Legals

1006
CORPORATIONS and BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS

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APPLICATION TO REGISTER A BUSINESS TO BE CONDUCTED UNDER TRADE NAME, PARTNERSHIP OR OTHERS
STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF DODGE
The undersigned does hereby certify that FRANK JOLLEY, JR. conducting a business as JOLLEY BOYZ TRUCKING, LLC in the City of EASTMAN, County of DODGE in the State of GEORGIA, under the name of JOLLEY BOYZ TRUCKING, LLC and that the nature of the business is trucking and that the names and addresses of the person, firms or partnership owning and carrying on said trade or business is:
FRANK JOLLEY, JR.; 62 MARY ALEXANDER DRIVE; EASTMAN, GA 31023.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
This 5th day of January, 2021
DONNA P. BARRENTINE
Notary Public
FRANK JOLLEY, JR.

1007
DEBTORS AND CREDITORS

GPN 07
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS
Estate No. P-20-9368
All creditors of the Estate of CARMINTA G. EDGE, 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 18th day of December, 2020.
SAMMY H. EDGE, JR.
Executor,
Estate of CARMINTA G. EDGE
408 Aschoff Court
Simpsonville, SC 29680
THE CANNON LAW FIRM, LLC
P O Box 55270
McRae, GA 31055
229-868-6065

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NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
All creditors of the Estate of SALLY GIDDENS DAVIS, 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 29th day of December 2020.
ALBERT L.W. DAVIS
P.O. Box 4774
Eastman, GA 31023
c/o RITA J. LLOP
Attorney at Law
Rita J. Llop, P. C.
5007 9th Avenue, N.E.
Eastman, Georgia 31023

GPN 07
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
Re: James M. Knight
In the Probate Court of Dodge County, Georgia; P-20-9350
All creditors of the Estate of JAMES M. KNIGHT, 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 29th day of December 2020.
JOHNNIE ROGERS KNIGHT
MICHAEL A. KNIGHT, SR.
121 Delacy Street
Eastman, GA 31023
RITA J. LLOP
Attorney at Law
Rita J. Llop, P. C.
5007 9th Avenue
Eastman, Georgia 31023
478-374-9500

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NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
All creditors of the Estate of KENNETH LAWRENCE ROGERS, 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 January 2021.
KENNETH F. ROGERS
Executor of the Estate of
KENNETH LAWRENCE
ROGERS
1056 Dublin Hwy.
Eastman, Georgia 31023
c/o RITA J. LLOP
Attorney at Law
Rita J. Llop, P. C.
5007 9th Avenue, N.E.
Eastman, Georgia 31023

GPN 07
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
GEORGIA, LAURENS COUNTY
All creditors of the Estate of MARTIN CARLOS BURCH, JR., deceased, late of Dodge County, Georgia, are hereby notified to render their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment to the undersigned Executors of the Estate.
This 13th day of January, 2021.
MARTIN C. BURCH, III
Executor of the Estate of MARTIN CARLOS BURCH, JR.
c/o PENNY MANNING SNIPES
1006 Bellevue Avenue
Dublin, GA 31021
Attorney for Executor:
PENNY MANNING SNIPES, LLC
1006 Bellevue Avenue
Dublin, GA 31021
(478) 272-4658
(478) 272-6012 (fax)
penny@pennysnipeslaw.com

1010
FAMILY, CHILDREN, YOUTH

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IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN THE MATTER OF:                          
T.R.L. IV
SEX: M
DOB: 02/27/2018
J.L.
SEX: F
DOB: 04/07/2016
Minor Children
CASE NO. 045-20J-3501
PETITION TO TERMINATE
SUMMONS
FOR PETITION TO TERMINATE PARENTAL
TO: ANY UNKNOWN UNNAMED PUTATIVE FATHERS
By Order for Service by Publication dated SEPTEMBER 21, 2020, you are required to appear before the Juvenile Court of DODGE County, Georgia to answer the allegations of a Petition to Terminate Parental Rights filed on SEPTEMBER 28, 2020, by the DODGE County Department of Family and Children Services. You may obtain a free copy of the petition directly or by mail from the clerk of said court.  The general nature of the allegations are that the child is a dependent child and the dependent state is likely to continue and cause serious physical, mental, emotional, or moral harm to the child unless the rights of the parents are terminated.
The court hearing of your case has been scheduled for 4th day of FEBRUARY, 2021, at 1:30 p.m., for the JUVENILE COURT OF DODGE COUNTY TO BE HEARD AT THE DODGE COUNTY COURTROOM IN EASTMAN, GEORGIA AT THE DODGE COUNTY AT&T BUILDING ON PEARL BATES AVENUE in Eastman, Georgia.
The court at trial can enter a judgment ending your rights to the child if you fail to appear and show cause why your parental rights should not be terminated.  A biological father may lose all rights to the child and not be entitled to object to the termination of his rights unless, within 30 days of receipt of this notice, he files: (1) a petition to legitimate the child; and (2) a notice of the filing of the petition to legitimate with the Juvenile Court of DODGE, Georgia.
A party has the right to an attorney in this proceeding.  If you are unable to hire an attorney, the Court will appoint one for you if you are an indigent person.
If you have any questions concerning this notice of summons, contact the clerk’s office at (478) 374-2871.
WITNESS the Honorable Dennis Mullis, Judge of said court, this the
17th day of NOVEMBER, 2020.
RHETT WALKER
(Deputy) Clerk of
Juvenile Court
Dodge County, Georgia

1011
FORECLOSURES

GPN 11
NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER CONTAINED IN SECURITY DEED
STATE OF GEORGIA,
COUNTY OF DODGE
Pursuant to a power of sale contained in a certain security deed executed by BESSIE SMITH and GEORGE O. SMITH, hereinafter referred to as GRANTOR, to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as nominee for USA HOME LOANS, INC., Corporation recorded in Deed Book 615, beginning at page 110, of the deed records of the Clerk of the Superior Court of the aforesaid state and county, and by virtue of a default under the terms of said security deed, and the related note, the undersigned attorney-in-fact for the aforesaid GRANTOR (which attorney-in-fact is the present holder of said security deed and note secured thereby) will sell at the usual place of conducting Sheriff’s sales in said county within the legal hours of sale, to the highest bidder on the FIRST TUESDAY IN FEBRUARY 2021, all property described in said security deed including but not limited to the following described property:
ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE CITY OF EASTMAN, DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, AND BEING LOT NO. 8 IN BLOCK “B” OF THE BACON HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION IN SAID CITY, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF A SURVEY MADE BY B.W. HARRELL ON AUGUST 29, 1959, AND RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF DODGE SUPERIOR COURT IN PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE 307, AND BY REFERENCE INCORPORATED HEREIN, SAID LOT FRONTING 90’ ON THE NORTHWEST SIDE OF FOREST AVENUE AND EXTENDING IN A NORTHWEST DIRECTION A DISTANCE OF 120’ AND BEING LOCATED IN THE NORTH CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF FOREST AVENUE AND HARRISON STREET.
THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON BEING COMMONLY KNOWN AS 5605 FOREST AVENUE, EASTMAN, GEORGIA. 31023.
BEING THE SAME LOT OR PARCEL OF GROUND WHICH BY DEED DATED FEBRUARY 25, 2008 AND RECORDED AMONG THE LAND RECORDS OF DODGE COUNTY IN DEED BOOK 600, PAGE 225 WAS GRANTED AND CONVEYED BY BESSIE SMITH, FORMERLY KNOWN AS BESSIE WESTBROOK, UNTO BESSIE SMITH AND GEORGE O. SMITH.
SAID LEGAL DESCRIPTION BEING CONTROLLING, HOWEVER, THE PROPERTY IS MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 5605 FOREST AVENUE, EASTMAN, GA 31023
Said property will be sold on an “as-is” basis without any representation, warranty or recourse against the above-named or the undersigned. The sale will be subject to the following items which may affect the title: 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, and all other matters of record superior to the said Security Deed. 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.
MIDFIRST BANK, through its division MIDLAND MORTGAGE is the entity with authority to negotiate, amend and modify the terms of the Note and Security Deed. MIDFIRST BANK, through its division MIDLAND MORTGAGE’S ADDRESS IS 999 N.W. GRAND BLVD., OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73118. MIDFIRST BANK, through its division MIDLAND MORTGAGE may be contacted by telephone at 1-800-552-3000.
TO THE BEST OF THE UNDERSIGNED’S KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF, THE PARTY IN POSSESSION OF THE PROPERTY IS BELIEVED TO BE BESSIE SMITH AND GEORGE O. SMITH, OR TENANT(S).
MIDFIRST BANK,
as Transferee, Assignee, and Secured Creditor
As attorney-in-fact for the
aforesaid GRANTOR
CAMPBELL & BRANNON, LLC
Attorneys at Law
Glenridge Highlands II
5565 Glenridge Connector,
Suite 350
Atlanta, GA 30342
(770) 392-0041
20-6428
THIS LAW FIRM MAY BE HELD TO BE ACTING
AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, UNDER FEDERAL LAW.
IF SO, ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE

1018
PROBATE NOTICES

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IN THE PROBATE COURT
COUNTY OF DODGE
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: ESTATE OF TAMMY THOMPSON, DECEASED
ESTATE NO. P-21-9375
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
NOTICE
TO: SEE EXHIBIT “A” and to WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
CONNIE COPELAND has petitioned for Letters of Administration to be appointed Administrator (s) of the Estate of TAMMY THOMPSON 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 FEBRUARY 26, 2021.
BE NOTIFIED FURTHER: All pleadings/objections must be signed under oath before a notary public or before a probate court clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your pleadings/objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact probate court personnel at the following address/telephone number for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed a hearing will be held on FEBRUARY 26, 2021. If no objections are filed, the petition may be granted without a hearing.
AL MCCRANIE
Judge of the Probate Court
P.O. Box 514
643 Pearl Bates Avenue
Eastman, GA 31023
478-374-3775

EXHIBIT “A”
KAY BARRON, SHIRLEY REGISTER, SHERYL HORNE, SARAH WALLIS, JIMMY HICKS, JACKIE BARNETT, THOMAS MELVIN THOMPSON, JOHNNY CALVIN THOMPSON, BETTY WALDROUP, DEENA RENEE JONES, BRAD ROBINSON, RICHIE SELPH AND CLAY SELPH

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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: ESTATE OF MATTHEW STEVEN JOHNSON,
DECEASED
ESTATE NO. P-21-9376
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
NOTICE
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
SHARON MCDUFFIE JOHNSON has petitioned this Court to be appointed Administrator of the Estate of MATTHEW STEVEN JOHNSON 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 FEBRUARY 24, 2021.
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 Probate Court of
Dodge County
State of Georgia
P.O. Box 4256
643 Pearl Bates Avenue
Eastman, GA 31023
478-374-3775

1006
CORPORATIONS and BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS

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APPLICATION TO REGISTER A BUSINESS TO BE CONDUCTED UNDER TRADE NAME, PARTNERSHIP OR OTHERS
STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF DODGE
The undersigned does hereby certify that FRANK JOLLEY, JR. conducting a business as JOLLEY BOYZ TRUCKING, LLC in the City of EASTMAN, County of DODGE in the State of GEORGIA, under the name of JOLLEY BOYZ TRUCKING, LLC and that the nature of the business is trucking and that the names and addresses of the person, firms or partnership owning and carrying on said trade or business is:
FRANK JOLLEY, JR.; 62 MARY ALEXANDER DRIVE; EASTMAN, GA 31023.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
This 5th day of January, 2021
DONNA P. BARRENTINE
Notary Public
FRANK JOLLEY, JR.

1007
DEBTORS AND CREDITORS

GPN 07
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS
Estate No. P-20-9368
All creditors of the Estate of CARMINTA G. EDGE, 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 18th day of December, 2020.
SAMMY H. EDGE, JR.
Executor,
Estate of CARMINTA G. EDGE
408 Aschoff Court
Simpsonville, SC 29680
THE CANNON LAW FIRM, LLC
P O Box 55270
McRae, GA 31055
229-868-6065

Gpn 07
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
All creditors of the Estate of SALLY GIDDENS DAVIS, 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 29th day of December 2020.
ALBERT L.W. DAVIS
P.O. Box 4774
Eastman, GA 31023
c/o RITA J. LLOP
Attorney at Law
Rita J. Llop, P. C.
5007 9th Avenue, N.E.
Eastman, Georgia 31023

GPN 07
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
Re: James M. Knight
In the Probate Court of Dodge County, Georgia; P-20-9350
All creditors of the Estate of JAMES M. KNIGHT, 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 29th day of December 2020.
JOHNNIE ROGERS KNIGHT
MICHAEL A. KNIGHT, SR.
121 Delacy Street
Eastman, GA 31023
RITA J. LLOP
Attorney at Law
Rita J. Llop, P. C.
5007 9th Avenue
Eastman, Georgia 31023
478-374-9500

Gpn 07
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
All creditors of the Estate of KENNETH LAWRENCE ROGERS, 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 January 2021.
KENNETH F. ROGERS
Executor of the Estate of
KENNETH LAWRENCE
ROGERS
1056 Dublin Hwy.
Eastman, Georgia 31023
c/o RITA J. LLOP
Attorney at Law
Rita J. Llop, P. C.
5007 9th Avenue, N.E.
Eastman, Georgia 31023

