The Covington News Sunday, May 17, 2015 Vol. 150, No,19

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Teacher salaries to restore to half 2009 amount MARTIN RAND III news@covnews.com

The Newton County Board of Education (BOE) approved of a tentative budget for the 2015-2016 school year during its Tuesday night work session.

The budget approved, and recommended

by Newton County School System (NCSS) staff, is the same budget that was discussed in great detail at the BOE’s special-called budget meeting April 21.

The total budget increase over the current school year in this plan would be about $10.6 million, which would raise the NCSS expenditures to about $159.3 million. In this scenario, with revenues increasing by about $8 million to $155.8 million, the NCSS project to have a remaining general fund balance of about $19.3 million by the end of next school year, or $1.5 million less than the general fund balance at the end of the current school year.

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MERIS LUTZ

The Spring Luncheon Concert on the Square series saw its largest crowd ever listen to the music of Johnny Roquemore and the Apostles of Bluegrass Thursday. See PAGE 4A for more photos from the Square.

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The solid waste citizen’s panel will explore all options, including closing the current landfill on Lower River Road, while emphasizing the need to reduce waste across the board, its members decided Thursday.

“We know the landfill cannot feasibly be closed, shut down right now, no questions,” said panel member Brenda Mullins of the Springhill community, which is adjacent to the landfill.

“We would welcome a plan to, first of all, reduce waste disposal, look at some type of alternative processes [such as] recycling…

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A 19-year-old Newton man dies after singlevehicle accident on Ellis road.

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Form of Government struggles to balance powers MERIS LUTZ mlutz@covnews.com

The Form of Government citizen committee debated how far the panel should go in its recommendations and whether to submit guidelines or rewrite the enabling legislation during its Monday meeting.

While the committee has agreed that the day to day administration of the county should be shifted to the county manager with the chairman acting as “liaison” to the board, it has struggled to create a framework of checks and balances.

This and other issues emerged as the panel reviewed the first draft of the report that will eventually be submitted to

the Board of Commissioners.

While some members expressed concern that stripping the Board of Commissioners of too many powers would be a “nonstarter,” at least one committee member advocated putting such concerns aside.

“There’s no two ways about it…what’s in this document is more of the same,” said Wesley Dowdy, who thought the recommendations “lacked teeth.”

“Why don’t we do the right thing and recommend the right thing and if it’s a nonstarter, it’s a nonstarter,” he said.

Committee chair Ronnie Cowan said that as a lawyer, he would not be comfortable writing enabling legislation for the county, which retains its own legal counsel. Buddy

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Morgan pointed out that the board would likely change the legislation as commissioners saw fit and therefore the committee should concentrate on a more general framework.

The panel continued its discussion of how the county manager would be selected, and how many votes would be required to fire or hire him or her.

The committee seemed to agree on giving the chairman veto power, with Dowdy tasked with studying options based on other counties.

The committee also agreed that the county manager and finance director should be responsible for preparing a budget to be presented to the board.

The committee proposed shifting the power to hire and fire employees, or supervisory authority, to the county manager, but acknowledged the need for an independent hearing officer for appeals.

Morgan also suggested created some sort of independent auditor position to oversee the county government.

Several committee members were in favor of creating stricter rules over changes to the agenda, noting that the board often makes last minute changes, which are technically illegal even under the current legislation.

The next public meeting of the committee will be Monday, May 18, at 5:30 at the Turner Lake Recreation Complex.

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In his more than a decade and a half as Covington Police Chief, Stacey Cotton has led his men and women in the way he was taught to conduct himself by Judge Stacey W. Cotton and Ann Cotton — with ethics.

He is quick to tell you that ethics are hard to define, but being ethical is doing things the right and honest way.

What is ethical may be defined differently from one person to the next, but for District 6910 of Rotary International, it defines Chief Cotton as the epitome of an ethical Rotarian. On May 9 Stacey Cotton was named the recipient of the Guardian of Ethics Award at the District 6910 conference in Hilton Head, South Carolina.

A day later on Mother’s Day, he was able to present the award to his mother, who he said taught him ethics at an early age.

“Judge Stacey W. Cotton and Ann Cotton taught me the fourway test long before I joined Rotary,” said Chief Cotton at the club’s most recent meeting, referring to Rotary’s mantra. That mantra requires members to ask themselves: Is it the truth? Is it fair to all concerned? Will it build goodwill and better friendships? Will it be beneficial to all concerned?

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Covington Police Chief Stacey Cotton received the Guardian of Ethics Award from Rotary International at the recent District 6910 conference in Hilton Head, S.C. Pictured, left to right, are Rotary Club of Covington member Lauren Poynter, Lana Cotton, Stacey Cotton and Rotary Club of Covington member Doug Bolton.

With those questions constantly in the back of his mind, Chief Cotton has helped guide the CPD to accreditation. He has led his department to be recognized throughout the state and nation as being highly professional, civically engaged, and morally conscientious. Chief Cotton not only leads his department with a moral compass, but he guides his own life with that same ethical behavior.

Cotton has also been a member of the Rotary Club of Covington for

17 years, and has been instrumental in spearheading the club’s Empty Stocking Fund project, which helps deliver Christmas presents to needy children in the area. That work, and his many other efforts led to fellow Rotarian Doug Bolton, himself a retired police officer, to nominate him for the district ethics award.

Chief Cotton was unanimously selected for the award by a board of judges from across the District which encompasses most of north Georgia and cho-

sen from over 30 nominations.

The Rotary International District 6910 Guardian of Ethics award recognizes an individual who has been a Rotarian for a minimum of three years and who has made outstanding contributions that foster the development of ethics, has made significant contributions in his or her vocation and who has by his or her actions; writing, policies and public pronouncements strengthened and fostered development of ethical practices.

Kelly takes over Porterdale downtown development SANDRA BRANDS sbrands@covnews.com

Everyone living in Porterdale is a stakeholder in the promotion of the town’s Main Street Program, says Josephine Kelly.

Kelly began her new role as Porterdale Main Street Director in mid-May, replacing Teri Haler after the latter accepted a tourist specialist position with the City of Conyers.

“By its very nature, downtown development is a collaborative process involving a large team of stakeholders,” Kelly said. She is pleased to be working with the “leadership team, citizens and business owners who have a shared goal of preserving this historic mill village, while preparing it for the 21st Century.”

“It’s the next evolution of the village,” she added.

Kelly said she will not be reinventing the wheel, but will continue working with conceptual plans created by Kristi Korngold, a Downtown Renaissance Fellow, who worked with city officials and residents to develop a plan for revitalizing the downtown business district.

The city also became part of a three-year program, the Georgia Initiative for Community Housing, a partnership between the Carl Vinson Institute of Government, the Georgia Municipal Association

and the University of Georgia College of Environment and Design offering assistance in creating plans to meet housing and neighborhood revitalization needs.

“The conceptual plans have created a lot of dialogue in the leadership team,” Kelly said, adding that part of her job will be to keep “the city’s leadership team, Main Street Board, downtown businesses and property owners working on those plans.”

One component of the plan is to increase home ownership in Porterdale, and to help communities think about their housing needs, she said. Home ownership can help engage people in the life of the community. Revitalization in neighborhoods is important to the revitalization of a downtown business district.

“There’s already an upward trend in ownership, but we’re going to look at opportunities to encourage that process,” she said. “By having more residents you have more vitality and people actively using a downtown district.”

One of the things that has impressed Kelly about the city is the community’s creativity in its approach to revitalization.

“Not only do you have a historic mill village, but it sits on the banks of the Yellow River,” she said.

“There’s been such a dedicated ef-

fort to create better accessibility for people to enjoy access to the river.”

She points to the design of the signs that mark the trails through the park and to the town libraries located throughout the village as examples of that creativity.

“People can borrow and return books. It’s very informal and it promotes literacy in the community,” she said.

Kelly went on to say that the conversion of the mill into residential units and the rebuilding of the historic gym are also examples of the city’s “effort to creatively and adaptively use the resources of the community.”

“There are good things happening here,” she said.

The Main Street program was developed over 30 years ago and is based on a four-part approach to downtown development—organization, design, economic restructuring and promotion.

Everyone is a stakeholder in this process. Whether it’s financing of public projects or encouraging good historic preservation, the goal is to engage the community collaboratively.

Kelly brings to Porterdale more than a decade of experience as the director of the Main Street Covington development program, and has also consulted on other downtown development projects.

ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT Marilyn Jester, of Covington, announces the engagement of her daughter LaTara Shamika Jester, also the daughter of the late Ronnie Scofield, to John Dee Taylor III of Covington.

John Taylor III is the son of John Dee Taylor Jr, and the late Betty Mae Taylor of Decatur.

The bride’s grandparents are the late Willie James and Susie B. Duffie and the late Willie Tom and Fannie Scofield. The groom’s grandparents are the late Delmon and Edna Mae Hurst and UJohn D. Taylor and Ira Lee Taylor.

LaTara is a graduate from newton High School and American Intercontinental University.

