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Burglaries in the city of Covington are down from the same two-month period over the past three years, but the perpetrators of those crimes are of a disturbing age. According to information released by the Covington Police Department, there were 24 people arrested for crimes associated with burglaries from Dec. 1, 2014 to Feb. 13, 2015, and 22 of those individuals were between the ages of 11 and 17. From Dec. 1, 2014 to Feb. 13, 2015, 17 individuals under 18 were arrested for burglaries. There were zero arrests of 18-year-old or younger individuals from Dec. 1, 2013 through Feb. 22, 2014, and five arrests of individuals under 18 from Dec. 1 through Feb. 15. While juvenile arrests were up in the last three years in the two month period between December and January, reported burglaries were down. From Dec. 2012 through Feb.
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15, 2013, there were 39 reported burglaries, down to 27 from Dec. 1, 2013 through Feb. 14, 2014. Among the 24 burglaries from Dec. 1, 2014 through the second week of February, 2015, eight, or 34 percent were residential burglaries with forced entry, and 5 or 21 percent were residential with non-forced entry. For the same period in 2013 and 2014, 10 burglaries were residential with forced entry and nine were residential with non-forced entry. In the two month period of data released by CPD from 2012 to 2013, 22 of the burglaries were residential with forced entry and seven were residential with non-forced entry. Of the 2014-15 residential burglaries, a majority of the burglaries occurred in the southwest corridor of Covington. The combined cost of each burglary reported during the period from Dec. 1, 2014 through Feb. 13, 2015 was $6,932.98 cents,
The city of Social Circle recently voted to dismiss its city manager, Doug White, after 13 years of service. The vote was held during a special called meeting on Monday, Feb. 23, not long after White’s reappointment was tabled from January. “The council made the decision that they wanted to move in another direction,” Social Circle Mayor Hal Dally said. “Doug
County Attorney Tommy Craig has paid off $332,531.60 in unpaid state income taxes and penalties dating back to 2003, but still appears to owe several million over unpaid federal income taxes, records show. Craig has come under scruCRAIG tiny in recent weeks for owing millions to the internal revenue service while billing the county for over $1.1 million for the 2014 calendar year. A lawyer with the Georgia Attorney General’s office told The News that no state law would prevent an individual from working for a county while owing state taxes. To date, Craig appears to have paid off his unpaid employment taxes, which are generally not dischargeable in bankrupcy. Craig also appears to have satisfied liens
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Eastern Newton County is changing and is bound to grow. That was the consensus of most of the over 100 people, including local elected officials, who gathered for a community meeting to learn more about the rumored development of a mega-site on the fringes of their neighborhoods. The meeting, held at the local at Georgia Perimeter College campus, was organized by the Home Owner Associations (HOA) of four nearby subdivisions: Azalea Farms, Surrey Chase, River Cove and St. Andrews. Organizers were quick to share that the meeting was for information only. “Our main goal today is to give information” said David Heilesen, president of the Surrey Chase II HOA. “There’s a lot of information out there, some true, some not true. “We’re not here to lobby for one side or another,” he said, explaining that the purpose of the meeting was to help residents make educated decisions on how to move forward. Heilesen, who is also president and founder of Southern Educational Consulting and Training, worked with Georgia’s QuickStart program on training facilities at the KIA manufacturing plant in West Point. He said that the proposed mega-site in Eastern Newton County was considered one of the best
mega-sites in Georgia, one suited for a large manufacturing/industrial company. It would also have a major impact both positive and negative, on the social, economic and environmental life of the county. In a slide show, Heilesen showed maps of the proposed 1,100-acre site, as well as a map of the Mt. Pleasant Plan, a proposal for a new town near the Georgia Perimeter College campus, and the County’s Brick Store Overlay proposal. Another slide referenced the Thomas and Hutton Engineering Company web site, which reporter that Ralph Forbes vice president and Jason Chambless project manager, in the Savannah office, have been working to determine access needs, how to get utilities onto the site, and compiling environmental data. “That to me means this is more than just talk,” Heilesen said. While one resident called for a petition objecting to developing the mega-site, most expressed interest in having a voice in any future development near them. During a question-and-answer period, Levie Maddox, District 5 representative on the Newton County Board of Commissioners assured those present that there would be opportunities to express concerns at public hearings and meetings. “Unfortunately, the world is finding us and we can’t stop it,” said Social Circle Mayor Hal W. Dally. “You can control what comes in or you can let it run over you. Let’s do it where we
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The Covington Police Department’s Citizens Police Academy began its five-week class Thursday evening with around 20 participants. Citizens gathered at CPD to meet and greet with elected officials and department heads, including Covington Mayor Ronnie Johnston, City Manager Leigh Ann Knight and Covington Police Chief Stacey Cotton for the first evening of the course. The academy was created to help residents of Covington see, understand and interact with the CPD. Participants learn about the available services, resources and programs offered by the department. Among the sessions covered are the struc-
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ture of the police department, patrol functions, criminal investigations, specialized units, firearms training, use of force and use of force considerations. Classes combine lectures, demonstrations and interactive activities. This coming Thursday, the citizens will learn about the patrol unit, including response to calls for service and the Taser. The itinerary for week three includes Special Unit, K-9/SWAT demonstration and evidence. On March 26, the lessons include criminal investigations, crime scene/ evidence. That Saturday, March 28, will be firearms lessons, use of force and a family cookout. The final day of the academy includes the FATS Simulator, teaching judgmental shooting exercises.
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The Covington Fire Department urges homeowners to change the batteries in their smoke alarms as they turn their clocks forward today. Daylight Saving Time began at 2 a.m. today, but for officials with the Covington Fire Department that means it’s a good time to turn to safety. “We at Covington Fire are committed to the safety of our community and would like to offer you the opportunity to have a home safety survey,” CFD Fire Education Specialist Jonathan Fuqua said. “This includes checking and changing the batteries in your smoke alarm or installing a smoke alarm if you need one.” The CFD also offers to come to your home and install a new alarm according to manufacturer’s recommendations. Also, Fuqua said the CFD offers free 9-volt batteries for smoke alarms. Simply stop by the Covington Fire Headquarters at 2101 Pace St. and get your free battery. For further information, contact the CFD at 678-712-9387.
The Newton County Sheriff ’s Office is requesting any information regarding the whereabouts of Ralph Michael Garland, who was reported missing by family members on March 3, 2015. The last date of contact was on Friday, Feb. 27, 2015 at approximately 9 p.m. According to a release from the NCSO he was last seen in the area of the Stewart Community off of Hwy. 36 in Covington. Garland is a 56-year-old white male, 5-feet, 8-inches tall, weighs about 166 pounds, has brown hair, brown eyes, and tribal tattoos on both arms. He does have a medical condition that may cause him to have a staggered walk and a hump in his back.
Due to G a r l a n d ’s health issues he does take medication although it Garland is not life sustaining. The NCSO did not have a clothing option as of Friday, nor vehicle information as Garland is known to ride with others. There are no circumstances which lead NCSO to believe there is foul play involved. The Newton County Sheriff ’s Office is asking for any family, friends, acquaintances or anyone that may have seen or had contact with Mr. Garland after Friday, Feb. 27, 2015 at approximately 2100 hrs, please contact Sgt. Brent Langley at (678)625-1453.
can all have [a voice]. Let’s work together ...” Major concerns shared by the residents gathered included the impact on traffic flow along 11 and near subdivision entrances, property values and tax rates, and the disruption of existing rural lifestyles. Many residents expressed support of reviving the county’s 2013-14 Brick Store Overlay ordinance, which would require commercial developers to adhere to aesthetically pleasing and well-landscaped guidelines and use high-quality materials in building. The proposed site sits north of I-20 with County Route 11 forming the borders on the south and east, and spreads into the city limits of Social Circle. The 1,100 acres under consideration is currently held by three owners: Alcovy Plantation, LLC; BPV Real Estate, LLC; and a private family. Currently, the acreage is zoned for agricultural use. That would have to change before any manufacturing or industrial site could be developed, Heilesen said. “We haven’t been asked to change zoning,” said Keith Ellis chair of Newton County Board of Commissioners. “[The mega-site] is a long way from ever coming to be. “ Because the acreage lies in both unincorporated Newton County and within the city limits of Social Circle, the latter could annex it. If that happened, Ellis said, the commissioners would not have authority over development.
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Covington Mayor Ronnie Johnston visited Cousins Middle School Friday to answer questions from students. Questions ranging from “how much does a mayor earn a year?” to “what do you do about the haters?” were part of the inquiries made in the Q&A session, featuring roughly 100 students. Mayor Johnston said he enjoys the random questions because it’s a way to educate students about politics and the beautiful city of Covington. One middle school student asked the mayor if he thought Covington has lost the southern charm, to which the Johnston replied. “No, I think we are one of the few cities that works hard to preserve our rich history.”
Covington moves closer to utilities, bar changes SANDRA BRANDS news@covnews.com
Three ordinances, each written to amend provisions of the electric system and water system, were read for the first time at the Covington City Council meeting on March 2. The change could reduce city revenue by up to $700,000. Covington City Manager Leigh Anne Knight said the changes would make city utilities more competitive with other utilities companies, adding a new tier to electric and water system rates for large commercial and industrial users. The current rate structure charges customers using over 50,000 gallons per day $5.70. That rate would drop to $5.45 if the
ordinance passes. The electric rate structure would drop the current rate of 7.6 cents per kilowatt hour to 6.8 cents for large industries. “The idea being,” said Mayor Ronnie Johnston, “to bring business into the communities and to keep existing industries is here.” The third ordinance, which repeals conflicting ordinances and clarifies definitions of prohibited activities at eat-in restaurants and food services, was reviewed at the recommendation of Police Chief Stacey L. Cotton. The clarification primarily addressed the percentage of alcohol sales allowed as well as the percentage of the square feet of a dance floor. Cotton said that there were no issues currently, it could be in the future. “Once we get
this in place, we can move forward, while making sure the city gets the taxes it needs.” Following another reading of the three ordinances, the council can then vote for or against them. A fourth ordinance, amending the code on delinquency on the payment of occupancy tax, was unanimously approved after its final reading. Changes to the city’s human resources policies on military leave, drug and alcohol use and workers’ compensation were unanimously adopted. Changes adopted included clarification of issues around military live, including re-employment rights and retirement benefit options. The city’s employee drug policy was amended to include a new section on coun-
seling options and consequences for violations of the policy, making them applicable to all employees. An application to sell alcoholic beverages for off-premise consumption was approved for Shell Food Mart-Washington Prime, LLC, on Washington St. City Manager Leigh Anne Knight announced that a citizen’s academy offered by the city police will begin March 5. The class size has been limited to 20 people and is already closed, she said. The academy provides participants with a glimpse into the workings of the department, learn about available services resources and programs, and introduce residents to members of the police department.
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With the Class of 2015’s graduation approaching Alcovy High School announced its top 10 graduates, and Valedictorian and Salutatorian recently. Alex Yang, who plans on attending the University of Florida and studying computer science, was named Valedictorian. Elise McDonald, going to the University of Georgia to study fish and wildlife biology, was named Salutatorian. The Alcovy Class of 2015 Top 10 graduates, their college of choice and intended major: · Alex Yang, University of Florida, Computer Science · Elise McDonald, University of Georgia, Fish and Wildlife Biology · Carina Barreto Roballo, Oglethorpe, International Studies · Katelynn Holland, Kennessaw State or Georgia State, Biology · Logan House, University of Georgia, Forestry · Vadim Svirida, Georgia Regents University, Biology · Kennedy Carter, Auburn, Hospitality and Tourism · Alexander Parish, University of Georgia, Mechanical Engineering · Rebecca Merrell, Armstrong State University, Biology and Psychology · Whitney Jeanty, University of Georgia, Graphic Design
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REMEMBERING OUR UNSUNG HEROES It was beautiful weather Saturday for the annual “We Ride To Provide” K9 memorial. The crowd of women, children and law-enforcement personnel stood in somber silence, remembering the lives of the fallen K9 heroes of 2014. Holly Cripps, founder of “We Ride To Provide”, says this is one time of year they take thetime to pause and think of the K9 heroes who save lives every year across the world. Although there were melancholy moments in the event, there were also laughter and fellowship. After the service those attending were treated to hotdogs, hamburgers and refreshments.
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CAIRO — At Tuesday night’s meeting of the Grady County Commission, the board hired Laura Wahoske Benz LLC as a consultant for Tired Creek Lake and point of contact with the Army Corps of Engineers. Previously, this work was done by Benz as an employee of the Law Office of Wm. Thomas Craig. Craig is under fire for being paid with taxpayers money while owing millions to the IRS. Benz said of her duties with the county, it “doesn’t change anything except that I don’t work for Tommy Craig anymore,” said Benz after the meeting. Benz had been employed by Craig since August 2003 before resigning more than a week ago. Grady County Commission Chair LaFaye Copeland was asked if the county’s hiring of Benz meant the county was no longer working with Craig. Her response was “She (Benz) is on her own.” Until Tuesday, Craig’s law firm was the consultant with Grady County and the liaison between the coun-
ty and the Army Corps of Engineers instrumental in obtaining the 2010 permit for Tired Creek Lake. Craig is also the county attorney for Newton County. An investigative reporter with 11Alive News in Newton, Catie Beck, reported that public records showed Craig owed IRS tax liens adding up to several million dollars despite a 2014 income of $1 million
from Newton County and $74,143.44 from Grady County, in addition to other consulting income. In Grady County alone, Craig was paid $1,074,366.07 since 2006, according to Grady County Clerk Carrie Kines. When asked if the controversy was part of her decision to leave, Benz only said, “It was just time to move on.”
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New business licenses HOME OCCUPATION East Atlanta Dance LLC, 30 Fair Ridge Ct, Covington, 10/07/2014, 404425-3181, Jessica Tamburro Morris General Labor Contractor 20 Bermuda Cir Covington, 12/29/2014 770-784-9793 Mr Morris Harold Dyer Impressions By Hallie, 195 Paines Crossing Rd, Social Circle, 01/07/2015, 678-643-2173, Mrs Hallie E Trainor Clean Cut Lawn Care LLC, 30 Ardella Dr, Covington, 12/29/2014, 678342-9680, Mr John Vadala Ebene-zer Construction, 2020 Old Concord Dr, Covington, 01/07/2015, 404-747-4828, Mario A Robledo Procrete Atlanta, 35 White Laurel Ln, Covington, 12/29/2014, 404-6808168, Mr Horace Dyer Get Yanked Bait Co, 195 Dunning Keep, Covington, 01/02/2015, 770-8831800, Mr Mark A Bishop Lindco Sales LLC, 150 Christian Woods Dr, Conyers, 01/07/2015, 678-6142951, Ms Linda K Chumley Forever Bloomz, 943 Lake Stone Lea Dr, Oxford, 12/29/2014, 770-2060331, Mrs Kim Wilbanks AL-B Electrical Services LLC, 400 Shiver Blvd, Covington, 12/08/2014, 770-605-6194, Mr Alexander Brock Brown Mobile Services LLC, 170 Wisteria Way, Covington, 01/02/2015, 404-319-7687, Demetrius & Monique Brown Living in the F.O.G. LLC, 205 Millcrest Dr, Covington, 12/30/2014, 877884-3364, Mary A Brooks Gary Moseley Electric, 95 Spillers Ln, Covington, 01/08/2015, 770-7861689, Mr Gary Moseley Keith Smith Electric, 130 Rivershoals Ct, Covington, 01/05/2015, 770-7152029, Robert Keith Smith Montgomery Air, 75 River Birch Dr, Oxford, 01/08/2015, 770-596-8337, Mr Henry M Rosser C2MG LLC, 760 Cowan Rd, Covington, 12/17/2014, 678-625-9510, Mr Winfred A. Cartwright Axess Electric, 190 Country Walk, Social Cir, 01/22/2015, 404-606-8676, Mr Brittan L Unger Alexander Southern Trucking LLC, 764 Mt Tabor Rd, Oxford, 01/22/2015, 678-684-8371, Peter Alexander
In previous articles, I reviewed both the positives and negatives of using life insurance as an investment vehicle. This time, I would like to discuss what life insurance does best as an MIKE LASSITER investment, and that is, COLUMNIST self-completion at any time while the contract is inforce. I’m omitting Term insurance from this piece as it doesn’t provide permanent protection. The reason Term insurance is so inexpensive is you will probably outlive the years of coverage. It’s the best product to own, however, to protect against premature death. When you buy Permanent Life insurance, the first consideration is how much do you pay every year to buy that dollar of lifetime protection? Simply divide the premium by the face amount and you have your cost. As an example, a male, age 60, buys a $100,000 Permanent life policy with a $1,500 annual premium. This dollar costs 1.5 cents per year. If he lives to 85 (his life expectancy) this dollar over time costs 37.5 cents. Joint Life or Second-to-Die life insurance means exactly what it says. It is priced at a deeper discount than individual coverage and can be a vital part of your financial plan. Level Premium life insurance can be an excellent vehicle for many situations. Here are a few: – Income Tax Recovery Anyone who believes income taxes will be lower in the future, stand on your head. Income taxes are the largest piece of the revenue pie, so the government will go there first to increase revenues. If your retirement plan totals $500,000, all of it will be taxable as ordinary income. Life insurance can pay this bill at a big discount. – “Pension Max” When you approach retirement, one of your payout options will be “Joint and Survivor” which will continue your payout should you predecease your spouse. The negative is your benefit can be reduced by several hundred dollars a month. The “Life Only” option provides the highest benefit but when your life ends, the payments end. A life policy funded with the additional payout from the Life Only option will continue the higher
payout while living plus provide a tax-free benefit for your surviving spouse. – Gift programs for children and grandchildren
Parents wishing to guarantee an estate for children and maybe their grandchildren can utilize life insurance as the funding vehicle. Again, these dollars can be provided at a significant discount. It’s important to have a Trustee/Guardian named for minor children and possibly an age restriction to guard against giving funds to a youngster who might end up in a motorcycle gang! – Charitable Bequest Very few of us do not donate to a favored charity whether it be school, church, civic, veterans, etc. Being able to give a cash bequest at a significant discount over time plus receive a tax deduction for the premium can be very appealing. Product design will be a key component in estimating your cost over time. No-Lapse Guarantee products usually perform quite well for these needs. If you have adequate cash flow, a Participating (dividend paying) policy may allow you to shorten your premium paying period. The other important points will be your insurability. If your doctor has given you nine months to live, you are no longer a standard risk! Sarcasm aside, a Second-to-Die policy can be very helpful when one of the applicants has significant health history. The insurance carrier will be more concerned with underwriting the probable survivor. Having a policy owned by a third party, whether an individual or a trust removes the asset from your estate. If coverage is applied for by a third party, that is effective from day one. If an existing policy is transferred to a new owner, the insured must live for three years to prevent the asset from being included in the insured’s estate. Going back to my first paragraph you might be thinking, “This stuff isn’t an investment.” Wrong! Protecting your family and loved ones by purchasing dollars for future delivery at a discount is the best investment you can make. Show me something else that promises the full benefit, income tax free, after just one payment. Life insurance should always be a part of your financial plan. Mike Lassiter is a Chartered Life Underwriter and Chartered Financial Consultant. He is a Licensed Insurance Counselor and a Registered Investment Advisor. He can be reached locally at 770-786-2781.
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our thoughts Where’s the transparency? The Association County Commissioners of Georgia is once again trying to get the state’s General Assembly to make it harder for Georgia’s residents to keep up with what is going on in the governments they support. Senate Bill 186 was approved by the senate’s State and Local Government Oversight Committee on Wednesday and sent to the Rules Committee for consideration. It would allow local governments to post public notices mandated by law on internet sites established and controlled by the government rather than having them published in a newspaper designated as the county’s legal organ. Those pushing approval of the legislation, most notably the state’s county commission association, want us to believe that they do so as a means of saving money. That is not the case. The dollars involved in the discussion are minuscule in relation to what governments annually spend. The intent and purpose is to take one more step to keep the public in the dark. In fair disclosure, we must acknowledge that this newspaper in the legal organ for the county and benefits financially from the publication of such notices. The rate for public notices is established by state law, not by the newspaper, and is the same regardless of the size of a newspaper. The Newton County government’s general fund budget for the year 2014 is $47,723,897 million. In 2014, the expense for the publication of legal notices by the county was about $4,000. This is not a big ticket item for local governments. Information presented at Wednesday’s committee meeting indicated that the average for about half of Georgia’s counties is less than $1,000 a year. The legislation now pending in the senate would allow government entities and constitutional officers the option of publishing legal notifications in the legal organ, or posting them online on government web sites. For many of those governments, the cost of personnel, web site maintenance, buying and updating software, and archiving systems will exceed their current cost of publication. But again, it’s not about the money. It’s about control of, and access to, information. If the legislation is approved and governments take advantage of the alternative, you will have to have internet access to see mandated public notices such as county budgets, calls to election, grand jury presentments, and bid requests for county projects. Though it may be hard for some to believe, there are still those in our community who do not have such access. The law would leave them in the dark. If the legislation is approved, there will be total confusion over where and how the public can find such information. A county notice would be at one internet address, a city notice somewhere else. School systems over here, airport authorities over there. And nongovernmental notices, such as foreclosures, would still be in the printed edition of the legal organ, at least for now. If the legislation is approved, governments would be totally in charge of access to the information. “Sorry, the county’s server was down that week,” may become a convenient excuse for failure to notify the public of a timely event. When was the last time a newspaper serving as the legal organ in any Georgia county was unavailable for review? If the legislation is approved, governments will have to go to great lengths to be able to archive electronic data and maintain those archives over time in order to prove compliance with the state’s public notice laws. Want to challenge the validity of a government bidding process from last year? Well, the government is the repository of all that information. And we all know that electronic data can be manipulated and changed, unlike a printed copy of a newspaper which provides a truly permanent record of what was published. This effort isn’t new. Just about every session of the Legislature sees some measure discussed or introduced which would limit access to government placed public notices by removing them from legal organs. This idea is a solution in search of a problem, a means of fixing something that isn’t broken. The state’s current laws on publishing of public notices provide the best possible means of keeping the largest number of people truly informed at the most reasonable costs. For those who prefer, internet access to such notices is already available on our own web site in addition all of Georgia’s legal organs post them online through a web site maintained by the Georgia Press Association, at no additional charge to anyone. But those same notices are also in print, where they can’t be changed, nor their existence challenged. For elected officials, SB 186 is a win-win. It provides the opportunity for total government control of access to mandated public information, and it offers a chance to take money away from those meddlesome newspapers that are always looking for ways to embarrass those serving in public office. The people of Georgia are smart enough to understand the self-serving intent behind such legislation and to see through the thin smokescreen in which it is being hidden. We hope our legislators have enough respect for their constituents to vote against this ill-conceived proposal if they get the opportunity to do so. We encourage you to let your state senators and representatives know that you are not in favor of putting the fox in charge of the hen house when it comes to the public’s access to government information.
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One Newton County Dear editor, They all expect government to be responsive and efFor the last nine months I have been on a journey of ex- fective. They are all frustrated with the dysfunction, acploration of Newton County and its residents. I set out to rimony, partisanship and inaction of local government to discover how Newton County 15 years into the 21st centu- deal with the issues they see as evident. Most believe that ry differs from the rural county of my youth situated in the government has a cost, and if that cost is shared equitably years just after the middle of the twentieth century. The and the funds for that cost expended efficiently and wisely, Newton County of my earliest political awareness in 1960 almost all are willing contribute in the form of taxes. had a population of just 20,000 people, most of whom had All want to be secure in their persons and property, their been born in Newton County. children to receive a quality education which trains them Today the population of our county exceeds 100,000 resi- to compete for and perform living wage jobs, the roads dents, comprised in large part by people not born in Newton they travel to be passable and safe, the air they breathe and County. The population, traffic and school enrollment sta- the water they drink to be clean, the trash to be disposed tistics paint a picture of two distinct Newton Counties — of in a safe and effective manner, and, in general, for the the densely populated one west of the Yellow River where government they fund to function. minority immigrants to the county settled in medium denAs a life-long black citizen from Highway 162 noted in a sity subdivisions developed during the citizen comment section on the strucboom years of the late 1990’s and early ture of government, they want the per2000’s, and the sparsely populated one son they vote for to be responsive and They are all east of the Alcovy River made up large responsible, and they expect that elecof tracts of raw land that were in my tions have consequences. The voters frustrated with the youth operating farms and the estate expect the people they elect to serve dysfunction, acrimony, lots developed in recent years from in the job to which they are elected with the powers and obligations the those fallow tracts. Located In between partisanship and inaction job had when the people voted. They lies Covington, the commercial and inof local government to sense it is undemocratic for a board to stitutional center of the county which is alter the powers of the elected chairbest described as a growing small town deal with the issues they man simply because they don’t agree of about 13,000 residents which is expesee as evident. ” with the chair. In our system of govriencing something of a renaissance. ernment, the voters select the person But as is almost always the case, there for the job, and do not build the job is much more to the story of Newton County than just the raw statistical data. Behind each of around the person. If the occupant of the job is ineffective those unique little data points is a family of real people, and or makes poor political decisions, the voters will judge that they, much more than the lines on a chart or last year’s elec- official in the next election. All the people I listened to shared very similar aspiration returns, hold the truth of where Newton County stands tions, which can best be summed up as their universal today and what its future can hold. It was a curiosity about those people that led me to begin desire that their children and grandchildren have the opmy metaphorical journey. And so I have visited with in- portunity for a better life than they did. They want job dividuals, new and old to Newton County, attended town opportunities that offer a living wage, a sense of self achall meetings in the east and the west, participated in dis- complishment and the possibility for advancement. Alcussion groups on specific and general issues, sought out most everyone values shopping, dining and entertainment the opinions of the elected and the electors and listened options as much as the size lot they occupy. And those to the citizen comments at numerous government meet- amenities such as recreational facilities, a civic center and ings in an effort to discover who these citizens of Newton passive parks are high on their list of requirements when talking about quality of life. County are and what are they concerned about. Our citizens, from the east or the west, want to be a I, like most of the people I talked with, have accepted the premise that there is some fundamental difference in the part of something bigger than themselves, starting with make-up of the two Newton Counties. What I discovered a neighborhood and progressing to a community and ulis that the premise is at best only a misperception. Almost timately a county. Yes, we have to introduce the old timeveryone I met and heard, whether in the east or the west, ers and the immigrants and assimilate the new residents shared the same values, expected the same thing from gov- into our community. But clearly, the answer is neither to abandon west Newton County nor to build a wall around ernment and had the same aspirations for their children. First and foremost, the people of Newton County, irre- east Newton County. For in the end, I suspect we will spective of where they were born or the size lot or house realize, as the founders of our country did, that we can all in which they reside, share the same values of family, com- hang together or the east and west can hang separately, munity, country and church. Whether they congregate in but for Newton County to avoid the pitfalls which have the established downtown churches of Covington, the old trapped other counties that have gone through the develcountry churches of rural Newton County or store front opmental pattern we are entering, we must become one churches scattered across Newton County, people worship Newton County again. — Phil Johnson their God and share the same values of right and wrong.
