 048W12, DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, And all other occupants or parties having an interest in the property described below:
PURSUANT TO
O.C.G.A. 48-4-45 ET SEQ
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT:
The right to redeem the following described property, to wit:
Map and Parcel # 025 048W12
ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 141, 15TH DISTRICT, DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, CONSISTING OF 3.00 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, BEING LOT 12, AS SHOWN IN PLAT BOOK, 34, PAGE 95, AND IS A PORTION OF THAT PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN A DEED OF RECORD IN DEED BOOK 537, PAGE 8, DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA PUBLIC RECORDS.
WILL EXPIRE AND BE FOREVER FORECLOSED AND BARRED ON THE 29TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2020.
The tax deed to which this notice relates are dated the 7th day of August, 2018, and is recorded in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Dodge County, Georgia in Deed Book 863, Page 442.
The property may be redeemed at any time before 5:00 p.m. on the 12th day of February, 2020, by payment of the redemption price as fixed and provided by law to the undersigned at the following address:
JOHN P. HARRINGTON
SMITH AND HARRINGTON
Attorneys at law
P.O. Box 130
5425 Anson Avenue
Eastman, GA 31023
(478) 374-3488
Please be governed accordingly.
JOHN P. HARRINGTON,
attorney for
KELVIN HORTON