John Dee Taylor III is a graduate of Miami Central Senior High School in Miami and a licensed master barber.

The wedding will be Sept. 26, 2015.

During her tenure as Main Street Director in Covington, the program received the 2011 Georgia Department of Community Affairs Award of Excellence for Downtown Development.

Kelly has served on the Covington Urban Redevelopment Authority and Redevelopment Plan, the Covington/Newton Livable Cities HWY 278 Corridor Plan, Newton Trails, Covington Community Housing Team, the Newton County Education Foundation and the Newton County Economic Development Plan.

Currently, she is the president of the Georgia Downtown Association.

“She has a tremendous amount of experience with the Main Street program, locally and statewide,” said Porterdale Mayor Arline Chapman. “Teri [Haler] did a great job of setting [the Main Street program] up. Josephine will do a great job picking it up and moving us forward.”

“We hate to lose Teri, but we were delighted to see her move up,” Chapman said. “To see her picked to do something important for Rockdale County is a compliment to her and a compliment to us.”

“We’re a small, emerging town and to get someone with [Kelly’s] background is definitely a coup,” she said.

Newton County man dies in fatal intersection accident MERIS LUTZ mlutz@covnews.com

A 19-year-old Newton County man sustained fatal injuries in a single-vehicle accident at the intersection of Gum Creek Road and Ellis Road Tuesday afternoon.

According to Newton County Coroner Tommy

Davis, Dantevius Smith passed away shortly after the accident, while his two friends who were also riding in the vehicle were transported to Atlanta-area hospitals.

Newton County Sheriff ’s Office Sgt. Michael Cunningham said the case is still under investigation.

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Preparing for graduation What you'll need to know for the big day The Newton County School System’s high schools will be celebrating graduation Friday and Saturday.

Hundreds of students and their families are expected to converge on Springfield Baptist Church and Newton County throughout the weekend.

Remember to check our special Graduation section in the Sunday, May 24 print edition of The Covington News.

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION CEREMONY SCHEDULE School Date Time Location Eastside Friday, May 22 8 p.m.

Springfield Baptist Church Alcovy Saturday, May 23 9 a.m.

Springfield Baptist Church Newton Saturday, May 23 3 p.m.

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NCSS Class of 2015 Graduation Ceremony rules Practice: • Dress appropriately. School dress code applies. You will not be allowed to participate in practice if you are out of dress code. No hats.

• Park behind the church in the gravel lot and car pool if you can.

• Come to the check – in table when you arrive at practice.

• You will enter at a door on the left side of the church towards the back.

• No gum, No food, No drinks.

• Tickets will be handed out on the final run through. If you owe money you will not receive tickets until you pay it. You will also receive a parking pass at practice.

• No one will be allowed in the sanctuary during practice other than graduates.

• You do not need your cap and gown at practice.

• Practice is mandatory.

Graduation Look for the teacher/faculty member who you were assigned to at practice. Check in with that person and do not leave your line unless you let the teacher/faculty member know.

• We will collect cell phones, keys, etc. Be prepared for that. Don’t argue. You should plan to arrive at the church with only one key. Leave everything else in the car.

• Diplomas will be available for pick up directly after the ceremony at the high school.

You will come to Newton to get your diploma immediately after leaving graduation.

If you cannot get your diploma at that time the school will be open during a later specified time that is TBD. Dress Code • We will adhere to the dress code. Black slacks, black or dark blue shoes, white shirt, conservative tie for gentlemen.

• Black dress shoes for women. No flip flops. Females should wear a conservative dress. The gown should cover the dress.

• If you’re having clothing issues or concerns, see me after this meeting. We’ll figure something out. Don’t wait until the day of graduation!

• Any graduate not in dress code will not be permitted to walk in the ceremony. (No exceptions!)

Reminders • Every guest – even non-walking, non-crawling, tiny babies must have a ticket.

• No strollers are allowed in the sanctuary.

• If they bring balloons, they cannot bring them in the sanctuary but can leave them at the welcome center.

• Dress appropriately. No shorts, no hats, no tank tops • Tickets will not be held at the doors.

• If you want a souvenir ticket, they can be picked up at the kiosk after the ceremony.

• Cameras are allowed, but please do not leave your seat to take pictures. STRICTLY ENFORCED. • A professional video will be available for purchase.

Certified Quality Breast Center at Newton Medical Center Newton Medical Center’s Women's Diagnostic Center has recently been recognized as a Certified Quality Breast Center in the National Quality Measures for Breast Centers Program™. This distinguished honor represents a commitment by this breast center to provide the highest level of quality breast health care to patients in the community.

At the Women’s Diagnostic Center, women are able to obtain the advanced diagnostic testing and health education they need in one private and beautiful outpatient setting made especially for women.

The WDC offers screening and diagnostic digital mammography, breast ultrasound, stereotactic breast biopsy, bone densitometry and breast MRI. The center continues to stay up to date with the most modern equipment. In 2014, the GE Logiq E9 Ultrasound equipment was added to the suite and has transformed the way that sonographers are able to perform procedures and provides Newton Medical Center with advanced image quality.

Newton Medical Center is one of the first in the area to offer a nurse navigation program where a specially trained nurse navigator guides patients through the cancer care system by working through the many barriers and fears one may face. In 2014, Wendy Hankins, RN, CBPN-IC joined the team to serve in the new role. Wendy works with patients every step of the way to help obtain followup care, timely diagnosis and timely treatment such as breast surgery, reconstruction, in-office chemotherapy and radiation when necessary. She schedules appointments and is available to attend appointments with the patient. Wendy assists patients with insurance paperwork as well as obtaining information from the insurance companies regarding

what care is covered under the patient’s particular plan.

She also helps patients identify local resources and support such as the cancer support group, cancer class and the Hope Boutique. Located within the WDC, the Hope Boutique provides resources such as wigs, prostheses or turbans for those starting their breast cancer journey.

The National Consortium of Breast Centers is proud to recognize Newton Medical Center’s Women's Diagnostic Center as a Certified Quality Breast Center. The WDC will continue in its commitment to provide the highest quality care to its patients and has begun the process of becoming a Certified Quality Breast Center of Excellence.

The Women's Diagnostic Center is located in the Physicians’ Pavilion at 4181 Hospital Drive, Suite 301 in Covington, Georgia.

Do you know that you can schedule a screening mammogram without a physician order? For more information or to schedule your annual mammogram call 770-385-7800 today.

Are you a survivor?

The Women’s Diagnostic Center is looking for survivors of breast cancer to participate in the following breast cancer awareness activities: Portraits of Hope This fall, portraits and stories of breast cancer survivors will be displayed in merchant windows around the square in beautiful historic Covington. If you are a survivor of breast cancer, we would love to include your portrait and story.

Kimberly Chance Atkins Foundation Wall of Hope Nomination forms are now available for the 2015 Wall of Hope. Located at the entrance of the Women’s Diagnostic Center at Newton Medical Center, the wall features portraits of 12 women who have all faced breast cancer and survived. Nominate yourself or a loved one today.

For more information on how to participate in our breast cancer awareness activities, please call Wendy Hankins at 770-385-7826.

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Specific rules for each of the Big Three high schools NEWTON

Practice Thursday, May 21, 2015 at 3:30 p.m.

Each graduate will receive 5 tickets.

Graduation Graduates arrive at the church at 1 p.m. and immediately find their place in line.

Guest doors open at 1:30 p.m. and close at 2:55 p.m. (no admittance after this time).

Dress Code Jostens will be onsite during the day of graduation for graduates to purchase any missing cap and gown items.

Reminders If you have questions or concerns, please contact Diana Brown: email her at brown. diana@newton.k12.ga.us.

EASTSIDE Practice Monday, May 18.

Graduates will receive 8 tickets.

Graduation Graduates arrive at church by 6:30 p.m.

Guest doors open at 7 p.m. and close at 7:50 p.m. (no admittance after this time).

Reminders Please call EHS (770-784-2920) for handicapped information, directions, and other concerns, or see Mrs. Boyter at the school.

To receive messages via text, text @15ehs to 81010 or (678) 792-4170. You can optout of messages at any time by replying 'unsubscribe @15ehs'.

ALCOVY Practice Tuesday, May 19 at 3 p.m.

Each graduate will receive 5 tickets. AHS will have a lottery for one extra ticket.

Graduation Graduates arrive at church by 7 a.m. . You will have to check in and find your place in line.

Guest doors open at 8 a.m. and will close at 8:55 a.m. (no admittance after this time).

Reminders If you have questions or concerns, please contact Michelle Finley at 678-342-5897 or call AHS directly at 770-784-4995 or email finley.michelle@newton.k12.ga.us

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Bluegrass blooms in Square Park Johnny Roquemore and the Apostles of Bluegrass had a large crowd dancing in the Square Thursday for the Newton Arts Association, in partnership with Main Street Covington, Spring Luncheon Concerts on the Square series.

It was the second in the series, and drew, reportedly, the largest crowd in the program’s history. On hand to serve lunch was Bradley’s Barbecue, Bread and Butter Bakery and Plain Nuts Catering and Deli.

