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County officials remember Middleton BRYAN FAZIO news@covnews.com

John Middleton used to tell Newton County Commissioner Lanier Sims that he was the BOC’s “eyes in the sky” when it came to running MIDDLETON the county’s daily affairs. Now that he’s passed, those who worked closely with Middleton feel he really is watching from above.

Middleton, Newton County’s first county manager, passed away around 7:30 a.m. Monday morning while at Wake Forest hospital.

Middleton was first hired as finance director by Chairman Davis Morgan in 2000 and promoted to administrative officer in 2001 under Chairman Aaron Varner.

Then in 2012, he was appointed county manager by the Board of Commissioners.

He worked for 16 different commissioners and 16 different commission chairmen.

“He was instrumental in leading Newton County in decision-making,” Chairman Keith Ellis said. “By the time he retired, he had a wealth of knowledge regarding every area of the county. John will certainly be missed by all of us.”

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The city of Covington announced the hiring of Stoney Bowles as Fire Chief Monday.

Bowles, who was a Battalion Chief with Cobb County Fire and Emergency Services, will begin his duties in Covington on March 2.

We are extremely pleased to welcome Chief Bowles to our City,” Covington City Manager Leigh Ann Knight said. “His wealth of knowledge, experience and commitment to public

safety will be a valuable asset to the city and I look forward to working with him.”

Bowles has advanced form a firefighter to a Battalion Chief with Cobb County Fire and Emergency Services through three years of service. Covington’s new fire chief has achieved numerous certifications including Hazmat, leadership, Safety Officer and is a Smoke Diver.

“I want to create a team environment between the firefighters we have on staff and the citizens of Covington and work to provide an excellent level

of protection,” Bowles said. “I am grateful for this opportunity and am excited about becoming a part of the Covington community.”

Bowles holds an associate degree in fire science, a Bachelor of Science in organizational management leadership and he is currently earning a Master’s Degree I organizational leadership.

He has two children, Derrick, 30 and Danielle, 27 and enjoys sports.

Bowles also was voted Region 6 assistant basketball coach of the year in 2011-12 and 2013-14 for his work with the Allatoona basketball team.

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Police tape marks off an area where a shooting involving a Social Circle Police Officer occured on Hwy. 11 Friday.

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A Social Circle police officer shot and wounded a man on Hwy. 11 near the Marathon gas station Friday afternoon.

The officer involved pulled over a white pickup truck because its tags were blocked by a spare tire, according to Social Circle Police

Chief Terry Sosebee. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation 78-year old Donald Lee Cleary exited his vehicle and assaulted the officer.

The confrontation escalated, and the female officer shot the male driver, whose license was issued in Alabama. The details of how that escalation occurred were not available, but the of-

NCSO deputies honored as heroes BRYAN FAZIO bfazio@covnews.com

After a year when law enforcement was often in the news in a negative light nationally, Newton County Sheriff ’s Office deputies were resuscitating children back to life, jumping on guns to save themselves, victims and bystanders and performing other feats of heroism in 2014.

Those actions and a number of NCSO deputies, officers and employees were honored Friday during the office’s 6th Annual Awards Ceremony.

When Corporal Joseph Lightsey was called to Spring Valley Chase on Sept. 1 for a drowning child case, the child lay unresponsive, not breathing without a pulse.

ficer reportedly suffered minor contusions.

Georgia Bureau of Investigation spokeswoman Sherry Lang told the Associated Press the officer fired a single shot, wounding Cleary in the abdomen.

The driver’s wife was in the passenger seat of the truck with a small dog when the shooting occurred. She was unharmed.

Cleary was in stable condition as of Friday afternoon and had been taken to Atlanta Medical Center via life flight.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has taken over the case, according to police protocol, and results of the investigation will be turned over to the local police chief and the district attorney’s office.

Those were just three of the deputies honored, here are the awards presented:

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Lightsey then performed CPR and the child regained consciousness but had a weak pulse. The child was life-flighted and made a full recovery.

That save earned Lightsey the Life Saver Award, presented Friday by NCSO Sheriff Ezel Brown, Chief Deputy Jerry Carter and guest speaker, Jeffrey Turner of Clayton County.

On Dec. 23 Corporal Justin Howell was working the jail when he observed an inmate hanging from the water pipe attempting suicide. The pipe was breaking and water was beginning to flow onto the prison floor. According to Lt. Paul Gunter, “the deputy, without waiting for a ladder, climbed to the pipe and grabbed the individual and turned him on to the deck.”

Howell’s actions earned him the Meritorious Service Award.

Another situation where someone endangered themselves and others that was kept form being tragic by an NCSO deputy occurred when NCSO received a call about someone with a gun, ammunition and pills loose in Newton County on April 20.

Corporal Kenneth Kent arrived on the scene and learned that the suspect, a woman sitting on the couch leaning on a pillow, had taken a large number of pills the evening before. The woman then pulled a gun out from behind the pillow.

Gunter told the crowd gathered in the Newton County Judicial Center that Kent jumped on the pillow and grabbed the gun.

• Life Saver Award – Cpl. Joseph Lightsey • Deputy of the Year – Cpl. Joseph Lightsey • Meritorious Service – Cpl. Justin Howell • Medal of Honor – Cpl. Kenneth Kent • Rookie of the Year – Detention Officer Travis Stubbs • Employee of the Year – Detention Officer James Walden Division Deputy of the Year Awards: • Criminal Investigation Division – Cpl. Jocelyn Detweiler • Special Investigations Unit – Deputy Brent Morrison • Court Services – Deputy Darrell Anders • Patrol – Deputy Steve Walden • Detention – Lt. Selena Williams Deputies were also honored for one, five, 10, 15, 20 and 25 years of service. Jeffrey Alexander and Byron Mobley were the only two NCSO members with 25 years.

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Paul Anthony Dunn, 49 of Social Circle, died in a residential fire at 500 Hickory Drive early Monday morning.

The Social Circle Fire Department responded to the fire call shortly after midnight, and encountered a fire that was roughly 70 percent involved, according to Social Circle Fire Captain Jimmy Robinson.

Robinson said fire fighters, who had gotten word of someone inside the structure, “proceeded to make a fire attack.”

After the fire was under control, fire fighters located the victim.

“We were able to remove him, and he wasn’t revivable when they brought him out,” Robinson said.

The Social Circle Police Department assisted in the call, and the Walton County Coroner and State Fire Marshal’s office have been called in to assist with the continuing investigation.

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Aftermath of the fire that devastated Church 213. (INSET) The church looks to new building to rebuild their establishment.

Church 213 looking to move on after fire Church 213’s worship center suffers total loss BRYAN FAZIO bfazio@covnews.com

Church members showed up to worship Sunday morning at Church 213 only to find out that it had burnt down earlier that day.

The church, which had been at its 1675 County Rd. 213 location since its creation seven years ago, suffered a total loss at the worship center, and damage to the children’s building.

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Services Deputy Chief Brad Stapp said 911 received a call around 5:30 a.m. Sunday, and when the first units arrived the main church building was “heavily involved in fire.”

Congregation members spread the word of the fire through social media, but some didn’t notice until they arrived for service.

Due to the fire there wasn’t a worship service at Church 213 Sunday morning, but Mansfield Baptist Church allowed the use of its facil-

ity for a 4 p.m. service.

According to Church 213 Pastor Stan Patterson about 230 members attend the church. He also said the church’s leadership was to meet Monday evening and discuss were the church will meet going forward.

“The community has been incredible,” Patterson said. “Private schools, gyms and a couple of churches have already offered their facilities. It has been amazing, the outpouring of support.”

City to pay $30,000 overrun on Clark St project BRYAN FAZIO bfazio@covnews.com

The city of Covington voted to pay $30,000 for overruns on the Clark Street Project Monday.

Two weeks ago the Covington City Council decided to have attorney Ed Crudup look over the contract with the construction company who worked on the project.

In the two weeks since the $30,000 overrun first came in front of the council, it came up that the contractor completed the job, but the engineer did not calculate the amount of asphalt needed properly. Another point to paying the overrun, rath-

er than going to litigation, was that the contract called for a “step phased dispute resolution,” meaning first the dispute would be discussed, then head to mediation and then arbitration, before going to court. Also within the contract was a standard of care provision, stating that the design professional makes no warrantees expressed or implied in the agreement.

“Mr. Crudup has reviewed the situation and has determined from what he thinks, that the city hasn’t lost anything and the scope of what could be obtained from pursuing damages from the engineering firm

(isn’t that large),” Covington City Manager Leigh Ann Knight said.

Crudup told the city council that attorneys are trained to think in terms of damages, or money, and in this case that didn’t equate to be a gain for the city.

“How much money was the city out in this situation?” Crudup asked the council rhetorically. “I can’t find any.”

After agreeing to pay the overrun cost the council then discussed not using the same engineering firm, which was selected in a bid from the Department of Transportation, again for city of Covington projects.

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Water Authority: no immediate source water problem if properly managed concluded. “The lake level fluctuations would have been minimal if this had been implemented the past eight years.”

Nord called the authority’s report “misOn November 5, 2014, County Attorney Tommy Craig posted an alarming series of leading” and said the plant was operating photographs at a work session for the pro- exactly as it was designed to.

“Numbers, reports and statistics can be posed Bear Creek Reservoir.

The photographs showed Lake Varner’s manipulated for any reason,” said Nord, water levels at a critically low level, its banks adding that the authority did not have all the exposed, and dry islands rising above the necessary facts to make such a judgment.

The technical memorandum’s conclusion surface. It was meant to emphasize the need echoes that of a key study, for a new water source for called a safe yield analythe county — Bear Creek.

What is a safe sis, commissioned by and Craig has been acting as yield analysis? released to the authority’s water consultant and projA safe yield analysis board this week, as well as ect manager for Bear Creek helps us figure out how much water a given an independent review the since the county began pursource can provide authority commissioned of suing it in 1996. safely. The safe yield the draft Master Water Plan.

Craig did not note in his is measured in million Taken together, the docupresentation that the divergallons a day (mgd), ments conclude that Newsion pumps that fill Lake averaged over a year (mgd/avg). If a lake’s safe ton County’s current water Varner had been turned off yield is 10 mgd, eight resources are enough to carsince April 29. They were million gallons can be ry it forward for several deturned on again on Novemwithdrawn one day and cades. It is on this basis that ber 4, the day the photo12 the next, as long as graph was taken. average daily withdrawal the authority has advised does not exceed 10 against construction of Bear Newton County Water mgd. Safe yield is a key Creek until the customer Resources Director Jason number for withdrawal base is large enough to fund Nord confirmed that the and treatment such a project. county does not run the permitting, and for resource management.

Chairman Keith Ellis said pumps often in the summer he had read the authority’s months to save energy and costs, and to reduce negative impacts on review of the unfinished Master Water Plan, the environment and the quality of water. but would not comment. The authority’s reHe took the photographs, and did not think view found several serious flaws in the plan, for which the county paid Krebs Engineertheir presentation was misleading.

“Tommy Craig doesn’t call me and tell me ing more than $200,000.

The review, prepared by three different when to turn the pump on or off,” said Nord.

“I don’t work for politicians; I work for the engineering firms and the authority’s own chief engineer, cited the Krebs report for citizens of Newton County.”

Nord was responding to a technical inflated population projections and water memorandum by the Water and Sewerage demands, an inadequate hydraulic model, Authority that found fault with the county’s and a “lack of understanding regarding the transmission and distribution system.” pump management system.

“People are reviewing that,” said Ellis of “During the eight years covered by this review, which includes the 2007-2008 his- the review. “I do not get into technical stuff.”

He said to his knowledge, there was no toric drought period, the [water treatment plant] staff has only pumped 9% of the total scheduled meeting between the Board of available flow during the May-November Commissioners and the Water Authority. time periods each year…During this time Commissioner Nancy Schulz suggested a joint period each year the lake level is consistent- work session between the two bodies at Tuesly falling according to the attached informa- day’s meeting. Nord said he was preparing to tion provided by the WTP staff to NCWSA,” hold a regular meeting with the technical staff of all the county’s wholesale customers. the memorandum said.

The amount of water available in Lake “The operational philosophy of a pumped-storage reservoir should be, at min- Varner has implications for the timeline of imum, to endeavor to keep the lake as full as the construction of Bear Creek. All parties possible,” it continued. “It is of grave concern agree that at some point, an additional water that the reservoir has been unnecessarily al- source will be needed.

The public work session, the Krebs report, lowed to get to dangerously low levels several and Craig’s statements to the public have times during the last eight years.”

“An important conclusion from this re- given the impression that Newton County view is that there is no immediate source is facing an imminent water shortage in the water problem if the Lake Varner reservoir face of rapid growth.

The authority’s findings have called that is properly managed,” the memorandum

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into question and raised questions about information presented to the public about Bear Creek.

The presentation given by Craig at the November work session cost the county between $12,000 and $18,000, according to an invoice submitted by Craig on November 10 (some of the preparation for the work session was bundled with other expenses). That presentation included a slide that estimated Lake Varner’s safe yield had decreased from 23 mgd (million gallons a day) to 20.4 mgd based on a letter provided by Schnabel Engineering, which was awarded a $2 million no bids contract to design the dam in 2012.

Craig claimed publicly that no safe yield analysis had been done since the 2008 drought of record, and suggested Schnabel conduct one for $86,000. The proposal was scrapped when the water authority stepped in and offered to do a safe yield analysis at its own expense.

Shortly thereafter, engineer Jim Mathis, formerly of Infratec Consultants, came forward to say he had been hired by Craig in 2009 to carry out a safe yield analysis that included the most recent drought data.

A copy of the analysis, along with a submission letter signed by Craig, was found on file with the Environmental Protection Division. That letter and attached analysis stated that Lake Varner’s safe yield remained 23 mgd, unchanged by the 2008 drought.

When asked about the Infratec report after a BOC meeting last month, Craig refused to comment. He has not responded to multiple attempts to reach him for comment since.

The safe yield analysis commissioned by the authority, which was carried out by WK Dickson, put Lake Varner’s safe yield at 23 mgd, confirming the 2009 report.

The authority’s report calculated Bear Creek Reservoir’s safe yield at only 23.8 mgd, without taking into account the county’s recent proposal to move the dam upstream, which, the report said, would likely reduce safe yield even further. The 404 Dredge and Fill permit application submitted to the Army Corp of Engineers says the reservoir would supply approximately 28 mgd.

Members of the Water Authority Board also expressed concern that Bear Creek would draw on the same water source as the county’s existing facilities.

“It is a pretty limited watershed,” said Executive Director Mike Hopkins. “You’re not dealing with the Chattahoochee.”

Hopkins and Chief Engineer Scott Emmons said the authority’s latest findings confirm their view that the county should prioritize addressing deficiencies in the existing infrastructure and management.

“The source water concern is not an immediate concern,” said Emoa. “The treatment capacity is an immediate concern.”

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Nineteen people who had associations with drugs in Covington and a large amount of marijuana, cocaine and other drug items are off the streets thanks to a recent reorganization of the Covington Police Department (CPD) and the participation of concerned citizens.

Wednesday, the CPD issued a press release and laid a large amount of drugs on the table, celebrating almost 20 arrests since April by the department’s Specialized Patrol Unit.

The unit, which operates split into two shifts of three, consists of Lt. Al Miller, Lt. CovNews.com: Wendell Wagstaff See the full list of the 19 who were and officers Grant Satterfield, Chris arrested.

Smith, Daniel Digby and Hayward DeRouen. CPD Capt. Phillip Bradford said, for the recent string of arrests, the unit worked on tips of suspicious activity from the community and patrolled the areas in question. It then conducted undercover operations by sending confidential sources inside the dealers homes to make drug purchases.

Along with the efforts of the unit, which works in full uniform to let citizens know the CPD is working their streets, the citizens themselves have played a big part in the recent drug-related arrests.

“This is the culmination of not only good work by our officers, but a lot of it arouse out of community complaints,” CPD Chief Stacey Cotton said. “When people decide they want to make a change in their community, the information starts to flow.”

During the recent string of arrests there were 10 targets identified throughout the investigation that purchases were made from.

Also during investigations by the Specialized Patrol Unit, others were arrested with various drug charges.

“The cases varied from sale of cocaine, sale of marijuana, sale of methamphetamine and even one sale of synthetic marijuana at one of our local convenience stores,” Bradford said.

In one such case, Mario Smith was identified as a drug suspect after he was shot on Avery Street on Dec. 2. After developing the case CPD arrested him on Jan. 29, and he pled guilty to all charges against him and was sentenced to 30 years, serving five in confinement.

“He is already off the street because of the good work of these people,” said Bradford standing nearby the six members of the Specialized Patrol Unit.

With several people associated with drugs in Covington already off the street, Bradford said the work isn’t done yet.

“We haven’t picked everyone up yet,” Bradford said.

Craig compares county’s legal defense to being ‘at war’ County Attorney Tommy Craig brushed off concerns over the county’s high legal fees at Tuesday’s Board of Commissioners meeting, after the financial report revealed that the General Fund had surpassed its legal fees budget at 113 percent just over halfway through the fiscal year.

Craig said he and his team do the work assigned to them by the BOC, the constitutional officers, and other county entities, and that litigation proceedings are diffi-

cult to predict.

“We do what we have to [do] to protect the interests of the county,” Craig said, likening the county’s legal defense to being “at war.”

“We don’t have any way to predict on the front end what the [costs] are going to be,” he continued. “It costs what it costs…Sorry if we’ve exceeded the budget, but I’m not going to apologize.”

Craig stepped in to respond to a question Commissioner Nancy Schulz had posed to County Manager

Tom Garrett, who prepared the report and is responsible for processing invoices.

It was the first time Craig has commented publicly on the issue since his reappointment in January provoked a public backlash after his firm billed the county for more than $1.1 million for the 2014 calendar year. An investigation published recently by The News found that many of the payments to Craig were processed with little or no oversight by elected officials.

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“He’s going to be missed,” Henderson said.

“First by his wife, and by me too.”

Newton County’s flags will be flown at half-staff Monday and Tuesday in his honor and wreaths have been provided for the Historic Courthouse and the Administrative Building by Sherwood’s Flo-

rist. The county will host a memorial service at a time and date to be determined, Smith said.

“During my two years of working with John, I witnessed his value to Newton County,” Ellis said. “Mine and my family’s prayers are with his wife, Miss Carol. It is a sad day for Newton County.”

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Commissioner J.C. Henderson recalled bonding with Middleton over time.

“John was a good man, and a very smart man, who helped lead the county for several years,” Henderson said. “John wouldn’t just tell me what I wanted to hear, but he would always tell me what I needed to know.’

According to County Clerk Jackie Smith, Middleton was an avid sportsman and loved hunting and fishing. He also loved his Jack Russells, Ramon and Teddy.

Chief among his loves, though, was his wife.

“His wife Carol was the love of his life and he was devoted to her,” Smith said.

“A few months back they moved to Winston Salem so that they could be near Carol’s parents and family.”

Henderson remembers himself and his wife attending conferences with Middleton and Carol, and the foursome would always enjoy dinners and conversations together.

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Schulz clarified that she was not questioning the quality of Craig’s firm’s work, but that it was a matter of “dollars and cents.”

“I don’t think we can put our heads in the sand and say ‘we can’t do anything about this’,” she said. “We can’t just have a blank check.”

The board then approved the check registry, and Chairman Keith Ellis promised the financial report would

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be available on the county’s website soon.

The BOC also paid tribute to former County Manager John Middleton, who passed away Monday.

Former Chair Aaron Varner praised Middleton’s “honesty, straightforwardness, and leadership,” and called him a “true friend” to himself personally and to Newton County.

Separately, a discussion

of the proposed civic center was tabled indefinitely, and Commissioner Levie Maddox proposed revisiting the county’s agreement with the City of Covington regarding Square Park. Specifically, Maddox suggested seeking input from the Chamber of Commerce to determine whether the local business community approved of the current management of the park by the city.

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Water Authority: no immediate source water problem if properly managed concluded. “The lake level fluctuations would have been minimal if this had been implemented the past eight years.”

Nord called the authority’s report “misOn November 5, 2014, County Attorney Tommy Craig posted an alarming series of leading” and said the plant was operating photographs at a work session for the pro- exactly as it was designed to.

“Numbers, reports and statistics can be posed Bear Creek Reservoir.

The photographs showed Lake Varner’s manipulated for any reason,” said Nord, water levels at a critically low level, its banks adding that the authority did not have all the exposed, and dry islands rising above the necessary facts to make such a judgment.

The technical memorandum’s conclusion surface. It was meant to emphasize the need echoes that of a key study, for a new water source for called a safe yield analythe county — Bear Creek.

What is a safe sis, commissioned by and Craig has been acting as yield analysis? released to the authority’s water consultant and projA safe yield analysis board this week, as well as ect manager for Bear Creek helps us figure out how much water a given an independent review the since the county began pursource can provide authority commissioned of suing it in 1996. safely. The safe yield the draft Master Water Plan.

Craig did not note in his is measured in million Taken together, the docupresentation that the divergallons a day (mgd), ments conclude that Newsion pumps that fill Lake averaged over a year (mgd/avg). If a lake’s safe ton County’s current water Varner had been turned off yield is 10 mgd, eight resources were enough to since April 29. They were million gallons can be carry it forward for several turned on again on Novemwithdrawn one day and decades. It is on this basis ber 4, the day the photo12 the next, as long as graph was taken. average daily withdrawal that the authority has addoes not exceed 10 vised against construction Newton County Water mgd. Safe yield is a key of Bear Creek until the cusResources Director Jason number for withdrawal tomer base is large enough Nord confirmed that the and treatment to fund such a project. county does not run the permitting, and for resource management.

Chairman Keith Ellis said pumps often in the summer he had read the authority’s months to save energy and costs, and to reduce negative impacts on review of the unfinished Master Water Plan, the environment and the quality of water. but would not comment. The authority’s reHe took the photographs, and did not think view found several serious flaws in the plan, for which the county paid over $200,000. their presentation was misleading.

The review, prepared by three different “Tommy Craig doesn’t call me and tell me when to turn the pump on or off,” said Nord. engineering firms and the authority’s own “I don’t work for politicians; I work for the chief engineer, cited the Krebs report for inflated population projections and water citizens of Newton County.”

Nord was responding to a technical demands, an inadequate hydraulic model, memorandum by the Water and Sewerage and a “lack of understanding regarding the Authority that found fault with the county’s transmission and distribution system.”

“People are reviewing that,” said Ellis of pump management system.

“During the eight years covered by this the review. “I do not get into technical stuff.”

He said to his knowledge, there was no review, which includes the 2007-2008 historic drought period, the [water treatment scheduled meeting between the Board of plant] staff has only pumped 9% of the total Commissioners and the Water Authority. available flow during the May-November Commissioner Nancy Schulz suggested a joint time periods each year…During this time work session between the two bodies at Tuesperiod each year the lake level is consistent- day’s meeting. Nord said he was preparing to ly falling according to the attached informa- hold a regular meeting with the technical staff tion provided by the WTP staff to NCWSA,” of all the county’s wholesale customers.

The amount of water available in Lake the memorandum said.

“The operational philosophy of a Varner has implications for the timeline of pumped-storage reservoir should be, at min- the construction of Bear Creek. All parties imum, to endeavor to keep the lake as full as agree that at some point, an additional water possible,” it continued. “It is of grave concern source will be needed.

The public work session, the Krebs report, that the reservoir has been unnecessarily allowed to get to dangerously low levels several and Craig’s statements to the public have given the impression that Newton County times during the last eight years.”

“An important conclusion from this re- is facing an imminent water shortage in the view is that there is no immediate source face of rapid growth.

The authority’s findings have called that water problem if the Lake Varner reservoir is properly managed,” the memorandum into question and raised questions about

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information presented to the public about Bear Creek.

The presentation given by Craig at the November work session cost the county between $12,000 and $18,000, according to an invoice submitted by Craig on November 10 (some of the preparation for the work session was bundled with other expenses). That presentation included a slide that estimated Lake Varner’s safe yield had decreased from 23 mgd (million gallons a day) to 20.4 mgd based on a letter provided by Schnabel Engineering, which was awarded a $2 million no bids contract to design the dam in 2012.

Craig claimed publicly that no safe yield analysis had been done since the 2008 drought of record, and suggested Schnabel conduct one for $86,000. The proposal was scrapped when the water authority stepped in and offered to do a safe yield analysis at its own expense.

Shortly thereafter, engineer Jim Mathis, formerly of Infratec Consultants, came forward to say he had been hired by Craig in 2009 to carry out a safe yield analysis that included the most recent drought data.

A copy of the analysis, along with a submission letter signed by Craig, was found on file with the Environmental Protection Division. That letter and attached analysis stated that Lake Varner’s safe yield remained 23 mgd, unchanged by the 2008 drought.

When asked about the Infratec report after a BOC meeting last month, Craig refused to comment. He has not responded to multiple attempts to reach him for comment since.

The safe yield analysis commissioned by the authority, which was carried out by WK Dickson, put Lake Varner’s safe yield at 23 mgd, confirming the 2009 report.

The authority’s report calculated Bear Creek Reservoir’s safe yield at only 23.8 mgd, without taking into account the county’s recent proposal to move the dam upstream, which, the report said, would likely reduce safe yield even further. The 404 Dredge and Fill permit application submitted to the Army Corp of Engineers says the reservoir would supply approximately 28 mgd.

Members of the Water Authority Board also expressed concern that Bear Creek would draw on the same water source as the county’s existing facilities.

“It is a pretty limited watershed,” said Executive Director Mike Hopkins. “You’re not dealing with the Chattahoochee.”

Hopkins and Chief Engineer Scott Emmons said the authority’s latest findings confirm their view that the county should prioritize addressing deficiencies in the existing infrastructure and management.

“The source water concern is not an immediate concern,” said Emoa. “The treatment capacity is an immediate concern…to meet their permitted capacity.”

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Nineteen people who had associations with drugs in Covington and a large amount of marijuana, cocaine and other drug items are off the streets thanks to a recent reorganization of the Covington Police Department (CPD) and the participation of concerned citizens.

Wednesday, the CPD issued a press release and laid a large amount of drugs on the table, celebrating almost 20 arrests since April by the department’s Specialized Patrol Unit.

The unit, which operates split into two shifts of three, consists of Lt. Al Miller, Lt. CovNews.com: Wendell Wagstaff See the full list of the 19 who were and officers Grant Satterfield, Chris arrested.

Smith, Daniel Digby and Hayward DeRouen. CPD Capt. Phillip Bradford said, for the recent string of arrests, the unit worked on tips of suspicious activity from the community and patrolled the areas in question. It then conducted undercover operations by sending confidential sources inside the dealers homes to make drug purchases.

Along with the efforts of the unit, which works in full uniform to let citizens know the CPD is working their streets, the citizens themselves have played a big part in the recent drug-related arrests.

“This is the culmination of not only good work by our officers, but a lot of it arouse out of community complaints,” CPD Chief Stacey Cotton said. “When people decide they want to make a change in their community, the information starts to flow.”

During the recent string of arrests there were 10 targets identified throughout the investigation that purchases were made from.

Also during investigations by the Specialized Patrol Unit, others were arrested with various drug charges.

“The cases varied from sale of cocaine, sale of marijuana, sale of methamphetamine and even one sale of synthetic marijuana at one of our local convenience stores,” Bradford said.

In one such case, Mario Smith was identified as a drug suspect after he was shot on Avery Street on Dec. 2. After developing the case CPD arrested him on Jan. 29, and he pled guilty to all charges against him and was sentenced to 30 years, serving five in confinement.

“He is already off the street because of the good work of these people,” said Bradford standing nearby the six members of the Specialized Patrol Unit.

With several people associated with drugs in Covington already off the street, Bradford said the work isn’t done yet.

“We haven’t picked everyone up yet,” Bradford said.

Craig compares county’s legal defense to being ‘at war’ County Attorney Tommy Craig brushed off concerns over the county’s high legal fees at Tuesday’s Board of Commissioners meeting, after the financial report revealed that the General Fund had surpassed its legal fees budget at 113 percent just over halfway through the fiscal year.

Craig said he and his team do the work assigned to them by the BOC, the constitutional officers, and other county entities, and that litigation proceedings are diffi-

cult to predict.

“We do what we have to [do] to protect the interests of the county,” Craig said, likening the county’s legal defense to being “at war.”

“We don’t have any way to predict on the front end what the [costs] are going to be,” he continued. “It costs what it costs…Sorry if we’ve exceeded the budget, but I’m not going to apologize.”

Craig stepped in to respond to a question Commissioner Nancy Schulz had posed to County Manager

Tom Garrett, who prepared the report and is responsible for processing invoices.

It was the first time Craig has commented publicly on the issue since his reappointment in January provoked a public backlash after his firm billed the county for more than $1.1 million for the 2014 calendar year. An investigation published recently by The News found that many of the payments to Craig were processed with little or no oversight by elected officials.

MIDDLETON

“He’s going to be missed,” Henderson said.

“First by his wife, and by me too.”

Newton County’s flags will be flown at half-staff Monday and Tuesday in his honor and wreaths have been provided for the Historic Courthouse and the Administrative Building by Sherwood’s Flo-

rist. The county will host a memorial service at a time and date to be determined, Smith said.

“During my two years of working with John, I witnessed his value to Newton County,” Ellis said. “Mine and my family’s prayers are with his wife, Miss Carol. It is a sad day for Newton County.”

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Commissioner J.C. Henderson recalled bonding with Middleton over time.

“John was a good man, and a very smart man, who helped lead the county for several years,” Henderson said. “John wouldn’t just tell me what I wanted to hear, but he would always tell me what I needed to know.’

According to County Clerk Jackie Smith, Middleton was an avid sportsman and loved hunting and fishing. He also loved his Jack Russells, Ramon and Teddy.

Chief among his loves, though, was his wife.

“His wife Carol was the love of his life and he was devoted to her,” Smith said.

“A few months back they moved to Winston Salem so that they could be near Carol’s parents and family.”

Henderson remembers himself and his wife attending conferences with Middleton and Carol, and the foursome would always enjoy dinners and conversations together.

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Schulz clarified that she was not questioning the quality of Craig’s firm’s work, but that it was a matter of “dollars and cents.”

“I don’t think we can put our heads in the sand and say ‘we can’t do anything about this’,” she said. “We can’t just have a blank check.”

The board then approved the check registry, and Chairman Keith Ellis promised the financial report would

CovNews.com: see the video of Tuesday’s BOC meeting.

be available on the county’s website soon.

The BOC also paid tribute to former County Manager John Middleton, who passed away Monday.

Former Chair Aaron Varner praised Middleton’s “honesty, straightforwardness, and leadership,” and called him a “true friend” to himself personally and to Newton County.

Separately, a discussion

of the proposed civic center was tabled indefinitely, and Commissioner Levie Maddox proposed revisiting the county’s agreement with the City of Covington regarding Square Park. Specifically, Maddox suggested seeking input from the Chamber of Commerce to determine whether the local business community approved of the current management of the park by the city.

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Though there is already a store nearby, Mattress Firm made the decision to open a new store in Covington.

“We have locations in nearby towns like Conyers, but we wanted to be in a location to be convenient to residents in Covington,” said Jason Cowen, District Manager. “Our goal is to make shopping for our customers simple, which is why we select locations that are easily accessible for our customers.

“We’ve wanted to be in Covington for a long time, but we need to find the right spot,” he said.

The right spot was just off I-20 on Industrial Boulevard of exit 93. Mattress Firm’s corporate real estate department decid-

ed that location would be great for business. “It’s easily accessible for our customers and near other retailers like Wal-Mart,” Cowan said. “We seek out locations that are convenient and because buying a mattress isn’t always [on someone’s mind], it’s important that we’re in highly visible and accessible locations.”

Cowan said Mattress Firm specializes in a single product, which benefits the customer.

“A store that specializes in a single product has expertise over a store that carries multiple products,” he said.

“We focus solely on finding people sleep solutions.”

“The benefit of having a good night’s sleep has an impact on your daily life every single day,” he said.

Customers know what’s comfortable, but Mattress

Firm employees are trained to educate customers on the durability and support offered by different mattresses.

According to Cowan, the Covington store is the 150th store in Georgia, while the business web site reports there are over 1,100 store locations across 28 states. Among the mattress brands carried by the store are Tempur-Pedic, Sealy, Serta and Simmons.

The store also carries frames, pillows, office chairs and dog beds.

The new store opened in January, but the official grand opening happened in February.

Being new to the Covington area, Cowan said the company is looking into different ways to get involved in the community and with the Covington/ Newton County Chamber.

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our thoughts DON’T GIVE UP FOR LENT, JUST GIVE The official start of the Lenten season began this past week and we have heard many of our friends and colleagues talking about what they were going to give up for the 40 days leading up to the celebration of Christ’s resurrection.

It is interesting that people who are not regular church goers still follow the tradition of performing some type of sacrifice during this period.

During this Lenten season we offer a suggestion that instead of giving up, you plan to give.

Our food banks always can use food to assist folks who are still having a hard time making ends meet for their families...

In Newton County, the Garden Gethsemane Homeless Shelter can house up to 76 residents.

The items they need the most are perishable foods, and funds to keep the roughly $4,000 monthly utility bills paid.

So this year we hope you might consider as your sacrifice for lent that you visit your local grocery store and load up a few bags of groceries each week.

If there was ever a time as Christians that our prayers and good works would actually help our fellow man, it is now.

We hope you feel better about following our suggestion than if you gave up candy or booze, and for sure your neighbors will appreciate your giving sacrifice.

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Everyday MOTHER memories Earlier this week, my my tests. sister Kathy called me, My mother is in my “Am I correct in thinkthoughts when our ing that Mom used to 13-year-old son, Robsend us little kid Valert, and I read at night entine’s like the ones before going to bed. school children use?”

She loved to read and “Yes, she did,” I reencouraged me to read.

JACKIE GINGRICH plied.

(Remember I never got CUSHMAN This is our second into trouble for reading COLUMNIST Valentine’s Day withduring math class, not out our mom. even from her, a math Maybe as a school teacher our teacher). She read to both Maggie mom found these Valentine’s cards and Robert when they were small. the most appealing, or more likely, They sat next to her on the sofa, takthey were left over from when we ing turns turning the pages for her were children and she was too fru- as she read. gal to buy new ones until the old My mother is in my thoughts ones were gone. when I see a notepad of paper on A few days later Kathy called which to write a grocery list. For again, “I ordered flowers from Oak me today, these are hot-pink sticky Mountain florist for the First Bap- notes. Why paper, you might ask. tist Church for Mom’s birthday.”

When Kathy and I were cleanThank goodness, her lovely and ing out her house, we came across generous act has not entered my two related items in two different mind. Yes, I knew that our mom’s areas. In the kitchen, near the telebirthday was this coming Saturday, phone (which had a cord that was and yes, I had ordered flowers on at least 15 feet long so we could the anniversary of her death, but talk and walk), was a stack of her upcoming birthday had not res- previously used paper that mom onated with me in any meaningful was using as scrap paper to write way. Instead I’ve been focused on down grocery lists and telephone my husband Jimmy’s birthday the notes. In her desk were stacks of day before, which is also our son unwrapped, unused notepaper.

Robert’s opening night for a middle My guess is that she didn’t want school play. to use all her “nice” paper, and she After a few minutes wondering didn’t want to buy any more. why, I realized instead of focusing Frugal was part of who she was. on the major milestones, I have In the mornings, when we have transitioned to thinking about our breakfast, I think of her. She stayed mom in more daily ways. with us often, helping out with our When our 15-year-old daugh- children sometimes; we helped her ter Maggie studies her math at the after her chemotherapy treatments. kitchen island, it reminds me of my On days when she felt well, mother, who was a math teacher. she would make everyone a hot In high school, I had the habit of breakfast. “How do you want your reading novels during math class, eggs?” she’d ask my husband Jiminstead of paying attention. The my. Not content to simply cook novels were so much more inter- eggs for him, she wanted to cook esting, transporting me to places them the way he wanted them, that other than Carrollton, Georgia, particular day. Regardless of how where I lived. The list of novels read he requested them, she made them included over 100 novels of the with love — because she loved him Louis L’Amour western series. Yes, so very much. they shared the same basic plot and She spoiled him, but then she same basic characters; but still they spoiled us all. were more interesting than CarrollTransitioning from big rememton. My teacher ignored my read- brances of my mother to everyday ing. My guess is she was just happy moments has brought great joy to that I was sitting in the back, being me. It’s in the small acts of everyquiet and not bothering anyone. day activities that I feel her presThe night before a test, I would ence and love. ask my mother to explain the probAs for my sister Kathy — Thank lems to me, which she would. Once goodness for my big sister, taking she had gone over the material, she care of me once again. would ask me to do problems to make sure I knew the material. InTo find out more about Jackie Ginstead, I would go back to reading; grich Cushman, and read features by but her time teaching me the mate- other Creators Syndicate writers and rial would allow me to earn A’s on cartoonists, visit creators.com.

Scott Walker’s secret weapon: lack of college degree whole lot more than Walker’s a non-event in the history of campaign Wisconsin Governor Scott long-ago decision to leave 2016. In fact, with so many credible conWalker has emerged as a setenders for the GOP nomination, it’s not school for a job. rious contender for the 2016 So, why did the Post even clear that Walker will still be in the Republican presidential nomibother to dredge up an old discussion when the first votes are cast nation. In response, the Washnext year. non-story? ington Post researched and But, in the right circumstances, the The answer is rooted in published a lengthy article on what Megan McArdle calls the lack of a college degree could become a the “mystery” of why Walker SCOTT RASMUSSEN Mandarinization of America. real asset for the Walker campaign. Imagdropped out of college.

COLUMNIST It’s an elite cultural attitude ine what would happen if Scott Walker The decision to attack Walkemerges as the only implying er for failing to graduate tells person standing in the us more about the worldview of the Wash- that those who go to the way of a campaign beington Post and the political class than it best schools and know Whether you like tween Hillary Clinton the right people deserve does about the Wisconsin Governor. and Jeb Bush.

After all, since dropping out of college, to be the rulers of the what he has accomplished or In that scenario, it’s Walker has built quite a resume. He served nation. Those who go to hate it, that record matters a easy to imagine Walker four terms in the state legislature, three Harvard and Yale have whole lot more than Walker’s capitalizing on the cherterms as Milwaukee County Executive, the best credentials ished ideal that America and is now in his second term as governor and deserve the best long-ago decision to leave is supposed to be a najobs. Such an attitude of his home state. school for a job. tion where anybody can Not only that, as governor he over- infects America’s Politgrow up to be president. came fierce opposition to accomplish big ical Class. It’s reflected Who better to make things. The Walker reforms were substan- in the fact that all nine tial enough to provoke labor unions to un- Supreme Court Justices attended Harvard the point than someone who has accomplished a lot in life without either a famous dertake a massive campaign to recall him or Yale. So did our last four presidents.

In that world, Walker’s decision to for- family or a college degree? from office and undo the change.

The Political Class would never see it Walker stood his ground, kept the re- go a degree is simply incomprehensible. forms in place and won the recall election. Those who value credentials over ac- coming. And that’s why the lack of a colHe later won re-election in 2014 giving complishments would naturally assume lege degree may be Scott Walker’s secret him three statewide victories in four years. there is more to the story than a bored weapon.