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Landfill flashback to 2050 plan Dear Editor, Remember the 2050 Plan? It was developed out of sight of public input by a group of local officials with the help of a selected set of experts not from here and offered as the one and only option for our future. The commissioners took a while to finally get what everybody else saw right away, that this backroom plan was unacceptable and unworkable. Sadly, the Newton County BoC seems to have forgotten those lessons from just a few months ago. They now appear to be using the identical tactics of backroom planning that excluded public input to put forth one and only one option for addressing the county’s self-inflicted landfill mess. The details of the landfill problem are way too complicated to address here, but briefly it involves a lawsuit the county lost to East Georgia Land & Development Co. ($20M), 424 acres of land adjacent to the current landfill owned by East Georgia, and mandated cleanup for violation of environmental regulations for groundwater contamination and methane gas emissions in the current landfill ($35M). Please see this article for an overview: http://www.covnews.com/section/1/article/57643/ The BoC is now trying to sell the public, based on the recommendations of their chosen experts, that the only option is for the county to buy the 424 acres from East Georgia to triple the size of the current landfill; designate the expanded site as a regional landfill that will take in up to 10 times current levels of waste tons per day (to come from other counties in Georgia); then turn over operation of the expanded regional landfill to a private company (Green Hill P3). Lots of trucks, lots of garbage. The value of this expanded landfill may be approximated by multiplying the charge per ton ($32-$40), times the number of tons per day (1000 minimum up to 2000 possibly as Green Hill push for profits for their shareholders - there is no limit imposed in the current proposal), times days operated per year (300) times number of years (25) of the agreement with Green Hill. This gives a range of $240,000,000 to $600,000,000. For this potential half-billion dollar asset, Green Hill will generously pay for the cost of the lawsuit, the purchase of the land, the environmental cleanup, funding a post closure assurance fund and a small percentage of revenue payback in various forms to the county - a total probably under $100M. A good deal for Green Hill - about 20 cents on the dollar - not so much for Newton County. If we don’t rush to judgment and take reasonable time, better options can no doubt be negotiated. I am sure the BoC want the best solution. And some of us want to help. Among several fundamental questions are: - Was this put out to bid to other companies? What other options are there that do not risk making Newton county best known for its huge garbage dump? -What studies have been done on the impacts to at-
tracting high income earners, housing, tourism, quality of life, etc., in other counties with regional garbage dumps? Is this something to aspire to? - How can such a complex situation and proposal possibly be justly vetted by the public in the space of one work session (held 3/3/15) and one planned public hearing scheduled 3/12/15? - How is it that the BoC now wants to use the East Georgia 424 acres to create a regional landfill when the entire $20M lawsuit was undertaken over the course of 17 years to prevent that very thing? - Has an independent environmental study been done to assess the impact of this proposed expansion and land use, especially considering the proximity to established communities, the Yellow River, groundwater and downstream impacts? - What in this plan supports increasing recycling in the county from 2% to 60%? - Why is the operation of the 11 county collection points not subject to open bid? - Has an independent engineer reviewed this plan along with some other possible options? - How will the true environmental, health and economic impacts on the surrounding Springhill community be addressed? -What will be contributed to clean up the Yellow River and address groundwater contamination from past, current and any future leachate from the landfill? - Since the county will still own the landfill, what are the liabilities for the county (read: tax on citizens) of this expanded operation and all the current obligations if Green Hill P3 fails and goes bankrupt? We need an open, transparent process to address these and other questions and formulate the best solution. The public hearing is scheduled for 7:00pm, March 12, at the old courthouse on the square in Covington. As Americans, you of course have the right to remain asleep and watch TV rather than pay attention or get involved in such matters that impact you and your community. However, you might want to wake up and pay attention to this. Just saying. — Steve Brown
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Newton County’s Board of Commissioners is under pressure to accept a settlement to privatize operation of the public landfill or face a lawsuit that could cost the county tens of millions. Jim Baker, head of the East Georgia Land and Development Company, which recently won the right to apply for a permit to build a private landfill next to the county’s after more than 17 years of legal wrangling, made it clear he would not hold back if the county balks. “This is about me not suing the county,” said Baker, who estimated potential damages at about $25 million. “You can’t take my property for seventeen and a half years and not pay me for it.” “If this deal blows away, not only is the county going to get a lawsuit, but we’re going to go after the landfill,” he said. The proposed deal would see the county lease the landfill to the newly-formed Green Hill P3 and use $8.5 million of those payments to buy East Georgia’s 424 acres, preventing the construction of a private landfill. Green Hill would also make payments directly to East Georgia, Baker said, to offset the company’s losses over the years. He would not disclose how much Green Hill would pay to his company. The settlement was prepared by Macon attorney Bob Norman on behalf of both Newton County and East Georgia, with both parties splitting his legal fees. Engineer Bill Hodges has also been jointly retained, and would act as a consulting engineer for Green Hill if the settlement is approved. The tripartite deal would make it impossible for the county to bid out operation of the landfill to other companies. Baker said Green Hill was backed by RLS Investments and Consulting--the same Jacksonville family group that invested in Advanced Disposal, the original company with which he had planned to work before the plan got caught up in court. He characterized the proposed deal as a “win-win,” given the county’s poor financial operation of the landfill, which runs an increasing deficit of about $1 million a year. Under the settlement, Green Hill would take financial responsibility for upgrading and maintaining the landfill, and also contribute to closure costs. The direct financial relationship between Green Hill and East Georgia was not discussed at Tuesday’s work session. Baker said that if the county attempted to bring in another operator, that company would “be involved in a big old lawsuit.” At stake in control of the landfill is hun-
dreds of millions of dollars. According to the most recent remaining capacity report on file with the Georgia Environmental Protection Division, the landfill is currently taking in about 79,000 tons of waste annually. At this rate, the EPD estimates the landfill could operate for another 77 years (the report was completed in August). Green Hill plans to expand operations by bringing in waste from other Georgia counties, but even if the current disposal rates and tipping fees remained the same, the landfill would bring in at least $200,000,000 over its remaining lifetime. Given the landfill’s lucrative potential, several people with knowledge of the county’s solid waste operations blamed at least some of its financial problems on 10 free recycling centers. “The operation of those centers is a cost to the county that they don’t charge for,” said John Gardner of Smith Gardner, an engineering firm that has consulted for the county on the landfill. “What local commissioner wants to be responsible for raising everyone’s fees?” “If the county really wants to know the value of [the landfill], they need an outside opinion,” he added. That sentiment was echoed by Bob Krasko, a hydrogeologist who has also consulted for the county and helped design the corrective action plan that was approved by the EPD to address air and water contamination. A compliance evaluation sent to the EPD in August gave Newton County an “acceptable rating,” saying the implementation of the corrective action plan “reflected a good effort by county personnel to operate the site in compliance with the Rules.” “Private landfills are very, very lucrative, so if the county’s not doing as well…there’s an issue there,” said Krasko. Krasko also said it was a mistake to allow Green Hill’s engineer, Bill Hodges, to act as the only technical consultant. “Who’s presenting the information? I, who have done the groundwork out there for the last eight years, you didn’t hear me speak--I wasn’t invited,” said Krasko. Krasko said certain information that weighed against the deal had been omitted, such as the fact that the county could get several million dollars in reimbursements and matching funds from the state to upgrade the landfill. He also said private methane gas extraction companies would pay to install the systems and split the profits with the county after recuperating costs. Moreover, he added, East Georgia would face an uphill battle permitting a new landfill. Phil Johnson, a local Covington attorney who reviewed the proposed agreement between Green Hill and the county, said he
would like to see the purchase of East Georgia’s land uncoupled from the operation of the existing landfill. “Whether or not East Georgia can generate a good case for damages, I don’t think that’s at all clear,” said Johnson, admitting, however that it was a “risk,” given how much the county has already spent on the case. “The county has won some of the cases…until [the state Supreme Court’s final ruling], there was no demonstrated certainty they had the right to the zoning.” ‘We don’t have enough information yet,” concluded Johnson. “Let’s slow this process down a little and get all the facts on the table.” A public meeting is scheduled for Thursday to discuss the landfill, clearing the way for a vote. County Chair Keith Ellis could not be reached for comment. Commissioners J.C. Henderson, Lanier Sims, John Douglas and Levie Maddox could not immediately be reached for comment. Commissioner Nancy Schulz said she supported an independent review of the proposal and would not vote on Thursday.
RESIDENTS VOICE CONCERNS OVER LANDFILL Several dozen concerned residents of the Spring Hill community gathered at the Good Hope Baptist Church Saturday to voice their concerns about current landfill contamination and a proposed lease agreement with a private waste company. The landfill has been identified as having groundwater and air contamination issues that are being addressed through an approved corrective action plan. However, longtime residents recalled the county’s initial promises when the landfill was built in 1981. “They assured us they were going to do it properly,” said Brenda Mullins. “Over 20 years later, we’re still in the same spot.” “We’re talking about annihilating our community,” she said in reference to a plan that would see a private company take over the landfill and transform it into a statewide landfill. Another resident expressed anger at what changes to the landfill would do to the value of nearby properties, especially in a historically black neighborhood. “We don’t want no playground neither!” Someone shouted to laughter and applause, referring to plans to create a fund for community projects using payments from the company. Commissioner Nancy Schulz, who attended the event, assured the gathering that the board was taking the time to review the terms of the settlement. She also said voting after Thursday’s scheduled meeting was “premature,” and she would not vote then. Organizers reviewed facts about the landfill, read aloud a letter sent to state representatives, and made plans for further community action, including possible legal action. “We need all the support we can muster at this meeting,” said Charles Johnson.
BURGLARY >> FROM FRONT PAGE
according to CPD reports. Among the items stolen were an iPad, two bicycles, electronics, candy, two pit-bull dogs and three firearms that were later recovered. According to CPD information the burglaries occurred on Brown Bridge Road, Jefferson Avenue, Lakeview Drive, Lakeview Place, Laurel Drive, School Street, Spillers Drive, Thrash Street and Washington Street. An analysis on the frequency of burglaries conducted by CPD revealed that between Dec. 1, 2014 and Feb. 13, 2015 burglaries were most frequent on Friday, and were reported to have occurred between 6 p.m. and 8 a.m. the following day.
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>> FROM FRONT PAGE has done a lot of great things, and it wasn’t anything illegal, immoral or unethical.” Dally attributes a lot of the growth in Social Circle to White’s leadership, including the bypass being put in and Dart, Solo and General Mills locating to the area. “The city has progressed tremendously,” Dally said. “We continued to grow, even when other cities weren’t. He was the right shepherd at the right time.” White will remain as interim city manager until March 31. Dally is currently searching for an interim manager to serve while a search for a full time city manager takes place. He said he hopes to have a called meeting in March to present information on an interim manager to the council. “We are in the process of developing exactly what kind of person the council wants in place,” Dally said.
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Front row (left to right): LaToya Shaw, Arthur Holmes, Telly Shaw. Back row (left to right): Nathan Ogle (defensive coordinator), Jeff Cher (Eastside principal), Rick Hurst (head football coach).
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Notable Eastside football alumni Jordan Ritchie – West Georgia All-American, graduated with a degree in criminal justice. Broderick Alexander – Akron graduate. Antarius Terrell – Presbyterian College graduate. Currently working at General Mills Andrico Bailey – Presbyterian College graduate. Current Eagles assistant coach. Justin Wray – Currently attending Fort Valley State. Will graduate soon. James Johnson – William and Mary graduate. Currently an investment banker in Virginia. Zach Johnston – Charleston Southern, led the team in tackles against UGA this year. Graduated, moved back and expected to run Mystic Grill. Kevin Agudo – Went to Furman before entering the military. Others that are still in college, have graduated and/or are still playing college football: Jared Hubbard, Taylor Head, Sheldon Rankins, Shaquille Huff, Colton Smith, Cameron Boyd and more.
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hen you walk through the doors of Eastside’s fieldhouse and look to the left you’ll see the Eagles’ wall of fame peppered with names and photos of football players like Justin Wray, Broderick Alexander, Anderico Bailey, Antarious Terrell, James Johnson, Kevin Agudo, Sheldon Rankins, Taylor Head and more. Wall of fame All of the players on that wall have made a major impact on the team during their respective stints at Eastside. Many of them have come back to Eastside to visit, watch games, talk to current players and participate in drills. “That’s been a huge factor for us because it lets our kids see these guys are going on to play and then come back,” Rick Hurst, Eastside head football coach, said. “Not just make them better players, but make them better human beings. Make them better fathers, make them better husbands, make them better employees, and I think once you can do that your job as a coach is done.” “It’s not just so much going on and playing college football. I think the things that you learn here or in any sports program, I think the things that you’ve learned you can apply them to whatever you do,” Hurst said. “Whether it’s college, whether it’s the professional world or whether it’s military. You tend to draw off the things that you learn from high school sports.” Hurst says that former players keep up with EHS football. He added that he gets messages on his phone and social media sometimes after games congratulating him on a win. Hurst joked that sometimes he doesn’t know who it is sending him the message because players still have his number from when they played, but he doesn’t have their number. Bailey and co. For Hurst, the most important thing is that the kids get an education, but it adds gratification when players come back to speak. “Now they know you can be an Eastside
Eagle, go do other things and still always be an Eagle,” Bailey said about what it means he speaks to current players. “Like I tell them, I wore blue in college. Blue wasn’t my favorite color. It’s my college color, but at the same time I still wore my green. Even when I went off and played professionally in Florida I wore my green because it’s something that you’ll always remember.” Many Eagles have graduated from college and went on to have careers, some have even began those careers back in Covington. Bailey, for example, is probably playing it the closest to the chest as he now coaches alongside his former head coach. “I’m basically coaching with a staff that I played for and to give back to my own team, what’s a bigger honor than that? I grew up with half these guys that are on the team so I wanted to give back. That’s all it’s about,” Bailey said. If you go to Eagle football or basketball games you might even see some of the players that played with Bailey like Terrell, Alexander and Wray. “We’re a close group. All of us – me, Broderick, Jay-Ray, Antarius – our biggest thing has always been we were Eagles before we even left middle school,” Bailey said. “So when we come back it’s like the biggest thing ever. We call each other like, ‘Eastside got a game in basketball or football. We gotta go.’” “We’re a group of guys, we don’t do anything on the weekend. So our weekend is coming to Eastside having fun. Most people say, ‘Why you keep coming back?’ We can’t leave. It’s like our blood. We talk about our kids are gonna be Eagles. It’s a great feeling,” Bailey added. “Other people don’t understand but the
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thing is, it’s a tradition. Eastside is gonna be a tradition forever. So once you’re an Eagle and you have that great Eagle experience, you’re gonna come back all the time.” Stevie B’s Bailey recalls that when he played for Eastside, he and his friends would go to Stevie B’s on Thursdays and eat for free. “I tell these kids now – and they don’t understand because they didn’t know, but we used to go to Stevie B’s and eat for free every Thursday. The same group that comes to the games now is the same group that used to go to Stevie B’s and eat for free and eat all the pizza up,” Bailey said, laughing. “They hated us when we came back because we clean house.” Bailey says that to this day he can go to Stevie B’s and people still remember when he and his friends would come and eat all the buffalo chicken pizza. “It’s something that you can’t explain because it’s such a great feeling. It’s a great feeling. That’s basically the only way I can sum it up,” Bailey said about what it means to be an Eagle. “The pas-
sion and the community, the way they embraced us. We came to a program that wasn’t that great. Coach Hurst, it was his first year, it was our first year and we just turned it around. Now it’s such a big establishment. Eastside has history. It has meaning. Everybody wants to be an Eagle, although we have Rams and Tigers around here, but to be an Eagle is still the biggest feeling in Covington to me.” Talking to freshmen Bailey and his crew aren’t the only players who come back and visit. Others do too, and they usually always talk to the current players. When players come back as much as the Eastside alumni do, it projects a special relationship with the staff and the community. One that begins when they’re students. “I think it’s just knowing expectations. There’s some that’s left and they don’t get back,” Hurst said jokingly. “I think it’s just the personality of the kid. I don’t
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egion 4-AAAA coaches let out a cohesive sigh of relief on Monday when Eastside senior defensive end Arthur Holmes announced he would be signing to play football at Reinhardt University in the fall. “It feels pretty good. All my hard work went to success and I’m happy about that,” Holmes said. “I’m very proud,” Telly Shaw. Holmes’ father, said. “It’s a day that I’ve been waiting on. He’s a very hard worker and he’s also very humble and respectful. I’m just real proud.” Holmes, a Region 4-AAAA Player of the Year award winner, finished this past season in the top-five in sacks in 4-AAAA a tremendous accomplishment for a player who missed the Eagles first game. “That’s a pretty high accolade (Region 4-AAAA Player of the Year) when people that didn’t even play against him saw him on film and felt he’s worthy enough of having that honor. That kind of tells you what kind of player he is,” Rick Hurst, Eagles’ head coach, said. “We got him back game two last year and it was
like, wow. Our defense improved in one week,” Hurst added. “He’s a difference maker and he’s not reached his full potential. He’s gonna get up there and really excel. Academically he’s good and athletically he’s good. He’s smart and that’s the thing that gives him the ability that they can use him in a lot of different ways.” Hurst says that Holmes might have gotten looks from even bigger schools if the Eagles didn’t have to play him on the defensive line. Because of that, schools didn’t get to see how athletic Holmes is, but what Reinhardt saw and everybody else who watched Holmes play is his extreme work ethic. “He’s got a motor,” Hurst said fondly. “He always has. He’s always highly motivated. He’s always been a kid that works extremely hard in the weight room and he’s battled through injuries.” Holmes says that Reinhardt liked his athleticism and physicality. He said this new coaches haven’t said where they want to use him, but Holmes says he’d prefer to be a dropback defensive end or outside linebacker. “That’s why a lot of people liked him because
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That’s a pretty high accolade (Region 4-AAAA Player of the Year) when people that didn’t even play against him saw him on film and felt he’s worthy enough of having that honor. That kind of tells you what kind of player he is.
he is that hybrid guy,” Hurst said. “He can put his hand on the ground and get you on a speed rush or a bull rush. I think he can back off in space and play off the line of scrimmage and is athletic enough to play out there in space. We did a little bit with him, but when we stood him up we were moving him around and bringing him kind of like a defensive end that was moving just to create different problems for people.” “If he does what he’s supposed to do he’ll come out of there with a degree
—Rick Hurst
and that’s really all it’s about, but he’ll also get to play football at a high level. That’s all we can ask for,” Hurst said proudly. Shaw says that he knew
Holmes had potential the first day that he started playing recreation football. He added that Arthur had the right attitude toward football and
that he has great leadership skills on and off the field. Holmes will be at Reinhardt in the fall, and he’s come a long way from rec-league.
Singleton becomes Eastside soccer’s winningest coach
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From left to right: Goal keeper coach Robin Chaudhuri, coach Joel Singleton and assistant coach and head JV coach Angela Lewis.
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The Eastside Lady Eagles defeated Mt Zion 10-0 in a time shortened match Wednesday night at Sharp Stadium. Junior Morgan Green scored 2 goals in the first 8 minutes of the game and went on to assist on 3 more. Allie Dumaine and Sydni Greer each scored twice. Alisa Still, Savannah Hughes, Alli Coberth and Madison Morvik also scored for the Lady Eagles. Camille Johnson added an assist. The match was never in doubt as Eastside controlled the flow of the game from the start and never slowed down, lead-
ing 8-0 at the half. Mt Zion rarely pushed the ball past mid-field and did not record a single shot on goal. The Region 4-AAAA win, their first of the year, improves the Lady Eagles overall season record to 3-2. It was the 46th career win for their head coach, Joel Singleton, which moves him past Eastside Principal and former Eastside boys head coach Jeff Cher's previous school record of 45 career wins. Singleton, in his 6th year at the helm, is the only girls coach to lead the Lady Eagles to 3 straight state playoff appearances (20102012). His 2012 team was region runner-up and made it to the Sweet Sixteen, win-
ning their first round match in the state playoffs. Singleton's first three teams won 35 games between 2010 and 2012, the most wins of any threeyear coach, boys or girls, in Eastside's 19 year program history, setting numerous Lady Eagle program records in the process including: best regular season record (12-2-2 in 2011), best region record (7-1 in 2012), best overall record (12-3-2 in 2011), most goals scored in a season (83 in 2010 & 2011), and most defensive shutouts in a season (10 in 2012). Six girls were members of all three 2010-2012 teams: Kari Dylong, Carly Farrow, Sarah Gaddis, Tara Harrison, Savannah Hill and Amber Lafond.
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Rained OUT (and everything else) How the recent winter weather impacts spring sports shakeem holloway sholloway@covnews.com
Georgia weather isn’t really known for its consistency or its beauty, at least not in the winter. Spring sports are in full swing, but the spring weather hasn’t arrived just yet. Still, track, soccer and baseball athletes are playing as well as they can and as much as they can in the weather they’re facing. The month of February and the early days of March have been marked by rain, sleet and snow (maybe just a little) forcing the spring sports inside for practices and resulting in a number of postponed/cancelled games. “It’s unreal. I’ve never seen anything like this,” Jason Borcherding, Heritage head baseball coach, said of his five years on the job. After Heritage soccer played Eastside on a blisteringly cold night, Patriots head coach Brandon Stewart said, “It’s extremely hard to kick a ball when your feet are frozen.” In baseball, Borcherding and his players have had to hold practices inside their fieldhouse, just to keep players ready for games. “We’re able to get quality practices out of what we’re doing. The kids don’t like it, but from a work standpoint we’re still able to get our work in,” Borcherding said. “My pitchers get their work in. We throw 10 sessions against live hitters to make sure that they stay on their pitching rotation. It’s good for our hitters because they have the opportunity to see live pitching on a regular basis, and it’s good for our pitchers because they get to see live hitters and throw against live hitters.” Jonathan Brewer, Rockdale County head baseball coach, shares Borcherding’s sentiment. The Bulldogs have had to postpone nine games total, five for JV and four for varsity. “What that effectively does is it makes us push back dates. It makes us play four games in a week. It kills our pitching on top of that,” Brewer said. ‘We’re having to play four nights in a row. That’s not good on anyone’s pitching. No one in high school has enough pitching to play four games in a row.” “For example, it rained out here two days ago. Well we hadn’t been able to touch the field in two days to get any field practice. To be more specific, we’ve actually only been on the baseball field two times since Winter Break,” Brewer added. “So in the last three weeks, we’ve been on the field two times for baseball practice. What we do on the other days, which is about 95 percent of the time so far this year, is we just stand out on the pavement and swing and hit plastic balls – soft toss and tee work.” The Bulldogs have a young team this season, and the lack of practice has affected their play. Brewer says in six games they’ve made 33 errors. When you have a young team, those
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treat any of them any different. We’ve always been very fair. We’ve always been consistent in how we treat ‘em. I think a lot of them get that relationship at a very young age. Some of them don’t get until they’ve already gone. So the whole time that they’re here it’s kind of a love/hate relationship, but I think once you’ve grown and you‘ve graduated when you get older you start pulling on things you’ve heard here at school and on that field...Things that you’ll never forget.” “We always, always stress being accountable. If you’re not here, I need to know. I need to know why. One’s being courtesy. Two is it’s being accountable because you’re going to have to answer to somebody for the rest of your life. You might as well get used to it,” Hurst said. “You may not like it, but there’s always going to be somebody that you’re gonna have to answer to. I think they draw on that because once you see ‘em start going to be successful off the field, you know that they’re pulling from things that they learned on the field.” Andrico turned that accountability into a career after he graduated from Presbyterian College. He credits his coaches for his growth and maturation. “I still call coach
[Frankey] Iverson my pops. That’s my father figure. My father was there for me, but he was that father while I was here at Eastside. Because your parents aren’t here so you can act up. A lot of these kids act up. You might think, ‘Ahhh man he’s not a good child.’ But they really are, and that’s my whole thing,” Bailey said. “I grew up with all these kids so I don’t have to listen to, ‘Well he doesn’t know his father.’ I know he knows his father so I get on to them. I let the teacher go and do their thing, but then I’ll go off and bring them separately. I’m like look man, you can talk to me regularly. You know I know you, I know your family. It’s that
players need as many reps as they can get to get better, and the weather hasn’t allowed anyone that opportunity. “I’m sure that they get tired of being inside and being in the cage and doing the same thing,” Borcherding said. “Unfortunately, we’re just not able to get on the field with the amount of water that we’ve been getting. And it doesn’t look like it’s going to break.” Borcherding, who grew up in Cincinnati, is used to this kind of weather. He says when he was young they used to practice in the hallway. “You miss the game action, the ability to be able to be in situations on the field right now because of the inability to be able to get on the dirt,” Borcherding said. “We don’t miss much from a pitching and hitting aspect like I said because of how we structure our practices and the way that we do things.” “What it does put you behind in is game situations,” Borcherding added. “Defending first and third situations, defending bunt defenses. We still do a lot of that same stuff in the gym as well, but you can’t replicate game type tempo in the gym.” The lack of practices and game action looks like it may seep into region play, which is likely a concern for coaches. “It’s hard to play Saturday and then come back and play next Friday and then somewhere in between that we got four days where we can’t even practice because it’s too cold
or snow or rain or school’s out or whatever,” Bruce Evans, Eastside head baseball coach, said. Region play is on the horizon and the non-region games, which don’t matter much anyway, have even less significance for coaches now that so many games have been cancelled. “The kids have worked hard and they’ve earned [the chance] to play 26 games in a season,” Brewer said. “You also have to understand that the real season starts when region play starts, and you can’t put your kids in a bad spot by playing four games a week on top of the three for region play each week.” In a recent game, Borcherding says he played all of his guys and pitched a different guy every inning just to get them some experience. He says he treated the game like a scrimmage. “At this point right now I’m not concerned about non-region games,” Borcherding said. “I’m concerned about getting my guys innings and opportunities to be able to play and getting ready for region play.” None of the coaches want to waste their pitching on non-region games or wear out their pitchers arms. Brewer believes that he likely won’t makeup the non-region games, but if he does he could possibly play them on Saturdays to get his guys some good experience. The weather next week? The forecast says it’s supposed to rain for at least four days straight.
personal relationship that you have with them and they understand. As an athlete it’s a big understanding because to juggle from an athlete and a student-athlete, that’s a lot to deal with. Like I tell ‘em, ‘If you can’t get it here then college is only going to get worse.’ They understand. They buy into it.” “Eastside has affected me a lot,” Bailey added. “I tell these guys, they think that, ‘Coach Bailey you’ve always been a good guy.’ I haven’t. I made my mistakes in middle school and I definitely made a whole bunch in my freshman year.” Now, Bailey looks to impact those freshmen the way he was impacted by his coaches.