This week, the concerts will continue with Bradley Green Band playing soul and gospel music, Thursday at noon. The series comes to an end May 28 with the Seminole Jackson Blues Band.

All concerts will be on the Covington Square, unless inclement weather moves the event to its rain location of the Turner Lake Recreation Center.

The Georgia Military Veterans' Hall of Fame seeking nominations STAFF REPORTS news@covnews.com

The Georgia Military Veterans' Hall of Fame (GMVHOF), in its third year of service to the Veterans of Georgia, is accepting nominations for its 2015 class from now until Aug. 28, 2015.

The three categories for nominations are valor, achievement and service.

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This year’s GMVHOF induction ceremony and banquet will be held in Columbus, Georgia on Saturday, Nov. 7 beginning at 6 p.m. at St. Luke Ministry Center, 301 11th St. Columbus, GA 31901. Banquet tickets are $55. per person and may be purchased through the GMVHOF website by using PayPal or by sending a check to the address below in the last paragraph.

The primary objective of the Hall of Fame is to recognize some of the over 770,000 deserving Georgia Military Veterans who have contributed greatly to the well being of the United States of America while serv-

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>> FROM FRONT PAGE The reasons for the budget increase can be attributed to NCSS wanting to restore teacher’s salaries halfway to their 2009 amounts, before the Great Recession hit, and increase 403B contributions by one percent to 2.5 percent in fiscal year 2016. These two factors would cost the NCSS about $1.8 and $1 million dollars.

Other reasons for the possible budget increase are: • Increase in health insurance cost by $1.2 million • Hiring at least 14 new employees at a cost of about a million dollars • Removing furlough days which would cost $1.6 million • An increase in the cost utilities, fuel, instructional software and technology maintenance by $652,140 Even though the board approved of the budget, board member Eddie Johnson, District 2, had some reservations about the budget. He says he was “disappointed” that the BOE didn’t examine the budget’s options further and wasn’t sure if he had time to get all his questions about the next budget answered.

“I’m just not prepared to, with the questions I have, even though the answers may be simply, but I still don’t know them, and you’re asking me to approve something I’m not sure and maybe don’t support,” Johnson said.

One concern Johnson had about the budget was the $350,000 dollars being spent on textbooks. He wanted to know if the NCSS was looking to move away from traditional

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>> FROM FRONT PAGE and look at closing that landfill somewhere within our lifetime,” she said.

The committee was at a loss for an alternative if the landfill were closed, but panel member Bob Stafford emphasized that all options should be on the table.

The panel is chaired by Wayne Hanie and includes Mullins, Stafford, Sharon Sawyer, Denny Dobbs, and Scott Willis.

The group convened for its second meeting in the County Administration Building, where members reviewed what is available of the current solid waste budget, the history of the landfill, the impact of potential expansion, and the desires of the affected community.

Several members acknowledged the daunting task ahead of the panel, which has been charged first with weighing a lease proposal with Green Hill P3, a private landfill operator, and then evaluating the county’s solid waste management.

“It’s a whole lot of data you got to go through, it almost takes a PhD to go through just one sheet,” said Sawyer.

The panel appeared to agree that much more information was needed both from the county and the experts and contractors who have worked on the landfill, including the recently resigned landfill manager James Peters.

The meeting kicked off with a budget presentation from Stafford, who identified the county’s free processing of waste and recyclables from the 11 convenience centers as particularly problematic.

Stafford said that the county was losing $2,158,592 a year on solid waste, $812,000 of which was for the operation of the recycling centers. That figure did not include the potential revenue lost from processing some 23,000 tons of waste for free, he said. The deficit in the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund is subsidized from the General Fund to the tune of $1.6 million a year.

“For the life of me I don’t understand why we give away that service,” said Stafford.

Sunday, May 17, 2015 Page 5A textbook usage and being implementing more digital forms of reading material.

“That’s where we’re going. The state’s going in that direction,” said Johnson.

NCSS Samantha Fuhrey explained to Johnson that the textbook purchases are replacing older textbooks and adopting new textbooks for the foreign language department, which “haven’t had an adoption in very long time,” she said.

Fuhrey also said that the NCSS looks for textbooks that have online components that can be utilized by students.

“You also have to keep in mind when you’re looking at online programming the availability of and access to the program that students would have if they don’t have the technology to support the online tools,” she said.

Johnson also had questions about hiring a new director for NCSS, which was recommendation from a salary study given the board almost a month ago.

“How do we justify it,” he said.

“The salary study shows that on the operational side of the organizational chart that we got two people doing the work that they can’t find in any other district,” Fuhrey answered. “At the end of the day, there’s not even a comparative to compare them to because no other district in has that line item.

So, what the recommendation was is to add that line item for the director to take the flatness out of the organizational chart.

“You only have to look down the road a couple of different directions at the central office, in our central office, we have very skeletal organization, and we’re just fortunate that we have really good people who are willing to wear multiple hats.”

A vote on a final budget is scheduled for the June 23 BOE meeting.

Under the Green Hill proposal, Stafford said, the county would continue to lose $2,300,000 a year, in addition to the $812,000 cost of operating the centers, which would also have to pay Green Hill the tipping fees that are not currently paid to the county.

“What was stressed to us from the commissioners was to not look at the convenience centers and to only look at the landfill,” said Tee Stribling of Green Hill, who also attended the meeting.

“Obviously we’re not going to take that trash for free.”

“The commissioners were very adamant about that [leaving the convenience centers out of the proposal],” he added.

Stafford said he was waiting on the county for some final figures and still had questions about the finances and funding of the landfill and convenience centers.

Dobbs then explained the history of trash disposal in the county and the emergence, in the late eighties, of environmental regulations for landfills.

He recalled how local residents, with the help of the county, used to simply dump their garbage in trenches, which were periodically lit on fire to reduce the bulk of garbage. Eventually a permitted landfill was built on Lower River Road, but lining was not required until years later.

Now the county faces expensive upgrades and closure costs to bring the landfill up to standard according to an approved corrective action plan.

The panel also discussed the effect of another vertical expansion to the landfill, which Green Hill would likely pursue.

Members decided they would hear alternative proposals from other private entities in order to form a basis for comparison.

Sawyer also reminded the panel that not only would the decision taken by the board on this issue affect the surrounding community, it would also have a lasting impact on the environment.

“You can’t recreate land; you can’t recreate clean water; you can’t recreate air,” she said. “Once that’s lost, it’s gone forever.”

The next meeting is scheduled for May 28 and will include facilitators from the Carl Vinson Institute of Government.

City of Covington

NOTICE TO PUBLIC: Notice is hereby given, per the City of Covington’s Code of Ordinances Chapter 16.52 that applicant; Luis Leon has filed a Certificate of Appropriateness Application to be considered by the Covington Historic Preservation Commission.

The request is to: 1) Replace the wood, 3-over-1 true-divided light windows with vinyl, 1-over-1 windows; and 2) Replace the wood, clapboard siding with cement based siding with a wood grain textured finish The property is located within the Covington Historic District at 5188 Hillcrest Drive, Parcel C0230-00060-008-000, Covington, Georgia.

The Covington Historic Preservation Commission will hold a Public Meeting on June 3, 2015 at 6:00 pm, at 2116 Stallings Street, Covington, GA. All interested parties are invited to attend.

SCOTT GAITHER, SENIOR PLANNER CITY OF COVINGTON, GEORGIA

Stacey Cotton appointed to medical marijuana study group STAFF REPORTS news@covnews.com

Covington Police Chief Stacey Cotton has been named one of 11 members named to Gov. Nathan Deal’s new panel charged with making recommendations about what type of medical marijuana use Georgia should allow.

The Georgia Commission on Medical Cannabis was created by a law passed this session allowing people with certain medical conditions to legally possess cannabis oil in-state with their doctors' approval.

Commission members also include that law's sponsor, Republican state Rep. Allen Peake of Macon, along with representatives from medicine and

law enforcement.

“I am honored that Governor Deal appointed me to the Medical Cannabis Commission,” Cotton said. I know that the task before this commission is a very important one for the State of Georgia and I gladly accept this challenge. I will work hard to represent the City of Covington, the Covington Police Department and my colleagues in Law Enforcement who are looking for clear direction in the administration of this newly enacted legislation.”

The commission must submit a report by the end of the year.

Some have pushed for laws that would permit the federally prohibited plant's growth in Geor-

gia, arguing that the legislation passed this year doesn't protect people while transporting the oil from other states where it can be produced and sold.

Cotton currently serves as the police chief for the City of Covington. He is the past president of the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police and is the current president of A Child’s Voice Child Advocacy Center in Social Circle. Cotton is also a member of the 2006 class of Leadership Georgia.

He earned a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Mercer University and dual master’s degree in both Public Administration and Criminal Justice from Troy University.

Cotton and his wife, Lana Lane, have three children.