Challenging the unions and building that student who quit school and got a job. record is especially impressive given that Perhaps the Post dreamed of discoverTo find out more about Scott Rasmussen Wisconsin has voted Democratic in seven ing some deep dark secret to explain the and read features by other Creators Syndi“lingering mystery.” straight presidential elections.

At the moment, the Walker quit college cate writers and cartoonists, visit www.creWhether you like what he has accomplished or hate it, that record matters a story is heading nowhere and likely to be ators.com.

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A third of the way through and little passed We are more than a third of the way through the legislative session, and it seems like we’ve passed very little legislation.

DAVE BELTON Some might say COLUMNIST that is a good thing … the less laws we pass, the less trouble we can make for the people of Georgia. In any case, we have 25 days left, with the session scheduled to end on the April 2.

The House has passed a few bills.

House Bill 57 is a pro-business measure that makes it easier for people to buy solar panels for their house by financing them through a third party. It does not contain any tax breaks or credits. The power companies are fully on board, and it passed unanimously.

House Bill 86 creates a new agency, Georgia Adult and Aging Services, which will oversee the needs of older people. This division was previously under the Department of Human Services.

House Bill 91 is an education measure that allows former students to now get their high school diploma if their only impediment was the now-defunct Georgia High School Graduation Test. There are still End of Course Tests that will measure key graduation requirements, but these “Graduation Tests” were so onerous and poorly written that they are no longer in use. This bill allows the 8,000 deserving Georgia students who passed every other requirement to now get their diploma. The bill passed unanimously.

House Bill 62 also passed unanimously. This would allow children of active duty military personnel to receive special needs scholarships offered by Georgia without waiting a year.

House Bill 65 will increase transparency in local school boards by requiring them to hold at least two public meetings before adopting a budget.

This bill nearly passed last year but ran out of time in the Senate.

House Bill 47 would allow pharmacists to fill certain eye medications before the normally prescribed time.

My legislation, HB 103 or “Kelsey’s Law,” passed through a subcommittee and will go to the full committee.

Randy Upton, father of Kelsey and a former police officer, testified at the hearing and was very powerful.

The gorilla in the room, of course, is the Transportation Bill (HB 170).

It has admittedly gone through some helpful changes, but it still needs work in my opinion. Currently, the idea is to change the sales tax on gas to a straight excise tax that will be charged per gallon instead of per dollar. Then, the state will take all the county tax gas money on LOST, SPLOST, and ELOST and allow the counties to levy an additional excise tax should they choose to do so.

Even though there is no doubt that the state’s transportation infrastructure is in need of additional funding, I wanted to know how this would affect the city, county, and our schools. So I’ve met with Newton and Morgan leaders about the effect this would have back home.

The numbers are constantly changing as to how much the county will be allowed to tax, and whether the schools will be able to get in on the deal, but the latest numbers I’ve heard would be a hit to the county and the schools. What is certain is that any money raised by this new tax must go to transportation only. For the schools, this would currently include buses. As for the state portion, since the excise tax will be re-evaluated yearly, and will be indexed against rising fuel efficiency (CAFE) standards and inflation of the cost of road construction, this excise tax will most likely be adjusted up on a yearly basis. This is very troubling.

I hope you will contact me with constructive comments at davebelton112@ gmail.com.

Dave Belton is the newly elected District 112 Georgia Representative.

The Morgan and Newton County representative is serving in his first term in Georgia’s House. He is a resident of Morgan County.

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letter to the editor

Citizen’s Group Offers Ideas to Improve County Government The undersigned Newton County residents have submitted to the Board of Commissioners (BOC) the following list of suggestions to improve county government. The Board has been under strong public criticism for several months because of their failure to address a number of problematic issues. Members of the BOC have said that they are open to bona fide recommendations from responsible citizens as to how these issues can be addressed. The ideas listed below are not necessarily original or particularly ingenious, but we hope they create impetus for positive changes in our county government. County residents should let their district commissioner know if they agree with all or any of these suggestions.

General Government Operations 1. The Board of Commissioners (BOC) must operate county government in compliance with its existing charter and ordinances until such time as a lawful change is made. That means returning to the chairman the duties specified in the charter.

2. The current county charter is out of date and should be lawfully amended to clarify the duties and responsibilities of the county chairman and district commissioners. If the county manager position is to be retained, he/she must serve under the supervision of the elected chairman.

3. If major changes in the form of county government are to be considered by the BOC, public involvement must be paramount and changes made effective before the next election cycle.

Contracts and Purchasing 1. Competitive bidding requirements of the current county ordinances should be followed until they can be strengthen to further insure that the county acquires goods and services at the best possible value. New ordinances must require competitive bidding, requests for proposals and similar practices that create a fair and open purchasing process.

2. Conflicts of interest in contracting for services and goods must be completely avoided. Any current contracts that were not competitively awarded should be cancelled.

BOC Meetings 1. The addition of BOC meeting agenda items at the last minute should be prohibited because such a practice is not in compliance with county ordinances and may not be allowed under the state’s open meetings law.

2. The citizen comment period at BOC meetings must be scheduled so that public comments will be heard and considered prior to any vote on issues before the Board.

3. All members of the BOC must receive regular and comprehensive financial reports at their regular meetings. These must include all county accounts so the BOC can exercise proper fiduciary oversight of county operations.

Legal Services 1. The county should begin transitioning immediately to an inhouse legal staff to handle most services now performed by the county attorney and his law firm.

An alternative would be to competitively bid out legal services.

The goal in the first year of this change should be a 50% reduction in the county’s legal costs.

2. All requests for legal services by county staff must be approved in advance by the county chairman’s office and he must manage expenses so as to not exceed the budgeted amount for such services.

3. All files and documents that are currently housed in the county attorney’s office should be moved to a location accessible to the county staff and to the public. These are valuable public documents that must be under the custodial care of the appropriate county official.

Ethics and Transparency 1. County elected officials and the county attorney must scrupulously avoid any clear or suggested conflicts of interest. The BOC should utilize citizen input to update and tighten county ethics policies and procedures and to add strong consequences for any violation.

2. Commit to transparency as the preeminent standard in all county affairs, actions and interactions with the public with the goal of building citizen trust in government. This applies to how the county addresses citizen’s open records requests.

3. All county financial information should be disclosed in a timely and understandable format on the county’s website to promote confidence that public funds are being managed properly.

The Bear Creek Project and Related Water Issues 1. The BOC, the Newton County Water and Sewerage Authority (NCWSA) and the Cities must develop a cooperative partnership to effectively manage county-wide water and sewerage issues. The Master Water Plan and the NCWSA evaluation of it must be a priority for resolution.

2. The county and its water partners must come to an agreement on the priorities for our public water system. If the priority is correcting structural and operational deficiencies at Lake Varner and at the existing water treatment plants, that needs to proceed as soon as the specific problems are confirmed and a funding source identified.

3. An agreement must be reached by all parties regarding how much water the county will need in the future and how any increased demand will be met. If necessary, employ an entity like the UGA’s Institute of Government to mediate a resolution.

4. If an objective analysis shows that additional water is needed, the BOC must thoroughly evaluate all alternatives with a formal cost-benefit analysis that includes the financial impact on taxpayers and water customers. a. Lake Varner and City Pond

must be thoroughly evaluated to determine if either can produce more water. In addition, obtaining future water from Rockdale and/or Walton County should be considered because both counties have an excess supply. b. The county chairman and county manager must establish direct personal contact with the Corps of Engineers to determine when and if a 404 permit will be issued for the Bear Creek project. Further, they must determine and report to the public how much more it will cost to secure the permit if one is forthcoming. c. A 404 Permit should be obtained if that involves limited additional expenditures. However, actual construction of the Bear Creek Reservoir Project must not begin until there is a proven need for it, and its cost paid by a growing population.

5. The BOC must conduct an independent audit of all Bear Creek Project expenditures from inception to present. The audit must identify how the $21.7 million was spent and where the funds came from. The acres bought, price paid and purpose of each land tract must be documented. This level of transparency is essential to reduce the controversy and suspicion surrounding the project.

Solid Waste and Landfill Issue 1. The BOC should promptly reveal its strategy to deal with its defeat in the lawsuit with East Georgia Land and Development Company. Why did the county spend so much to fight the suit and what is now required to settle with that company?

2. The problems with our existing landfill and the cost to correct them must be explained to the public, as well as how it will be managed and expanded in the future. The BOC must tell residents near the landfill what to expect and inform taxpayers of the long term costs.

3. The BOC must be completely open and transparent about this issue so a resolution can be achieved as quickly as possible with the best possible outcome for residents near the landfill as well as other county taxpayers.

Newton residents are welcome to register their support for these ideas, add comments or make criticisms by emailing abetternewton@yahoo. com, or by liking us on Facebook at Citizens for a Better Newton.

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Newton against the WORLD

Rasmussen recounts Newton’s huge win over last year’s state champions, Tift County shakeem holloway sholloway@covnews.com

No. Way. There was no way Newton would go down and beat defending Region 2-AAAAAA state champion Tift County as a No. 4 seed, versus the second-ranked team in the state. Not in Tift. Not a team that was 26-1, undefeated in their region and hadn’t lost a game since January 8. .

The four Newton fans that went (five, if you count Newton’s Head Coach Rick Rasmussen’s wife) were likely ready to tell the Rams ‘good season’ after they put up a good fight. Instead, those few Newton fans were treated to the biggest upset of the opening round this year.

“We literally had Mr. Curtis, our athletic director; Josh Tukes’ parents; our bus driver; my wife doing the book, and no other fans. And then it was like 85 percent full,” said Rasmussen.

“Our mentality was that they’re not gonna give it to us, we’re going to have to come in here and take it. And it’s sort of an ‘us against the world’ type thing. From the beginning we played extremely well,” Rasmussen added.

Newton trailed early, down by one in the first, but tied the game at six and led from then until the end of the game. Jaquan Sims and J.D. Notae had their stroke going in the first quarter, as they both hit two threes. Newton dictated the tempo and it was 24-18 Rams at the half. The Rams led by as much as 10 points in the second half, but let Tift back into the game in the final minutes.

With a two-point lead, Newton turned the ball over and the Rams fouled sophomore stud Preston Horne. Horned made just one of his two attempts and Newton got the ball back. D.J. Hill went to the line and sank both free throws to give the Rams a 52-49 lead. Tift got a shot off but it hit off the back rim and that was all she wrote.

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J.D. Notae leaps for the layup against Lovejoy. Notae scored 22 points in Newton’s first round victory over defending state champions, Tift County.

Eastside soccer eyes No. 1 seed shakeem holloway sholloway@covnews.com

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hile most of the people of Newton County have locked themselves inside their homes to avoid the cold, baseball and soccer players have been playing outside in the “wonderful” weather. Eastside soccer has started its season 0-2, but the team has yet to be at full health and head coach Champ Young isn’t worried about the slow start.

“It’s a learning curve right now, but it’ll get better,” Young said.

Young says that the whole back line from last year is back and that they’re solid defensively. The Eagles proved so against Heritage, one of the best teams in the state, when they held them to two goals and stopped a number of shots.

Eastside played good defense inside the box and might have won the game had they converted a few opportunities.

“We really hadn’t touched on offense at that point, what we want to do and who we want to be as much. With our personnel being out so much between injuries and sickness this year, which I’ve never had it hit me like it has this year,” Young said, speaking of the team’s offense. “Just the fact that, we’re not really deep this year. It’s just one of the things that we have to work at and it’ll be better at the end of the year than it is now.”

Eastside’s midfield is brand new

and they’ve added some new players to the team, who haven’t had the chance to the mesh with the rest of the team just yet in Jovan Brown and Angel Perales. Young says Brown might be the fastest kid in the school and Perales, a transfer from Cherokee High School, is a good midfielder.

Young says he changed their formation this year to a 4-4-2, which is a different formation than what they’ve ran the past three years, in order to better match the personnel the Eagles have this year.

“We talked about it earlier this year – the seniors and I did – we talked about for us to make a good run in the state playoffs, which is always our goal to make the state playoffs and in some capacity to be in the top four, but this year to make a quality run and kind of avoid some of the really, really good teams in the other brackets.

Young hopes that the Eagles can lock up a No. 1 or No. 2 seed.

He’ll get the opportunity to see what his team has at full strength against Newton on Saturday (yesterday).

“It really is much more favorable to you as far as the schedule,” Young said of locking up a No. 1 seed in the state playoffs.

“Your draw is a lot better if you’re the one or two. Because if you’re the three or the four you gotta go to them [St. Pius] and they’re like No. 1 or No. 2 in the state and we don’t want to go there,” he added laughingly.

Tyreke Francis, who had a

couple of shots on goal against Heritage, is poised to be one of the team’s best players.

“His goal this year when we talked about was, not only set records for goals for our school, but to also lead our team in assists and make sure that he’s always on point with what he needs to be doing around the ball as well. Making those strong runs off the ball because he’s going to garner a lot of attention from players when we play better teams. Making sure he’s creating space for other players,” Young said of Francis.

Tyreke’s brother, Terrell Francis, is a huge part of the strong back line that the Eagles have along with Jerry [couldn’t make out the last name due to background noise] “We’ve played two good teams and athletically we haven’t seen anybody better than those two.

They’re pretty lockdown back there,” Young said.

Young believes his team is good enough to compete with the best of the best athletically, they just have to become better soccer players and they’ll be able to reach their goals.

“Right now as a group we’re better athletes than we are soccer players, but it’s getting there,” Young said.

The Eagles have started slow, but are poised to finish strong and if they can put the soccer aspect of the game together they can reach their goal of locking up a No. 1 seed in the playoffs.

Skins win State for Valentine’s Day staff reports news@covnews.com

Instead of buying chocolates and flowers for their Valentine’s on Saturday, the Social Circle High School wrestling team won the GHSA 2A Traditional State Championship at the Macon Centerplex. Just a month after winning the GHSA Team State 2A title (first state wrestling title in school history), the Redskin’s won their first Traditional State title in school history.

Social Circle finished the event in first place with 215 points, second Bremen (160.5), third GAC (109), fourth Lovett (82.5) and fifth Armuchee (60.5) out of 33 teams which had the top eight wrestlers in the state in the 14 weight classes.

The Redskins qualified 12 wrestlers to state and all 12 placed. SCHS had eight wrestlers in the finals with four state champions, junior James Corasaniti (132), junior Reid Harris (138), junior Cameron Paschal (160) and Junior David Engstrom (195). Junior Levi Leach (120), sophomore Cade Lackey (152), sophomore Khamari Whimper (170) and senior Aaron Forrester (182) all finished as runner-ups. Both freshman Kyle Morris (106) and junior Travis Tyson (145) placed third with junior Mitchel Clegg (126) in fourth and senior Emmanuel Reese (285) in sixth.

Coach Randy Prater said, “Last year we had eight place all in the top three with one state champion.

I remember thinking to myself of how will I be able to top that and look what happened. We place 12

with eight in the finals, and four state champions.”

For the past two years, Prater and his assistant coaches (Roger Strom, John Pittard, Brooks Adams, and Jimmy Lackey, new coaches Jason Austin, Jimmy Corasaniti and Robert Cline) had set a goal of winning the state wrestling championship. For the last few years, SCHS has been steadily improving (2012 5th in state, 2013 4th in state, and last year 2014 3rd in state).

Prater also commented, “I cannot put into words how great of a season the program has been able to accomplish. The way in which the program finished the season as a team and individuals was truly unbelievable. From the state duals to Traditional State, they never got satisfied, kept working hard and peeked at the right time. Every Coach desires to have their team peek at the right time. I remember my wrestling coach always telling our team how important that was.

Well as a Coach, I just witnessed it and must say it is a moment in time that I will always cherish. We are family at SC, parents, wrestlers and coaches. Everyone bought into the program, and everyone worked towards a common goal and together we achieved it. I am so happy for the wrestlers, parents, fans, school system and our community.”

Coach Prater might have just started his own dynasty in the little town of Social Circle with (five) returning state champions, and (five) returning state placers, a middle school team who just won their area tournament, and a exploding USA wrestling program. Social Circle High School wrestling had a great Valentine’s Day.

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The basketball regular season is long gone and most teams in the county have seen their respective season come to an end in the state playoffs. Looking back on this season, it was filled with great moments, rivalry wins, buzzer-beaters and upsets. Here are some of the photos that capture those moments.

From left to right, top to bottom: Myla Canty got her shine on Senior Night.

Canty, who was injured, got to come out and catch the tip-off as she watched her team get a big win.

Newton’s girls won the region title last year and Tucker won the state championship. Newton vs. Tucker for the first time was a game that received a lot of hype, and it was worthy. The Lady Rams beat Tucker 61-59 in overtime and solidified that they were a tough team to deal with.

Eastside boys basketball had an inconsistent season, but they managed to beat one of the best teams in Region 4-AAAA. The Eagles decisively defeated Walnut Grove 67-56 on senior night in front of a solid crowd of Eagle fans.

Rick Rasmussen earned his 200th win in 10 seasons at Newton with a 64-37 victory against Lovejoy, as he was congratulated by family, friends and players.

Alcovy had lost to Newton four times since Lady Tigers head coach David Bakers had been at Alcovy, but that stopped when Alcovy got a huge 60-51 win against Newton in January.

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Mark Davis wins 200th game of career staff reports news@covnews.com

The Loganville Christian Academy varsity boys basketball coach, Mark Davis, reached his 200th career win over his 10 year tenure at LCA this past week. The team is currently in the Georgia Independent School Association (GISA) Region 1AAA tournament and has already secured a spot in the GISA state tournament that will be played next weekend at Mercer University.

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“We did a great job on [Horne], he’s a nationally ranked sophomore inside. We basically doubled him low and they’ve got one really, really good guard whose brother was a freshman at Georgia Tech last year – one of the state players of the year – Tadric Jackson. His little brother is Tyrie Jackson, we did a good job on him.

J.D. was guarding him and then J.D. go hot and J.D. ended up with 22 and that kid had 20,” Rasmussen said.

Notae led Newton with 22, but no other Newton player had more than six points.

“We sort of shocked ‘em. I think we controlled tempo really well. D.J. was magnificent with controlling the tempo for us. We didn’t let ‘em get out and run. We had a few silly turnovers where they got out and one time, end of the first quarter maybe, they got a steal and [Jackson] missed a dunk which I thought was big,” Rasmussen added.

Rasmussen’s gameplan was to control the tempo offensively and to force players other than Horne and Jackson to beat them, and they couldn’t.

“I thought that was really the best execution of a defensive gameplan we’ve had all year,” Rasmussen said.

“We really did a great job inside on 24 and then we slowed down No. 1 just enough. We controlled tempo beautifully. It was a big upset.”

“I was really proud of the way that we executed the gameplan extremely well,” Rasmussen said. “One of our thought processes was if we have the ball, they can’t score. So we really controlled tempo quite a bit, but at the same time, offensively we were really in such a rhythm that we really didn’t take long. There were times when we were killing clock and there were times when we scored and they were like, ‘Another one? Who’s this guy?’”

That guy was Notae, who recently earned a spot in the starting lineup after suffering a bit of a slump during the regular season.

“We knew that it would take someone having an outerbody experience. JD’s done that in practice a bunch.

He went through a down spot where he struggled with his three, but then in practice the last couple weeks he’s had a few times where getting ready for the team we were playing we let him be the other team’s best player and he was filling it up. Because he was supposed to, that’s his role, right? And we couldn’t stop him, so all of a sudden that’s what happened. He’s earned a starting spot the last week or so and he just played with a ton of confidence. He was doing it from everywhere, it was really exciting,” Rasmussen said.

Rasmussen says that he felt like his team wasn’t a normal 4-seed and that the entire Region 2-AAAAAA played well. The overall expectations were for Newton to be the only team to lose, but it was Lovejoy, the team that defeated Newton in the Region 2-AAAAAA third-place game that was the only team from Newton’s

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region to get bounced after the first round.

After the win, Rasmussen said the team earned praise from the home crowd, as they congratulated Newton on the win. The opposing coach, Eric Holland, said Newton was the better team.

“We came out with a lot of confidence and intensity considering where we were. We knew we had to come out and hit ‘em hard and we really did,” Rasmussen said. “I was really proud of the confidence we played with when it was us against the world, really.”

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lak blackens the sky; a kaleidoscope of anti-aircraft tracers swivel and coil around your aircraft, and you and your passengers are going down. A normal descent is 72 miles per hour, your landing speed 60 mph, at 49 mph your plane could stall, crash, and kill everyone aboard. Manufacturers with names like Ford Motor Company, Gibson Refrigerator, Ward Furniture, a piano manufacturer, Schlitz Brewing Company, a coffin company, and Anheuser-Busch built the aircraft in your 1,400 plane air armada. What could possibly go wrong?

You’re sitting on your parachute because the plywood pilot’s seat is too uncomfortable on long missions.

Shrapnel rips through the flimsy fabric covering a metal airframe and punches holes in the plywood floor.

You have no power because you never did since your plane was constructed without an engine. You’re slipping to earth as the men aboard pray you paid attention during pilot PETE MECCA training, for the soldiers inside your COLUMNIST aircraft understand that landing in a Waco CG-4A Glider can only result in two outcomes: very good or very dead.

During late 1941 and after WWII began, the Army utilized sailplanes for glider training. That decision proved to be a huge mistake. A sailplane could take advantage of thermal conditions and soar to the delight of a sailplane enthusiast. An Army glider, on the other hand, required aerial truck drivers with the proficiency to land the equivalent of a trailer with a pair of wings in combat conditions. A loss rate for glider pilots of 78% was not unusual. Most glider pilots only flew one or two missions; Guy Gunter flew four major combat missions in the Waco. This is his story.

Atlanta native Guy Gunter was born on June 6, 1918. An alumni of Tech High and Murphy High School, Guy recalled the day bombs fell on Pearl Harbor. “I was working for G.E. at the time as a traveling salesman. We were eating lunch at an Atlanta restaurant when we heard about Pearl Harbor. You know, we knew a war had started but I didn’t think about it much. I guess I was too young to comprehend the significance.”

By late 1942, Guy had been reviewed by a Navy Flight Board in Macon and accepted for pilot training. “That’s what I wanted to do,” he said. “But in the meantime I received a ‘greetings’ from Uncle Sam. At the time a draftee could go into the Army and still receive a transfer to the Navy when a slot opened in aviation.” At Shepard Field in Wichita, TX, Guy trained in the Army on instruments then became an instructor and waited…..and waited, for a call from the Navy. The call never came; the transfer program had been terminated.

Guy applied for then was accepted for OTS (officer training school). “I made friends with one of the instructors,” he said. “I told him I wanted to fly. He called me two days later and offered glider school. I took the deal.” Thus began a lifelong love of aviation.

Sent to Hayes, Kansas, Guy learned to fly from fields cut out by tractors and bulldozers. “I got my wings in Piper Cubs,” he said. “I soloed after 4 hours of training. I loved it. I kept doing ‘touch and gos’, you know, landings and immediate takeoffs. Well, the instructors had to wave me down. I didn’t want to stop.”

Advance training for gliders took place in Lubbock, TX. “Actually, what they called a glider was an airplane with the engine removed,” he said. “We trained in Aeroncas and Taylorcrafts. Without engines there was room for 3 seats, trainee in front, instructor in the middle, and another trainee in back. The Waco gliders finally arrived, pulled in by L-2s with fighter pilots behind the controls of the gliders. That was funny, those fighter pilots were scared to death wrestling with dead stick aircraft.”

The first class of glider pilots graduated on November 14, 1942. “There were 109 of us in the class,” Guy recalled.

“The Army said we would be assigned as instructors in Austin, TX. Yeah, right. We found ourselves on the former luxury liner SS Maripose headed for Egypt by way of Rio de Janeiro, an unescorted 45 day voyage.”

Egypt was barren land, and barren of gliders, too. “I flew copilot on C-47s or C-46s for about 30 days,” Guy said. “We also relocated to Algiers and Libya on occasion to fly cargo

flights into Gibraltar, Oran, and North Africa. Naturally, a few of our missions were back to Egypt for whiskey runs.”

Gliders started appearing almost overnight. “We flew into Algiers one day and noticed gliders all over the place,” Guy recalled. “We started retraining in gliders, intense training, we had a bunch of fun but knew something was up.” Indeed, the British needed gliders for the invasion of Sicily.

Guy said, “We trained the British pilots for three weeks then they asked for American volunteers. Well, being as foolish as I am, I volunteered.

We had 35 glider pilots on the first flight; only 16 of us made it back. It was a real slipshod affair.

An old Army sergeant piloted our tow plane. The thick anti-aircraft fire got on his last nerve so he wanted to cut us loose. I knew we were too far out from the port of Syracuse and told him so; I said we couldn’t make dry land. Obviously he didn’t care. Here comes the rope; we’d been cut loose. We flew into a hornet’s nest. Shrapnel peppered my face and legs plus the glider took damage but the flight characteristics were okay. I put her down in the bay. We remained in water all night clinging to the Waco. A Captain in our group ask me to pray for everybody. Shoot, I told him to pray for himself, I was too busy praying for yours truly!” Luckily, a Greek destroyer picked up the men the next morning instead of German Naval vessels.

Eventually transferred to Sicily, Guy flew cargo planes until assigned as pilot on a four-seat single engine Fairchild 24. “I flew majors and colonels around the island for about 6 months,” he said. “There’s lots of spare time between missions for glider pilots. Shoot, I had a ball.”

It didn’t last. Guy was transferred to England in preparation for the Invasion of Normandy: D-Day. Asked his thoughts on England, he replied, “Well, at least the girls understood what the heck we were saying.”

June 6, 1944, the Allies invade Europe: “We took off just after midnight carrying a pathfinder group of the 82nd Airborne. An hour later we put down about 25 miles south of the main front. We had no problems, we made it down, we were very lucky. I brought the glider in nose high, hit on the tail and plowed straight into a hedgerow. That was okay though, it stopped the glider. We’d taken Dramamine pills and a shot of scotch, so we were up to the task. I remained on the ground for about 6 days.” Asked what glider pilots do after landing, Guy replied, “Try to stay alive. Most of us had a carbine or Tommy gun so we joined the fight.”

Guy’s next port-of-call: a diminutive town near Mount Vesuvius in Italy. “Wasn’t much to it,” he said. “The base was scraped dirt runways and not much more.” Operation Dragoon was on the horizon; the men and gliders making ready for the invasion of Southern France. Guy recalled, “The fields of southern France weren’t the problem; the problem was all the tall poles the Germans put up to prevent glider landings. Shoot, we just landed between the poles. The tactic ripped the wings off but we kept the fuselages on course so we did okay. The paratroopers had a rough go of it. As they oscillated in their chutes many would slam into the poles, a lot of them broke their backs.”

Guy continued. “We fought against the Germans and Vichy French for about 48 hours. I didn’t have a lot of love for the Vichy French, none of us did. Anyway, after things calmed down I ‘confiscated’ a 1936 Model V8 Ford with a big charcoal burning tank on back. We had a ball in that car until we had to quit.” When asked to explain ‘quit’, he

replied, “The dang fire burned out.”

Guy returned to England to participate in the largest airborne assault in military history: Operation Market Garden, the failed attempt by British Field Marshall Montgomery to enter Germany via the Netherlands. Not including ground pounders, airborne resources flew 34,600 troops into combat: 20,011 via parachute and 14,589 in 3,140 assorted gliders. A shortage of American and Allied glider pilots meant using one pilot per glider with an additional trooper occupying the copilot seat. The glider air armada was pulled to their landing assault areas by 1,438 C-47 or C-46 cargo or transport aircraft.

Guy recalled, “The gliders in our formation flew directly over a German anti-aircraft school.

Scary when you think about it, but we came in too low for them to hit anything. We had a real smooth landing and we all got out safely, if 45 miles behind enemy lines can be considered safe.

I grabbed my weapon and joined the battle, just trying to stay alive, as always. We assaulted the bridge at Nijmegen.”

He continued, “When a glider is cut loose from the tow plane he wants to get down quick because someone is always shooting at you.” When asked how quickly, Guy responded, “As fast as humanly possible!” One flight characteristic seemed unnerving. “We never looped a glider on a combat mission, but I looped several gliders in training. I couldn’t roll one, however.” When asked why not, Guy said, “Let’s put it this way, I never tried.”

Against all odds, Guy Gunter survived his 4th major combat assault as a glider pilot. He returned to England and flew as copilot on cargo planes until assigned to Reims, France to pilot C-46 Commandos. Volunteering for the last glider mission of the war into the heartland of Germany, the Army denied his request. “They claimed four was enough,” he stated. “Two of my best friends at the time got to go; it was their first mission as glider pilots. Neither one made it back.”

After the war Guy Gunter eventually went into his own business as an appliance distributor and stayed in the air with his personal aircraft, a Beech Bonanza and twin-engine Beech Baron. He still remembers one particular flight to Florida. “The Bonanza swallowed a valve and blew a hole in the block. I cut air to the engine which put the fire out, but oil was all over the windshield and I had no power, so I put’er down, took 6 trees with me and landed nose up. I had chipped bones in my ankles and the guy in the front seat broke his pelvis but nobody really got hurt. Lost a good plane, though.”

He also landed the twin-engine Baron without an operable nose wheel. “No big deal,” Guy said. “I kept the nose up until low speed and gravity forced the nose and twin props into the runway.” Guy’s hours behind the controls of military and civilian airplanes, including 1,800 in gliders, approached 30,000 when he retired his wings at the age of 92.

On June 6th Guy will celebrate his 97th birthday. Asked if he missed the wild blue yonder, Guy cut his eyes at this journalist and said, “I still have 20/20 vision, my faculties, and this dang walker. Tell you what, take me to an airport and stand me next to the wing. I’ll crawl up to the cockpit, I’ll pull myself into the pilot’s seat, and I’ll get that baby airborne. You bet’cha.”

Pete Mecca is a Vietnam veteran, columnist and freelance writer. You can reach him at aveteransstory@gmail.com or aveteransstory.us.

RELIGION

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just a thought The Mary, Martha Syndrome

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Easter is on the way, and practicing Christians across the globe have spent the Lenten season preparing for the day when they celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Lent is a season best spent in the company of close friends and family, and the following are a few ways for Christians to celebrate their faith in the weeks leading up to Easter Sunday. · Give Easter eggs a different meaning. Easter eggs are popular among youngsters, and that popularity can be used to teach kids about their faith. Eggs are frequently viewed as a symbol of new life, so parents can use them to show their children how Christ died and was born anew.

Eggs can be filled with small items that symbolize something related to Christ’s story. Or they can be left empty to represent the empty tomb after His resurrection. · Eat food that conveys Biblical stories. For Easter dinner, enjoy foods that are mentioned in the Bible. A fish dinner can convey the story of how Jesus multiplied fish to feed the crowds, or dine on lamb and share the story of Passover. · Participate in church services. Throughout Lent, many parishes offer Easter vigils or specialized services that relate the account of Jesus’ life

and subsequent death on the cross. Some churches may recreate realistic stations of the Cross.

Employing pageantry to bring biblical stories to life can help young children visualize and better understand the meaning of Easter. · Create a Christ-centered Easter basket. Parents can still fill kids’ Easter baskets with some of the familiar confectionary treats, but those parents who impart lessons about their faith to their kids also can include books about the story of Easter, rosary beads, a crucifix for a child’s room, and maybe a children’s Bible. · Make time for volunteer work. Many families reserve volunteerism for the Christmas season, but Easter also marks a great time to volunteer.

In a season that focuses on the ultimate sacrifice, families can open their hearts to others. Invite someone over for Easter dinner who has nowhere to go. Share your holiday celebrations with a person of another faith so that he or she may be able to see what makes this time of year special. Create a service jar filled with small, loving tasks everyone in the family can do each day.

The Lenten season, including Easter, is the most celebrated time of the year for Christians. Families can enjoy the festivities by blending many different traditions together and by focusing on the spirituality of the season.

A view from the mountain a hermitage — For the next a place to get few weeks, my away from it m e d it at i on s all — a place will grow out of solitude and of the many devotion to thoughts, the Lord. Years feelings and ago, treaprayers from JAN MCCOY sures indeed the Holy Land.

COLUMNIST were found in If you follow these caves as me on Facebook, some of this may a shepherd boy wanderlook familiar as my Lent- ing through the hills and en Journey this year will caves found many scrolls contain reflections from which dated back centumy recent trip. Some will ries and centuries, some be included here. Our first to 1st Century BCE. These day of touring started here scrolls hold words which at Qumran, an archaeo- remind us that God is the logical dig site for artifacts. same yesterday, today, and Many of the places we forever. Devout scribes went in the Holy Land are from centuries before or have been archaeologi- the birth of Christ copcal dig sites. When civili- ied these ancient words zations come to ruin and to remind themselves new civilizations are built and others of God’s love on top of them, it takes for humanity. Whether archaeologists years to un- in the deserted arid hills cover the centuries of treasure that lie beneath the surface of the ground. As you travel with me to some of these site over the next few weeks, please let your mind wander. Imagine what it might have been like to be in the streets and valleys and on the hillsides of this beautiful land about 2000 years ago.

The hills of Qumran look out over a vast desert area that leads to the Dead Sea. To look around, it would seem that all of life in this area has been reduced to dust. Appropriate for Ash Wednesday, actually. Much of our lives seem to be arid, dusty, and lifeless as we look out over the expanse. But the hills of Qumran hold treasures untold in the many caves that sit in the sides of the hills. In these caves, animals seek shelter from the hot summer sun, and years ago, devout men of faith sought these hills as

and plains of the Qumran Valley and the Dead Sea or in the comfort of your own home, on this Ash Wednesday, remember that the Lord who gave hope to the hopeless in ancient times is the same Lord that walked the shores of Galilee and the same Lord who rose from the dead early one Sunday morning. As we face the next 40 days of self-reflection and intentionality in our spiritual walk with the Lord, allow God to speak during the quiet times to bring new life into your thirsty arid soul.

Rev. Jan McCoy is the Associate Pastor of Covington First United Methodist Church in downtown Covington. She may be reached at jan.mccoy@ngumc.net or at covingtonfirst.org.

I know you’ve heard of this one; “The Mary, Martha syndrome” Yup, we take a step back on purpose to remind us we need to be careful not to let the good things in our life rob us of the God things. Backing up to a small scene with huge implications in Luke 10, we find Jesus coming into the home of His single friends Martha, Mary and Lazarus. This is place where Jesus can find rest and relaxation from His busy schedule. He has just about six months left before He will be crucified and he stops by His friend’s house to take a break. The focus is so tight that only the three main characters are mentioned, but we would do well to remember at this point in His ministry Jesus twelve disciples were always with Him (and they may be with Him here as well).

This is worth mentioning because we meet Martha who scrambling to make preparations for a meal and trying to make everything right for her friend, Lord and guests and that is a good thing.

We also meet Mary who is found sitting at the feet of Jesus, listening, (a God thing) while Martha is rushing around trying to get things done. Get the scene in your mind Jesus is seated center stage, Mary sitting at His feet and Martha is running in circles around them and it happens: The whole scene comes to a head in two parts — Martha points out she is doing a good thing (and could use some much needed help) and Jesus confirms she is doing a good thing and points out she is missing the God thing because of it: “…the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, but only one thing is needed. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.” (Lk 10:41-42) Now don’t miss understand — Life gets busy, good things are still good things, there are important things that must get done. But, first things must come first.

Neither Jesus or anyone else is advocating we just sit around and read our Bibles at the neglect of other things, We Jesus is saying is He is the first priority! If the good things have become so much that they are crowding out the God thing, take a step back, re-prioritize, place the best thing, which is the God thing (Time spent with the Lord daily in His word and prayer) at the top of the list of all the good things you will do today.

Dr. William Burnham is pastor of Point of Grace Church in Covington. He can be reached at burnhamw@charter.net.

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Mrs. Winnie Ruth Strickland Benefield Funeral Home Funeral services for Winnie Ruth Strickland, age 89, of Leeds, AL, were held on Monday, Feb. 9, 2015, at 11 a.m. from Benefield Funeral Chapel with Rev. Zenus Windsor officiating.

Burial will follow at Knight Cemetery.

The family received friends at the funeral home from 1011 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 9.

Mrs. Strickland passed away Friday, February 8, 2015, at her residence.

Survivors include: two sons, Jimmy Ray Strickland of Moody and Allred Benjamin Strickland of Covington, GA; 22 grandchildren; 16 greatgrandchildren; four greatgreat-grandchildren; and one sister, Leola Smith Cook of Foley.

Pallbearers will be Randy Strickland, Adam Strickland, Brayden Fomby, Jacky Hodges, Keith Hodges, and Andruas Strickalnd.

A Randolph County native, Mrs. Strickland was born on April 5, 1925, the daughter of Frank and Maudie Lee Austin Smith.

She was a member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church and worked as a seamstress for United Chair. Mrs. Strickland was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Luther Samuel Strickland; sister, Nellie Ohnecka; and brother, Joseph David Smith.

Online condolences may be expressed at benefieldfhwedowee.com.

Mrs. Brenda P. Sweat J.C. Harwell & Son Funeral Home Mrs. Brenda P. Sweat, age 74, of Covington, passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2015. She was born December 17, 1940 in Covington to Kermit and Jeanette Calvert Pratt who have preceded her in death. Mrs. Sweat worked for the City of Covington for many years and was a retired purchasing agent for DeKalb County. She was a member of County Line Baptist Church and was an avid reader, a seamstress and a gourmet cook. Mrs. Sweat was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was preceded in death by her brother Kermit Eugene and Mary Jo Pratt.

Mrs. Sweat is survived by her loving husband, Charlie Sweat of Covington, her daughters and their spouses; Kim and Steve Coady and Karen and Danny Presley, all of Covington and her son and his wife Keith and Lynn Street of Bogart along with her 12 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

She is also survived by her aunts and uncle; Dan and Ruth Aaron and Grace Johnson all of Covington along with many other family members and close friends.

A Memorial Service for Mrs. Sweat was held at 2 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015, at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church, with Keith Street officiating. A gathering of friends will follow in the fellowship hall.

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Mrs. Nell Pennington Blair Mundy J.C. Harwell & Son Funeral Home Nell Pennington Blair Mundy of Covington passed away February 15, 2015.

She was 98, her birthday being December 11, 1916.

The daughter of W.B.R. Pennington and Annie Gay Pennington, she graduated from high school and business school. Mrs. Mundy moved to Atlanta and was employed

by Atlanta Pharmaceutical Company and thirty years with Scott Paper Company.

Back in Covington, she transferred her membership to the Covington First United Methodist Church, where she had been baptized and married. During this time Mrs. Mundy was the President of the United Methodist Churchwomen, an Administrative Board member, Callie Cohen Circle, and Sunday school. Mrs. Mundy was a life member of the Covington Garden Club and the Georgia State Garden Club. She helped establish and was a charter member of the Satsuki Garden Club.

For several years she was a member of the Covington Service Guild, Newton Historical Society, and Friends of the Library. Mrs. Mundy’s hobbies were golf, bridge, gardening, sewing, reading and walking. She walked a mile even in her nineties. Former children on the block would come back and see her and thank her for being so nice to them when they were kids. Mrs. Mundy was married to Earl Blair for 53 years, after his death she married in 1999 and is survived by her husband Thomas G. Mundy, Jr. She is also survived by her step son Daniel Mundy and his wife Diane and her step grandson Stewart Mundy in addition to several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Mrs. Mundy were held at 11 a.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015 at the Covington First United Methodist Church with Reverend Doctor Douglas Gilreath and Reverend Jan McCoy officiating. Burial will follow at Covington City Cemetery. The family received friends at J.C. Harwell and Son Funeral

Home on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2015 from 6-8 p.m. J.C. Harwell and Son Funeral Home, 2157 East Street, S.E., Covington, GA 30014, 770-786-2524 is in charge of the arrangements. A register book may be signed on line at harwellfuneralhome.com.