“But now, I’m more of one of the figures that everybody understands and I love it. That’s the reason why I’m coming back and
“When I first got here I was a young guy, nobody understood me. Had dreads, nobody understood me,” Bailey said.
I’m gonna keep coming back because it’s the best job that you can have, to give back to your community that you played for.”
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An Open Letter to the Citizens of Newton County The Newton County Landfill is a financial liability: county records show it burdened taxpayers with some $7.5 million in expenses over the last five years alone. A dispute with landowners over their adjacent 424-acre parcel threatens to cost taxpayers millions of dollars more. County leaders, looking to cut unnecessary costs and bring more efficiency to local government, developed an innovative solution – a public-private partnership with us called Green Hill P3. We’d like to introduce ourselves and tell you more about why this solution is good for everyone involved. Green Hill P3 is a partnership between Newton County and a landfill operations team led by a division of Regency Group, a family-run company with a proven track record in environmental services. We have more-than-sufficient financial backing to meet all obligations to Newton County. More important, we are veterans in the solid waste management business and have identified a landfill manager with exceptional experience in operating public-private landfills. What’s perhaps most important about the Green Hill P3 partnership are the financial benefits to the county and taxpayers. Both will save considerable costs with this transition. Consider:
• We’ve negotiated a fee for the life of the landfill to be earmarked for community projects that benefit residents of Newton County. The first $250,000 collected is designated for exclusive use by neighborhoods surrounding the landfill.
• Green Hill P3 will pay Newton County a host fee for every ton of waste disposed at the facility. This steady source of revenue will now allow the county to profit from an asset that has become a burden to taxpayers.
• By resolving a long standing lawsuit with East Georgia Land and Development on behalf of the county, Green Hill P3 will purchase the 424-acre tract of adjoining property to the landfill at no cost to the county or its residents. This purchase prevents a second, fully private landfill from ever opening in the county.
Ultimately, Green Hill P3 provides the unique opportunity for Newton County to make the landfill into a cash-flow positive asset – quite a change for what is currently a $1 million-plus annual liability. In addition, we’ll be able to bring the landfill into full regulatory compliance – again at no cost to county residents – ensuring full protection of human health and the environment, including the Yellow River. There may always be a landfill in Newton County, but it no longer has to be a money-loser. Green Hill P3 will make the landfill work for Newton County, its citizens and taxpayers. Please learn more about this opportunity at www.green-hillP3.com. Sincerely,
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RELIGION No longer strangers … JAN MCCOY COLUMNIST
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.
Explaining bar and bat mitzvah STAFF REPORTS news@covnews.com
For many Christians in the western hemisphere, including Roman Catholics, the Sacrament of Confirmation is a celebration of their coming of age. In many Protestant churches, the rite of Confirmation is seen as a mature statement of a person’s faith. This is why many western Christians are confirmed between the ages of 12 and 15, when they are on the cusp of adulthood and capable of fully realizing the importance of professing their faith. But such a rite of passage is not exclusive to Christians. Within the Jewish faith, the bar and bat mitzvah symbolize a child’s coming of age. Jewish males become a bar mitzvah, or “son of the commandment,” at age 13, at which time they are accountable for their actions in the eyes of those who also subscribe to their faith. Girls become bat mitzvah (“daughter of the commandment”) a year earlier at the age of 12,
and they, too, are held accountable for their actions after receiving bat mitzvah. When a child receives bar or bat mitzvah, he or she is not only recognized as responsible for his or her actions but is also now obligated to observe the commandments. Though youngsters can observe the commandments prior to receiving bar or bat mitzvah, they are not obligated to do so. The ceremony of bar and bat mitzvah formally marks the assumption of this obligation. Upon receiving their bar and bat mitzvahs, young people can now take part in religious services, including reading from the Torah at religious services. The bar and bat mitzvah marks the first time a young Jew reads from the Torah during services. Though those who do not practice Judaism may think that the bar and bat mitzvah ceremonies depicted in countless television shows and movies are obligated, such ceremonies are in fact entirely optional and not mentioned in the Talmud, a
central text of Judaism that contains teachings on Jewish history and an interpretation of the Torah. Today’s elaborate bar and bat mitzvah ceremonies are a relatively recent phenomenon that were essentially unheard of until the 20th century. But bar and bat mitzvah ceremonies have not only become more elaborate, but also many have even begun to ask more of bar and bat mitzvah celebrants. In the past, such celebrants would typically only recite a blessing at the service. But it’s not uncommon for today’s celebrants to lead their congregations in important prayers. Another similarity between coming-of-age ceremonies within western Christian communities and Judaism is the celebratory atmosphere of such momentous occasions. Many Christian families host parties at home or celebrate at local restaurants in the hours after their relative is confirmed, and such a celebration often follows bar and bat mitzvahs as well.
Covington Mill United Methodist Church (formerly Trinity UMC)
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Homecoming 2015! Sunday, March 15th at 11:00am
Former pastor, the Rev. Dr. Warren Lathem, current President of Venezeula Now, Inc., will be returning “home” as our guest preacher. Special music will be provided by CMK: The Covington Mill Kin.
And join us for a covered dish luncheon following the worship service. Mark your calendars and make plans to join us. All are welcome!!
Covington Mill UMC • 6154 Collins Street, Covington, GA For more information contact Rev. Harvard at 770-875-0299 “Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. -Lamentations 3:22-23
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“So now you are no longer strangers and aliens. Rather, you are fellow citizens with God’s people, and you belong to God’s household. “ —Ephesians 2:19 (Common English Bible)
During my trip to Bethlehem, I had the pleasure of visiting the St. Nicolas Church, an Arab Christian congregation that sits on a side street just up the hill from the Angel Hotel. Behind the church in a small courtyard lie tombs of past leaders of the church. The graves are surrounded with flowers and marked with names and a picture, reminding all who visit this small churchyard of the faithfulness of these beloved leaders. In their tradition, pastors stay at one place for years and years. At another church, the pastor’s family has been there for 120 generations. Although we are strangers, both churches greet us in the name of the Risen Christ, and instantly, we feel like part of their family because of their warm hospitality. Across the small street from St. Nicolas, a coed scout troup of various ages meets after school to play and learn together. Surprisingly, two members of a 34 member bagpipe band serenade us in an impromptu mini concert. While most people speak enough English to communicate effectively, we quickly discover an even more universal language that draws us together... the language of love. After a few minutes of sharing our love for Christ, for children and for music, we leave, our hearts bursting with gratitude and joy for sharing moments of God’s grace with our brothers and sisters in Christ. Thank you, God, that in your love, we are no longer strangers to you or to each other. God bless our brothers and sisters all over the world. Through Christ whose love unites us. Amen.
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Have you ever had a need, but couldn’t express it? We all know what that feels like. The desperate struggle to try and figure it out for ourselves, and our helplessness in explaining it to others. I believe there was great distress in the possessed man Jesus met: “Jesus was driving out a demon that was mute…” Lk. 11:14. Here was a man trapped in a voiceless body unable to explain his need to anyone! What a miserable existence this must have been. I cannot even imagine the internal turmoil he must have suffered day in and day out, unable to communicate. But then he met Jesus, who knew what he had need of even though he couldn’t express it or explain it. Jesus, who was able to understand his need even perhaps when he himself didn’t. Jesus, who was able to bring healing to one who must have been so hurting for someone to understand and reach out to him. Maybe you can’t put your finger on it… maybe you can’t find the right words to express or explain it, but deep down inside you know you have a need that is still unmet. Draw near to Jesus; he can see the need; He knows what needs to be done to meet the need. You don’t need your words, you need a Word from Him. Confess to Him today, “Jesus, my deepest need today is need of You. Please come and meet my need. And when He does — don’t forget Him, live for Him, praise Him and direct others to Him. That’s what people who have had their needs met by Jesus do: “…When the demon left, the man who had been mute spoke, and the crowd was amazed.” Luke 11:14b Dr. William Burnham is pastor of Point of Grace Church in Covington. He can be reached at burnhamw@charter.net.
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ewton County, Georgia, September 29, 1935: Harry L. Long is born into the community known as Rocky Plains. By the time Pearl Harbor became a household topic, Harry’s family had moved to Porterdale where his father found work at Bibb Manufacturing. He recalled the Day of Infamy: “I was six years old at the time but I still remember the adults gathered around that old vacuum tube radio listening to the news about the Japanese attack. I sensed the fear and concern. Most of my older cousins and uncles served. One uncle had four navy ships shot out from under him. My future wife lost an uncle; his body is still overseas.” Harry remembered life on the home front. “I split and stacked wood, slopped the hogs, and rounded up tin cans for the war effort. One day I bought some firecrackers, drilled a hole in a piece of fire wood, packed the hole with firecrackers then plugged the hole. Well, sir, two days later our neighbors wood stove blew up and the butter bean pot went clean into the attic. The patched hole PETE MECCA can still been seen in the house. Yep, COLUMNIST I took care of the fire wood and my dad took care of my rear end.” A 1953 graduate of Newton County High School, Harry missed the war in Korea by less than a year. “I found employment at Sears but realized I’d be drafted sooner or later. Mr. Ginn, proprietor of the Ginn Motor Company, was our selective service administration. I joined the Army with a buddy. We took several tests and a recruiter told us our scores were very high so suggested we go into the ASA. When we asked what the ASA was, we were told it was only for the best, so we both agreed to go.” NOTE: The ASA, Army Security Agency, fell under operational control of the National Security Agency until 1977 at which time the ASA merged with Army Military Intelligence. Sent for basic training at Fort Jackson, SC, Harry said of Army life, “Well, being Depression babies it didn’t bother us at all.” More examinations and tests. Next stop: Fort Devens, MA. Harry recalled, “Tests and more tests before we were told our field would be cryptography. We had no idea what that was.” Camp Gordon in Augusta: “We trained on rotor machines and code books. We learned to code and decode. All behind barbed wire, I may add.” His buddy was shipped to Manila; Harry drew assignment in the Alaskan Territory. “Alaska at the time was not a state,” Harry said. “It was like a foreign country, our status was foreign duty. I flew most of the way then boarded a WWII attack vessel, USNS James O’Hara, in Washington State for the voyage to Anchorage. We slept in the cargo hold, rough seas and sick soldiers.” Assigned to Fort Richardson near Anchorage, Harry recalled, “We slept in Quonset huts out in the boonies until they built permanent barracks. I worked in the Communications Room at ASA headquarters until a few of us were finally assigned to ‘out’ stations also called ‘field’ stations. It was cold, real cold.” ‘Cold’ meant minus 65 degrees with 65 mile per hour winds. “We would take trucks as far as possible then switch over to Weasels or Otters (tracked vehicles). We transported everything, including all our equipment and as much alcohol as possible to prevent freeze up. You see, once we cranked up a generator it had to keep running. Antifreeze would freeze; but alcohol would not. We’d set up as close to Russia as possible; monitor their air waves, then move on if they spotted us.” On the native population of Aleuts and Eskimos: “Most of those people didn’t live to see forty; they died young. They never bathed, consumed raw meat, and would wrestle with you for garbage. They carried their dead in a box to the top of a mountain and just leave it there. If we had a thaw, the boxes would slide down into our camp. Not very pleasant.” ‘Field’ stations had no medical facilities and the soldiers lived on canned rations and powdered foods. “Most of us got frostbit,” Harry said. “We were told if our larynx or lungs got frostbit just hang our heads over our bunks so we wouldn’t hemorrhage. You never went outside alone. You
had to protect one eye and one ear, so if you lost one due to the cold at least you still had the other. My left ear froze, my hearing is gone. Still have problems with my left eye. Most of us suffered the same fate but here’s the kicker; the VA would not accept most of our claims because, well, we ‘weren’t there’. Security was so tight there is not one piece of document on our orders saying we served with the ASA in Alaska.” His duties: “We’d put up dish antennas then point them at Russia. We could pick up anything they said. The info would come in and we would disseminate the intelligence. We had language experts for translation.” Rank was non-existent. “I was up there for 30 months and never made PFC. You made PFC when you left so if needed they could call you back into service. President Eisenhower finally changed all that; after fifteen months you made PFC.” On receiving the Covington News: “Near the Arctic Circle it would take up to six months for me to receive the paper. I told my parents about a year in advance not to send anymore papers.” Intelligence can have serious shortcomings. “My company commander, James Morris, had a law degree from Emory University. He took a liking to me and appointed me company armorer. We had carbines, grease guns, and a few machine guns. When I asked him what my duties were as company armorer, he said, ‘Destroy the equipment with special hand grenades if we were overrun by the Russians, fight until the last bullet is expended, then be sure everyone takes their cyanide pill.’ I asked what happens if they don’t take the pill and he replied, ‘You shoot them. Can you do that?’ I told him I was from Porterdale, so I didn’t really care.” Cameras were a no-no. “No photos, that’s for sure. We had to learn to snow ski; we had special shoes for skis and snow shoes, but could wear just about anything, especially to stay warm. Our supply line was bush pilots, WWII boys, they didn’t come then we didn’t eat.” Harry didn’t drink or smoke. “I swapped booze and cigarettes with the Eskimos for silver dollars. Shoot, I saved a chunk. My wife came up for my last year in Alaska and stayed in Fort Richardson. When it was time to go, I bought an old 1950 Buick and we headed for Fort Lewis, WA to get my discharge. Shoot, all the other guys were spic and span at Fort Lewis and I looked like I’d been out prospecting. Anyway, we drove all the way home, down the coast and across the southwest with moose horns on the front of that Buick. Still have those horns.” Harry Long returned to Sears, earned a BA Degree from Georgia State, took the Federal Service exam and, lo and behold, became an agent for the I.R.S. “Not the best of ways to make permanent friends,” he stated with a smile. “But the I.R.S. was different back then. Things were clear cut, good guys and bad guys. Now I’m not so sure who’s bad and who’s good. The world has changed, and in my opinion, not for the better.” After retiring from the I.R.S., Harry has spent the last 20-
plus years serving with the Pine Valley Mission. “We work with underprivileged children, be sure they have clothes and shoes, a warm place to sleep. We buy school supplies for about 100 kids.” The biggest destroyer of American families? “Drugs,” Harry stated. “It’s rampant. Like I said, the bad guys seem to be winning.” Pete Mecca is a Vietnam veteran, columnist and freelance writer. You can reach him at aveteransstory@gmail.com or aveteransstory.us.
OBITUARIES Mr. Fredrick Usher Lester Lackey & Sons Funeral Home Mr. Fredrick Usher was born on March 20, 1920 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Arch Usher (Rachel) Usher. Fredrick joined Livington Chapel C.M.E. Church at an early age. He was join in Holy Matrimony to the late Mrs. Carrie Mae Sims Usher on March 9, 1940. They were happily married for 70 years, to this union eleven children were born. Fred loved to go fishing and spending time in his garden, raising his cows, hogs and chickens. He was employed at Bibb Manufacturing (Porterdale Mill) and retired from Georgia Highway Express in 1985. He leaves to cherish his beautiful memories his children, Mr. and Mrs. Curtis (Addie Jo) White, Mr. and Mrs. Archie (Jeane) Usher, Mr. James Usher, Mr. and Mrs. Willie (Shirlene) Hill, Mrs. Barbara Barrett, Ms. Josephine Usher, Ms. Bernice Hammonds, Ms. Jerome Mitchell, Mr. and Mrs. Rickey (Sheryl) Jackson, Ms. Gwendolyn Mitchell and Mr. and Mrs. Randy (Tracy) Usher, one brother, Mr. Hardy Usher, one sister, Mrs. Delmar Betha, nineteen grandchildren, twenty nine great grandchildren, seven great-great grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. The homegoing celebration for Fredrick was Sunday, March 1 at Livingston Chapel CME Church with Rev. Roger Walker as pastor and Min. Anthony Usher as eulogist. He was interred at the Usher Family Cemetery on Usher Lane in Covington with grandsons and nephews as pallbearers and granddaughters and nieces as flower ladies. We, the family of Mr. Fredrick Usher, would like to express our appreciation to everyone for their love and support during our bereavement at the loss of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend.
Mr. Pleas (Junior) Nolley Lester Lackey & Sons Funeral Home Mr. Pleas (Junior) Nolley was born September 24, 1931 in Jasper County to Miss Lillie Nolley Bell Nolley and Mr. Plece Benton. He was raised by his grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Johnson (Ina) Nolley after his mother passed at a young age. He departed this earthly life on Wednesday, February 25, 2015. Pleas married Ms. Rosie Smith in 1958. He worked many years as a Heavy Equipment Operator until he retired. He loved to barbecue and loved everything about a pig. Pleas always said if you don’t buy Kingford Charcoal, you ‘just wasting your money.’ He also loved meeting people, and he never met a stranger. He would ride his scooter in the neighborhood and knew almost everybody and they knew him. He would ride with them and show those who were new to Covington how to get where they needed to go. He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Ms. Tikisha Durden, and aunt, Mrs. Eloise Morris. He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife, Mrs. Rosie Smith Nolley, sons, Mr. & Mrs. Johnny (Carolyn) Nolley, Mr. David Nolley and Mr. Timothy Nolley (Gloria), daughters, Mr. & Rev. Randy (Sheila) Byrd and Ms. Vivian Nolley, grand and great grandchildren, Martina, Chris, Carlos, Markel, Colby, Ma’sya, Elijah, Isaiah, aunt, Mrs. Beulah Kate Glover, one brother-in-law, three sisters-in-law, dear friends, Mr. James Cooper, Mrs. Barbara Bostic and Mrs. Pearl McNeil, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. In his final moments, Pleas said he saw a pretty gate. “I gotta get off this tractor,” he said. I held both his hands
and told him to step down and waited until he felt comfortable that he was down (He was in bed at hospice). I asked, “you down and standing up?” “Yeah, move out the way,” was his reply. See ya later, Plug (inside joke)! The homegoing celebration for Pleas was Tuesday, March 3 at Poplar Hill AME Church in Mansfield with Rev. Ahmed Martin as pastor and Rev. William H. Gaither as eulogist. Pleas will be interred at the church cemetery with family and friends as pallbearers and flower ladies. We, the family, would like to express our appreciation to everyone for their love and support during our bereavement at the loss of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend.
Ms. Annie Clara Banks Jackson Lester Lackey & Sons Funeral Home Ms. Annie Clara Banks Jackson , known as “Moot,” was born April 11, 1927 to the late Mr. Jesse and Mrs. Estella Banks. She was the youngest of six children. Jackson Her son, Mr. Larry J. Jackson and her grandson, Mr. Lurie Maddox, Jr. preceded her in death. Annie Clara received her education at the Social Circle Training High School. Annie joined Cargle Chapel A.M.E. Church at an early age. Later she transferred her membership to the Graves Chapel A.M.E. Church where she continued to serve faithfully until God called her home. Annie was the proud recipient of the Sarah Allen Award in 2010. “Moot,” as she was affectionately called, had a love for basketball, and played on the high school team at an early age. She also enjoyed acting at the Social Circle Theater and attending church services. Moot had a great love for shopping and a greater love for the Lord. Annie was employed with NEPCO for 24 years where she retired on April 15, 1989. She leaves many loving memories to all who knew her, especially her family, including two sons, Mr. and Mrs. Lurie (Mildred) Maddox, Sr. and Mr. and Mrs. Billy (Juanita) Jackson, one sister, Mrs. Jessie Mae Lightfoot, one brother, Mr. Theodore Banks, one granddaughter, Ms. Angela M. Porter, two grandsons, Mr. Cedric Garrett and Mr. Seth Maddox, three great granddaughters, Ms. Alancia Porter, Little Miss Shelbe Bolden and Little Miss Akira Garrett, one great grandson, Mr. Darius Garrett and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members and close friends. The homegoing celebration for Annie was Tuesday, March 3 at Graves Chapel AME Church with Rt. Rev. Dr. Preston Warren Williams as presiding bishop, Rev. Dr. Earl Ifill AED as presiding elder and Rev. Charlie F. Stembridge Sr. as pastor and eulogist. She was interred at the Social Circle City Cemetery on Lakewood Drive with relatives and friends as pallbearers and nieces and great nieces as flower ladies. We sincerely extend our appreciation for everyone’s love and kindness during the passing of our love one. Your kind acts have made this difficult time of bereavement easier to bear. May God continue to bless each one of you all.
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enjoyed children. She enjoyed playing cards and socializing with her friends and family. She never met a stranger. To her, new acquaintances were new friends. She loved everyone. She had a great sense of humor and loved to laugh. Annette enjoyed cooking for her friends and she used her special training in landscaping and gardening for her own yard. She never missed an opportunity to tell her family that she loved them. They loved her too. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harold (Ellen Hugh) Belcher, husband, Mr. Buck Vine Hardeman, daughter, Ms. Sherry Ann Belcher, sisters, Ms. Mary Goode, Ms. Barbara Sawyers and Ms. Darleen Jordan, brothers, Mr. Willie Belcher and Mr. Billy Belcher. Annette left behind nine children, Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Ray (Bonnie) Thrasher, Ms. Connie Hudson, Mr. and Mrs. Richard (Eufrieda) James, Mr. and Mrs. Jarvis (Victoria) Andrews, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Marvin (Nicole) Hardeman, Mr. and Mrs. Dwayne (Thessaly) Hardeman, Mr. and Mrs. Alvarez (Elaine) Thomas, Mr. Fredrick Hardeman and Mr. Dedrick Hardeman, two brothers, Mr. Rufus Belcher and Mr. Leon Belcher, two sisters, Ms. Catherine White and Ms. Alfreda Belcher, “Nette” had a devoted granddaughter, Shamel Hardeman, thirty grandchildren, thirty great-grandchildren, a host of sisters-in-law and brothersin-law, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. The homegoing celebration for Annette was Thursday, Feb. 26 at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Covington with Rev. Hezekiah Benton Jr. as eulogist and pastor. She was interred at the Sims Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery in Covington with grandsons as pallbearers and granddaughters as flower ladies.
Mr. Johnny Lamar Freeman Lester Lackey & Sons Funeral Home Mr. Johnny Lamar Freeman (Little Hat) was born August 24, 1953 to the late Mr. Raves Freeman and Mrs. Lois (Kimball) Freeman in Newton County. Freeman He departed his earthly life February 21, 2015; Johnny attended R. L. Cousins School. As a child, Johnny loved spending his summer days visiting his grandparents, Mr. Joe and Mrs. Mary Maud Donald in Starrsville. He loved playing in the open field with his brothers and cousins. As Johnny grew up he became a huge fan of Drag Racing. He was employed at Guardian for 25 years where he would later met the Love of his life and wife, Ms. Teresa L. Hardeman in 1986 and later married on March 6, 1994. He joined Early Hope Ministries where he served faithfully until the Lord saw fit to call him home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Raves (Lois) Freeman, two sisters, Ms. Betty J. Freeman and Mrs. Mary E. Henderson. He leaves to cherish his memories a loving wife, Mrs. Teresa L. Freeman, children, Cameron Price, Carmmissia Hardeman, Jasmine Davis and his Pudding, Jocelyn Hardeman, two brothers, Mr. & Mrs. Ravis (Vera) Freeman, Jr. and Elder & Mrs. Willie Ralph (Vickie) Freeman, mother-in-law, Mrs. Mamie R. Hardeman, four brothers-in-law, Mr.
Mother Clara Bell Nolley England Lester Lackey & Sons Funeral Home Mother Clara Bell Nolley England was born December 3, 1935, to the late Mr. and Mrs. Dewey (Minvera) Nolley. On MonEngland day, March 2, 2015 Mother Clara Bell Nolley England took God’s hand and he led her home. Mother Clara Bell Nolley attended Washington Street School. She was employed by Southern Poultry and Bibb Company and later retired from the Bibb Co. after thirty years of service. On September 9, 1950 she joined the late Deacon Jessie James England in holy matrimony. To this union they were blessed with six children, one who preceded her in death, Mr. James Lee England. She was an active member at Bethel Grove Baptist Church, serving as the president of the Mother Board, member of the Bible Study Class and Sunday School until her health failed. She loved to cook, shop and was a true friend to everyone she met. She leaves to cherish her memories her loving children, two daughters, Ms. Geraldine Lee and Ms. Betty Benton (Cornelius), three sons, Mr. and Mrs. Dewey (Wanda) England, Mr. and Mrs. Curtis (Jackie) England and Mr. and Mrs. Michael (Tammy) England, she will be dearly missed by her sistersin-laws, Mrs. Bessie Smith, Mrs. Dileie Bradley, Mrs. Ellia English and Mrs. Delores Gotel, she also leaves a legacy of 24 grandchildren, 35great grandchildren, 12 greatgreat grandchildren, special friends, Mrs. Delores Brockett and Ms. Rosy Blasigame, special care givers, Ms. Patrica Smith and Ms. Tasha Johnson, and a host of other relatives and friends. The celebration of life for Clara Bell was Saturday, March 7 at Bethel Grove Baptist Church in Covington with Rev. Willie George Tigner as pastor and pastor Cecil J. Rozier as eulogist. She was interred at the church cemetery with Andre England, Howard Thomas, Celcey Flemister, Travis English, Neal Mitchell and RaShaun Carr as pallbearers and Miata Bennett, Shedeasha Carr, Tyisha Heard, Bertha Benton,
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Meggan Moody and Curtissa England as flower ladies. The family of the late Mother Clara Bell Nolley England would like to thank each and everyone for all your acts of kindness during the loss of our mother and grandmother.