1010
FAMILY, CHILDREN, YOUTH

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IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN THE MATTER OF:                          
T.R.L. IV
SEX: M
DOB: 02/27/2018
J.L.
SEX: F
DOB: 04/07/2016
Minor Children
CASE NO. 045-20J-3501
PETITION TO TERMINATE
SUMMONS
FOR PETITION TO TERMINATE PARENTAL
TO: ANY UNKNOWN UNNAMED PUTATIVE FATHERS
By Order for Service by Publication dated SEPTEMBER 21, 2020, you are required to appear before the Juvenile Court of DODGE County, Georgia to answer the allegations of a Petition to Terminate Parental Rights filed on SEPTEMBER 28, 2020, by the DODGE County Department of Family and Children Services. You may obtain a free copy of the petition directly or by mail from the clerk of said court.  The general nature of the allegations are that the child is a dependent child and the dependent state is likely to continue and cause serious physical, mental, emotional, or moral harm to the child unless the rights of the parents are terminated.
The court hearing of your case has been scheduled for 4th day of FEBRUARY, 2021, at 1:30 p.m., for the JUVENILE COURT OF DODGE COUNTY TO BE HEARD AT THE DODGE COUNTY COURTROOM IN EASTMAN, GEORGIA AT THE DODGE COUNTY AT&T BUILDING ON PEARL BATES AVENUE in Eastman, Georgia.
The court at trial can enter a judgment ending your rights to the child if you fail to appear and show cause why your parental rights should not be terminated.  A biological father may lose all rights to the child and not be entitled to object to the termination of his rights unless, within 30 days of receipt of this notice, he files: (1) a petition to legitimate the child; and (2) a notice of the filing of the petition to legitimate with the Juvenile Court of DODGE, Georgia.
A party has the right to an attorney in this proceeding.  If you are unable to hire an attorney, the Court will appoint one for you if you are an indigent person.
If you have any questions concerning this notice of summons, contact the clerk’s office at (478) 374-2871.
WITNESS the Honorable Dennis Mullis, Judge of said court, this the
17th day of NOVEMBER, 2020.
RHETT WALKER
(Deputy) Clerk of
Juvenile Court
Dodge County, Georgia

1011
FORECLOSURES

GPN 11
NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER CONTAINED IN SECURITY DEED
STATE OF GEORGIA,
COUNTY OF DODGE
Pursuant to a power of sale contained in a certain security deed executed by BESSIE SMITH and GEORGE O. SMITH, hereinafter referred to as GRANTOR, to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as nominee for USA HOME LOANS, INC., Corporation recorded in Deed Book 615, beginning at page 110, of the deed records of the Clerk of the Superior Court of the aforesaid state and county, and by virtue of a default under the terms of said security deed, and the related note, the undersigned attorney-in-fact for the aforesaid GRANTOR (which attorney-in-fact is the present holder of said security deed and note secured thereby) will sell at the usual place of conducting Sheriff’s sales in said county within the legal hours of sale, to the highest bidder on the FIRST TUESDAY IN FEBRUARY 2021, all property described in said security deed including but not limited to the following described property:
ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE CITY OF EASTMAN, DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, AND BEING LOT NO. 8 IN BLOCK “B” OF THE BACON HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION IN SAID CITY, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF A SURVEY MADE BY B.W. HARRELL ON AUGUST 29, 1959, AND RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF DODGE SUPERIOR COURT IN PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE 307, AND BY REFERENCE INCORPORATED HEREIN, SAID LOT FRONTING 90’ ON THE NORTHWEST SIDE OF FOREST AVENUE AND EXTENDING IN A NORTHWEST DIRECTION A DISTANCE OF 120’ AND BEING LOCATED IN THE NORTH CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF FOREST AVENUE AND HARRISON STREET.
THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON BEING COMMONLY KNOWN AS 5605 FOREST AVENUE, EASTMAN, GEORGIA. 31023.
BEING THE SAME LOT OR PARCEL OF GROUND WHICH BY DEED DATED FEBRUARY 25, 2008 AND RECORDED AMONG THE LAND RECORDS OF DODGE COUNTY IN DEED BOOK 600, PAGE 225 WAS GRANTED AND CONVEYED BY BESSIE SMITH, FORMERLY KNOWN AS BESSIE WESTBROOK, UNTO BESSIE SMITH AND GEORGE O. SMITH.
SAID LEGAL DESCRIPTION BEING CONTROLLING, HOWEVER, THE PROPERTY IS MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 5605 FOREST AVENUE, EASTMAN, GA 31023
Said property will be sold on an “as-is” basis without any representation, warranty or recourse against the above-named or the undersigned. The sale will be subject to the following items which may affect the title: 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, and all other matters of record superior to the said Security Deed. 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.
MIDFIRST BANK, through its division MIDLAND MORTGAGE is the entity with authority to negotiate, amend and modify the terms of the Note and Security Deed. MIDFIRST BANK, through its division MIDLAND MORTGAGE’S ADDRESS IS 999 N.W. GRAND BLVD., OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73118. MIDFIRST BANK, through its division MIDLAND MORTGAGE may be contacted by telephone at 1-800-552-3000.
TO THE BEST OF THE UNDERSIGNED’S KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF, THE PARTY IN POSSESSION OF THE PROPERTY IS BELIEVED TO BE BESSIE SMITH AND GEORGE O. SMITH, OR TENANT(S).
MIDFIRST BANK,
as Transferee, Assignee, and Secured Creditor
As attorney-in-fact for the
aforesaid GRANTOR
CAMPBELL & BRANNON, LLC
Attorneys at Law
Glenridge Highlands II
5565 Glenridge Connector,
Suite 350
Atlanta, GA 30342
(770) 392-0041
20-6428
THIS LAW FIRM MAY BE HELD TO BE ACTING
AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, UNDER FEDERAL LAW.
IF SO, ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE

1018
PROBATE NOTICES

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IN THE PROBATE COURT
COUNTY OF DODGE
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: ESTATE OF C.W. ROGERS, SR., DECEASED
ESTATE NO. P-20-9367
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
NOTICE
TO: Whom it may concern and any heir whose current address is unknown:
C.W. ROGERS, JR. has petitioned for HIMSELF to be appointed Administrator (s) of the Estate of C.W. ROGERS, SR. 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 JANUARY 12, 2020.
BE NOTIFIED FURTHER: All pleadings/objections must be signed under oath before a notary public or before a probate court clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your pleadings/objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact probate court personnel at the following address/telephone number for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed a hearing will be held on JANUARY 12, 2020. If no objections are filed, the petition may be granted without a hearing.
AL MCCRANIE
Judge of the Probate Court
P.O. Box 514
643 Pearl Bates Avenue
Eastman, GA 31023
478-374-3775

GPN 18
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: ESTATE OF GLORIA ANN SMITH, DECEASED
ESTATE NO. P-20-9361
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF
ADMINISTRATION
NOTICE
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
BRIAN SMITH has petitioned to be appointed Administrator of the Estate of GLORIA ANN SMITH, deceased, of said County. The Petitioner has also applied for waiver of bond and/or grant of certain powers contained in O.C.G.A. §53-12-261. 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 JANUARY 22, 2021.
BE NOTIFIED FURTHER: All objections to the Petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of 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 Dodge County
Probate Court
By: ASHLEY W. CONLEY, Clerk of Probate Court
643 Pearl Bates Avenue
Eastman, GA 31023
Telephone Number
478-374-3775
CANNON LAW FIRM, LLC
Attorney for Estate
P. O. Box 55270
McRae, GA 31055
Phone: 229-868-6065

1007
DEBTORS AND CREDITORS

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NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF DODGE
ESTATE NO: P-20-9365
IN RE: ESTATE OF SAMUEL H. HANKEY, Deceased
All creditors of the Estate of SAMUEL H. HANKEY, 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 10th day of DECEMBER, 2020.
JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ and BRENDA HANKEY
Administrators of the
Estate of Deceased
P.O. Box 81383
Athens, GA 30608

GPN 07
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS
Estate No. P-20-9368
All creditors of the Estate of CARMINTA G. EDGE, 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 18th day of December, 2020.
SAMMY H. EDGE, JR.
Executor,
Estate of CARMINTA G. EDGE
408 Aschoff Court
Simpsonville, SC 29680
THE CANNON LAW FIRM, LLC
P O Box 55270
McRae, GA 31055
229-868-6065

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NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
All creditors of the Estate of SALLY GIDDENS DAVIS, 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 29th day of December 2020.
ALBERT L.W. DAVIS
P.O. Box 4774
Eastman, GA 31023
c/o RITA J. LLOP
Attorney at Law
Rita J. Llop, P. C.
5007 9th Avenue, N.E.
Eastman, Georgia 31023

GPN 07
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
Re: James M. Knight
In the Probate Court of Dodge County, Georgia; P-20-9350
All creditors of the Estate of JAMES M. KNIGHT, 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 29th day of December 2020.
JOHNNIE ROGERS KNIGHT
MICHAEL A. KNIGHT, SR.
121 Delacy Street
Eastman, GA 31023
RITA J. LLOP
Attorney at Law
Rita J. Llop, P. C.
5007 9th Avenue
Eastman, Georgia 31023
478-374-9500

1010
FAMILY, CHILDREN, YOUTH

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IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN THE MATTER OF:                          
T.R.L. IV
SEX: M
DOB: 02/27/2018
J.L.
SEX: F
DOB: 04/07/2016
Minor Children
CASE NO. 045-20J-3501
PETITION TO TERMINATE
SUMMONS
FOR PETITION TO TERMINATE PARENTAL
TO: ANY UNKNOWN UNNAMED PUTATIVE FATHERS
By Order for Service by Publication dated SEPTEMBER 21, 2020, you are required to appear before the Juvenile Court of DODGE County, Georgia to answer the allegations of a Petition to Terminate Parental Rights filed on SEPTEMBER 28, 2020, by the DODGE County Department of Family and Children Services. You may obtain a free copy of the petition directly or by mail from the clerk of said court.  The general nature of the allegations are that the child is a dependent child and the dependent state is likely to continue and cause serious physical, mental, emotional, or moral harm to the child unless the rights of the parents are terminated.
The court hearing of your case has been scheduled for 4th day of FEBRUARY, 2021, at 1:30 p.m., for the JUVENILE COURT OF DODGE COUNTY TO BE HEARD AT THE DODGE COUNTY COURTROOM IN EASTMAN, GEORGIA AT THE DODGE COUNTY AT&T BUILDING ON PEARL BATES AVENUE in Eastman, Georgia.
The court at trial can enter a judgment ending your rights to the child if you fail to appear and show cause why your parental rights should not be terminated.  A biological father may lose all rights to the child and not be entitled to object to the termination of his rights unless, within 30 days of receipt of this notice, he files: (1) a petition to legitimate the child; and (2) a notice of the filing of the petition to legitimate with the Juvenile Court of DODGE, Georgia.
A party has the right to an attorney in this proceeding.  If you are unable to hire an attorney, the Court will appoint one for you if you are an indigent person.
If you have any questions concerning this notice of summons, contact the clerk’s office at (478) 374-2871.
WITNESS the Honorable Dennis Mullis, Judge of said court, this the
17th day of NOVEMBER, 2020.
RHETT WALKER
(Deputy) Clerk of
Juvenile Court
Dodge County, Georgia

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FORECLOSURES

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NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER CONTAINED IN SECURITY DEED
STATE OF GEORGIA,
COUNTY OF DODGE
Pursuant to a power of sale contained in a certain security deed executed by BESSIE SMITH and GEORGE O. SMITH, hereinafter referred to as GRANTOR, to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as nominee for USA HOME LOANS, INC., Corporation recorded in Deed Book 615, beginning at page 110, of the deed records of the Clerk of the Superior Court of the aforesaid state and county, and by virtue of a default under the terms of said security deed, and the related note, the undersigned attorney-in-fact for the aforesaid GRANTOR (which attorney-in-fact is the present holder of said security deed and note secured thereby) will sell at the usual place of conducting Sheriff’s sales in said county within the legal hours of sale, to the highest bidder on the FIRST TUESDAY IN FEBRUARY 2021, all property described in said security deed including but not limited to the following described property:
ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE CITY OF EASTMAN, DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, AND BEING LOT NO. 8 IN BLOCK “B” OF THE BACON HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION IN SAID CITY, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF A SURVEY MADE BY B.W. HARRELL ON AUGUST 29, 1959, AND RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF DODGE SUPERIOR COURT IN PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE 307, AND BY REFERENCE INCORPORATED HEREIN, SAID LOT FRONTING 90’ ON THE NORTHWEST SIDE OF FOREST AVENUE AND EXTENDING IN A NORTHWEST DIRECTION A DISTANCE OF 120’ AND BEING LOCATED IN THE NORTH CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF FOREST AVENUE AND HARRISON STREET.
THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON BEING COMMONLY KNOWN AS 5605 FOREST AVENUE, EASTMAN, GEORGIA. 31023.
BEING THE SAME LOT OR PARCEL OF GROUND WHICH BY DEED DATED FEBRUARY 25, 2008 AND RECORDED AMONG THE LAND RECORDS OF DODGE COUNTY IN DEED BOOK 600, PAGE 225 WAS GRANTED AND CONVEYED BY BESSIE SMITH, FORMERLY KNOWN AS BESSIE WESTBROOK, UNTO BESSIE SMITH AND GEORGE O. SMITH.
SAID LEGAL DESCRIPTION BEING CONTROLLING, HOWEVER, THE PROPERTY IS MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 5605 FOREST AVENUE, EASTMAN, GA 31023
Said property will be sold on an “as-is” basis without any representation, warranty or recourse against the above-named or the undersigned. The sale will be subject to the following items which may affect the title: 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, and all other matters of record superior to the said Security Deed. 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.
MIDFIRST BANK, through its division MIDLAND MORTGAGE is the entity with authority to negotiate, amend and modify the terms of the Note and Security Deed. MIDFIRST BANK, through its division MIDLAND MORTGAGE’S ADDRESS IS 999 N.W. GRAND BLVD., OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73118. MIDFIRST BANK, through its division MIDLAND MORTGAGE may be contacted by telephone at 1-800-552-3000.
TO THE BEST OF THE UNDERSIGNED’S KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF, THE PARTY IN POSSESSION OF THE PROPERTY IS BELIEVED TO BE BESSIE SMITH AND GEORGE O. SMITH, OR TENANT(S).
MIDFIRST BANK,
as Transferee, Assignee, and Secured Creditor
As attorney-in-fact for the
aforesaid GRANTOR
CAMPBELL & BRANNON, LLC
Attorneys at Law
Glenridge Highlands II
5565 Glenridge Connector,
Suite 350
Atlanta, GA 30342
(770) 392-0041
20-6428
THIS LAW FIRM MAY BE HELD TO BE ACTING
AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, UNDER FEDERAL LAW.
IF SO, ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE

1018
PROBATE NOTICES

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IN THE PROBATE COURT
COUNTY OF DODGE
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: ESTATE OF DONNER FLOYD, DECEASED
ESTATE NO. P-20-9366
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
NOTICE
TO: WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
TRAJONA TYRESHA FLOYD has petitioned for Letters of Administration to be appointed Administrator (s) of the Estate of DONNER FLOYD 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 JANUARY 15, 2021.
BE NOTIFIED FURTHER: All pleadings/objections must be signed under oath before a notary public or before a probate court clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your pleadings/objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact probate court personnel at the following address/telephone number for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed a hearing will be held on JANUARY 15, 2021. If no objections are filed, the petition may be granted without a hearing.
AL MCCRANIE
Judge of the Probate Court
ASHLEY W. CONLEY
Clerk/Deputy Clerk
of the Probate Court
P.O. Box 514
Eastman, GA 31023
478-374-3775

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IN THE PROBATE COURT
COUNTY OF DODGE
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: ESTATE OF C.W. ROGERS, SR., DECEASED
ESTATE NO. P-20-9367
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
NOTICE
TO: Whom it may concern and any heir whose current address is unknown:
C.W. ROGERS, JR. has petitioned for HIMSELF to be appointed Administrator (s) of the Estate of C.W. ROGERS, SR. 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 JANUARY 12, 2020.
BE NOTIFIED FURTHER: All pleadings/objections must be signed under oath before a notary public or before a probate court clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your pleadings/objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact probate court personnel at the following address/telephone number for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed a hearing will be held on JANUARY 12, 2020. If no objections are filed, the petition may be granted without a hearing.
AL MCCRANIE
Judge of the Probate Court
P.O. Box 514
643 Pearl Bates Avenue
Eastman, GA 31023
478-374-3775

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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: ESTATE OF GLORIA ANN SMITH, DECEASED
ESTATE NO. P-20-9361
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF
ADMINISTRATION
NOTICE
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
BRIAN SMITH has petitioned to be appointed Administrator of the Estate of GLORIA ANN SMITH, deceased, of said County. The Petitioner has also applied for waiver of bond and/or grant of certain powers contained in O.C.G.A. §53-12-261. 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 JANUARY 22, 2021.
BE NOTIFIED FURTHER: All objections to the Petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of 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 Dodge County
Probate Court
By: ASHLEY W. CONLEY, Clerk of Probate Court
643 Pearl Bates Avenue
Eastman, GA 31023
Telephone Number
478-374-3775
CANNON LAW FIRM, LLC
Attorney for Estate
P. O. Box 55270
McRae, GA 31055
Phone: 229-868-6065

1020
DELINQUENT TAXES

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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE OF RIGHT OF REDEMPTION
STATE OF GEORGIA/COUNTY OF DODGE
TO: 1) FRANTZ G. ANTOINE, 2) UNKNOWN HEIRS AND ASSIGNS OF FRANTZ G. ANTOINE, 3) KETLINE J. ANTOINE, 4) UNKNOWN HEIRS AND ASSIGNS OF KETLINE J. ANTOINE, 5) CADENCE BANK, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO STATE BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, 6) DODGE COUNTY TAX COMMISSIONER, 7) TENANT/RESIDENT/OCCUPANT, AND 8) ALL PERSONS KNOWN OR UNKNOWN WHO MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST IN PROPERTY KNOWN AS SANDERS CEMETERY ROAD, CHAUNCEY, GEORGIA 31011
TAKE NOTICE THAT:
THE RIGHT TO REDEEM THE DESCRIBED PROPERTY AS SANDERS CEMETERY ROAD, CHAUNCEY, GEORGIA 31011, (TAX PARCEL 064 034B13), AS FOLLOWS, TO WIT:
Map and Parcel # 64 34B13
ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 280, 13TH LAND DISTRICT, DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, AND BEING ALL OF TRACT 13 CONTAINING 3.81 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, ACCORDING TO A PLAT OF SURVEY PREPARED FOR OGLESBY INVESTMENTS, LLC BY FREDDIE J. HATTAWAY, SURVEYOR #2467, DATED MARCH 27, 2007, AND RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 36, PAGE 68, DODGE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT CLERK’S OFFICE. SAID PLAT AND ALL REFERENCES THEREON ARE INCORPORATED HEREIN FOR ALL PURPOSES. THIS IS PART OF THE SAME PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN A DEED RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 556, PAGE 78, AFORESAID CLERK’S OFFICE.
Will expire and be forever foreclosed and barred on and after the 19th day of February, 2021, or 30 days from service of notice.
The tax deed to which this notice relates is dated the 6th day of August 2019 and is recorded in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Dodge County, Georgia, in Deed Book 879, Page 104.
The property may be redeemed at any time before the 19th day of February, 2021, or 30 days from service of notice, by payment of the redemption price as fixed and provided by law to the undersigned at the following address: DAVID A. BASIL, LLC, 301 BRADLEY STREET, SUITE B-7, CARROLLTON, GEORGIA, 30117.
Please be governed accordingly.

1007
DEBTORS AND CREDITORS

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NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF DODGE
ESTATE NO: P-20-9365
IN RE: ESTATE OF SAMUEL H. HANKEY, Deceased
All creditors of the Estate of SAMUEL H. HANKEY, 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 10th day of DECEMBER, 2020.
JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ and BRENDA HANKEY
Administrators of the
Estate of Deceased
P.O. Box 81383
Athens, GA 30608

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS
Estate No. P-20-9368
All creditors of the Estate of CARMINTA G. EDGE, 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 18th day of December, 2020.
SAMMY H. EDGE, JR.
Executor,
Estate of CARMINTA G. EDGE
408 Aschoff Court
Simpsonville, SC 29680
THE CANNON LAW FIRM, LLC
P O Box 55270
McRae, GA 31055
229-868-6065

1010
FAMILY, CHILDREN, YOUTH

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IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN THE MATTER OF:                          
T.R.L. IV
SEX: M
DOB: 02/27/2018
J.L.
SEX: F
DOB: 04/07/2016
Minor Children
CASE NO. 045-20J-3501
PETITION TO TERMINATE
SUMMONS
FOR PETITION TO TERMINATE PARENTAL
TO: ANY UNKNOWN UNNAMED PUTATIVE FATHERS
By Order for Service by Publication dated SEPTEMBER 21, 2020, you are required to appear before the Juvenile Court of DODGE County, Georgia to answer the allegations of a Petition to Terminate Parental Rights filed on SEPTEMBER 28, 2020, by the DODGE County Department of Family and Children Services. You may obtain a free copy of the petition directly or by mail from the clerk of said court.  The general nature of the allegations are that the child is a dependent child and the dependent state is likely to continue and cause serious physical, mental, emotional, or moral harm to the child unless the rights of the parents are terminated.
The court hearing of your case has been scheduled for 4th day of FEBRUARY, 2021, at 1:30 p.m., for the JUVENILE COURT OF DODGE COUNTY TO BE HEARD AT THE DODGE COUNTY COURTROOM IN EASTMAN, GEORGIA AT THE DODGE COUNTY AT&T BUILDING ON PEARL BATES AVENUE in Eastman, Georgia.
The court at trial can enter a judgment ending your rights to the child if you fail to appear and show cause why your parental rights should not be terminated.  A biological father may lose all rights to the child and not be entitled to object to the termination of his rights unless, within 30 days of receipt of this notice, he files: (1) a petition to legitimate the child; and (2) a notice of the filing of the petition to legitimate with the Juvenile Court of DODGE, Georgia.
A party has the right to an attorney in this proceeding.  If you are unable to hire an attorney, the Court will appoint one for you if you are an indigent person.
If you have any questions concerning this notice of summons, contact the clerk’s office at (478) 374-2871.
WITNESS the Honorable Dennis Mullis, Judge of said court, this the
17th day of NOVEMBER, 2020.
RHETT WALKER
(Deputy) Clerk of
Juvenile Court
Dodge County, Georgia

1011
FORECLOSURES

GPN 11
NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER
GEORGIA, DODGE COUNTY
THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by AMY WILLIAMS HICKS f/k/a AMY WILLIAMS BROOKS to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as grantee, as nominee for TERRACE MORTGAGE COMPANY, its successors and assigns, dated March 22, 2013, recorded in Deed Book 729, Page 136, DODGE County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC by assignment recorded in Deed Book 876, Page 344, DODGE County, Georgia Records, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of ONE HUNDRED SEVENTEEN THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED AND 0/100 DOLLARS ($117,300.00), 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 JANUARY, 2021, 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.
LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING LLC is the holder of the Security Deed to the property in accordance with OCGA § 44-14-162.2.
The entity that has full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the mortgage with the debtor is: M&T BANK , ONE FOUNTAIN PLAZA, BUFFALO, NY 14203, 800-724-1633.
TO THE BEST KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF OF THE UNDERSIGNED, THE PARTY IN POSSESSION OF THE PROPERTY IS AMY WILLIAMS HICKS F/K/A AMY WILLIAMS BROOKS OR A TENANT OR TENANTS AND SAID PROPERTY IS MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 507 9TH AVENUE, 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.
LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING LLC
as Attorney in Fact for
AMY WILLIAMS HICKS f/k/a AMY WILLIAMS BROOKS
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 DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, IN THE
CITY OF EASTMAN, AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGIN AT THE
SOUTH CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF CREIGHTON STREET AND NINTH AVENUE AND FROM
SAID POINT OF BEGINNING RUNNING IN A SOUTHEASTERLY DIRECTION ALONG THE SOUTHWEST SIDE OF CREIGHTON STREET A DISTANCE OF 295.00 FEET; THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES AND RUNNING IN A SOUTHWESTERLY DIRECTION A DISTANCE OF 150.00 FEET TO LANDS NOW OR FORMERLY OF J.W. THOMPSON; THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES AND RUNNING IN A NORTHWESTERLY DIRECTION A DISTANCE OF 295.00 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST SIDE OF NINTH AVENUE; THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES AND RUNNING IN A NORTHEASTERLY DIRECTION ALONG THE SOUTHEAST SIDE OF NINTH AVENUE DISTANCE OF 150.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING AND BEING THE SAME PROPERTY SHOWN ON THE PLAT OF A SURVEY MADE BY JAKE D. HARRELL ON FEBRUARY 4, 1955, SAID PLAT BEING RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF DODGE SUPERIOR COURT IN PLAT BOOK 2, PAGE 104, WHICH SAID PLAT AND THE RECORD THEREOF IS BY RECORD INCORPORATED HEREIN AND MADE A PART HEREOF. SUBJECT TO EXISTING EASEMENTS FOR PUBLIC ROADS AND UTILITIES.
MR/ca 1/5/21
Our file no. 20-03773GA - FT5

1015
NAME CHANGE

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
In Re: SILVIA SOTELO
Civil Action File No. 20V-9045
NOTICE OF PETITION TO CHANGE NAME
GEORGIA, DODGE COUNTY
Notice is hereby given that SILVIA SOTELO, the undersigned, filed his Petition to the Superior Court of DODGE County, Georgia on the 18th day of November, 2020, praying for a change in the name of petitioner from SILVIA SOTELO to SILVIA RODRIGUEZ.
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 18th day of NOVEMBER, 2020.
SILVIA SOTELO
Petitioner prose

1018
PROBATE NOTICES

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IN THE PROBATE COURT
COUNTY OF DODGE
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: ESTATE OF DONNER FLOYD, DECEASED
ESTATE NO. P-20-9366
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
NOTICE
TO: WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
TRAJONA TYRESHA FLOYD has petitioned for Letters of Administration to be appointed Administrator (s) of the Estate of DONNER FLOYD 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 JANUARY 15, 2021.
BE NOTIFIED FURTHER: All pleadings/objections must be signed under oath before a notary public or before a probate court clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your pleadings/objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact probate court personnel at the following address/telephone number for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed a hearing will be held on JANUARY 15, 2021. If no objections are filed, the petition may be granted without a hearing.
AL MCCRANIE
Judge of the Probate Court
ASHLEY W. CONLEY
Clerk/Deputy Clerk
of the Probate Court
P.O. Box 514
Eastman, GA 31023
478-374-3775

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IN THE PROBATE COURT
COUNTY OF DODGE
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: ESTATE OF C.W. ROGERS, SR., DECEASED
ESTATE NO. P-20-9367
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
NOTICE
TO: Whom it may concern and any heir whose current address is unknown:
C.W. ROGERS, JR. has petitioned for HIMSELF to be appointed Administrator (s) of the Estate of C.W. ROGERS, SR. 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 JANUARY 12, 2020.
BE NOTIFIED FURTHER: All pleadings/objections must be signed under oath before a notary public or before a probate court clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your pleadings/objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact probate court personnel at the following address/telephone number for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed a hearing will be held on JANUARY 12, 2020. If no objections are filed, the petition may be granted without a hearing.
AL MCCRANIE
Judge of the Probate Court
P.O. Box 514
643 Pearl Bates Avenue
Eastman, GA 31023
478-374-3775

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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: ESTATE OF GLORIA ANN SMITH, DECEASED
ESTATE NO. P-20-9361
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF
ADMINISTRATION
NOTICE
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
BRIAN SMITH has petitioned to be appointed Administrator of the Estate of GLORIA ANN SMITH, deceased, of said County. The Petitioner has also applied for waiver of bond and/or grant of certain powers contained in O.C.G.A. §53-12-261. 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 JANUARY 22, 2021.
BE NOTIFIED FURTHER: All objections to the Petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of 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 Dodge County
Probate Court
By: ASHLEY W. CONLEY, Clerk of Probate Court
643 Pearl Bates Avenue
Eastman, GA 31023
Telephone Number
478-374-3775
CANNON LAW FIRM, LLC
Attorney for Estate
P. O. Box 55270
McRae, GA 31055
Phone: 229-868-6065