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our thoughts Appreciation Throughout the last seven days there was plenty to celebrate, with a big week of appreciation coming on the heels of Mother’s Day. May 10-16 marked both Hospital Appreciation Week and Law Enforcement Week.

Newton Medical Center has served this community for decades, and its staff has been there when area residents have needed them most. We want to piggyback on the national appreciation of hospitals and their employees by saying thank you for being there when we need you most.

When a hospital is needed we are often at our most vulnerable state, and we want the staff is to be reassuring and strong. It’s a tough task. One we appreciate.

Lately, it seems, there has been anything but appreciation for law enforcement on a national level. For the most part our sheriff ’s office and local police department not only operate the right way, but put themselves in harm’s way for residents on a daily basis.

These men and women are a constant presence for Newton County residents and make it a little easier to sleep at night without worry of what’s lurking outside our homes.

Thank you to our law enforcement officers. In a time when it is, to say the least, a struggle to wear the uniform, we feel we need to declare our appreciation for all that you do.

Sheriff Ezell Brown, Covington Police Chief Stacey Cotton and Porterdale Police Chief Jason Cripps are constantly working hard to keep their departments working hard to keep us safe.

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OPINION Endings and Beginnings It's mid-May and time Be passionate about for celebrating graduasomething. It might be tions. It's a time to look your work, your family or a back on accomplishments cause to which you volunand, more importantly, to teer your time and talents. look forward to new phasIt doesn't matter what it es and opportunities in life. is, just be passionate about Commencement speaksomething. This passion ers will provide graduates JACKIE GINGRICH- will bring energy and enwith their words of wisthusiasm into all aspects of CUSHMAN dom about the next stage, your life.

COLUMNIST whether it be moving on Work hard at someto college or graduate school or en- thing. Give it your all, and don't be tering the working world. Friends afraid to fail. Failure is the fastest way will bestow gifts, and teachers will pat to learn, eliminating what not to do their students on their backs and wish in the future. them well.

Surround yourself, in both work and So today, I am going to provide my play, with people whom you admire. own version of advice for those ending You will become a better person for one stage and venturing onto the next. being around them.

You have great value, talents and Assume that your emails, texts, Inskills. Somewhere out in the world, stagrams, Facebook postings, etc., will there is the perfect fit for your talents be printed on the front page of The and skills, and an opportunity for you New York Times. Failure to heed that to make a difference. Finding that per- warning will be to your detriment. fect fit might come immediately or it Don't try to manipulate other peomight take decades, but -- however ple. It might work in the short term, long it takes -- be certain that you are but never in the long term. of great value and are here on this earth When others attempt to manipufor a reason. It is your mission to find late you, create boundaries that proyour perfect fit. vide you with room to move and First impressions are important. freedom to choose. Bear in mind Look people in the eye and shake their that their activities are about them, hands. Be willing to pitch in and make and not about you. things happen. When you've finished Don't burn bridges. As you leave a your tasks, look around and see how situation, acknowledge the fact that the you can help others. Don't wait for oth- world is small, and you might very well ers to catch up -- help them catch up. run into the same people again.

Be patient. You might feel pressure How you treat people matters more to force next steps or an answer, but than how much you make or what you don't. Wait and see how life unfolds. Be do. Smile at everyone; be kind with patient; life goes faster than you think. your words; and make sure those who Understand that a missed opportu- help you or provide you with goods nity might simply be moving you in and services know that you appreciate another direction. A door shuts, and a their effort. window opens. Look for that window.

Write thank you notes; offer

words of encouragement; be a friend to others.

Fall in love, but don't lose who you are to someone else. If someone tries to control you, your time, your energy, your effort, it's not about love — it's about their control. Again, it's not about you; it's about them — let them control someone else.

Be comfortable with your own company. Don't allow your fear of loneliness to push you into someone's arms.

Enjoy the time you have by yourself, because it, too, will be fleeting.

Understand that there are seasons to life. Some seasons are easy; some are hard. Much of this you cannot control.

Instead, you have to ride the waves of the ups and downs.

Remember you are not responsible for anyone's happiness. You are responsible for how you act, and they control how they feel.

Be forgiving with yourself and others. We all make mistakes and are human.

Admit when you are wrong, and ask for forgiveness. Forgive others, even when they don't ask.

Understand that forgiving is not the same as forgetting. Forgiving does not require that you allow yourself to be taken advantage of again.

Don't worry about what people may think about you; you can't control their thoughts. But you do control what you think about yourself.

At some point in life, you will begin to wonder, what is this all about? What is the meaning of life? The answer to life is learning to live.

Live the best you can. You only have one life.

To find out more about Jackie Gingrich Cushman, visit www.creators.com.

Gathering in Atlanta A surreal moment Pennsylvania. Vice Presipassed for me this week dent Cheney's daughter, with several press reports Liz, came too. about presidential candiTwo years later, in 2011, dates heading to Atlanta in Gov. Rick Perry would August this year. Six years use the RedState Gatherago in Atlanta, a group of ing as the staging ground online political activists got to declare his run for the together in person. They presidency. Herman Cain ERICK ERICKSON had been online collaborawould hint at his run for COLUMNIST tors among the Republithe presidency, too. The can grassroots for six years event was all grassroots, without ever having met face to face. not very fancy, but the candidates In May of 2009, I put up a post at came and have kept coming.

RedState.com, where I had taken over From August 6 to August 8 this the helm as Editor-in-Chief. "Who year in Atlanta, the RedState Gatherwants to get together for a beer in At- ing will happen again. Six years after lanta?" I asked. More than 500 people Rubio, Cruz and Haley showed up to said yes. I scrambled. My friend Ca- run for office, they will be back. Joinleb Howe volunteered to help. He ing them will be, among others, Jeb arranged a hotel and catering, and Bush, Carly Fiorina, Bobby Jindal, helped set up a registration website. Rick Perry and Scott Walker. They Then I had to tell my bosses at our will take questions, but more imporparent company what I was doing. tantly they will share their visions for That first year, some unknown the future. candidates, who the conservative I never ask candidates to talk grassroots were backing, showed up. about a specific theme at my event.

The Texas Solicitor General Ted Cruz But this year is different. Should any was there. He was thinking about a of these candidates win in 2016, their run for office. The former speaker re-election will be in 2020. It seems of the Florida House of Representa- fitting then to hear what their vision tives, Marco Rubio, was there. I had of the country will be for 2020. endorsed him for the Senate. A state The truth is we know all the jokes representative from South Carolina, about President Obama and Hillary Nikki Haley, came. She was running Clinton. Republicans are sure they for governor of South Carolina. The have left the nation worse off. We former congressman and head of the have heard the red meat. We get it Club for Growth, Pat Toomey, came. in almost any candidate speech. But He would challenge Arlen Specter for how should the country improve unthe Republican Senate nomination in der their watch? I do not expect and

do not want 50-point plans in August of 2015. But the candidates should have a vision for how they want to leave office. What is it?

Rand Paul is the outlier among the Republicans on foreign policy. Jeb Bush is perhaps the outlier for the GOP on domestic policy. But, by and large, all of the candidates for president running on the Republican ballot agree. Instead of just fancy commercials, targeted mailings and cults of personality, I really would like to hear how the candidates are different.

What role does government play in job creation, if any? How would these men and women define what is and is not in our national interest in order to use military action? What is the role of the federal government in funding education? Should the Christian cake baker be able to opt out of baking for a gay wedding? What value do they place on religious liberty?

The nuances of their answers have meaning and provide clarity into how they are different. I hope that this August in Atlanta at the RedState Gathering we will be able to see those nuances and understand their vision for 2020. When they leave office, what do they want the nation to look like? The answer to that question should be of greater importance than the latest joke about the current president.

To find out more about Erick Erickson, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Thank you partners Dear Editor, It’s hard to believe that the 2014-15 school year is almost over! Throughout the course of the year, the new teachers Newton County School System (NCSS) hired last summer have participated in ongoing New Teacher Induction/Professional Development Activities, officially known as the NCSS BEST Program. They are now just a few short days away from completing their first official year as teachers in the Newton County School System. For many of these teachers, this will also mark the end of their first full-year in the teaching

profession! We were very excited to welcome all of these new teachers to our school system last summer, and to celebrate their completion of the NCSS BEST Program, Newton County School System honored them at a special reception and dinner on May 11 at the Newton College and Career Academy.

One of the things Newton County School System is most proud of is the support we receive from our numerous Partners in Education. This year, as in previous years, we put out a call to our Partners in Education requesting support for our New Teacher

Induction Program. Once again, these community businesses, churches, and organizations delivered in a very big way by providing an incredible number of gifts—almost 60 in fact— to be used as door prizes at our end-of-year reception.

We received gift bags, tote bags, and numerous gift certificates and gift cards too! It’s so wonderful to see how these Partners in Education truly support the students and employees of our school system.

Although we announce the name of each business/ community organization that donates a door prize during our program, I’d

also like to make the residents of Newton County aware of the generosity of our school partners by publicly thanking those who went above and beyond by not only supporting their individual schools over the course of the school year but also providing support for our district’s New Teacher Induction Program.