Mrs. Dorothy ‘Dot’ Johnston Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home Dorothy “Dot” Johnston, of Mansfield, passed away February 16, 2015 at Riverside Health Care Center. She was 92 years of age at the time of her death. After attending Johnston business school, Dot worked for Southern Railway in Atlanta for 8 years. She was married for 59 years, 22 years to Ralph Johnson and 37 years to Lt. Col. Charles Johnston. Dot resided in Mansfield for 46 years in the home built by her first husband, Ralph. She had the opportunity to travel around the world with her second husband, Charlie.

Dot was a long-time member of Covington First United Methodist Church where she was a member of the Christian Fellowship Sunday School Class. In addition, she enjoyed being a member of the Mansfield Garden Club and her bridge clubs.

Mrs. Johnston was preceded in death by her first husband, Ralph Johnson, her second husband, Lt. Col. Charles Johnston; and her parents,

Arthur Ethridge and Mattie Lou (Loyd) Hays.

Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Becky and Paul Creech of Cullman, Alabama; son, Mike Johnson of Lizella; step-children, Charlene and Robert Hall of Dunwoody; Harvey Tyler and Trish Johnston of Marquez, Texas, Charles Marvin and Teresa Johnston of Dawsonville; 10 grandchildren; 17 greatgrandchildren; sister, Betty Allen of Decatur; as well as numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

A private graveside service will be held at Westview Cemetery in Atlanta. The family will receive friends at her home Saturday, Feb. 28, from 2-4 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Covington First United Methodist Church, 1113 Conyers Street SE, Covington, GA 30014.

Visit caldwellandcowan.com to place online condolences or call 770-786-7062.

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Ms. Tiki Shamette Chaney was born on October 23, 1968 in Covington, Georgia to the parents of Ms. Ellen Bagby and Mr. Eugene Cooksey.

Tiki attended Newton County High School with the class of Chaney 1988. She was employed with Leggett Platt, Komatsu Forklifts until their closure

Sidney Wallace Denny, age 71, of McDonough died Friday, February 13, 2015.

He was born in Porterdale to John W. and Sara Ruth Denny. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, James Townley. After his time spent with the Navy SeaBees, he worked for the United States Postal Service for over 30 years. After retirement he started his own heating and air company, All Air, Inc. Mr. Denny is survived

Public Notice A public meeting to review the final draft of the Newton County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update will be held on Monday, March 2, 2015, at 2:00pm.

The public meeting will be held in the boardroom of the Historic Courthouse at 1124 Clark Street, Covington, GA 30014.

All citizens are invited to attend and are encouraged to provide comments on the final draft of the Hazard Mitigation Plan Update. For more information, please contact Jody Nolan, Deputy Director of Newton County’s Emergency Management Agency at jody.nolan@covington-newton911.com or at 770.784.2127.

The Housing Authority of the City of Covington (The Authority) will be accepting applications until Friday, March 13th, 2015 for the position of

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This position will require a minimum of 10 years’ of both hands-on and supervisory experience in all areas required to maintain a housing development to the standard set by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

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The Authority offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits. Applications will be available at The Authority’s general office located at 5160 Alcovy Road, Covington, GA 30014. Requests for applications by mail may be made to The Authority at PO Box 1367, Covington, GA 30015.

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and then went on to work for Wal-mart until her untimely illness. She enjoyed spending time with her grandkids and friends, shopping, cooking, baking and traveling.

Tiki leaves to cherish her memories, three loving daughters, Ms. Shawathia Pope, Ms. Neshuncie Chaney and Ms. Aaliyah Chaney, her loving and devoted mother, Ms. Ellen Bagby, her father, Mr. Eugene Cooksey, three grandchildren, Sha’Lyric Reid, Ja’Cobey Reid, an unborn grandson, three sisters, Ms. Pamela Strong and Mr. & Mrs. Wayne (Brenda) Hardy and Ms. Debra Simmons three brothers, Mr. Barnard Bagby, Mr. Melvin Cooksey and Mr. Ronnie Cooksey, special niece, Jaelien Smith, devoted friends, Ms. Carla Rooks, Ms. Bridgette Farley, Ms. Jennifer Jackson, special friends, Ms. Netta Thomas and Ms. Kiera Thomas and a host of uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

The celebration of life for Tiki was Tuesday at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Covington with Rev. H.K. Benton Jr. as Pastor and Eulogist. She was interred at Graves Chapel Cemetery in Covington with friends as pallbearers and flower ladies.

Words will never be enough to convey our gratitude to you, our beloved family and friends. Your thoughtfulness increases the faith we need to face the days to come with courage and hope. Your kindness and sympathy will always be held as grateful rememberence.

May the blessings of the Lord always be upon you.

AGRICULTURE AG Day

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GFB forms Ag foundation to fund Ag awareness efforts JED EVANS

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For many years Georgia Farm Bureau has used its Ag in the Classroom, scholarship, educational outreach and leadership development programs to achieve our mission of being the Voice of Georgia Farmers.

These four programs will serve as the pillars of the newly created GFB Foundation for Agriculture. As we work to secure a prosperous future for Georgia agriculture, we are excited to use the foundation to set and achieve goals that will create a stronger agriculture sector and healthy communities across Georgia while educating consumers about agriculture.

The GFB Foundation for Agriculture was formed to extend the impact of Georgia agriculture from an educational perspective. The foundation will focus on building awareness, understanding and a positive public perception of agriculture through youth and adult education. Donations to

the foundation, will allow Ag advocates to create greater dialogue with consumers, teachers, children and policy makers.

The GFB Foundation for Agriculture is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) corporation and donations are tax exempt under IRS Section 170. Through publicly and privately collected funds, the foundation will focus on creating agriculturally literate citizens by putting farmers and agriculturalists in a position to tell the wonderful story of agriculture.

All donation amounts are welcome and will help make a difference in GFB’s efforts to increase Ag literacy. Checks made payable to the GFB Foundation for Agriculture may be mailed to the foundation care of GFB Field Services at P.O. Box 7068 Macon, Ga. 31209.

Jed Evans is the GFB Young Farmer Coordinator & Program Manager of the GFB Foundation for Agriculture. Article courtesy of Georgia Farm Bureau News.

Video series shows how farmers raise livestock, grow crops GEORGIA FARM BUREAU STAFF news@covnews.com

Have you ever wondered how your food is grown? Consumers can now learn how farmers do it through U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance’s (USFRA) new online “How To Farm” video series that launched Dec. 29 on USFRA’s website,FoodDialogues.com.

Hosted by blogger Kelly Snyder (ReDefinedMom.com), USFRA’s online video series illustrates different farming practices. The educational videos, which range between two to four minutes, highlight the daily activities of farmers and ranchers across the nation who grow and raise our food. The first four videos give viewers an up-close look at just how farmers grow and raise food, including: How To Milk 1,200 Cows, filmed with Brian Rexing at New Generation Dairy in Indiana;

How To Care for 7,000 Pigs, filmed with Art Braundmeier at The Maschhoffs in Illinois; How To Use Trash to Help Crops Grow, filmed on Len Corzine’s farm in Illinois and How To Gather 50,000 Eggs A Day, filmed with Ron Campbell at Opal Foods in Missouri.

“People know what farmers generally do, but not exactly how they do it. The opportunity to spend time on a farm alongside a farmer is not one that most people get,” said Randy Krotz, CEO of USFRA. “This new online video series brings the farm to your living room, office, kitchen, classroom, mobile device — anywhere you are. Americans have so many questions about food production and the first videos in this series can help address some of those by showing just how farmers are growing and raising food.”

The series is available on YouTube at www. youtube.com/user/usfraonline and in the “Videos” section of USFRA’s FoodDialogues. com website in the “How To Farm” section.

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Last Thursday Molly and I traveled to a very cold Atlanta to catch a performance of the musical Wicked.

I have been such a fan of the Wizard of Oz since I was little — which of course was back when the dinasours roamed the earth — that I really had no intention of seeing a play that might complicate my permanent, special, thoughts of the movie version of this book.

But since I have loved Broadway musicals, especially since the time I saw my first as a teenager — Camelot, I relented and decided to take a chance.

I didn’t care that this show has been seen by 44 million people around the world or that Wicked was declared a Cultural Phenomenon’ by Variety.

I just wanted to be entertained.

As we settled into our seats I didn’t quite know what to expect and I was prepared not to be impressed. But wow, was I in for a delightful surprise.

From the first scene to the closing song, the cast of Wicked made sure that we were entertained.

The humor, the songs and the staging were all about as good as it gets.

Carrie St. Louis’s interpretation of the good witch Glinda brought a delightful cheer to the cold night. Her bubbly interpretation of Glinda was just superb.

Alyssa Fox did a great job of making the Wicked Witch of the West look and feel human and forever changed my vision of her.

Unfortunately Fox became ill and Emily Koch stepped in after intermission,

but she never missed a beat. Both ladies did a great job of humanizing Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West.

The Wizard played by John Davidson was portrayed with such finesse that you had no doubt that for sure there really was a real life Wizard of Oz. The music was lively and touching at the same time.

I really liked the story of how the witches of Oz came to being and how they were portrayed by the cast as being very human and not as starchy as they are portrayed in the Wizard of Oz movie.

I know for sure that I was entertained the whole time. This play made me laugh, feel a little sad and happy all in the period of 2 ½ hours and since I have not much of an attention span as it is.

This presentation was a pure pleasure.

If you want to be pepped up and see a first class performance, I have good news Wicked will be playing at the Fox for the couple of weeks, tickets can be purchased starting at $48, and you can either go by the theater on 660 Peachtree Street or visit foxtheater.org/ wicked for more information.

This play would be great for your preteens and teens as well.

When you drive up to the Fox from here we found it easy to take the 20 to the 85 and exit at the Peachtree, Spring street exit turn left on Peachtree go two blocks and there you are.

The folks at Broadway Across America, who have brought Wicked to the Fox, recommend that the best availability of tickets is for Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday shows.

I give this play double thumbs up.

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Before we learned to lie It’s Presidents Day as I write this column, and I’ve just returned from a cold, wet drive DAVID MCCOY to Madison, COLUMNIST Georgia where I dined at Cracker Barrel on a righteous plate of veggies, biscuits and blackberry jelly.

That’s a bit of a hike from Covington, but I wanted some good food, and I wanted to test out the new Pirelli P4 tires I had installed on Lazarus, my back-from-the-dead, ancient BMW. The ride was silky smooth and the folks at Cracker Barrel had a roaring fire going — one of the other reasons I was willing to trek to Madison on a day that’s a dismal reminder of Old Man Winter’s bad attitude. If a restaurant offers veggies, biscuits, hot coffee, and a toasty fire, then it’s guaranteed to get my business.

As I sat at a table snacking and slurping, I kept coming back to the same focal point I do every time I’m there: an old photograph of an unsmiling woman which is among the collection of antiques and ephemera common to all Cracker Barrels. Beyond unsmiling, she can more accurately be described as “bewildered,” based on the look in her eyes and her general facial demeanor. This photo — probably from the early 1900s — always captures my attention. I look at the woman’s face, and think, “Is that what life was like back then?

Were they all wearing the same hangdog look, staring into the camera as if they were staring into oblivion?”

The photo does not entice one to long for her era, and if I were running a time-travel service, I’d certainly not use this photo on any brochures. As an aside, the best time-travel brochures would be ones that picture a dead Adolf Hitler and you standing over him with a smoking machine gun, but that’s for another column. I ate my veggies, and I drank my coffee, and I began to wonder just what was on the old gal’s mind as the photographer took her portrait. Maybe she was scared. Photography was still a novelty back then. Maybe she was “being serious.” Perhaps her family had said, “Oh, Clara! You mustn’t look as if you’re having fun. Be stern! Be pious!”

Or maybe she feared for her eternal soul, wondering if the photograph would qualify as a “graven image,” and she’d be in violation of the second Commandment. People knew the Ten Commandments back then. And they constantly worried about their eternal souls. This gal looked worried.

I don’t know who this now departed woman is, or how she ended up hanging in a restaurant, but it causes me to think: Is it possible that one of my relatives is hanging in a cafe somewhere, frowning down on the local biscuit munchers? Knowing my family tree’s roots, we’d be more apt be hanging in a rural North Carolina gas station or being used to stop up the draft in a dilapidated old barn.

Would my relative be smiling? Per-

haps. But more likely they’d be serious and pious and staring into oblivion as the style dictated. I think it’s only recently that we’ve learned to lie to the camera, to hide our anger and worries and “Just smile!” for the millionth photo taken since birth. Back in the old day, lying was a sin, and I guess it extended to the photos. “I ain’t smilin’ ‘cause I ain’t got nothin’ to smile about! You want a picture, you just take what you get, and do it fast so I can get back to the washing and ironing!” A squeeze, a flash of ignited powder, a stench of smoke, and you’ve been captured for all eternity, for your family to display above the mantel until something tragic happens and you end up purchased in an estate sale and hung by a tractor ad or an old kitchen gadget that was all the rage in 1921. And there she is, looking down from on high, watching the diners, counting the biscuits, and probably making a mental note that I use far too much blackberry jelly for someone of my lowly stature.

Whippersnapper!

David McCoy is a lifetime resident of “The Glorious South” and a repeat winner of the Georgia Press Association’s Joe Parham Trophy for his humor column, Pecan Pie for the Mind. David lives in Covington, Georgia but can often be found among the North Georgia mountains, depending on the weather and the availability of clean towels and fresh, hot coffee. He can be reached at news@covnews.com.

You grow to what you are committed to Our lives are molded by the long term commitments that we make. This is true with the commitments we make to one’s family, to one’s community and nation, to one’s profession, to one’s faith B. WILEY STEPHENS COLUMNIST and to one’s friends.

These commitments become the standards by which we judge our decisions; they become the guide posts on our journey through life.

You are who you are due to commitments you made in the past. As you keep your commitments or fail to be faithful to them, you are determining your future. Eugene Peterson, a retired Presbyterian minister, described these commitments, as a “long obedience in the same direction.” He said this is how we survive in “an instant world.” If we don’t have these commitments we are pulled and pushed by every whim and fad of the moment.

We have nothing to stand on or to stand for.

Nowhere is this truer then with our families.

One great blessing of the institute of marriage is the long standing commitment two people make to each other. Many will say that in a wedding service when asked the vow, one answers by saying “I do.’ But in most services the answer is in fact, “I will.” The strength of the relationship of husband and wife is the faithfulness to the commitment to honor and keep each other, without regard to what happens. These times are often described in the vows as “for better or worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in heath.” For most married couples there will be times that will fit all these, but the key is the “long obedience” to the commitment “in the same direction.”

This same need for steadfastness is found in the parent-child relationship. In many faith traditions through either baptism or dedication, the parents make a long standing commitment to raise the child in a loving and caring way. In the Ten Commandments, one is to honor one’s father and mother. Family is created by a commitment for the long term. Someone has described it this way, “Home is where they have to take you in, whether they want to or not.”

One thing I like about belonging to a Civic Club is that we get to say the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag each week, much like the way we started the day when we were in school as children. It reminds me of our nation’s commitment for liberty and justice for all. And because of the depth of freedom that represents, I don’t hesitate to pledge my allegiance. Allegiance to a nation means not only to be law abiding but to be involved for the common good.

Most of us were blessed to be born a citizen of this great nation. But is it easy to understand why others want to be a part of it as well. But whether by birth or decision, our obligation is the same. I am amazed about how many do not even bother to vote, or even go to the trouble to be informed about the issues facing our community, state or nation. Our commitment should also include a willingness to speak out on challenges facing our community or nation. Silence can be very destructive.

The need for faithful commitment is at the heart of a strong faith community. It is the difference between affiliation and dedication to the faith we profess. The strength of any congregation is the faith commitments of its members.

This same need for a long term commitment is found in most professions and lines of work.

When we turn to a medical professional or a person in the financial world or an attorney, we expect them to live by the highest standards of their profession. Many years ago I made certain vows of commitment for my ordination. Those I served in ministry had a right to expect me to be faithful to those vows.

Recently many of us were shocked when a leading TV news anchor admitted to creating a part of the story he reported. When I read or listen to the news, I trust the reporter to be honest with no hidden agenda. I am seeking the news not propaganda.

We should rightly expect this same level of commitment from those elected to public office.

We have a right to expect transparency so that we can understand why certain decisions are being made. The oath of office, for whatever position, becomes a commitment for the long journey of the term of office.

Society at all levels is built on mutual trust. The way we make sure is first make sure we can live by the commitments we make. It is best said, “Let our word be our bond.” We also have right to demand the same of all that we deal with.

Hopefully life is a long journey. Let us make sure we choose to make the commitments that will make us better persons. But also to live by the commitments that will make our families, our community, our faith communities, and our professions strong as well.

B. Wiley Stephens is a retired United Methodist Minister and author who now resides in Covington

HEALTH

The Covington News Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015 Page 2C

GO RED

for women Februar y 15… the day after Valentine’s Day. If you are one of the 62% of Americans celebrate ValHOSANNA entine’s Day, FLETCHER happy day-afCOLUMNIST ter. This is when all that Valentine’s Day chocolate goes on sale!

If you have small children, you spent the days leading up to Valentine’s Day in a frenzy of glue and glitter.

In the 1840s, the first mass-produced valentines were sold in the United States, although Europe had adopted the practice of exchanging cards and letters in the 1600s. The heart became the symbol of Valentine’s Day, gracing the cover of many millions of cards. According to the Greeting Card Association, an estimated 1 billion Valentine’s Day cards are sent each year, making Valentine’s Day the second largest card-sending holiday of the year (second only to Christmas.)

It should not be surprising that women purchase approximately 85% of all valentines. Women are typically thought of as the softer of the sexes and the more sentimental. We grow up dotting our “i”s with hearts.

We enjoy a good cry over the sappiest of commercials. We are typically the caregivers (emotional and physical) of our family and many of our friends. We send our family and friends texts, emails, facebook messages, and cards just to let them know we are thinking of them.

Despite liking cards, hearts, and Here’s another heartfelt message: Each year, the American Heart Asso- written sentiments, women can often ciation selects a “class” of real wom- miss the writing on the wall when it comes to our own en who share their heart health. real stories about heart Even though Valenhealth. These are not tine’s Day is over, give valentines of glitter or yourself or a woman cut paper – these are in your life a special, real heart stories. sentimental, heart-felt These are real women (literally) valentine. who represent the dif- • Don’t smoke Take a moment to read ferent faces of heart dis- • Manage blood through some of the Go ease and stroke nation- sugar Red for Women stories. wide. They come from • Get blood Take a moment to talk New York City (don’t to a woman in your life hold it against them), pressure under about heart health – Springfield, Massa- control yours or hers. Take a chusetts (again, not • Know family moment to assess your really their fault), Mi- history own heart health and ami, Florida, Charlotte, maybe talk to a doctor.

North Carolina, and a • Stay active Maybe we should few places in between. • Lose weight dot more of our “I”s They range in age from • Eat healthy with hearts and put 55 to 27. Their stories more importance on are success stories of survival of congenital heart defects, our heart health. And a little more stroke, and sudden cardiac arrest. (Go glitter probably wouldn’t hurt either. to www.goredforwomen.org for more about the American Heart Association Hosanna Fletcher has lived in NewGo Red for Women Class of 2015.)

These are women who share the most ton County since 2005. With a Masimportant valentines you can hope to ters in Public Health and another in receive – the story of their heart health. Sociology, she has worked on a variety The hope is that, by sharing their story, of community development projects, other women will be inspired to make led training sessions for Lay Health a change and share their personal sto- Advisors, conducted and evaluated ries as well. Because many of these health risk assessments, and designed stories are about how they ignored the and implemented employee wellness programs. Hosanna and her husband signs that something was wrong.

Do you know the signs and symp- Kevin, a Newton County native, have toms of a heart attack in women? Do been married for 15 years this Octoyou know your own risk factors? Do ber. They have two children — Miranda, 11, and Thomas, 3. you know your family history?

CHANGES TO MAKE

Yearly eye exams can reveal more than just vision trouble (Metro Creative Connection) More evidence points to the importance of routine eye exams, not only to pinpoint potential conditions of the eye, but also to serve as windows to diseases that affect the entire body. Now more than ever it is essential to make and keep annual eye exams, as they can help to reveal the first signs of serious ailments.

Doctors from around the world say dozens of diseases - from certain cancers to arthritis to high blood pressure - can show symptoms in the eye. Under the watchful and knowing gaze of an eyecare professional, individuals can get early diagnosis and begin treatment promptly.

According to Dr. Roy Chuck, chair of the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Montefiore Medical Center, there are many systemic diseases that can be seen in the eye. In addition to the conditions mentioned, jaundice can indicate liver disease while retinal detachment and bleeding in new blood vessels may indicate hypertension. By looking at the color of the cornea, some doctors can tell if a patient has elevated levels of cholesterol. Many people have had their eye doctors be the first healthcare professional to detect the presence of their diabetes.

If an ophthalmologist suspects an underlying medical condition, he or she will likely refer men and women to their primary care doctors for a more thorough examination.

Going to the eye doctor can do more than ensure your vision is sharp. It’s a life-saving decision for many people who have major health conditions diagnosed through the eyes.

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The Covington News

Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015 Page 3C

Chamber ConneCtions

Members Matter

ribbon Cuttings

Welcome to Newton County and congratulations on your Ribbon Cutting!

Georgia Ophthamologists

Mason Business Services

10158 Carlin Drive, Covington, GA 470-444-1429

4159 Mill Street, Covington, GA 770-786-1234

10230 Industrial Blvd., Covington, GA 770-787-5897

The Twelve Oaks Bed & Breakfast

Woodmen of the World

2176 Monticello Street SW, Covington, GA 770-385-4005

1165 Church Street, Covington, GA 770-784-9615

Brandy’s Hope Chest

Membership Appreciation Day Sponsored by ALEXANDER RO YSTON, LLP ATTORNEYS AT LA W

Please stop by the Friday, March 27th an Chamber on d hot dog, chips, and a enjoy a grilled dr Chamber Staff. We ink from the wan sure that you know t to make how m we appreciate your uch membership!

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January/February 2015

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Company Name: ______________________________________________ Contact ________________________________________________ Sign upName: today!

Call the Chamber for information!

Contact Number: ______________________________________________ Contact Email: Registration/Lunch: 9:30AM

Shotgun Start: 11:30AM

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Individual Player

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Foursome – Team

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Greenway Sponsor

(signage on cart path and $25 door prize)

Beverage Cart Sponsor Practice Range Sponsor (includes tent, and sign)

Cart Sponsor Scoreboard Sponsors

$ 125.00 $ 500.00

$ 500.00

Networking Tent (Theme is Hollywood of the South)

$ 350.00

Bag Sponsor

$ 50.00

Closest to Pin Sponsor (supply winning prize around $100)

$ 250.00

Practice Green Sponsor

$ 500.00

(minimum 150 items needed)

(includes tent, sign, and $200 giveaway)

Straightest/Longest Drive Sponsor $ 250.00 $ 250.00 $ 175.00

(supply winning prize around $100)

Scorecard Sponsors

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Golf Team : ______________________________________ (Player Name & Handicap) ______________________________________ (Player Name & Handicap) ______________________________________ (Player Name & Handicap) ______________________________________ (Player Name & Handicap) Signature The Chamber of Commerce and the Golf Committee greatly appreciate your participation in our golf event.

Please email or mail form to the Newton County Chamber at lbaker@newtonchamber.com or 2101 Clark Street, Covington, GA 30014 All sponsorships are based on a first come first serve basis. Golf teams are based on availability.

*Rain makeup date is Thursday, April 23rd

The Metropolitan Farmhouse, Inc.• (404) 663-0447 145 Allen Oaks Way, Covington, GA 30016 Brandy’s Hope Chest, Inc. • (470) 444-1429 10158 Carlin Drive, Covington, GA 30014

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Golf Sponsor

2090 Eastview Parkway, Conyers, GA 30013

Southern Machine Specialists • (770) 784-5266 9125 North Park Drive, NE, Covington, GA 30014 Moseley Appliance Parts • (770) 786-2115 7187 Washington Street, Covington, GA 30014 Black Dog Painting, LLC • (678) 342-5457 100 Buck Trail, Social Circle, GA 30025 Mary Lou Nixon - Remax Agents Realty • (404) 213-7122 1112 Elm Street SE, Covington, GA 30014 New Century Hospice • (678) 413-1360 1374 Manchester Drive, NE, Conyers, GA 30012 Adoma & Company Radio Program • (678) 612-5175 1151 Hendricks Street, Covington, GA 30013 Awards Incorporated • (770) 815-6548 900 Duluth Highway, Lawrenceville, GA 30043 Mason Business Services • (770) 787-5897 10230 Industrial Blvd., Covington, GA 30014

Thank you for your support!

For more information on Local Businesses, Calendar of Events, Hot Deals and Job Postings visit our webiste at newtonchamber.com Covington-Newton County Chamber of Commerce 2101 Clark Street • Covington, Georgia • 770-786-7510

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The Covington News

benton house senior living community

remember when We’re celebrating our 150th anniversary this year, The Covington News has been going through its archived photos, and we wanted to share some with you.

The Remember When featured in our Feb. 8 edition (PICTURED BELOW) has been identified as the Conyers basketball team of 1954.

According to Bruce Wheeler pictured are: Top left Coach Settle, James Johnson (third from left), James West (fourth from left) and Doyle Gattis (top right); Bottom, left to right: Bennie Potts, Harvey Farmer (third from left) and Tommy Lee McCurdy (fourth from left).

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MARKETPLACE

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The job requires mfg. experience with extrusion experience preferred. It is a five-day/wk 8 hr non-rotating position. Candidate must have excellent mechanical aptitude with a good work history.

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FOR SALE:

An 11 Year Family Member “Big Red,” a 1999 Ford Explorer Sport (2 door), has 240,000 good, “just broken in” miles, has been well maintained and his body is in very good condition.

The price for this loyal guy is $1,500.

Please call 678-357-2401 to make arrangements to view.

If you decide to purchase “Big Red” you must bring the owner a box of Hankies.

PArT-TIMe, MAXIMUM 28/hrs per week. Dining hall position available at Charlie Elliott Conference Center located in Jasper County. Food service experience preferred.

Duties included cooking and cleaning. Must be 18 years old and flexible availability including early morning, nights, and weekends.

Application available by calling Cathy 770-784-3199 or Amy 770784-3152. Georgia Department of Natural Resources, EOE.

FOr leASe- 800 to 2800 sqft. The best value in Covington. Retail or office space across from Walmart right off I-20. Call Vic 678-371-0402.

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Priced to sale $12,500.00. Phone 678-313-3511.

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The Covington News

Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015 Page 5C

community calendar Calendar submissions may be sent to news@ covnews.com. Include a place, time, description of the event and a telephone number.

Without a name, phone number and email address, information cannot be put in the online calendar.

Feb. 23

March 20

May 2

welcome.

FRIDAY How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying Featuring Oxford Youth Singers at Porter Auditorium at 7 p.m; $15, $10 for seniors, $5 for students.

SATURDAY

Civil Air Patrol Newton County Composite Squadron 9 p.m. every Monday Night; Covington Municipal Air Port, 15200 Airport Road, Oxford; open to youth 12 to 18 years old and adult volunteers; Lt. David Holbrook 404-317-0227 or dholbroo5@bellsouth. net.

March 21

MONDAY

SATURDAY

Newton County Democratic Party elections Any member of the public who professes to support ideals of Democratic Party of Georgia and signs such an affidavit is elegible for nomination to state committee. The regularly scheduled monthly meeting begins at 7 p.m. at the Washington Street Community Center, 4138 School Street, Covington.

How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying Featuring Oxford Youth Singers at Porter Auditorium at 7 p.m; $15, $10 for seniors, $5 for students.

Feb. 27 FRIDAY Oxford Lions Pancake Supper 62nd annual pancake supper at Flint Hill Elementary School from 5-8 p.m.

All you can eat plain or blueberry pancakes will be served along wtih Holifield sausage and drinks. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children.

March 22 SUNDAY How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying Featuring Oxford Youth Singers at Porter Auditorium at 3 p.m; $15, $10 for seniors, $5 for students.

April 17 FRIDAY Seussical The Musical Featuring Oxford Singing Children at Porter Auditorium at 7 p.m; $10, $8 for seniors, $5 for students.

April 18 SATURDAY

March 1 SUNDAY Pianist, Susan Braggiotti Susan Braggiotti with Julianna Laseter, Soprano; Becky Ramsey and Alice Walker, Piano.

First Presbyterian Church 3 p.m. Free with donation to Dave Young Vocal Scholarship.

True Colors Youth Art Exhibit Month of March at Newton County Library.

Free.

Seussical The Musical Featuring Oxford Singing Children at Porter Auditorium at 7 p.m; $10, $8 for seniors, $5 for students.

April 27 MONDAY Broadway & The Big Screen Newton Community Band Spring Concert at 7:30 p.m. at Porterdale Gym with rian location at Eastside High School.

Cost is free.

Mozart in Motion Featuring Covington Regional Ballet at Porter Auditorium at 7 p.m. Cost is $15, $10 for seniors, $5 for students.

May 3 SUNDAY Mozart in Motion Featuring Covington Regional Ballet at Porter Auditorium at 3 p.m. Cost is $15, $10 for seniors, $5 for students.

ONGOING Porterdale City Council Regular council meets the first Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, 2400 Main Street. Work sessions are every second Tuesday and fourth Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall.

Porterdale Historic Preservation Commission Meets the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, 2400 Main Street.

Porterdale Planning and Zoning Committee Meets the third Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 2400 Main Street.

Rockdale Geneological Society Meets the second Sunday of every month, unless it’s a holiday, at 3 p.m. at the LDS Church on 1275 Flat Shoals Road in Conyers. A different speaker is featured every month. All are welcome to the free meetings. For more information contact Debbie Dial 770-7860288.

Marine Corps League 9 a.m.; second Saturday of each month; Little Red School House, Newton Drive; all former Marines

Depot; Esté 678-3420538.

Early Hope Church Ministry Bible Study 7:30 p.m.; every Wednesday; Pastor Kenneth Williams and First Lady Marilyn Williams; 1129 Rocky Plains Road.

Reformers Unanimous 7 to 9 p.m.; The Baptist Tabernacle, 10119 Access Road; Walt Pickens, 770-598-3563; every Friday.

Singles Over 50 5 p.m.; second Tuesday of the month; Thomas Country Buffet in the

Volunteers Needed Serenity Hospice will train volunteers to visit terminally ill patients in their homes. Time is flexible. 678-413-2222 or 404-952-4824.

Covington Knitters Covington Knitters meet every Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon at Square Perk Cafe. All fiber artists are welcome.

Allen Memorial United Methodist Church Oxford; Sunday school at 9:45 a.m.; worship service at 11 a.m.; the Rev. Max Vincent.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly 10 to 11 a.m. every Wednesday; First Presbyterian Church, 1169 Clark St.; TOPS No. 375, a free visit; $26 yearly membership fee.

Ann Jensen at 770-7868937.

Bingo

7 p.m.; Covington Elks Lodge on Mondays and Thursdays; building open 5:30 p.m. Smoke free. Come out and enjoy the fun. 770-7879499.

Dementia Caregiver Support 10 a.m. to noon second Tuesdays; East Metro Atlanta Lewy Body Dementia Caregiver Support Group; Merryvale Assisted Living Facility, 11980 Ga. Highway 142, Oxford; contact Kathy Fowler, 678-625-1899 or kerf. lbda@gmail.com.

East Metro Christian Writers 10 a.m. to noon second Saturdays, DeKalb Technical College’s Newton Center, Bob Williams Parkway.

Abiding Grace Bible Information Class Tuesdays at 7 p.m., Thursdays 11 a.m.; 12-key teachings of the Bible each week; Pastor Jonathan Scharf at 770385-7691.

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Piedmont AcAdemy Now Enrolling for School Year 2015/2016

– OPEN HOUSE –

Sunday, March 1, 2015 • 3-5pm in Gymnasium 126 Highway 212 West, Monticello, GA 706-468-8818, Ext. 304 Personal Tours Available!

Piedmont Academy, Inc. of Monticello, Georgia, admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, financial assistance program, athletic and other school administered programs.

Public Notices Public Notices Abandoned Vehicles ABANDONED VEHICLES PurSuANt tO OCGA Subsection 40-11-2, B&H Wrecker Service through its Agents states that the following vehicles are Abandoned and will be sold at a later date if not picked up as stated, 9224 Washington Street, Covington, GA 30014.

1996 FOrD Mustang 1FALP42X6tF208188 BuG-1477 GuM CREEK LANDING 2000 HONDA Accord 1HGCG5667YA150437 PPC-7855 HWY 278 1975 FOrD Mustang 2F02H231942 NO tAG SMITH STORE ROAD 1995 HONDA Accord 1HGCD5631SA087521 BtD-0306 WESt STREET 4 WHEELEr 14PGJM42973A32554 NO tAG SILVER RIDGE 1995 BMW 740 I WBAGJ6321SDH32662 PJW-5729 ArLINGtON DR 1992 CHEVrOLEt Lumina 2G1WN54t5N9208376 PFP-9181 HWY 81 1996 MErCurY Sable 1MELM53S1VA620013 PDL-2990 FAIrVIEW RD 1997 DODGE RAM 3B7HC13Y9VG713533 PSr-6168 PIttS CHAPEL RD PuBLIC NOtICE #106713 2/15,22 ABANDONED VEHICLES PurSuANt tO OCGA Subsection 40-11-2, Salem Auto & Tire through its Agents states that the following vehicles are Abandoned and will be sold at a later date if not picked up

as stated.

1985 FOrD LGT Convtnl ‘F TK 1FtCF15N9FPB26296 1997 CADI Seville STS 4S 1G6KY5290Vu803937 1992 FOrD Ranger TK 1FtCr14u8NPA10568 PuBLIC NOtICE #106735 2/22,3/1

Bids SECtION 00100 ADVErtISEMENt FOr BIDS tELEMEtrY uPGrADES AND IMPrOVEMENtS FOr NEWtON COuNtY WAtEr AND SEWErAGE AutHOrItY SEALED PrOPOSALS for constructing the “TELEMETRY UPGRADES AND IMPROVEMENTS” will be received at the General Offices of the Authority, 11325 Brown Bridge Road, Covington, Georgia 30015 until 2:00 p.m. legal prevailing time on Thursday, March 5, 2015, at which time and place they will be publicly opened and read aloud.

No bid may be withdrawn after the closing time for the receipt of bids for a period of ninety (90) calendar days.

BID tYPE: The award of this project will be by total base bid from a qualified Bidder. tHE WOrK to be done consists of furnishing all materials and equipment, and performing all labor necessary, to construct: TELEMETRY UPGRADES AND IMPROVEMENTS. The construction of these improvements will include (but is not limited to) the installation of wire and conduit, radio antennas and mounts, control panels, SCADA, etc. at two plant locations, three pump stations, and four elevated storage tank locations.

PAYMENt OF the Contract amount will be made on a periodic basis on applications for payment from the CONTRACTOR and approved by the ENGINEER based on work accomplished, products furnished and products stored at the site. Such progress payment requests shall be submitted by the

CONTRACTOR no later than the 25th day of each month during the term of the Contract and shall be paid by the Owner within thirty (30) days after receipt of approved progress payment requests, less the retainage and other deductions provided in the Contract Documents.

Further details concerning the payment provisions of the Contract are contained in Section 00700 of the General Conditions and Section 00800 of the Supplementary Conditions of the Contract Documents.

PrE-BID CONFErENCE: A nonmandatory pre-bid conference will be held at the General Offices of the Authority, 11325 Brown Bridge Road, Covington, Georgia at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 19, 2015.

PErMItS: ALL anticipated federal, state and local permits, excluding NPDES NOI, have been obtained or will be obtained by the Owner prior to Notice To Proceed for construction.

PLANS, SPECIFICAtIONS and Contract Documents are on file at the Authority’s Office, 11325 Brown Bridge Road, Covington, Georgia and may be obtained from Stantec Consulting Services Inc., 6055 Lakeside Commons Drive, Macon, Georgia, 31210 (Phone: 478/4746100; Fax: 478/474-8933) upon payment of two hundred dollars ($200.00) per set (non-refundable).

BONDS: ALL bids must be accompanied by a Bid Bond in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the amount bid. The Successful Bidder, if awarded the Contract, will be required to furnish a Performance Bond and Payment Bond, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract amount. tHE OWNEr reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive informalities, and to re-advertise.

NEWtON COuNtY Water and

Sewer Authority MIKE HOPKINS EXECutIVE DIrECtOr PuBLIC NOtICE #106637 2/1,8,15,22

Citations CItAtION CAtHErINE GArDNEr Jenkins has petitioned to be appointed Administrator of the Estate of Michael robert Gardner, deceased. (The applicant has also applied for waiver of bond and/or grant of certain powers contained in O.C.G.A. §53-12-232). All interested parties are hereby notified to show cause why said application should not be granted. All objections must be in writing, and filed with this Court on or before March 2, 2015, next, at ten o’clock, a.m.

HENrY A. Baker, Judge BY: PEGGY Lassiter CLErK, PrOBAtE Court NEWtON COuNtY, GA PuBLIC NOtICE #106683 2/8,15,22,3/1 CItAtION DEBrA tAYLOr has petitioned to be appointed Administrator of the Estate of Leroy taylor, deceased.

(The applicant has also applied for waiver of bond and/or grant of certain powers contained in O.C.G.A. §53-12-232). All interested parties are hereby notified to show cause why said application should not be granted. All objections must be in writing, and filed with this Court on or before March 2, 2015, next, at ten o’clock, a.m.

HENrY A. Baker, Judge BY: PEGGY Lassiter CLErK, PrOBAtE Court NEWtON COuNtY, GA PuBLIC NOtICE #106686 2/8,15,22,3/1 CItAtION ErNEStINE H. Smith has petitioned to be appointed Administrator of the Estate of Katie Jasmine Harris, deceased. (The applicant has also applied for waiver of bond and/or grant of certain powers contained in O.C.G.A. §53-12-232). All interested parties are hereby notified to show

cause why said application should not be granted. All objections must be in writing, and filed with this Court on or before March 2, 2015, next, at ten o’clock, a.m.

HENrY A. Baker, Judge BY: PEGGY Lassiter CLErK, PrOBAtE Court NEWtON COuNtY, GA PuBLIC NOtICE #106557 2/8,15,22,3/1 CItAtION HOLLY MACKIE has petitioned to be appointed Administrator of the Estate of Joseph Thomas Yarbrough SR, deceased. (The applicant has also applied for waiver of bond and/or grant of certain powers contained in O.C.G.A. §53-12-232).

All interested parties are hereby notified to show cause why said application should not be granted.

All objections must be in writing, and filed with this Court on or before March 2, 2015, next, at ten o’clock, a.m.