1020
DELINQUENT TAXES

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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE OF RIGHT OF REDEMPTION
STATE OF GEORGIA/COUNTY OF DODGE
TO: 1) FRANTZ G. ANTOINE, 2) UNKNOWN HEIRS AND ASSIGNS OF FRANTZ G. ANTOINE, 3) KETLINE J. ANTOINE, 4) UNKNOWN HEIRS AND ASSIGNS OF KETLINE J. ANTOINE, 5) CADENCE BANK, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO STATE BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, 6) DODGE COUNTY TAX COMMISSIONER, 7) TENANT/RESIDENT/OCCUPANT, AND 8) ALL PERSONS KNOWN OR UNKNOWN WHO MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST IN PROPERTY KNOWN AS SANDERS CEMETERY ROAD, CHAUNCEY, GEORGIA 31011
TAKE NOTICE THAT:
THE RIGHT TO REDEEM THE DESCRIBED PROPERTY AS SANDERS CEMETERY ROAD, CHAUNCEY, GEORGIA 31011, (TAX PARCEL 064 034B13), AS FOLLOWS, TO WIT:
Map and Parcel # 64 34B13
ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 280, 13TH LAND DISTRICT, DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, AND BEING ALL OF TRACT 13 CONTAINING 3.81 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, ACCORDING TO A PLAT OF SURVEY PREPARED FOR OGLESBY INVESTMENTS, LLC BY FREDDIE J. HATTAWAY, SURVEYOR #2467, DATED MARCH 27, 2007, AND RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 36, PAGE 68, DODGE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT CLERK’S OFFICE. SAID PLAT AND ALL REFERENCES THEREON ARE INCORPORATED HEREIN FOR ALL PURPOSES. THIS IS PART OF THE SAME PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN A DEED RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 556, PAGE 78, AFORESAID CLERK’S OFFICE.
Will expire and be forever foreclosed and barred on and after the 19th day of February, 2021, or 30 days from service of notice.
The tax deed to which this notice relates is dated the 6th day of August 2019 and is recorded in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Dodge County, Georgia, in Deed Book 879, Page 104.
The property may be redeemed at any time before the 19th day of February, 2021, or 30 days from service of notice, by payment of the redemption price as fixed and provided by law to the undersigned at the following address: DAVID A. BASIL, LLC, 301 BRADLEY STREET, SUITE B-7, CARROLLTON, GEORGIA, 30117.
Please be governed accordingly.

1007
DEBTORS AND CREDITORS

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NOTICE TO CREDITOR
GEORGIA, DODGE COUNTY
All creditors of the Estate of GLINDA CRANFORD, deceased, late of Dodge County, Georgia, are hereby notified to render their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to said Estate are required to make immediate payment to me.
This the 23RD day of NOVEMBER, 2020.
MARIA CRANFORD
SIMPSON
Executrix of the
Estate GLINDA CRANFORD
CHARLES C. BUTLER
Attorney for the Estate of
Glinda Cranford
P. O. Drawer 4430
Dublin, GA 31040-4430

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NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF DODGE
ESTATE NO: P-20-9365
IN RE: ESTATE OF SAMUEL H. HANKEY, Deceased
All creditors of the Estate of SAMUEL H. HANKEY, 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 10th day of DECEMBER, 2020.
JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ and BRENDA HANKEY
Administrators of the
Estate of Deceased
P.O. Box 81383
Athens, GA 30608

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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 AMY WILLIAMS HICKS f/k/a AMY WILLIAMS BROOKS to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as grantee, as nominee for TERRACE MORTGAGE COMPANY, its successors and assigns, dated March 22, 2013, recorded in Deed Book 729, Page 136, DODGE County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC by assignment recorded in Deed Book 876, Page 344, DODGE County, Georgia Records, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of ONE HUNDRED SEVENTEEN THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED AND 0/100 DOLLARS ($117,300.00), 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 JANUARY, 2021, 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.
LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING LLC is the holder of the Security Deed to the property in accordance with OCGA § 44-14-162.2.
The entity that has full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the mortgage with the debtor is: M&T BANK , ONE FOUNTAIN PLAZA, BUFFALO, NY 14203, 800-724-1633.
TO THE BEST KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF OF THE UNDERSIGNED, THE PARTY IN POSSESSION OF THE PROPERTY IS AMY WILLIAMS HICKS F/K/A AMY WILLIAMS BROOKS OR A TENANT OR TENANTS AND SAID PROPERTY IS MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 507 9TH AVENUE, 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.
LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING LLC
as Attorney in Fact for
AMY WILLIAMS HICKS f/k/a AMY WILLIAMS BROOKS
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 DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, IN THE
CITY OF EASTMAN, AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGIN AT THE
SOUTH CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF CREIGHTON STREET AND NINTH AVENUE AND FROM
SAID POINT OF BEGINNING RUNNING IN A SOUTHEASTERLY DIRECTION ALONG THE SOUTHWEST SIDE OF CREIGHTON STREET A DISTANCE OF 295.00 FEET; THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES AND RUNNING IN A SOUTHWESTERLY DIRECTION A DISTANCE OF 150.00 FEET TO LANDS NOW OR FORMERLY OF J.W. THOMPSON; THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES AND RUNNING IN A NORTHWESTERLY DIRECTION A DISTANCE OF 295.00 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST SIDE OF NINTH AVENUE; THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES AND RUNNING IN A NORTHEASTERLY DIRECTION ALONG THE SOUTHEAST SIDE OF NINTH AVENUE DISTANCE OF 150.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING AND BEING THE SAME PROPERTY SHOWN ON THE PLAT OF A SURVEY MADE BY JAKE D. HARRELL ON FEBRUARY 4, 1955, SAID PLAT BEING RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF DODGE SUPERIOR COURT IN PLAT BOOK 2, PAGE 104, WHICH SAID PLAT AND THE RECORD THEREOF IS BY RECORD INCORPORATED HEREIN AND MADE A PART HEREOF. SUBJECT TO EXISTING EASEMENTS FOR PUBLIC ROADS AND UTILITIES.
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MISCELLANEOUS

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TILLMAN INFRASTRUCTURE, LLC is proposing to construct a 295-foot tall overall height self-supporting lattice telecommunications support structure near 74 ROCKY SPRINGS ROAD, EASTMAN, DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA (32° 11’ 7.7” N, 83° 12’ 9.6” W). TILLMAN INFRASTRUCTURE, LLC invites comments from any interested party on the impact the proposed undertaking may have on any districts, sites, buildings, structures, or objects significant in American history, archaeology, engineering, or culture that are listed or determined eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places under National Historic Preservation Act Section 106. Comments may be sent to ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION OF AMERICA, ATTN: ANNAMARIE HOWELL, 1375 UNION HILL INDUSTRIAL COURT, SUITE A, ALPHARETTA, GA 30004 or via email to publicnotice@eca-usa.com. Ms. Howell can be reached at (770) 667-2040 x 405 during normal business hours. Comments must be received within 30 days of the date of this notice.
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1015
NAME CHANGE

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
In Re: SILVIA SOTELO
Civil Action File No. 20V-9045
NOTICE OF PETITION TO CHANGE NAME
GEORGIA, DODGE COUNTY
Notice is hereby given that SILVIA SOTELO, the undersigned, filed his Petition to the Superior Court of DODGE County, Georgia on the 18th day of November, 2020, praying for a change in the name of petitioner from SILVIA SOTELO to SILVIA RODRIGUEZ.
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 18th day of NOVEMBER, 2020.
SILVIA SOTELO
Petitioner prose

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PROBATE NOTICES

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IN THE PROBATE COURT
COUNTY OF DODGE
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: ESTATE OF DONNER FLOYD, DECEASED
ESTATE NO. P-20-9366
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
NOTICE
TO: WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
TRAJONA TYRESHA FLOYD has petitioned for Letters of Administration to be appointed Administrator (s) of the Estate of DONNER FLOYD 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 JANUARY 15, 2021.
BE NOTIFIED FURTHER: All pleadings/objections must be signed under oath before a notary public or before a probate court clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your pleadings/objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact probate court personnel at the following address/telephone number for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed a hearing will be held on JANUARY 15, 2021. If no objections are filed, the petition may be granted without a hearing.
AL MCCRANIE
Judge of the Probate Court
ASHLEY W. CONLEY
Clerk/Deputy Clerk
of the Probate Court
P.O. Box 514
Eastman, GA 31023
478-374-3775

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IN THE PROBATE COURT
COUNTY OF DODGE
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: ESTATE OF C.W. ROGERS, SR., DECEASED
ESTATE NO. P-20-9367
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
NOTICE
TO: Whom it may concern and any heir whose current address is unknown:
C.W. ROGERS, JR. has petitioned for HIMSELF to be appointed Administrator (s) of the Estate of C.W. ROGERS, SR. 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 JANUARY 12, 2020.
BE NOTIFIED FURTHER: All pleadings/objections must be signed under oath before a notary public or before a probate court clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your pleadings/objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact probate court personnel at the following address/telephone number for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed a hearing will be held on JANUARY 12, 2020. If no objections are filed, the petition may be granted without a hearing.
AL MCCRANIE
Judge of the Probate Court
P.O. Box 514
643 Pearl Bates Avenue
Eastman, GA 31023
478-374-3775

GPN 18
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: ESTATE OF GLORIA ANN SMITH, DECEASED
ESTATE NO. P-20-9361
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF
ADMINISTRATION
NOTICE
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
BRIAN SMITH has petitioned to be appointed Administrator of the Estate of GLORIA ANN SMITH, deceased, of said County. The Petitioner has also applied for waiver of bond and/or grant of certain powers contained in O.C.G.A. §53-12-261. 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 JANUARY 22, 2021.
BE NOTIFIED FURTHER: All objections to the Petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of 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 Dodge County
Probate Court
By: ASHLEY W. CONLEY, Clerk of Probate Court
643 Pearl Bates Avenue
Eastman, GA 31023
Telephone Number
478-374-3775
CANNON LAW FIRM, LLC
Attorney for Estate
P. O. Box 55270
McRae, GA 31055
Phone: 229-868-6065
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PETITION FOR DISCHARGE OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE
STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF DODGE
IN RE: ESTATE OF WILMER CURTIS JONES SR.
ESTATE NO. P-20-9275
IN RE: Petition for Discharge of Personal Representative
To Whom it My Concern:
This is to notify you to file objection, if there is any, to The Petition for Discharge of Personal Representative in this Court on or before the (30th) day after December 23, 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 held on (to be scheduled at a later date). If no objections are filed, the Petition may be granted without a hearing.
This 23rd day of December, 2020.
Al McCranie
Judge of Probate Court
643 Pearl Bates Avenue
Eastman, Georgia 31023
478-374-3775 - Phone
ATTORNEY:
John P. Harrington
Smith and Harrington
P.O. Box 130
Eastman GA 31023

1020
DELINQUENT TAXES

GPN 20
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE OF RIGHT OF REDEMPTION
STATE OF GEORGIA/COUNTY OF DODGE
TO: 1) FRANTZ G. ANTOINE, 2) UNKNOWN HEIRS AND ASSIGNS OF FRANTZ G. ANTOINE, 3) KETLINE J. ANTOINE, 4) UNKNOWN HEIRS AND ASSIGNS OF KETLINE J. ANTOINE, 5) CADENCE BANK, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO STATE BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, 6) DODGE COUNTY TAX COMMISSIONER, 7) TENANT/RESIDENT/OCCUPANT, AND 8) ALL PERSONS KNOWN OR UNKNOWN WHO MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST IN PROPERTY KNOWN AS SANDERS CEMETERY ROAD, CHAUNCEY, GEORGIA 31011
TAKE NOTICE THAT:
THE RIGHT TO REDEEM THE DESCRIBED PROPERTY AS SANDERS CEMETERY ROAD, CHAUNCEY, GEORGIA 31011, (TAX PARCEL 064 034B13), AS FOLLOWS, TO WIT:
Map and Parcel # 64 34B13
ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 280, 13TH LAND DISTRICT, DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, AND BEING ALL OF TRACT 13 CONTAINING 3.81 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, ACCORDING TO A PLAT OF SURVEY PREPARED FOR OGLESBY INVESTMENTS, LLC BY FREDDIE J. HATTAWAY, SURVEYOR #2467, DATED MARCH 27, 2007, AND RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 36, PAGE 68, DODGE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT CLERK’S OFFICE. SAID PLAT AND ALL REFERENCES THEREON ARE INCORPORATED HEREIN FOR ALL PURPOSES. THIS IS PART OF THE SAME PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN A DEED RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 556, PAGE 78, AFORESAID CLERK’S OFFICE.
Will expire and be forever foreclosed and barred on and after the 19th day of February, 2021, or 30 days from service of notice.
The tax deed to which this notice relates is dated the 6th day of August 2019 and is recorded in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Dodge County, Georgia, in Deed Book 879, Page 104.
The property may be redeemed at any time before the 19th day of February, 2021, or 30 days from service of notice, by payment of the redemption price as fixed and provided by law to the undersigned at the following address: DAVID A. BASIL, LLC, 301 BRADLEY STREET, SUITE B-7, CARROLLTON, GEORGIA, 30117.
Please be governed accordingly

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DEBTORS AND CREDITORS

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NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
All creditors of the Estate of ROBERT MARVIN PRIDGEN, 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 20th day of November, 2020.
NANCY C. JONES
1367 Milan Eastman Road
Eastman, GA 31023
Administrator, Estate of
ROBERT MARVIN PRIDGEN
DANIELS LAW LLC
Attorney for said Executor/Estate
P. O. Box 4939
Eastman, GA 31023
Phone: 478-227-7331

GPN 07
NOTICE TO CREDITOR
GEORGIA, DODGE COUNTY
All creditors of the Estate of GLINDA CRANFORD, deceased, late of Dodge County, Georgia, are hereby notified to render their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to said Estate are required to make immediate payment to me.
This the 23RD day of NOVEMBER, 2020.
MARIA CRANFORD
SIMPSON
Executrix of the
Estate GLINDA CRANFORD
CHARLES C. BUTLER
Attorney for the Estate of
Glinda Cranford
P. O. Drawer 4430
Dublin, GA 31040-4430