Mrs. Donna Rogers Vining Ivy Hill Chapel Donna Rogers, 63, of Covington, passed away on February 28, 2015. Donna was born in Eatonton on January 20, 1952 to the late J. D. and Katherine Rogers. She was preceded in death by her parents. Donna was a registered nurse and worked for the state of Georgia for 34 years, and after she retired and kept on working. She worked for a nursing home in Madison. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Covington. She loved horses and her beloved cat named Private Bleu. She was a big supporter of the Transplant Facility of Emory University Hospital in Atlanta. The visitation was held on Monday, March 2, 2015 at Vining Ivy Hill Chapel from 4-8 p.m. The service was Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at Vining Ivy Hill Chapel at 2 p.m., and burial will follow at Eatonton Memorial Park. Donna is survived by her son Howard Hodges & wife Tracie of Dublin, sister Susan Moon of Eatonton, grandchildren Airica, Mikaela and Tommy Hodges all of Dublin.
Ms. Brenda Hardeman Lester Lackey & Sons Funeral Home Ms. Brenda Hardeman, a lifelong resident of Covington, Georgia, departed this earthly life unexpect- Hardeman edly on February 23, 2015 while at home. She was born on July 9, 1959 to the parentage of Mr. and Mrs. Riley (Sara) Hardeman. She was preceded in death by one son, Bobby O’Brien Hardeman, two brothers, Mr. Riley Hardeman and Mr. Danny Hardeman. Brenda attended R.L. Cousin Middle School then later met her lifetime companion and father of her children, Mr. Bobby Joe English. She was a dedicated mother, grandmother and homemaker which she was passionate in the enrichment of her family. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends. She leaves her loving memories to be cherished by her lifelong friend/companion, Mr. Bobby Joe English, parents, Mr. and Mrs. Riley (Sara) Hardeman, three children, Ms. Malikh Hardeman, Ms. Sara Hardeman and Mr. and Mrs. Marcus (Camethia) Hardeman, four sisters, Mr. and Mrs. Doug (Joann) Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. David (Dorothy) Jackson, Ms. Sandra Hardeman and Mr. and Mrs. Mike (Lisa) Robbins, one brother, Mr. and Mrs. Micheal (Gail) Hardeman, nine grandchildren, Bobby Hardeman, Kenya Hardeman, Tremicia Bradley, Aysha Bradley, Dakota Hardeman, Breana Hardeman, Devin Hardeman, Jayce Hardeman and Jayden Hardeman and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. The homegoing service for Brenda was Monday, March 2 at Chief Cornerstone Community Church in Conyers with Senior Pastor Duane Ellis as
eulogist. She was interred at the Early Hope Church Cemetery on 23 Parr Farm Road in Covington with nephews as pallbearers and nieces as flower ladies. The family extends our gratitude to all for your acts of kindness shown during their time of bereavement. We appreciate every call, words of encouragement, food and visits. Please continue to keep our family in prayer. May God bless you.
Mrs. Grace Twitty Bryant Lester Lackey & Sons Funeral Home Grace Twitty Bryant of Conyers, GA, passed away March 3, 2015, at the age of 79. Mrs. Bryant was born and raised in SeBryant bring, Florida, and was a 1953 graduate of Sebring High School, where she played the clarinet in the marching band and was on the cheerleading squad. She furthered her education at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, where she obtained her Bachelor’s degree in business ddministration, and was a proud member of the Pi Beta Phi sorority. Mrs. Bryant married the love of her life, Charlie, in 1960, and together they lived in the Atlanta and Nashville areas before making their home in Conyers in 1972. Grace was a member of Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church where she sang in the choir and ladies’ trio. She also sang in the Conyers-Covington Choral Guild for several years until she was no longer able. An active member of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution - Col. John McIntosh, Conyers Chapter, she served as the National Defense Chairman. Additionally, she was a charter member of the Colonel Dames 17th Century - Mary Brown Tinkham - Conyers Chapter. Grace was a skilled artist enjoying painting, needlework and sewing and was also quite the golfer. She played locally and at many beautiful courses worldwide. She studied family genealogy as a hobby and also enjoyed traveling the world with Charlie. Her bridge group of dear friends was a regular event for Grace. She also kept ties with her Sebring girlfriends that she had known since Kindergarten! They went on numerous girls’ getaways together. A musician as well, she played the clarinet, piano and flute. Mrs. Bryant was preceded in death by her loving husband, Charlie Bryant; daughter, Laurie Bryant; and her sister, Mary Belle Gremp. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Jeff Greenich; grandchildren, Laura Greenich, Jimmy Greenich, Charlie Greenich, Gracie Greenich, all of Covington; brother-inlaw, Bob Gremp of Ponte Vedra Beach, FL; several nieces and nephews; as well as her beloved Ragdoll kitty, Buffy, whom she adored. Funeral Services for Mrs. Bryant will be held Saturday, March 14, 2015, 2:00 PM, at the First Presbyterian Church, 1169 Clark Street, in Covington, GA, with Rev. Beth Dameron officiating, and interment following in Green Meadow Memorial Gardens, in Conyers, GA. The family will receive friends at Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road, in Covington, GA, Friday, March 13, from 5:00 – 8:00 PM. www.caldwellandcowan. com to place online condolences 770-786-7062
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& Mrs. Johnny (Rosemary) Hardeman, Mr. & Mrs. Curtis (Dorothy) Hardeman, Mr. & Mrs. Larry (Natasha) Hardeman and Mr. & Mrs. David (Shirleen) Hardeman, four sisters-in-law, Ms. Sara Hardeman, Mr. & Mrs. Larry (Cynthia) Norman, Mr. & Mrs. Curtis (Stephanie) Crawford and Ms. Casheral Hardeman and a host of aunties, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. The celebration of life for Johnny was held Saturday, Feb. 28 at 1129 Rocky Plains Road with Rev. Kenneth L. Williams as pastor and eulogist. He was interred at Early Hope Cemetery, 23 Parr Farm Road in Covington with Joe Clark, Marion Freeman, Larry Norman, Arnithal Freeman, Jr., Terry Hollingsworth and Curtis Crawford as pallbearer and nieces as flower ladies. The family of Mr. Johnny Lamar Freeman wishes to acknowledge with deep appreciation the many expressions of love, kindness and support shown to them during this hour of bereavement. May God bless and keep you forever and a day.
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CELEBRATING 30 YEARS The 30th Annual Georgia Renaissance Festival runs throughout eight weekends from April 18-June 7. Each weekend features something uniquely special to enhance the enjoyment of all who enter the gates of the 32-acre English village and step back in time to the 16th century. Opening Weekend April 18 & 19: BUY ONE-GET ONE FREE: The 8-weekend Anniversary Party kicks off with a Buy One Adult Ticket – Get One FREE special. These BOGO tickets can be purchased online, at Walgreens or at the Festival Gate. Roman Weekend April 25 & 26: Roman Toga Party & Pet Friendly Weekend: It’ll be the biggest Toga Costume Party of the 16th Century! Costumes are optional, but there will be a costume contest and a daily parade. College students can show their college ID at the Gate and get in for just $5 on this weekend only. (That’s $17 Off the regular ticket price!) College students love toga parties! But wait…There’s more…It’s also Pet Friendly Weekend. This is the one weekend each year that patrons can bring their pets on a leash to enjoy the Festival. (Some restrictions apply – see website at www. garenfest.com for complete details.) There will be a pet costume contest, pet adoptions and of course…don’t forget the parade! You can’t have Roman Weekend without Roman horseback riding. The Georgia Renaissance Festival welcomes its newest addition to the cast, Equus Maximus, the most exciting equine acrobatic production ever to appear at any outdoor Renaissance Festival. Equus Maximus will be making its only US appearance in 2015 every weekend of the 30th Annual Georgia Renaissance Festival. These brave Knights unleash the thundering fury of the 12 amazing horses in their stable for death defying jousting tournaments, chariot races and Roman riding. You don’t want to miss this. Kids free Weekend May 2 & 3: This weekend is an annual favorite for families.
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Simulating summer C ovington is cold and miserable today, and the fog is so thick you’d swear you were on DAVID MCCOY that winding COLUMNIST Smoky Mountain road connecting Cherokee to Gatlinburg. And we’re all complaining about the weather, telling everyone how much we hate winter! Well, there’s only one remedy for this situation, and that’s to simulate summer and act like we’re in a heat wave. If we do that, I think it’ll bring some perspective to our current complaints. Begin simulation: Dang, it’s hot! Have ya’ll been outside today? I went out for a few minutes and just about burned my head off; that sun was so scorching bright! I guess it was my own fault for going outside and braving the gnats and the pollen, but I wanted to see how brown the grass was since we can’t water our lawns without risking a jail term. Who knew we’d see water restrictions again? I guess they don’t have a choice, what with the temperature being over 100 for three weeks in a row with no rain in sight. I certainly shouldn’t have gone outside without a hat, but I’m a bit delirious since the AC broke, and the paint on the wall looks like it’s starting to melt
off. I called my repairman buddy to fix the AC, but he just laughed and said, “Take a number, Dave!” That comment made my blood boil, but I guess every little thing’s getting to me right now. Those stupid red bugs bit the fire out of my legs when I tried to pick some of the wild blackberries behind the house, and I blistered my arms and the tops of my feet when I went to the pool. What is it with Georgia and this awful summer weather? Those red bugs and chiggers would’ve died this winter, if it had just been a little colder! Man, I miss winter! Anyway, I had to drive to the store to get some ice cream, but I couldn’t even sit in the car. I’d left the sunroof open, and the seats were blazing hot – too hot for short pants. I went back in and got a few towels and spread them out so I wouldn’t roast my rump, and it was still an awful ride! I know I shouldn’t drive right now, since we’ve got a major air quality issue in town, but I wanted some fudge brownie ice cream, and we didn’t have any in the ‘fridge. All that ice cream! I’m packing on the extra pounds, but who can exercise in this weather? I see some of those nuts out running in the middle of the day, and it just makes me sweat to watch them. And I’m sweating all the time! Between this broken AC and the trips to the mailbox and a few trips to the store, I’m running out of clean clothes! This whole
town is sweating, and it smells awful everywhere I go. I’m a winter person. I’m not cut out for this Georgia heat wave life! Oh, if it were just winter again! Don’t you agree? End of simulation. Now, do you feel better about sitting in Old Man Winter’s lap? If you don’t, I can continue the simulation. I know where a million mosquitoes are hiding. I think I hear your AC unit gasping it’s last little breath. You just ran out of sunscreen. Enough? “The devil you know,” so to speak, and right now, winter is the devil we know best. Summer might seem like an angel – while we’re nursing our wounds from the cold and wet – but that’s just the fog messing with your brain. Put on your coat, and just ignore the winter blues... unless you’re a pesky insect who’s pretending to read this column. In that case, I recommend you grab your entire family and run outside naked, right now. The brisk air will do you good! I promise. 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.
A symposium on the use of tobacco in our community was sponsored by the Newton County Community Partnership — a Family Connection Collaborative. The symposium was hosted by the B. WILEY STEPHENS COLUMNIST Troy University on Monticello Street. The cost of the use of tobacco in our community, our work places and our youth was spotlighted. More people die from the use of tobacco than alcohol use, illegal drug use, HIV/ AIDS, motor vehicle injuries, and firearms related incidents combined. Almost twelve percent of Newton County youth, grades 9th-12thhave used tobacco in the past 30 days. Twenty-one percent of adults are current smokers. The cost to use tobacco is great. The average smoker spends $500 to $3000 a year for the tobacco they use. The smoker and, the employer where benefits are provided, spend $96 billion a year in direct medical cost in America. There is an additional expense of $96.8 billion per year in lost productivity due to sickness and premature death. Once a person is addicted to tobacco; it is a very difficult to break addiction. But it can be done. If you are a user of tobacco or a family member or friend of someone who is, I urge you to help the smoker find a way to break the addiction. Help is a phone call away. Call the Georgia Tobacco Quit Line, 1-877-270-7867. If you call, you will find helpful techniques on quitting and a personalized plan, and current information about local tobacco cessation support group and resources. You are also encouraged to speak with your physician, pharmacist, and nurse about safe and effective options to help with quitting. Many employers are concerned with the cost of their employees’ use of tobacco. Their cost include by lost productivity and higher health cost. One local employer made a presentation at the symposium to encourage others to follow their example of creating a smoke free environment. Charlie Needham, chairperson of the Wellness Team from Beaver Manufacturing Company told of the year long process that led to both of their locations being tobacco free. Beaver Manufacturing involved all levels of their management and staff in designing the program and putting it into effect. While they encourage all to quit using tobacco, only about a dozen did so. Others have chosen only to give up tobacco for the time they are at work. This not only will benefit the health of the one no longer using tobacco, but also those who no longer have to breath the second hand smoke of another. Second hand smoke is a danger to one’s health. The symposium also heard a presentation from CVS Health Company, formally CVS Pharmacy. A corporate decision was made to stop selling any tobacco products in their almost 800 stores. Melvin Smith, Pharmacy Supervisor, and Roland Archibald, District Manager, shared with the group the fact that the decision not to sale tobacco cost the company over two billion dollars in sales. But they said CVS felt like the health of their customers and employees was more important than the lost revenue. Christine Mills, Health Promotions Coordinator for the Newton County Health Department, told the new challenge facing our youth and community is the form of E-Cigarettes and Vaping. Recently passed laws have limited “Big Tobaccos’” access to our youth. Examples being a tobacco company cannot sponsor a sporting event or concerts, or use any flavoring in their products. So now we are faced with the challenge of E-Cigarettes and vaping. Some even hold this out to be a way of quitting the use of tobacco . The truth is the same danger is present in these products as in tobacco. Addiction can be just as strong. Most E-cigarettes emit aerosol, not water vapor. Secondhand aerosol contains nicotine, ultrafine particles and toxins that are known to cause cancer. The day my father was born over a century ago, my grandfather took the tobacco and paper out of his pocket and placed on the mantle above the fireplace. He said, “I will not do anything I would not want my son do.” That day, he stopped using tobacco, “cold turkey.” We, as a community, need that same determination to protect our future. If want more information about this subject and what you can do, contact the executive director of the Newton County Community Partnership, Laura Bertram. She can be reached at 770-786-0807 or nccp@bellsouth.net. Let us add to the tobacco free work places and lower the number of youth starting to use tobacco as well. B. Wiley Stephens is a retired United Methodist Minister and author who now resides in Covington
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Public Notices Debtors Creditors NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS NOTICE IS hereby given to the debtors and creditors of the Estate of Boyce Lane Parker, 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 4th day of February, 2015. ANDy W. Parker 249 PATy Drive COvINgTON, gA 30014 770-833-4197 PuBLIC NOTICE #106759 3/1,8,15,22
Property STATE OF gEORgIACOuNTy OF NEWTON NOTICE OF SALE uNDER POWER BECAuSE OF a default in the payment of the indebtedness secured by a Security Deed executed by Dwan Landry to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for First Magnus Financial Corporation and its successors and assigns dated June 19, 2007, and recorded in Deed Book 2458, Page 100, Newton County Records, said Security Deed having been last sold, assigned, transferred and conveyed to Nationstar Mortgage LLC by Assignment, securing a Note in the original principal amount of $130,563.00, 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, April 7, 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 217 of the 9th District, Newton County, Georgia, being Lot 10, of Easton Place Subdivision, as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 43, pages 196-201, Newton County, Georgia Records, which recorded plat is incorporated herein by reference and made a part of this description. SAID PROPERTy is known as 45 Deadwood Lane, 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 Dwan Landry, successor in interest or tenant(s). NATIONSTAR MORTgAgE LLC as Attorney-in-Fact for Dwan Landry FILE NO. 15-050954 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 #106709 3/8,15,22,29,4/5
Announcements For your Information LIghThOuSE RESTORATION Outreach Ministries PROPhETESS RuTh Davis, Pastor LOCATION: 4139 Cannon Street COvINgTON, gA 30014 6 7 8 - 7 8 9 - 5 8 8 4 CONTACT RARTAJAh Davis for more information ThERE WILL be a meeting of the Newton Health System, Inc. and Newton County Hospital Authority on Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at approximately 7:00 p.m. in the Hospital’s Board Room. TOPS 514 COvINgTON 2101 WAShINgTON St. SENIOR hIghRISE TAkE OFF Pounds Sensibly. MEETS EvERy Tuesday 10-11 WEIgh IN 8:30-9:45. PLEASE COME join us if you need help losing weight. 770-780-9240.
Items for Sale general Merchandise MOvINg SALE COMPLETE BEDROOM 5 PIECE SET $325.00.BEIGE LOVE SEAT AND SOFA COFFEE AND END TABLES INCLUDED $385.00 OThER ITEMS AVAILBALE. 770-787-1079
Jobs Drivers Wanted DRIvER TRAINESS NEEDED NOW! TRAIN TO drive for US Xpress. $800/week + Benefits! NO EXPIERENCE NEEDED! CDL & Job Ready in ASAP! uS XPRESS can cover CDL Training program! CALL FOR details! 1-866-862-0484
help Wanted DIE SETTER: Automotive Supplier in Covington is looking for Metal Stamping Die Setters. Mechanical troubleshooting skills are required. Willingness to work around large types of machinery. Forklift experience necessary We are only willing to hire safety minded individuals who operate carefully and mindfully with attention to detail. Direct hire 1st shift position, paid vacation, high level benefits, competitive compensation. Please mail resumes to P.O. Box 427 Covington, GA 30015
FOREvER hOME Aide Service: Now excepting applications for CNA, LPN, RN and Independent Contractor. For appointment call 678-625-0004. hELP WANTED, Lake Jackson Park Attendant, week-ends and holidays, May through Labor Day, Contact Doug Ellis 404-954-4043
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Automotive supplier in Covington is seeking Operators for 2nd and 3rd shifts. Attention to detail and quality is a must. Ability to stand on feet for 8 hours and able to lift up to 30 lbs. Background check, drug screen, HS diploma required.
hvAC INSPECTOR needs to be well versed in ventilation and air conditioning duct construction and installation including: gauging, fire and smoke dampers, instrumentation, fire rating and wall/ floor penetrations, able to read and understand construction blue prints, familiar with Air Handling Units, SMACNA, local codes and standards, able to comprehend project specifications. Must be a self-starter and able to work with limited direction. Must have Journey man level experience or equal credentials. Please Call Doug 401-623-9373
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LANDSCAPE LABORER – 12 Temporary positions available from April 1, 2015 – Nov 1, 2015. Cumberland Landscape Group – Norcross – Cut, trim, edge lawns & flower beds; clean up, weed, plant, spread mulch; rake, blow leaves. No exp necessary – will train. Must be able to lift 30lbs and pass a criminal background check. Drug testing pre-employment and random. Uniform purchase reqd. Transportation provided to multiple job sites in Cobb, Fulton, Henry, & Gwinnett Counties. 40hrs/wk – OT Varies - $11.22/hr, $16.83/ hr OT - 6:00a-3:00p, M-F, some Sat’s reqd. To apply call 404-3529393 or email resume to john@ cumberlandlg.com JO#GA8271114
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NOW hIRINg! Part-Time Park Maintenance Positions, Part-Time Golf Course Positions and a Full Time Seasonal (May-Oct) Naturalist Position at Hard Labor Creek State Park. Must pass background check. Rutledge, GA. 706-557-3001
MEDICAL SPACE for rent. 4115 Tate Street, Covington. 2200 sqft. near Newton Medical Center. 404-788-2516
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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.
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company drivers and owner operators. All drivers must have two years tractor trailer experience, good driving record, and tank/hazmat endorsements. Company drivers will earn great pay. Owner operators will get paid among the best in the industry. Our average 1099 for owner operators 2014 was $215,000. For more information please call 1-877-543-4173.
THE RETREAT NURSING HOME has a full-time position available for a REGISTERED NURSE 7P–7A in 55-bed long-term care facility. Encouraging all self-motivated, dependable, and caring people to apply. Competitive salaries and great benefits offered. Apply in person at Jasper Memorial Hospital, 898 College Street, Monticello, GA or email resume to humanresources@jaspermemorial.com We are an equal opportunity employer.
If you decide to purchase “Big Red” you must bring the owner a box of Hankies.
The Housing Authority of the City of Covington (The Authority) will be accepting applications until Friday, March 13th, 2015 for the position of
Maintenance Foreman.
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). Minimum requirements include a High School Diploma with some level of higher education achieved. Computer literacy to include the knowledge and ability to operate certain maintenance programs. Candidates must be able to obtain certain maintenance certifications within first two years of employment. 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. Responses that do not include The Authority application form will not be accepted.
Public Notices Property 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 Desmond A. Williams to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR PINE STATE MORTGAGE CORPORATION, dated May 04, 2007, recorded in Deed Book 2434, Page 472, Newton County, Georgia records, as last transferred to U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR MORGAN
STANLEY MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2007-13, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 200713 by assignment recorded or to be recorded, Newton County, Georgia records conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of ONE HUNDRED FIFTEEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED TWENTY SEVEN AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($115,227.00); 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 April, 2015 the following described property: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 169, 10TH DISTRICT,
NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA, BEING LOT 282, THE RESERVES AT LAKEWOOD ESTATES, UNIT ONE, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 45, PAGES 169-195, NEWTON COUNTY RECORDS, SAID PLAT BEING INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE THERETO SUBJECT TO ANY RIGHT OF WAY DEEDS OR OTHER EASEMENTS 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). 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, Attention: Home Retention Department, 1661 Worthington Road, Suite 100, West Palm
Beach, FL 33409, Fax 407-7375693. 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 Desmond A. Williams or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 180 Colser Drive, Covington, GA 30016.
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graduation announcement Kathryn Elder graduated from Southern Crescent Technical College on the President’s list with a 4.0 grade point average on Dec. 4, 2014.
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, to which you responded with enthusiasm. Thank you! In the March 1 edition of our “Remember When” feature a reader has identified five of the six men I a groundbreaking picture. Far left is Perino Dearing, third from left is B.L. Johnson, standing right is Ed Robinson, kneeling right to left are Tom White and Dave Bohanan. Left to right in the picture of the Lion’s Club organizing the cub scouts are Ester Mauldin, Tom Mauldin, an unknown woman, Robert Budd, Doug Childers and Hamby Barton. Some of the football players in our Dec. 7 Remember When section have been identified, and we are looking for the names of others. So far Jeffrey and Eddie Hinton and Danny Barnes.
Public Notices Public Notices Abandoned Vehicles AbANdoNed Vehicle The followiNg vehicle is Abandoned and will be sold at a later date if not picked up as stated, 999 Cronan Road Covington, GA 30016. 2000 hoNdA Accord ViN: 1hgcg2251YA025235 Public NoTice #106799 3/8,15
Alcoholic beverage NoTice APPlicATioN foR Alcohol liceNSe NoTice iS hereby given that an application have been made to the Mayor and Council of the City of Covington for a license to sell alcoholic beverages for off-premises consumption only: hAMPToN iNN 14460 PARAS DRIVE, NE NAVIN SHAN beeR, wiNe & SPIRITS ON PREMISES The SAid application will come before the Mayor and Council, City of Covington, Georgia, for consideration on March 16, 2015 at 6:30 PM at City Hall, 2194 Emory Street, Covington, Georgia. This notice is published pursuant to the provisions of Section 5.12.080(C), Covington Municipal Code. ATTeST: AudRA M. GUTIERREZ, CITY CLERK ciTY of Covington, Georgia Public NoTice #106829 3/8
corporations NoTice of intent To incoporate NoTice iS herby given that Articles of Organization which will organize M.O.U. DISCOUNTS, LLC. we be delivered to the Secretary of State for filing in accordance with the Georgia Business Corporation Code. The initial registered office of the corporation will be located at 15122 Highway 36, Covington, GA 30014 and it’s initial registered agent is David C. Wilson. Public NoTice # 106832 3/8,15 NoTice of iNTeNT To VoluNTARilY diSSolVe A coRPoRATioN NoTice iS given that a notice of Intent to dissolve buSiNeSSwoRKS SoluTioNS, iNc. a Georgia corporation with its registered office at 3117 Floyd Street, Covington, Newton County, Georgia 30014 has been delivered to the Secretary of State for filing in accordance with the Georgia Business Corporation Code. buSiNeSSwoRKS SoluTioNS, INC. requests that persons with claims against it present the claims to BUSINESSWORKS SOLUTIONS, INC. at 3117 Floyd Street, Covington, Newton County, Georgia 30014 with a description of the particulars of the claim in writing. Notice is given that, except for claims that are contingent at the time of the filing of, or that arise after the filing of, the Notice of Intent to Dissolve, a claim against the corporation not otherwise barred will be barred unless proceeding to enforce the claim is commended within two years after publication of this notice. Public NoTice #106757 3/1,8 NoTice of iNTeNT To VoluNTARilY diSSolVe A coRPoRATioN NoTice iS given that a notice of Intent to dissolve wagner Property Management, inc. a Georgia corporation with its registered office at 8386 Hazelbrand Road, Covington, Newton County, Georgia 30014 has been delivered to the Secretary of State for filing in accordance with the Georgia
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Business Corporation Code. wAgNeR PRoPeRTY Management, Inc. requests that persons with claims against it present the claims to Wagner Property Management, Inc. at 8386 Hazelbrand Road, Covington, Newton County, Georgia 30014 with a description of the particulars of the claim in writing. Notice is given that, except for claims that are contingent at the time of the filing of, or that arise after the filing of, the Notice of Intent to Dissolve, a claim against the corporation not otherwise barred will be barred unless proceeding to enforce the claim is commended within two years after publication of this notice. Public NoTice #106758 3/1,8
debtors creditors geoRgiA, NewToN couNTY. NoTice To debToRS ANd cRediToRS All cRediToRS of the Estate of Mildred bradley oliver, deceased, late of said State and County, are hereby notified to render their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment to the undersigned. ThiS 17Th day of February, 2015. deoN whiTlocK, Executor uNdeR The Last Will and Testament of MildRed Bradley Oliver 96 ARboR Springs Plantation Drive NewNAN, gA 30265 Public NoTice #106773 3/1,8,15,22 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 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 Nell blair Mundy, 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 23rd day of February, 2015. ThoMAS g. Mundy, Jr. 3145 PoNdeRoSA Drive coViNgToN, gA 30014 770-786-7931 Public NoTice #106760 3/1,8,15,22
divorces iN The SuPeRioR couRT of
billY lee Fuson PlAiNTiff, V. ShARoN lYNch Fuson defeNdANT. ciVil AcTioN Number 2015cV-36-2
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). wiTNeSS The Honorable Eugene M. Benton, Judge of the Superior Court of Newton County. ThiS The 16th day of February, 2015.
bY oRdeR of the Court for service by publication dated March 2, 2015, you are hereby notified that on January 7, 2015 (date of filing), Billy Lee Fuson (plaintiff) filed suit against you for divorce. You ARe required to file an answer in writing within sixty (60) days of the date o-f 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). wiTNeSS The Honorable John M. Ott Judge of the Superior Court of Newton County. ThiS The 2nd day of March, 2015. liNdA d. Hays cleRK of Superior Court Public NoTice #106831 3/8,15,22,29 iN The SuPeRioR couRT of NewToN couNTY STATe of geoRgiA deboRAh McleNdoN Arteaga, PlAiNTiff, V. Julio ARTeAgA Mejia, defeNdANT. ciVil AcTioN Number 2015cV301-4 NoTice of PUBLICATION To: Julio Arteaga Mejia 155 beRKShiRe Pass coViNgToN, gA 30016 bY oRdeR of the Court for service by publication dated February 23, 2015, you are hereby notified that on February 12, 2015 (date of filing), Deborah McLendon Arteaga (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). wiTNeSS The Honorable Horace J. Johnson, JR., Judge of the Superior Court of Newton County.