HENrY A. Baker, Judge BY: PEGGY Lassiter CLErK, PrOBAtE Court NEWtON COuNtY, GA PuBLIC NOtICE #106558 2/8,15,22,3/1 CItAtION JACquELINE D. Fondren has petitioned to be appointed Administrator of the Estate of Michael Keith Fondren Sr, deceased. (The applicant has also applied for waiver of bond and/or grant of certain powers contained in O.C.G.A. §53-12-232). All interested parties are hereby notified to show cause why said application should not be granted. All objections must be in writing, and filed with this Court on or before March 2, 2015, next, at ten o’clock, a.m.

HENrY A. Baker, Judge BY: PEGGY Lassiter CLErK, PrOBAtE Court NEWtON COuNtY, GA PuBLIC NOtICE #106684 2/8,15,22,3/1 CItAtION KArLtON ZEBuLON Johnson has petitioned to be appointed Administrator of the Estate of

Zyhir Arlynd Johnson, deceased.

(The applicant has also applied for waiver of bond and/or grant of certain powers contained in O.C.G.A. §53-12-232). All interested parties are hereby notified to show cause why said application should not be granted. All objections must be in writing, and filed with this Court on or before March 2, 2015, next, at ten o’clock, a.m.

HENrY A. Baker, Judge BY: PEGGY Lassiter CLErK, PrOBAtE Court NEWtON COuNtY, GA PuBLIC NOtICE #106685 2/8,15,22,3/1 CItAtION LINDA MCGuIrE has petitioned to be appointed Administrator of the Estate of J. D. Mcguire, deceased.

(The applicant has also applied for waiver of bond and/or grant of certain powers contained in O.C.G.A. §53-12-232). All interested parties are hereby notified to show cause why said application should not be granted. All objections must be in writing, and filed with this Court on or before March 2, 2015, next, at ten o’clock, a.m.

HENrY A. Baker, Judge BY: PEGGY Lassiter CLErK, PrOBAtE Court NEWtON COuNtY, GA PuBLIC NOtICE #106555 2/8,15,22,3/1 CItAtION rAY OWENS has petitioned to be appointed Administrator of the Estate of Paula Lane Baumann, deceased. (The applicant has also applied for waiver of bond and/or grant of certain powers contained in O.C.G.A. §53-12-232). All interested parties are hereby notified to show cause why said application should not be granted. All objections must be in writing, and filed with this Court on or before March 2, 2015, next, at ten o’clock, a.m.

HENrY A. Baker, Judge BY: PEGGY Lassiter CLErK, PrOBAtE Court NEWtON COuNtY, GA PuBLIC NOtICE #106591 2/8,15,22,3/1

Page 6C Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015 Citation Shondra M. Evans has petitioned to be appointed Administrator of the Estate of James P. Walker, deceased. (The applicant has also applied for waiver of bond and/or grant of certain powers contained in O.C.G.A. §53-12-232). All interested parties are hereby notified to show cause why said application should not be granted. All objections must be in writing, and filed with this Court on or before March 2, 2015, next, at ten o’clock, a.m.

Henry A. Baker, Judge By: Peggy Lassiter Clerk, Probate Court Newton County, GA Public Notice #106592 2/8,15,22,3/1 CITATION The Petition of Jacqueline D. Fondren, widow/widower of Michael Keith Fondren SR, deceased, for Twelve Month’s Support for applicant having been duly filed, all interested parties are hereby notified to show cause why said petition should not be granted.

All objections must be in writing and filed with this Court on or before March 2, 2015 next at ten o’ clock am.

Henry A. Baker, Judge By: Peggy Lassiter Clerk, Probate Court Newton County, Georgia Public Notice #106687 2/8,15,22,3/1 Citation TO: Shikina Henderson and all other interested parties Mildred Livingston has filed for Temporary Letters of Guardianship of the Person(s) Yacorin Livingston, Shikira Livingston, Wyhkim Livingston and Shiterra Livingston minor(s). All objections must be in writing and filed with this Court on or before March 6th, 2015, next, at ten o’clock a.m.

Henry A. Baker, Judge By: Peggy Lassiter Clerk, Probate Court Newton County, GA Public Notice #106740 2/22,3/1 Citation Vanessa Cook-Fanner & Marcellous Thornton III has petitioned to be appointed Administrator of the Estate of Gwendolyn G. Williams, deceased.

(The applicant has also applied for waiver of bond and/or grant of certain powers contained in O.C.G.A. §53-12-232). All interested parties are hereby notified to show cause why said application should not be granted. All objections must be in writing, and filed with this Court on or before March 2, 2015, next, at ten o’clock, a.m.

Henry A. Baker, Judge By: Peggy Lassiter Clerk, Probate Court Newton County, GA Public Notice #106554 2/8,15,22,3/1 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEWTON COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA

13 through 32-3-19, if the owner, or any of the owners, or any persons having a claim against or interest in said property, shall be dissatisfied with the compensation, as estimated in the Declaration of Taking and deposited in Court, such person or persons, or any of them, shall have the right, at any time subsequent to the filing of the Declaration and the deposit of the fund into Court but not later than 30 days following the date of service as provided for in the Official Code of Georgia Annotated § 32-38 through § 32-3-10 to file with the Court a notice of appeal, the same to be in writing and made a part of the record in the proceedings.

The said property, as thus affected, is described as follows: A temporary construction easement of 0.27 acres and a permanent easement of 0.06 acres, which is depicted in the sketch of proposed easement prepared by Carter & Sloope dated September 2014 and available for inspection at the offices of The Pope Law Firm, P.C., 2115 Usher Street, N.W., Covington, Georgia 30014.

This 9th day of February, 2015. /s/ LINDA D. HAYS, CLERK NEWTON COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT ALCOVY JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Public Notice #106721 2/15,22

Debtors Creditors NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS All creditors of the estate of James Wilbur Ogden, deceased, late of Newton 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.

Christopher Ogden, Administrator of the Estate of James Wilbur Ogden, deceased c/o Laura French, Esq. French Law Group, LLC 921 Commercial Street NE. Conyers, GA 30012 (770) 648-6239 Public Notice #106698 2/8,15,22,3/1 NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS All creditors of the Estate of LAVANCY B. HENDERSON, late of Newton County, deceased, 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.

This January 12, 2015. /s/ Janie H. Giles Public Notice #106583 2/1,8,15,22 NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS All creditors of the estate of Wilbur Prince Ogden, deceased, late of Newton 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.

Christopher Ogden, NEWTON COUNTY WATER & Administrator of the Estate SEWERAGE AUTHORITY, of Wilbur Prince Ogden, Condemnor, deceased

v. c/o Laura French, Esq. CAROLYN PENLAND, and all French Law Group, LLC other persons known or unknown, 921 Commercial Street NE. claiming an interest in said Conyers, GA 30012 property, (770) 648-6239 Condemnees.

CIVIL ACTION Public Notice #106697 FILE NO. 2015-CV-283-1 2/8,15,22,3/1 CITATION The said named persons and any and all other persons known and unknown claiming any right, title, power, interest, ownership, equity, claim or demand in and to the lands hereinafter described, and all occupants, tenants, lessees, licensees, and all holders, owners and users of ways and easements in, across, over and under said land are hereby notified, under the provisions of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated § 22-3-140 and §§ 32-3-4 through 32-3-19, providing for the exercise of the power of eminent domain by the State of Georgia, or any of its subdivisions, or by any county of such State, as follows: 1.That the above stated case, being a condemnation in rem against the property hereinafter described, was filed in said Court on Monday, February 9, 2015.

2.That, in accordance with provisions of the aforesaid Official Code, a Declaration of Taking, duly authorized and properly executed as provided by the Official Code, has been made and filed in said case, declaring the necessity for and exercising the power of taking the said described lands for the installation and construction of a water transmission main and associated facilities located in Newton County, Georgia, thereby vesting the title to same in the Newton County Water and Sewerage Authority; and, in pursuance of such authority, the Newton County Water and Sewerage Authority has deposited with the Clerk of the Superior Court of said County the sum of $1,320.00 as the just compensation for the said lands described; and all persons claiming such fund or any interest therein, are hereby required to make known their claims to the Court.

3.In accordance with the provisions of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the Condemnor has paid the Court for immediate possession of said property, and all persons having any interest in or claim against such property, as above set forth, are required by the Order of the Judge of said Court to surrender possession of the property to the Newton County Water and Sewerage Authority no later than Thursday, February 12, 2015.

4.That in accordance with the provisions of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated §§ 32-3-

NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS Notice is hereby given to the debtors and creditors of the Estate of Gene Wilson Mitchell, deceased, late of Newton County, Georgia. You are required to render your demands and/or make payments to the undersigned estate representative according to law.

This the 3rd day of February, 2015.

Denise Endsley 1787 Bonnett Point Lane Hoschton, GA 30548 404-281-1236 Public Notice #106738 2/22,3/1,8,15 NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS Notice is hereby given to the debtors and creditors of the Estate of Hazel Lackey Tuggle, deceased, late of Newton County, Georgia. You are required to render your demands and/or make payments to the undersigned estate representative according to law.

This the 26th day of January, 2015.

The Covington News Estate of Hilda Malcolm Vaughn, deceased, late of Newton County, Georgia. You are required to render your demands and/or make payments to the undersigned estate representative according to law.

This the 9th day of February, 2015.

Linda V. Smith Executrix of Last Will & Testament of Hilda Malcolm Vaughn Public Notice #106717 2/15,22,3/1,8 NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS Notice is hereby given to the debtors and creditors of the Estate of Ivanelle M. Johnson, deceased, late of Newton County, Georgia. You are required to render your demands and/or make payments to the undersigned estate representative according to law.

This the 3rd day of March, 2015.

Timothy Howell Johnson 1206 Dover Place SE Conyers, GA 30013 Public Notice #106688 2/8,15,22,3/1 NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS Notice is hereby given to the debtors and creditors of the Estate of Lilla Rebecca B. Hunter, deceased, late of Newton County, Georgia. You are required to render your demands and/or make payments to the undersigned estate representative according to law.

This the 27th day of January, 2015.

William Robert Hunter 177 Alice Walker Drive Athens, GA 30607 770-605-8070 Public Notice #106638 2/1,8,15,22 NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS Notice is hereby given to the debtors and creditors of the Estate of Mary Annette Wood, deceased, late of Newton County, Georgia. You are required to render your demands and/or make payments to the undersigned estate representative according to law.

This the 8th day of January, 2015.

Brenda W. Moss 211 Bailey Road Monticello, GA 31064 678-858-5694 Public Notice #106630 2/1,8,15,22 NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS Notice is hereby given to the debtors and creditors of the Estate of Natalie Wright Hull, deceased, late of Newton County, Georgia. You are required to render your demands and/or make payments to the undersigned estate representative according to law.

This the 22nd day of January, 2015.

Cindy Dial 1140 Duncan Road Oxford, GA 30054 Public Notice #106689 2/8,15,22,3/1 NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS Notice is hereby given to the debtors and creditors of the Estate of Odell Leach, deceased, late of Newton County, Georgia. You are required to render your demands and/or make payments to the undersigned estate representative according to law.

This the 13th day of January, 2015.

Jean H. Leach 2506 Erk Court Grovetown, GA 30813 706-723-1205 Public Notice #106632 2/1,8,15,22 NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS Notice is hereby given to the debtors and creditors of the Estate of Patricia L. Jackson, deceased, late of Newton County, Georgia. You are required to render your demands and/or make payments to the undersigned estate representative according to law.

This the 29th day of January, 2015.

Larry Jackson 4444 Thoroughbred Drive Roswell GA 30075 Public Notice #106699 2/8,15,22,3/1

Divorces IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEWTON COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA

Linda D. Stanley 7940 Christian Court Jonesboro, GA 30236 770-473-0360

Marvin C. Hagans, Plaintiff

Public Notice #106629 2/1,8,15,22

Quandra L. Hagans, Defendant.

NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS Notice is hereby given to the debtors and creditors of the Estate of Herman Anderson Gibbs, Jr., deceased, late of Newton County, Georgia. You are required to render your demands and/or make payments to the undersigned estate representative according to law.

This the 26th day of January, 2015.

v.

Civil Action Number 2015CV73-3 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION TO: Quandra L. Hagans 212 Kiowa Ct. Acworth, GA 30001

NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS

By Order of the Court for service by publication dated January 27, 2015, you are hereby notified that on January 13, 2015 (date of filing), Marvin C. Hagans (plaintiff) filed suit against you for divorce.

You are required to file an answer in writing within sixty (60) days of the date of the order for publication with the clerk of the Superior Court of Newton County and to serve a copy of the answer upon the plaintiff (if pro se) or upon the plaintiff’s attorney (if represented).

Notice is hereby given to the debtors and creditors of the

WITNESS the Honorable Samuel D. Ozburn, Judge of the Superior

Herman A. Gibbs, III 11134 Highway 278 E. Covington, GA 30014 770-786-5909 Public Notice #106631 2/1,8,15,22

Court of Newton County.

This the 27th day of January, 2015.

Linda D. Hays Clerk of Superior Court Public Notice #106694 2/8,15,22,3/1

Juvenile Court IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF NEWTON COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA

IN THE INTEREST OF: R.H. SEX: Female DOB: 09-23-13 Case # 107-15J-0168 J.H. SEX: Male DOB: 09/23/13 Case # 107-15J-0169 Children Under 18 Years of Age SUMMONS TO: Alejandro Tax a/k/a Tax-Yax and John Doe, putative father(s), and any unknown, unnamed biological father or other persons claiming to have a parental interest in the minor children named above born to Tanya Hammonds on the dates above-listed.

A Petition to Terminate Parental Rights has been filed in this Court by the Georgia Department of Human Services, by and through the Newton County Department of Family and Children Services, concerning the above children. In accordance with O.C.G.A. §15-11281, you are hereby notified that this proceeding and the hearing(s) specified herein are for the purpose of terminating your parental rights and to place permanent custody of said children with the Georgia Department of Human Services, by and through the Newton County Department of Family and Children Services, pending adoption. This is a summons requiring you to be in Court. If you fail to come to court as required you may be held in contempt of court and punished accordingly.

Now therefore, you, the party named above, are commanded to be and appear on the date and time stated below, and to remain in attendance from hour to hour, day to day, month to month, year to year, and time to time, as said case may be continued, and until discharged from the court, and you are commanded to lay any and all business aside and to be and appear in said court at the time and place below stated, then and there to make defense thereto and to show cause why the said child(ren) and all parties named herein should not be dealt with according to the provisions of the law.

NOTICE OF EFFECT OF TERMINATION JUDGMENT Georgia law provides that you can permanently lose your rights as a parent. A petition to terminate parental rights has been filed requesting the court to terminate your parental rights to your children.

A copy of the petition to terminate parental rights is attached to this notice. A court hearing of your case has been scheduled for the 30th day of April, 2015, at 10:00 a.m., at the Newton County Juvenile Court, 1132 Usher Street, NW, Covington, Georgia 30014.

If you fail to appear, the court can terminate your rights in your absence.

If the court at the trial finds that the facts set out in the petition to terminate parental rights are true and that termination of your rights will serve the best interests of your children, the court can enter a judgment ending your rights to your children.

If the judgment terminates your parental rights, you will no longer have any rights to your children.

This means that you will not have the right to visit, contact, or have custody of your children or make any decisions affecting your children or your children’s earnings or property.

Your children will be legally freed to be adopted by someone else.

Even if your parental rights are terminated: (1) You will still be responsible for providing financial support (child support payments) for your children’s care unless and until your child is adopted; and (2) Your children can still inherit from you unless and until your children are adopted.

This is a very serious matter. A party is entitled to an attorney in the proceedings. You should contact an attorney immediately so that you can be prepared for the court hearing. You have the right to hire an attorney and to have him or her represent you. If you cannot afford to hire an attorney, the court will appoint an attorney if the court finds that you are an indigent person.

Whether or not you decide to hire an attorney, you have the right to attend the hearing of your case, to call witnesses on your behalf, and to question those witnesses brought against you.

If you have any questions concerning this notice, you may call the telephone number of the clerk’s office which is 770-784-2060.

This is a summons requiring you to be in Court. If you fail to come to court as required, you may be held in contempt of court and punished accordingly.

WITNESS the Honorable Sheri C. Roberts, Judge of said Court, this 6th day of February, 2015.

Jessica Gaskill (Deputy) Clerk Juvenile Court County, Georgia

of

Newton

Public Notice #106716 2/15,22,3/1,8 IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF NEWTON COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA IN THE INTEREST OF: N. H. S E X : Female D O B : 12/25/01 Case #10714J-0969 A Child Under 18 Years of Age SUMMONS TO: Jalila Haughton, biological mother to the above-named child born on the date above-listed and any other person(s) claiming to

have a parental interest in the minor child named above born to Jalila Haughton, mother on the date above-listed.

You are hereby notified that a Petition (Dependency) was filed in this Court requesting that the minor child be placed in the care, custody and control of the Georgia Department of Human Resources, acting through the Newton County Department of Family and Children Services, and that by reason of Order dated the 29th day of January, 2015, you are hereby commanded and required to file with the Clerk of said Court, and serve upon Daniel C. Thomas, counsel for Newton County Department of Family and Children Services, whose address is P.O. Box 52, Covington, Georgia 30015-0052, an answer to the Dependency Petition within sixty (60) days of the date of the Order for Service by Publication.

A copy of said Petition (Dependency) can be obtained from the Clerk of the Newton County Juvenile Court, at the Newton County Judicial Center, 1132 Usher Street, Covington, GA 30014.

READ CAREFULLY This summons requires you to be present at a formal hearing in the Juvenile Court.

The child or other parties involved may be represented by a lawyer at all stages of these proceedings.

If you want a lawyer, you may choose to hire your own lawyer. If you want to hire a lawyer, please contact your lawyer immediately.

If you want a lawyer, but are not able to hire a lawyer without undue financial hardship, you may ask for a lawyer to be appointed to represent you. The Court would inquire into your financial circumstances, and if the Court finds you to be financially unable to hire a lawyer, then a lawyer will be appointed to represent you.

If you want a lawyer appointed to represent you, you must let the Court or the officer of the Court handling this case know that you want a lawyer immediately.

Witness the Honorable Sheri C. Roberts, Judge of said Court.

Jessica Gaskill (Deputy) Clerk Newton County Juvenile Court Public Notice #106681 2/8,15,22,3/1 IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF NEWTON COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA IN THE INTEREST OF: P. N. S Female D 06/26/04 Case # 107-15J-0213 L. N. S Female D 08/12/08 Case # 107-15J-0214

proceedings. You should contact an attorney immediately so that you can be prepared for the court hearing. You have the right to hire an attorney and to have him or her represent you. If you cannot afford to hire an attorney, the court will appoint an attorney if the court finds that you are an indigent person.

Whether or not you decide to hire an attorney, you have the right to attend the hearing of your case, to call witnesses on your behalf, and to question those witnesses brought against you.

If you have any questions concerning this notice, you may call the telephone number of the clerk’s office which is 770-784-2060.

This is a summons requiring you to be in Court. If you fail to come to court as required you may be held in contempt of court and punished accordingly.

WITNESS the Honorable Sheri C. Roberts, Judge of said Court, this 12th day of February, 2015.

J ess i c a Gaskill (Deputy) Clerk Juvenile Court of Newton County, Georgia Public Notice #106737 2/22,3/1,8,15

Name Changes IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEWTON COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA In re the Name Change of: Dezie Collins AKA male Johnson Petitioner.

Civil Action Case Number 2015CV197-3 NOTICE OF PETITION TO CHANGE NAME OF ADULT Dezie Collins filed a petition in the Newton County Superior Court on January 30, 2015 to change the name from: Dezie Collins AKA male Johnson to: Dezie Collins.

Any interested party has the right to appear in this case and file objections within thirty days after the Petition was filed.

Dated: 1/29/2015

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Children Under the Age of 18 TO: Vincent Giles and Jon Doe, putative fathers, and any unknown, unnamed biological father or other persons claiming to have a parental interest in the minor children named above born to Ashley Notae on the dates above-listed.

A Petition to Terminate Parental Rights has been filed in this Court by the Georgia Department of Human Services by and through the Newton County Department of Family and Children concerning the above children. In accordance with O.C.G.A. Section 15-11-281, you are hereby notified that this proceeding and the hearing(s) specified herein is for the purpose of terminating your parental rights and to place permanent custody of said children with the Georgia Department of Human Services by and through the Newton County Department of Family and Children Services pending adoption. This is a summons requiring you to be in Court. If you fail to come to court as required you may be held in contempt of court and punished accordingly.

Now therefore, you, the parties named above, are commanded to be and appear on the date and time stated below, and to remain in attendance from hour to hour, day to day, month to month, year to year, and time to time, as said case may be continued, and until discharged from the court, and you are commanded to lay any and all business aside and to be and appear in said court at the time and place below stated, each of you then and there to make defense thereto and to show cause why the said child(ren) and all parties named herein should not be dealt with according to the provisions of the law.

NOTICE OF EFFECT OF TERMINATION JUDGMENT Georgia law provides that you can permanently lose your rights as a parent. A petition to terminate parental rights has been filed requesting the court to terminate your parental rights to your child.

A copy of the petition to terminate parental rights is attached to this notice. A court hearing of your case has been scheduled for the 24th day of April, 2015, at 1:00 p.m., at the Newton County Juvenile Court, 1132 Usher Street, Covington, Georgia 30014.

If you fail to appear, the court can terminate your rights in your absence.

If the court at the trial finds that the facts set out in the petition to terminate parental rights are true and that termination of your rights will serve the best interests of your child, the court can enter a judgment ending your rights to your child.

If the judgment terminates your parental rights, you will no longer have any rights to your child.

This means that you will not have the right to visit, contact, or have custody of your child or make any decisions affecting your child or your child’s earnings or property.

Your child will be legally freed to be adopted by someone else.

Even if your parental rights are terminated: (1) You will still be responsible for providing financial support (child support payments) for your child’s care unless and until your child is adopted; and (2) Your child can still inherit from you unless and until your child is adopted.

This is a very serious matter. A party is entitled to an attorney in the

/s/ Dezie Collins Petitioner, Pro Se 170 Hinton Chase Pkwy Covington, GA 30016 Public Notice #106718 2/15,22,3/1,8 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEWTON COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA In re the Name Change of: Jacalyn Jeffery Petitioner.

Civil Action Case Number: 2015CV160-5 NOTICE OF PETITION TO CHANGE NAME OF ADULT Jacalyn Jeffery filed a petition in the Newton County Superior Court on January 26, 2015 to change the name from: Jacalyn Marie Jeffery to: Jacalyn Mara Beck Any interested party has the right to appear in this case and file objections within thirty days after the Petition was filed.

Dated: 1/26/2015 /s/ Jacalyn Jeffery Petitioner, Pro Se Jacalyn Jeffery 3123 Shepherd Rd. Mansfield, GA 30055 Public Notice #106693 2/8,15,22,3/1 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEWTON COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA In re the Name Change of: Marion Lisa George Petitioner.

Civil Action Case Number: 2015CV124-4 NOTICE OF PETITION TO CHANGE NAME OF ADULT Marion Lisa George filed a petition in the Newton County Superior Court on January 22, 2015 to change the name from: Marion Lisa George to: Marion Lisa Hearn Any interested party has the right to appear in this case and file objections within thirty days after the Petition was filed.

Dated: 1/22/2015 /s/ Marion Lisa George Petitioner, Pro Se Marion Lisa George 8269 Lakeview Dr. Covington, GA 30014 Public Notice #106691 2/8,15,22,3/1 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEWTON COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA In re the Name Change of: Najja Gene Hatchett AKA- Najja Gene Gay Petitioner.

Civil Action Case Number: 2015CV159-4 NOTICE OF PETITION TO CHANGE NAME OF ADULT Najja Gene Hatchett filed a petition in the Newton County Superior Court on December 2, 2014 to change the name from: Najja Gene Gay to: Najja Gene Hatchett Any interested party has the right to appear in this case and file objections within thirty days after

The Covington News the Petition was filed.

BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

Dated: December 2, 2014

Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by Jean Ramkishun to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., dated November 4, 2005, and recorded in Deed Book 2046, Page 49, Newton County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2005-75CB, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 200575CB by assignment recorded on May 3, 2012 in Book 3002 Page 109 in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Newton County, Georgia Records, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of One Hundred Thirty Thousand Four Hundred Ten and 0/100 dollars ($130,410.00), 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 Newton County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale on March 3, 2015, the following described property:

/s/ Najja Hatchett Petitioner, Pro Se Najja Gene Hatchett AKA Najja Gay 220 Timberlake Terrace Covington, GA 30016 Public Notice #106692 2/8,15,22,3/1

Property NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE UNDER POWER NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA 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 Eunice Elliott, Jr. and Estella Elliott to Citicorp Trust Bank, FSB, dated November 25, 2003, and recorded in Deed Book 1573, Page 401, Newton County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to Christiana Trust, a Division of Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, as Trustee for GFT Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2013-1 by assignment recorded on January 28, 2014 in Book 3204 Page 276 in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Newton County, Georgia Records, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of Ninety-Five Thousand Seven Hundred Three and 50/100 dollars ($95,703.50), 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 Newton County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale on March 3, 2015, the following described property: The following described property, to wit: all that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 108 of the 10th Land District, Newton County, Georgia, and being more particularly described as follows: beginning at an iron pin stake on the Eastern side of an unnamed Dirt County Road running from Christian Circle to Brown Bridge Road; said beginning point being 598 feet, as measured in a northwesterly direction from the center line of Brown Bridge Road along the right of way of said unnamed Dirt County Road: thence North 8 degrees 46 minutes West a distance of 15.71 feet; thence North 14 degrees 18 minutes West 60.40 feet to an iron pin stake; thence North 16 degrees 38 minutes West a distance of 24.51 feet to an iron pin stake; then South 80 degrees 08 minutes east a distance of 100.02 feet to an iron pin stake; thence South 80 degrees 08 minutes East 105.60 feet to an iron pin stake; thence South 80 degrees 08 minutes East 42.00 feet to an iron pin stake; thence South 12 degrees 48 minutes East a distance of 97.59 feet to an iron pin stake; thence North 80 degrees 33 minutes West a distance of 244.56 feet to an iron pin stake and the point of beginning; said property bounded on the West by an unnamed Dirt County Road, on the North by Lands of Elizabeth Floyd and E.D. Holmes, and the South by Lands of Alton Jolley.

By fee simple deed from Estella Elliott, as set forth in Deed Book 288, Page 127 dated 05/05/1987 and recorded 05/15/1987, Newton County Records State of Georgia.

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 Security Deed and by law, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given).

Your mortgage servicer can be contacted at 888-504-7300 Loss Mitigation Dept, or by writing to 15480 Laguna Canyon Road, Irvine, California 92618, to discuss possible alternatives to avoid foreclosure.

Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above.

To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is The Estate of Eunice Elliott, Jr. and Estella Elliott or tenant(s); and said property is more commonly known as 2434 Christian Circle, Covington, GA 30016.

The sale will be conducted subject to (1) confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code (2) final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the security deed and (3) any right of redemption or other lien not extinguished by foreclosure.

Christiana Trust, a Division of Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, as Trustee for GFT Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2013-1 as Attorney in Fact for Eunice Elliott, Jr. and Estella Elliott.

Brock & Scott, PLLC 4360 Chamblee Dunwoody Road Suite 310 Atlanta, GA 30341 404-789-2661 B&S file no.: 14-20191 Public Notice #106674 2/8,15,22,3/1 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE UNDER POWER NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL

All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 168 of the 10th District of Newton County, Georgia, being Lot 131 of Summer Walk according to plat recorded in Plat Book 30, Pages 206 and 207, Newton County, Georgia Records, which plat is incorporated herein by reference thereto for a more accurate and complete description.

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 Security Deed and by law, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given).

Your mortgage servicer can be contacted at 800-365-7107 Loss Mitigation Dept, or by writing to 55 Beattie Place, Suite 110, Greenville, South Carolina 29601, to discuss possible alternatives to avoid foreclosure.

Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above.

To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is Jean Ramkishun or tenant(s); and said property is more commonly known as 95 Summer Walk Drive, Covington, GA 30016.

The sale will be conducted subject to (1) confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code (2) final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the security deed and (3) any right of redemption or other lien not extinguished by foreclosure.

THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2005-75CB, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-75CB as Attorney in Fact for Jean Ramkishun.

Brock & Scott, PLLC 4360 Chamblee Dunwoody Road Suite 310 Atlanta, GA 30341 404-789-2661 B&S file no.: 14-27961 Public Notice #106569 2/8,15,22,3/1 NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER GEORGIA, NEWTON COUNTY THIS LAW FIRM IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in that certain Security Deed given by John Wortham to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for American Bank, dated January 13, 2012 and filed February 27, 2012, recorded in Deed Book 2981, Page 601-620, Newton County, Georgia Records, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of One hundred six thousand forty one dollars and no cents ($106,041.00), (later assigned to U.S. Bank National Association) 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 Newton County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale on Tuesday March 3, 2015, the following described property: Being in Land Lot 168, 10th District, Newton County, Georgia, and being shown as Lot 31, Unit One, Overlook Pass, on a plat of survey of same recorded in Plat Book 30, Pages 272-273, public records of Newton County, Georgia, which plat is by reference thereto incorporated herein and made a part hereof for a more particular and complete description 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

Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015 Page 7C (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.

To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is John Wortham or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 185 Deep Springs Way, Covington, GA 30016.

In compliance with Georgia law, please find below the contact information for the entity who has authority to negotiate, amend, and modify the terms of the loan documents which may include a note, mortgage, security deed or deed to secure debt.

U.S. Bank National Association 4801 Frederica Street Owensboro, KY 42301 1-855-698-7627 The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Security Deed.

U.S. Bank National Association, as Attorney in Fact for John Wortham By: Andrew D. Gleason Attorney for U.S. National Association

Bank

Lefkoff, Rubin, Gleason Russo, P.C. 5555 Glenridge Connector Suite 900 Atlanta, Georgia 30342 (404)869-6900 (404)869-6909 (fax)

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Public Notice #106646 2/8,15,22,3/1 NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER GEORGIA, NEWTON COUNTY By virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Security Deed from William Mark Jeffries to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., (“MERS”), as nominee for Branch Banking and Trust Company, dated July 27, 2011 recorded August 8, 2011, in Deed Book 2928, Page 223, Newton County, Georgia Records, and as last assigned to Branch Banking and Trust Company, by virtue of Assignment recorded in Newton County, Georgia Records, said Security Deed having been given to secure a Note of even date in the principal amount of ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-ONE THOUSAND SEVENTY DOLLARS AND NO CENTS ($151,070.00), with interest thereon as provided for therein, there will be sold at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the courthouse door of Newton County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in March 2015 by Branch Banking and Trust Company, as Attorney in Fact for William Mark Jeffries, all property described in said Security Deed including but not limited to the following described property: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 278 OF THE 1ST DISTRICT OF NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA, BEING LOT 13 OF BEAR CREEK WOODS ACCORDING TO PLAT RECORDED AT PLAT BOOK 29, PAGE 318, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA RECORDS, WHICH PLAT IS INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE THERETO FOR A MORE ACCURATE AND COMPLETE DESCRIPTION. Said property being known as 653 MACEDONIA ROAD, COVINGTON, GEORGIA 30014 according to the present numbering system in Newton County. The indebtedness secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of default under the terms of said Security Deed and Note, including but not limited to the nonpayment of the indebtedness as and when due. The indebtedness remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same, all expenses of the sale, including attorneys’ fees and all other payments provided for under the terms of the Security Deed and Note. Said property will be sold subject to the following items which may affect the title to said property: any superior Security Deeds of record; all zoning ordinances; matters which would be disclosed by an accurate survey or by an inspection of the property; any outstanding taxes, including but not limited to ad valorem taxes, which constitute liens upon said property; special assessments; all outstanding bills for public utilities which constitute liens upon said property; all restrictive covenants, easements, rights-of-way and any other matters of record superior to said Security Deed. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is William Mark Jeffries and/or The Estate of William Mark Jeffries or tenant(s). The sale will be conducted subject to (1) confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, and (2) final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan. The name of the person or entity who has the full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the mortgage is: Branch Banking and Trust Company, 301 College Street, 6th Floor, Greenville, South Carolina 29601 TEL (800) 827-3722, option 6. THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. The Geheren Firm, P.C., 4828 Ashford Dunwoody Road, 2nd Floor, Atlanta, GA 30338 TEL (678) 587-9500.

Public Notice #106675 2/8,15,22,3/1 NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER GEORGIA, NEWTON

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 Cheryl D Hardy to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as nominee for Americahomekey, Inc., dated July 15, 2009, recorded in Deed Book 2738, Page 396, Newton County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to Georgia Housing and Finance Authority by assignment recorded in Deed Book 2809, Page 564, Newton County, Georgia Records, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-SEVEN THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FORTY-FIVE AND 0/100 DOLLARS ($127,645.00), 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 Newton County, Georgia within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in March, 2015, the following described property: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 106 of the 10th District, Newton County, Georgia, being Lot 165, The Legends of Ellington Subdivision, as per plat recorded in Plat Book 42, Page 80-95, Newton County, Georgia Records, which recorded plat is incorporated herein by this reference and made a part of this description. Subject to any easements or restrictions of record.

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 Security Deed and by law, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given). State Home Mortgage services the above referenced loan on behalf of the current owner of the loan. State Home Mortgage can be contacted at 404-6794908/-3133 or by writing to P.O. Box 133079, Atlanta, GA 30333, to discuss possible alternatives to foreclosure. 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. The entity that has full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the mortgage with the debtor is: State Home Mortgage, P.O. Box 133079, Atlanta, GA 30333 404-679-4908/3133. Please understand that the secured creditor is not required by law to negotiate, amend, or modify the terms of the mortgage instrument. To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is Cheryl D Hardy or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 175 Harrison Circle, Covington, Georgia 30016. 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. Georgia Housing and Finance Authority as Attorney in Fact for Cheryl D Hardy RCO Legal, P.S. 1587 Northeast Expressway Atlanta, GA 30329 (770)-234-9181www. rcolegal.com TS#: 1R337614 FEI # 2013.01716 02/01/2015, 02/08/2015, 02/15/2015,02/22/2015 Public Notice #106578 2/1,8,15,22,3/1 NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER GEORGIA, NEWTON 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 Bridget Jones to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Home America Mortgage, Inc., its successors and assigns, dated March 28, 2003, recorded in Deed Book 1398, Page 337, Newton County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to Wells Fargo Bank, NA by assignment recorded in Deed Book 2395, Page 462, Newton County, Georgia Records, conveying the afterdescribed property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-THREE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FIVE AND 0/100 DOLLARS ($153,105.00), 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 Newton County, Georgia, or at such place as may be lawfully designated as an alternative, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in March, 2015, 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 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.

Wells Fargo Bank, NA is the holder of the Security Deed to the property in accordance with OCGA § 4414-162.2. The entity that has full

authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the mortgage with the debtor is: Wells Fargo Home Mortgage a div. of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., PO Box 10335, Des Moines, IA 50306 1-800416-1472. To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is Bridget Jones or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 245 Trelawney Drive, Covington, Georgia 30016.

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. Wells Fargo Bank, NA as Attorney in Fact for Bridget Jones McCalla Raymer, LLC 1544 Old Alabama Road Roswell, Georgia 30076 www.foreclosurehotline. net *Auction services provided by Auction.com (www.auction.com) EXHIBIT “A” All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 125 of the 10th District, Newton County, Georgia being Lot 230 of Trelawney, Unit Two, according to Plat Book 34, pages 193-195, Newton County, Georgia Records, which plat is incorporated herein by reference thereto for a more accurate and complete description.

Tax ID Number for Parcel: 0027D080 MR/vet 3/3/15 Our file no.

5234814 - FT5 Public Notice #106550 2/1,8,15,22,3/1 NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER GEORGIA, NEWTON 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 Calvin Cross, Sr. and Chareka L Cross to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Pine State Mortgage Corporation, its successors and assigns, dated December 30, 2003, recorded in Deed Book 1602, Page 72, Newton County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. by assignment recorded in Deed Book 2842, Page 601, Newton County, Georgia Records, conveying the afterdescribed property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-ONE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED FIFTY AND 0/100 DOLLARS ($151,950.00), 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 Newton County, Georgia, or at such place as may be lawfully designated as an alternative, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in March, 2015, 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 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.

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. is the holder of the Security Deed to the property in accordance with OCGA § 4414-162.2. The entity that has full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the mortgage with the debtor is: Wells Fargo Home Mortgage a div. of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., PO Box 10335, Des Moines, IA 50306 1-800-4161472. To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is Calvin Cross, Sr. and Chareka L Cross or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 620 Creekview Blvd, Covington, Georgia 30016. 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. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Attorney in Fact for Calvin Cross, Sr. and Chareka L Cross McCalla Raymer, LLC 1544 Old Alabama Road Roswell, Georgia 30076 www.foreclosurehotline. net *Auction services provided by Auction.com (www.auction.com) EXHIBIT “A” All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 153 of the 10th District, Newton County, Georgia, being Lot 110, Creekview Heights, Phase Two, as per plat of same filed for record at Plat Book 38, Pages 191-198, Newton County, Georgia records. The description of said lot as shown on said plat is by this reference, specifically incorporated herein. MR/spg 3/3/15 Our file no. 5614413 - FT5 Public Notice #106538 2/1,8,15,22,3/1 NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER GEORGIA, NEWTON 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 Christian Lynn Amos and Andrea Caroline Tunnicliff to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Branch Banking and Trust Company, its successors and assigns, dated August 31, 2009, recorded in Deed Book 2752, Page 180, Newton County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to Branch Banking and Trust Co. by assignment recorded in Deed Book 3103, Page 71, Newton County, Georgia Records, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount

of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED AND 0/100 DOLLARS ($125,600.00), 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 Newton County, Georgia, or at such place as may be lawfully designated as an alternative, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in March, 2015, 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 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.

Branch Banking and Trust Company 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: Branch Banking & Trust Company, 301 College Street , PVN #101729, Greenville, SC 29601 800-8273722. To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is Christian Lynn Amos and Andrea Caroline Tunnicliff or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 65 Knollwood Place, Covington, Georgia 30014.

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. Branch Banking and Trust Company as Attorney in Fact for Christian Lynn Amos and Andrea Caroline Tunnicliff McCalla Raymer, LLC 1544 Old Alabama Road Roswell, Georgia 30076 www. foreclosurehotline.net EXHIBIT “A” All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 230 of the 9th District of Newton County, Georgia and being Lot 57 of the Woods of Dearing Subdivision, Unit One, as per plat recorded in Plat Book 31, Page 35, Newton County, Georgia Deed Records, which plat is incorporated herein and made a part hereof for a more complete and accurate description, being property known as 65 Knollwood Place according to the present system of numbering property in Newton County, Georgia. MR/crp1 3/3/15 Our file no. 553813 - FT1 Public Notice #106616 2/1,8,15,22,3/1 NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER GEORGIA, NEWTON 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 Crystal Morgan to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Mortgage Lenders Network USA, Inc., its successors and assigns, dated March 29, 2006, recorded in Deed Book 2152, Page 1, Newton County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, for RASC 2006-EMX4 by assignment recorded in Deed Book 2907, Page 353, Newton County, Georgia Records, conveying the afterdescribed property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of NINETY-FIVE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED TWENTY AND 0/100 DOLLARS ($95,920.00), 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 Newton County, Georgia, or at such place as may be lawfully designated as an alternative, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in March, 2015, 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 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.