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NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF DODGE
ESTATE NO: P-20-9365
IN RE: ESTATE OF SAMUEL H. HANKEY, Deceased
All creditors of the Estate of SAMUEL H. HANKEY, 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 10th day of DECEMBER, 2020.
JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ and BRENDA HANKEY
Administrators of the
Estate of Deceased
P.O. Box 81383
Athens, GA 30608

1011
FORECLOSURES

GPN 11
NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER
GEORGIA, DODGE COUNTY
THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by AMY WILLIAMS HICKS f/k/a AMY WILLIAMS BROOKS to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as grantee, as nominee for TERRACE MORTGAGE COMPANY, its successors and assigns, dated March 22, 2013, recorded in Deed Book 729, Page 136, DODGE County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC by assignment recorded in Deed Book 876, Page 344, DODGE County, Georgia Records, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of ONE HUNDRED SEVENTEEN THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED AND 0/100 DOLLARS ($117,300.00), 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 JANUARY, 2021, 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.
LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING LLC is the holder of the Security Deed to the property in accordance with OCGA § 44-14-162.2.
The entity that has full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the mortgage with the debtor is: M&T BANK , ONE FOUNTAIN PLAZA, BUFFALO, NY 14203, 800-724-1633.
TO THE BEST KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF OF THE UNDERSIGNED, THE PARTY IN POSSESSION OF THE PROPERTY IS AMY WILLIAMS HICKS F/K/A AMY WILLIAMS BROOKS OR A TENANT OR TENANTS AND SAID PROPERTY IS MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 507 9TH AVENUE, 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.
LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING LLC
as Attorney in Fact for
AMY WILLIAMS HICKS f/k/a AMY WILLIAMS BROOKS
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 DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, IN THE
CITY OF EASTMAN, AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGIN AT THE
SOUTH CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF CREIGHTON STREET AND NINTH AVENUE AND FROM
SAID POINT OF BEGINNING RUNNING IN A SOUTHEASTERLY DIRECTION ALONG THE SOUTHWEST SIDE OF CREIGHTON STREET A DISTANCE OF 295.00 FEET; THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES AND RUNNING IN A SOUTHWESTERLY DIRECTION A DISTANCE OF 150.00 FEET TO LANDS NOW OR FORMERLY OF J.W. THOMPSON; THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES AND RUNNING IN A NORTHWESTERLY DIRECTION A DISTANCE OF 295.00 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST SIDE OF NINTH AVENUE; THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES AND RUNNING IN A NORTHEASTERLY DIRECTION ALONG THE SOUTHEAST SIDE OF NINTH AVENUE DISTANCE OF 150.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING AND BEING THE SAME PROPERTY SHOWN ON THE PLAT OF A SURVEY MADE BY JAKE D. HARRELL ON FEBRUARY 4, 1955, SAID PLAT BEING RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF DODGE SUPERIOR COURT IN PLAT BOOK 2, PAGE 104, WHICH SAID PLAT AND THE RECORD THEREOF IS BY RECORD INCORPORATED HEREIN AND MADE A PART HEREOF. SUBJECT TO EXISTING EASEMENTS FOR PUBLIC ROADS AND UTILITIES.
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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 1st day of December, 2020.
HOWARD C. KAUFOLD, JR.,
Judge of Superior Court, Oconee Judicial Circuit
TIMOTHY G. VAUGHN,
District Attorney,
Oconee Judicial Circuit

TO: HONORABLE HOWARD C. KAUFOLD, JR., JUDGE OF SUPERIOR COURT,
DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA
The September Term of the Grand Jury convened on November 30, 2020 and December 1, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. THEODORE ADRIEL GOSHORN was selected as foreperson and AARON N. SMITH, JR. was elected Clerk. Nelson Davis was selected as bailiff. The Grand Jury was sworn in by District Attorney Timothy G. Vaughn. Judge HOWARD C. KAUFOLD, JR. gave the jury an informative charge on their duties and responsibilities.
The Grand Jury considered 136 indictments and returned 136 true bills and 0 no bills.
We recommend that juror pay for 2021 be raised to $25 per day and bailiff pay be raised to $50 per day.
We recommend that Dennis Giddens be reappointed to a 3-year term on the Board of Tax Equalization.
We recommend that Evelyn Vickers be reappointed to a 3 -year term as an alternate member of the Board of Tax Equalization.
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 1st day of December, 2020.
THEODORE ADRIEL
GOSHORN Foreperson
AARON N. SMITH, JR., Clerk

1015
NAME CHANGE

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
In Re: SILVIA SOTELO
Civil Action File No. 20V-9045
NOTICE OF PETITION TO CHANGE NAME
GEORGIA, DODGE COUNTY
Notice is hereby given that SILVIA SOTELO, the undersigned, filed his Petition to the Superior Court of DODGE County, Georgia on the 18th day of November, 2020, praying for a change in the name of petitioner from SILVIA SOTELO to SILVIA RODRIGUEZ.
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 18th day of NOVEMBER, 2020.
SILVIA SOTELO
Petitioner prose

1018
PROBATE NOTICES

GPN 18
PROBATE COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
In Re: Estate of VIRGINIA LEE ALLEN BACON, Deceased
Estate No.: P-20-9353
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
SOLEMN FORM
All creditors of the Estate of VIRGINIA LEE ALLEN BACON 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 19th day of November, 2020.
ANDREW JEFFERSON,
Executor of the
Estate of VIRGINIA LEE
ALLEN BACON,
Deceased
3850 St. John Road
Chauncey, GA 31011

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PROBATE COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
In Re: Estate of TIMOTHY LLOYD ROBINSON, Deceased
Estate No.: P-20-9337
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
SOLEMN FORM
All creditors of the Estate of TIMOTHY LLOYD ROBINSON 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 19th day of November, 2020.
CONDRA W. ROBINSON,
Executor of the
Estate of TIMOTHY LLOYD ROBINSON, Deceased
5020 Greenwood Street
Eastman, Georgia 31023

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IN THE PROBATE COURT
COUNTY OF DODGE
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: ESTATE OF MARTIN CARLOS BURCH, JR., DECEASED
ESTATE NO. P-20-9363
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
NOTICE
TO: WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
MARTIN C. BURCH, III has petitioned for MARTIN C. BURCH, III to be appointed Administrator (s) of the Estate of MARTIN C. BURCH, JR. deceased, of said County. (The petitioner has also applied for waiver of bond and/or grant of certain powers contained in O.C.G.A. § 53-12-261.)
All interested parties are hereby notified to show cause why said petition should not be granted. All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections, and must be filed with the court on or before DECEMBER 28, 2020.
BE NOTIFIED FURTHER: All pleadings/objections must be signed under oath before a notary public or before a probate court clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your pleadings/objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact probate court personnel at the following address/telephone number for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed a hearing will be held on DECEMBER 28, 2020. If no objections are filed, the petition may be granted without a hearing.
AL MCCRANIE
udge of the Probate Court
KAYE COLLINS
Clerk/Deputy Clerk of the Probate Court
P.O. Box 514
Eastman, GA 31023
478-374-3775

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IN THE PROBATE COURT
COUNTY OF DODGE
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: ESTATE OF DONNER FLOYD, DECEASED
ESTATE NO. P-20-9366
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
NOTICE
TO: WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
TRAJONA TYRESHA FLOYD has petitioned for Letters of Administration to be appointed Administrator (s) of the Estate of DONNER FLOYD 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 JANUARY 15, 2021.
BE NOTIFIED FURTHER: All pleadings/objections must be signed under oath before a notary public or before a probate court clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your pleadings/objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact probate court personnel at the following address/telephone number for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed a hearing will be held on JANUARY 15, 2021. If no objections are filed, the petition may be granted without a hearing.
AL MCCRANIE
Judge of the Probate Court
ASHLEY W. CONLEY
Clerk/Deputy Clerk
of the Probate Court
P.O. Box 514
Eastman, GA 31023
478-374-3775

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DELINQUENT TAXES

GPN 20
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE OF RIGHT OF REDEMPTION
STATE OF GEORGIA/COUNTY OF DODGE
TO: 1) FRANTZ G. ANTOINE,2) UNKNOWN HEIRS AND ASSIGNS OF FRANTZ G. ANTOINE, 3) KETLINE J. ANTOINE, 4) UNKNOWN HEIRS AND ASSIGNS OF KETLINE J. ANTOINE, 5) CADENCE BANK, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO STATE BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, 6) DODGE COUNTY TAX COMMISSIONER, 7) TENANT/RESIDENT/OCCUPANT, AND 8) ALL PERSONS KNOWN OR UNKNOWN WHO MAY CLAIM AN INTEREST IN PROPERTY KNOWN AS SANDERS CEMETERY ROAD, CHAUNCEY, GEORGIA 31011
TAKE NOTICE THAT:
THE RIGHT TO REDEEM THE DESCRIBED PROPERTY AS SANDERS CEMETERY ROAD, CHAUNCEY, GEORGIA 31011, (TAX PARCEL 064 034B13), AS FOLLOWS, TO WIT:
Map and Parcel # 64 34B13
ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 280, 13TH LAND DISTRICT, DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, AND BEING ALL OF TRACT 13 CONTAINING 3.81 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, ACCORDING TO A PLAT OF SURVEY PREPARED FOR OGLESBY INVESTMENTS, LLC BY FREDDIE J. HATTAWAY, SURVEYOR #2467, DATED MARCH 27, 2007, AND RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 36, PAGE 68, DODGE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT CLERK’S OFFICE. SAID PLAT AND ALL REFERENCES THEREON ARE INCORPORATED HEREIN FOR ALL PURPOSES. THIS IS PART OF THE SAME PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN A DEED RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 556, PAGE 78, AFORESAID CLERK’S OFFICE.
Will expire and be forever foreclosed and barred on and after the 19th day of February, 2021, or 30 days from service of notice.
The tax deed to which this notice relates is dated the 6th day of August 2019 and is recorded in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Dodge County, Georgia, in Deed Book 879, Page 104.
The property may be redeemed at any time before the 19th day of February, 2021, or 30 days from service of notice, by payment of the redemption price as fixed and provided by law to the undersigned at the following address: DAVID A. BASIL, LLC, 301 BRADLEY STREET, SUITE B-7, CARROLLTON, GEORGIA, 30117.
Please be governed accordingly.

1007
DEBTORS AND CREDITORS

GPN 07
DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
In Re: ESTATE OF WILLIAM CAMPBELL VAUGHN,
Deceased
Estate No.: P-20-9283
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
All creditors of the Estate of WILLIAM CAMPBELL VAUGHN 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 11th day of November, 2020.
BRANDE B. VAUGHN,
Administrator of the
Estate of WILLIAM
CAMPBELL VAUGHN,
Deceased
1311 Fourth Avenue
Eastman, Georgia 31023

GPN 07
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
All creditors of the Estate of GLRIA ANN SMITH, 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 10th day of November, 2020.
BRIAN SMITH
57 Markel Street
Hawkinsville, GA 31036
Administrator, Estate of
GLORIA ANN SMITH
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
All creditors of the Estate of ROBERT MARVIN PRIDGEN, 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 20th day of November, 2020.
NANCY C. JONES
1367 Milan Eastman Road
Eastman, GA 31023
Administrator, Estate of
ROBERT MARVIN PRIDGEN
DANIELS LAW LLC
Attorney for said Executor/Estate
P. O. Box 4939
Eastman, GA 31023
Phone: 478-227-7331

GPN 07
NOTICE TO CREDITOR
GEORGIA, DODGE COUNTY
All creditors of the Estate of GLINDA CRANFORD, deceased, late of Dodge County, Georgia, are hereby notified to render their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to said Estate are required to make immediate payment to me.
This the 23RD day of NOVEMBER, 2020.
MARIA CRANFORD
SIMPSON
Executrix of the
Estate GLINDA CRANFORD
CHARLES C. BUTLER
Attorney for the Estate of
Glinda Cranford
P. O. Drawer 4430
Dublin, GA 31040-4430

1011
FORECLOSURES

GPN 11
NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER
GEORGIA, DODGE COUNTY
THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by AMY WILLIAMS HICKS f/k/a AMY WILLIAMS BROOKS to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as grantee, as nominee for TERRACE MORTGAGE COMPANY, its successors and assigns, dated March 22, 2013, recorded in Deed Book 729, Page 136, DODGE County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC by assignment recorded in Deed Book 876, Page 344, DODGE County, Georgia Records, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of ONE HUNDRED SEVENTEEN THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED AND 0/100 DOLLARS ($117,300.00), 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 JANUARY, 2021, 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.
LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING LLC is the holder of the Security Deed to the property in accordance with OCGA § 44-14-162.2.
The entity that has full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the mortgage with the debtor is: M&T BANK , ONE FOUNTAIN PLAZA, BUFFALO, NY 14203, 800-724-1633.
TO THE BEST KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF OF THE UNDERSIGNED, THE PARTY IN POSSESSION OF THE PROPERTY IS AMY WILLIAMS HICKS F/K/A AMY WILLIAMS BROOKS OR A TENANT OR TENANTS AND SAID PROPERTY IS MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 507 9TH AVENUE, 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.
LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING LLC
as Attorney in Fact for
AMY WILLIAMS HICKS f/k/a AMY WILLIAMS BROOKS
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 DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, IN THE
CITY OF EASTMAN, AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGIN AT THE
SOUTH CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF CREIGHTON STREET AND NINTH AVENUE AND FROM
SAID POINT OF BEGINNING RUNNING IN A SOUTHEASTERLY DIRECTION ALONG THE SOUTHWEST SIDE OF CREIGHTON STREET A DISTANCE OF 295.00 FEET; THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES AND RUNNING IN A SOUTHWESTERLY DIRECTION A DISTANCE OF 150.00 FEET TO LANDS NOW OR FORMERLY OF J.W. THOMPSON; THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES AND RUNNING IN A NORTHWESTERLY DIRECTION A DISTANCE OF 295.00 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST SIDE OF NINTH AVENUE; THENCE AT RIGHT ANGLES AND RUNNING IN A NORTHEASTERLY DIRECTION ALONG THE SOUTHEAST SIDE OF NINTH AVENUE DISTANCE OF 150.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING AND BEING THE SAME PROPERTY SHOWN ON THE PLAT OF A SURVEY MADE BY JAKE D. HARRELL ON FEBRUARY 4, 1955, SAID PLAT BEING RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF DODGE SUPERIOR COURT IN PLAT BOOK 2, PAGE 104, WHICH SAID PLAT AND THE RECORD THEREOF IS BY RECORD INCORPORATED HEREIN AND MADE A PART HEREOF. SUBJECT TO EXISTING EASEMENTS FOR PUBLIC ROADS AND UTILITIES.
MR/ca 1/5/21
Our file no. 20-03773GA - FT5