The following outstanding Partners in Education donated door prizes for our new teachers’ end-ofyear reception: Starrsville United Methodist Church, Allstar Automotive, Snapping Shoals EMC, CARS, Amici, Blimpie, Newton

Federal Bank, Oxford Lions Club, United Bank, Kwik Change Lube and Service Center, Covington Pro Lube, Game Time, and the Covington Pilot Club.

Thank you SO MUCH for supporting our schools!

And thank you to all of our Partners in Education who continually support our students and schools each and every year. Our community is blessed with businesses, organizations, churches, and civic groups that truly care about the children and employees of Newton County School System.

If you would like to see the names of the numerous

businesses and organizations that provide support to our schools as official Partners in Education, or you are interested in signing up as a Partner in Education, please visit our webpage at http://www. newtoncountyschools.org/ departments/public-relations/partners-in-education.aspx.

Thank you again, to all of our 2014-2015 Partners in Education. You are the unsung heroes of our school system!

Sincerely, Sherri Davis-Viniard Director of Public Relations Newton County Schools

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from facebook Athens police officer arrested on child molestation charges Empirical1: “Without proposing to pass judgment on the alleged behaviors in this news report, scientific studies based on legitimate empirical evidence do not support the mass hysteria and moral panic that currently surrounds sexually expressed child/older person relationships, which are invariably cast as "child sex abuse/pedophilia." As masturbation and homosexuality were demonized in the past, these irrational emotional responses are based on ignorance and fear, and are promoted by agenda-driven "victimological" academics who argue that all such relationships are intrinsically pervasively harmful. But is this supposed harm intrinsic to the interaction, or does it instead result from the social hysteria that occurs when such a relationship is discovered? Also, there are no legitimate data supporting intrinsic harmfulness, and no credible pathway or mechanism for such harm has been demonstrated. For further discussion, see http://www.shfri.net/mech/mech.cgi There are indeed some people who trick or force children into unwanted sexual interactions. But there are vast differences between consensual sexually expressed child/older person relationships and unilateral "child sexual abuse" by an older person. For a scientific journal discussion of these distinctions as they apply to boys, go to http://www.boyandro.info"

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A MINORITY VIEW

Some Odds and Ends Occasionally, I wonin San Diego and San der whether I'm alone in Francisco — have ansome of my wonderings. nual salaries that top Look at the claim that $250,000. That doesn't conservatives or Repubinclude the millions of licans have launched a dollars spent staffing war on women as a part and equipping diversity of their overall meanoffices.

WALTER E. spirited agenda. In the The original motto of WILLIAMS case of mistreatment of our nation, E Pluribus COLUMNIST women — or of anyone Unum — meaning "out else — assault, rape and of many, one" — was murder are about as horrible as it proposed for the first great seal of gets. But I would be willing to bet the United States by John Adams, a lot of money that most of the as- Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefsaults, rapes and murders of women ferson in 1776. It recognizes the diare done by people who identify as versity of the American people. You liberals or Democrats, particularly in can bet that the campus call for dithe cases of murderers. Most crime, versity is everything but a patriotic except perhaps white-collar crime, celebration of America. If anything, is committed by people who vote it's a condemnation and criticism of Democratic. Therefore, it's not sur- the United States and Western valprising that former Attorney Gen- ues. The academic vision of diversity eral Eric Holder, President Barack calls for the celebration of people Obama and their liberal Democratic based upon their race, religion, genipartners want to end laws that pre- talia and sexual behavior. And the vent felons and ex-felons from vot- last thing academic diversity means ing. Felons and ex-felons are seen is diversity in thought, opinions and as an important part of their party's political affiliation. Taxpayers and irconstituency. responsible donors foot the bill for What about diversity? Diversity this deviancy. is nothing less than a craze on most Intellectuals argue that diversity is college campuses. Despite budget necessary for academic excellence, squeezes, universities have created but what's their evidence other than diversity positions, such as vice plausibility? Here's what they need chancellor for equity, diversity and to explain. Japan is a nation bereft inclusion; director of diversity and of diversity in anything. Close to 99 inclusion; manager of diversity re- percent of its population is of one cruitment; associate dean for diver- race. Whose students do you think sity; and vice president of diversity. have higher academic achievement Some diversity chiefs — such as the — theirs or ours, who are diversityvice chancellors of diversity at the rich? According to the 2009 Program University of California campuses for International Student Assess-

ment, the academic performance of U.S. high-school students in reading, math and science pales in comparison with their diversity-starved counterparts in Japan.

I also wonder about sex equality. The Army's physical fitness test's minimum requirement for 17- to 21-year-old males is 35 pushups, 47 situps and a 2-mile run in 16 minutes, 36 seconds or less. For females of the same age, the minimum requirement is 13 pushups, 47 situps and a 19:42 2-mile run. In "Defense Department 'Diversity' Push for Women in Land Combat" (http://tinyurl.com/axn9l93), Elaine Donnelly, director of the Center for Military Readiness, points to U.S. Army studies showing that women are twice as likely to suffer injuries and are three times more undeployable than men.

Women are less likely to be able to march under load; that's marching 12.4 miles in five hours with an 83-pound assault load. They are also less likely to be able to crawl, sprint, negotiate obstacles and, worse yet, move a wounded comrade weighing 165 pounds while carrying that load.

So here's my wonderment: Should male soldiers sue the Department of Defense for sex discrimination, or should everyone have to live up to the same standards? Or should sex inequality be the official standard for our military?

Walter E. Williams is a professor of economics at George Mason University. To find out more about Walter E. Williams, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com.

To Georgia’s public school teachers: thank you Dear Public School educate us.

Teachers in Georgia: We ignore the fact that Congratulations on surschools merely reflect viving another year in the the societal issues that classroom. surround them. Yet, we As you take a moment expect you to shut the to catch your breath and school house door and enjoy a brief respite before lock out poverty, apathy, DICK YARBROUGH you start the process all abuse and a lack of famCOLUMNIST over again, I hope you will ily structure and somereflect on the good you do, how magically teach a the impact you have on young people, hungry child from a broken home and your ability to make a difference. how to conjugate verbs.

Yours isn’t a job. It is a calling.

Society may be beyond repair but I Many years ago, I was part of an ad- am hoping we can mend public eduvisory board at the Grady College of cation in Georgia. I am a member of Journalism at the University of Georgia. Gov. Nathan Deal’s Education Reform The board members were preeminent Commission that has been tasked with in their field: Newspaper publishers, the responsibility of looking at all faceditors, a network television president, ets of public education from funding the head of one of the nation’s largest to teacher recruitment and retention advertising agencies, and business lead- to “school choice.” I don’t know if I can ers from across the country. make much of a difference — I’m still At the end of one of the meetings, trying to understand all the acronyms. the discussion got around to school As exciting as the possibilities are that teachers. It turned out that each per- the Education Reform Commission son in the room could name at least might be able to overhaul and improve one teacher that had been influential public education in Georgia, including in his or her life and could recite why. the opportunity to keep the best teachI never forgot that experience. That is ers in the classroom, I believe it is safe to when I realized that teachers are sculp- say that you, reader, probably don’t have tors. Only you don’t work with clay, a lot of faith that we can do it right. I you shape future generations. don’t blame you for feeling that way. We I don’t know where public educa- haven’t always walked our educational tion got off track. I suspect it was along talk in this state. about the time that our society went Georgia has had more high-soundhaywire and lost respect for authority ing education commissions, studies, as well as a lot of our core values. May- task forces and blue ribbon commitbe it was Watergate. Maybe it was Viet- tees than a yard dog has fleas and not nam. Maybe we just woke up one day much to show for it. Gov. Deal says it is and decided that those who entertain going to be different this time around. us like athletes and actors are more im- I have taken him at his word. portant than those who protect us and In the meantime, I remind you that

the next general elections are a year away. That is when you can expect our intrepid public servants to once again wax eloquently about the fact that their mother/brother/sister/cousin was a school teacher and how they feel your pain and how hard they are working for you and blah, blah, blah.

They must think we fell off the education turnip truck. We all know that once they are reelected it is back to business as usual, which includes promoting private school tuition tax breaks, cozying up to for-profit charter school management companies, messing with curriculum while homeschooling their own kids and trying to fix a teacher retirement system that doesn’t seem to be broken. It wouldn’t be a bad idea for you to flunk a few of them at the ballot box when the opportunity arises.

In spite of all of the obstacles we throw in your way, you soldier on.

While we are eager to point out the failures in public education, no one seems to focus on all the young people you have inspired to bigger and better things and who will one day sit in a meeting as I witnessed those many years ago at the Grady College and talk about how you made a difference in their lives and why.

That is why you do what you do. You make a difference. A big difference.

Thank you for your efforts. Enjoy the break. You have earned it.