TAMiKA J. H. Ross, PlAiNTiff, V. cliffoRd P. Ross, defeNdANT. ciVil AcTioN Number 2015cV300-3 NoTice of PUBLICATION
NoTice of PUBLICATION To: ShARoN Lynch Fuson 1988 hwY 81 S coViNgToN, gA. 30016
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liNdA d. Hays cleRK of Superior Court Public NoTice #106765 3/1,8,15,22 iN The SuPeRioR couRT of NewToN couNTY STATe of geoRgiA SARAh elizAbeTh Lear, PlAiNTiff, VS. JeReMiAh williAM Lear, defeNdANT. ciVil AcTioN File No.: 2015cV198-2 NoTice of PUBLICATION bY oRdeR of the Court for service by publication dated the 16th day of February, 2015, you are hereby notified that on the 30th day of January, 2015 Sarah Elizabeth Lear filed suit against you for PETITION FOR DIVORCE. You ARe required to file with the Clerk of the Superior Court of Newton County, and to serve upon Plaintiff’s attorney, Christopher T. Adams, 125 1/2 N. Perry Street, Lawrenceville, Georgia 30046, an Answer in writing within sixty (60) days of the date of the order for publication. wiTNeSS Judge of this Newton County Superior Court. ThiS The 16th day of February, 2015.
To: cliffoRd P. Ross 30 buTTeRflY Way coViNgToN, gA 30016 bY oRdeR of the Court for service by publication dated February 24, 2015, you are hereby notified that on February 12, 2015 (date of filing), Tamika J. H. Ross (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). wiTNeSS The Honorable Samuel D. Ozburn, Judge of the Superior Court of Newton County. ThiS The 24th day of February, 2015. liNdA d. Hays cleRK of Superior Court Public NoTice #106833 3/8,15,22,29 iN The SuPeRioR couRT of NewToN couNTY STATe of geoRgiA TRAcee R. Hill-Robertson, PlAiNTiff, V. JohN R. Robertson, defeNdANT. ciVil AcTioN Number 2015cV136-1 NoTice of PUBLICATION
liNdA d. Hays cleRK NewToN couNTY Superior Court
To: JohN R. Robertson 310 JohNSoN Terrace coViNgToN, gA 30014
Public NoTice #106768 3/1,8,15,22
bY oRdeR of the Court for service by publication dated February 16, 2015, you are hereby notified that on January 23, 2015 (date of filing), Tracee R. Hill-Robertson (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).
iN The SuPeRioR couRT of NewToN couNTY STATe of geoRgiA ShANNoN YouNg, PlAiNTiff, V. RobeRT YouNg, defeNdANT. ciVil AcTioN Number 2014cV1826-5
wiTNeSS The Honorable Eugene M. Benton, Judge of the Superior Court of Newton County.
ThiS The 23rd day of February, 2015.
NoTice of PUBLICATION
ThiS The 16th day of February, 2015.
liNdA d. Hays cleRK of Superior Court
To: RobeRT Young 12770 Rodeo Square Drive houSToN, Tx 77072
liNdA d. Hays cleRK of Superior Court
Public NoTice #106798 3/8,15,22,29 iN The SuPeRioR couRT of NewToN couNTY STATe of geoRgiA fRAMPToN chARleS, PlAiNTiff, V. eASTeRliNe chARleS, defeNdANT. ciVil AcTioN Number 2015cV205-1 NoTice of PUBLICATION To: eASTeRliNe Charles bRowNbRidge RoAd coViNgToN, gA 30014 bY oRdeR of the Court for service by publication dated February 16, 2015, you are hereby notified that on February 2, 2015 (date of filing), Frampton Charles (plaintiff) filed suit against you for divorce. You ARe required to file an answer in writing within sixty (60) days of
bY oRdeR of the Court for service by publication dated February 16, 2015, you are hereby notified that on September 8, 2014 (date of filing), Shannon Young (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).
Public NoTice #106766 3/1,8,15,22
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liNdA d. Hays cleRK of Superior Court Public NoTice #106767 3/1,8,15,22 iN The SuPeRioR couRT of
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PlAce of Arrest: FLAT SHOALS ROAD cASe NuMbeR: 14C77092 diSPoSiTioN of Case: GUITLY PLEA OF DWUAC AND DRIVING WHILE LICENSE SUSPENDED; $3880 FINE, 24 MONTHS PROBATION, 10 DAYS CONFINEMENT, 1 DAY CREDIT TIME SERVED, 240 HOURS COMMUNITY SERVICE, RISK REDUCTION PROGRAM, $39 SUPERVISION FEE, SUBMIT TO RANDOM SCREENING, NOTICE OF LICENSE SUSPENSION, 1 VICTIM IMPACT PANEL, INSTALL IGNITION INTERLOCK, COURT MONITORED DUI PROGRAM IN ROCKDALE COUNTY, PUBLISH PHOTO, SURRENDER LICENSE PLATE, NO ALCOHOL. bY: e THOMPKINS dePuTY cleRK, State Court of DeKalb County Public NoTice #106818 3/8
forfeiture Seizure NoTice of SeizuRe of PeRSoNAl PRoPeRTY VAlued AT $25,000.00 oR leSS PuRSuANT To o.c.g.A. § 1613-49(n) To: TeReSA LYNEE KENDRICK, AND ALL OTHER OWNERS OR INTEREST HOLDERS OF THE SEIZED PROPERTY TAKe NoTice that on June 11, 2014, the Porterdale Police Department seized One (1) 2009 Chevrolet HHR, VIN: 3GNCA13B095644768, from River Front Road at the Waste Water Treatment Plant, City of Porterdale, Newton County, Georgia. The Seized property was directly or indirectly used or intended for use to facilitate a violation of O.C.G.A. § 16-13-30 and/or is proceeds derived or realized therefrom and/ or was found in close proximity to controlled substances and/or other property which is subject to forfeiture pursuant to the provisions of O.C.G.A. §16-13-49(d). ANd fuRTheR TAKE NOTICE that the owner or interest holder may file a claim against the seized property within thirty (30) days after the second publication of this Notice by sending the claim to the Porterdale Police Department, 2602 Main Street, Porterdale, Georgia 30014 and to the District Attorney for the Alcovy Judicial Circuit, 1132 Usher Street, Room 313, Covington, Georgia, 30014, to the Attention of Miguel A. Trujillo, by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, return receipt requested. ReSPecTfullY SubMiTTed, lAYlA h. ZON diSTRicT ATToRNeY geoRgiA bAR No. 356894 AlcoVY JudiciAl Circuit NewToN couNTY District Attorney’s Office 1132 uSheR Street, Room 313 coViNgToN, gA 30014 (770) 784-2070 /S/ Miguel A. Trujillo ASSiSTANT diSTRicT Attorney geoRgiA bAR No. 327175 Public NoTice #106772 3/1,8,15
Juvenile court iN The JuVeNile couRT of NewToN couNTY STATe of geoRgiA
wiTNeSS The Honorable W. Kendall Wynne, JR., Judge of the Superior Court of Newton County. ThiS The 16th day of February, 2015.
30016 couNTY: NewToN dATe of Arrest: TiMe of Arrest:
The below named person has been convicted of ( 2ND in 5 yrs DUI) time under O.C.G.A. 40-6391. Please publish the information required. defeNdANT’S NAMe: THAKEDUS SIMMONS ciTY & zipcode: COVINGTON
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
Page 4C Sunday, March 8, 2015 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
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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 Child: Dakota Nicholas Forte Heather M. Forte, Petitioner, v. Alvin Forte, Respondent. Civil Action Number: 2015CV10-2 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION TO: Alvin Forte 465 Sherwood Circle Stone Mountain, GA 30087 By order of the Court for service by publication dated January 26, 2015, you are hereby notified that on December 23, 2014, Heather M Forte filed suit against you for Legal Name Change of a Minor.
Public Notice #106716 2/15,22,3/1,8
IN THE INTEREST OF: P. N. S Female D 06/26/04 Case # 107-15J-0213
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 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 e s s i ca Gaskill (Deputy) Clerk Juvenile Court of Newton County, Georgia
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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
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 plaintiff’s attorney (if represented). WITNESS, the honorable John M. Ott, Judge of the Superior Court of Newton County. The, the 29th day of January, 2015. /s/ Linda D. Hays Clerk of Superior Court Public Notice #106834 3/8,15,22,29 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 Covington News the Petition was filed.
of conducting Sheriff’s sales in said county within the legal hours of sale, to the highest bidder on the first Tuesday in April 2015, all property described in said security deed including but not limited to the following described property:
Dated: 1/29/2015 /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: Stephanie MercadoBradford Petitioner. Civil Action Case Number: 2015CV304-2 NOTICE OF PETITION TO CHANGE NAME OF ADULT Stephanie MercadoBradford filed a petition in the Newton County Superior Court on February 11, 2015 to change the name from: Stephanie MercadoBradford to: Stephanie Lee Bradford Any interested party has the right to appear in this case and file objections within thirty days after the Petition was filed. Dated: 2/11/15 /s/ Stephanie MercadoBradford Petitioner, Pro Se 375 Cambridge Way Covington, GA 30016 Public Notice #106764 3/1,8,15,22 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEWTON COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA In Re: the name change of minor children: Natalie Elora MacDonell Miles Calvin Hairell Sharon-Rose Fetzer, Petitioner Civil Action No: 2015CV316-3 NOTICE OF PETITION CHANGE NAME OF CHILD
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Notice is hereby given that Sharon-Rose Fetzer, the undersigned, filed a petition in the Superior Court of Newton County on February 18, 2015 to change the names of the following minor children: From Natalie Elora MacDonell to Natalie Elora Fetzer From Miles Calvin Hairell to Miles Calvin Fetzer Notice is hereby given pursuant to law to any interested party to appear in court in this case and file objections within the time prescribed in O.C.G.A. Objections must be filed with said Court within 30 days of the filing of said petition. §§ 19-12-1(f)(2) and (3). Dated: Feb. 18, 2015. /s/ Sharon-Rose Fetzer Petitioner, Pro Se Sharon-Rose Fetzer 5111 Odum Street NW Covington, Georgia 30014 770-688-6740 Public Notice #106762 3/1,8,15,22 THE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEWTON COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA In Re: Petition to Change name of minor child Jalen Johnny Morris TO: Johnny Morris, Biological Father(s) of Jalen Johnny Morris, the minor child You are hereby notified that on the 16th day of February, 2015, Jenny Burgos, filed a petition in the Superior Court of Newton County, Case No. 2015CV34-1 to change Jalen Johnny Morris to Jalen Johnny Burgos, which if granted will be known as Jalen Johnny Burgos, and you will make known any objections you may have to the prayers of said petition within 30 days from above date filing, in said court, before the Presiding Judge at the Courthouse, Superior Court of Newton County Georgia 1132 Usher Street Room 338, Covington, Georgia 30014 and to the undersigned. Jenny Burgos 70 Carmody Circle Covignton, GA 30016 404-916-3636 Public Notice #106763 3/1,8,15,22
Property NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER CONTAINED IN SECURITY DEED STATE OF GEORGIA, COUNTY OF Newton Pursuant to a power of sale contained in a certain security deed executed by Nicholas N. Johnson, hereinafter referred to as Grantor, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for First Horizon Home Loan Corporation recorded in Deed Book 2424, beginning at page 577, and rerecorded in Deed Book 2450, Page 241, and clarified by Scrivener’s Affidavit at Deed Book 2905, Page 78, and clarified by Scrivener’s Affidavit at Deed Book 2929, Page 234, modified at Deed Book 3005, Page 546, and modified at Deed Book 3109, Page 226 and clarified at Scrivener’s Affidavit at Deed Book 3258, Page 506, of the deed records of the Clerk of the Superior Court of the aforesaid state and county, and by virtue of a default under the terms of said security deed, and the related note, the undersigned attorney-in-fact for the aforesaid Grantor (which attorneyin-fact is the present holder of said security deed and note secured thereby) will sell at the usual place
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lots 234 & 223 of the 9th District, Newton County, Georgia, being Lot 18 of Wyndmont Subdivision as shown on a plat entitled “Final Plat for Mill Stone” (now Wyndmont) recorded in Plat Book 44, Page 119-120 and also as shown as Lot 18 of Wyndmont Subdivision on a plat entitled “Final Plat for Wyndmont fka Mill Stone” recorded in Plat Book 44, page 252 and 253, Newton County, Georgia Records, which recorded plats are incorporated herein by reference and made a part of this description. Said property will be sold on an “as-is” basis without any representation, warranty or recourse against the above-named or the undersigned. The sale will be subject to the following items which may affect the title: any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien but not yet due and payable); any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property; any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, and all other matters of record superior to the said Security Deed. The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Security Deed. MidFirst Bank, through its division Midland Mortgage as loan servicer is the entity with full authority to negotiate, amend and modify the terms of the Note and Security Deed. MidFirst Bank, through its division Midland Mortgage may be contacted at: 999 Northwest Grand Boulevard, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73118; 1-800-552-3000. To the best of the undersigned’s knowledge and belief, the party in possession of the property is believed to be Nicholas N. Johnson, or tenant(s). MidFirst Bank, as Transferee, Assignee, and Secured Creditor As attorney-in-fact for the aforesaid Grantor Campbell & Brannon, LLC Attorneys at Law Glenridge Highlands II 5565 Glenridge Connector, Suite 350 Atlanta, GA 30342 (770) 392-0041 THIS LAW FIRM MAY BE HELD TO BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, UNDER FEDERAL LAW. IF SO, ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Public Notice# 106813 3/8,15,22,29,4/5 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 G. Graham, Ethlyn P. Graham and Stanley G. Graham to Wachovia Bank, National Association, dated May 17, 2006, recorded in Deed Book 2195, Page 472, Newton County, Georgia Records, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of ONE HUNDRED THIRTY THOUSAND FIFTY-THREE AND 0/100 DOLLARS ($130,053.00), 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 April, 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 successor by merger to Wachovia Bank, NA 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 1-800-4161472. To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is Christopher G. Graham or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 335 Forrest Brook Dr, 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 successor by merger to Wachovia Bank, NA as Attorney in Fact for Christopher G. Graham, Ethlyn P. Graham and Stanley G. Graham McCalla Raymer, LLC 1544 Old Alabama Road Roswell, Georgia 30076 www.foreclosurehotline.net EXHIBIT “A” ALL THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY SITUATED IN THE CITY OF COVINGTON IN THE COUNTY OF NEWTON AND
STATE OF GEORGIA AND BEING DESCRIBED IN A DEED DATED 12/10/2004 AND RECORDED 01/04/2005 IN BOOK 1819 PAGE 593 AMONG THE LAND RECORDS OF THE COUNTY AND STATE SET FORTH ABOVE AND REFERENCED AS FOLLOWS: LAND LOT 168, DISTRICT 10, LOT 72, SUBDIVISION OF OVERLOOK PASS, PLAT BOOK 33, PLAT PAGE 62, PARCEL ID NUMBER: 001 2C197 MR/rla 4/7/15 Our file no. 5605114 - FT12 Public Notice #106853 3/8,15,22,29,4/5 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 Darryl D Lowe to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., dated April 17, 2009, recorded in Deed Book 2724, Page 561, Newton County, Georgia Records, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-ONE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED SEVEN AND 0/100 DOLLARS ($121,107.00), 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 April, 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 1-800416-1472. To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is Darryl D Lowe or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 185 Overlook 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, N.A. as Attorney in Fact for Darryl D Lowe 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 168 of the 10th District, Newton County, Georgia, being Lot 46, Unit One of Overlook Pass Subdivision as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 30, pages 272-273, Newton County, Georgia Records, which recorded plat is incorporated herein by reference and made a part of this description. MR/vet 4/7/15 Our file no. 542215 FT5 Public Notice #106678 3/8,15,22,29,4/5 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 Donnie Cloudt to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Brand Mortgage Group, LLC , its successors and assigns, dated December 3, 2010, recorded in Deed Book 2872, Page 410, Newton County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to Wells Fargo Bank, NA by assignment recorded in Deed Book 3283, Page 525, Newton County, Georgia Records, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of EIGHTY THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SIXTY-FOUR AND 0/100 DOLLARS ($80,264.00), 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 April, 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 Donnie Cloudt or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 6136 Newton Drive NE, 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. Wells Fargo Bank, NA as Attorney in Fact for Donnie Cloudt 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 256 of the 9th District, City of Covington, Newton County Georgia and being 0.28 acre tract on Newton Drive as per plat of survey for Connie D. Brownlee by Richard E. Nutt GA RLS #1797 dated November 19, 1997 recorded in Deed Book 31, Page 99 Newton County Georgia Records. MR/vet 4/7/15 Our file no. 580815 - FT5 Public Notice #106785 3/8,15,22,29,4/5 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 Gregory C. Johnson to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Brand Mortgage Group, LLC, its successors and assigns, dated March 29, 2011, recorded in Deed Book 2899, Page 387, Newton County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to Wells Fargo Bank, NA by assignment recorded in Deed Book 3283, Page 54, Newton County, Georgia Records, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of EIGHTY-FIVE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FORTY-FIVE AND 0/100 DOLLARS ($85,845.00), 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 April, 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 Gregory C. Johnson or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 130 Fox Meadow 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 Gregory C. Johnson 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 123 of the 10th District, Newton County, Georgia, being Lot 36, Block B of Fox Meadow Subdivision, as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 21, page 143, Newton County, Georgia Records, which recorded plat is incorporated herein by reference and made a part of this description. MR/grt 4/7/15 Our file no. 572715 FT5 Public Notice #106729 3/8,15,22,29,4/5 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 Gregory H. Smith to Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., dated May 21, 2002, recorded in Deed Book 1227, Page 476, Newton County, Georgia Records and as re-recorded in Deed Book 1336, Page 511, Newton County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to Georgia Housing and Finance
The Covington News Authority by assignment recorded in Deed Book 1253, Page 192, Newton County, Georgia Records, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of ONE HUNDRED FIFTEEN THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED EIGHTYTHREE AND 0/100 DOLLARS ($115,983.00), 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 April, 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. Georgia Housing and Finance Authority 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: State Home Mortgage, P.O. Box 133079, Atlanta, GA 30333 404-679-4908/3133. To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is Gregory H. Smith or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 85 E Lawn Court, 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 Gregory H. Smith 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 Lots 125 of the 10th District of Newton County, Georgia, being Lot 41 of East Trelawney Subdivision, according to plat recorded at Plat Book 35, Pages 36-38, Newton County, Georgia records, which plat is incorporated herein by reference thereto for a more accurate and complete description. Tax ID Number for Parcel: 0027G-043 MR/dw0 4/7/15 Our file no. 536215 - FT17 Public Notice #106728 3/8,15,22,29,4/5 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 James Holmes and Olivia Holmes to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for First Franklin A Division of Nat. City Bank of IN, its successors and assigns, dated August 4, 2006, recorded in Deed Book 2259, Page 310, Newton County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as trustee for the holders of the First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust 2006FF15 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-FF15 by assignment recorded in Deed Book 2880, Page 395, Newton County, Georgia Records, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of TWO HUNDRED SIXTY-THREE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED AND 0/100 DOLLARS ($263,200.00), 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 April, 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, National Association, as trustee for the holders of the First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust 2006FF15 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-FF15 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 888-818-6032. To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is James Holmes and Olivia Holmes or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 1487
Mount Zion Road, 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. Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as trustee for the holders of the First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-FF15 Mortgage PassThrough Certificates, Series 2006-FF15 as Attorney in Fact for James Holmes and Olivia Holmes 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 403 of the 16th District of Newton County, Georgia, and being more particularly described as follows: To find the true point of beginning, being at the intersection formed by the easterly land lot line of Land Lot 403 and the Westerly right-of-way line of Mt. Zion Road; running thence South 03 degrees 22 minutes 57 seconds West a distance of 57.56 feet to a one-half inch rebar found and the True Point of Beginning; running thence South 03 degrees 22 minutes 57 seconds west a distance of 158.40 feet to a rock found running thence North 87 degrees 42 minutes 04 seconds west a distance of 624.98 feet to a one-half inch rebar found; running thence North 02 degrees 17 minutes 56 seconds east a distance of 120.00 feet to a one-half inch rebar found; running thence North 88 degrees 48 minutes 08 seconds east a distance of 629.14 feet to a one-half inch rebar found and the Point of Beginning. MR/crp1 4/7/15 Our file no. 53239410 - FT1 Public Notice #106859 3/8,15,22,29,4/5 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 Luis F. Contreras and Lorena A. Contreras to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., its successors and assigns , dated February 27, 2004, recorded in Deed Book 1629, Page 81, Newton County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to The Bank of New York Mellon formerly known as The Bank of New York, as Trustee for CWMBS Reperforming Loan Remic Trust, Certificates, Series 2005-R2 by assignment recorded in Deed Book 3124, Page 210, Newton County, Georgia Records, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of ONE HUNDRED SIX THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-THREE AND 0/100 DOLLARS ($106,153.00), 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 April, 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. The Bank of New York Mellon formerly known as The Bank of New York, as Trustee for CWMBS Reperforming Loan Remic Trust, Certificates, Series 2005-R2 is the holder of the Security Deed to the property in accordance with OCGA § 44-14-162.2. The entity that has full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the mortgage with the debtor is: Nationstar Mortgage, LLC, 350 Highland Drive, Lewisville, TX 75067 888-8509398x3705. To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is Luis F. Contreras and Lorena A. Contreras or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 260 Pitts Chapel Road, Newborn, Georgia 30056. 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 formerly known as The Bank of New York, as Trustee for CWMBS Reperforming Loan Remic Trust, Certificates, Series 2005R2 as Attorney in Fact for Luis F. Contreras and Lorena A. Contreras 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 187, 19th District, City of Newborn, Newton County, Georgia, and being shown as 1.112 acres, more or less, on that plat of survey recorded at Deed Book 511, Page 222, 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/ms8 4/7/15 Our file no. 51568905 - FT2 Public Notice #106705 3/8,15,22,29,4/5 NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER GEORGIA, NEWTON COUNTY THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL
Sunday, March 8, 2015 Page 5C BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by Stephen D. Hayes to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc., dated April 26, 2004, recorded in Deed Book 1670, Page 83, Newton County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for holders of IMPAC Secured Assets Corp., Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2004-3 by assignment recorded in Deed Book 3147, Page 160, Newton County, Georgia Records, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of THREE HUNDRED SIXTY THOUSAND AND 0/100 DOLLARS ($360,000.00), 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 April, 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. Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for holders of IMPAC Secured Assets Corp., Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2004-3 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 Daryl Hayes or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 511 Hightower Trail, 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. Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for holders of IMPAC Secured Assets Corp., Mortgage PassThrough Certificates, Series 2004-3 as Attorney in Fact for Stephen D. Hayes 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 267 of the 4th District, Newton County, Georgia, and being more particularly described as follows: To find the true point of beginning, begin at a point located in the center of a bridge on Hightower Trail (50’ right of way), running thence North 28 degrees 12 minutes 12 seconds East a distance of 25.00 feet to a point located on the Northeastern right of way of said Hightower Trail, said point also being located at the intersection of the Northeast right of way of said Hightower Trail and centerline of Gum Creek and being the true point of beginning; Thence, North 70 degrees 45 Minutes 43 seconds West a distance of 108.26 feet to a point; Thence, North 80 degrees 01 minutes 57 seconds West a distance of 65.69 feet to a point; Thence, North 88 degrees 02 minutes 18 seconds West a distance of 69.40 feet to a point; Thence, South 85 degrees 01 minutes 56 seconds West a distance of 37.46 feet to a point; Thence, South 80 degrees 06 minutes 05 seconds West a distance of 85.13 feet to a point; Thence, South 79 degrees 29 minutes 13 seconds West a distance of 78.15 feet to a point; Thence, South 79 degrees 14 minutes 01 seconds West a distance of 81.70 feet to a power pole; Thence, South 78 degrees 42 minutes 20 seconds West a distance 62.73 feet to a 1/2 “ rebar found; Thence, North 1 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East a distance of 1134.17 feet to a 1/2 “ rebar found; Thence, running along the Land Lot Line dividing land Lots 266 and 267 North 60 degrees 42 minutes 23 seconds East a distance of 766.24 feet to a 3/8” rebar found inside a 2” pipe; Thence, North 63 degrees 19 minutes 56 seconds East a distance of 475.00 feet to a point, (said point designated as Point A) North 63 degrees 19 minutes 56 seconds East a distance of 10.32 feet to the centerline of Gum Creek; Thence; running Southeasterly and Southwesterly along centerline of Gum Creek 2660 feet more or less to a point (said point designated as Point B) following courses and distances from Point A to Point B to wit: South 17 degrees 49 minutes 29 seconds East a distance of 213.97 feet to a point; South 32 degrees 53 minutes 04 seconds East a distance of 500.99 feet to a point; South 44 degrees 55 minutes 15 seconds West a distance of 201.25 feet to a point; North 81 degrees 05 minutes 40 seconds West a distance of 178.80 feet to a point; South 27 degrees 04 minutes 45 seconds West a distance of 125.97 feet to a point; South 55 degrees 22 minutes 30 seconds West a distance of 125.56 feet to a point; South 51 degrees 57 minutes 25 seconds West a distance of 215.26 feet to a point; South 41 degrees 16 minutes 25 seconds West a distance of 219.45 feet to a point; South 32 degrees 00 minutes 40 seconds West a distance of 153.15 feet to a point; South 20 degrees 19 minutes 30 seconds West a distance of 163.40 feet to a point; South 15 degrees 27 minutes 56 seconds East a distance of 216.24 feet to the True Point of Beginning. 