1015
NAME CHANGE

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
In Re: SILVIA SOTELO
Civil Action File No. 20V-9045
NOTICE OF PETITION TO CHANGE NAME
GEORGIA, DODGE COUNTY
Notice is hereby given that SILVIA SOTELO, the undersigned, filed his Petition to the Superior Court of DODGE County, Georgia on the 18th day of November, 2020, praying for a change in the name of petitioner from SILVIA SOTELO to SILVIA RODRIGUEZ.
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 18th day of NOVEMBER, 2020.
SILVIA SOTELO
Petitioner prose

1018
PROBATE NOTICES

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IN THE PROBATE COURT
COUNTY OF DODGE
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: ESTATE OF HENRY MCNEAL, JR., DECEASED
ESTATE NO. P-20-9357
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
NOTICE
TO: WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
CLORA MCNEAL has petitioned to be appointed Administrator of the Estate HENRY MCNEAL, JR. deceased, of said County. (The petitioner has also applied for waiver of bond and/or grant of certain powers contained in O.C.G.A. § 53-12-261.) All interested parties are hereby notified to show cause why said petition should not be granted. All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections, and must be filed with the court on or before DECEMBER 8, 2020.
BE NOTIFIED FURTHER: All pleadings/objections must be signed under oath before a notary public or before a probate court clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your pleadings/objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact probate court personnel at the following address/telephone number for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed a hearing will be held on DECEMBER 18, 2020. If no objections are filed, the petition may be granted without a hearing.
AL MCCRANIE
Judge of the Probate Court
KAYE COLLINS
Clerk/Deputy Clerk of the Probate Court
643 Pearl Bates Avenue
Eastman, GA 31023
478-374-3775

GPN 18
PROBATE COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
In Re: Estate of VIRGINIA LEE ALLEN BACON, Deceased
Estate No.: P-20-9353
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
SOLEMN FORM
All creditors of the Estate of VIRGINIA LEE ALLEN BACON 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 19th day of November, 2020.
ANDREW JEFFERSON,
Executor of the
Estate of VIRGINIA LEE
ALLEN BACON,
Deceased
3850 St. John Road
Chauncey, GA 31011

GPN 18
PROBATE COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
In Re: Estate of TIMOTHY LLOYD ROBINSON, Deceased
Estate No.: P-20-9337
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
SOLEMN FORM
All creditors of the Estate of TIMOTHY LLOYD ROBINSON 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 19th day of November, 2020.
CONDRA W. ROBINSON,
Executor of the
Estate of TIMOTHY LLOYD ROBINSON, Deceased
5020 Greenwood Street
Eastman, Georgia 31023

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IN THE PROBATE COURT
COUNTY OF DODGE
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: ESTATE OF MARTIN CARLOS BURCH, JR., DECEASED
ESTATE NO. P-20-9363
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
NOTICE
TO: WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
MARTIN C. BURCH, III has petitioned for MARTIN C. BURCH, III to be appointed Administrator (s) of the Estate of MARTIN C. BURCH, JR. deceased, of said County. (The petitioner has also applied for waiver of bond and/or grant of certain powers contained in O.C.G.A. § 53-12-261.)
All interested parties are hereby notified to show cause why said petition should not be granted. All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections, and must be filed with the court on or before DECEMBER 28, 2020.
BE NOTIFIED FURTHER: All pleadings/objections must be signed under oath before a notary public or before a probate court clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your pleadings/objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact probate court personnel at the following address/telephone number for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed a hearing will be held on DECEMBER 28, 2020. If no objections are filed, the petition may be granted without a hearing.
AL MCCRANIE
udge of the Probate Court
KAYE COLLINS
Clerk/Deputy Clerk of the Probate Court
P.O. Box 514
Eastman, GA 31023
478-374-3775

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 NOVEMBER 2, 2020, said property was seized by the undersigned agency in Dodge County, Georgia:
NINE HUNDRED NINETY SEVEN DOLLARS ($997.57) 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 9th day of NOVEMBER, 2020.
NICOLAS PARKERSON
Assistant District Attorney
Oconee Judicial Circuit
P.O. Box 1027
5401 Anson Avenue, Room 200
Eastman, GA 31023
Seizing Agency:
CHIEF BECKY SHEFFIELD
EASTMAN POLICE DEPARTMENT
5117 2nd Avenue
Eastman, Georgia 31023


1005
CONSTRUCTION/SERVICE BIDS

GPN 05
CITY OF CHAUNCEY
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
ENGINEERING GRANT SERVICES
Date: 12/02/2020
Statements of qualifications and proposals are being requested from engineering firms with a strong record in successfully assisting local governments with the implementation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) programs. Responding firms should be technically qualified and licensed in the State of Georgia to provide these services.
Plans are to contract for engineering preliminary design services required for a potential FY2021 CDBG project and, if funded, for engineering/architectural services for the implementation of the project. The purpose of the project is to provide water improvements.
Information which should be submitted for our evaluation is as follows:
1)History of firm and resources
2)CDBG/EIP/RDF experience, including other DCA grant programs
3)Key personnel/qualifications
4)Current workload
5)Scope and level of service proposed
6)Experience with similar projects and list of references
7)Fees and/or Percentages (if any) associated with the Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) for the application, and Design and Construction Management Services, if the project is funded. The draft PER would be needed no later than February 26, 2021.
8)Errors and Omissions Insurance
9)Statement of Qualifications Form
10)Section 3 Certification Form (Only Submit with your Proposal if you are claiming Section 3 Status.)
All contracts are subject to Federal and State contract provisions prescribed by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. This project is covered under the requirements of Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1968, as amended and Section 3 Business Concerns are encouraged to apply.
The City of Chauncey also abides by the following laws as they pertain to HUD Assisted Projects: Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Section 109 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, Title 1; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (Fair Housing Act); Section 104(b)(2) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended; Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA); and the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968.
Interested parties should request copies of the Statement of Qualifications Form and Section 3 Solicitation Package prior to preparing and submitting their proposal. Proposals should be received no later than 5:00 PM on January 4, 2021. Proposals received after the above date and time may not be considered. We reserve the right to accept or reject any and all proposals and to waive informalities in the proposal process. Questions, Statement of Qualifications and Section 3 Certification form requests (i.e., request for Section 3 preference), and proposal packages should be submitted to the name and address listed below:
HUGH DARNLEY
City of Chauncey
c/o Heart of Georgia Altamaha RC
5405 Oak Street
Eastman, GA 31023
Phone: (478) 374-4771
Email: darnley@hogarc.org



1007
DEBTORS AND CREDITORS

GPN 07
DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
In Re: ESTATE OF WILLIAM CAMPBELL VAUGHN,
Deceased
Estate No.: P-20-9283
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
All creditors of the Estate of WILLIAM CAMPBELL VAUGHN 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 11th day of November, 2020.
BRANDE B. VAUGHN,
Administrator of the
Estate of WILLIAM
CAMPBELL VAUGHN,
Deceased
1311 Fourth Avenue
Eastman, Georgia 31023

GPN 07
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
All creditors of the Estate of GLRIA ANN SMITH, 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 10th day of November, 2020.
BRIAN SMITH
57 Markel Street
Hawkinsville, GA 31036
Administrator, Estate of
GLORIA ANN SMITH
CANNON LAW FIRM, LLC
Attorney for said Estate
P. O. Box 55270
McRae, GA 31055
Phone: 229-868-6065

Gpn 07
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
All creditors of the Estate of ROBERT MARVIN PRIDGEN, 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 20th day of November, 2020.
NANCY C. JONES
1367 Milan Eastman Road
Eastman, GA 31023
Administrator, Estate of
ROBERT MARVIN PRIDGEN
DANIELS LAW LLC
Attorney for said Executor/Estate
P. O. Box 4939
Eastman, GA 31023
Phone: 478-227-7331

GPN 07
NOTICE TO CREDITOR
GEORGIA, DODGE COUNTY
All creditors of the Estate of GLINDA CRANFORD, deceased, late of Dodge County, Georgia, are hereby notified to render their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to said Estate are required to make immediate payment to me.
This the 23RD day of NOVEMBER, 2020.
MARIA CRANFORD
SIMPSON
Executrix of the
Estate GLINDA CRANFORD
CHARLES C. BUTLER
Attorney for the Estate of
Glinda Cranford
P. O. Drawer 4430
Dublin, GA 31040-4430

1018
PROBATE NOTICES

GPN 18
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE:  ESTATE OF
JAMES M. KNIGHT, DECEASED
ESTATE NO. P-20-9350
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF
ADMINISTRATION
NOTICE
TO: WHOM IT MAY CONCERN 
JOHNNIE ROGERS KNIGHT and MICHAEL A. KNIGHT, SR. have petitioned this Court to be appointed Joint Administrators of the Estate of JAMES M. KNIGHT deceased, of said County, BOTH BEING ABLE ACT JOINTLY AND/OR INDIVIDUALLY.  The Joint Petitioners have 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 December 10, 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
Probate Court of Dodge County
State of Georgia 
P.O. Box 4256
643 Pearl Bates Ave
Eastman GA 31023                      
478-374-3775
RITA J. LLOP
Attorney at Law
5007 9th Avenue 
Eastman, Georgia 31023 
478-374-9500
478-374-9900 fax

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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE:  ESTATE OF
MORGAN COLE SHEFFIELD,
DECEASED
ESTATE NO. P-19-9218
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
NOTICE
TO: WHOM IT MAY CONCERN 
APRIL STUCKEY MOORE and JAMES DANNY SHEFFIELD have petitioned this Court to be appointed Administrators of the Estate of MORGAN COLE SHEFFIELD deceased, of said County.  The Petitioners have 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 DECEMBER 11, 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 held on DECEMBER 11, 2020.  If no objections are filed, the Petition may be granted without a hearing.
AL MCCRANIE, Judge
Probate Court of Dodge County
State of Georgia 
P.O. Box 4256
643 Pearl Bates Ave
Eastman GA 31023                      
478-374-3775

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IN THE PROBATE COURT
COUNTY OF DODGE
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: ESTATE OF HENRY MCNEAL, JR., DECEASED
ESTATE NO. P-20-9357
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
NOTICE
TO: WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
CLORA MCNEAL has petitioned to be appointed Administrator of the Estate HENRY MCNEAL, JR. deceased, of said County. (The petitioner has also applied for waiver of bond and/or grant of certain powers contained in O.C.G.A. § 53-12-261.) All interested parties are hereby notified to show cause why said petition should not be granted. All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections, and must be filed with the court on or before DECEMBER 8, 2020.
BE NOTIFIED FURTHER: All pleadings/objections must be signed under oath before a notary public or before a probate court clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your pleadings/objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact probate court personnel at the following address/telephone number for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed a hearing will be held on DECEMBER 18, 2020. If no objections are filed, the petition may be granted without a hearing.
AL MCCRANIE
Judge of the Probate Court
KAYE COLLINS
Clerk/Deputy Clerk of the Probate Court
643 Pearl Bates Avenue
Eastman, GA 31023
478-374-3775

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PROBATE COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
In Re: Estate of VIRGINIA LEE ALLEN BACON, Deceased
Estate No.: P-20-9353
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
SOLEMN FORM
All creditors of the Estate of VIRGINIA LEE ALLEN BACON 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 19th day of November, 2020.
ANDREW JEFFERSON,
Executor of the
Estate of VIRGINIA LEE
ALLEN BACON,
Deceased
3850 St. John Road
Chauncey, GA 31011

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PROBATE COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
In Re: Estate of TIMOTHY LLOYD ROBINSON, Deceased
Estate No.: P-20-9337
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
SOLEMN FORM
All creditors of the Estate of TIMOTHY LLOYD ROBINSON 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 19th day of November, 2020.
CONDRA W. ROBINSON,
Executor of the
Estate of TIMOTHY LLOYD ROBINSON, Deceased
5020 Greenwood Street
Eastman, Georgia 31023
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IN THE PROBATE COURT
COUNTY OF DODGE
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: ESTATE OF MARTIN CARLOS BURCH, JR., DECEASED
ESTATE NO. P-20-9363
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
NOTICE
TO: WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
MARTIN C. BURCH, III has petitioned for MARTIN C. BURCH, III to be appointed Administrator (s) of the Estate of MARTIN C. BURCH, JR. deceased, of said County. (The petitioner has also applied for waiver of bond and/or grant of certain powers contained in O.C.G.A. § 53-12-261.)
All interested parties are hereby notified to show cause why said petition should not be granted. All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections, and must be filed with the court on or before DECEMBER 28, 2020.
BE NOTIFIED FURTHER: All pleadings/objections must be signed under oath before a notary public or before a probate court clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your pleadings/objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact probate court personnel at the following address/telephone number for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed a hearing will be held on DECEMBER 28, 2020. If no objections are filed, the petition may be granted without a hearing.
AL MCCRANIE
udge of the Probate Court
KAYE COLLINS
Clerk/Deputy Clerk of the Probate Court
P.O. Box 514
Eastman, GA 31023
478-374-3775