You can reach Dick Yarbrough at yarb2400@bellsouth.net; at P.O. Box 725373, Atlanta, Georgia 31139; online at dickyarbrough.com or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/dickyarb

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Lady Eagles shoot their way to state SHAKEEM HOLLOWAY sholloway@covnews.com

With a combined score of 290 Eastside girls’ golf placed third at sectionals a little over one week ago, just seven strokes behind second place. The Lady Eagles will now try for a state championship on Monday when they travel to Applewood Golf Course in Keysville.

Eastside is coming off of its second straight Newton cup and its second straight appearance in the state championship. Last year the Lady Eagles finished 12th out of 16 team and this year the girls say that their goal is to finish in the top 10.

“We all push each other to our best ability. We’re just so close and everything,” Brittany Medlin, junior, said.

“We motivate each other,” Alexis Allen, junior, added.

With six players on the team (Medlin, Allen, Autumn Whiten, Allyson Ozburn, Sidney Roule, Katelyn Townley) dealing with different personalities could be hard, but not for this group.

“When it’s time to grind they get serious and when it’s time to have fun, they have fun. What else could you ask for. We’re hav-

ing a great time. We’re really looking forward to this weekend,” Judy Smith, Lady Eagles’ head coach, said.

The entire team agrees, Smith has been the catalyst for their growth over the last two years while Smith says she just enjoys coaching the girls.

“It is a lot of fun. It’s very rewarding,” Smith said. “We have improved so much from when we started last season to where we are at the end of this season. It’s hard to describe how fulfilling that is for me. I had no idea how much I would actually get out of it when they asked me to do this. I thought I was qualified to do it, but I couldn’t imagine how much I would enjoy it and I do just really enjoy it.”

The team is joy to be around. They uplift each other when they’re down after a bad shot or just not playing well. The Lady Eagles have put in the work to be where they are today.

Smith agrees that success like what Eastside has experienced over the last couple of years doesn’t come without hard work, which for them begins at Ashton Hills Golf Course.

“This course right here will teach you anything you need to know,” Allen said.

Four times a week, if not

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From left to right: Autumn Whiten, Brittany Medlin, Alexis Allen, Allyson Ozburn, Sidney Roule and Katelyn Townley at Ashton Hills Golf Course. more, the Lady Eagles meet at Ashton Hills to practice.

Smith says that they work on each player’s weakness and overall game. She added that they just try and get better each day.

Early on in the season, Smith says the team practiced mostly on the range and the putting green, but once the matches started they practiced different ingame situations. Smith says they play almost every day if it’s not raining and she

thanks Ashton Hills for being so adaptable to the Lady Eagles, as they let the girls practice there as much as they can.

“There’s no other way to prepare for this game. You just have to play,” Smith said.

One of the things that the Lady Eagles excel at is knowing the rules which may not seem like a big thing, but it is. Smith says when the team plays other schools, they look to the Eastside girls for

rulings because they know the rules and sometimes other teams don’t.

Smith has gotten to know her players increasingly over the past couple of years. She says she doesn’t understand how you couldn’t love coaching the group that she has.

The Lady Eagles say that with their increase in success comes a bar to set a higher goal next season.

They want to keep up their excellent work, try harder

and work harder to get better results.

“We are thrilled to have the opportunity to be there.

That’s one of our goals we shoot for early in the season. We want to win the Newton cup then once we get that we set our sights on region and we just kind of take one step at a time. Let’s get to region and do a good job at region then let’s get to sectionals and get out of sectionals and then let’s get to state,” Smith said.

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Q&A Kirk Hoffman Hoffman praises new Oakland Raider, Wilkins

Newly signed Oakland Raider Gary Wilkins is attempting to make the team as NFL rookie minicamps begin around the nation. Wilkins, went from Furman to the Raiders after being signed as an undrafted free agent, but his story started in Covington when Wilkins played for Alcovy under head football coach Kirk Hoffman. The Covington News spoke with Hoffman and asked about Wilkins as a player and a person in this exclusive Q&A. The Covington News: I know Gary played for you, coach. So talk a little bit about what it’s like for you to see him get signed as an undrafted free agent.

Kirk Hoffman: I couldn’t be any happier for anybody. Anybody you talk to will tell you Gary has all the characteristics of what it takes to get to that level.

He understands hard work. He’s humble and he keeps everything in perspective.

CN: Coach what was Gary like playing under you?

Hoffman: Again, one of the most coachable young men I’ve ever worked with. He came in and he was always where he was supposed to be when he was supposed to be there. He always had a great attitude.

It’s easy to have a good attitude when things are going

good. He was a pleasure to coach just because of his work ethic.

CN: Do you think it’s his work ethic that sets him a part from a lot of other players?

Hoffman: Oh, yeah.One is it’s his work ethic. Two is his integrity and his character. I don’t know if I’ve been around a young man who has such a drive to be successful.

CN: Talk a little bit about how he played in college, how he got better from when you saw him his last year in high school to when he was in college?

Hoffman: The big thing that he did is when he got to college he took what he had taken in high school and increased it and took it to another level. Not just on his playing ability, but the little things like the weight room, the classroom and becoming a leader.

He was on the leadership council there and he was team captain. So when he got to college he took what he had accomplished in high school and instead of just stepped on it he continued to work and get better and better at it.

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Newton goes from the hunters to the hunted SHAKEEM HOLLOWAY sholloway@covnews.com

On Friday evening a little after 6 p.m. Newton students, parents and fans came out to watch the Rams hold their blue and white game, which is more of a glorified practice for people to come and watch than anything.

The first team’s play was mostly sloppy, which could easily be due to rust. There were fumbled handoffs, a couple overthrown passes and some dropped balls.

The running game looked good at times with Augustus Murray and Kurt Taylor Jr. The defense played well and scored one defensive touchdown off of a fumble recovery.

In the end, none of this

will matter come August.

Rams’ head coach Terrance Banks just views the game as a chance for the players to get in front of their peers and have fun. The real work begins when the Rams hit the weight room this summer, an area Banks says they need to improve if they’re not going to get ran over in the trenches like at the end of the game against Etowah.

Last year during the summer Banks said the team had a long way to go if they were going to compete at a high level, that same team managed to become one of the final eight teams in the Class AAAAAA playoffs.

“We’re very humble and hungry,” Banks said. “It’s hard to play 12-plus games, man. It’s hard. So the thing this year is take it 1-0.

Somebody contacted me and one of the coaches said you not the hunters anymore, you’re the hunted.

And I said, maybe so, but we’re just gonna take it one day at a time and if we win every day we can play for a long time.”

With a target on their back, Newton might have gone from underdog hero to one of the most wanted matchups.

The Rams will enter the 2015-2016 season without a key contributors such as Davonta Jones, Vinny Jengelly, A.J. Palomino and Nuka Yobo. However, the Rams still have talent such as rising senior leader Romario Johnson, Deandre Huff and an influx of freshman talent with maybe a

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Falcons' Blank says failure to admit mistakes hurt Patriots ATLANTA (AP) — Falcons owner Arthur Blank said Thursday there is a "general feeling" that the Patriots' failure to acknowledge mistakes added to the punishment they received for deflating footballs.

Blank stressed while at a community improvement event that he has no direct knowledge of the Patriots' case.

The Patriots were hit with more severe punishments than the penalties the Falcons received on March 30 for pumping fake noise into games.

Blank said it was only natural that he compared the teams' penalties this week when the NFL took action on the Patriots.

"Of course you think about it," said Blank, who along with Falcons coach Dan Quinn and other employees painted five Habitat for Humanity homes a few blocks from the Georgia Dome.

"The league feels a tremendous sense of responsibility, as do all the owners, in reinforcing the culture of the NFL, the shield and make sure the game remains as balanced and as pure and as true to its integrity and its ethics as can be done. When they find any organization or any individual has gotten off those tracks it's their job to remind them of that and bring them back on the tracks and do it in a way that really reinforces what the league is about.

"I think in the case of New England they have done that."

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady was sus-

pended four games and the Patriots were fined $1 million and the loss of a first-round draft pick next year and a fourth-rounder in 2017. Brady is appealing the suspension.

The Falcons were fined $350,000, stripped of a 2016 fifth-round draft pick and team president Rich McKay was suspended from the league's powerful Competition Committee for at least three months.

Blank said his team's penalties were "a little difficult" but "reasonable."

"I mean, nobody likes to write big checks, nobody likes to lose a draft pick and nobody likes to have an important person in our organization, our team president, suspended from a committee he has led for many years," he said.

The Patriots' penalties were more than "a little difficult," perhaps in part because of their refusal to accept mistakes.

"That seems to be the general feeling, that some of the frustration whether on an individual basis or organizational basis, was the failure to acknowledge," Blank said.

Blank and Patriots owner Robert Kraft took different approaches when faced with allegations.

Blank told The Associated Press in early February his team was wrong to pump in fake crowd noise in 2013 and 2014. "Anything that affects the competitive balance and fairness on the field, we're opposed to, as a league, as a club and as an owner," Blank said.