U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, for Residential Asset Securities Corporation, Home Equity Mortgage Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-EMX4 is the holder of the Security Deed to the property in accordance with OCGA § 4414-162.2. The entity that has full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the mortgage with the debtor is: Wells Fargo Home Mortgage a div. of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., PO Box 10335, Des Moines, IA 50306 1-800-4161472. To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 110 Melton Way, Covington, Georgia 30016. 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

Page 8C Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015 status of the loan with the holder of the security deed. U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, for Residential Asset Securities Corporation, Home Equity Mortgage Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-EMX4 as Attorney in Fact for Crystal Morgan McCalla Raymer, LLC 1544 Old Alabama Road Roswell, Georgia 30076 www.foreclosurehotline.net EXHIBIT “A” All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in GMD 547 of the 10th District, Newton County, Georgia, being Lot 28, Block K, Barrington Subdivision, Section 1, Drawing 1, according to plat of survey recording in Plat Book 22, Page 114, Newton County, Georgia Records, which plat and the record thereof are incorporated herein by reference thereto. MR/pxl 3/3/15 Our file no. 5515714 - FT12 Public Notice #106536 2/1,8,15,22,3/1 NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER GEORGIA, NEWTON COUNTY THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by David R Steele, Jr to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc as nominee for M&T Mortgage Corporation, its successors and assigns, dated June 23, 2005, recorded in Deed Book 1953, Page 527, Newton County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association by assignment recorded in Deed Book 3233, Page 137, Newton County, Georgia Records, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of ONE HUNDRED FORTY-TWO THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED FIFTEEN AND 0/100 DOLLARS ($142,415.00), 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 Newton County, Georgia, or at such place as may be lawfully designated as an alternative, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in March, 2015, 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 Security Deed and by law, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given). Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above. JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association is the holder of the Security Deed to the property in accordance with OCGA § 44-14-162.2. The entity that has full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the mortgage with the debtor is: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, 3415 Vision Drive, Columbus, OH 43219 800-4468939. To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is David R Steele , Jr or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 35 Huntington Street, Covington, Georgia 30016.

The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the security deed. JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association as Attorney in Fact for David R Steele , Jr McCalla Raymer, LLC 1544 Old Alabama Road Roswell, Georgia 30076 www.foreclosurehotline. net EXHIBIT “A” All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 58, 10th District, Newton County, Georgia, and being Lot 104, Livingston Willows Subdivision, Section 100, Phase I, as per plat recorded in Plat Book 30, Page 72, Newton County, Georgia Records, which plat is incorporated herein by reference for a more complete description of said property. MR/tkn 3/3/15 Our file no. 5721514 - FT3 Public Notice #106523 2/1,8,15,22,3/1 NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER GEORGIA, NEWTON 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 Dennis M. Doboyouh, Jr. and Delisha C. Doboyouh to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Pine State Mortgage Corporation, its successors and assigns, dated May 12, 2003, recorded in Deed Book 1458, Page 395, Newton County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to Bank of America National Association as successor by merger to LaSallle Bank National Association as Trustee for certificateholders of EMC Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-A, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-A by assignment recorded in Deed Book 2845, Page 340, Newton County, Georgia Records, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of ONE HUNDRED FORTY-FOUR THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED AND 0/100 DOLLARS ($144,100.00), 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 Newton County, Georgia, or at such place as may be lawfully designated as an alternative, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in March, 2015, 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 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.

U.S. Bank, National Association, as Trustee, as successor-ininterest to Bank of America, N.A., as successor to LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee for EMC Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-A, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-A 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: Select Portfolio Servicing, 3815 S West Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84115 888818-6032. To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is Dennis M. Doboyouh, Jr. and Delisha C. Doboyouh or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 370 Creekview Blvd, Covington, Georgia 30016.

The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the security deed. U.S. Bank, National Association, as Trustee, as successor-in-interest to Bank of America, N.A., as successor to LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee for EMC Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-A, Mortgage PassThrough Certificates, Series 2006A as Attorney in Fact for Dennis M. Doboyouh, Jr. and Delisha C. Doboyouh McCalla Raymer, LLC 1544 Old Alabama Road Roswell, Georgia 30076 www. foreclosurehotline.net EXHIBIT “A” All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 153 of the 10th District, Newton County, Georgia, being Lot 85, Creekview Heights, Phase Two, as per plat recorded in Plat Book 38, Pages 191-198, Newton County, Georgia records.

Said plat being incorporated herein and made reference hereto. MR/kr8 3/3/15 Our file no. 52219310 - FT1 Public Notice #106614 2/1,8,15,22,3/1 NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER GEORGIA, NEWTON 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 Felicia D Cook and Ryan L Cook to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Homestar Financial Corp., its successors and assigns, dated February 6, 2013, recorded in Deed Book 3096, Page 395, Newton County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association by assignment recorded in Deed Book 3237, Page 318, Newton County, Georgia Records, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-ONE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED TWENTY-EIGHT AND 0/100 DOLLARS ($121,428.00), 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 Newton County, Georgia, or at such place as may be lawfully designated as an alternative, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in March, 2015, 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 Security Deed and by law, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given).

Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above. JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association is the holder of the Security Deed to the property in accordance with OCGA § 4414-162.2. The entity that has full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the mortgage with the debtor is: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, 3415 Vision Drive, Columbus, OH 43219 800-446-8939. To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is Felicia Cook or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 200 Rivercrest Lane, Covington, Georgia 30016. The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the security deed.

JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association as Attorney in Fact for Felicia D Cook and Ryan L Cook McCalla Raymer, LLC 1544 Old Alabama Road Roswell, Georgia 30076 www.foreclosurehotline.net EXHIBIT “A” All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 161

The Covington News of the 8th Land District of Newton County, Georgia and being shown as Lot 29 of RiverTrace Crest at RiverTrace on that Plat of Survey prepared by Patrick & Associates, Inc., certified by Louie D. Patrick, Georgia R.L.S. No. 1757, said plat being dated October 31, 2004 and recorded in Plat Book 42, pages 161-165, Newton County, Georgia Records and said plat by reference thereto being incorporated herein and made a part hereof for a more particular description of the captioned property. MR/tkn 3/3/15 Our file no. 5595814 - FT3 Public Notice #106613 2/1,8,15,22,3/1 NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER GEORGIA, NEWTON 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 Sharon Ann Leslie to Bank of America, N.A., dated May 8, 2008, recorded in Deed Book 2609, Page 472, Newton County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to Champion Mortgage Company by assignment recorded in Deed Book 3070, Page 417, Newton County, Georgia Records, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY THOUSAND AND 0/100 DOLLARS ($180,000.00), with interest thereon as set forth therein, there will be sold at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the courthouse door of Newton County, Georgia, or at such place as may be lawfully designated as an alternative, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in March, 2015, 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 Security Deed and by law, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given). Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above. Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Champion Mortgage Company is the holder of the Security Deed to the property in accordance with OCGA § 4414-162.2. The entity that has full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the mortgage with the debtor is: Champion Mortgage LLC, 350 Highland Dr., Lewisville, TX 75067 855-6833095. To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is Sharon Ann Leslie or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 1210 Emory Street, Oxford, Georgia 30054. The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the security deed. Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Champion Mortgage Company as Attorney in Fact for Sharon Ann Leslie McCalla Raymer, LLC 1544 Old Alabama Road Roswell, Georgia 30076 www. foreclosurehotline.net EXHIBIT “A” ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN THB TOWN OF OXFORD, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA, THB SAME BEING A PARCEL OF LAND CONTAINING 7/8 OF AN ACRE, MORE OR LBSS, DESCRIBED AND BOUNDED AS FOLLOWS THE SOOTH SIDE OF SAID LOT BEING APPROXIMATELY 250 FEET NORTH OF INTERSECTION OF STATE HIGHWAY 81 AND SOULE STREET; BOUNDED ON THE NORTH BY RUST METHODIST CHURCH (COLORED); ON THE EAST BY LANDS FORMERLY OF E.V. MOSS; SOUTH BY LANDS FORMERLY OF MRS. IRENE STONE;AND ON THB WEST BY STATE HIGHWAY 81 LEADING FROM OXFORD TO LAWRENCEVILLB, GEORGIA. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO SHARON ANN LESLIE BY DEED OF ASSENT PROM MARTHA ALICE WAITKS RECORDED 07/31/1998 IN DEED BOOK 747 PAGE 335, IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA. MR/mtj 3/3/15 Our file no. 5736214 - FT2 Public Notice #106537 2/1,8,15,22,3/1 NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER GEORGIA, NEWTON 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 Steve F. Morgan to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, dated September 9, 1999, recorded in Deed Book 861, Page 40, Newton County, Georgia Records, conveying the afterdescribed property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of NINETY-ONE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FOUR AND 0/100 DOLLARS ($91,104.00), 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 Newton County, Georgia, or at such place as may be lawfully designated as an alternative, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in March, 2015, 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 Security Deed and by law, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given).

Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above.

JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association s/b/m to Chase Home Finance, LLC s/b/m to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation is the holder of the Security Deed to the property in accordance with OCGA § 44-14-162.2. The entity that has full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the mortgage with the debtor is: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, 3415 Vision Drive, Columbus, OH 43219 800-4468939. To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is Steve F. Morgan or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 70 Mabry Farms Court, Covington, Georgia 30014. The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the security deed. JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association s/b/m to Chase Home Finance, LLC s/b/m to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation as Attorney in Fact for Steve F. Morgan McCalla Raymer, LLC 1544 Old Alabama Road Roswell, Georgia 30076 www. foreclosurehotline.net EXHIBIT “A” All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 204, 9th District, Newton County, Georgia, and being shown as Lot 8, Mabry Farms, Unit Two, on a plat of survey of same recorded in Plat Book 32, Page 232, public records of Newton County, Georgia, which plat is by reference thereto incorporated herein and made a part hereof for a more particular and complete description. MR/tvl 3/3/15 Our file no. 5757814 - FT3 Public Notice #106526 2/1,8,15,22,3/1 NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER GEORGIA, NEWTON 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 Vernida R. Boose to Sun America Mortgage Corporation, dated March 29, 2002, recorded in Deed Book 1206, Page 120, Newton County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to HSBC Bank USA, National Association as Trustee for GSMPS 2005-RP1 by assignment recorded in Deed Book 2973, Page 58, Newton County, Georgia Records, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of NINETY-SEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FIFTY AND 0/100 DOLLARS ($97,550.00), with interest thereon as set forth therein, there will be sold at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the courthouse door of Newton County, Georgia, or at such place as may be lawfully designated as an alternative, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in March, 2015, 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 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. HSBC Bank USA, National Association as Trustee for GSMPS Mortgage Loan Trust 2005-RP1 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: Wells Fargo Home Mortgage a div. of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., PO Box 10335, Des Moines, IA 50306 1-800416-1472. To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is Vernida R. Boose and Fred Boose or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 240 Meadowridge Drive, Covington, Georgia 30016. 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. HSBC Bank USA, National Association as Trustee for GSMPS Mortgage Loan Trust 2005-RP1 as Attorney in Fact for Vernida R. Boose McCalla Raymer, LLC 1544 Old Alabama Road Roswell, Georgia 30076 www. foreclosurehotline.net *Auction services provided by Auction. com (www.auction.com) EXHIBIT “A” All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 184 of the 10th District, Newton County, Georgia being known as Unit/Lot D, Building Number 61 of Highgate Townhomes, Phase Two, as per plat recorded at Plat Book 37, Page 144, Newton County, Georgia records, said plat being incorporated herein and made a part hereof

by reference for a more complete description of captioned property and being improved property known as 240 Meadowridge Drive, Covington, GA 30016 according to the present system of numbering houses in Newton County, Georgia.

Subject to that certain declaration of covenants and restrictions for The Enclave at Gross Lake, dated June 16, 1999, recorded in Deed Book 836, Page 454, aforesaid records, as affected by Joinder and First Amendment, dated September 15, 1999, recorded in Deed Book 862, Page 440, aforesaid records, and to that certain declaration of covenants and restrictions for Highgate Townhomes, dated June 16, 1999, recorded in Deed Book 836, Page 522, aforesaid records, as affected by Joinder and First Amendment, dated September 15, 1999, recorded in Deed Book 862, Page 440 and Deed Book 862, Page 443, aforesaid records, as amended by second amendment, dated September 27th, 1999, recorded in Deed Book 866, Page 273, aforesaid records. MR/vet 3/3/15 Our file no. 51523808 - FT5 Public Notice #106562 2/1,8,15,22,3/1 NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER GEORGIA, NEWTON 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 Yolanda M Williams to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., its sucessors and assigns, dated February 10, 2005, recorded in Deed Book 1849, Page 99, Newton County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC by assignment recorded in Deed Book 3166, Page 491, Newton County, Georgia Records, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-FIVE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FIFTY-EIGHT AND 0/100 DOLLARS ($135,558.00), 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 Newton County, Georgia, or at such place as may be lawfully designated as an alternative, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in March, 2015, 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 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 § 4414-162.2. The entity that has full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the mortgage with the debtor is: M&T Bank , P.O. Box 1288, Buffalo, NY 14240 800724-1633. To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is Yolanda M Williams or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 130 Shadowbrook Trce, Covington, Georgia 30016. 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 Yolanda M Williams McCalla Raymer, LLC 1544 Old Alabama Road Roswell, Georgia 30076 www. foreclosurehotline.net EXHIBIT “A” All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 37, 8th District, Newton County, Georgia, and being shown as Lot 70, Shadowbrook Estates, Unit Two, on a plat of survey of same recorded in Plat Book 39, Pages 290-292, public records of Newton County, Georgia, which plat is by reference thereto incorporated herein and made a part hereof for a more particular and complete description.

This being the same property deeded to Passport Builders, Inc.

by T. Allen Enterprises by Warranty Deed dated September 19, 2003 and filed for record October 14, 2003 in Deed Book 1545, Page 82, Newton County, Georgia records.

MR/jgn 3/3/15 Our file no. 5459114 - FT8 Public Notice #106599 2/1,8,15,22,3/1 NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER IN SECURITY DEED STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF NEWTON Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in that certain Deed to Secure Debt from Caravel International Partners, LLC (“Borrower”) to FirstBank Financial Services dated November 9, 2007, and recorded in Deed Book 2531, page 240, in the offices of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Newton County, Georgia, as subsequently assigned to RES-GA CIP, LLC by that certain Assignment of Loan Documents dated December 9, 2014, recorded in Deed Book 3291, Page 288, aforesaid records (as modified and/or amended from time to time, the “Security Deed”), the 1mdersigned will sell at public outcry before the door of the Courthouse of Newton County, Georgia during the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in March 2015 to the highest and best bidder for cash the following described

property (the “Premises”), to wit: All that tract or parcel of land, with house and all other improvements located thereon, lying and being in the City of Porterdale, Newton County, Georgia, and being shown as Lot 366, Section 2 on a plat entitled “Village Subdivision, Bibb Manufacturing Company, Porterdale, Georgia”, prepared by Dalton & Neves, Engineers, dated October, 1963, which said plat is of record in the Clerk’s Office of Newton Superior Court in Plat Book 3, Folio 219, 221 and 223; said lot having the metes, bounds and dimensions as shown by said plat which by this reference thereto is incorporated herein and made a part hereof.

There is located on said property a dwelling known as 35 Ivy Street, Porterdale, Georgia.

TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the said bargained premises with all and singular the rights, members and appurtenances thereto appertaining, to the only proper use, benefit and behoof of Grantee, Grantee’s heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, IN FEE SIMPLE forever.

All capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall be as defined in the Security Deed.

The debt secured by the Security Deed is evidenced by a Promissory Note dated November 9, 2007 from Borrower to FirstBank Financial Services in the original principal amount of $84,947.00 (as modified, amended, restated, or replaced from time to time, the “Note”), plus interest from date on the unpaid balance until paid, and other indebtedness. RES­GA CIP, LLC is the present owner and holder of the Note by virtue of assignment.

Default has occurred and continues under the terms of the Note and Security Deed by reason of, among other possible events of default, the nonpayment when due upon maturity of the indebtedness evidenced by the Note and secured by the Security Deed, as well as other failures to comply with the terms and conditions of the Note and Security Deed. By reason of this default, the indebtedness evidenced by the Note and the Security Deed has been declared foreclosable according to its terms.

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 attorneys’ fees, notice of intent to collect attorneys’ fees having been given. Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes and/or assessments (including taxes which are a lien but are not yet due and payable), possible redemptive rights of the Internal Revenue Service, if any, any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, and any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed. The sale will be conducted subject (I) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final audit and confirmation of the status of the loan and collateral with the holder of the Security Deed.

To the best of the undersigned’s knowledge and belief, the Premises are presently owned by Caravel International Partners, LLC. To the best of the undersigned’s knowledge and belief, the party in possession of the Premises is Caravel International Partners, LLC, and tenants holding under Caravel International Partners, LLC. RES-GA CIP, LLC, as Attorneyin-Fact for Caravel International Partners, LLC. Charles H. Crawford III Greenberg Traurig, LLP Terminus 200, Suite 2500 3333 Piedmont Road, NE Atlanta, Georgia 30305 (678) 553-2100 THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Public Notice #106679 2/8,15,22,3/1 NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF NEWTON Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained with that certain Security Deed dated December 1, 2006, from Ayesha Dockery to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for First National Bank Of Arizona, recorded on December 12, 2006 in Deed Book 2341 at Page 210, Newton County, Georgia Records, having been last sold, assigned, transferred and conveyed to HSBC Bank USA, National Association as Trustee for Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors, Inc., Mortgage PassThrough Certificates, MANA Series 2007-OAR3 by Assignment and said Security Deed having been given to secure a note dated December 1, 2006, in the amount of $127,600.00, said note being in default, the undersigned will sell at public outcry during the legal hours of sale before the door of the courthouse of Newton County, Georgia, on March 3, 2015, the following described real property (hereinafter referred to as the “Property”): ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 187 OF THE 10TH DISTRICT, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA, BEING LOT 360, WOODSTONE SUBDIVISION, UNIT FOUR, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 31, PAGE 93, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA RECORDS, WHICH RECORDED PLAT IS INCORPORATED HEREIN BY THIS REFERENCE AND MADE A PART OF THIS DESCRIPTION. SAID PROPERTY BEING KNOWN AS 290 GREENFIELD WAY ACCORDING TO THE PRESENT SYSTEM OF NUMBERING HOUSES IN NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA. The debt secured by the Security Deed and evidenced by the Note and has been, and is hereby, declared due and payable because of, among other possible events of default, failure to make the

The Covington News payments as required by the terms of the Note. The debt remaining is in default and this sale will be made for the purposes of paying the Security Deed, accrued interest, and all expenses of the sale, including attorneys’ fees. Notice of intention to collect attorneys’ fees has been given as provided by law. To the best of the undersigned’s knowledge, the person(s) in possession of the property is/are Ayesha Dockery. The property, being commonly known as 290 Greenfield Way, Covington, GA 30016 in Newton County, will be sold as the property of Ayesha Dockery, subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien and not yet due and payable), any matters affecting title to the property which would be disclosed by accurate survey and inspection thereof, and all assessments, liens, encumbrances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record to the Security Deed.

Pursuant to O.C.G.A.Section 4414-162.2, the name, address and telephone number of the individual or entity who shall have the full authority to negotiate, amend or modify all terms of the above described mortgage is as follows: Nationstar Mortgage LLC, 350 Highland Drive, Lewisville, TX 75067, 888-850-9398. The foregoing notwithstanding, nothing in O.C.G.A. Section 44-14-162.2 shall require the secured creditor to negotiate, amend or modify the terms of the mortgage instrument.

The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under U.S. Bankruptcy code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Security Deed.

Albertelli Law Attorney for HSBC Bank USA, National Association as Trustee for Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors, Inc., Mortgage PassThrough Certificates, MANA Series 2007-OAR3 as Attorney in Fact for Ayesha Dockery 100 Galleria Parkway, Suite 960 Atlanta, GA 30339 Phone: (866) 690-0418 A-4507020 02/01/2015, 02/08/2015, 02/15/2015, 02/22/2015 Public Notice #106598 2/1,8,15,22 NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF NEWTON Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained with that certain Security Deed dated December 13, 2006, from Cedric Griffin and Shareta Griffin to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Mortgage Lenders Network USA, Inc., recorded on January 10, 2007 in Deed Book 2360 at Page 130, Newton County, Georgia Records, having been last sold, assigned, transferred and conveyed to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company As Trustee For Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors Trust, Mortgage Loan Asset-backed Certificates, Series 2007-MLN1 a/k/a Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee for the MLNI Trust Series 2007-MLN1 by Assignment and said Security Deed having been given to secure a note dated December 13, 2006, in the amount of $138,316.00, said note being in default, the undersigned will sell at public outcry during the legal hours of sale before the door of the courthouse of Newton County, Georgia, on March 3, 2015, the following described real property (hereinafter referred to as the “Property”): ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOTS 220 OF THE 9TH DISTRICT OF NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA, BEING KNOWN AS LOT 64 OF STONE RIDGE SUBDIVISION, PHASE II, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 43, PAGES 19-24, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA, RECORDS; SAID PLAT BEING INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE THERETO, The debt secured by the Security Deed and evidenced by the Note and has been, and is hereby, declared due and payable because of, among other possible events of default, failure to make the payments as required by the terms of the Note.

The debt remaining is in default and this sale will be made for the purposes of paying the Security Deed, accrued interest, and all expenses of the sale, including attorneys’ fees. Notice of intention to collect attorneys’ fees has been given as provided by law. To the best of the undersigned’s knowledge, the person(s) in possession of the property is/are Cedric Griffin and Shareta Griffin. The property, being commonly known as 380 Stone Ridge Way, Covington, GA 30016 in Newton County, will be sold as the property of Cedric Griffin and Shareta Griffin, subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien and not yet due and payable), any matters affecting title to the property which would be disclosed by accurate survey and inspection thereof, and all assessments, liens, encumbrances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record to the Security Deed. Pursuant to O.C.G.A.Section 44-14-162.2, the name, address and telephone number of the individual or entity who shall have the full authority to negotiate, amend or modify all terms of the above described mortgage is as follows: Nationstar Mortgage LLC, 350 Highland Drive, Lewisville, TX 75067, 888-850-9398 . The foregoing notwithstanding, nothing in O.C.G.A. Section 44-14-162.2 shall require the secured creditor to negotiate, amend or modify the terms of the mortgage instrument.

The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under U.S. Bankruptcy code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Security Deed.

Albertelli Law Attorney for Deutsche Bank National Trust Company As Trustee For Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors Trust, Mortgage Loan Asset-backed Certificates, Series 2007-MLN1 a/k/a Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee for the MLNI Trust Series 2007MLN1 as Attorney in Fact for Cedric Griffin and Shareta Griffin 100 Galleria Parkway, Suite 960 Atlanta, GA 30339 Phone: (866) 690-0418 A-4506100 02/01/2015, 02/08/2015, 02/15/2015, 02/22/2015 Public Notice #106559 2/1,8,15,22

NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF NEWTON Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained with that certain Security Deed dated January 26, 2010, from Julene Smith-Dorma to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for New Penn Financial, LLC, recorded on February 3, 2010 in Deed Book 2793 at Page 295, as modified by Loan Modification Agreement recorded in Deed Book 3182, at Page 78, Newton County, Georgia Records, having been last sold, assigned, transferred and conveyed to Bank Of America, N.A. by Assignment and said Security Deed having been given to secure a note dated January 26, 2010, in the amount of $186,908.00, having a modified loan amount of $179,408.00, said note and modification thereof being in default, the undersigned will sell at public outcry during the legal hours of sale before the door of the courthouse of Newton County, Georgia, on March 3, 2015, the following described real property (hereinafter referred to as the “Property”): ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 156 OF THE 10TH DISTRICT, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA, BEING LOT 168, OAKWOOD MANOR, UNIT II, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 46, PAGES 50-57, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA RECORDS, SAID PLAT BEING INCORPORATED HEREIN AND MADE REFERENCE HERETO. PARCEL NO: 0026G-00000168-000 ALSO BEING KNOWN AS 635 OAK TERRACE DRIVE, COVINGTON, GA 30016 The debt secured by the Security Deed and evidenced by the Note and has been, and is hereby, declared due and payable because of, among other possible events of default, failure to make the payments as required by the terms of the Note.

The debt remaining is in default and this sale will be made for the purposes of paying the Security Deed, accrued interest, and all expenses of the sale, including attorneys’ fees. Notice of intention to collect attorneys’ fees has been given as provided by law. To the best of the undersigned’s knowledge, the person(s) in possession of the property is/are Julene Smith-Dorma.

The property, being commonly known as 635 Oak Terrace Dr., Covington, GA 30016 in Newton County, will be sold as the property of Julene Smith-Dorma, subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien and not yet due and payable), any matters affecting title to the property which would be disclosed by accurate survey and inspection thereof, and all assessments, liens, encumbrances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record to the Security Deed. Pursuant to O.C.G.A.Section 44-14-162.2, the name, address and telephone number of the individual or entity who shall have the full authority to negotiate, amend or modify all terms of the above described mortgage is as follows: Bank of America, N.A., 9000 Southside Boulevard, Building 400, Jacksonville, FL 32256, 800-846-2222.

The foregoing notwithstanding, nothing in O.C.G.A. Section 44-14-162.2 shall require the secured creditor to negotiate, amend or modify the terms of the mortgage instrument.

The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under U.S. Bankruptcy code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Security Deed. Albertelli Law Attorney for Bank Of America, N.A. as Attorney in Fact for Julene Smith-Dorma 100 Galleria Parkway, Suite 960 Atlanta, GA 30339 Phone: (866) 690-0418 A-4506346 02/01/2015, 02/08/2015, 02/15/2015, 02/22/2015 Public Notice #106560 2/1,8,15,22 NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF NEWTON Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained with that certain Security Deed dated March 1, 2007, from Michelle A. Veal and Anthony Veal to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Wilmington Finance, Inc., recorded on March 20, 2007 in Deed Book 2402 at Page 409, Newton County, Georgia Records, having been last sold, assigned, transferred and conveyed to The Bank Of New York Mellon, As Trustee For CIT Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-1 a/k/a The Bank of New York Mellon (fka The Bank of New York), as Trustee on behalf of CIT Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-1

by Assignment and said Security Deed having been given to secure a note dated March 1, 2007, in the amount of $283,500.00, said note being in default, the undersigned will sell at public outcry during the legal hours of sale before the door of the courthouse of Newton County, Georgia, on March 3, 2015, the following described real property (hereinafter referred to as the “Property”): ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 231, 9TH DISTRICT, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA, BEING LOT 89, THE SOUTHLINKS AT COVINGTON, PHASE II-A, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 39, PAGES 89-95, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA RECORDS, WHICH PLAT IS HEREBY REFERRED TO AND MADE A PART HEREOF BY DESCRIPTION. The debt secured by the Security Deed and evidenced by the Note and has been, and is hereby, declared due and payable because of, among other possible events of default, failure to make the payments as required by the terms of the Note. The debt remaining is in default and this sale will be made for the purposes of paying the Security Deed, accrued interest, and all expenses of the sale, including attorneys’ fees. Notice of intention to collect attorneys’ fees has been given as provided by law.

To the best of the undersigned’s knowledge, the person(s) in possession of the property is/are Michelle A. Veal and Anthony Veal.

The property, being commonly known as 180 Fairway Trail, Covington, GA 30014 in Newton County, will be sold as the property of Michelle A. Veal and Anthony Veal, subject to any outstanding

Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015 Page 1D ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien and not yet due and payable), any matters affecting title to the property which would be disclosed by accurate survey and inspection thereof, and all assessments, liens, encumbrances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record to the Security Deed.

Pursuant to O.C.G.A.Section 4414-162.2, the name, address and telephone number of the individual or entity who shall have the full authority to negotiate, amend or modify all terms of the above described mortgage is as follows: CALIBER HOME LOANS, 13801 Wireless Way, Oklahoma City, OK 73134, 1-800-401-6587 . The foregoing notwithstanding, nothing in O.C.G.A. Section 44-14-162.2 shall require the secured creditor to negotiate, amend or modify the terms of the mortgage instrument.

The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under U.S. Bankruptcy code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Security Deed. Albertelli Law Attorney for The Bank Of New York Mellon, As Trustee For CIT Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-1 a/k/a The Bank of New York Mellon (fka The Bank of New York), as Trustee on behalf of CIT Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-1 as Attorney in Fact for Michelle A. Veal and Anthony Veal 100 Galleria Parkway, Suite 960 Atlanta, GA 30339 Phone: (866) 690-0418 A-4506509 02/01/2015, 02/08/2015, 02/15/2015, 02/22/2015 Public Notice #106563 2/1,8,15,22 NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER GEORGIA, NEWTON COUNTY By virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Security Deed from KRISTEN COSTLEY AND SCOTT COSTLEY to FIDELITY BANK D/B/A FIDELITY BANK MORTGAGE, A GEORGIA CHARTERED BANK, dated December 29, 2009, recorded December 31, 2009, in Deed Book 2785, Page 327-341, , Newton County, Georgia Records, said Security Deed having been given to secure a Note of even date in the original principal amount of One Hundred Six Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty-Seven and 00/100 dollars ($106,837.00), with interest thereon as provided for therein, said Security Deed having been last sold, assigned and transferred to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP, there will be sold at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash at the Newton County Courthouse, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in March, 2015, all property described in said Security Deed including but not limited to the following described property:

ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 227 OF THE 9TH DISTRICT OF NEWTON COUNTRY, GEORGIA AND BEING LOT 74 OF UNIT I, PHASE I OF RIVER WALK FARM SUBDIVISION, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 38, PAGES 249-256, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA DEED RECORDS, WHICH PLAT IS INCORPORATED HEREIN AND MADE A PART HEREOF REFERENCE FOR A MORE COMPLETE-AND ACCURATE DESCRIPTION, BEING PROPERTY KNOWN AS 95 SAGEBRUSH TRAIL ACCORDING TO THE PRESENT SYSTEM OF NUMBERING PROPERTY IN NEWTON COUNTRY, GEORGIA. Said legal description being controlling, however the property is more commonly known as 95 SAGEBRUSH TRAIL, COVINGTON, GA 30014.

The indebtedness secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of default under the terms of said Security Deed and Note.

The indebtedness remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same, all expenses of the sale, including attorneys’ fees (notice to collect same having been given) and all other payments provided for under the terms of the Security Deed and Note.

Said property will be sold on an “as-is” basis without any representation, warranty or recourse against the above-named or the undersigned. The sale will also be subject to the following items which may affect the title: any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, whether or not now due and payable); the right of redemption of any taxing authority; matters which would be disclosed by an accurate survey or by an inspection of the property; all zoning ordinances; assessments; liens; encumbrances; restrictions; covenants, and any other matters of record superior to said Security Deed.

To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the owner and party in possession of the property is KRISTEN COSTLEY AND SCOTT COSTLEY, or tenants(s).

The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Security Deed.

The entity having full authority to negotiate, amend or modify all terms of the loan (although not required by law to do so) is: Bank of America, N.A., as successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP f/k/a Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP, Loss Mitigation Dept., 7105 Corporate Drive, Plano, TX 75024, Telephone Number: 800-846-2222.

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP as Attorney in Fact for KRISTEN COSTLEY AND SCOTT

COSTLEY THE BELOW LAW FIRM MAY BE HELD TO BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, UNDER FEDERAL LAW. IF SO, ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Attorney Contact: Rubin Lublin, LLC, 3740 Davinci Court, Suite 150, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092 Telephone Number: (877) 813-0992 Case No. BAC-14-073601 Ad Run Dates 02/08/2015, 02/15/2015, 02/22/2015, 03/01/2015 www. r u b i n l u b l i n . c o m / property-listings.php Public Notice #106620 2/8,15,22,3/1 NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER GEORGIA, NEWTON 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 Christopher Reed to OPTION ONE MORTGAGE CORPORATION, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, dated 08/14/2006, recorded in Deed Book 2259, Page 86, Newton County, Georgia records, as last transferred to Wells Fargo Bank, National Association as Trustee for ABFC 2006-OPT2 Trust, Asset Backed Funding Corporation Asset Backed Certificates, Series 2006-OPT2 by assignment recorded or to be recorded in the Newton County, Georgia records conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of Ninety-Five Thousand One Hundred Twenty and 00/100 DOLLARS ($95,120.00), 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 Newton County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in March 2015, the following described property: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 30 OF THE 10TH DISTRICT, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA, BEING LOT 199, UNIT FOUR OF MOUNTAINVIEW ESTATES SUBDIVISION, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 33, PAGES 43-47, AND REVISED AT PLAT BOOK 34, PAGES 20-24, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA RECORDS, WHICH PLAT IS INCORPORATED HEREIN AND MADE A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE. 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 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.

The entity that has full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the mortgage with the debtor is: Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC, 1661 Worthington Road, Suite 100, West Palm Beach, FL 33409, 561-682-8000. Please understand that the secured creditor is not required by law to negotiate, amend, or modify the terms of the mortgage instrument.

To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the parties in possession of the property are Christopher Reed or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 75 Mountain Way, Covington, GA 30016.

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.

Wells Fargo Bank, National Association as Trustee for ABFC 2006-OPT2 Trust, Asset Backed Funding Corporation Asset Backed Certificates, Series 2006-OPT2 As Attorney Christopher Reed

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Weissman, Nowack, Curry, & Wilco P.C. Attn: Lender Services One Alliance Center, 4th Floor 3500 Lenox Road Atlanta, GA 30326 Our File# 017237-002742 Public Notice #106623 2/1,8,15,22,3/1 NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER GEORGIA, NEWTON COUNTY THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by David Garner & Rebecca F. Garner to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Advanced Financial Services, Inc., dated 07/14/2003, recorded in Deed Book 1479, Page 364, Newton County, Georgia records, as last transferred to Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC by assignment recorded or to be recorded in the Newton County, Georgia records conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal

amount of One Hundred Forty-Four Thousand and 00/100 DOLLARS ($144,000.00), with interest thereon as set forth therein, there will be sold at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the courthouse door of Newton County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in March 2015, the following described property: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 184 of the Ninth Land District of Newton County, Georgia, and being shown as Tract V on a plat of survey prepared for Property Management Services, Inc., by Louie D. Patrick, Ga.R.L.S. No. 1757, dated November 17, 1975, revised December 15, 1975, revised February 24, 1976, revised March 10, 1976, which plat is by reference thereto incorporated herein and made a part hereof, and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at an iron pin on the Land Lot dividing Land Lots 184 and 185 of the Ninth Land District of Newton County, Georgia, at a point 344.8 feet westerly along said Land Lot line from a concrete monument marking the common corners of Land Lots 183, 184, 185 and 186 of the Ninth Land District of Newton County, Georgia, thence South 19 degrees 12 minutes 55 seconds West a distance of 1535.5 feet to an iron pin; thence North 84 degrees 38 minutes 51 seconds West a distance of 863.5 feet to an iron pin, thence North 46 degree 11 minutes 48 seconds East a distance of 520 feet to an iron pin at the base of a l4 inch oak tree; thence North 09 degrees 29 minutes 00 seconds East a distance of 269.8 feet to an iron pin; thence North 38 degrees 48 minutes 50 seconds East a distance of 938.40 feet to a small concrete monument; thence continuing North 38 degree 48 minutes 50 seconds East a distance or 19.8 feet to a point in the approximate center of Moore`s Farm Road (a dirt road) and on the Land Lot line dividing Land Lot 184 and 185 of the Ninth Land District of Newton County, Georgia; thence South 89 degrees 27 minutes 30 seconds East along the said Land Lot line dividing Lots 184 and 185 of the Ninth Land District of Newton County, Georgia, a distance of 344.7 feet to an iron pin and the point of beginning, said tract containing approximately 20.0 acres.

LESS AND EXCEPT THAT PORTION OF LAND CONVEYED TO EDDIE B. FULLER IN DEED BOOK 227 PAGE 254.

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 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.

The entity that has full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the mortgage with the debtor is: Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC, 1661 Worthington Road, Suite 100, West Palm Beach, FL 33409, 561-682-8000. Please understand that the secured creditor is not required by law to negotiate, amend, or modify the terms of the mortgage instrument.

County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in March 2015, the following described property: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 89 OF THE 10TH DISTRICT, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA, BEING LOT 74, UNIT TWO OF MILLS CREEK LANDING SUBDIVISION, AS PER PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 38, PAGE 203-205, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA RECORDS, WHICH RECORDED PLAT IS INCORPORATED HEREIN

BY REFERENCE AND MADE A PART OF THIS DESCRIPTION. 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 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.

The entity that has full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the mortgage with the debtor is: Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC, 1661 Worthington Road, Suite 100, West Palm Beach, FL 33409, 561-682-8000. Please understand that the secured creditor is not required by law to negotiate, amend, or modify the terms of the mortgage instrument.

To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the parties in possession of the property are Demeca Smith or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 125 Mills Creek Landing, Covington, GA 30016.

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.

Wells Fargo Bank, National Association as Trustee for ABFC 2006-OPT3 Trust, Asset Backed Funding Corporation Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-OPT3 As Attorney in Fact for Demeca Smith Weissman, Nowack, Curry, & Wilco P.C. Attn: Lender Services One Alliance Center, 4th Floor 3500 Lenox Road Atlanta, GA 30326 Our File# 017237-002890 Public Notice #106572 2/1,8,15,22,3/1 NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER GEORGIA, NEWTON COUNTY THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

as Attorney in Fact for David Garner, Rebecca Garner

Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by Gaynell Sheppard to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR GREENPOINT MORTGAGE FUNDING, INC., dated 04/14/2005, recorded in Deed Book 1923, Page 428, Newton County, Georgia records, as last transferred to HSBC Bank USA, National Association, as trustee for Deutsche Alt-A Securities Inc. Mortgage Loan Trust, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Series 2005-5 by assignment recorded or to be recorded in the Newton County, Georgia records conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of Eighty-Six Thousand and 00/100 DOLLARS ($86,000.00), with interest thereon as set forth therein, there will be sold at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the courthouse door of Newton County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in March 2015, the following described property:

Weissman, Nowack, Curry, & Wilco P.C. Attn: Lender Services One Alliance Center, 4th Floor 3500 Lenox Road Atlanta, GA 30326 Our File# 017237-002615

ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 134 OF THE TENTH LAND DISTRICT OF NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA, AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

Public Notice #106626 2/1,8,15,22,3/1

TO ARRIVE AT THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING, BEING WHERE THE WESTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY OF GEORGIA ROAD INTERSECTS THE NORTHERLY RIGHT-OFWAY OF BROWN BRIDGE ROAD; THENCE RUNNING IN A NORTHERLY, NORTHEASTERLY AND EASTERLY DIRECTION ALONG THE WESTERLY, NORTHWESTERLY AND NORTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY OF GEORGIA ROAD 626.07 FEET TO AN IRON PIN PLACED, WHICH IRON PIN PLACED IS THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE FROM SAID TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING, RUNNING NORTH 7 DEGREES 42 MINUTES EAST 202.08 FEET TO AN IRON PIN PLACED; THENCE SOUTH 83 DEGREES 32 MINUTES EAST 110.0 FEET TO AN IRON PIN PLACE; THENCE SOUTH 07 DEGREES 42 MINUTES WEST 203.30 FEET TO AN IRON PIN PLACED ON THE NORTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY OF GEORGIA ROAD; THENCE NORTH 82 DEGREES 54 MINUTES WEST ALONG SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY 110.0 FEET TO AN IRON PLACED, WHICH IRON PIN PLACED IS THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING.