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 SEPTEMBER 17, 2020, said property was seized by the undersigned agency in Dodge County, Georgia:
FIVE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED DOLLARS ($5,700.00) 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 5th day of NOVEMBER, 2020.
NICOLAS PARKERSON
Assistant District Attorney
Oconee Judicial Circuit
P.O. Box 1027
5401 Anson Avenue, Room 200
Eastman, GA 31023
Seizing Agency:
GEORGIA DEPARMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Office of Professional Standards
300 Patrol Road
Lies Hall, 2nd Floor
Forsyth, Georgia 31029

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 NOVEMBER 2, 2020, said property was seized by the undersigned agency in Dodge County, Georgia:
NINE HUNDRED NINETY SEVEN DOLLARS ($997.57) 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 9th day of NOVEMBER, 2020.
NICOLAS PARKERSON
Assistant District Attorney
Oconee Judicial Circuit
P.O. Box 1027
5401 Anson Avenue, Room 200
Eastman, GA 31023
Seizing Agency:
CHIEF BECKY SHEFFIELD
EASTMAN POLICE DEPARTMENT
5117 2nd Avenue
Eastman, Georgia 31023

1007
DEBTORS AND CREDITORS

GPN 07
DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
In Re: ESTATE OF WILLIAM CAMPBELL VAUGHN,
Deceased
Estate No.: P-20-9283
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
All creditors of the Estate of WILLIAM CAMPBELL VAUGHN 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 11th day of November, 2020.
BRANDE B. VAUGHN,
Administrator of the
Estate of WILLIAM
CAMPBELL VAUGHN,
Deceased
1311 Fourth Avenue
Eastman, Georgia 31023

GPN 07
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
All creditors of the Estate of GLRIA ANN SMITH, 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 10th day of November, 2020.
BRIAN SMITH
57 Markel Street
Hawkinsville, GA 31036
Administrator, Estate of
GLORIA ANN SMITH
CANNON LAW FIRM, LLC
Attorney for said Estate
P. O. Box 55270
McRae, GA 31055
Phone: 229-868-6065

Gpn 07
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
All creditors of the Estate of ROBERT MARVIN PRIDGEN, 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 20th day of November, 2020.
NANCY C. JONES
1367 Milan Eastman Road
Eastman, GA 31023
Administrator, Estate of
ROBERT MARVIN PRIDGEN
DANIELS LAW LLC
Attorney for said Executor/Estate
P. O. Box 4939
Eastman, GA 31023
Phone: 478-227-7331

1018
PROBATE NOTICES

GPN 18
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE:  ESTATE OF
SHERMAN WILLIAM HOWELL,
DECEASED
ESTATE NO:20-9356
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
NOTICE
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
WILLIAM CRAIG HOWELL has petitioned for to be appointed Administrator of the Estate of SHERMAN WILLIAM HOWELL, 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 DECEMBER 10, 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.
This 2nd day of November 2020.
AL MCCRANIE, Judge
Probate Court of Dodge County
State of Georgia 
P.O. Box 4256
643 Pearl Bates Ave
Eastman GA 31023                      
478-374-3775
RITA J. LLOP
Attorney at Law
5007 9th Avenue 
Eastman, Georgia 31023 
478-374-9500
478-374-9900 fax

GPN 18
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE:  ESTATE OF
SANDRA MCDANIEL HOWELL, DECEASED
ESTATE NO:20-9355
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
NOTICE
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
WILLIAM CRAIG HOWELL has petitioned for to be appointed Administrator of the Estate of SANDRA MCDANIEL HOWELL, 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 DECEMBER 10, 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.
This 2nd day of November 2020.
AL MCCRANIE, Judge
Probate Court of Dodge County
State of Georgia 
P.O. Box 4256
643 Pearl Bates Ave
Eastman GA 31023                      
478-374-3775
RITA J. LLOP
Attorney at Law
5007 9th Avenue 
Eastman, Georgia 31023 
478-374-9500
478-374-9900 fax
GPN 18
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE:  ESTATE OF
JAMES M. KNIGHT, DECEASED
ESTATE NO. P-20-9350
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF
ADMINISTRATION
NOTICE
TO: WHOM IT MAY CONCERN 
JOHNNIE ROGERS KNIGHT and MICHAEL A. KNIGHT, SR. have petitioned this Court to be appointed Joint Administrators of the Estate of JAMES M. KNIGHT deceased, of said County, BOTH BEING ABLE ACT JOINTLY AND/OR INDIVIDUALLY.  The Joint Petitioners have 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 December 10, 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
Probate Court of Dodge County
State of Georgia 
P.O. Box 4256
643 Pearl Bates Ave
Eastman GA 31023                      
478-374-3775
RITA J. LLOP
Attorney at Law
5007 9th Avenue 
Eastman, Georgia 31023 
478-374-9500
478-374-9900 fax

GPN 18
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE:  ESTATE OF
MORGAN COLE SHEFFIELD,
DECEASED
ESTATE NO. P-19-9218
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
NOTICE
TO: WHOM IT MAY CONCERN 
APRIL STUCKEY MOORE and JAMES DANNY SHEFFIELD have petitioned this Court to be appointed Administrators of the Estate of MORGAN COLE SHEFFIELD deceased, of said County.  The Petitioners have 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 DECEMBER 11, 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 held on DECEMBER 11, 2020.  If no objections are filed, the Petition may be granted without a hearing.
AL MCCRANIE, Judge
Probate Court of Dodge County
State of Georgia 
P.O. Box 4256
643 Pearl Bates Ave
Eastman GA 31023                      
478-374-3775

gpn 18
IN THE PROBATE COURT
COUNTY OF DODGE
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: ESTATE OF HENRY MCNEAL, JR., DECEASED
ESTATE NO. P-20-9357
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
NOTICE
TO: WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
CLORA MCNEAL has petitioned to be appointed Administrator of the Estate HENRY MCNEAL, JR. deceased, of said County. (The petitioner has also applied for waiver of bond and/or grant of certain powers contained in O.C.G.A. § 53-12-261.) All interested parties are hereby notified to show cause why said petition should not be granted. All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections, and must be filed with the court on or before DECEMBER 8, 2020.
BE NOTIFIED FURTHER: All pleadings/objections must be signed under oath before a notary public or before a probate court clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your pleadings/objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact probate court personnel at the following address/telephone number for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed a hearing will be held on DECEMBER 18, 2020. If no objections are filed, the petition may be granted without a hearing.
AL MCCRANIE
Judge of the Probate Court
KAYE COLLINS
Clerk/Deputy Clerk of the Probate Court
643 Pearl Bates Avenue
Eastman, GA 31023
478-374-3775

GPN 18
PROBATE COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
In Re: Estate of VIRGINIA LEE ALLEN BACON, Deceased
Estate No.: P-20-9353
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
SOLEMN FORM
All creditors of the Estate of VIRGINIA LEE ALLEN BACON 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 19th day of November, 2020.
ANDREW JEFFERSON,
Executor of the
Estate of VIRGINIA LEE
ALLEN BACON, Deceased
3850 St. John Road
Chauncey, GA 31011

GPN 18
PROBATE COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
In Re: Estate of TIMOTHY LLOYD ROBINSON, Deceased
Estate No.: P-20-9337
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
SOLEMN FORM
All creditors of the Estate of TIMOTHY LLOYD ROBINSON 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 19th day of November, 2020.
CONDRA W. ROBINSON,
Executor of the
Estate of TIMOTHY LLOYD ROBINSON, Deceased
5020 Greenwood Street
Eastman, Georgia 31023

gpn 18
IN THE PROBATE COURT
COUNTY OF DODGE
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: ESTATE OF MARTIN CARLOS BURCH, JR., DECEASED
ESTATE NO. P-20-9363
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
NOTICE
TO: WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
MARTIN C. BURCH, III has petitioned for MARTIN C. BURCH, III to be appointed Administrator (s) of the Estate of MARTIN C. BURCH, JR. deceased, of said County. (The petitioner has also applied for waiver of bond and/or grant of certain powers contained in O.C.G.A. § 53-12-261.) All interested parties are hereby notified to show cause why said petition should not be granted. All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections, and must be filed with the court on or before DECEMBER 28, 2020.
BE NOTIFIED FURTHER: All pleadings/objections must be signed under oath before a notary public or before a probate court clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your pleadings/objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact probate court personnel at the following address/telephone number for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed a hearing will be held on DECEMBER 28, 2020. If no objections are filed, the petition may be granted without a hearing.
AL MCCRANIE
udge of the Probate Court
KAYE COLLINS
Clerk/Deputy Clerk of the Probate Court
P.O. Box 514
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 SEPTEMBER 17, 2020, said property was seized by the undersigned agency in Dodge County, Georgia:
FIVE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED DOLLARS ($5,700.00) 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 5th day of NOVEMBER, 2020.
NICOLAS PARKERSON
Assistant District Attorney
Oconee Judicial Circuit
P.O. Box 1027
5401 Anson Avenue, Room 200
Eastman, GA 31023
Seizing Agency:
GEORGIA DEPARMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Office of Professional Standards
300 Patrol Road
Lies Hall, 2nd Floor
Forsyth, Georgia 31029

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 NOVEMBER 2, 2020, said property was seized by the undersigned agency in Dodge County, Georgia:
NINE HUNDRED NINETY SEVEN DOLLARS ($997.57) 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 9th day of NOVEMBER, 2020.
NICOLAS PARKERSON
Assistant District Attorney
Oconee Judicial Circuit
P.O. Box 1027
5401 Anson Avenue, Room 200
Eastman, GA 31023
Seizing Agency:
CHIEF BECKY SHEFFIELD
EASTMAN POLICE DEPARTMENT
5117 2nd Avenue
Eastman, Georgia 31023

1006
CORPORATIONS and BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS

gpn 06
APPLICATION TO REGISTER A BUSINESS TO BE
CONDUCTED UNDER TRADE NAME,
PARTNERSHIP OR OTHERS
STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF DODGE
The undersigned does hereby certify that JESSE BURCH AND HENRY WILLIAMS conducting a business as B & W PRO CONSTRUCTION in the City of Chauncey, County of Dodge in the State of Georgia, under the name of B & W PRO CONSTRUCTION and that the nature of the business is Heavy Equipment Operation Clearing Land, road work and natural vegetation clearing and that the names and addresses of the person, firms or partnership owning and carrying on said trade or business are:
JESSE BURCH
339 North Railroad Avenue
Chauncey, GA 31011
HENRY WILLIAMS
45 Milan Cemetery Road
Milan, GA 31060
Subscribed and sworn to before me.
This 6th day of NOVEMBER, 2020
SHEILA WHITE
Notary Public
JESSE BURCH
HENRY WILLIAMS

1007
DEBTORS AND CREDITORS

gpn 07
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
IN RE: ESTATE OF MATTIE LOU ROGERS
All creditors of the Estate of MATTIE LOU ROGERS, deceased, late of Dodge County, Georgia, are hereby notified to render 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 22nd day of OCTOBER, 2020.
Executor of the Estate of
MATTIE LOU ROGERS, Deceased
JOHN D. ROGERS
2965 Empire Chester Hwy.
Cochran, GA 31014

GPN 07
DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
In Re: ESTATE OF WILLIAM CAMPBELL VAUGHN,
Deceased
Estate No.: P-20-9283
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
All creditors of the Estate of WILLIAM CAMPBELL VAUGHN 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 11th day of November, 2020.
BRANDE B. VAUGHN,
Administrator of the
Estate of WILLIAM
CAMPBELL VAUGHN,
Deceased
1311 Fourth Avenue
Eastman, Georgia 31023

GPN 07
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
All creditors of the Estate of GLRIA ANN SMITH, 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 10th day of November, 2020.
BRIAN SMITH
57 Markel Street
Hawkinsville, GA 31036
Administrator, Estate of
GLORIA ANN SMITH
CANNON LAW FIRM, LLC
Attorney for said Estate
P. O. Box 55270
McRae, GA 31055
Phone: 229-868-6065

1014
MISCELLANEOUS

GPN 14
TILLMAN INFRASTRUCTURE LLC is proposing to build a 285-foot Self Support Tower (300-ft w/appurtenances) located at 74 ROCKY SPRINGS RD., EASTMAN, GA 31023. Structure coordinates are: (N32-11-07.73/W83-12-09.62). The tower is anticipated to have FAA Style E (dual medium intensity) lighting. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Antenna Structure Registration (ASR Form 854) file number is A1178336. Interested persons may review the application at www.fcc.gov/asr/applications by entering the file number. Environmental concerns may be raised by filing a Request for Environmental Review at www.fcc.gov/asr/environmentalrequest within 30 days of the date that notice of the project is published on the FCC’s website. FCC strongly encourages online filing. A mailing address for a paper filing is: FCC Requests for Environmental Review, ATTN: Ramon Williams, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554.