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contains 32.27 acres and is more fully and particularly described by a plat prepared for Glenda Bramlett and Daryl Hayes by John Elwin Knight, R.L.S. #1945, dated July 14, 1995. Less & Except that certain portion of property conveyed in Right of Way Deed recorded in Deed Book 2477, Page 552 and Quit Claim Deed recorded in Deed Book 2655, Page 152, aforesaid records. MR/spg 4/7/15 Our file no. 52515708 - FT12 Public Notice #106784 3/8,15,22,29,4/5 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 Stevie Hall to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. its successors and assigns, dated December 16, 2004, recorded in Deed Book 1825, Page 388, Newton County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to The Bank of New York Mellon , f/k/a The Bank of New York, as trustee for the certificateholders of the CWABS, Inc., Asset-Backed Certificates Series 2005-1 by assignment recorded in Deed Book 2950, Page 403, Newton County, Georgia Records, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of ONE HUNDRED ELEVEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED AND 0/100 DOLLARS ($111,200.00), 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 April, 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. The Bank of New York Mellon , f/k/a The Bank of New York, as trustee for the certificateholders of the CWABS, Inc., Asset-Backed Certificates Series 2005-1 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: Green Tree Servicing LLC, 4250 North Freeway, Fort Worth, TX 76137 877816-9125. To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is Stevie Hall or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 155 Cashew Court, 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. The Bank of New York Mellon , f/k/a The Bank of New York, as trustee for the certificateholders of the CWABS, Inc., Asset-Backed Certificates Series 2005-1 as Attorney in Fact for Stevie Hall 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 68 of the 8th District, Lot 58, of Chestnut Corners Subdivision, Unit Three, according to Subdivision Plat of same dated 3/1/00 and recorded in Plat Book 34, page 114-117, 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 right, if any, of The United States of America to redeem said land within 120 days from the date of the foreclosure sale held on April 7, 2015, as provided for by the Federal Tax Lien Act of 1966 (Public Law 89-719). MR/dw0 4/7/15 Our file no. 51129705 - FT17 Public Notice #106677 3/8,15,22,29,4/5 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 Zachary Israel to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc as nominee for Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation , its successors and or assigns, dated July 2, 2008, recorded in Deed Book 2628, Page 183, Newton County, Georgia Records and as modified by that certain Loan Modification Agreement recorded in Deed Book 3143, Page 434, Newton County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to MidFirst Bank by assignment recorded in Deed Book 3296, Page 560, Newton County, Georgia Records, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of NINETY THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FOURTEEN AND 0/100 DOLLARS ($90,614.00), 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 April, 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. MidFirst Bank 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: Midland Mortgage, a division of MidFirst Bank, 999 N.W. Grand Boulevard Suite 100, Oklahoma City, OK 73118-6116 800-6544566. To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is Zachary Israel or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 200 Chimney 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. MidFirst Bank as Attorney in Fact for Zachary Israel 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 300 of the 1st District, Newton County, Georgia, being Lot 22, Block A of Twin Chimneys, Phase Two according to plat recorded in Plat Book 30, Page 30, Newton County, Georgia Records, which plat is incorporated herein by reference thereto for a more accurate and complete description. MR/dw0 4/7/15 Our file no. 53015 - FT17 Public Notice #106786 3/8,15,22,29,4/5 NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF NEWTON Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained with that certain Security Deed dated May 24, 2013, from Armond Aisola to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Freedom Mortgage Corporation, recorded on June 12, 2013 in Deed Book 3137 at Page 328, Newton County, Georgia Records, having been last sold, assigned, transferred and conveyed to Freedom Mortgage Corporation by Assignment and said Security Deed having been given to secure a note dated May 24, 2013, in the amount of $250,016.00, 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 April 7, 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 221, 10TH DISTRICT, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA, AND BEING SHOWN AS LOT 20, RIVER WATCH, ON PLAT OF SURVEY OF SAME RECORDED IN FLAT BOOK 42, PAGE 129, 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 CONVEYED BY WARRANTY DEED DATED 10/17/05 AND RECORDED 10/20/05 FROM MNW CONSTRUCTION COMPANY TO HORIZON HOMEBUILDERS, INC. RECORDED AT DEED BOOK 2032, PAGE 354, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA RECORDS. FURTHER BEING THE SAME PROPERTY DEEDED TO MNW CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FROM RESOURCE PIEDMONT, INC. ON 12/27/04 AT DEED BOOK 1814, PAGE 409, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA RECORDS. PARCEL NUMBER: 0024E-00000020-000 COMMONLY KNOWN AS 30 TREE FARM WAY, COVINGTON, GA 30014 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 Armond Aisola. The property, being commonly known as 30 Tree Farm Way, Covington, GA 30014 in Newton County, will be sold as the property of Armond Aisola, 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: LoanCare Servicing Center, Inc., 3637 Sentara Way, Virginia Beach, VA 23452, 800-909-9525. 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 Freedom Mortgage Corporation as Attorney in Fact for Armond Aisola 100 Galleria Parkway, Suite 960 Atlanta, GA 30339 Phone: (866) 690-0418 A-4512009 03/08/2015, 03/15/2015, 03/22/2015, 03/29/2015 Public Notice #106783 3/8,15,22,29 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 September 4, 2008, from Keith L. Torbert to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Countrywide Bank, FSB, recorded on January 28, 2009 in Deed Book 2682 at Page 164, 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 September 4, 2008, in the amount of $125,589.00, 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 April 7, 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 124 OF THE 10TH DISTRICT, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA BEING LOT 214 OF TRELAWNEY SUBDIVISION, UNIT TWO ACCORDING TO PLAT RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 34, PAGES 193-198, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA RECORDS. WHICH PLAT IS INCORPORATED HEREIN FOR A MORE ACCURATE AND COMPLETE DESCRIPTION. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED IN A DEED UNDER POWER DATED FEBRUARY 2, 2008, MARCH 26, 2008 IN DEED BOOK 2585, PAGE 77, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA RECORDS. 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 Keith L. Torbert. The property, being commonly known as 210 Trelawney Cir, Covington, GA 30016 in Newton County, will be sold as the property of Keith L. Torbert, 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 Keith L. Torbert 100 Galleria Parkway, Suite 960 Atlanta, GA 30339 Phone: (866) 690-0418 A-4511371 03/08/2015, 03/15/2015, 03/22/2015, 03/29/2015 Public Notice #106744 3/8,15,22,3/29 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 April, 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
Page 6C Sunday, March 8, 2015 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 888-818-6032. 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-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 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/sju 4/7/15 Our file no. 52219310 - FT1 Public Notice #106828 3/8,15,22,29,4/5 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 Juanita Lessington to Macon Mortgage, dated September 16, 2002, recorded in Deed Book 1291, Page 175, Newton County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to PNC Bank, National Association by assignment recorded in Deed Book 3089, Page 507, Newton County, Georgia Records, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of TWO HUNDRED THIRTYSEVEN THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED AND 0/100 DOLLARS ($237,400.00), 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 April, 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. PNC 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: PNC Mortgage, 3232 Newmark Drive, Miamisburg, OH 45342 800-523-8654. To the best knowledge and belief
of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is Juanita Lessington or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 20 Magnolia Drive, 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. PNC Bank, National Association as Attorney in Fact for Juanita Lessington 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 405 of the 16th District of Newton County, Georgia, and being Lot 60 of Highlands Plantation Subdivision, as per plat recorded in Plat Book 27, Pages 84-90, Newton County, Georgia Records, which plat is incorporated herein and made a part hereof by reference for a more complete and particular description. MR/jgn 4/7/15 Our file no. 52404403 - FT8 Public Notice #106826 3/8,15,22,29,4/5 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 Robert E. Nichols to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc., dated August 20, 2001, recorded in Deed Book 1109, Page 255, Newton County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to LaSalle Bank National Association as Trustee for Certificateholders of EMC Mortgage Loan Trust 2003A, Mortgage Loan Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2003-A by assignment recorded in Deed Book 2451, Page 581, Newton County, Georgia Records, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of EIGHTY-NINE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED SIXTY-SIX AND 0/100 DOLLARS ($89,466.00), 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 April, 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, successor in interest to Bank of America, National Association, as Trustee, successor by merger to LaSalle Bank, National Association as Trustee for EMC Mortgage Loan Trust 2003-A, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2003-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: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, 3415 Vision Drive, Columbus, OH 43219 800446-8939. To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is Robert E. Nichols or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 180 Lake Birch 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. U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, successor in interest to Bank of America, National Association, as Trustee, successor by merger to LaSalle Bank, National Association as Trustee for EMC Mortgage Loan Trust 2003-A, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2003-A as Attorney in Fact for Robert E. Nichols 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 184 OF THE 10TH DISTRICT, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA BEING KNOWN AS UNIT/LOT A, BUILDING NUMBER 90 OF HIGHGATE TOWNHOMES, PHASE TWO, AS PER PLAT BOOK 36,
The Covington News PAGES 121, 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 180 LAKEBIRCH 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 affectedly 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 852, Page 443, aforesaid records, as amended by Second Amendment, dated September 27th, 1999, recorded in Deed Book 866, page 273, aforesaid records. MR/tkn 4/7/15 Our file no. 5423614 - FT3 Public Notice #106825 3/8,15,22,29,4/5 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 Willie R Hughley to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for IFreedom Direct Corporation, its successors and assigns, dated March 28, 2007, recorded in Deed Book 2410, Page 300, Newton County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to Wells Fargo Bank, NA by assignment recorded in Deed Book 3083, Page 618, Newton County, Georgia Records, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of ONE HUNDRED NINETY-TWO THOUSAND FORTY-TWO AND 0/100 DOLLARS ($192,042.00), 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 April, 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 § 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 1-800-416-1472. To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is Willie R Hughley or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 2531 Country Club Drive SE, Conyers, Georgia 30013. 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.
side of Country Club Drive (55’ r/w) and the Southerly side of Fieldstone Drive (55’ r/w) and run thence Southerly and along the Easterly side of Country Club Drive a distance of 134.5 feet to an iron pin found which is The True Point of Beginning; from said true point of beginning extending thence South 53 degrees 22 minutes East a distance of 158.9 feet to a point; extending thence South 33 degrees 25 minutes West a distance of 12.0 feet to an iron pin set; extending North 49 degrees 04 minutes West a distance of 160.0 feet to the Easterly side of Country Club Drive and the true point of beginning. MR/rla 4/7/15 Our file no. 5169414 - FT5 Public Notice #106827 3/8,15,22,29,4/5 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 Lisa Walls, James Black to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR FREMONT INVESTMENT & LOAN, dated August 19, 2004, recorded in Deed Book 1739, Page 76, Newton County, Georgia records, as last transferred to HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR FREMONT HOME LOAN TRUST 2004-D, MORTGAGE-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-D by assignment recorded or to be recorded, Newton County, Georgia records conveying the afterdescribed property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of ONE HUNDRED TEN THOUSAND, TWO HUNDRED FIFTY AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($110,250.00); 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 April, 2015 the following described property: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 161 OF THE 10TH DISTRICT, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA, BEING LOT 21, BLOCK “E”, OF BROWNS BRIDGE CROSSING SUBDIVISION, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 23, PAGES 244-245, (MORE PARTICULARLY SHOWN ON PAGE 245), NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA RECORDS, WHICH PLAT IS INCORPORATED HEREIN AND MADE A PART HEREOF BY THIS 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, Attention: Home Retention Department, 1661 Worthington Road, Suite 100, West Palm Beach, FL 33409, Fax 407-737-5693. 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 Lisa Walls , James Blackor a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 9239 Scarlett Dr SW, 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. HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR FREMONT HOME LOAN TRUST 2004-D, MORTGAGE-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-D
Wells Fargo Bank, NA as Attorney in Fact for Willie R Hughley
as Attorney in Fact for Walls, James Black
McCalla Raymer, LLC 1544 Old Alabama Road Roswell, Georgia 30076 www.foreclosurehotline. net EXHIBIT “A”
Weissman, Nowack, Curry & Wilco, PC Attn: Ocwen Team One Alliance Center 3500 Lenox Road Atlanta, GA 30326 Our File# 020672
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 201 of the 10th District of Newton County, Georgia, being known as Lot 60, Block B, Unit 2, Fieldstone Subdivision, according to the plat of record in Plat Book 8, page 163, Newton County, Georgia Records. Less and Except: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 201 of the 10th District of Newton County, Georgia and being described in accordance with survey prepared for Ralph D. Prather by Louie D. Patrick; R.L.S. No. 1757, dated August 7, 1980 and being more particularly described as follows: To arrive at the true point of beginning being at a point formed by the intersection of the Easterly
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Public Notice #106869 3/8,15,22,29,4/5 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 Robert Alvarado and Elizabeth Mary Alvarado to Secured Funding Corp., dated October 22, 2004, recorded in Deed Book 1781, Page 440, Newton County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to Towne Mortgage Company by assignment recorded in Deed Book 3044, Page 115, Newton County, Georgia Records,
conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-SIX THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FIFTEEN AND 0/100 DOLLARS ($136,215.00), 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 April, 2015, the following described property: SEE EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF
of the undersigned, the party (or parties) in possession of the subject property is (are): IH3 Property Georgia LP or tenant or tenants.
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).
The sale will be conducted subject to (1) confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code; (2) O.C.G.A. Section 9-13-172.1; and (3) final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the security deed.
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. Towne Mortgage 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: Towne Mortgage Company, 2170 East Beaver Road, Troy, MI 48083 (248) 247-1800. To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is Robert Alvarado and Elizabeth Mary Alvarado or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 25 Matthew Court, 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. Towne Mortgage Company as Attorney in Fact for Robert Alvarado and Elizabeth Mary Alvarado 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 Lots 14 and 19 of the 10th District, Newton County, Georgia, being Lot 27F of The Falls, Phase Six according to plat recorded at Plat Book 37, Pages 200-206, Newton County, Georgia Records, which plat is incoprorated herein by reference thereto for a more accurate and complete description. Subject to all easements and restrictions of record, if any. MR/dw0 4/7/15 Our file no. 5738114 - FT17 Public Notice #106730 3/8,15,22,29,4/5 Notice of Sale Under Power Georgia, Newton County Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Deed to Secure Debt given by Tammy Johnson to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”) as nominee for Bayrock Mortgage Corporation, dated April 10, 2006, and recorded in Deed Book 2182, Page 128, Newton County, Georgia records, as last transferred to U.S. Bank National Association, as Successor Trustee to LaSalle Bank NA, on behalf of the holders of Bear Stearns Asset Backed Securities I Trust 2006-HE7, Asset Backed Certificates, Series 2006-HE7 by Assignment recorded in Deed Book 3297, Page 46, Newton County, Georgia records, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note of even date in the original principal amount of $103,000.00, 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 the first Tuesday in April, 2015, to wit: April 7, 2015, the following described property: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 60 of the 10th District, Newton County, Georgia, being Lot 164 of Long Creek Subdivision, Unit Two, as per plat recorded in Plat Book 39, Page 50-55 (more described on Page 52), 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 Deed to Secure Debt has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Deed to Secure Debt. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in the Deed to Secure Debt and by law, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given). Said property is commonly known as 25 Highgrove Drive, Covington, GA 30016, together with all fixtures and personal property attached to and constituting a part of said property. To the best knowledge and belief
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.
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. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 44-14-162.2, the entity that has full authority to negotiate, amend and modify all terms of the mortgage with the debtor is: Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc. Attention: Loss Mitigation Department 3815 South West Temple Salt Lake City, Utah 84115 1-888-818-6032 The foregoing notwithstanding, nothing in OC.G.A. Section 44-14162.2 shall be construed to require the secured creditor to negotiate, amend or modify the terms of the Deed to Secure Debt described herein. This sale is conducted on behalf of the secured creditor under the power of sale granted in the aforementioned security instrument, specifically being U.S. Bank National Association, as Successor Trustee to LaSalle Bank NA, on behalf of the holders of Bear Stearns Asset Backed Securities I Trust 2006-HE7, Asset Backed Certificates, Series 2006-HE7 as attorney in fact for Tammy Johnson Richard B. Maner, P.C. 5775 Glenridge Drive Building D, Suite 100 Atlanta, GA 30328 (404)252-6385 THIS LAW FIRM IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. FC15-030 Public Notice #106838 3/8,15,22,29,4/5 NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER, NEWTON COUNTY Pursuant to the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by Adam Qualls, Sabrina Brand and Barbara Brand to Wells Fargo Bank, NA dated 6/18/2009 and recorded in Deed Book 2731 Page 59, 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 $ 44,184.00, 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 THE 9TH DISTRICT, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA, AND BEING LOT 32, BLOCK B OF COVINGTON SOUTH SUBDIVISION AND BEING RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 8, PAGE 26, NEWTON COUNTY RECORDS. The debt secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Security Deed. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in 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 10121 Morris Drive Sw, 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): Adam Qualls, Sabrina Brand and Barbara Brand 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
The Covington News 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 Adam Qualls, Sabrina Brand and Barbara Brand Aldridge Connors, LLP, 15 Piedmont Center, 3575 Piedmont Road, N.E., Suite 500, Atlanta, Georgia 30305, (404) 994-7400. 1000-667507131A THIS LAW FIRM MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 1000667507131A Public Notice #106777 3/8,15,22,29,4/5 NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER, NEWTON COUNTY Pursuant to the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by Ariel Cruz and Amaury Barcenas Cruz to Saxon Mortgage, Inc. D/B/A Saxon Home Mortgage dated 4/25/2007 and recorded in Deed Book 2429 Page 62, Newton County, Georgia records; as last transferred to or acquired by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Saxon Asset Securities Trust 2007-3, Mortgage Loan Asset Backed Certificates, Series 20073, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of $ 111,150.00, 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 1676 AT PAGE 296 AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS. ALL THAT TRACT OR LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 184 OF THE 10TH DISTRICT OF NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA, BEING UNIT E, BUILDING 92, HIGHGATE TOWNHOMES, PHASE TWO, AS PER PLAT RECORDED AT PLAT BOOK 35, PAGE 208, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA RECORDS, WHICH PLAT IS HEREIN INCORPORATED 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 145 Lakebirch 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): Amaury Barcenas Cruz and Ariel Cruz 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 Saxon Asset Securities Trust 2007-3, Mortgage Loan Asset Backed Certificates, Series 2007-3 as agent and Attorney in Fact for Ariel Cruz and Amaury Barcenas Cruz Aldridge Connors, LLP, 15 Piedmont Center, 3575 Piedmont Road, N.E., Suite 500, Atlanta, Georgia 30305, (404) 994-7400. 1017-658793A THIS LAW FIRM MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 1017-658793A Public Notice # 106815 3/8,15,22,29,4/5
NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER, NEWTON COUNTY Pursuant to the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by Betty Maina to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. dated 12/31/2009 and recorded in Deed Book 2792 Page 235, Newton County, Georgia records; as last transferred to or acquired by BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of $ 98,188.00, 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 187 OF THE 10TH DISTRICT, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA BEING LOT 359, UNIT FOUR OF WOODSTONE SUBDIVISION, AS PER PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 31, PAGE 12, AND REVISED IN PLAT BOOK 31, PAGE 93, 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 300 Greenfield Way, 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): Estate/ Heirs of Betty Maina or tenant or tenants. Bank of America is the entity or individual designated who shall have full authority to negotiate, amend and modify all terms of the mortgage. Bank of America Home Loan Assistance Dept. 7105 Corporate Drive Plano, TX 75024 (800) 846-2222 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. BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. as agent and Attorney in Fact for Betty Maina Aldridge Connors, LLP, 15 Piedmont Center, 3575 Piedmont Road, N.E., Suite 500, Atlanta, Georgia 30305, (404) 994-7400. 1016-667500413A THIS LAW FIRM MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 1016667500413A Public Notice #106778 3/8,15,22,29,4/5 NOTICE OF SALE UNDER
Sunday, March 8, 2015 Page 1D POWER, NEWTON COUNTY Pursuant to the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by Carmen Green to Argent Mortgage Company, LLC dated 3/4/2005 and recorded in Deed Book 1870 Page 306, Newton County, Georgia records; as last transferred to or acquired by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Trustee, for the certificate holders of AssetBacked Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-WCW1, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of $ 105,000.00, 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 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 OR BEING IN LAND LOT 29 OF THE 10TH DISTRICT, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA, BEING LOT 42, MOUNTAINVIEW ESTATES SUBDIVISION, AS PER PLAT RECORDED AT PLAT BOOK 30, PAGE 14, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA RECORDS, WHICH RECORDED PLAT IS INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE AND MADE 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 20 Mountainside Lane, 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): Carmen Green aka Carmen D. Green 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. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Trustee, for the certificate holders of Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-WCW1 as agent and Attorney in Fact for Carmen Green Aldridge Connors, LLP, 15 Piedmont Center, 3575 Piedmont Road, N.E., Suite 500, Atlanta, Georgia 30305, (404) 994-7400. 1012-661859A THIS LAW FIRM MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 1012-661859A Public Notice #106858 3/8,15,22,29,4/5 NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER, NEWTON COUNTY Pursuant to the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by 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 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 Frederick F. Scales to Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc. dba Element Funding dated 5/12/2011 and recorded in Deed Book 2910 Page 132, Newton County, Georgia records; as last transferred to or acquired by Georgia Housing and Finance Authority, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of $ 133,115.00, 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 237 of the 9th District, Newton County, Georgia, being Lot 30 of Inglewood Park Subdivision, Phase I, as per plat theref recorded in Plat Book 47, Page 47-54, 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 9150 Bandywood Way
Southwest, 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): Frederick F. Scales or tenant or tenants. State Home Mortgage is the entity or individual designated who shall have full authority to negotiate, amend and modify all terms of the mortgage. State Home Mortgage Loss Mitigation 60 Executive Park S. NE Atlanta, GA 30329-2231 404-679-0624 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. Georgia Housing and Finance Authority as agent and Attorney in Fact for Frederick F. Scales Aldridge Connors, LLP, 15 Piedmont Center, 3575 Piedmont Road, N.E., Suite 500, Atlanta, Georgia 30305, (404) 994-7400. 1033-1525A THIS LAW FIRM MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 1033-1525A Public Notice #106769 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 Jackie A. Edwards and Charles E. Edwards to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Encore Credit dated 5/15/2007 and recorded in Deed Book 2440 Page 200, Newton County, Georgia records; as last transferred to or acquired by U.S. Bank, N.A., successor trustee to LaSalle Bank National Association, on behalf of the holders of Bear Stearns Asset Backed Securities I Trust 2007-HE6, Asset-Backed Certificates Series 2007-HE6, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of $ 282,000.00, 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 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 188 and 198 of the 1st District, Newton County, Georgia, containing 11.76 acres, more or less, being known as Lot 18 of the Skyline Subdivision, as per plat recorded in Plat Book 6, Page 30, in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Newton County, Georgia Records, to which reference is made for a more detailed 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 200 Skyline 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): Charles E. Edwards and Jackie A. Edwards 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, N.A., successor trustee to LaSalle Bank National Association, on behalf of the holders of Bear Stearns Asset Backed Securities I Trust 2007-HE6, Asset-Backed Certificates Series 2007-HE6 as agent and Attorney in Fact for Jackie A. Edwards and Charles E. Edwards Aldridge Connors, LLP, 15 Piedmont Center, 3575 Piedmont Road, N.E., Suite 500, Atlanta, Georgia 30305, (404) 994-7400. 1012-661602A THIS LAW FIRM MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 1012-661602A Public Notice #106805 3/8,15,22,29,4/5 NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER, NEWTON COUNTY Pursuant to the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by Marilyn M. Robinson to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Prestige Mortgage Co., Inc. dated 8/31/2005 and recorded in Deed Book 2007 Page 150, Newton County, Georgia records; as last transferred to or acquired by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of $ 123,900.00, 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 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 167 of the 10th District, Newton County, Georgia, being Lot 161, Unit Three, of Avonlea Subdivision, as per plat recorded in Plat Book 41, Pages 210-213, 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 25 Prince Edward Way, 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): Marilyn M. Robinson 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
Page 2D Sunday, March 8, 2015 above. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as agent and Attorney in Fact for Marilyn M. Robinson Aldridge Connors, LLP, 15 Piedmont Center, 3575 Piedmont Road, N.E., Suite 500, Atlanta, Georgia 30305, (404) 994-7400. 1000-667506824A THIS LAW FIRM MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 1000667506824A Public Notice # 106814 3/8/,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 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 payable and which may not be of record, (c) the right of redemption of any taxing authority, (d) any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, and (e) any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above. The sale will be conducted subject to (1) confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code; and (2) final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Security Deed. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 9-13-172.1, which allows for certain procedures regarding the rescission of judicial and non-judicial sales in the State of Georgia, the Deed Under Power and other foreclosure documents may not be provided until final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan as provided immediately above. JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association as agent and Attorney in Fact for 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.
The Covington News land lying and being in Land Lot 29 of the 10th District, Newton County, Georgia, being Lot 53 of Mountainview Estates Subdivision, as per plat recorded in Plat Book 30, Page 14, 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 85 Mountain 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): Ray Charles Nash or tenant or tenants. HSBC Mortgage Services, Inc. is the entity or individual designated who shall have full authority to negotiate, amend and modify all terms of the mortgage. HSBC Mortgage Services, Inc. PO Box 9068 Brandon, FL 33509-9068 800-395-3489 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.
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.
HSBC MORTGAGE SERVICES INC as agent and Attorney in Fact for Ray Charles Nash
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.
NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER, NEWTON COUNTY
JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association sbm to Chase Home Finance LLC smb to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation as agent and Attorney in Fact for Misty Dawn Folds Aldridge Connors, LLP, 15 Piedmont Center, 3575 Piedmont Road, N.E., Suite 500, Atlanta, Georgia 30305, (404) 994-7400. 1031-73732A 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 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 Ray Charles Nash to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as a nominee for SouthStar Funding, LLC dated 6/15/2005 and recorded in Deed Book 1984 Page 195, Newton County, Georgia records; as last transferred to or acquired by HSBC MORTGAGE SERVICES INC, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of $ 94,750.00, 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 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
Aldridge Connors, LLP, 15 Piedmont Center, 3575 Piedmont Road, N.E., Suite 500, Atlanta, Georgia 30305, (404) 994-7400. 1021-687308A THIS LAW FIRM MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 1021-687308A Public Notice #10687 3/8,15,22,28,4/5
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 Tammy A. Foster to Sun America Mortgage Corporation dated 6/28/2001 and recorded in Deed Book 1109 Page 2, Newton County, Georgia records; as last transferred to or acquired by U.S. Bank National Association as Trustee successor in interest to Wachovia Bank, National Association as trustee for GSMPS Mortgage Loan Trust 2004-3, Mortgage PassThrough Certificates, Series 20043, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of $ 97,400.00, 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 184 OF THE 10TH DISTRICT, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA BEING KNOWN AS UNIT/LOT A, BUILDING NUMBER 88 OF HIGHGATE TOWNHOMES, PHASE TWO, AS PER PLAT RECORDED AT PLAT BOOK 36, PAGE 60, 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 60 LAKEBIRCH 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. 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 Lakebirch 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): Tammy A. Foster 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. U.S. Bank National Association as Trustee successor in interest to Wachovia Bank, National Association as trustee for GSMPS Mortgage Loan Trust 2004-3, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2004-3 as agent and Attorney in Fact for Tammy A. Foster Aldridge Connors, LLP, 15 Piedmont Center, 3575 Piedmont Road, N.E., Suite 500, Atlanta, Georgia 30305, (404) 994-7400. 1031-73992A THIS LAW FIRM MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 1031-73992A Public Notice #106780 3/8,15,22,29,4/5 NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER, NEWTON COUNTY Pursuant to the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by Timothy J. Schreiber to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as a nominee for SunTrust Mortgage, Inc., d/b/a Sun America Mortgage dated 9/30/2003 and recorded in Deed Book 1544 Page 474, Newton County, Georgia records; as last transferred to or acquired by JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of $ 139,050.00, 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 LOTS 227 AND 228 OF THE 9TH DISTRICT, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA, BEING LOT 576, RIVER WALK FARM, UNIT I, PHASE 2, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 39, PAGES 24-26, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA RECORDS, SAID PLAT BEING INCORPORATED HEREIN AND MADE REFERENCE HERETO. 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 Rosemoore 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): Timothy J Schreiber and Lori Sue Schreiber or tenant or tenants. JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA is the entity or individual designated who shall have full authority to negotiate, amend and modify all terms of the mortgage. JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA Homeowner’s Assistance Department 3415 Vision Drive Columbus, Ohio 43219 1-866-550-5705 Note, however, that such entity or individual is not required by law to negotiate, amend or modify the terms of the loan. Said property will be sold subject to: (a) any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due
and payable), (b) unpaid water or sewage bills that constitute a lien against the property whether due and payable or not yet due and payable and which may not be of record, (c) the right of redemption of any taxing authority, (d) any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, and (e) any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above. The sale will be conducted subject to (1) confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code; and (2) final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Security Deed. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 9-13-172.1, which allows for certain procedures regarding the rescission of judicial and non-judicial sales in the State of Georgia, the Deed Under Power and other foreclosure documents may not be provided until final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan as provided immediately above. JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association as agent and Attorney in Fact for Timothy J. Schreiber Aldridge Connors, LLP, 15 Piedmont Center, 3575 Piedmont Road, N.E., Suite 500, Atlanta, Georgia 30305, (404) 994-7400. 1031-74057A THIS LAW FIRM MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 1031-74057A Public Notice #106755 3/8,15,22,29,4/5 NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER, NEWTON COUNTY Pursuant to the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by Vernita A. Taylor to Long Beach Mortgage Company dated 3/4/2005 and recorded in Deed Book 1869 Page 76, Newton County, Georgia records; as last transferred to or acquired by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee, in trust for registered Holders of Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust 2005WL1, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-WL1, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of $ 121,500.00, 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 13 OF THE 10TH DISTRICT, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA, BEING LOT 7, THE FALLS AT BUTLER BRIDGE SUBDIVISION, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 31, PAGE 49, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA RECORDS, WHICH PLAT IS INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE AND MADE A PART HEREOF. The debt secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Security Deed. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in the Security Deed and by law, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given). Said property is commonly known as 115 The Falls 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): Vernita A. Sanford 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
The Covington News above. Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee, in trust for registered Holders of Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust 2005-WL1, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-WL1 as agent and Attorney in Fact for Vernita A. Taylor Aldridge Connors, LLP, 15 Piedmont Center, 3575 Piedmont Road, N.E., Suite 500, Atlanta, Georgia 30305, (404) 994-7400. 1012-661436A THIS LAW FIRM MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 1012-661436A Public Notice #106754 3/8,15,22,29,4/5 NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER, NEWTON COUNTY Pursuant to the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by Wilbur R. White aka Wilbur R. White Sr. to H&R Block Mortgage Corporation dated 7/25/2003 and recorded in Deed Book 1508 Page 47, Newton County, Georgia records; as last transferred to or acquired by U.S. Bank NA, successor trustee to Bank of America, NA, successor in interest to LaSalle Bank NA, as trustee, on behalf of the holders of the holders of Bear Stearns Asset Backed Securities Trust 2004-1, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2004-1, conveying the afterdescribed property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of $ 113,600.00, 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 SITUATED, LYING AND BEING IN THE 1249TH DISTRICT G.M., LAND LOT 412, OF THE 9TH DISTRICT, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA, AND BEING PART OF FARM NO. 415-E AND FARM NO. 416-E, PHASE XVII, IN THE EAST ATLANTA FARMS SUBDIVISION CONSISTING OF 1.50 ACRES AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT FOUND ON THE CENTERLINE OF THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF GEOFFREY LANE THAT IS 1306.80 FEET NORTHERLY FROM THE INTERSECTION OF THE CENTERLINE OF THE RIGHTOF-WAY OF GEOFFREY LANE AND THE CENTERLINE OF THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF ELLINGTON ROAD; THENCE SOUTH 79 DEGREES 13 MINUTES WEST 338.60 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE NORTH 35 DEGREES 20 MINUTES WEST 111.10 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 00 MINUTES WEST 230.00 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE NORTH 26 DEGREES 00 MINUTES WEST 218.90 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 00 MINUTES EAST 236.00 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE SOUTH 26 DEGREES 00 MINUTES EAST 175.10 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 00 MINUTES EAST 33.40 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE SOUTH 35 DEGREES 20 MINUTES EAST 107.00 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE NORTH 79 DEGREES 13 MINUTES EAST 323.40 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE SOUTH 03 DEGREES 59 MINUTES WEST 41.40 FEET TO A POINT AND THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; SAID TRACT BEING SHOWN ON A SURVEY DATED JUNE 22, 1998 FOR WILBUR R. WHITE PREPARED BY JOHN M. MASSEY, JR. GA. R.L.S. NO. 2490. 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 135 Geoffrey Lane Southeast, 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): Wilbur R. White, Sr. 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 NA, successor trustee to Bank of America, NA, successor in interest to LaSalle Bank NA, as trustee, on behalf of the holders of the holders of Bear Stearns Asset Backed Securities Trust 2004-1, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2004-1 as agent and Attorney in Fact for Wilbur R. White aka Wilbur R. White Sr. Aldridge Connors, LLP, 15 Piedmont Center, 3575 Piedmont Road, N.E., Suite 500, Atlanta, Georgia 30305, (404) 994-7400. 1012-661433A THIS LAW FIRM MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 1012-661433A Public Notice #106753 3/8,15,22,29,4/5 NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER, NEWTON COUNTY Pursuant to the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by William D. Grothaus aka William Doug Grothaus to National City Mortgage a division of National City Bank dated 4/13/2007 and recorded in Deed Book 2425 Page 311, Newton County, Georgia records; as last transferred to or acquired by PNC Bank, National Association, conveying the afterdescribed property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of $ 213,000.00, 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 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 23 of the 10th District, Newton County, Georgia, being described as 3.00 acres tract according to plat of survey recorded at Plat Book 39, page 232, Newton County, Georgia Records, which plat is incorporated herein by reference thereto and 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 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 931 Bethany Rd, 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): William D. Grothaus or tenant or tenants. PNC Bank is the entity or individual designated who shall have full authority to negotiate, amend and modify all terms of the mortgage. PNC Bank Loss Mitigation Mail Locator: B6-YM10-01-1 3232 Newmark Drive Miamisburg, OH 45342 1-888-224-4702 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. PNC Bank, National Association as agent and Attorney in Fact for William D. Grothaus aka William Doug Grothaus Aldridge Connors, LLP, 15 Piedmont Center, 3575 Piedmont Road, N.E., Suite 500, Atlanta, Georgia 30305, (404) 994-7400. 1434-780A THIS LAW FIRM MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION
Sunday, March 8, 2015 Page 3D OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 1434-780A Public Notice #106795 3/8,15,22,29,4/5 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.
Page 641, Newton County Records, securing a Note in the original principal amount of $102,600.00, 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, April 7, 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:
loan. To the best of the undersigned’s knowledge and belief, the party in possession is Gerald Johnson. CitiMortgage, Inc., as Attorney-in-fact for Gerald Johnson.
ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 11, 8TH DISTRICT, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA, BEING LOT 2, AS PER PLAT OF SURVEY FOR RAYMOND J. TIPPENS AND SAID PLAT BEING RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 22, PAGE 155, PUBLIC RECORDS OF NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA, AND SAID PLAT BEING INCORPORATED HEREIN.
Public Notice #106816 3/8,15,22,29,4/5
Said property is known as 5264 Highway 212, 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 Brion J. Musselman, successor in interest or tenant(s). Wells Fargo Bank, NA, successor by merger to Wachovia Bank, NA fka First Union National Bank, successor by merger to First Union National Bank of Georgia as Attorney-in-Fact for Brian J. Musselman File no. 14-047888 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 #106710 3/8,15,22,29,4/5
LoanCare, LLC is the entity or individual designated who shall have full authority to negotiate, amend and modify all terms of the mortgage.
STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF NEWTON NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER IN DEED TO SECURE DEBT
LoanCare, LLC Attention: Loss Mitigation Department 3637 Sentara Way Virginia Beach, VA 23452 800-909-9525
Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in that certain Deed to Secure Debt from Gerald Johnson to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Home Star Mortgage Services, LLC, its successors and assigns, in the original principal amount of $102,175.00 dated 05/05/2003, and recorded in Deed Book 1432, page 312, Newton County records, said Security Deed being last transferred and assigned to CitiMortgage, Inc. in Deed Book 2958, page 32, Newton County records, 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 CitiMortgage, Inc., as Attorney-in-Fact for Gerald Johnson the following described property:
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 STATE OF GEORGI 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 Brian J. Musselman to First Union National Bank of Georgia dated February 16, 1994, and recorded in Deed Book 499,
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 184 of the 10th District, Newton County, Georgia, being Unit B, Building 78, Phase Two, Highgate Townhomes, as per plat recorded in Plat 36, Page 142, Newton County, Georgia Records, which recorded plat is incorporated herein and made part hereof by reference. Property known as: 70 Highgate Trail, 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 Gerald Johnson 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. CitiMortgage, Inc. is the assignee and holder of the Security Deed. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 44-14-162.2 the name of the person or entity who has the full authority to negotiate, amend, or modify the terms of the aforementioned indebtedness is: CitiMortgage, Inc. 1000 Technology Drive O`Fallon, MO 63368 PH: 866-272-4749 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
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. 14-04612-1
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 CHAVANNE JESTER, JR to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR CITIMORTGAGE, INC. dated January 10, 2008, filed for record January 22, 2008, and recorded in Deed Book 2557, Page 311, NEWTON County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to CITIMORTGAGE, INC. by assignment recorded in Deed Book 2898, Page 472, NEWTON County, Georgia Records, Deed to Secure Debt having been given to secure a Note dated January 10, 2008 in the original principal sum of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY THREE THOUSAND SIXTY EIGHT AND 0/100 DOLLARS ($123,068.00), 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 April, 2015, the following described property: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 61, 8TH DISTRICT, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA, AND BEING SHOWN AS LOT 61, UNIT TWO, AVERY PLACE, ON A PLAT OF SURVEY OF SAME RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 37, PAGES 266-269, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA RECORDS, 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 CHAVANNE JESTER, JR or a tenant or tenants. Said property is more commonly known as: 100 PARKWOOD DR, COVINGTON, GA 30016-8552. 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 CHAVANNE JESTER, JR. CITIMORTGAGE, INC. As Attorney-in-Fact for CHAVANNE JESTER, JR Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, PLLC 11675 Great Oaks Way, Suite 375 Alpharetta, GA 30022 Telephone: 770-393-4300 Fax: 770-393-4310 PH # 22692 This law firm is acting as a debt collector. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Public Notice #106789 3/15,22,29,4/5 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 MARTY L. KINDLE to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC. dated October 10, 2003, filed for record October 16, 2003, and recorded in Deed Book 1547, Page 560, NEWTON County, Georgia Records, and as modified by that certain Loan Modification Agreement recorded in Deed Book 3218, Page 229, NEWTON County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.,
SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP by assignment recorded in Deed Book 3037, Page 201, NEWTON County, Georgia Records, Deed to Secure Debt having been given to secure a Note dated October 10, 2003 in the original principal sum of ONE HUNDRED THIRTY FOUR THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED THIRTY FOUR AND 0/100 DOLLARS ($134,734.00), 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 April, 2015, the following described property: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 37, 8TH DISTRICT, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA, AND BEING SHOWN AS LOT 37, UNIT ONE, SHADOWBROOK ESTATES, ON A PLAT OF SURVEY OF SAME RECORDED AT PLAT BOOK 38, PAGE 58, 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 MARTY L. KINDLE or a tenant or tenants. Said property is more commonly known as: 55 SHADOWBROOK COURT, 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 BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., 7105 CORPORATE DR, PLANO, TX 75024-4100; (800) 669-6650. 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 MARTY L. KINDLE. 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 MARTY L. KINDLE Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, PLLC 11675 Great Oaks Way, Suite 375 Alpharetta, GA 30022 Telephone: 770-393-4300 Fax: 770-393-4310 PH # 22827 This law firm is acting as a debt collector. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Public Notice #106752 3/8,15,22,29,4/5 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 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
Page 4D Sunday, March 8, 2015 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 IN DEED TO SECURE DEBT Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in that certain Deed to Secure Debt from Michael J. Cosgrove and April L. Farrington to United Mortgage Investors, Inc. in the original principal amount of $88,350.00 dated 06/26/1997, and recorded in Deed Book 668, page 105, Newton County records, said Security Deed being last transferred and assigned to U.S. Bank National Assoication in Deed Book 3212, page 539, Newton County records, 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 U.S. Bank National Association aka U.S. Bank N.A., as Attorney-in-Fact for Michael J. Cosgrove and April L. Farrington the following described property: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 300 of the 1st District, Newton County, Georgia, being Lot 13, Block A, Twin Chimneys Subdivision, Phase One, as per plat recorded in Plat Book 28, Page 234, Newton County, Georgia Records, which plat is incorporated herein and made a part hereof by reference for a more particular and complete description. Property known as: 110 Chimney Court, Covington, GA 30014 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 Michael J. Cosgrove and April L. Farrington 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. U.S. Bank National Association aka U.S. Bank N.A. 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: U.S. Bank National Association 4801 Frederica Street Owensboro, KY 42301 PH: 800-365-7772 Please 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 Michael J. Cosgrove and April L. Farrington. U.S. Bank National Association aka U.S. Bank N.A., as Attorneyin-fact for Michael J. Cosgrove and April L. Farrington. 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. 12-51831-8 Public Notice #106823 3/8,15,22,29,4/5 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 Renetta D Houston to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Taylor, Bean & Whitaker Mortgage Corp., its successors and assigns, in the original principal amount of $103,764.00 dated 07/06/2009, and recorded in Deed Book 2742, page 539, Newton County records, said Security Deed being last modified in Deed Book 3206, page 409, Newton County records, said Security Deed being last transferred and assigned to Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC in Deed Book 3301, page 542, Newton County records, 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 Renetta D Houston the following described property: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in land Lot 187 of the 10th District, Newton County, Georgia, being Lot 341, Unit Five of Woodstone Subdivision, as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 32, Page 140, Newton County, Georgia Records, which recorded plat is incorporated herein by reference and made a part of this description. Property known as: 185 Greenfield Way, 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 Renetta D Houston 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 Please 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 Renetta D Houston. Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC , as Attorney-in-fact for Renetta D Houston. 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. 14-04653-1 Public Notice #106779 3/8,15,22,29,4/5 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 Rodney Mendale Daniels to Bank of America, N.A. in the original principal amount of $152,523.00 dated 10/20/2009, and recorded in Deed Book 2765, page 404, Newton County records, said Security Deed being last modified in Deed Book 3196, page 605, Newton County records, 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 Bank of America, N.A., as Attorney-in-Fact for Rodney Mendale Daniels the following described property: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 156 of the 10th District, Newton County, Georgia, being Lot 122, 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 thereto. Property known as: 145 Arbor Lake Drive, 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 Rodney Mendale Daniels 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. Bank of America, N.A. is the assignee and holder of the Security Deed. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 44-14-162.2 the name of the person or entity who has the full authority to negotiate, amend, or modify the terms of the aforementioned
The Covington News indebtedness is: Bank of America, N.A. Home Loan Assistance Dept. 7105 Corporate Drive Plano, TX 75024 PH: 800-669-6650 Please 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 Rodney Mendale Daniels. Bank of America, N.A., as Attorney-in-fact for Rodney Mendale Daniels. 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. 15-00004-1 Public Notice #106724 3/8,15,22,29,4/5 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 Sara S Hammerstone and Dessa M. Maxwell to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Home America Mortgage, Inc., its successors and assigns, in the original principal amount of $124,053.00 dated 12/22/2004, and recorded in Deed Book 1814, page 205, 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-inFact for Sara S Hammerstone and Dessa M. Maxwell the following described property: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 96, 8th District, Newton County, Georgia, and being shown as Lot 104, 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. Property known as: 110 Riverbrooke Road, 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 Sara S Hammerstone and Dessa M. Maxwell 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 Please 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 Sara S Hammerstone and Dessa M. Maxwell. Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC, as Attorney-infact for Sara S Hammerstone and Dessa M. Maxwell. 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. 15-00055-1 Public Notice #106824 3/8,15,22,29,4/5 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 Sharon Powell to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Guaranteed Rate, Inc., its successors and assigns, in the original principal amount of $175,550.00 dated 08/27/2007, and recorded in Deed Book 2499, page 68, Newton County records, said Security Deed being last transferred and assigned to Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC in Deed Book 3117, page 256, Newton County records, 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 Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company, as Attorney-inFact for Sharon Powell the following described property: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 161 of the 8th District, Newton County, Georgia, being Lot 12 Rivertrace
- Crest at Rivertrace according to a plat recorded in Plat Book 42, Pages 161-165, Newton County, Georgia records. Which plat is incorporated herein for a more accurate and complete description. Property known as: 125 Rivercrest Lane, Covington, GA 30016
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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 Sharon Powell 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. Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company is the assignee and holder of the Security Deed. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 44-14-162.2 the name of the person or entity who has the full authority to negotiate, amend, or modify the terms of the aforementioned indebtedness is: Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC 4425 Ponce de Leon Blvd. 5th Floor Coral Gables, FL 33146 PH: 800-959-8229 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 Sharon Powell. Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company, as Attorney-in-fact for Sharon Powell.
Because of a default in the payment of the indebtedness secured by a Security Deed executed by Samora Howard to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Home America Mortgage, Inc. dated November 26, 2003, and recorded in Deed Book 1577, Page 352, 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 $132,520.00, 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, April 7, 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:
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. 15-00066-1 Public Notice #106794 3/8,15,22,29,4/5 STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF NEWTON NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER Because of a default in the payment of the indebtedness secured by a Security Deed executed by Althea M. Lewis to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Pine State Mortgage Corporation and its successors and assigns dated February 27, 2007, and recorded in Deed Book 2397, Page 243, Newton County Records, said Security Deed having been last sold, assigned, transferred and conveyed to Nationwide Advantage Mortgage Company by Assignment, securing a Note in the original principal amount of $128,285.00, 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, April 7, 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 103 of the 9th District, Newton County, Georgia, being Lot 110, Phase Two of Parkers Terrace Subdivision, as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 42, page 46-59, Newton County, Georgia Records, which recorded plat is incorporated herein by reference and made a part of this description Said property is known as 210 Bramble Bush Trail, 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 Althea M. Lewis, successor in interest or tenant(s). Nationwide Advantage Mortgage Company as Attorney-inFact for Althea M. Lewis File no. 15-051098 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
Public Notice #106747 3/8,15,22,29,4/5 STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF NEWTON NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER
ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND lying and being in Land Lots 14 & 19 of the 10th District, Newton County, Georgia being Lot 46F of the The Falls at Butler Bridge, Phase VI according to plat recorded in Plat Book 36, Pages 151-156, Newton County, Georgia records, which plat is incorporated herein by reference thereto for a more accurate and complete description. TAX ID NUMBER FOR PARCEL: 0008-669 Said property is known as 280 Hugh Drive, 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 Samora Howard, successor in interest or tenant(s). Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Attorney-in-Fact for Samora Howard File no. 09-021200 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 #106746 3/8,15,22,29,4/5 STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF NEWTON NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER Because of a default in the payment of the indebtedness secured by a Security Deed executed by Brian Taylor to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Home America Mortgage, Inc., and its successors and assigns dated July 31, 2008, and recorded in Deed Book 2656, Page 163, Newton County Records, securing a Note in the original principal amount of $114,911.00, 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, April 7, 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 and being in Land Lot 69 of the 10th District, Newton County, Georgia, being Lot 108, Unit Three of Long Creek Subdivision, as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 40, pages 231-233, more described on page 233, Newton County, Georgia Records, which recorded plat is incorporated herein by reference and made a part of this description. Said property is known as 260 Highgrove Drive, 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 Brian Taylor, successor in interest or tenant(s). Selene Finance LP as Attorneyin-Fact for Brian Taylor File no. 14-048430 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 #106822 3/8,15,22,29,4/5 STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF NEWTON NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER Because of a default in the payment of the indebtedness secured by a Security Deed executed by Debrah Fuller Davis and Akia Davis to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Foundation Financial Group and its successors and assigns dated November 20, 2007, and recorded in Deed Book 2556, Page 81, Newton County Records, securing a Note in the original principal amount of $166,500.00, 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, April 7, 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 136 of the 10th District, Newton County, Georgia, being Lot 40, Pebble Brooke Subdivision, Phase Three, as per plat recorded in Plat Book 35, Page 295-299, Newton County, Georgia Records, which recorded plat is incorporated herein by this reference and made a part of this description. Said property is known as 25 Pebble Brook Court, 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 Debrah Fuller Davis and Akia Davis, successor in interest or tenant(s). Christiana Trust, A Division of Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, as Trustee for Normandy Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 201316 as Attorney-in-Fact for Debrah Fuller Davis and Akia Davis File no. 15-051139 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 #106821 3/8,15,22,29,4/5 STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF NEWTON NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER Because of a default in the payment of the indebtedness secured by a Security Deed executed by Gene A. Aaron to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc. dated January 27, 2003, and recorded in Deed Book 1364, Page 166, Newton County Records, securing a Note in the original principal amount of $111,899.00, 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, April 7, 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 196 of the 1st District, Newton County, Georgia, being Lot 1, Block G, Eastwood Forest, Unit One, as per plat recorded in Plat Book 29, Page 210, Newton County, Georgia Records, which plat is by reference incorporated herein and made a
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of the loan with the secured creditor.
Said property is known as 130 Deep Step Rd, Covington, GA 30014, together with all fixtures and personal property attached to and constituting a part of said property, if any.
The property is or may be in the possession of Merrie T. Gaillard and Barbara F. Strength, successor in interest or tenant(s).