To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the parties in possession of the property are David Garner, Rebecca Garner or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 571 King Bostick Rd, Covington, GA 30016.

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.

Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC

NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER GEORGIA, NEWTON 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 Demeca Smith to Option One Mortgage Corporation, a California corporation , dated 06/19/2006, recorded in Deed Book 2221, Page 241, Newton County, Georgia records, as last transferred to Wells Fargo Bank, National Association as Trustee for ABFC 2006-OPT3 Trust, Asset Backed Funding Corporation Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-OPT3 by assignment recorded or to be recorded in the Newton County, Georgia records conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of One Hundred Forty Thousand Seven Hundred and 00/100 DOLLARS ($140,700.00), 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 Newton

SUBJECT, HOWEVER, TO ALL EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS-

Page 2D Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015 OF-WAY UPON, ACROSS OR THROUGH THE ABOVE DESCRIBED LANDS, AS THEREFORE HAVE BEEN GRANTED BY THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA OR ITS PREDECESSORS IN TITLE. 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 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.

The entity that has full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the mortgage with the debtor is: Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC, 1661 Worthington Road, Suite 100, West Palm Beach, FL 33409, 561-682-8000. Please understand that the secured creditor is not required by law to negotiate, amend, or modify the terms of the mortgage instrument.

To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the parties in possession of the property are Gaynell Sheppard or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 25 Georgia Road, Covington, GA 30016.

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.

HSBC Bank USA, National Association, as trustee for Deutsche Alt-A Securities Inc. Mortgage Loan Trust, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Series 2005-5 as Attorney in Fact for Gaynell Sheppard Weissman, Nowack, Curry, & Wilco P.C. Attn: Lender Services One Alliance Center, 4th Floor 3500 Lenox Road Atlanta, GA 30326 Our File# 017237-002106 Public Notice #106625 2/1,8,15,22,3/1 NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER GEORGIA, NEWTON 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 Richard Jarrett to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. As nominee for Popular Financial Services, LLC, dated 09/05/2003, recorded in Deed Book 1527, Page 172, Newton County, Georgia records, as last transferred to The Bank of New York Mellon f/k/a The Bank of New York as successor trustee for JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Trustee for the benefit of the Certificateholders of Equity One ABS, Inc. Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Series 2003-4 by assignment recorded or to be recorded in the Newton County, Georgia records conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of One Hundred Twenty-Three Thousand and 00/100 DOLLARS ($123,000.00), with interest thereon as set forth therein, there will be sold at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the courthouse door of Newton County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in March 2015, the following described property: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND, LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 92 OF THE 9TH LAND DISTRICT, GEORGIA, MILITIA DISTRICT #464 OF NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA, AND BEING DESIGNATED AS LOT 5, SHERWOOD FOREST II, CONTAINING 1.19 ACRES, ACCORDING TO THAT FINAL PLAT OF SURVEY OF SAME DATED SEPTEMBER 12, 2000, PREPARED BY F. L. BULLARD, GEORGIA R.L.S. #2289 AND RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 35, PAGE 80, CLERK`S OFFICE, NEWTON SUPERIOR COURT, WHICH PLAT IS INCORPORATED HEREIN AND MADE A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE THERETO FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY CONVEYED HEREIN. The debt secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Security Deed. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in 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.

The entity that has full authority

to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the mortgage with the debtor is: Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC, 1661 Worthington Road, Suite 100, West Palm Beach, FL 33409, 561-682-8000. Please understand that the secured creditor is not required by law to negotiate, amend, or modify the terms of the mortgage instrument.

To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the parties in possession of the property are Richard Jarrett or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 43 RobinHood Road, Covington, GA 30014.

The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the security deed.

The Bank of New York Mellon f/k/a The Bank of New York as successor trustee for JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Trustee for the benefit of the Certificateholders of Equity One ABS, Inc. Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Series 2003-4 As Attorney in Fact for Richard Jarrett Weissman, Nowack, Curry, & Wilco P.C. Attn: Lender Services One Alliance Center, 4th Floor 3500 Lenox Road Atlanta, GA 30326 Our File# 017237-001974 Public Notice #106568 2/1,8,15,22,3/1 NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER GEORGIA, NEWTON 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 Tiffany S. Nelson, unmarried to Bank of America, N.A., dated 04/28/2006, recorded in Deed Book 2189, Page 471, Newton County, Georgia records, as last transferred to Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC by assignment recorded or to be recorded in the Newton County, Georgia records conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of One Hundred Twenty-Nine Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty and 00/100 DOLLARS ($129,960.00), 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 Newton County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in March 2015, the following described property: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 220 and 223 of the 9th District of Newton County, Georgia, being known as Lot 69 of Stone Ridge Subdivision, Phase II, as per plat recorded in Plat Book 43, Pages 19-24, Newton County, Georgia Records, said plat being incorporated herein by reference thereto.

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 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.

The entity that has full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the mortgage with the debtor is: Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC, 1661 Worthington Road, Suite 100, West Palm Beach, FL 33409, 561-682-8000. Please understand that the secured creditor is not required by law to negotiate, amend, or modify the terms of the mortgage instrument.

To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the parties in possession of the property are Tiffany Nelson or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 10 Ivy Pointe Ct, Covington, GA 30016.

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.

Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC as Attorney in Fact for Tiffany Nelson Weissman, Nowack, Curry, & Wilco P.C. Attn: Lender Services One Alliance Center, 4th Floor 3500 Lenox Road Atlanta, GA 30326 Our File# 017237-003226 Public Notice #106672 2/1,8,15,22,3/1 NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER GEORGIA, NEWTON COUNTY THIS LAW FIRM IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in that certain Security Deed given by Lisa P. Cotton and William C. Priest, Jr. to United Mortgage Investors,

The Covington News Inc., dated October 22, 2003 and filed October 27, 2003, recorded in Deed Book 1552, Page 611, Newton County, Georgia Records, later transferred by Assignment to U.S. Bank National Association, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of Ninety Two Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars and No Cents ($92,750.00), 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 Newton County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale on Tuesday March 3, 2015, the following described property: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND lying and being in the 547th GMD, of the 10th District, Newton County, Georgia, being Lot 11, Block M, Barrington Subdivision, Section 1, Drawing 1, as per plat of survey recorded in Plat Book 22, Page 114, Newton County, Georgia records, said plat is hereby incorporated by reference and made a part hereof for a more accurate description.

Tax Id. No. For parcel: 0002-115 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.

To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is Lisa P. Cotton and William C. Priest, Jr. or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 25 Parkman Trail, Covington, GA 30016.

In compliance with Georgia law, please find below the contact information for the entity who has authority to negotiate, amend, and modify the terms of the loan documents which may include a note, mortgage, security deed or deed to secure debt.

U.S. Bank National Association 4801 Frederica Street Owensboro, KY 42301 1-855-698-7627 The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Security Deed.

U.S. Bank National Association, as Attorney in Fact for Lisa P. Cotton and William C. Priest By: Andrew D. Gleason Attorney for U.S. National Association

Bank

Lefkoff, Rubin, Gleason Russo, P.C. 5555 Glenridge Connector Suite 900 Atlanta, Georgia 30342 (404)869-6900 (404)869-6909 (fax)

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Public Notice #106645 2/8,15,22,3/1 NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER GEORGIA, NEWTON Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed from ANDRE GATES to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR RBMG, INC., A DELAWARE CORPORATION dated MAY 7, 2003, and recorded on MAY 13, 2003, in DEED BOOK 1427, PAGE 123, of the NEWTON County, Georgia Records; as last assigned to GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC, by Assignment dated JULY 1, 2014, and recorded on JULY 11, 2014, recorded at DEED BOOK 3244, PAGE 210, aforesaid records; conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of ONE HUNDRED FORTY-FOUR THOUSAND, SEVEN HUNDRED TWENTY SIX Dollars and 00/100 ($144,726.00) 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 NEWTON County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale on the first TUESDAY in MARCH, 2015, the following described property: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOTS 156 AND 167 OF THE 10TH DISTRICT, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA BEING LOT 8 OF AVONLEA SUBDIVISION, UNIT ONE, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 36, PAGES 260-263, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA, WHICH PLAT IS BY REFERENCE INCORPORATED HEREIN AND MADE A PART HEREOF. The indebtedness secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due and payable because of, among other possible events of default, non-payment of the monthly installments as required by said 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) and all other payments provided for under the terms of the Security Deed and Note.

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.

The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the security deed.

The entity that has full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the mortgage with the debtor is: Green Tree Servicing LLC, 4250 North Freeway, Fort Worth, TX 76137, (800) 643-0202. To the best of the undersigned’s knowledge and belief, said property is also known as 80 Avonlea Drive, Covington, Georgia 30016, and the parties in possession of the property are Andre Gates or a tenant or tenants of said property.

GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC As Attorney-in-Fact for ANDRE GATES Kenney & Medina, P.C. 3302 McGinnis Ferry Road, Suite 100 Suwanee, Georgia 30024 (770) 564-1600 THE LAW FIRM IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. k : \ gt \ g a t e s a n d r e \ noticeofsale.doc Public Notice #106680 2/8,15,22,3/1 NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER, NEWTON COUNTY Pursuant to the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by Acquenella Y. Horne and Donald L. Gates to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Pine State Mortgage Corporation dated 3/14/2003 and recorded in Deed Book 1407 Page 323, Newton County, Georgia records; as last transferred to or acquired

by Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae), a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the United States of America, conveying the afterdescribed property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of $ 154,450.00, with interest at the rate specified therein, there will be sold by the undersigned at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the Courthouse door of Newton County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale on March 03, 2015 (being the first Tuesday of said month unless said date falls on a Federal Holiday), the following described property: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 153 of the 10th District, Newton County, Georgia, being Lot 80, Creekview Heights, Phase Two, as per plat recorded in Plat Book 38, Page 191-198, Newton County, Georgia Records, which plat is incorporated herein by reference and made a part of this description.

The debt secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Security Deed. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in the Security Deed and by law, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given).

Said property is commonly known as 320 Creekview Boulevard, Covington, GA 30016 together with all fixtures and personal property attached to and constituting a part of said property, if any. To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party (or parties) in possession of the subject property is (are): Donald L. Gates and Acquenella Y. Horne or tenant or tenants.

Seterus, Inc. is the entity or individual designated who shall have full authority to negotiate, amend and modify all terms of the mortgage.

Seterus, Inc. Loss Mitigation PO Box 4121 Beaverton, OR 97076-4121 866.570.5277 Note, however, that such entity or individual is not required by law to negotiate, amend or modify the terms of the loan.

Said property will be sold subject to: (a) any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), (b) unpaid water or sewage bills that constitute a lien against the property whether due and payable or not yet due and payable and which may not be of record, (c) the right of redemption of any taxing authority, (d) any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, and (e) any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above.

The sale will be conducted subject to (1) confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code; and (2) final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Security Deed. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 9-13-172.1, which allows for certain procedures regarding the rescission of judicial and non-judicial sales in the State of Georgia, the Deed Under Power and other foreclosure documents may not be provided until final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan as provided immediately above.

Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae), a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the United States

of America as agent and Attorney in Fact for Acquenella Y. Horne and Donald L. Gates Aldridge Connors, LLP, 15 Piedmont Center, 3575 Piedmont Road, N.E., Suite 500, Atlanta, Georgia 30305, (404) 994-7400.

1168-2407A THIS LAW FIRM MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 1168-2407A Public Notice #106528 1/25,2/1,8,15,22,3/1 NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER, NEWTON COUNTY Pursuant to the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given

by Brittany Watson and Jeremy Watson to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Branch Banking and Trust Company dated 8/21/2013 and recorded in Deed Book 3162 Page 128, Newton County, Georgia records; as last transferred to or acquired by Branch Banking and Trust Company, conveying the afterdescribed property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of $ 88,775.00, with interest at the rate specified therein, there will be sold by the undersigned at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the Courthouse door of Newton County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale on March 03, 2015 (being the first Tuesday of said month unless said date falls on a Federal Holiday), the following described property: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being In Land Lots 127 and 128 of the 9th District of Newton County, Georgia, being Lot 13 of Cotton Field SubdivIsion, as per plat recorded in Plat Book 36, Page 253-258 (more particularly described on Page 254), Newton County, Georgia Records, which plat is Incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof and being known as 60 Aiken Court, according to the prescnt system of numbering In Newton County, Georgia The debt secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Security Deed. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in the Security Deed and by law, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given).

Said property is commonly known as 60 Aiken Court, Covington, GA 30016 together with all fixtures and personal property attached to and constituting a part of said property, if any. To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party (or parties) in possession of the subject property is (are): Jeremy Watson and Brittany Watson or tenant or tenants.

Branch Banking and Trust Company is the entity or individual designated who shall have full authority to negotiate, amend and modify all terms of the mortgage.

Branch Banking and Trust Company Mortgage Loan Servicing P.O. Box 2467 Greenville, SC 29602-2467 1-800-827-3722 Note, however, that such entity or individual is not required by law to negotiate, amend or modify the terms of the loan.

Said property will be sold subject to: (a) any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), (b) unpaid water or sewage bills that constitute a lien against the property whether due and payable or not yet due and payable and which may not be of record, (c) the right of redemption of any taxing authority, (d) any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, and (e) any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above.

The sale will be conducted subject to (1) confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code; and (2) final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Security Deed. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 9-13-172.1, which allows for certain procedures regarding the rescission of judicial and non-judicial sales in the State of Georgia, the Deed Under Power and other foreclosure documents may not be provided until final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan as provided immediately above.

Branch Banking and Trust Company as agent and Attorney in Fact for Brittany Watson and Jeremy Watson Aldridge Connors, LLP, 15 Piedmont Center, 3575 Piedmont Road, N.E., Suite 500, Atlanta, Georgia 30305, (404) 994-7400.

1207-403A THIS LAW FIRM MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 1207-403A Public Notice #106561 2/1,8,15,22,3/1 NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER, NEWTON COUNTY Pursuant to the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by Derrick B. Thrasher and Carolyn Hurst to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for New Freedom

Mortgage Corporation dated 11/10/2005 and recorded in Deed Book 2078 Page 303, Newton County, Georgia records; as last transferred to or acquired by Wells Fargo Bank, NA, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of $ 116,008.00, with interest at the rate specified therein, there will be sold by the undersigned at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the Courthouse door of Newton County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale on March 03, 2015 (being the first Tuesday of said month unless said date falls on a Federal Holiday), the following described property: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LOT 36 OF THE 10TH DISTRICT OF NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA. BEING LOT 52 OF SPRING VALLEY SUBDIVISION, UNIT TWO, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 36, PAGES 186-188, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA RECORDS, WHICH PLAT IS INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE THERETO FOR A MORE ACCURATE AND COMPLETE DESCRIPTION. WARRANTY DEED FROM RONALD M. SMITH TO CAROLYN HURST AND DERRICK B. THRASHER DATED 06/10/02.

RECORDED 06/19/02 IN BOOK 1235, PAGE 23 IN THE OFFICE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT CLERK OF NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA. WARRANTY DEED FROM R & V DEVELOPMENT, INC. TO RONALD M. SMITH, DATED 09/26/01, RECORDED 09/28/01 IN BOOK 1103, PAGE 448, IN THE OFFICE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT CLERK OF NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA. The debt secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Security Deed. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in the Security Deed and by law, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given).

Said property is commonly known as 11 Spring Valley Cove, Covington, GA 30016 together with all fixtures and personal property attached to and constituting a part of said property, if any. To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party (or parties) in possession of the subject property is (are): Carolyn Hurst and Derrick B. Thrasher or tenant or tenants.

Wells Fargo Bank, NA is the entity or individual designated who shall have full authority to negotiate, amend and modify all terms of the mortgage.

Wells Fargo Bank, NA Loss Mitigation 3476 Stateview Boulevard Fort Mill, SC 29715 1-800-662-5014 Note, however, that such entity or individual is not required by law to negotiate, amend or modify the terms of the loan.

Said property will be sold subject to: (a) any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), (b) unpaid water or sewage bills that constitute a lien against the property whether due and payable or not yet due and payable and which may not be of record, (c) the right of redemption of any taxing authority, (d) any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, and (e) any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above.

The sale will be conducted subject to (1) confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code; and (2) final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Security Deed. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 9-13-172.1, which allows for certain procedures regarding the rescission of judicial and non-judicial sales in the State of Georgia, the Deed Under Power and other foreclosure documents may not be provided until final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan as provided immediately above.

Wells Fargo Bank, NA as agent and Attorney in Fact for Derrick B. Thrasher and Carolyn Hurst Aldridge Connors, LLP, 15 Piedmont Center, 3575 Piedmont Road, N.E., Suite 500, Atlanta, Georgia 30305, (404) 994-7400.

1000-667506598A THIS LAW FIRM MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 1000667506598A Public Notice #106496 1/25,2/1,8,15,22,3/1 NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER, NEWTON COUNTY Pursuant to the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given

by Elizabeth A Cohen to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Premier Mortgage Funding, A Corporation dated 2/16/2007 and recorded in Deed Book 2388 Page 429, Newton County, Georgia records; as last transferred to or acquired

by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Morgan Stanley Structured Trust I 2007-1 Asset-Backed Certificates, 20071, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of $ 348,415.00, with interest at the rate specified therein, there will be sold by the undersigned at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the Courthouse door of Newton County, Georgia, within

The Covington News the legal hours of sale on April 07, 2015 (being the first Tuesday of said month unless said date falls on a Federal Holiday), the following described property: All that tract or parcel of land, with house and all other improvements located thereon, lying and being in Land Lots 221 & 228 of the 10th District of Newton County, Georgia, being Lot 39 of River Watch Subdivision as shown on plat of River Watch Subdivision as same is recorded in Plat Book 42, Pages 129-134, Newton County, Georgia Records. The description of said property as contained on said plat is hereby incorporated herein and made an essential part hereof by reference.

The debt secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Security Deed. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in the Security Deed and by law, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given).

Said property is commonly known as 65 Riverwatch Drive, Covington, GA 30014 together with all fixtures and personal property attached to and constituting a part of said property, if any. To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party (or parties) in possession of the subject property is (are): Elizabeth A Cohen or tenant or tenants.

Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC is the entity or individual designated who shall have full authority to negotiate, amend and modify all terms of the mortgage.

Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC Foreclosure Loss Mitigation 1661 Worthington Road Suite 100 West Palm Beach, FL 33409 1-877-596-8580 Note, however, that such entity or individual is not required by law to negotiate, amend or modify the terms of the loan.

Said property will be sold subject to: (a) any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), (b) unpaid water or sewage bills that constitute a lien against the property whether due and payable or not yet due and payable and which may not be of record, (c) the right of redemption of any taxing authority, (d) any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, and (e) any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above.

The sale will be conducted subject to (1) confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code; and (2) final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Security Deed. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 9-13-172.1, which allows for certain procedures regarding the rescission of judicial and non-judicial sales in the State of Georgia, the Deed Under Power and other foreclosure documents may not be provided until final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan as provided immediately above.

Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Morgan Stanley Structured Trust I 2007-1 Asset-Backed Certificates, 2007-1 as agent and Attorney in Fact for Elizabeth A Cohen Aldridge Connors, LLP, 15 Piedmont Center, 3575 Piedmont Road, N.E., Suite 500, Atlanta, Georgia 30305, (404) 994-7400.

1017-658457A THIS LAW FIRM MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 1017-658457A Public Notice #106733 2/22,3/1,8,15,22,29,4/5 NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER, NEWTON COUNTY Pursuant to the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by Gawayne Dawson to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Ownit Mortgage Solutions, Inc. dated 12/16/2005 and recorded in Deed Book 2081 Page 366, Newton County, Georgia records; as last transferred to or acquired

by Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Trustee for Ownit Mortgage Loan Trust, Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-2, conveying the afterdescribed property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of $ 151,900.00, with interest at the rate specified therein, there will be sold by the undersigned at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the Courthouse door of Newton County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale on March 03, 2015 (being the first Tuesday of said month unless said date falls on a Federal Holiday), the following described property: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 227 of the 9th District, Newton County, Georgia, being Lot 502, Unit 2, Phase 2, River Walk Farm Subdivision, as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 40, pages 195-199, Newton County, Georgia Records, which recorded plat is incorporated herein by reference and made a part of this description The debt secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due

and in the manner provided in the Note and Security Deed. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in the Security Deed and by law, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given).

Said property is commonly known as 35 Goshawk Walk, Covington, GA 30014 together with all fixtures and personal property attached to and constituting a part of said property, if any. To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party (or parties) in possession of the subject property is (are): Gawayne Dawson or tenant or tenants.

Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC is the entity or individual designated who shall have full authority to negotiate, amend and modify all terms of the mortgage.

Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC Foreclosure Loss Mitigation 1661 Worthington Road Suite 100 West Palm Beach, FL 33409 1-877-596-8580 Note, however, that such entity or individual is not required by law to negotiate, amend or modify the terms of the loan.

Said property will be sold subject to: (a) any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), (b) unpaid water or sewage bills that constitute a lien against the property whether due and payable or not yet due and payable and which may not be of record, (c) the right of redemption of any taxing authority, (d) any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, and (e) any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above.

The sale will be conducted subject to (1) confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code; and (2) final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Security Deed. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 9-13-172.1, which allows for certain procedures regarding the rescission of judicial and non-judicial sales in the State of Georgia, the Deed Under Power and other foreclosure documents may not be provided until final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan as provided immediately above.

Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Trustee for Ownit Mortgage Loan Trust, Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2006-2 as agent and Attorney in Fact for Gawayne Dawson Aldridge Connors, LLP, 15 Piedmont Center, 3575 Piedmont Road, N.E., Suite 500, Atlanta, Georgia 30305, (404) 994-7400.

1017-658661A THIS LAW FIRM MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 1017-658661A Public Notice #106659 2/1,8,15,22,3/1 NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER, NEWTON COUNTY Pursuant to the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by James R Fuller and Stephanie Fuller to Aames Funding Corporation DBA Aames Home Loan dated 7/11/2003 and recorded in Deed Book 1479 Page 560, Newton County, Georgia records; as last transferred to or acquired by DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, as Trustee for MORGAN STANLEY ABS CAPITAL I INC. TRUST 2003-HE3 MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2003-HE3, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of $ 114,750.00, with interest at the rate specified therein, there will be sold by the undersigned at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the Courthouse door of Newton County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale on March 03, 2015 (being the first Tuesday of said month unless said date falls on a Federal Holiday), the following described property: All that tract or parcel of the land lying and being in land lot 234, 9th District Newton County, Georgia and described as follows.

BEGINNING at a t a point on the east side of Blackwell Street; this point being the Northwest corner of Lot #12, Block D per plot recorded In plot Book 7, page 42, Newton County Records; thence North 88 degrees 14 minutes East a distance of 200 feet to an iron pin corner; thence South 08 degrees, 25 minutes West a distance of 99.3 feet to an Iron pin corner; thence South 06 degrees 58 minutes West along the Eastern side of Lot # 13 a distance of 98.1 feet to an iron pin corner; thence South 01 degrees 24 minutes West along the Eastern side of Lot 14 a distance of 101.1 feet to an iron pin corner and what is commonly known as the Southeast corner of Lot # 14, Block D, per plat recorded in Plat book 7, Page 42, Newton County Records; thence in a Southeasterly direction along other property belonging to Otis Spillers d/b/a Spillers Lumber Company a distance of 250 feet more or less to an iron pin corner end what is commonly known as the Southwest corner of property now or formerly belonging to Ronald Sweat, Jr. and Deborah H. Sweat: thence North 20 degrees 30 minutes west along property now or formerly belonging to Ronald Sweat, Jr. and Deborah H. Sweet a distance of 124.7 feet to an iron pin corner ; (this corner is also known as the Northwest corner of property now or formerly belonging to Ronald Sweat, Jr. and Deborah H. Sweat) thence North 06 degrees 26

Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015 Page 3D minutes West along property now or formerly belonging to Carl Smith a distance of 134.1 feet to an Iron pin corner (this corner is also known as the Southwest corner of property now or formerly belonging to Robert C. Mc Gunigal and Cheryl Mc Gunigal ) thence North 02 degrees 43 minutes East a distance of 224.8 feet along property now or formerly belonging to Robert C. Mc Gunigal and Cheryl Mc Gunigal to an iron pin corner and what is commonly known as the Northwest corner of property now or formerly belonging to Robert C. Mc Gunigal and Cheryl Mc Gunigal; thence in a Westerly direction along other property belonging to Otis Spillers d/b/a Spillers Lumber Company a distance of 332 feet more or less to an iron pin corner and the East side of Blackwell Street right-ofway; thence in a Southerly direction along the Eastern right-of-way of Blackwell Street a distance of 125 feet to an Iron pin corner and the point of beginning.

The debt secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Security Deed. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in the Security Deed and by law, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given).

Said property is commonly known as 10191 Blackwell Street, Covington, GA 30014 together with all fixtures and personal property attached to and constituting a part of said property, if any. To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party (or parties) in possession of the subject property is (are): James R Fuller and Stephanie Fuller or tenant or tenants.

Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC is the entity or individual designated who shall have full authority to negotiate, amend and modify all terms of the mortgage.

Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC Foreclosure Loss Mitigation 1661 Worthington Road Suite 100 West Palm Beach, FL 33409 1-877-596-8580 Note, however, that such entity or individual is not required by law to negotiate, amend or modify the terms of the loan.

Said property will be sold subject to: (a) any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), (b) unpaid water or sewage bills that constitute a lien against the property whether due and payable or not yet due and payable and which may not be of record, (c) the right of redemption of any taxing authority, (d) any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, and (e) any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above.

The sale will be conducted subject to (1) confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code; and (2) final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Security Deed. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 9-13-172.1, which allows for certain procedures regarding the rescission of judicial and non-judicial sales in the State of Georgia, the Deed Under Power and other foreclosure documents may not be provided until final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan as provided immediately above.

DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, as Trustee for MORGAN STANLEY ABS CAPITAL I INC. TRUST 2003-HE3 MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2003HE3 as agent and Attorney in Fact for James R Fuller and Stephanie Fuller Aldridge Connors, LLP, 15 Piedmont Center, 3575 Piedmont Road, N.E., Suite 500, Atlanta, Georgia 30305, (404) 994-7400.

1017-656777A THIS LAW FIRM MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 1017-656777A Public Notice #106539 1/18,25,2/1,8,15,22,3/1 NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER, NEWTON COUNTY Pursuant to the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given

by Jermaine Hinton to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Real Estate Mortgage Network, Inc. dated 3/4/2011 and recorded in Deed Book 2895 Page 270, Newton County, Georgia records; as last transferred to or acquired by Homebridge Financial Services, Inc. fka Real Estate Mortgage Network, Inc, conveying the afterdescribed property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of $ 151,070.00, with interest at the rate specified therein, there will be sold by the undersigned at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the Courthouse door of Newton County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale on March 03, 2015 (being the first Tuesday of said month unless said date falls on a Federal Holiday), the following described property: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 185 OF THE 10TH LAND DISTRICT OF NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA AND BEING PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF CLINTON NEELY ROAD CONTAINING 2.12 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, AS PER PLAT OF SURVEY DATED AUGUST 12, 1971 PREPARED FOR ROBERT E. SAMPLES BY GEORGE

W. O’NEILL, REGISTERED LAND SURVEYOR NO. 1142, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 8, PAGE 81 NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA DEED RECORDS, WHICH PLAT IS INCORPORATED HEREIN AND MADE A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE FOR A MORE COMPLETE AND ACCURATE DESCRIPTION, BEING PROPERTY KNOWN AS 33 HINTON CIRCLE ACCORDING TO THE PRESENT SYSTEM OF NUMBERING PROPERTY IN NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA. 120 days from the sale date aforesaid, in order to satisfy certain outstanding federal tax liens.

The debt secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Security Deed. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in the Security Deed and by law, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given).

Said property is commonly known as 33 Hinton Circle, Covington, GA 30016 together with all fixtures and personal property attached to and constituting a part of said property, if any. To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party (or parties) in possession of the subject property is (are): Jermaine Hinton or tenant or tenants.

Cenlar, FSB is the entity or individual designated who shall have full authority to negotiate, amend and modify all terms of the mortgage.

Cenlar, FSB Mortgage Servicing Representative 425 Phillips Boulevard Ewing, NJ 08618 customerservice@ loanadministration.com 1-800-223-6527 Note, however, that such entity or individual is not required by law to negotiate, amend or modify the terms of the loan.

Said property will be sold subject to: (a) any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), (b) unpaid water or sewage bills that constitute a lien against the property whether due and payable or not yet due and payable and which may not be of record, (c) the right of redemption of any taxing authority, (d) any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, and (e) any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above.

The sale will be conducted subject to (1) confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code; and (2) final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Security Deed. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 9-13-172.1, which allows for certain procedures regarding the rescission of judicial and non-judicial sales in the State of Georgia, the Deed Under Power and other foreclosure documents may not be provided until final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan as provided immediately above.

Homebridge Financial Services, Inc. fka Real Estate Mortgage Network, Inc as agent and Attorney in Fact for Jermaine Hinton Aldridge Connors, LLP, 15 Piedmont Center, 3575 Piedmont Road, N.E., Suite 500, Atlanta, Georgia 30305, (404) 994-7400.

1010-348A THIS LAW FIRM MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 1010-348A Public Notice #0106548 1/25,2/1,8,15,22,3/1 NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER, NEWTON COUNTY Pursuant to the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given

by Kenneth L. Ash to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation dated 10/8/2002 and recorded in Deed Book 1301 Page 549, Newton County, Georgia records; as last transferred to or acquired by JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association sbm to Chase Home Finance, LLC sbm to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Company, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of $ 80,712.00, with interest at the rate specified therein, there will be sold by the undersigned at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the Courthouse door of Newton County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale on March 03, 2015 (being the first Tuesday of said month unless said date falls on a Federal Holiday), the following described property: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 72, 10TH DISTRICT, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA, BEING SHOWN AS LOT 19, COUNTRY WOODS SUBDIVISION, PHASE VII, ON A PLAT OF SURVEY OF SAME RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 26, PAGE 308, PUBLIC RECORDS OF NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA, WHICH PLAT IS BY REFERENCE THERETO INCORPORATED HEREIN AND MADE A PART HEREOF FOR A MORE PARTICULAR AND COMPLETE DESCRIPTION. The debt secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the

Note and Security Deed. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in the Security Deed and by law, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given).

Said property is commonly known as 125 Branchwood Drive, Covington, GA 30016 together with all fixtures and personal property attached to and constituting a part of said property, if any. To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party (or parties) in possession of the subject property is (are): Kenneth L. Ash or tenant or tenants.

JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA is the entity or individual designated who shall have full authority to negotiate, amend and modify all terms of the mortgage.

JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA Homeowner’s Assistance Department 3415 Vision Drive Columbus, Ohio 43219 1-866-550-5705 Note, however, that such entity or individual is not required by law to negotiate, amend or modify the terms of the loan.

Said property will be sold subject to: (a) any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), (b) unpaid water or sewage bills that constitute a lien against the property whether due and payable or not yet due and payable and which may not be of record, (c) the right of redemption of any taxing authority, (d) any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, and (e) any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above.

The sale will be conducted subject to (1) confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code; and (2) final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Security Deed. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 9-13-172.1, which allows for certain procedures regarding the rescission of judicial and non-judicial sales in the State of Georgia, the Deed Under Power and other foreclosure documents may not be provided until final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan as provided immediately above.

JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association sbm to Chase Home Finance, LLC sbm to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Company as agent and Attorney in Fact for Kenneth L. Ash Aldridge Connors, LLP, 15 Piedmont Center, 3575 Piedmont Road, N.E., Suite 500, Atlanta, Georgia 30305, (404) 994-7400.

1031-73676A THIS LAW FIRM MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 1031-73676A Public Notice #106601 2/1,8,15,22,3/1 NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER, NEWTON COUNTY Pursuant to the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given

by Kevin Douglas Stephens, Ciara Nicole Stephens, Kimberly Stephens and Michael Stephens to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation dated 2/25/2000 and recorded in Deed Book 906 Page 171, NEWTON County, Georgia records; as last transferred to or acquired by JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association sbm to Chase Home Finance, LLC sbm Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, conveying the afterdescribed property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of $ 79,550.00, with interest at the rate specified therein, there will be sold by the undersigned at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the Courthouse door of NEWTON County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale on March 03, 2015 (being the first Tuesday of said month unless said date falls on a Federal Holiday), the following described property: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 124, 10TH DISTRICT, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA, AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT AN IRON PIN SET ON THE SOUTHWESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY OF BROWN BRIDGE ROAD (100 FOOT RIGHT OF WAY) 135.83 FEET SOUTHEASTERLY AS MEASURED FROM THE CORNER FORMED

BY THE INTERSECTION OF THE SOUTHWESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY OF BROWN BRIDGE ROAD AND THE EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY OF FIELDSTONE LANE (50 FOOT RIGHT OF WAY); RUNNING THENCE SOUTH 84 DEGREES 34 MINUTES 29 SECONDS EAST 135.83 FEET TO A POINT; RUNNING THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 50 SECONDS WEST 190.32 FEET TO AN IRON PIN SET; RUNNING THENCE SOUTH 87 DEGREES 40 MINUTES 15 SECONDS WEST 136.845 FEET TO AN IRON PIN SET; RUNNING THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREES 42 MINUTES 12 SECONDS EAST 208.76 FEET TO THE IRON PIN SET AT THE POINT OF BEGINNING, SAID PROPERTY CONTAINING 0.62 ACRES AS SHOWN ON INDIVIDUAL SURVEY PREPARED FOR ARTHUR D. SNYDER AND CYNTHEA L. SNYDER BY ROBERT MCCOLLUM BUHLER, RLS NO. 1403, DATED MARCH 21, 1989, WHICH REFERENCE IS MADE FOR THE PURPOSE OF INCORPORATING THE SAME AS A PART HEREIN FOR A MORE COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF

SUBJECT PROPERTY. The debt secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Security Deed. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in the Security Deed and by law, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given).

Said property is commonly known as 11953 Brown Bridge Road, Covington, GA 30016 together with all fixtures and personal property attached to and constituting a part of said property, if any. To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party (or parties) in possession of the subject property is (are): Michael Stephens, Kevin Douglas Stephens and Kimberly Stephens or tenant or tenants.

JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA is the entity or individual designated who shall have full authority to negotiate, amend and modify all terms of the mortgage.

JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA Homeowner’s Assistance Department 3415 Vision Drive Columbus, Ohio 43219 1-866-550-5705 Note, however, that such entity or individual is not required by law to negotiate, amend or modify the terms of the loan.

Said property will be sold subject to: (a) any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), (b) unpaid water or sewage bills that constitute a lien against the property whether due and payable or not yet due and payable and which may not be of record, (c) the right of redemption of any taxing authority, (d) any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, and (e) any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above.

The sale will be conducted subject to (1) confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code; and (2) final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Security Deed. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 9-13-172.1, which allows for certain procedures regarding the rescission of judicial and non-judicial sales in the State of Georgia, the Deed Under Power and other foreclosure documents may not be provided until final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan as provided immediately above.

JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association sbm to Chase Home Finance, LLC sbm Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation as agent and Attorney in Fact for Kevin Douglas Stephens, Ciara Nicole Stephens, Kimberly Stephens and Michael Stephens Aldridge Connors, LLP, 15 Piedmont Center, 3575 Piedmont Road, N.E., Suite 500, Atlanta, Georgia 30305, (404) 994-7400.

1031-73770A THIS LAW FIRM MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 1031-73770A Public Notice #106602 2/1,8,15,22,3/1 NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER, NEWTON COUNTY Pursuant to the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by Lance Taylor to Franklin American Mortgage Company dated 4/12/2001 and recorded in Deed Book 1037 Page 609, Newton County, Georgia records; as last transferred to or acquired by U.S. Bank Trust National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as Delaware trustee and U.S. Bank National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as Co-Trustee for Government Loan Securitization Trust 2011FV1, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of $ 106,370.00, with interest at the rate specified therein, there will be sold by the undersigned at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the Courthouse door of Newton County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale on March 03, 2015 (being the first Tuesday of said month unless said date falls on a Federal Holiday), the following described property: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 14 OF THE 10TH DISTRICT OF NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA, BEING SHOWN AS LOT 56D, THE FALLS, PHASE FOUR, ON A PLAT OF SURVEY OF SAME RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 33, PAGE 61, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA RECORDS, WHICH PLAT IS INCORPORATED HEREIN AND MADE A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE THERETO. The debt secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Security Deed. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in the Security Deed and by law, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given).

Said property is commonly known as 430 Freeman Drive, Covington, GA 30016 together with all fixtures and personal property attached to and constituting a part of said property, if any. To the

Page 4D Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015 best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party (or parties) in possession of the subject property is (are): Lance Taylor or tenant or tenants.

Wells Fargo Bank, NA is the entity or individual designated who shall have full authority to negotiate, amend and modify all terms of the mortgage.

Wells Fargo Bank, NA Loss Mitigation 3476 Stateview Boulevard Fort Mill, SC 29715 1-800-662-5014 Note, however, that such entity or individual is not required by law to negotiate, amend or modify the terms of the loan.

Said property will be sold subject to: (a) any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), (b) unpaid water or sewage bills that constitute a lien against the property whether due and payable or not yet due and payable and which may not be of record, (c) the right of redemption of any taxing authority, (d) any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, and (e) any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above.

The sale will be conducted subject to (1) confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code; and (2) final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Security Deed. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 9-13-172.1, which allows for certain procedures regarding the rescission of judicial and non-judicial sales in the State of Georgia, the Deed Under Power and other foreclosure documents may not be provided until final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan as provided immediately above.

U.S. Bank Trust National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as Delaware trustee and U.S. Bank National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as Co-Trustee for Government Loan Securitization Trust 2011-FV1 as agent and Attorney in Fact for Lance Taylor Aldridge Connors, LLP, 15 Piedmont Center, 3575 Piedmont Road, N.E., Suite 500, Atlanta, Georgia 30305, (404) 994-7400.

1000-667506072A THIS LAW FIRM MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 1000667506072A Public Notice #106618 2/1,8,15,22,3/1 NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER, NEWTON COUNTY Pursuant to the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by Marilyn Montgomery and Johnny Montgomery to American Equity Mortgage, Inc. dated 3/24/2004 and recorded in Deed Book 1646 Page 400, NEWTON County, Georgia records; as last transferred to or acquired

by U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for MASTR Asset Backed Securities Trust 2004HE1, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2004-HE1, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of $ 77,000.00, with interest at the rate specified therein, there will be sold by the undersigned at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the Courthouse door of NEWTON County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale on March 03, 2015 (being the first Tuesday of said month unless said date falls on a Federal Holiday), the following described property: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN THE CITY OF PORTERDALE, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA, AND BEING SHOWN AS LOT 108 ON A PLAT ENTITLED, VILLAGE SUBDIVISION, BIBB MANUFACURING COMPANY, PORTERDALE, GEORGIA, PREPARED BY DALTON AND NEVES, ENGINEERS, DATED OCTOBER, 1963, WHICH SAID PLAT IS OF RECORD IN THE CLERKS OFFICE OF NEWTON SUPERIOR COURT IN PLAT BOOK 3, FOLIO 219, 221, AND 223, SAID LOT HAVING THE METES, BOUNDS AND DIMENSIONS AS SHOWN BY SAID PLAT WHICH

BY THIS REFERENCE THERETO IS INCORPORATED HEREIN AND MALE A PART HEREOF. THERE IS LOCATED ON SAID PROPERTY A DWELLING KNOWN AS 64 POPLAR STREET. The debt secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Security Deed. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in the Security Deed and by law, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given).