FRANCIS AND WALDEN TO REPRESENT EHS SOCCER EHS senior soccer players Tyrik Francis and Haley Walden have been selected to play in the DiVarsity.com’s 2015 Georgia High School Association All-Star Soccer game in Marietta on Sunday, May 17th at Sprayberry High School. Both played in last year’s all-star game proudly representing Eastside High School. They will head to Sprayberry High School to compete against the best soccer players from all classifications in the state of Georgia. Haley will play defender on the 22-member white team, and take on the blue team in a 2 p.m. contest. Tyrik will play forward on the boys blue team in an 8 p.m. game.

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player or two that could take somebody’s position or become a part of the rotation.

“It’s a chance for new kids to shine. We got the leader of our team back as a senior (Johnson), he’s got a lot of guys returning in that nucleus on offense right now that played with him. Somebody else will have to step up and the same on defense,” Banks said.

“We just gotta continue to get better and as they go others come and continue the cycle to where the good thing is and the most important thing even though we’re taking it one day at a time is the fact that everybody in our program has only been to the playoffs. They don’t know anything else besides going to the playoffs so their expectations can not be anything less because they don’t know what it’s like not to play 11 games,” he concluded.

Banks is entering his third year at the helm and now that the seniors are gone, each class other than the freshmen all have playoff experience, which will prove valuable in the long run. On May 26 the Rams really begin their journey for a state championship.

“Champions are made in all of them days when there’s nobody around, there’s nobody watching and it’s 8 a.m. and nobody’s here and none of these people are worried about Newton football. So that’s when champions are made. Everything else is a byproduct of what you do with the hard work when nobody’s here. So we’re not tak-

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CN: Talk a little bit about what kind of message it sends to your current players and your future players that you have somebody who’s from a small town like Covington to go play in the NFL. Hoffman: What I hope that this says, not

ing no rest. We gonna finish the school year and the day after Memorial Day we’re trying to get to the money as the kids tell me,” Banks said.

After the game Banks talked to his team about next season, keeping the NewRock trophy, beating Alcovy, but most importantly he talked them about keeping their grades up. Banks told the team without at least a 2.3 GPA, none of them would play D-1 football. “Do not bring me any 79s,” Banks told his team.

“The No. 1 goal in Newton football is that every person that plays graduates from high school. That’s the No. 1 goal. That’s why I stay on my kids about grades. I’m here to produce better husbands, fathers, brothers and so that's our No. 1 goal,” Banks added. “If you stay on top of your grades then if you win and if you work hard college opportunities come with other things. NCAA has changed the rules to get into college as far as athletics so we don’t prescribe to that dumb jock scenario here at Newton. We got two rising seniors who are top-20 in this class with 4.0 GPAs so that’s what we strive to be and that’s what we gone keep pushing.” just to people in Covington, but to anybody that follows high school football or anything of that nature is it’s OK to have a dream. But you have to have the understanding that I need to work toward that dream. He came to school every day and worked toward the dream of playing college ball. He was an outstanding student and then when he got to college he had that dream of having a shot just to play in the NFL. He worked hard and to get to that level and now he;s got that shot.

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Woman attacks firefighter with shovel MERIS LUTZ mlutz@covnews.com

Firefighters who responded to a call for medical assistance on Gum Creek Road Saturday were ambushed by a woman who leapt out of the bushes armed with a shovel and began chasing them while

shouting threats such as “I’m going to kill you.”

A Sheriff ’s deputy who arrived on the scene found 47-year-old Tina Jill Rice standing in the front yard, while firefighters waited in the road. The officer retrieved the shovel and placed the woman under arrest.

Rice was charged with

obstruction and simple assault. It was not known as of Monday afternoon if she was being evaluated by a mental health professional.

Three separate incidents involving guns were also reported over the weekend.

On Friday, Timothy Lee Phillips pulled into a parking space at the Dollar General

on Highway 81 where he was confronted by a black man who was unknown to him driving a dark blue Chevrolet truck. Upon leaving, the man followed Phillips to Roseberry Road, where Phillips pulled over. At that point, the man pointed a handgun in his face.

The file is still open and

the assailant has not been identified.

Sheriff ’s deputies also responded to two calls about gunshots. The source of one, reported on East Country Woods Drive Saturday, could not be identified, but a local woman told officers she suspected her ex-husband was responsible.

Another report of gunshots on Hastings Lane was traced to 26-year-old Timothy Ryan Willard, who told officers he was shooting rabbits in his yard. Willard was taken into custody and charged with reckless conduct, firearm discharge while under the influence, and obstruction.

bation Violation Barry Steven Stewart, 56, Covington, May 11, Probation Violation William James-Daniel Travis, 27, Monticello, May 7, Criminal Trespass Rickey Keith Verhine, 28, Hartwell, May 11, Probation Violation Cedarrius Williams, 22, Covington, May 11, Criminal Trespass, Battery Joseph Williams, 19, Hopkins, May 8, Poss of Marijuana Catherine Camille Banks, 49, Covington, May 8, Dui Robert Franklin Barker, 28, Ringgold, May 11, Child Support Default Tavi Deon Battle, 28, Covington, May 7, Speeding, Driving While License Suspended Jodiann Delores

Brown, 28, Conyers, May 9, Criminal Trespass Tashuna Lynn Brown, 34, Conyers, May 9, Driving Without a Valid License, Disorderly Conduct Matthew Thomas Clark, 29, Conyers, May 10, DUI Gregory Laron Collins, 47, Covington, May 9, Driving While License Suspended Helen Louise Diller, 58, Covington, May 8, Public Drunkenness Sidney Luther Dunn, 44, Covington, May 10, Sexual Battery Marise Sunclrel Eason, 41, Covington, May 11, Poss of Marijuana Kenneth Tracy Ergle, 53, Social Circle, May 11, Poss of Marijuana, Possession of Hydrocodone, Aarmon D'michael

Fenton, 24, Covington, May 12, Reckless Driving, Speeding Ryan Oneal Glover, 44, Covington, May 7, Open Container Marcos Ortigoze Guerrero, 36, Loganville, May 7, Driving Without a Valid License Cameron Curtis Hardy, 23, Augusta, May 8, Dui Richard Kentrell Hunter, 34, Covington, May 12, Disorderly Conduct Carolyn Faye Jackson, 68, Sylvania, May 10, Dui Joeston Toreze Johnson, 22, Covington, May 12, Poss of Marijuana Joseph Nathan Johnson, 43, Hubert, May 8, Poss of Marijuana, Driving Without a Valid License Hailey Christine

Lane, 25, Macon, May 9, Theft by Shoplifting Willie Joseph Murray, 32, McDonough, May 8, Criminal Trespass Sally Jefferson Nolley, 53, Covington, May 7, Poss of Marijuana Kimberly Denise Parker, 57, Dacula, May 8, Theft by Taking Garrett Sharoid Richards, 44, Conyers, May 10, Dui, Driving While License Suspended Ronald Anthony Simmons, 46, Covington, May 1, Battery Seymour Lloyd Smith, 28, Conyers, May 11, Poss of Marijuana Jamichael Ervin Stinson, 23, Porterdale, May 10, Poss of Marijuana Alexandria Daniella Wysinger, 22. Covington, May 12, Disorderly Conduct

NEWTON COUNTY JAIL LOG Charles Eugene Aikens, 42, Covington, May 12, Theft by Deception Robin Marie Akins, 56, Covington, May 12, Theft by Taking Brenda Kay Andrews, 59, Covington, May 7, Battery Derrick Ramone Banks, 40, Conyers, May 8, Public Drunk Danny Bryant Black, 45, Covington, May 11, Probation Violation William Shane Blalock, 38, Conyers, May 7, Probation Violation Eugenio Boligan, 32, Montrose, May 8, Driving Without a Valid License Brandy Nicole Hartley, 30, Leesburg, May 7, Poss of Meth, Cruelty to Children Shanterria Lakiethia Hicks, 22, Covington,

May 12, Probation Violation Anthony Ingram, 57, Covington, May 10, Open Container, Dui Patti Rainey Jacobson, 51, Social Circle, May 7, Probation Violation Kelvin Lamonte Jenkins, 28, Covington, May 12, Theft by Receiving Stolen Property Johnny Jame Lummas, 36, Covington, May 11, Aggravated Assault, Battery Joseph Landon Morris, 43, Winder, May 11, Probation Violation Latasha Shyrelle Parker, 27, Covington, May 9, Probation Violation Tina Jill Rice, 47, Oxford, May 9, Simple Assault Noel Sebastian Smith, 28, Conyers, May 8, Pro-

Two brothers arrested for shooting man MARTIN RAND III news@covnews.com

Two brothers were arrested over the weekend after allegedly shooting a man in an attempt to rob him at his residence Saturday.

Malcom Noel, 21, is charged with armed robbery and aggravated battery. His 18-year-old younger brother, Justice Noel, is charged with armed robbery. Rockdale County Sheriff 's Office spokesperson Cpl. Michael Camp says that Malcom Noel is believed to be the shooter in this incident.

Around 2 a.m. that morning, RCSO received a call of a person shot at a residence in the 1700 block of Ga. Highway 212.