1018
PROBATE NOTICES

gpn 18
IN THE PROBATE COURT
COUNTY OF DODGE
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: ESTATE OF SAMUEL HANKEY, DECEASED
ESTATE NO. P-20-9354
PETITION FOR LETTERS
OF ADMINISTRATION
NOTICE
TO: WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
BRENDA HANKEY and JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ have petitioned to be appointed Administrator (s) of the Estate of SAMUEL HANKEY 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 NOVEMBER 30, 2020.
BE NOTIFIED FURTHER: All pleadings/objections must be signed under oath before a notary public or before a probate court clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your pleadings/objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact probate court personnel at the following address/telephone number for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed a hearing will be scheduled at a later date. If no objections are filed, the petition may be granted without a hearing.
AL MCCRANIE
Judge of the Probate Court
ASHLEY W. CONEY
Clerk of the Probate Court
P.O. Box 514
643 Pearl Bates Avenue
Eastman, Georgia 31023
478-374-3775

GPN 18
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE:  ESTATE OF
SHERMAN WILLIAM HOWELL,
DECEASED
ESTATE NO:20-9356
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
NOTICE
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
WILLIAM CRAIG HOWELL has petitioned for to be appointed Administrator of the Estate of SHERMAN WILLIAM HOWELL, 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 DECEMBER 10, 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.
This 2nd day of November 2020.
AL MCCRANIE, Judge
Probate Court of Dodge County
State of Georgia 
P.O. Box 4256
643 Pearl Bates Ave
Eastman GA 31023                      
478-374-3775
RITA J. LLOP
Attorney at Law
5007 9th Avenue 
Eastman, Georgia 31023 
478-374-9500
478-374-9900 fax

GPN 18
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE:  ESTATE OF
SANDRA MCDANIEL HOWELL, DECEASED
ESTATE NO:20-9355
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
NOTICE
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
WILLIAM CRAIG HOWELL has petitioned for to be appointed Administrator of the Estate of SANDRA MCDANIEL HOWELL, 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 DECEMBER 10, 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.
This 2nd day of November 2020.
AL MCCRANIE, Judge
Probate Court of Dodge County
State of Georgia 
P.O. Box 4256
643 Pearl Bates Ave
Eastman GA 31023                      
478-374-3775
RITA J. LLOP
Attorney at Law
5007 9th Avenue 
Eastman, Georgia 31023 
478-374-9500
478-374-9900 fax
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.
This 2nd day of November 2020.
AL MCCRANIE, Judge
Probate Court of Dodge County
State of Georgia 
P.O. Box 4256
643 Pearl Bates Ave
Eastman GA 31023                      
478-374-3775
RITA J. LLOP
Attorney at Law
5007 9th Avenue 
Eastman, Georgia 31023 
478-374-9500
478-374-9900 fax

GPN 18
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE:  ESTATE OF
SANDRA MCDANIEL HOWELL, DECEASED
ESTATE NO:20-9355
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
NOTICE
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
WILLIAM CRAIG HOWELL has petitioned for to be appointed Administrator of the Estate of SANDRA MCDANIEL HOWELL, 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 DECEMBER 10, 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.
This 2nd day of November 2020.
AL MCCRANIE, Judge
Probate Court of Dodge County
State of Georgia 
P.O. Box 4256
643 Pearl Bates Ave
Eastman GA 31023                      
478-374-3775
RITA J. LLOP
Attorney at Law
5007 9th Avenue 
Eastman, Georgia 31023 
478-374-9500
478-374-9900 fax
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.
This 2nd day of November 2020.
AL MCCRANIE, Judge
Probate Court of Dodge County
State of Georgia 
P.O. Box 4256
643 Pearl Bates Ave
Eastman GA 31023                      
478-374-3775
RITA J. LLOP
Attorney at Law
5007 9th Avenue 
Eastman, Georgia 31023 
478-374-9500
478-374-9900 fax

GPN 18
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE:  ESTATE OF
SANDRA MCDANIEL HOWELL, DECEASED
ESTATE NO:20-9355
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
NOTICE
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
WILLIAM CRAIG HOWELL has petitioned for to be appointed Administrator of the Estate of SANDRA MCDANIEL HOWELL, 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 DECEMBER 10, 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.
This 2nd day of November 2020.
AL MCCRANIE, Judge
Probate Court of Dodge County
State of Georgia 
P.O. Box 4256
643 Pearl Bates Ave
Eastman GA 31023                      
478-374-3775
RITA J. LLOP
Attorney at Law
5007 9th Avenue 
Eastman, Georgia 31023 
478-374-9500
478-374-9900 fax
GPN 18
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE:  ESTATE OF
JAMES M. KNIGHT, DECEASED
ESTATE NO. P-20-9350
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF
ADMINISTRATION
NOTICE
TO: WHOM IT MAY CONCERN 
JOHNNIE ROGERS KNIGHT and MICHAEL A. KNIGHT, SR. have petitioned this Court to be appointed Joint Administrators of the Estate of JAMES M. KNIGHT deceased, of said County, BOTH BEING ABLE ACT JOINTLY AND/OR INDIVIDUALLY.  The Joint Petitioners have 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 December 10, 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
Probate Court of Dodge County
State of Georgia 
P.O. Box 4256
643 Pearl Bates Ave
Eastman GA 31023                      
478-374-3775
RITA J. LLOP
Attorney at Law
5007 9th Avenue 
Eastman, Georgia 31023 
478-374-9500
478-374-9900 fax

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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE:  ESTATE OF
MORGAN COLE SHEFFIELD,
DECEASED
ESTATE NO. P-19-9218
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
NOTICE
TO: WHOM IT MAY CONCERN 
APRIL STUCKEY MOORE and JAMES DANNY SHEFFIELD have petitioned this Court to be appointed Administrators of the Estate of MORGAN COLE SHEFFIELD deceased, of said County.  The Petitioners have 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 DECEMBER 11, 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 held on DECEMBER 11, 2020.  If no objections are filed, the Petition may be granted without a hearing.
AL MCCRANIE, Judge
Probate Court of Dodge County
State of Georgia 
P.O. Box 4256
643 Pearl Bates Ave
Eastman GA 31023                      
478-374-3775

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IN THE PROBATE COURT
COUNTY OF DODGE
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: ESTATE OF HENRY MCNEAL, JR., DECEASED
ESTATE NO. P-20-9357
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
NOTICE
TO: WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
CLORA MCNEAL has petitioned to be appointed Administrator of the Estate HENRY MCNEAL, JR. deceased, of said County. (The petitioner has also applied for waiver of bond and/or grant of certain powers contained in O.C.G.A. § 53-12-261.) All interested parties are hereby notified to show cause why said petition should not be granted. All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections, and must be filed with the court on or before DECEMBER 8, 2020.
BE NOTIFIED FURTHER: All pleadings/objections must be signed under oath before a notary public or before a probate court clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your pleadings/objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact probate court personnel at the following address/telephone number for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed a hearing will be held on DECEMBER 18, 2020. If no objections are filed, the petition may be granted without a hearing.
AL MCCRANIE
Judge of the Probate Court
KAYE COLLINS
Clerk/Deputy Clerk of the Probate Court
643 Pearl Bates Avenue
Eastman, GA 31023
478-374-3775

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 SEPTEMBER 17, 2020, said property was seized by the undersigned agency in Dodge County, Georgia:
FIVE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED DOLLARS ($5,700.00) 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 5th day of NOVEMBER, 2020.
NICOLAS PARKERSON
Assistant District Attorney
Oconee Judicial Circuit
P.O. Box 1027
5401 Anson Avenue, Room 200
Eastman, GA 31023
Seizing Agency:
GEORGIA DEPARMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Office of Professional Standards
300 Patrol Road
Lies Hall, 2nd Floor
Forsyth, Georgia 31029

1006
CORPORATIONS and BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS

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APPLICATION TO REGISTER A BUSINESS TO BE CONDUCTED UNDER TRADE NAME, PARTNERSHIP OR OTHERS
STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF DODGE
The undersigned does hereby certify that JESSE BURCH AND HENRY WILLIAMS conducting a business as B & W PRO CONSTRUCTION in the City of Chauncey, County of Dodge in the State of Georgia, under the name of B & W PRO CONSTRUCTION and that the nature of the business is Heavy Equipment Operation Clearing Land, road work and natural vegetation clearing and that the names and addresses of the person, firms or partnership owning and carrying on said trade or business are:
JESSE BURCH
339 North Railroad Avenue
Chauncey, GA 31011
HENRY WILLIAMS
45 Milan Cemetery Road
Milan, GA 31060
Subscribed and sworn to before me
This 6th day of NOVEMBER, 2020
SHEILA WHITE
Notary Public
JESSE BURCH
HENRY WILLIAMS

1007
DEBTORS AND CREDITORS

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NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
All creditors of the Estate of MATTHEW MARION JONES, 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 SEPTEMBER, 2020.
ADMINISTRATOR WITH WILL ANNEXED OF THE ESTATE OF
MATTHEW MARION JONES, Deceased
SUENETTE JONES DILL
458 Wild Wood Circle
Clarksville, GA 30523

GPN 07
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
All creditors of the Estate of LINDA DURDEN, 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 14th day of October, 2020.
TRACEY JONES
1506 9th Avenue
Eastman, GA 31023
Administrator, Estate of
LINDA DURDEN
CANNON LAW FIRM, LLC
Attorney for said Estate
P. O. Box 55270
McRae, GA 31055
Phone: 229-868-6065
GPN 07
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
All creditors of the Estate of JAMES DURDEN, 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 14th day of October, 2020.
TRACEY JONES
1506 9th Avenue
Eastman, GA 31023
Administrator, Estate of
JAMES DURDEN
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
All creditors of the Estate of RANDALL KEITH ROLAND, 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.
This the 14th day of OCTOBER, 2020.
KACIE MARIE LUCAS,
Executor of the Estate of
RANDALL KEITH ROLAND, Deceased
143 Cherokee Trail Road
Cochran, GA 31014

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NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
IN RE: ESTATE OF MATTIE LOU ROGERS
All creditors of the Estate of MATTIE LOU ROGERS, deceased, late of Dodge County, Georgia, are hereby notified to render 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 22nd day of OCTOBER, 2020.
Executor of the Estate of
MATTIE LOU ROGERS, Deceased
JOHN D. ROGERS
2965 Empire Chester Hwy.
Cochran, GA 31014

1018
PROBATE NOTICES

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IN THE PROBATE COURT
COUNTY OF DODGE
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: ESTATE OF CYNTHIA PICKETT LEWIS, DECEASED
ESTATE NO. P-20-9345
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
NOTICE
TO: WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
WILLIE JOE JOHNSON, JR. has petitioned for WILLIE JOE JOHNSON, JR. to be appointed Administrator (s) of the Estate of CYNTHIA PICKETT LEWIS 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 NOVEMBER 17, 2020.
BE NOTIFIED FURTHER: All pleadings/objections must be signed under oath before a notary public or before a probate court clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your pleadings/objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact probate court personnel at the following address/telephone number for the required amount of filing fees.
If any objections are filed a hearing will be held on NOVEMBER 17, 2020. If no objections are filed, the petition may be granted without a hearing.
AL MCCRANIE
Judge of the Probate Court
KAYE COLLINS
Clerk/Deputy Clerk of the Probate Court
643 Pearl Bates Avenue
Eastman, GA 31023
478-374-3775

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IN THE PROBATE COURT
COUNTY OF DODGE
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: ESTATE OF SAMUEL HANKEY, DECEASED
ESTATE NO. P-20-9354
PETITION FOR LETTERS
OF ADMINISTRATION
NOTICE
TO: WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
BRENDA HANKEY and JENNIFER RODRIGUEZ have petitioned to be appointed Administrator (s) of the Estate of SAMUEL HANKEY 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 NOVEMBER 30, 2020.
BE NOTIFIED FURTHER: All pleadings/objections must be signed under oath before a notary public or before a probate court clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your pleadings/objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact probate court personnel at the following address/telephone number for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed a hearing will be scheduled at a later date. If no objections are filed, the petition may be granted without a hearing.
AL MCCRANIE
Judge of the Probate Court
ASHLEY W. CONEY
Clerk of the Probate Court
P.O. Box 514
643 Pearl Bates Avenue
Eastman, Georgia 31023
478-374-3775

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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE:  ESTATE OF
SHERMAN WILLIAM HOWELL,
DECEASED
ESTATE NO:20-9356
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
NOTICE
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
WILLIAM CRAIG HOWELL has petitioned for to be appointed Administrator of the Estate of SHERMAN WILLIAM HOWELL, 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 DECEMBER 10, 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.
This 2nd day of November 2020.
AL MCCRANIE, Judge
Probate Court of Dodge County
State of Georgia 
P.O. Box 4256
643 Pearl Bates Ave
Eastman GA 31023                      
478-374-3775
RITA J. LLOP
Attorney at Law
5007 9th Avenue 
Eastman, Georgia 31023 
478-374-9500
478-374-9900 fax

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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE:  ESTATE OF
SANDRA MCDANIEL HOWELL, DECEASED
ESTATE NO:20-9355
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
NOTICE
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
WILLIAM CRAIG HOWELL has petitioned for to be appointed Administrator of the Estate of SANDRA MCDANIEL HOWELL, 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 DECEMBER 10, 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.
This 2nd day of November 2020.
AL MCCRANIE, Judge
Probate Court of Dodge County
State of Georgia 
P.O. Box 4256
643 Pearl Bates Ave
Eastman GA 31023                      
478-374-3775
RITA J. LLOP
Attorney at Law
5007 9th Avenue 
Eastman, Georgia 31023 
478-374-9500
478-374-9900 fax

GPN 18
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE:  ESTATE OF
JAMES M. KNIGHT, DECEASED
ESTATE NO. P-20-9350
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF
ADMINISTRATION
NOTICE
TO: WHOM IT MAY CONCERN 
JOHNNIE ROGERS KNIGHT and MICHAEL A. KNIGHT, SR. have petitioned this Court to be appointed Joint Administrators of the Estate of JAMES M. KNIGHT deceased, of said County, BOTH BEING ABLE ACT JOINTLY AND/OR INDIVIDUALLY.  The Joint Petitioners have 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 December 10, 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
Probate Court of Dodge County
State of Georgia 
P.O. Box 4256
643 Pearl Bates Ave
Eastman GA 31023                      
478-374-3775
RITA J. LLOP
Attorney at Law
5007 9th Avenue 
Eastman, Georgia 31023 
478-374-9500
478-374-9900 fax

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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF DODGE COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE:  ESTATE OF
MORGAN COLE SHEFFIELD,
DECEASED
ESTATE NO. P-19-9218
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
NOTICE
TO: WHOM IT MAY CONCERN 
APRIL STUCKEY MOORE and JAMES DANNY SHEFFIELD have petitioned this Court to be appointed Administrators of the Estate of MORGAN COLE SHEFFIELD deceased, of said County.  The Petitioners have 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 DECEMBER 11, 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 held on DECEMBER 11, 2020.  If no objections are filed, the Petition may be granted without a hearing.
AL MCCRANIE, Judge
Probate Court of Dodge County
State of Georgia 
P.O. Box 4256
643 Pearl Bates Ave
Eastman GA 31023                      
478-374-3775