Said property is commonly known as 64 Poplar Street, Porterdale, GA 30070 together with all fixtures and personal property attached to and constituting a part of said property, if any. To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party (or parties) in possession of the subject property is (are): Johnny Montgomery and Marilyn Montgomery or tenant or tenants.

Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc. is the entity or individual designated who shall have full authority to negotiate, amend and

modify all terms of the mortgage.

Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc. Loan Resolution Department 3815 South West Temple Salt Lake City, UT 84115 (888) 349-8955 Note, however, that such entity or individual is not required by law to negotiate, amend or modify the terms of the loan.

Said property will be sold subject to: (a) any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), (b) unpaid water or sewage bills that constitute a lien against the property whether due and payable or not yet due and payable and which may not be of record, (c) the right of redemption of any taxing authority, (d) any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, and (e) any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above.

The sale will be conducted subject to (1) confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code; and (2) final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Security Deed. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 9-13-172.1, which allows for certain procedures regarding the rescission of judicial and non-judicial sales in the State of Georgia, the Deed Under Power and other foreclosure documents may not be provided until final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan as provided immediately above.

U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for MASTR Asset Backed Securities Trust 2004HE1, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2004-HE1 as agent and Attorney in Fact for Marilyn Montgomery and Johnny Montgomery Aldridge Connors, LLP, 15 Piedmont Center, 3575 Piedmont Road, N.E., Suite 500, Atlanta, Georgia 30305, (404) 994-7400.

1012-661059A THIS LAW FIRM MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 1012-661059A Public Notice #106546 2/1,8,15,22,3/1 NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER, NEWTON COUNTY Pursuant to the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by Marsha S. Hibbard to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Mortgage Counseling Services, Inc. dated 7/30/2004 and recorded in Deed Book 1765 Page 543, Newton County, Georgia records; as last transferred to or acquired by JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, conveying the afterdescribed property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of $ 178,092.00, with interest at the rate specified therein, there will be sold by the undersigned at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the Courthouse door of Newton County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale on April 07, 2015 (being the first Tuesday of said month unless said date falls on a Federal Holiday), the following described property: THE LAND REFERRED TO IN THIS EXHIBIT IS LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF NEWTON AND THE STATE OF GEORGIA IN DEED BOOK 886 AT PAGE 554 AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS. ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 359 OF THE 9TH DISTRICT, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA, BEING LOT 34, HALL PARK SUBDIVISION, PHASE III, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 32, PAGE 23-25, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA RECORDS, WHICH PLAT IS INCORPORATED HEREIN AND MADE A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE FOR A MORE PARTICULAR AND COMPLETE DESCRIPTION. The debt secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Security Deed. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in the Security Deed and by law, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given).

Said property is commonly known as 120 River Birch Drive, Oxford, GA 30054 together with all fixtures and personal property attached to and constituting a part of said property, if any. To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party (or parties) in possession of the subject property is (are): Marsha S. Hibbard or tenant or tenants.

JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA is the entity or individual designated who shall have full authority to negotiate, amend and modify all terms of the mortgage.

JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA Homeowner’s Assistance Department 3415 Vision Drive Columbus, Ohio 43219 1-866-550-5705 Note, however, that such entity or individual is not required by law to negotiate, amend or modify the terms of the loan.

Said property will be sold subject to: (a) any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), (b) unpaid water or sewage bills that constitute a lien against the property whether due and payable or not yet due and

The Covington News payable and which may not be of record, (c) the right of redemption of any taxing authority, (d) any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, and (e) any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above.

National Association sbm to Chase Home Finance LLC smb to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation as agent and Attorney in Fact for Misty Dawn Folds

The sale will be conducted subject to (1) confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code; and (2) final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Security Deed. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 9-13-172.1, which allows for certain procedures regarding the rescission of judicial and non-judicial sales in the State of Georgia, the Deed Under Power and other foreclosure documents may not be provided until final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan as provided immediately above.

THIS LAW FIRM MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 1031-73732A

JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association as agent and Attorney in Fact for Marsha S. Hibbard Aldridge Connors, LLP, 15 Piedmont Center, 3575 Piedmont Road, N.E., Suite 500, Atlanta, Georgia 30305, (404) 994-7400.

1031-73738A THIS LAW FIRM MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 1031-73738A Public Notice #106703 2/15,22,3/1,8,15,22,29,4/5 NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER, NEWTON COUNTY Pursuant to the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by Misty Dawn Folds to First Service Mortgage Inc. dated 3/6/2002 and recorded in Deed Book 1191 Page 555, Newton County, Georgia records; as last transferred to or acquired by JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association sbm to Chase Home Finance LLC smb to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, conveying the afterdescribed property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of $ 129,338.00, with interest at the rate specified therein, there will be sold by the undersigned at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the Courthouse door of Newton County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale on April 07, 2015 (being the first Tuesday of said month unless said date falls on a Federal Holiday), the following described property: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 136 OF THE 10TH DISTRICT OF NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA, AND BEING SHOWN AS LOT 67 OF PEBBLE BROOKE SUBDIVISION, PHASE THREE, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 35, PAGES 295-297, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA RECORDS, WHICH PLAT IS INCORPORATED HEREIN AND MADE A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE FOR A MORE COMPLETE AND PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION. The debt secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Security Deed. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in the Security Deed and by law, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given).

Said property is commonly known as 750 Pebble Boulevard, Covington, GA 30016 together with all fixtures and personal property attached to and constituting a part of said property, if any. To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party (or parties) in possession of the subject property is (are): Misty Dawn Folds or tenant or tenants.

JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA is the entity or individual designated who shall have full authority to negotiate, amend and modify all terms of the mortgage.

JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA Homeowner’s Assistance Department 3415 Vision Drive Columbus, Ohio 43219 1-866-550-5705 Note, however, that such entity or individual is not required by law to negotiate, amend or modify the terms of the loan.

Said property will be sold subject to: (a) any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), (b) unpaid water or sewage bills that constitute a lien against the property whether due and payable or not yet due and payable and which may not be of record, (c) the right of redemption of any taxing authority, (d) any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, and (e) any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above.

The sale will be conducted subject to (1) confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code; and (2) final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Security Deed. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 9-13-172.1, which allows for certain procedures regarding the rescission of judicial and non-judicial sales in the State of Georgia, the Deed Under Power and other foreclosure documents may not be provided until final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan as provided immediately above.

JPMorgan

Chase

Bank,

Aldridge Connors, LLP, 15 Piedmont Center, 3575 Piedmont Road, N.E., Suite 500, Atlanta, Georgia 30305, (404) 994-7400.

1031-73732A

Public Notice #106704 2/22,3/1,8,15,22,29,4/5 NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER, NEWTON COUNTY Pursuant to the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by Robert Eleazer to Wells Fargo Bank, NA dated 2/8/2008 and recorded in Deed Book 2567 Page 283, Newton County, Georgia records; as last transferred to or acquired by Wells Fargo Bank, NA, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of $ 202,192.00, with interest at the rate specified therein, there will be sold by the undersigned at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the Courthouse door of Newton County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale on March 03, 2015 (being the first Tuesday of said month unless said date falls on a Federal Holiday), the following described property: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 169 of the 10th District, Newton County, Georgia, being Lot 192, The Reserves at Lakewood Estates Subdivision, Unit Two, as per plat recorded in Plat Book 45, Page 196-207, Newton County, Georgia records, which recorded plat is incorporated herein by this reference and made a part of this description. Said property being known as 35 Klippel Drive according to the present system of numbering property in Newton County, Georgia.

Parcel ID# 0012E 192 The debt secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Security Deed. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in the Security Deed and by law, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given).

Said property is commonly known as 35 Klippel Drive, Covington, GA 30016 together with all fixtures and personal property attached to and constituting a part of said property, if any. To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party (or parties) in possession of the subject property is (are): Robert Eleazer or tenant or tenants.

Wells Fargo Bank, NA is the entity or individual designated who shall have full authority to negotiate, amend and modify all terms of the mortgage.

Wells Fargo Bank, NA Loss Mitigation 3476 Stateview Boulevard Fort Mill, SC 29715 1-800-662-5014 Note, however, that such entity or individual is not required by law to negotiate, amend or modify the terms of the loan.

Said property will be sold subject to: (a) any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), (b) unpaid water or sewage bills that constitute a lien against the property whether due and payable or not yet due and payable and which may not be of record, (c) the right of redemption of any taxing authority, (d) any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, and (e) any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above.

The sale will be conducted subject to (1) confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code; and (2) final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Security Deed. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 9-13-172.1, which allows for certain procedures regarding the rescission of judicial and non-judicial sales in the State of Georgia, the Deed Under Power and other foreclosure documents may not be provided until final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan as provided immediately above.

Wells Fargo Bank, NA as agent and Attorney in Fact for Robert Eleazer Aldridge Connors, LLP, 15 Piedmont Center, 3575 Piedmont Road, N.E., Suite 500, Atlanta, Georgia 30305, (404) 994-7400.

1000-667506766A THIS LAW FIRM MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 1000667506766A Public Notice #106547 2/1,8,15,22,3/1 NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER, NEWTON COUNTY Pursuant to the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by Sandra E Henao to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for First Horizon Home Loan Corporation dated 3/17/2006 and recorded in Deed Book 2145 Page 460,

Newton County, Georgia records; as last transferred to or acquired

by Federal National Mortgage Association (“Fannie Mae”), a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the United States of America, conveying the afterdescribed property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of $ 115,200.00, with interest at the rate specified therein, there will be sold by the undersigned at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the Courthouse door of Newton County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale on April 07, 2015 (being the first Tuesday of said month unless said date falls on a Federal Holiday), the following described property: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 170 of the 10th District, Newton County, Georgia, being Lot 43, Block A, of Salem Village Subdivision, Section II, as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 11, page 16, Newton County, Georgia Records, which recorded plat is incorporated herein by reference and made a part of this description.

The debt secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Security Deed. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in the Security Deed and by law, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given).

Said property is commonly known as 2335 Village Drive, Covington, GA 30016 together with all fixtures and personal property attached to and constituting a part of said property, if any. To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party (or parties) in possession of the subject property is (are): Sandra E Henao or tenant or tenants.

Seterus, Inc. is the entity or individual designated who shall have full authority to negotiate, amend and modify all terms of the mortgage.

Seterus, Inc. Loss Mitigation PO Box 4121 Beaverton, OR 97076-4121 866.570.5277 Note, however, that such entity or individual is not required by law to negotiate, amend or modify the terms of the loan.

Said property will be sold subject to: (a) any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), (b) unpaid water or sewage bills that constitute a lien against the property whether due and payable or not yet due and payable and which may not be of record, (c) the right of redemption of any taxing authority, (d) any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, and (e) any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above.

The sale will be conducted subject to (1) confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code; and (2) final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Security Deed. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 9-13-172.1, which allows for certain procedures regarding the rescission of judicial and non-judicial sales in the State of Georgia, the Deed Under Power and other foreclosure documents may not be provided until final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan as provided immediately above.

Federal National Mortgage Association (“Fannie Mae”), a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the United States of America as agent and Attorney in Fact for Sandra E Henao Aldridge Connors, LLP, 15 Piedmont Center, 3575 Piedmont Road, N.E., Suite 500, Atlanta, Georgia 30305, (404) 994-7400.

1168-2471A THIS LAW FIRM MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 1168-2471A Public Notice #106712 2/22,3/1,8,15,22,29,4/5 NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER, NEWTON COUNTY Pursuant to the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by William J. Murphy, Jr to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Freedom Mortgage Corporation dated 12/27/2013 and recorded in Deed Book 3199 Page 196, Newton County, Georgia records; as last transferred to or acquired

by Freedom Mortgage Corporation, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of $ 228,999.00, with interest at the rate specified therein, there will be sold by the undersigned at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the Courthouse door of Newton County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale on April 07, 2015 (being the first Tuesday of said month unless said date falls on a Federal Holiday), the following described property: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 230 OF THE 10TH DISTRICT, NEWTON COUNTY GEORGIA BEING LOT 10 UNIT TWO, OF HORSESHOE CREEK SUBDIVISION, AS PER PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 38, PAGES 129-131 NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA RECORDS, WHICH RECORDED PLAT IS INCORPORATED HEREIN

BY REFERENCEAND MADE A

PART OF THIS DESCRIPTION. SUBJECT TO ALL EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD THE SAID TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND, WTH ALL AND SINGULAR THE RIGHTS, MEMBERS AND APPURTENANCES THEREOF , THE SAME BEING, BELONGING, OR IN ANYWISE APPERTAINING, TO THE ONLY PROPER USE, BENEFIT AND BEHOOF OF THE SAID GRANTEE, FOREVER IN FEE SIMPLE. The debt secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Security Deed. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in the Security Deed and by law, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given).

Said property is commonly known as 30 Horseshoe Court, Covington, GA 30014 together with all fixtures and personal property attached to and constituting a part of said property, if any. To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party (or parties) in possession of the subject property is (are): Estate/Heirs of William J. Murphy, Jr. or tenant or tenants.

LoanCare, LLC is the entity or individual designated who shall have full authority to negotiate, amend and modify all terms of the mortgage.

LoanCare, LLC Attention: Loss Mitigation Department 3637 Sentara Way Virginia Beach, VA 23452 800-909-9525 Note, however, that such entity or individual is not required by law to negotiate, amend or modify the terms of the loan.

Said property will be sold subject to: (a) any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), (b) unpaid water or sewage bills that constitute a lien against the property whether due and payable or not yet due and payable and which may not be of record, (c) the right of redemption of any taxing authority, (d) any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, and (e) any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above.

The sale will be conducted subject to (1) confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code; and (2) final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Security Deed. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 9-13-172.1, which allows for certain procedures regarding the rescission of judicial and non-judicial sales in the State of Georgia, the Deed Under Power and other foreclosure documents may not be provided until final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan as provided immediately above.

Freedom Mortgage Corporation as agent and Attorney in Fact for William J. Murphy, Jr Aldridge Connors, LLP, 15 Piedmont Center, 3575 Piedmont Road, N.E., Suite 500, Atlanta, Georgia 30305, (404) 994-7400.

1154-768A THIS LAW FIRM MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 1154-768A Public Notice #106706 2/15,22,3/1,8,15,22,29,4/5 Notice of Sale Under Power.

State of Georgia, County of NEWTON. Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Deed to Secure Debt given by ANTOINETTE WALTERS to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (“MERS”) AS NOMINEE FOR HOME AMERICA MORTGAGE, INC. , dated 06/25/2008, and Recorded on 07/02/2008 as Book No. 2622 and Page No. 572 583, NEWTON County, Georgia records, as last assigned to SELENE FINANCE L.P. (the Secured Creditor), by assignment, conveying the after described property to secure a Note of even date in the original principal amount of $177,929.00, with interest at the rate specified therein, there will be sold by the undersigned at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash at the NEWTON County Courthouse within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in March, 2015, the following described property: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 227 OF THE 9TH DISTRICT, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA, BEING LOT 372, UNIT I, PHASE IV, RIVER WALK FARM SUBDIVISION, AS PER PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 43, PAGES 177 179, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA RECORDS, WHICH RECORDED PLAT IS INCORPORATED HEREIN

BY REFERENCE AND MADE A PART OF THIS DESCRIPTION. The debt secured by said Deed to Secure Debt has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Deed to Secure Debt. Because the debt remains in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in the Deed to Secure Debt and by law, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given). To the best knowledge and

The Covington News belief of the undersigned, the party/ parties in possession of the subject property known as 40 KINGFISHER WALK, COVINGTON, GEORGIA 30014 is/are: ANTOINETTE WALTERS or tenant/tenants. Said property will be sold subject to (a) any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), (b) any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, and (c) all matters of record superior to the Deed to Secure Debt first set out above, including, but not limited to, assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, easements, restrictions, covenants, etc.

The sale will be conducted subject to (1) confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code; and (2) final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the security deed. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 9 13 172.1, which allows for certain procedures regarding the rescission of judicial and nonjudicial sales in the State of Georgia, the Deed Under Power and other foreclosure documents may not be provided until final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan as provided in the preceding paragraph. SELENE FINANCE L.P. as Attorney in Fact for ANTOINETTE WALTERS. THIS LAW FIRM IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 00000004470829 BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER LEVINE & BLOCK, LLP 15000 Surveyor Boulevard Addison, Texas 75001 Telephone: (972) 341 5398.

Public Notice #106654 2/8,15,22,3/1 Notice of Sale Under Power.

State of Georgia, County of NEWTON. Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Deed to Secure Debt given by BARRINGTON HUDSON to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (“MERS”) AS NOMINEE FOR BANCMORTGAGE FINANCIAL A DIVISION OF NATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE , dated 04/04/2003, and Recorded on 04/14/2003 as Book No. 1405 and Page No. 49 58, NEWTON County, Georgia records, as last assigned to JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. (the Secured Creditor), by assignment, conveying the after described property to secure a Note of even date in the original principal amount of $91,900.00, with interest at the rate specified therein, there will be sold by the undersigned at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash at the NEWTON County Courthouse within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in March, 2015, the following described property: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 91 OF THE 9TH LAND DISTRICT OF NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA, BEING LOT 78 OF PEBBLE RIDGE, UNIT ONE, AS SHOWN ON THAT PLAT OF SURVEY DATED 1/15/02 PREPARED BY LOUIE D. PATRICK, GA R.L.S. #1757 AND RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 37, PAGES 242 245, IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT OF NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA, WHICH PLAT IS REFERENCE THERETO INCORPORATED HEREIN AND MADE A PART HEREOF. The debt secured by said Deed to Secure Debt has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Deed to Secure Debt. Because the debt remains in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in the Deed to Secure Debt and by law, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given). JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. holds the duly endorsed Note and is the current assignee of the Security Deed to the property.

JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, acting on behalf of and, as necessary, in consultation with JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. (the current investor on the loan), is the entity with the full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the loan. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 44 14 162.2, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION may be contacted at: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, 3415 VISION DRIVE, COLUMBUS, OH 43219, 866 550 5705. Please note that, pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 44 14 162.2, the secured creditor is not required to amend or modify the terms of the loan. To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party/parties in possession of the subject property known as 65 PEBBLE RIDGE, COVINGTON, GEORGIA 30014 is/are: BARRINGTON HUDSON or tenant/tenants. Said property will be sold subject to (a) any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), (b) any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, and (c) all matters of record superior to the Deed to Secure Debt first set out above, including, but not limited to, assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, easements, restrictions, covenants, etc.

The sale will be conducted subject to (1) confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code; and (2) final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the security deed. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 9 13 172.1, which allows for certain procedures regarding the rescission of judicial and nonjudicial sales in the State of Georgia, the Deed Under Power and other foreclosure documents may not be provided until final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan as provided in the preceding paragraph. JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. as Attorney in Fact for BARRINGTON HUDSON. THIS LAW FIRM IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL

BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 00000005000153 BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER LEVINE & BLOCK, LLP 15000 Surveyor Boulevard Addison, Texas 75001 Telephone: (972) 341 5398.

Public Notice #106653 2/8,15,22,3/1 Notice of Sale Under Power.

State of Georgia, County of NEWTON. Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Deed to Secure Debt given by DARNELL COLEMAN to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., (“MERS”), AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICAN MORTGAGE NETWORK, INC. , dated 11/30/2005, and Recorded on 12/19/2005 as Book No. 2074 and Page No. 30 39, NEWTON County, Georgia records, as last assigned to WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. (the Secured Creditor), by assignment, conveying the after described property to secure a Note of even date in the original principal amount of $160,218.00, with interest at the rate specified therein, there will be sold by the undersigned at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash at the NEWTON County Courthouse within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in March, 2015, the following described property: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND, LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 201 OF THE 10TH DISTRICT OF NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA, BEING LOT 34 BLOCK B, SECTION II OF FIELDSTONE ESTATES SUBDIVISION, AS SHOWN ON PLAT OF SURVEY PREPARED FOR DR. EDWARD S. FORRESTER AND KAREL K. FORRESTER BY R.C. PACE, RLS #1329 AND DATED 03/09/86 AND RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 20, PAGE 154, NEWTON COUNTY RECORDS, SAID PLAT IS INCORPORATED HEREIN. The debt secured by said Deed to Secure Debt has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Deed to Secure Debt. Because the debt remains in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in the Deed to Secure Debt and by law, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given). WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. holds the duly endorsed Note and is the current assignee of the Security Deed to the property.

WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., acting on behalf of and, as necessary, in consultation with WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. (the current investor on the loan), is the entity with the full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the loan.

Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 44 14 162.2, WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. may be contacted at: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., 3476 STATEVIEW BLVD, FORT MILL, SC 29715, 803 396 6000. Please note that, pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 44 14 162.2, the secured creditor is not required to amend or modify the terms of the loan. To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party/parties in possession of the subject property known as 2876 FIELDSTONE DRIVE SE, CONYERS, GEORGIA 30013 is/ are: DARNELL COLEMAN or tenant/tenants. Said property will be sold subject to (a) any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), (b) any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, and (c) all matters of record superior to the Deed to Secure Debt first set out above, including, but not limited to, assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, easements, restrictions, covenants, etc.

The sale will be conducted subject to (1) confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code; and (2) final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the security deed. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 9 13 172.1, which allows for certain procedures regarding the rescission of judicial and nonjudicial sales in the State of Georgia, the Deed Under Power and other foreclosure documents may not be provided until final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan as provided in the preceding paragraph. WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. as Attorney in Fact for DARNELL COLEMAN. THIS LAW FIRM IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 00000004943924 BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER LEVINE & BLOCK, LLP 15000 Surveyor Boulevard Addison, Texas 75001 Telephone: (972) 341 5398.

Public Notice #106655 2/8,15,22,3/1 Notice of Sale Under Power.

State of Georgia, County of NEWTON. Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Deed to Secure Debt given by GLORIA V MADDOX AND CLARENCE E MADDOX to WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. , dated 06/13/2012, and Recorded on 06/18/2012 as Book No. 3014 and Page No. 555 573, NEWTON County, Georgia records, as last assigned to WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. (the Secured Creditor), by assignment, conveying the after described property to secure a Note of even date in the original principal amount of $158,650.00, with interest at the rate specified therein, there will be sold by the undersigned at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash at the NEWTON County Courthouse within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in March, 2015, the following described property: ALL THT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 231 OF THE 9TH DISTRICT, CITY OF COVINGTON, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA, BEING LOT 79, UNIT ONE B OF THE LINKS AT COVINGTON SUBDIVISION, AS PER PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 34, PAGES 279 280, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA RECORDS, WHICH RECORDED PLAT IS INCORPORATED HEREIN

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BY REFERENCE AND MADE A PART OF THIS DESCRIPTION The debt secured by said Deed to Secure Debt has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Deed to Secure Debt. Because the debt remains in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in the Deed to Secure Debt and by law, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given).

WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. holds the duly endorsed Note and is the current assignee of the Security Deed to the property. WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., acting on behalf of and, as necessary, in consultation with FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION, A/K/A FANNIE MAE (the current investor on the loan), is the entity with the full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the loan.

Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 44 14 162.2, WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. may be contacted at: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., 3476 STATEVIEW BLVD., FORT MILL, SC 29715, 803 396 6000. Please note that, pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 44 14 162.2, the secured creditor is not required to amend or modify the terms of the loan. To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party/ parties in possession of the subject property known as 9212 N LINKS DRIVE, COVINGTON, GEORGIA 30014 is/are: GLORIA V MADDOX AND CLARENCE E MADDOX or tenant/tenants. Said property will be sold subject to (a) any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), (b) any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, and (c) all matters of record superior to the Deed to Secure Debt first set out above, including, but not limited to, assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, easements, restrictions, covenants, etc.

The sale will be conducted subject to (1) confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code; and (2) final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the security deed. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 9 13 172.1, which allows for certain procedures regarding the rescission of judicial and nonjudicial sales in the State of Georgia, the Deed Under Power and other foreclosure documents may not be provided until final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan as provided in the preceding paragraph. WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. as Attorney in Fact for GLORIA V MADDOX AND CLARENCE E MADDOX. THIS LAW FIRM IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 00000004969432 BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER LEVINE & BLOCK, LLP 15000 Surveyor Boulevard Addison, Texas 75001 Telephone: (972) 341 5398.

Public Notice #106656 2/8,15,22,3/1 Notice of Sale Under Power.

State of Georgia, County of NEWTON. Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Deed to Secure Debt given by JOAN K LINDERMAN to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (“MERS”) AS NOMINEE FOR MAIN STREET HOME LOANS, LLC , dated 04/30/2010, and Recorded on 05/06/2010 as Book No. 2817 and Page No. 158 174, NEWTON County, Georgia records, as last assigned to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR

BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP, FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP (the Secured Creditor), by assignment, conveying the after described property to secure a Note of even date in the original principal amount of $81,530.00, with interest at the rate specified therein, there will be sold by the undersigned at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash at the NEWTON County Courthouse within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in March, 2015, the following described property: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 204 OF THE 9TH DISTRICT, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA, BEING LOT 16, UNIT TWO, MABRY FARMS SUBDIVISION, AS PER PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 32, PAGE 232, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA RECORDS, WHICH RECORDED PLAT IS INCORPORATED HEREIN

BY REFERENCE AND MADE A PART OF THIS DESCRIPTION. The debt secured by said Deed to Secure Debt has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Deed to Secure Debt. Because the debt remains in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in the Deed to Secure Debt and by law, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given). BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP, FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP holds the duly endorsed Note and is the current assignee of the Security Deed to the property. BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR

BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP, acting on behalf of and, as necessary, in consultation with BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR

BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP, FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP (the current investor on the loan), is the entity with the full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the loan. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 44 14 162.2, BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP may be contacted

at: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP, 7105 CORPORATE DRIVE, PLANO, TX 75024, 800 669 6650. Please note that, pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 44 14 162.2, the secured creditor is not required to amend or modify the terms of the loan. To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party/ parties in possession of the subject property known as 15 MABRY FARMS COURT, COVINGTON, GEORGIA 30014 is/are: JOAN K LINDERMAN or tenant/tenants.

Said property will be sold subject to (a) any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), (b) any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, and (c) all matters of record superior to the Deed to Secure Debt first set out above, including, but not limited to, assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, easements, restrictions, covenants, etc.

The sale will be conducted subject to (1) confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code; and (2) final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the security deed. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 9 13 172.1, which allows for certain procedures regarding the rescission of judicial and nonjudicial sales in the State of Georgia, the Deed Under Power and other foreclosure documents may not be provided until final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan as provided in the preceding paragraph.

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP, FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP as Attorney in Fact for JOAN K LINDERMAN. THIS LAW FIRM IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 00000004777595 BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER LEVINE & BLOCK, LLP 15000 Surveyor Boulevard Addison, Texas 75001 Telephone: (972) 341 5398.

Public Notice #106647 2/8,15,22,3/1 Notice of Sale Under Power.

State of Georgia, County of NEWTON. Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Deed to Secure Debt given by MELVIN J THOMAS to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (“MERS”) AS NOMINEE FOR METLIFE HOME LOANS, A DIVISION OF METLIFE BANK, N.A. , dated 05/28/2009, and Recorded on 06/05/2009 as Book No. 2725 and Page No. 72 81, NEWTON County, Georgia records, as last assigned to JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (the Secured Creditor), by assignment, conveying the after described property to secure a Note of even date in the original principal amount of $162,288.00, with interest at the rate specified therein, there will be sold by the undersigned at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash at the NEWTON County Courthouse within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in March, 2015, the following described property: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 168 OF THE 10TH DISTRICT, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA, BEING LOT 94, SUMMER WALK SUBDIVISION, UNIT ONE, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 30, PAGE 206 207, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA RECORDS, WHICH RECORDED PLAT IS INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE AND MADE A PART OF THIS DESCRIPTION, SAID PROPERTY BEING KNOWN AS 235 SUMMER WALK DRIVE ACCORDING TO THE PRESENT SYSTEM OF NUMBERING PROPERTY IN NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA. PARCEL ID NUMBER: 0012C 025, SUBJECT TO ANY EASEMENTS OR RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD. The debt secured by said Deed to Secure Debt has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Deed to Secure Debt. Because the debt remains in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in the Deed to Secure Debt and by law, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given). JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION holds the duly endorsed Note and is the current assignee of the Security Deed to the property.

JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, acting on behalf of and, as necessary, in consultation with JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (the current investor on the loan), is the entity with the full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the loan.

Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 44 14 162.2, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION may be contacted at: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, 3415 VISION DRIVE, COLUMBUS, OH 43219, 866 550 5705. Please note that, pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 44 14 162.2, the secured creditor is not required to amend or modify the terms of the loan. To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party/parties in possession of the subject property known as 235 SUMMER WALK DRIVE, COVINGTON, GEORGIA 30016 is/are: MELVIN J THOMAS or tenant/tenants. Said property will be sold subject to (a) any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), (b) any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, and (c) all matters of record superior to the Deed to Secure Debt first set out above, including, but not limited to, assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, easements, restrictions, covenants, etc.

The sale will be conducted subject to (1) confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code; and (2) final confirmation and audit of the status

of the loan with the holder of the security deed. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 9 13 172.1, which allows for certain procedures regarding the rescission of judicial and nonjudicial sales in the State of Georgia, the Deed Under Power and other foreclosure documents may not be provided until final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan as provided in the preceding paragraph. JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION as Attorney in Fact for MELVIN J THOMAS. THIS LAW FIRM IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 00000004980447 BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER LEVINE & BLOCK, LLP 15000 Surveyor Boulevard Addison, Texas 75001 Telephone: (972) 341 5398.

Public Notice #106651 2/8,15,22,3/1 STATE OF GEORGIA

COUNTY OF NEWTON NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER A default having occurred under the terms of the Promissory Note from ADAM CARNES to NEWTON FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION (in the original principal sum of $72,000.00) dated December 9, 2003, secured by a Deed to Secure Debt of even date therewith recorded in Deed Book 1582, pages 410-414, Newton County Records, and the entire indebtedness having been declared due and payable as therein provided, under the powers contained in said deed and in accordance with the terms thereof, there will be sold on the courthouse steps in said county at public outcry, during the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in March, 2015, to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property, to wit: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 134, 10th District, Newton County, Georgia, and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at an iron pin stake on the north side of Brown Bridge Road a distance of 400 feet, as measured in a westerly direction from the west side of Jack Neely Road along the northern side of Brown Bridge Road; thence in a westerly direction along the northern side of Brown Bridge Road a distance of 200 feet to an iron pin stake; thence due North a distance of 235 feet to an iron pin stake; thence South 83 degrees 30 minutes East a distance of 200 feet to an iron pin stake; thence due South a distance of 235 feet to the northern side of Brown Bridge Road and the point of beginning, all according to plat of survey for MacArthur Williamson by George W. O’ Neill, GA RLS No. 1142, dated February 27, 1973, and recorded in Plat Book 11, page 60, public records of Newton County, Georgia, which plat is by reference thereto incorporated herein and made a part hereof for a more particular and complete description.

Notice of the initiation of this proceeding has been given to the said ADAM CARNES as required

by Georgia Laws 1981, p. 834 (O.C.G.A. Section 44-14-162.1 et. seq.).

This property is being sold as the property of ADAM CARNES subject to unpaid ad valorem taxes.

The proceeds of said sale shall be distributed in accordance with the terms of said Deed to Secure Debt.

NEWTON FEDERAL BANK, F/K/A NEWTON FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION AS ATTORNEY-IN-FACT FOR ADAM CARNES Alexander Royston, LLP Attorneys at Law 1121 Floyd Street Covington, GA 30014 Public Notice #106567 2/8,15,22,3/1 STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF NEWTON NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER Because of a default in the payment of the indebtedness secured by a Security Deed executed by James Rutledge aka James O. Rutledge to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Wachovia Mortgage Corporation dated August 30, 2005, and recorded in Deed Book 1999, Page 294, Newton County Records, said Security Deed having been last sold, assigned, transferred and conveyed to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. by Assignment, securing a Note in the original principal amount of $69,000.00, the holder thereof pursuant to said Deed and Note thereby secured has declared the entire amount of said indebtedness due and payable and, pursuant to the power of sale contained in said Deed, will on the first Tuesday, March 3, 2015, during the legal hours of sale, before the Courthouse door in said County, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, the property described in said Deed, to-wit: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 94 of the 10th Land District, Newton County, Georgia, containing 0.587 acres, more or less as more particularly described on that plat of survey prepared by Caldwell & Associates, certified by Brian A. Caldwell, Ga. R.L.S. No. 2956, dated August 30, 2005, which is recorded at Plat Book 43, page 175, Newton County Records. Said plat of survey and the record thereof are incorporated herein by reference for a more complete description of the subject property.

Said property is known as 30 Mimosa Road, Covington, GA 30016, together with all fixtures and personal property attached to and constituting a part of said property, if any.

Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, whether or not now due and payable), the right of redemption of any taxing authority, any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions,

covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above.

The proceeds of said sale will be applied to the payment of said indebtedness and all expenses of said sale as provided in said Deed, and the balance, if any, will be distributed as provided by law.

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 secured creditor.

The property is or may be in the possession of James Rutledge a/k/a James O. Rutledge, successor in interest or tenant(s).

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Attorney-in-Fact for James Rutledge aka James O. Rutledge File no. 12-034884 SHAPIRO, SWERTFEGER & HASTY, LLP* Attorneys and Counselors at Law 2872 Woodcock Blvd., Suite 100 Atlanta, GA 30341-3941 (770) 220-2535/KMM www.swertfeger.net *THE LAW FIRM IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. [FC-NOS] Public Notice #106597 2/1,8,15,22,3/1 STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY of NEWTON NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER By virtue of the power of sale contained in that certain Deed to Secure Debt from JAMES GOOLSBY to CITIFINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. dated May 18, 2006, filed for record May 22, 2006, and recorded in Deed Book 2191, Page 598, NEWTON County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to CITIFINANCIAL SERVICING LLC by assignment recorded in Deed Book 3292, Page 179, NEWTON County, Georgia Records, Deed to Secure Debt having been given to secure a Note dated May 18, 2006 in the original principal sum of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY NINE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED TWENTY NINE AND 37/100 DOLLARS ($129,729.37), with interest from date at the rate stated in said Note on the unpaid balance until paid, there will be sold by the undersigned at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the Courthouse door at NEWTON County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in March, 2015, the following described property: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN GALTHERS DISTRICT, G.M., OF NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA, CONTAINING NINE (9) ACRES MORE OR LESS AND BOUNDED AS FOLLOWS: ON NORTH BY MACEDONIA CHURCH LOT, ON EAST BY LANDS OF CHARLIE GAITHER: ON SOUTH BY LANDS OF DOUGLAS DIGBY, AND ON WEST BY PUBLIC ROAD LEADING FROM GAITHERS TO COVINGTON, GEORGIA; BEING THAT PORTION OF TRACT A SHOWN ON PLAT RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 14, NEWTON COUNTY RECORDS, NOT CONVEYED TO DOUGLAS DIGBY

BY DEED DATED MARCH 21, 1957, AND RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 48, PAGE 261, NEWTON COUNTY RECORDS. THERE IS SITUATED ON THIS PROPERTY ONE (1) 6-ROOM DWELLING HOUSE. SAVING AND EXCEPTING AN OUT-CONVEYANCE OF METES AND BOUNDS TO ALICE NEAL MOELHANEY HEREIN BY DEED RECORDED 4/4/67 IN BOOK 80 AND PAGE 486 AS FOLLOWS: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN GAITHERS DISTRICT GM, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA. BEGINNING AT MUTUAL CORNER OF JAMES GOOLSBY AND DOUGLAS DIGBY ON EAST SIDE OF HENDERSON MILL ROAD; THENCE RUNNING NORTH ALONG HENDERSON MILL ROAD NINETY (90) FEET; THENCE NORTHEAST ONE HUNDRED FIFTY (150) FEET; THENCE SOUTHEAST NINETY (90) FEET TO LINE OF DOUGLAS DIGBY; THENCE WEST ALONG LINE OF DOUGLAS DIGBY ONE HUNDRED FIFTY (150) FEET TO POINT OF BEGINNING. BOUNDED AS FOLLOWS ON WEST BY HENDERSON MILL ROAD, NORTH BY LANDS OF JAMES GOOLSBY, EAST BY LANDS OF JAMES GOOLSBY AND SOUTH BY LANDS OF DOUGLAS DIGBY. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is JAMES GOOLSBY or a tenant or tenants. Said property is more commonly known as: 2107 HENDERSONMILL RD, COVINGTON, GA 30014.

The debt secured by said Deed to Secure Debt has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, non-payment of the monthly installments on said loan. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given).

The individual or entity that has full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the loan is CITIFINANCIAL SERVICING LLC, 1000 TECHNOLOGY DRIVE, O FALLON, MO 63368; (877) 2452514.

Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, whether or not now due and payable), the right of redemption of any taxing authority, any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any

Page 6D Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015 assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above.

The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Security Deed. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 9-13-172.1, which allows for certain procedures regarding the rescission of judicial and nonjudicial sales in the State of Georgia, the Deed Under Power and other foreclosure documents may not be provided until final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan as provided in the preceding paragraph.

Said property will be sold as the property of JAMES GOOLSBY. CITIFINANCIAL SERVICING LLC As Attorney-in-Fact for JAMES GOOLSBY Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, PLLC 11675 Great Oaks Way, Suite 375 Alpharetta, GA 30022 Telephone: 770-393-4300 Fax: 770-393-4310 PH # 22377 This law firm is acting as a debt collector. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Public Notice #106628 2/1,8,15,22,3/1 STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY of NEWTON NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER By virtue of the power of sale contained in that certain Deed to Secure Debt from JO ANN SOMERS to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICA’S WHOLESALE LENDER dated November 30, 2005, filed for record December 19, 2005, and recorded in Deed Book 2074, Page 605, NEWTON County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2005-86CB MORTGAGE PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005 86CB by assignment recorded in Deed Book 3146, Page 341, NEWTON County, Georgia Records, Deed to Secure Debt having been given to secure a Note dated November 30, 2005 in the original principal sum of NINETY NINE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED SIXTY TWO AND 0/100 DOLLARS ($99,762.00), with interest from date at the rate stated in said Note on the unpaid balance until paid, there will be sold by the undersigned at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the Courthouse door at NEWTON County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in March, 2015, the following described property: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 297 OF THE 9TH DISTRICT, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA, CONTAINING 2.13 ACRES (MORE OR LESS) AND SHOWN AS LOT 46, BLOCK A, SECTION TWO, OF BRIARPATCH SUBDIVISION, AS SHOWN ON THE PLAT OF SURVEY FOR H. WAYNE DIGBY, DATED JULY 31, 1995, PREPARED

BY EAST METRO SURVEYORS INCORPORATED, CERTIFIED TO BY GEORGE A. BUTCHER, GEORGIA RLS NO. 1903, AS PER PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 28, PAGE 317, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA RECORDS, WHICH RECORDED PLAT IS INCORPORATED HEREIN

BY REFERENCE AND MADE A PART OF THIS DESCRIPTION. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is JO ANN SOMERS or a tenant or tenants. Said property is more commonly known as: 150 BRIAR PATCH ROAD, COVINGTON, GA 30014-1086.