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 Gene A. Aaron, successor in interest or tenant(s). Wells Fargo Bank, NA successor by merger to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc. as Attorney-inFact for Gene A. Aaron File no. 14-049183 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 #106790 3/8,15,22,29,4/5 STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF NEWTON NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER Because of a default in the payment of the indebtedness secured by a Security Deed executed by Merrie T. Gaillard and Barbara F. Strength to Associates Financial Services of America, Inc. dated June 2, 2000, and recorded in Deed Book 936, Page 531, and Deed Book 3286, Page 24, Newton County Records, securing a Note in the original principal amount of $73,000.00, 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, April 7, 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: TRACT I: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN THE CITY OF COVINGTON, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA, AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT 25 FEET EAST OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF PROPERTY NOW OR FORMERLY BELONGING TO RAYMOND L. O’KELLY AND EVELYN A. O’KELLY; THENCE RUNNING IN A NORTHERLY DIRECTION ALONG PROPERTY NOW OR FORMERLY BELONGING TO OTIS SPILLERS D/B/A SPILLERS LUMBER COMPANY AND PARALLEL WITH PROPERTY NOW OR FORMERLY BELONGING TO RAYMOND L. O’KELLY AND EVELYN A. O’KELLY A DISTANCE OF 200 FEET TO AN IRON PIN CORNER (THIS CORNER IS 25 FEET EAST OF THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF PROPERTY NOW OR FORMERLY BELONGING TO RAYMOND L. O’KELLY AND EVELYN A. O’KELLY); THENCE RUNNING IN AN EASTERLY DIRECTION ALONG PROPERTY NOW OR FORMERLY BELONGING TO OTIS SPILLERS D/B/A SPILLERS LUMBER COMPANY A DISTANCE OF 100 FEET TO AN IRON PIN CORNER; THENCE RUNNING IN A SOUTHERLY DIRECTION ALONG PROPERTY NOW OR FORMERLY BELONGING TO OTIS SPILLERS D/B/A SPILLERS LUMBER COMPANY A DISTANCE OF 200 FEET TO AN IRON PIN CORNER AND THE NORTH SIDE OF WESTVIEW DRIVE, THENCE RUNNING IN A WESTERLY DIRECTION ALONG THE NORTH SIDE OF WESTVIEW DRIVE A DISTANCE OF 100 FEET TO AN IRON PIN AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Said property is known as 10120 Westview Dr SW, 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
Christiana Trust, A Division of Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, as Trustee for Normandy Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 20139 as Attorney-in-Fact for Merrie T. Gaillard and Barbara F. Strength File no. 15-050760 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 #106820 3/8,15,22,29,4/5 STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF NEWTON NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER Because of a default in the payment of the indebtedness secured by a Security Deed executed by Michelle D. Gooch to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Opteum Mortgage, a division of Metrocities Mortgage, LLC dated January 3, 2008, and recorded in Deed Book 2554, Page 471, 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 $124,692.00, 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, April 7, 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 71 of the 10th District, Newton County, Georgia, being Lot 25 Oak Hill, Phase I, as per plat recorded in Plat Book 37, Pages 64-70, Newton County, Records, which plat is incorporated herein by reference. Said property is known as 210 Creekside Trail, 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 Michelle D. Gooch, successor in interest or tenant(s). Wells Fargo Bank, NA as Attorney-in-Fact for Michelle D. Gooch File no. 15-050823 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 #106791 3/8,15,22,29,4/5 STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF NEWTON NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER Because of a default in the payment of the indebtedness secured by a Security Deed executed by Susan Y. Shumake to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. dated August 23, 2006, and recorded in Deed Book 2318, Page 546, Newton County Records, said Security Deed having been last sold, assigned, transferred and conveyed to Wilmington Trust, National Association, as Successor Trustee to Citibank, N.A., as Trustee for Bear Stearns Asset Backed Securities Trust 2007-SD3, AssetBacked Certificates, Series 2007SD3 by Assignment, securing a Note in the original principal amount of $75,001.00, 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, April 7, 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 187 of the 19th District. Newton County, Georgia, being Lot 15B, Country Creek on a plat of Survey of same record at Plat Book 26, page 172 revised at plat book 26, page 275 public records of Newton County,
Sunday, March 8, 2015 Page 5D Georgia, which plat is by reference thereto incorporated herein and made a part hereof for a more particular and complete description. Included in the above described property is a mobile home located on said land, serial numbers PH162357, manufactured by Palm Harbor Homes, model E1EB015HA. year 1996, length 56, width 26, the same being permanently affixed to the realty, and intended to constitute an improvement to real property, and not an item of personal property. Said property is known as 445 Country Creek Road, Newborn, GA 30056, 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 Susan Y. Shumake, successor in interest or tenant(s). Wilmington Trust, National Association, as Successor Trustee to Citibank, N.A., as Trustee for Bear Stearns Asset Backed Securities Trust 2007-SD3, AssetBacked Certificates, Series 2007SD3 as Attorney-in-Fact for Susan Y. Shumake File no. 14-047315 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 #106802 3/8,15,22,29,4/5 STATE OF GEORGIACOUNTY OF NEWTON NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER Because of a default in the payment of the indebtedness secured by a Security Deed executed by Keith Kidd and Carlton H. Parker to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Freedom Mortgage Corporation and its successors and assigns dated June 1, 2012, and recorded in Deed Book 3012, Page 534, Newton County Records, said Security Deed having been last sold, assigned, transferred and conveyed to Nationstar Mortgage LLC by Assignment, securing a Note in the original principal amount of $149,557.00, 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, April 7, 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 134 of the 10th District, Newton County, Georgia, being Lot 2, containing 0.714 acres, as shown on a plat of survey for Lonnie E. Flowers, prepared by John M. Massey, Jr., Georgia Registered Land Surveyor No. 2490, dated November 19, 2002, and recorded in Plat Book 39, Page 29, Newton County, Georgia Records, to which plat reference is made for a more detailed description. Said property is known as 25 Windscape Dr, 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 Keith Kidd and Carlton H. Parker, successor in interest or tenant(s). Nationstar Mortgage LLC as Attorney-in-Fact for Keith Kidd and Carlton H. Parker File no. 15-051261 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 #106792 3/8,15,22,29,4/5 STATE OF GEORGIACOUNTY OF NEWTON NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER Because of a default in the payment of the indebtedness secured by a Security Deed executed by Kenyatta Bell and Wanda Jackson to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for The Park Avenue Bank and its successors and assigns dated April 29, 2010, and recorded in Deed Book 2818, Page 508, Newton County Records, said Security Deed having been last sold, assigned, transferred and conveyed to Nationstar Mortgage LLC by Assignment, securing a Note in the original principal amount of $58,913.00, 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, April 7, 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 67 OF THE 10TH DISTRICT, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA, BEING LOT 106, OF SPRINGSIDE COMMONS, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 41, PAGE 167-172, NEWTON COUNTY RECORDS, WHICH PLAT IS INCORPORATED HEREIN BY THIS REFERENCE AND MADE A PART OF THIS DESCRIPTION. Said property is known as 15 Copeland Circle, 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 Kenyatta Bell and Wanda Jackson, successor in interest or tenant(s). Nationstar Mortgage LLC as Attorney-in-Fact for Kenyatta Bell and Wanda Jackson File no. 15-050955 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 #106793 3/8,15,22,29,4/5 STATE OF GEORGIACOUNTY OF NEWTON NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER Because of a default in the payment of the indebtedness secured by a Security Deed executed by Lynn M. Robateau to Bank of America, N.A. dated September 30, 2008, and recorded in Deed Book 2655, Page 203, Newton County Records, said Security Deed having been last sold, assigned, transferred and conveyed to Nationstar Mortgage LLC by Assignment, securing a Note in the original principal amount of $125,653.00, 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, April 7, 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 119 OF THE 10TH DISTRICT, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA, BEING LOT 130, THE LEGENDS OF ELLINGTON SUBDIVISION
AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 42, PAGES 80-95, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA RECORDS SAID PLAT BEING INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE THERETO. Said property is known as 80 Emerson Trail, 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 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 Lynn M. Robateau, successor in interest or tenant(s). Nationstar Mortgage LLC as Attorney-in-Fact for Lynn M. Robateau File no. 14-049208 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 #106711 3/8,15,22,29,4/5 STATE OF GEORGIACOUNTY OF NEWTON NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER Because of a default in the payment of the indebtedness secured by a Security Deed executed by Tracy L Bivins and Sharon Bivins to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Countrywide Bank, FSB dated August 15, 2008, and recorded in Deed Book 2641, Page 21, Newton County Records, said Security Deed having been last sold, assigned, transferred and conveyed to Nationstar Mortgage LLC by Assignment, securing a Note in the original principal amount of $211,440.00, 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, April 7, 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 227 of the 9th District, Newton County, Georgia, being Lot 102, Unit IV, Phase I of River Walk Farm Subdivision, as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 44, pages 55-56, Newton County, Georgia Records, which recorded plat is incorporated herein by reference and made a part of this description. Said property is known as 290 Homestead Way, 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.
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 #106727 3/8,15,22,29,4/5 This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER GEORGIA, NEWTON COUNTY By virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Security Deed from TRECE ALICIA GREEN to BMO Harris Bank National Association, as successor in interest to M&I Bank FSB (“BMO Harris Bank”), dated September 10, 2007, filed and recorded September 18, 2007 in Deed Book 2505, Page 578, Newton County, Georgia Records (as amended, modified, or revised from time to time, “Security Deed”), said Security Deed having been given to secure a Note in the original principal amount of ONE HUNDRED NINETY-TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED AND NO/100THS DOLLARS ($192,500.00) (as amended, modified, or revised from time to time, the “Note”), 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 for sale on the first Tuesday in April, 2015, all property described in said Security Deed, including, but not limited to, declarant’s rights, if any, and, without limitation, the following described property (or so much thereof as has not, as of said first Tuesday, by duly executed and recorded instrument, previously been released from the lien of the Security Deed): ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 119 OF THE 10TH DISTRICT OF NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA AND BEING LOT 251, BLOCK “D”, THE SILOS OF ELLINGTON, PHASE I, AS PER PLAT OF SAME FILED FOR RECORD AT PLAT BOOK 36, PAGES 190 THROUGH 203, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA RECORDS. THE DESCRIPTION OF SAID LOT AS SHOWN ON SAID PLAT IS BY THIS REFERENCE SPECIFICALLY INCORPORATED HEREIN. 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 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: all zoning ordinances; matters which would be disclosed by an accurate survey or by inspection of the property; any outstanding taxes, including, but not limited to, ad valorem taxes, which constitute liens upon said property; special assessments; and all outstanding bills for public utilities which constitute liens upon said property; To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is TRECE ALICIA GREEN or tenant(s). The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the United States Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Security Deed. BMO HARRIS BANK and its counsel are acting as debt collectors. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. BMO HARRIS BANK as Attorneyin-Fact for TRECE ALICIA GREEN Contact: Guillermo Todd, Esq. Busch White Norton, LLP 3330 Cumberland Boulevard, Suite 300 Atlanta, Georgia 30339 Telephone (770) 790-3550 Public Notice #106817 3/8,15,22,29,4/5
Public Notice CENTRAL GEORGIA ELECTRIC MEMBERSHIP CORPORATION ANNOUNCES ITS UNCLAIMED CAPITAL CREDIT CHECKS FOR 2009 In compliance with O.C.G.A. § 44-12-236 of the Disposition of Unclaimed Property Act, Central Georgia EMC is attempting to locate former members whose capital credit checks were issued in 2009, but have been returned by the U.S. Postal Service as “undeliverable” or have otherwise been unclaimed.
Nationstar Mortgage LLC as Attorney-in-Fact for Tracy L Bivins and Sharon Bivins
A list indicating the names of these former members can be found by visiting our web site, www. cgemc.com, or by viewing the list at our office, located at 923 S. Mulberry St., Jackson, GA 30233. If you know the correct address of these individuals or have any helpful information, please contact our office, or notify the person to contact us as soon as possible by calling 770-775-7857 or 800-2224877.
File no. 14-045986 SHAPIRO, SWERTFEGER & HASTY, LLP* Attorneys and Counselors at
The last possible date to claim these funds is Aug. 28, 2015. If not claimed by this date, they will be designated for charitable uses as
The property is or may be in the possession of Sharon Diane Bivins, a/k/a Sharon Diane Allen a/k/a Sharon Diane Wiggins a/k/a Sharon Diane Williams and Tracy L. Bivins, successor in interest or tenant(s).
Page 6D Sunday, March 8, 2015 permitted by O.C.G.A. § 44-12-236. Public Notice #106800 3/8 MANUFACTURED HOME PLACEMENT PERMIT Georgia, Newton County A PETITION (MHP15-000087) HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE NEWTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR A MANUFACTURED HOME PLACEMENT PERMIT FOR THE PROPERTY BELONGING TO: CE PETER ALLEN WHOSE SUBJECT PROPERTY ADDRESS/LOCATION IS AT 4985 HWY 162 S CONTAINING 31.5 ACRES BEING ON TAX MAP 52 PARCEL 16. APPLICANT IS REQUESTING PLACEMENT OF A MANUFACTURED HOME. A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION ON THE: 24TH OF MARCH, 2015 AT 7:00 P.M. THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD IN THE NEWTON COUNTY HISTORIC COURTHOUSE 2ND FLOOR BOARDROOM. THOSE HAVING CONCERNS ABOUT THIS PETITION SHOULD ATTEND THE MEETING. Public Notice #106854 3/8 NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 12-8-26(B) OF THE GEORGIA COMPREHENSIVE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT ACT, THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF NEWTON COUNTY WILL HOLD A PUBLIC MEETING ON THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2015, AT 7:00 O’CLOCK P.M., AT THE NEWTON COUNTY HISTORIC COURTHOUSE, 1124 CLARK STREET, COVINGTON, GEORGIA. THE PURPOSE OF THE PUBLIC MEETING WILL BE CONSIDERATION OF A SITING DECISION FOR APPROVAL BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF A PROPOSED CONTRACT AND AGREEMENT PERTAINING TO THE ADDITION OF ADJOINING REAL PROPERTY TO THE NEWTON COUNTY-LOWER RIVER ROAD MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE LANDFILL AND A PROPOSAL FOR LEASE AND OPERATION OF THE LANDFILL. NEWTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Public Notice #106770 3/1,8 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 Renita Brown to HOME AMERICA MORTGAGE, INC., A GEORGIA BROKER CORRESPONDENT, dated April 01, 2004, recorded in Deed Book 1648, Page 150, Newton County, Georgia records, as last transferred to WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR MERRILL LYNCH MORTGAGE INVESTORS TRUST, MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004OPT1 by assignment recorded or to be recorded, Newton County, Georgia records conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of EIGHTY SEVEN THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED TWENTY AND N0/100THS DOLLARS ($87,120.00); 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 April, 2015 the following described property: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 89 & 104 OF THE 10TH DISTRICT, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA, BEING LOT 9, OF CREEKSIDE MANOR SUBDIVISION, UNIT ONE, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 25, PAGE 258 IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT OF 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 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, Attention: Home Retention Department, 1661 Worthington Road, Suite 100, West Palm Beach, FL 33409, Fax 407-737-5693. 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
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in possession of the property are Renita Brown or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 800 Mills Drive, 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 MERRILL LYNCH MORTGAGE INVESTORS TRUST, MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004OPT1 As Attorney in Fact for Renita Brown Weissman, Nowack, Curry & Wilco, PC Attn: Ocwen Team One Alliance Center 3500 Lenox Road Atlanta, GA 30326 Our File# 019829 Public Notice#106809 3/8,15,22,29,4/5
“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 PROVISIONS OF TITLE 5, CHAPTER 12, ARTICLE 4, OF THE SAID CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE PURPOSE OF AMENDING SECTION 5.12.240 (PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES FOR ON-PREMISE CONSUMPTION LICENSEES); 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 third day of March, 2015. THE CITY OF COVINGTON Audra M. Gutierrez City Clerk Public Notice #106837 3/8 PUBLIC NOTICE
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 Tim T. Sosebee to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Quicken Loans Inc., dated 12/19/2006, recorded in Deed Book 2361, Page 144, 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 Ninety-Eight Thousand Two Hundred and 00/100 DOLLARS ($98,200.00), 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 April 2015, the following described property: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 38 OF THE 8TH DISTRICT OF NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA, AND BEING SHOWN AS LOT 1 OFF ROCKY PLAINS ROAD ON PLAT OF SURVEY PREPARED FOR EUGENE KOMLSAROW BY ROBERT M. BUHLER L.S. SURVEYING AND PLANNING, AND CERTIFIED BY ROBERT M. BUHLER, GEORGIA REGISTERED LAND SURVEYOR NO. 1408, SAID PLAT BEING DATED MAY 5, 1998 AND BEING RECORDED AT PLAT BOOK 32, PAGE 21, 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 HERESY CONVEYED, NAMELY LOT 1 OFF ROCKY PLAINS ROAD. 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 Tim Sosebee or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 2123 Rocky Plains, 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 Sosebee
ordinance entitled:
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Notice is hereby given that at 6:30 p.m. on March 16, 2015 at 2194 Emory Street, Covington, Georgia the Mayor and Council of the City of Covington, Georgia, shall provide for a hearing on the passage of an ordinance entitled: “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 13 OF THE SAID CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE PURPOSE OF AMENDING SECTION 13.20.050 (RATES, FEES AND CHARGES) AND SECTION 13.20.060 (PRODUCT COST ADJUSTMENT) OF CHAPTER 13.20 (NATURAL GAS SYSTEM) 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 3rd day of March, 2015. THE CITY OF COVINGTON Audra M. Gutierrez City Clerk Public Notice #106836 3/8 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 MANUEL MENDOZA and JUAN MENDOZA to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE NETWORK, INC dated July 9, 2012, filed for record July 24, 2012, and recorded in Deed Book 3028, Page 17, NEWTON County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. by assignment recorded in Deed Book 3301, Page 288, NEWTON County, Georgia Records, Deed to Secure Debt having been given to secure a Note dated July 9, 2012 in the original principal sum of ONE HUNDRED FIFTY SEVEN THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED EIGHTY AND 0/100 DOLLARS ($157,480.00), 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 April, 2015, the following described property: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 237 OF THE 9TH DISTRICT, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA, BEING LOT 126 OF INGLEWOOD PARK SUBDIVISION, PHASE I AS PER PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 47, PAGE 47-54, 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 MANUEL MENDOZA and JUAN MENDOZA or a tenant or tenants. Said property is more commonly known as: 9205 GALLITIN DRIVE, 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 CENLAR FSB, 425 PHILLIPS BLVD, EWING, NJ 08618-1430; (877) 909-9416.
PUBLIC NOTICE
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.
Notice is hereby given that on 6:30 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be brought on for hearing, on March 16, 2015, at Covington City Hall, 2194 Emory Street, Covington, Georgia, there will come before the Mayor and Council of the City of Covington, Georgia, the passage of an
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
Weissman, Nowack, Curry, & Wilco P.C. Attn: Lender Services One Alliance Center, 4th Floor 3500 Lenox Road Atlanta, GA 30326 Our File# 017237-003096 Public Notice # 106809 3/8,15,22,29,4/5
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 MANUEL MENDOZA and JUAN MENDOZA. HOMEBRIDGE SERVICES, INC.
FINANCIAL
As Attorney-in-Fact for MANUEL MENDOZA JUAN MENDOZA Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, PLLC 11675 Great Oaks Way, Suite 375 Alpharetta, GA 30022 Telephone: 770-393-4300 Fax: 770-393-4310 PH # 22468 This law firm is acting as a debt collector. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Public Notice # 106811 3/8,15,22,29,4/5 TELECOMMUNCATIONS SUPPORT STRUCTURE Georgia, Newton County A PETITION NTL15-000194 HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE NEWTON COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION FOR A NEW T E L E C O M M U N I C AT I O N S SUPPORT STRUCTURE FOR THE PROPERTY BELONGING TO: JERRY MOORE WHOSE SUBJECT PROPERTY ADDRESS/LOCATION IS ON CROWELL ROAD CONTAINING 0.55 ACRES BEING ON TAX MAP 44 PARCEL 161D. APPLICANT IS REQUESTING APPROVAL TO CONSTRUCT A 110 FOOT TALL MONOPOLE/ T E L E C O M M U N I C AT I O N S SUPPORT STRUCTURE. A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION ON THE: 24TH DAY OF MARCH, 2015 AT 7:00 P.M. THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE: 21ST DAY OF APRIL, 2015 AT 7:30 P.M. BOTH MEETINGS WILL BE HELD IN THE NEWTON COUNTY HISTORIC COURTHOUSE, 2ND FLOOR BOARDROOM. THOSE HAVING CONCERNS ABOUT THIS PETITION SHOULD ATTEND THE MEETING. Public Notice #106856 3/8
Public Sales Auctions NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION A Public Auction for the nonPayment of storage fees at SPEEDY Storage will take place on Saturday, March 21, 2015 AT 10am located at 2222 HWY 212, Covington, GA. 30016. The personal effects and household Goods belonging to the following Tenants, having been properly notified, Will be sold for CASH to the highest Bidder to satisfy the owner’s lien for Rent due, in accordance with the Georgia Self Storage Act-, Section 10-1-210 to 10-4-215: JUDY WATSON UNIT 49 MEREDITH ERGLE UNIT 32 RAY SMITH UNIT SP/24-25-28 GARY GREY UNIT 37 DEMETRIA HARRIS UNIT 51 STEVE WISE UNIT 10-26 KEITH CROMAN UNIT 97 FELICIA CHILDS SP/29 KHORI PEACOCK UNIT 92 STEVE WILKERSON UNIT 46 Public Notice #106830 3/8,15 Notice of Public Sale of Personal Property Georgia Self Storage Act (210-215) People Self Storage Notice is hereby given that the undersigned self storage units will be sold at a public sale by competitive bidding, in their entirety to the highest bidder, on or after ++March 25th, 2015++ to satisfy the lien of the Lessor, with Any Occasion Events LLC, DBA People Self Storage as managing agent for Lessor, for rental and other charges due from the undersigned. The said property has been stored and is located at the respective address below. The sale will be held at 3613 Salem Rd. Covington, GA 30016 and will begin at 11:00AM or after on said date and will continue hour by hour until all units are sold. People Self Storage 3613 Salem Rd. Covington, GA 30016 A053 Naraysingh, Shani A075 Jones, LA Quinta B023 Felts Jr., Rayburn B045 Thomas, Annie B050 Powers, Susan B055 Smith, Angela C011 Byrd, Joe C016 Walker, Elaine C023 Thomas, Annie C056 Walker, Elaine C064 Thomas, Annie D005 Brown, Lisa D014 Lester, Dale D019 Ingram, Ridley D071 Ingram, Ridley F014 Smith, Angela F018 Larman, Latloya F018 Larman, Latoya F023 Prosser, Sheena F024 Bond, Charlene F028 Phillips, Gregory F034 Virden, Kelvin The contents consist of general household goods, furniture, boxes, mattresses and miscellaneous
items. The terms of the sale will be cash only and must be paid for at the time of sale. All goods are sold as is. People Self Storage reserves the right to withdraw any or all units, partial or entire, from the sale at any time. All contents must be removed completely from the property within 48 hours or sooner. JMA Auctioneers! GA-AB: 2904, AU:3877, 15% Buyers Premium, 10% for Cash***
PROPERTY BELONGING TO:
WILLIAM & GEORGE STOKES
WHOSE SUBJECT PROPERTY ADDRESS/LOCATION
IS
ON
HWY 142 AND SEWELL ROAD CONTAINING
APPROXIMATELY
132.48 ACRES BEING ON TAX
Public Notice #106739 3/1,8
MAP 137 PARCELS 2.
PUBLIC AUCTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH GEORGIA LAW 40-11-2: THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED VEHICLES HAVE BEEN ABANDONED AT Insurance Auto Auction 125 Old Hwy 138 Loganville, GA 30052-4814 AND ARE PRESENTLY STORED AT SAID LOCATION. IF NOT CLAIMED, THE VEHICLES WILL BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER ON 03/27/15 12:00 AM
THE A
OWNER
FUTURE
HAS
LAND
AMENDMENT
INITIATED USE
FROM
MAP AF
(AGRICULTURAL FORESTRY) TO RR (RURAL RESIDENTIAL)
THE
OWNER
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INITIATED
A REZONE REQUEST FROM A (AGRICULTURE) TO RE (RURAL
Year Make VIN No
Model
Color
2008 Honda Accord 1HGCS12898A001249
ESTATE) FOR 4 ACRES
A
PUBLIC
HEARING
WILL
BE HELD BY THE PLANNING
2005 Ford Taurus 1FAFP53U35A252091
COMMISSION ON THE:
2005 Chevrolet Cobalt 1G1AL52F957648177
24TH DAY OF MARCH, 2015 AT 7:00PM
2009 Nissan cube JN8AZ28RX9T109753
A
2004 Nissan Xterra 5N1ED28T84C648268
PUBLIC
HEARING
WILL
BE HELD BY THE BOARD OF
1999 Honda Civic 2HGEJ6617XH559400
COMMISSIONERS ON THE:
2003 Nissan Pathfinder JN8DR09X03W704146
21ST DAY OF APRIL, 2015 AT 7:30 PM
2006 Mercury Grand 2MEFM74V56X615200
BOTH
MEETINGS
WILL
BE
1995 BMW 3 series WBACB4320SFM24867
HELD IN THE NEWTON COUNTY
2002Volkswage New Beetle 3VWCB21C82M417147
FLOOR
2008 Chevrolet Impala 2G1WB58K181246247
THIS PETITION SHOULD ATTEND
HISTORIC COURTHOUSE, 2ND BOARDROOM. THOSE
HAVING
CONCERNS
ABOUT
THE MEETINGS.
2002 Lincoln LS 1LNHM87A62Y712341
Public Notice #106855
2004 Chevrolet Impala 2G1WF52EX49119368
3/8
1997 Nissan Pathfinder JN8AR05Y1VW119841
Trade Names APPLICATION TO REGISTER A
2005 Dodge Caravan 1D4GP45R45B279802
BUSINESS TO BE CONDUCTED
2001 GMC Sonoma 1GTCS19W218192433
PARTNERSHIP OR OTHERS
UNDER TRADE NAME,
2013 Audi A6 WAUJGAFCXDN057075
STATE OF GEORGIA
Public Notice #106839 3/8,15
COUNTY OF NEWTON
PUBLIC AUCTION
The undersigned does hereby
IN ACCORDANCE WITH GEORGIA LAW 40-11-2: THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED VEHICLES HAVE BEEN ABANDONED AT Insurance Auto Auction 125 Old Hwy 138 Loganville, GA 30052-4814 AND ARE PRESENTLY STORED AT SAID LOCATION. IF NOT CLAIMED, THE VEHICLES WILL BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER ON 03/27/15 12:00 AM Year Make VIN No
Model
Color
certify that Chevere, Inc. conducting a business as Zoology Kids in the City of Oxford, County of Newton, in the State of Georgia, under the name of Zoology Kids and that the nature of the business is wholesale children’s clothing and accessories and that the names and address of the persons, firms or partnership owning and carrying on said trade
2001 Nissan Xterra 5N1ED28T11C581590
or business are:
2003 Ford Focus 1FAFP36373W174387
25 Oaks Forest Drive
2007 Chevrolet Impala 2G1WB58K979377698 1994 Ford Ranger 1FTCR14X5RTA49867 1996 Buick Regal 2G4WB52K4T1481181
Kristin Anderson
Oxford, GA 30054
Anika Easter 25 Oak Forest Drive Oxford, GA 30054
/s/
2004 Mercury Mountainee 4M2ZU66K84UJ11668
Anika Easter
1999 Chrysler Concorde 2C3HD46R2XH714968
/s/
Public Notice #106840 3/8,15
President
Probate Notices PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that at 6:30 p.m. on March 16, 2015 at 2194 Emory Street, Covington, Georgia the Mayor and Council of the City of Covington, Georgia, shall provide for a hearing on the passage of an ordinance entitled: “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 13 OF THE SAID CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE PURPOSE OF AMENDING SECTION 13.12.090 (FEES AND RATES) OF CHAPTER 13.12 (WATER SYSTEM) 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 3rd day of March, 2015. THE CITY OF COVINGTON Audra M. Gutierrez City Clerk Public Notice #106835 3/8
Rezonings REZONING Georgia, Newton County A FUTURE LAND USE PETITION (FLU15-000192) AND A REZONING PETITION (REZ15-000193), HAVE BEEN FILED WITH THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ON THE
VP
Kristin L Anderson
Public Notice #106761 3/1,8 TRADE NAME REGISTRATION AFFIDAVIT GEORGIA, NEWTON COUNTY
To Whom It may Concern:
Please be advised that, ISPM ASC at Covington, whose address is 5303 Adams Street Suite C, Covington, Georgia 30014, and, whose
address
is
is/are
the
owner(s) of the certain business now being carried on at in the following trade name, to-wit: Alliance Surgery Center at Covington; and that the nature of said business is: Ambulatory Surgery Center. This statement is made in conformity with O.C.G.A. §10-1-490 et seq. requiring the filing of such statement with the Clerk of Superior Court of this county.
This the 12th day of February, 2015.
Public Notice #106796 3/8,15