The debt secured by said Deed to Secure Debt has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, non-payment of the monthly installments on said loan. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given).

The individual or entity that has full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the loan is BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, 4425 PONCE DE LEON BLVD, CORAL GABLES, FL 33146; (800) 457-5105.

Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, whether or not now due and payable), the right of redemption of any taxing authority, any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above.

The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Security Deed. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 9-13-172.1, which allows for certain procedures regarding the rescission of judicial and nonjudicial sales in the State of Georgia, the Deed Under Power and other foreclosure documents may not be provided until final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan as provided in the preceding paragraph.

Said property will be sold as

the property of JO ANN SOMERS. THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2005-86CB MORTGAGE PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005 86CB As Attorney-in-Fact for JO ANN SOMERS Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, PLC 11675 Great Oaks Way, Suite 375 Alpharetta, GA 30022 Telephone: 770-393-4300 Fax: 770-393-4310 PH # 21920 This law firm is acting as a debt collector. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Public Notice #106617 2/1,8,15,22,3/1 STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY of NEWTON NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER By virtue of the power of sale contained in that certain Deed to Secure Debt from TASHA S. WILLIAMS-MAJOR to SOURCE ONE MORTGAGE CORPORATION dated July 12, 1999, filed for record July 21, 1999, and recorded in Deed Book 845, Page 157, NEWTON County, Georgia Records, and as modified by that certain Loan Modification Agreement recorded in Deed Book 2987, Page 285, NEWTON County, Georgia Records, Deed to Secure Debt having been given to secure a Note dated July 12, 1999 in the original principal sum of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY EIGHT THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED THIRTY EIGHT AND 0/100 DOLLARS ($128,838.00), with interest from date at the rate stated in said Note on the unpaid balance until paid, there will be sold by the undersigned at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the Courthouse door at NEWTON County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in March, 2015, the following described property: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 135, 10TH DISTRICT, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA, AND BEING SHOWN AS LOT 105, WISTERIA MANOR, PHASE THREE ON A PLAT OF SURVEY OF SAME RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 32, PAGE 5, PUBLIC RECORDS OF NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA, WHICH PLAT IS BY REFERENCE THERETO INCORPORATED HEREIN AND MADE A PART HEREOF FOR A MORE PARTICULAR AND COMPLETE DESCRIPTION. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is TASHA S. WILLIAMS-MAJOR or a tenant or tenants. Said property is more commonly known as: 25 WISTERIA CIR, COVINGTON, GA 30016.

The debt secured by said Deed to Secure Debt has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, non-payment of the monthly installments on said loan. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given).

The individual or entity that has full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the loan is CITIMORTGAGE, INC., 1000 TECHNOLOGY DRIVE, O’FALLON, MO 63368-2239; (866) 272-4749.

Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, whether or not now due and payable), the right of redemption of any taxing authority, any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above.

The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Security Deed. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 9-13-172.1, which allows for certain procedures regarding the rescission of judicial and nonjudicial sales in the State of Georgia, the Deed Under Power and other foreclosure documents may not be provided until final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan as provided in the preceding paragraph.

Said property will be sold as the property of TASHA S. WILLIAMS-MAJOR. CITIMORTGAGE, INC., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER WITH SOURCE ONE MORTGAGE CORPORATION As Attorney-in-Fact for TASHA S. WILLIAMS-MAJOR Phelan Hallinan & Jones, LLC 11675 Great Oaks Way, Suite 375 Alpharetta, GA 30022 Telephone: 770-393-4300 Fax: 770-393-4310 PH # 22283 This law firm is acting as a debt collector. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Public Notice #106595 2/1,8,15,22,3/1 STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF NEWTON NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER IN DEED TO SECURE DEBT Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in that certain Deed to Secure Debt from Gary N Humphrey and

The Covington News Melinda Humphrey to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Home America Mortgage, Inc., its successors and assigns, in the original principal amount of $141,491.00 dated 11/22/2004, and recorded in Deed Book 1801, page 484, Newton County records, said Security Deed being last transferred and assigned to Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC, the undersigned will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the Courthouse door in said County, during the legal hours of sale, on the first Tuesday of April, 2015 by Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC, as Attorney-in-Fact for Gary N Humphrey and Melinda Humphrey the following described property: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lots 67 and 68 of the 8th District of Newton County, Georgia, being Lot 21 of Brighton Ridge Estates according to plat recorded at Plat Book 40, pages 117 through 119, Newton County, Georgia records, which plat is incorporated herein by reference thereto for a more accurate and complete description.

Property known as: 25 Brighton Ridge Lane, Covington, GA 30016 The indebtedness secured by said Deed to Secure Debt having been declared due and payable because of default in the payment of the indebtedness secured thereby, this sale will be made for the purposes of paying the same and all expenses of sale, including attorney’s fees, (notice having been given as provided by law).

The property will be sold as the property of Gary N Humphrey and Melinda Humphrey subject to the following: (1) all prior restrictive covenants, easements, rights-of-way or encumbrances; (2) all valid zoning ordinances; (3) matters which would be disclosed by an accurate survey of the property; (4) the outstanding ad valorem taxes and assessments, if any; (5) unpaid water and sewage bills, that constitute liens against the property, whether due and payable or not yet due and payable; and (6) matters of record superior to the security deed first set out above.

Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC is the assignee and holder of the Security Deed.

Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 4414-162.2 the name of the person or entity who has the full authority to negotiate, amend, or modify the terms of the aforementioned indebtedness is: Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC 1610 St. Andrew Pl. Suite B150 Santa Ana, CA 92705 PH: 949-517-5057 P l e a s e note that, pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 44-14-162.2, you are not entitled by law to an amendment or modification of the terms of your loan.

To the best of the undersigned’s knowledge and belief, the party in possession is Gary N Humphrey and Melinda Humphrey.

Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC, as Attorney-in-fact for Gary N Humphrey and Melinda Humphrey.

Pendergast & Associates, P.C. 211 Perimeter Center Parkway Suite 300 Atlanta, GA 30346 Phone – 770-392-0398 Toll Free – 866-999-7088 www.penderlaw.com Our File No. 14-04929-1 Public Notice #106756 2/22,3/1,8,15,22,29,4/5 STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF NEWTON NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER Because of a default in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain Security Deed, dated May 31, 2007, executed by Deborah V. Pringle and Joseph A. Pringle to Lendmark Financial Services, Inc., recorded in Deed Book 2445, Page 391, Newton County, Georgia Deed Records, and securing a Note in the original principal amount of $71,100.00, said Security Deed last having been assigned to BRANCH BANKING AND TRUST COMPANY, the current holder thereof, has declared the entire amount of said indebtedness evidenced by the Note immediately due and payable and, pursuant to the power of sale contained in said Security Deed, will, on the first Tuesday in March, 2015 to-wit: March 3, 2015, during the legal hours of sale, before the Newton County Courthouse door, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, the following described real property: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 263 OF THE 9TH DISTRICT OF NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA, AND BEING LOT NO. 141, BLOCK B OF SETTLERS GROVE SUBDIVISION AS SHOWN ON PLAT RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 18, PAGE 101, NEWTON COUNTY GEORGIA RECORDS; WHICH PLAT REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF THE METES AND BOUNDS, COURSES AND DISTANCES TO SAID PROPERTY. The aforedescribed real property is also known as 10125 Settlers Grove Road, Covington, GA 30014, according to the present system of numbering houses in Newton County, Georgia.

This 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 as to the amount and status of the loan with the holder of the Security Deed, including but not limited to, a determination that the borrower has not reinstated the loan prior to the foreclosure sale.

The name, address and telephone number of the individual or entity with full authority to negotiate, amend and modify all terms of the Note and Security Deed is Green Tree Servicing LLC, Attn: Loss Mitigation, 7360 S. Kyrene Road, Mail Stop P-214, Tempe, AZ 85283.

The telephone number is (877) 3374141. The fax number is (877) 265-

9717.

Said real property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), the right of redemption of any taxing authority, any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the real property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above.

To the extent that said real property is comprised of more than one parcel, said real property will be sold in one or more parcels and in such order as the holder of the Security Deed may determine.

Upon information and belief, said real property is presently in the possession or control of DEBORAH V. PRINGLE AND JOSEPH A. PRINGLE and the proceeds of said sale will be applied to the payment of said indebtedness and all the expenses of said sale, including attorney’s fees, all as provided in said Security Deed and the excess proceeds, if any, will be distributed as provided by law.

BRANCH BANKING AND TRUST COMPANY as Attorney-in-Fact for DEBORAH V. PRINGLE AND JOSEPH A. PRINGLE Ellis, Painter, Ratterree & Adams LLP 2 East Bryan Street, 10th Floor Savannah, Georgia 31401 (912) 233-9700 THIS LAW FIRM MAY BE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Public Notice #106627 2/8,15,22,3/1 STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF NEWTON NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER Because of a default in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain Security Deed, dated September 28, 2005, executed by Kent S. Jones to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. as nominee for Opteum Financial Services, LLC, recorded in Deed Book 2024, Page 244, Newton County, Georgia Deed Records, and securing a Note in the original principal amount of $56,941.00, said Security Deed last having been assigned to EVERBANK, the current holder thereof, has declared the entire amount of said indebtedness evidenced by the Note immediately due and payable and, pursuant to the power of sale contained in said Security Deed, will, on the first Tuesday in March, 2015 to-wit: March 3, 2015, during the legal hours of sale, before the Newton County Courthouse door, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, the following described real property: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN THE CITY OF MANSFIELD IN LAND LOT 212 OF THE 19TH DISTRICT OF NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA, AND BEING SHOWN AS TRACT “A” CONTAINING 0.41 ACRES ON THAT PLAT OF SURVEY PREPARED FOR JOHN W. KINARD BY ROBERT M. BUHLER, GEORGIA RLS NO 1403; SAID PLAT BEING DATED MAY 15, 1998, AND RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 31, PAGE 281, PUBLIC RECORDS OF NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA, AND SAID PLAT BY REFERENCE THERETO BEING INCORPORATED HEREIN AND MADE A PART HEREOF FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY HEREBY CONVEYED, TRACT “A” CONTAINING 0.41 ACRES. The aforedescribed real property is also known as 149 Pine St., Mansfield, GA 30055, according to the present system of numbering houses in Newton County, Georgia.

This 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 as to the amount and status of the loan with the holder of the Security Deed, including but not limited to, a determination that the borrower has not reinstated the loan prior to the foreclosure sale.

The name, address and telephone number of the individual or entity with full authority to negotiate, amend and modify all terms of the Note and Security Deed is Green Tree Servicing LLC, Attn: Loss Mitigation, 7360 S. Kyrene Road, Mail Stop P-214, Tempe, AZ 85283.

The telephone number is (877) 3374141. The fax number is (877) 2659717.

Said real property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), the right of redemption of any taxing authority, any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the real property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above.

To the extent that said real property is comprised of more than one parcel, said real property will be sold in one or more parcels and in such order as the holder of the Security Deed may determine.

Upon information and belief, said real property is presently in the possession or control of KENT S. JONES and the proceeds of said sale will be applied to the payment of said indebtedness and all the expenses of said sale, including attorney’s fees, all as provided in said Security Deed and the excess proceeds, if any, will be distributed as provided by law.

EVERBANK as Attorney-in-Fact for KENT S. JONES Ellis,

Painter,

Ratterree

&

Adams LLP 2 East Bryan Street, 10th Floor Savannah, Georgia 31401 (912) 233-9700 THIS LAW FIRM MAY BE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Public Notice #106657 2/8,15,22,3/1 STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF NEWTON NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER Because of a default in the payment of the indebtedness secured by a Security Deed executed by Christopher D. Merrell and Monika S. Merrell to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Home America Mortgage, Inc. dated February 28, 2007, and recorded in Deed Book 2393, Page 79, Newton County Records, securing a Note in the original principal amount of $202,154.00, the holder thereof pursuant to said Deed and Note thereby secured has declared the entire amount of said indebtedness due and payable and, pursuant to the power of sale contained in said Deed, will on the first Tuesday, March 3, 2015, during the legal hours of sale, before the Courthouse door in said County, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, the property described in said Deed, to-wit: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 166 of the 10th District, Newton County, Georgia, being Lot 155, Phase One of Neely Manor Subdivision, as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 43, page 225, Newton County, Georgia Records, which recorded plat is incorporated herein by reference and made a part of this description.

Said property is known as 65 Landon Way, Covington, GA 30016, together with all fixtures and personal property attached to and constituting a part of said property, if any.

Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, whether or not now due and payable), the right of redemption of any taxing authority, any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above.

The proceeds of said sale will be applied to the payment of said indebtedness and all expenses of said sale as provided in said Deed, and the balance, if any, will be distributed as provided by law.

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 secured creditor.

The property is or may be in the possession of Monika S. Merrell, a/k/a Monika Sistrunk Merrell, successor in interest or tenant(s).

Selene Finance LP as Attorneyin-Fact for Christopher D. Merrell and Monika S. Merrell File no. 14-050235 SHAPIRO, SWERTFEGER & HASTY, LLP* Attorneys and Counselors at Law 2872 Woodcock Blvd., Suite 100 Atlanta, GA 30341-3941 (770) 220-2535/CH www.swertfeger.net *THE LAW FIRM IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. [FC-NOS] Public Notice #106611 2/1,8,15,22,3/1 STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF NEWTON NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER Because of a default in the payment of the indebtedness secured by a Security Deed executed by Jacqueline Lay to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Home America Mortgage, Inc. Corporation dated November 18, 2002, and recorded in Deed Book 1327, Page 350, Newton County Records, securing a Note in the original principal amount of $109,538.00, the holder thereof pursuant to said Deed and Note thereby secured has declared the entire amount of said indebtedness due and payable and, pursuant to the power of sale contained in said Deed, will on the first Tuesday, March 3, 2015, during the legal hours of sale, before the Courthouse door in said County, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, the property described in said Deed, to-wit: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 96 and 103 of the 9th District, Newton County, Georgia, and being designated as Lot 16 of Hunters Ridge Subdivision, Unit One, according to that final plat of survey of same prepared by Louie D. Patrick, GA RLS #1757, dated 09/12/01, and recorded in Plat Book 36, Page 221-224 Clerks Office, Newton, Superior Court, which plat is incorporated herein and made a part hereof by reference thereto for a more complete description of the property conveyed herein.

Said property is known as 170 Hunters Keep, Covington, GA 30014, together with all fixtures and personal property attached to and constituting a part of said property, if any.

Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, whether or not now due and payable), the right of redemption of any taxing authority, any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey

and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above.

The proceeds of said sale will be applied to the payment of said indebtedness and all expenses of said sale as provided in said Deed, and the balance, if any, will be distributed as provided by law.

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 secured creditor.

The property is or may be in the possession of Jacqueline Lay, successor in interest or tenant(s).

Wells Fargo Bank, NA as Attorney-in-Fact for Jacqueline Lay File no. 14-049173 SHAPIRO, SWERTFEGER & HASTY, LLP* Attorneys and Counselors at Law 2872 Woodcock Blvd., Suite 100 Atlanta, GA 30341-3941 (770) 220-2535/KLM www.swertfeger.net *THE LAW FIRM IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. [FC-NOS] Public Notice #106579 2/1,8,15,22,3/1 STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF NEWTON NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER Because of a default in the payment of the indebtedness secured by a Security Deed executed by James Klika to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for The CIT Group/Consumer Finance, Inc. dated May 27, 2004, and recorded in Deed Book 1728, Page 228, Newton County Records, said Security Deed having been last sold, assigned, transferred and conveyed to U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp., Home Equity Asset Trust 2004-4, Home Equity Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2004-4 by Assignment, securing a Note in the original principal amount of $116,100.00, the holder thereof pursuant to said Deed and Note thereby secured has declared the entire amount of said indebtedness due and payable and, pursuant to the power of sale contained in said Deed, will on the first Tuesday, March 3, 2015, during the legal hours of sale, before the Courthouse door in said County, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, the property described in said Deed, to-wit: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in the 9th Land District of Newton County, Georgia, and being Lot 24 of Flint Hill Subdivision as shown on plat of survey thereof dated June 4, 1977, prepared by William H, Alexander, Jr., R.S., and being more particularly described as follows: TO FIND THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING, commence at the intersection of the easterly rightof-way of State Highway 81 with the southerly right-of-way line of Flint Hill Drive; thence in a generally easterly direction along the southerly right-of-way line of Flint Hill Drive a distance of 896.06 feet to an iron pin located at the Northeast corner of property of Arthur Norred, Jr., which iron pin is the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; and from the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING, thence continuing in an easterly direction along the southerly right-of-way line of Flint Hill Drive a distance of 184.3 feet to an iron pin; thence South 0 degrees 10 minutes West 171.41 feet to an iron pin; thence North 88 degrees 58 minutes West 185.0 feet to an iron pin; thence North 0 degrees 43 minutes East 154.58 feet to the iron pin marking the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. LESS AND EXCEPT, HOWEVER, the following described property, to wit: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 337 of the 9th Land District, Newton County, Georgia, and a part of Lot 24 of the Flint Hill Subdivision, as shown on that plat of survey for Henry T. Jones and Ann W. Jones

by John Elwin Knight, Georgia RLS #1945, dates 7/9/87 and revised 7/20/87, the same being recorded in Plat Book 21, page 252, Clerk’s Office, Newton Superior Court, which plat is incorporated herein by reference thereto for a more complete description. This being set out in that Quitclaim Deed from Henry T. Jones and Ann W. Jones to Robert A. Dial dated 07/25/87 and recorded in Deed Book 293, page 372, Newton County Records, which is incorporated herein by reference.

All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 337 of the 9th LandDistrict, Newton County, Georgia, as shown on survey for Ray Dial by Richard E. Nutt, RLS #1797, dated 9/8/81 and recorded in Plat Book 18 page 257 Clerk’s Office, Newton Superior Court, which plat is incorporated herein by reference thereto for a more complete description, and being more particularly described as follows: TO ARRIVE AT THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING, begin at the intersection of the easterly rightof-way of-State Route 142 and the southerly right-of-way of Flint Hill Drive; thence from said intersection, running in an easterly direction along the southerly right-of-way of Flint Hill Drive 730.68 feet to a point; thence south 154.58 feet to an iron pin found at the southwest corner of Lot 24, Flint Hill Subdivision, and the southeast corner of Lot 25, said subdivision; thence from said iron pin found, which iron pin found is the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING, running North 89 degrees 21 minutes East 184.82 feet to an iron pin found; thence South 7 degrees

The Covington News 49 minutes East 210.0 feet to an iron pin placed; thence South 89 degrees 08 minutes West 203.80 feet to an iron pin placed; thence North 2 degrees 38 minutes West 209.26 feet to an iron pin found, which iron pin found is the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. Said tract contains .93 acres according to the above survey Said property is known as 50 Flint Hill Drive, Oxford, GA 30054, together with all fixtures and personal property attached to and constituting a part of said property, if any.

Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, whether or not now due and payable), the right of redemption of any taxing authority, any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above.

The proceeds of said sale will be applied to the payment of said indebtedness and all expenses of said sale as provided in said Deed, and the balance, if any, will be distributed as provided by law.

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 secured creditor.

The property is or may be in the possession of James Klika, successor in interest or tenant(s).

U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp., Home Equity Asset Trust 20044, Home Equity Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2004-4 as Attorney-in-Fact for James Klika File no. 12-036100 SHAPIRO, SWERTFEGER & HASTY, LLP* Attorneys and Counselors at Law 2872 Woodcock Blvd., Suite 100 Atlanta, GA 30341-3941 (770) 220-2535/KMM www.swertfeger.net *THE LAW FIRM IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. [FC-NOS] Public Notice #106610 2/1,8,15,22,3/1 STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF NEWTON NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER Because of a default in the payment of the indebtedness secured by a Security Deed executed by Jeffrey D. Simmons to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Shelter Mortgage Company, LLC dba Fairfield Mtg dated June 5, 2008, and recorded in Deed Book 2615, Page 368, Newton County Records, said Security Deed having been last sold, assigned, transferred and conveyed to Wells Fargo Bank, NA by Assignment, securing a Note in the original principal amount of $107,808.00, the holder thereof pursuant to said Deed and Note thereby secured has declared the entire amount of said indebtedness due and payable and, pursuant to the power of sale contained in said Deed, will on the first Tuesday, March 3, 2015, during the legal hours of sale, before the Courthouse door in said County, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, the property described in said Deed, to-wit: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 8, 10th District, Newton County, Georgia. and being shown as Lot 17, Phase Three, Laurel Ridge Subdivision, as per plat recorded in Plat Book 26, page 277, Public Records of Newton County, Georgia, which plat is by reference thereto incorporated herein and made a part hereof for a more particular and complete description.

Said property is known as 190 Laurel Way, Covington, GA 30016, together with all fixtures and personal property attached to and constituting a part of said property, if any.

Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, whether or not now due and payable), the right of redemption of any taxing authority, any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above.

The proceeds of said sale will be applied to the payment of said indebtedness and all expenses of said sale as provided in said Deed, and the balance, if any, will be distributed as provided by law.

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 secured creditor.

The property is or may be in the possession of Jeffrey D. Simmons, successor in interest or tenant(s).

Wells Fargo Bank, NA as Attorney-in-Fact for Jeffrey D. Simmons File no. 15-050651 SHAPIRO, SWERTFEGER & HASTY, LLP* Attorneys and Counselors at Law 2872 Woodcock Blvd., Suite 100 Atlanta, GA 30341-3941 (770) 220-2535/KLM www.swertfeger.net *THE LAW FIRM IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL

BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. [FC-NOS] Public Notice #106607 2/1,8,15,22,3/1 STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF NEWTON NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER Because of a default in the payment of the indebtedness secured by a Security Deed executed by Justin R. McVey and Ashley N. McVey to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Towne Mortgage Company DBA AmeriCU Mortgage dated August 16, 2011, and recorded in Deed Book 2932, Page 552, Newton County Records, said Security Deed having been last sold, assigned, transferred and conveyed to Wells Fargo Bank, NA

by Assignment, securing a Note in the original principal amount of $132,319.00, the holder thereof pursuant to said Deed and Note thereby secured has declared the entire amount of said indebtedness due and payable and, pursuant to the power of sale contained in said Deed, will on the first Tuesday, March 3, 2015, during the legal hours of sale, before the Courthouse door in said County, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, the property described in said Deed, to-wit: ALL THAT PARCEL OF LAND IN NEWTON COUNTY, STATE OF GEORGIA, AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN DEED BOOK 2638, PAGE 166, ID# 483870010, BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT 118, RIVERBROOKE PLANTATION, FILED IN PLAT BOOK 30, PAGE 237.

ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOTS 96 AND 97, 8TH DISTRICT, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA, AND BEING SHOWN AS LOT 118, UNIT ONE, RIVERBROOKE PLANTATION, ON A PLAT OF SURVEY OF SAME RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 30, PAGE 237, PUBLIC RECORDS OF NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA, WHICH PLAT IS BY REFERENCE THERETO INCORPORATED HEREIN AND MADE A PART HEREOF FOR A MORE PARTICULAR AND COMPLETE DESCRIPTION.

BY FEE SIMPLE DEED FROM BEST BUILT HOMES, INC. AS SET FORTH IN DEED BOOK 2638, PAGE 166 DATED 08/15/2008 AND RECORDED 08/19/2008, NEWTON COUNTY RECORDS, STATE OF GEORGIA. Said property is known as 105 Riverbrooke Trl, Covington, GA 30016, together with all fixtures and personal property attached to and constituting a part of said property, if any.

Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, whether or not now due and payable), the right of redemption of any taxing authority, any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above.

The proceeds of said sale will be applied to the payment of said indebtedness and all expenses of said sale as provided in said Deed, and the balance, if any, will be distributed as provided by law.

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 secured creditor.

The property is or may be in the possession of Justin R. McVey and Ashley N. McVey, successor in interest or tenant(s).

Wells Fargo Bank, NA as Attorney-in-Fact for Justin R. McVey and Ashley N. McVey File no. 14-050173 SHAPIRO, SWERTFEGER & HASTY, LLP* Attorneys and Counselors at Law 2872 Woodcock Blvd., Suite 100 Atlanta, GA 30341-3941 (770) 220-2535/KLM www.swertfeger.net *THE LAW FIRM IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. [FC-NOS] Public Notice #106571 1/25,2/1,8,15,22,3/1 STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF NEWTON NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a Security Deed from DOUGLAS E. DICKSON and DIANE C. DICKSON to LIBERTY NATIONAL BANK N/K/A UNITED COMMUNITY BANK, dated September 8, 2003, recorded September 10, 2003, in Deed Book 1523, Page 174, Newton County, Georgia records, as last modified

by Modification of Security Deed dated August 26, 2014, recorded in Deed Book 3263, Page 380, Newton County, Georgia records; also that certain Assignment of Rents dated September 8, 2003, recorded in Deed Book 1523, Page 183, Newton County, Georgia records, said Security Deed being given to secure a Note from DOUGLAS E. DICKSON D/B/A D&D PROPERTIES and DIANE C. DICKSON dated August 26, 2014, in the original principal amount of Fifty One Thousand One Hundred Sixty Seven and 69/100 ($51,167.69) Dollars, with interest from date at a rate per cent per annum on the unpaid balance until paid; there will be sold by the undersigned at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the Courthouse door at Newton County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in March, 2015, the following described property: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in the City of Covington, Newton County,

Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015 Page 7D Georgia, being a part of the Cherry Valley Subdivision and shown on that plat of survey thereof recorded in Plat Book 9, Page 32, in the Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Newton County, Georgia, which plat is by reference thereto incorporated therein and made a part hereof, and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning on the southern line of the right-of-way of Cherry Valley Drive at a point 547.1 feet, as measured in an eastern and northeastern direction along the southern and southeastern line of the right-of-way of said Cherry Valley Drive, from its intersection with the eastern line of the rightof-way of Monticello Street, which point of beginning further described as being the northeastern corner of property now or formerly of James L. Harper; thence in an eastern direction along the southern line of right-of-way of said Cherry Valley Drive a distance of 100.00 feet; thence in a southern direction a distance of 214.7 feet to the property now or formerly of Gerald Malcom; thence South 62 degrees 27 minutes West along the line of said property now or formerly of Malcom a distance of 120.5 feet; thence North 06 degrees 21 minutes East along the eastern line of the property now or formerly of Alverna Ford and the eastern line of said property now or formerly of James L. Harper a total distance of 277.1 feet to the Point of Beginning; and being improved property with a rock and frame dwelling house situated thereon.

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, easements, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above.

To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is DOUGLAS E. DICKSON and DIANE C. DICKSON or a tenant or tenants.

UNITED COMMUNITY BANK S/B/M LIBERTY NATIONAL BANK, as attorney in Fact for DOUGLAS E. DICKSON and DIANE C. DICKSON L. Lou Allen Stites & Harbison, PLLC 520 West Main Street Blue Ridge, Georgia 30513 (706) 632-7923 File No. 7484A-03711 Public Notice #106658 2/8,15,22,3/1 STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF NEWTON NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by Julia E. Green and Winston Green, Jr. to IndyMac Bank, F.S.B., a federally chartered savings bank, dated November 13, 2003, recorded on December 10, 2003 in Deed Book 1580, Page 350, Newton County, Georgia Records, said Security Deed having been last sold, assigned, transferred and conveyed to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for IndyMac INDX Mortgage Loan Trust 2004-AR10, Mortgage PassThrough Certificates, Series 2004AR10, the secured creditor, by Assignment conveying the afterdescribed property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of Three Hundred Seventy-Six Thousand and 00/100 DOLLARS ($376,000.00), with interest thereon as set forth therein, the holder thereof pursuant to said Deed and Note thereby secured has declared the entire amount of said indebtedness due and payable and, pursuant to the power of sale contained in said Deed, will on March 3, 2015 during the legal hours of sale, before the Courthouse door in said County, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, the property described in said Deed, to-wit: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 403 of the 16th District, Newton County, Georgia, being Lot 22, Highlands Forest, as per plat recorded in Plat Book 34, Page 163, Newton County, Georgia Records, said Plat being incorporated herein and made reference hereto.

Said property is known as 105 Highlands Forest Lane, Oxford, GA 30054, together with all fixtures and personal property attached to and constituting a part of said property, if any.

Said property will be sold as the property of Julia E. Green aka Julia F. Green and Winston Green, Jr., the property, to the best information, knowledge and belief of the undersigned, being presently in the possession of Julia E. Green aka Julia F. Green and Winston Green, Jr. or a tenant or tenants. Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), the right of redemption of any taxing authority, any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above. The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the security deed.

Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section

9-13-172.1, which allows for certain procedures regarding the rescission of judicial and non-judicial sales in the State of Georgia, the Deed Under Power and other foreclosure documents may not be provided until final confirmation of the audit of the status of the loan as provided immediately above.

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 Security Deed and by law, including, without limitation, attorneys’ fees. Notice has been given of intention to collect attorneys’ fees and other charges in accordance with the terms of the Note secured by said Deed. The balance, if any, will be distributed as provided by law.

Pursuant to O.C.G.A. 44-14162.2, the name, address and telephone number of the individual or entity who shall have the full authority to negotiate, amend, or modify all terms of the abovedescribed mortgage on behalf of the secured creditor, Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for IndyMac INDX Mortgage Loan Trust 2004-AR10, Mortgage PassThrough Certificates, Series 2004AR10, is as follows: Specialized Loan Servicing LLC, 8742 Lucent Boulevard, Suite 300, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129, 1-800-315-4757.

The foregoing notwithstanding, nothing in O.C.G.A. 44-14-162.2 shall require the secured creditor to negotiate, amend or modify the terms of the mortgage instrument.

Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for IndyMac INDX Mortgage Loan Trust 2004AR10, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2004-AR10 as Attorney in Fact for Julia E. Green and Winston Green, Jr. Morris|Schneider| Wittstadt, LLC 1303 Hightower Trail, Suite 315 Sandy Springs, Georgia 30350 h t t p : / / f o r e c l o su r e . closingsource.net GA-91000590-13 THIS LAW FIRM IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Public Notice #106622 2/8,15,22,3/1 STATE OF GEORGIA NEWTON COUNTY NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER Pursuant to the power of sale contained in a Security Deed from LYNWARD PAUL THOMPSON and DALLAS M. CATRON to PRIME ABODE, LLC, dated 12/20/2013, filed for record 12/26/2013, and recorded in Deed Book 3196, Page 403-408 Newton County, Georgia Records, said Deed to Secure Debt having been given to secure a Note dated December 20, 2013, in the original principal sum of $59,900.00, with interest at the rate specified therein, there will be sold by the undersigned at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the Courthouse door at Newton County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in March, 2015, the following described property: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 3 OF THE 10TH DISTRICT OF NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA BEING LOT 218 OF MOUNTAINVIEW ESTATES, UNIT FOUR, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 33, PAGES 4347 (MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED ON PAGE 45), NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA RECORDS, WHICH PLAT IS INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE AND MADE A PART HEREOF. Said property is commonly known as 285 Mountain Way, Covington Georgia 30016 together with all fixtures and personal property attached to and constituting a part of said property, if any.

The debt secured by said Deed to Secure Debt has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, non-payment of the monthly installments on said loan. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given).

To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the parties in possession of the subject property are: Lynward Paul Thompson and Dallas M. Catron.

The individual or entity that has full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the mortgage with the debtor is: Jeremy A. Moulton, Esq., 925 Railroad Street, Conyers Georgia 30012, 770-483-4406. Please understand that the secured creditor is not required to negotiate, amend, or modify the terms of the mortgage instrument.

The sale will be conducted subject to confirmation the sale is not prohibited by bankruptcy; outstanding ad valorem taxes and/ or assessments, if any; utility liens which may not be of record, if any; and all easements and restrictions of record, if any, having priority over this Security Deed.

Prime Abode, LLC as Attorneyin-Fact for Lynward Paul Thompson and Dallas M. Catron THIS LAW FIRM MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR

THAT PURPOSE. Jeremy A. Moulton, Esq. 925 Railroad Street NW Conyers GA 30012 (770) 483-4406 Public Notice #106676 2/8,15,22,3/1 STATE OF GEORGIACOUNTY OF NEWTON NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER

Court.

This 27th day of January, 2015. /s/ Linda D. Hays Clerk, Superior Court, Newton County, Georgia Public Notice #106696 2/8,15,22,3/1 NOTICE OF AMENDMENT

Because of a default in the payment of the indebtedness secured by a Security Deed executed by Doris Smith to First Franklin A Division of Nat. City Bank of IN dated March 24, 2005, and recorded in Deed Book 1878, Page 465, Newton County Records, said Security Deed having been last sold, assigned, transferred and conveyed to WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-FF6 by Assignment, securing a Note in the original principal amount of $134,900.00, the holder thereof pursuant to said Deed and Note thereby secured has declared the entire amount of said indebtedness due and payable and, pursuant to the power of sale contained in said Deed, will on the first Tuesday, March 3, 2015, during the legal hours of sale, before the Courthouse door in said County, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, the property described in said Deed, to-wit:

An application for a certificate of amendment of its articles of incorporation has been made by The Peoples Bank, Newton County, Georgia, by filing such application with the Department of Banking and Finance in accordance with the applicable provisions of Chapter 1 of Title 7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, known as the “Financial Institutions Code of Georgia.”

The purpose of said articles of amendment is to redesignate the main office of The Peoples Bank, currently at 6124 Highway 278 NE, Covington, Newton County, Georgia to the current Conyers branch office of The Peoples Bank at 1793 Highway 138 SE, Conyers, Rockdale County, Georgia.

All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 153 of the 10th District of Newton County, Georgia and being Lot 37, Creekview Heights, Phase One, as per plat of same filed for record at Plat Book 36, pages 270 through 274, Newton County, Georgia records. The description of said Lot as shown on said plat is by reference, specifically incorporated herein.

Public Notice #106714 2/15,22

Said property is known as 40 Kirkland Meadows, Covington, GA 30016, together with all fixtures and personal property attached to and constituting a part of said property, if any.

Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, whether or not now due and payable), the right of redemption of any taxing authority, any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above.

The proceeds of said sale will be applied to the payment of said indebtedness and all expenses of said sale as provided in said Deed, and the balance, if any, will be distributed as provided by law.

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 secured creditor.

The property is or may be in the possession of Doris Smith, successor in interest or tenant(s).

WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-FF6 as Attorney-inFact for Doris Smith File no. 14-050381 SHAPIRO, SWERTFEGER & HASTY, LLP* Attorneys and Counselors at Law 2872 Woodcock Blvd., Suite 100 Atlanta, GA 30341-3941 (770) 220-2535/SJ www.swertfeger.net *THE LAW FIRM IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. [FC-NOS] SHAPIRO, SWERTFEGER & HASTY, LLP ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT LAW DUKE BUILDING – SUITE 100 2872 WOODCOCK BOULEVARD ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30341 770-220-2535 FAX: 770-220-2921 Public Notice #106599 2/1,8,15,22,3/1

Public Notice IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEWTON COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA RICKY WARDALLY, Plaintiff, Vs. DESHORNE WARDALLY, OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC, AND BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION, Defendants.

Civil Action File No. 2015CV88-1 TO: Deshorne Wardally 11221 NW 1st Court Coral Springs, Florida 33071 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION By order for service by publication dated the 27th day of January, 2015, you are hereby notified that on the 15th day of January, 2015, Ricky Wardally filed a Petition to Quiet Title action.

You are required to file with the Clerk of the Superior Court, and serve upon Petitioner’s attorney, John A. Roberts, Esquire, THE ROBERTS LAW FIRM, P.C., 462 East Paces Ferry Road, N.E., Atlanta, Georgia 30305, an answer in writing within sixty (60) days of the date of the order for publication.

Witness, the Honorable, Eugene M. Benton Judge of this Superior

[7-1-513: Notice is to be published once a week for two consecutive weeks with the first publication occurring within ten days of receipt by the newspaper of the articles of amendment or statement.]

Public Notice “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COVINGTON, GEORGIA, TO AMEND THE COVINGTON MUNICIPAL CODE, ENACTED AND ADOPTED ON THE 16TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2001, AS AMENDED

BY PREVIOUS AMENDMENTS, TO ALTER CERTAIN PROVISION OF TITLE 5 OF THE SAID CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE PURPOSE OF AMENDING SECTION 5.04.040 (OCCUPATION TAX LEVIED) AND SECTION 5.04.080 (PAYMENT OF OCCUPATION TAX – EFFECT OF DELINQUENCY) OF CHAPTER 5.04 (BUSINESS LICENSES AND OCCUPATION TAXES GENERALLY) THEREOF, TO REPEAL CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.” A copy of said proposed ordinance is posted on the bulletin board at the City Hall, 2194 Emory Street, Covington, Georgia.

This 17th day of February, 2015.

THE CITY OF COVINGTON Audra M. Gutierrez City Clerk Public Notice #106743 2/22

Public Sales Auctions PUBLIC SALE Notice is hereby given that Dixie Self Storage located at 1447 Access Road, Covington, Ga. 30014. The Undersigned intend to sell household goods and personal property to enforce imposed lien on said property pursuant to the Georgia Self Storage Facility Act, Georgia Code Section 10-1-210 to 10-4-215. The undersigned will sell at Public Sale to the highest bidder on March 16, 2015 at 10:30 A.M. CASH ONLY, will be accepted at the time of purchase.

Unit 1012, Sherri Lynn Crawford, Household Goods, Furniture, Boxes Unit 2039, Jamie Dawn Phillips, Household Goods, Furniture, Boxes Unit 3024, Myron B,. Carroll, Household Goods, Furniture, Boxes Unit 6012, Joe Asaro, Santiago, Household Goods

Jose

Unit 6037, Charles D. Collins, Household Goods, Furniture, Boxes Sale is subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between Owners and obligated party. We reserve the right to refuse any Bid. Call 770-770-3036.

Public Notice #106736 2/22,3/1

Trade Names APPLICATION TO REGISTER A BUSINESS TO BE CONDUCTED UNDER TRADE NAME, PARTNERSHIP OR OTHERS STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF NEWTON The undersigned does hereby certify that David H Castaneda and Rubenia C Melgar-Mejia conducting a business as Health and Beauty XL Life in the City of Covington, County of Newton, in the State of Georgia, under the name of Health and Beauty XL Life and that the nature of the business is selling health and beauty products and that the names and address of the persons, firms or partnership owning and carrying on said trade or business are: Rubenia C Melgar Castaneda David H Castaneda 440 Shiver Blvd Covington, GA 30016 /s/ David Castaneda Owner /s/ Rubenia C Melgar Public Notice #106719 2/15,22

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