The 18-year-old victim was shot in the leftshoulder area after tussling with the suspects in the front yard of the house. He was transported to Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta to be treated for the injury.

The victim had known the suspects "for a while," says Camp, but it's not known if the suspects went to the victim's place of residence with the intent to rob him.

They made off with a small amount of cash.

Later that day around 3:30 p.m., RCSO obtained search and arrest warrants for the brothers, who both live at 702 Rockmont Circle in Conyers. Neither was home, but after the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) unit arrived, Malcom Noel arrived as well, where he was arrested.

Deputies found two handguns in the vehicle.

"We need more evidence to see if they are the same ones used in the

shooting," said Camp.

Justice Noel was arrested an hour later at his

place of employment, a local restaurant.

The Noel brothers are

being held in the Rockdale County Jail. No bond has been set as of yet.

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Mr. Robert Denio Wade Wheeler Funeral Home Robert Denio Wade, 74 of Social Circle, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2015 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Atlanta. Mr. Wade was born in Memphis, Tennessee. to the late William and Geraldine Wade.

Robert was a native of Memphis who moved to Conyers and then to Social Circle where he lived for 27 years. He was of the Catholic faith, had been a member of the Covington Lions Club and Elks Club, loved bass fishing and was very close to his grandson Greyson. In addition to his parents, Mr. Wade is preceded in death by his wife

Linda Wade and brothers Frankie Wade and William Wade.

He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law Christopher and Rhonda Wade of Canton, Georgia.; grandson Greyson Wade; brother and sister-in-law Richard and Judy Wade of Portageville, Missouri. and sister and brother-inlaw Patsy and John Zaccola of Memphis, Tennessee. along with numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held Monday, May 18, 2015 at 7 p.m. in the chapel of Wheeler Funeral Home with Rev. Tanner Cline officiating.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Honorary pallbearers will

be members of the Covington Lions Club. Online condolences may be made at wheelerfuneralhome.com. Wheeler Funeral Home and Crematory 11405 Brown Bridge Rd. Covington, GA. 770786-7111.

Mrs. Doris Cope Cavanaugh Doris Cope Cavanaugh, 88, daughter of the late Frank and Ann Cope, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2015 after a long battle with Dementia, at the home of her daughter, Cathy Twigg, in Martinsburg, W.Va. She was a resident of Greencastle, Penn. and was a former long time resident of Edgewater, Md.

Born in Arizona, she grew up in Washington, D.C. in what was known then as Foggy Bottom.

She attended Gordon Junior High School and was a graduate of Western High School.

Doris is survived by her husband of 69 years Thomas L. Cavanaugh of Greencastle, Pa., son T.Patrick and his wife Molly of Conyers, Ga., two daughters Cathy Twigg and her husband Danny of Martinsburg, W. Va. and Kerry Lewis and her husband Randy of Spotsylvania, Va. She was preceded in death by a son Shawn.

She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.

She worked at The Providence Center in An-

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napolis, Md. for over 20 years as a teacher.

Doris was a Cub Scout den mother, a Girl Scout leader and a swim coach in Loch Haven, Md. She also was active with the CCD at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Edgewater, Md., volunteered her time with a literacy program in Greencastle, Pa and helped in a special program run by the Brethren Church in Chambersburg Pa., assisting women in need.

For over 18 years Doris Cavanaugh was co-ordinator of Religious Education at St. Mark's Catholic Church in Greencastle.

Throughout her life she was the first to volunteer to cook meals in order to raise money for

the church. She also gave of her time and advice to aid those who needed help and needed an understanding person to listen.

One of her special joys was serving as a chaperone at the dances held by the Knights of Columbus for the students of St. Mary's.

There will be a special Mass of Celebration held for her Friday, May 22, 11 a.m., at St. Marks Church in Greencastle, Pa. In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to the charity of your choice in honor of Doris Cavanaugh.

Funeral arrangements were handled by the Harold M. Zimmerman and Son Funeral Home in Greencastle, Penn.

ADVANCED Art Camp 2 Southern Heartland Art Gallery summer camp for rising 7th to 12th Graders at the Gallery.

July 22 and 23 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost: $150 ($250 for all 4 days) Call 770-788-8799 for more information, or visit our website at southernheartlandart. com/classes to download an application.

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

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May 17 Sunday 127th Church Anniversary The Bethabara Missionary Baptist Church, 11392 Hwy. 36, Covington is celebrating its 127th anniversary at 3 p.m.

Dinner will be served following morning service.

Guest speaker will be Bishop William Davenport of the Corinth Missionary Baptist Church.

May 18 Monday City Council meeting 7 p.m. at Covington City Hall. Work session at 6:30 p.m.

Form of Government meeting 5:30 p.m. at the Turner Lake Recreation Complex Crowell Boardroom, 6185 Turner Lake Road, Covington.

Donation Day The Cinderella Shop is looking for gently worn women’s apparel, handbags, shoes and accesories from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Donations are teax detuctible and benefit Newton Medical Center Auxiliary. The Cinderella Shop is located at 2145 Pace Street, Suite B.

May 19 Tuesday Board of Education meeting 6 p.m. at the Newton County Board of Education.

May 21 Thursday Concert on the Square

Soul/Gospel musicials the Bradley Green Band will perform at noon on the Covington Square.

Local restaurants Square Perk Cafe, Plain Nuts Deli, Bradley’s Bar-B-Que and Bread & Butter Bakery will have box lunches available for purchase.

Rain out location will be Turner Lake Recreation Complex.

Gospel concert The Golden Heirs will perform at Macedonia Baptist Church at 11 a.m. Logan Smith will be the guest speaker at 12:30 p.m. The public is welcome to bring a covered dish for the lunch time concert.

May 23 Saturday Free wellness screening 11 a.m. at Johnny’s Pizza, 10176 Carlin Drive Covington. Jeff Lovell will be the guest speaker.

RSVP to Barbara before noon at 404-863-7437 or Sara after noon at 314856-5876.

May 27 Wednesday The Oxford Historical Shrine Society will dedicate a marker of General Sherman’s March to the Sea. The marker will be at the Old Church, 1011 Wesley Street in Oxford. The dedication is at 11 a.m. and is open to the public.

June 1 Monday Creative Kids Camp Newton Arts Association summer camp open to rising 1st-6th graders. At Oxford College June 1-5 from 8:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Cost: $175.

Princess Camp Newton Arts Association summer camp for ages 3-5 at Covington Regional Ballet June 1-5 from 9 a.m.-noon. Cost: $125.

Pirate Camp Newton Arts Association

summer camp for ages 3-5 at Covington Regional BAllet from 9 a.m.-noon.

Cost: $125.

June 8 Monday RED Art Camp Southern Heartland Art Gallery summer camp for rising 1st to 6th Graders at the Gallery.

June 8-11 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost: $150 Call 770-788-8799 for more information, or visit our website at southernheartlandart. com/classes to download an application.

June 12 Friday Summer Concert on the Square Sensational Sounds of Motown at 7 p.m.

June 15 Monday Vacation Bible School East Newton Baptist Church - June 15-19, 6- 8:30 p.m. The theme is “Journey Off the Map” and will include exciting music, adventurous Bible stories and fun crafts.

ENBC is located at 11290 Highway 278 East, at the corner of Highways 278 and 142.

June 18 Thursday Instrumental Jazz Camp Newton Arts Association summer camp for rising 9th-12th grades at Porter Auditorium June 18 and 19. Cost: $100.

June 22 Monday Acting Camp Newton County Arts Association camp at Covington Regional Ballet from 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

June 22-26. Cost: $175.

Blue Art Camp Southern Heartland Art Gallery summer camp

for rising 1st to 6th Graders at the Gallery.

June 22-25 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost: $150 Call 770-788-8799 for more information, or visit our website at southernheartlandart. com/classes to download an application.

July 4 Saturday Independence in the Park Newton County Community Band with the Newotn County Celebration Choir and Mass Community Choir Independence in the Park

July 6 Monday Princess Camp Newton Arts Association summer camp for ages 3-5 at Covington Regional Ballet June 1-5 from 9 a.m.-noon. Cost: $125.

Musical Theatre Camp Newton Arts Association summer camp for rising 4th-12th grades at Porter Auditorium from July 6-17; 4th-7th grades: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; 8th-12th grades: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Cost: $250.

July 20 Saturday Summer Dance Camp Newton County Arts Association camp for ages 8-18 at Covington Regional Ballet July 20-24. Cost; $175.

ADVANCED Art Camp 1 Southern Heartland Art Gallery summer camp for rising 7th to 12th Graders at the Gallery.

July 20 and 21 from 9:30 am to 3 p.m. Cost: $150 ($250 for all 4 days) Call 770-788-8799 for more information, or visit our website at southernheartlandart. com/classes to download an application.

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Sept. 11 Friday Summer Concert on the Square Drive Time Band with Mack McKibben on the Square at 7 p.m.

ONGOING Porterdale City Council Regular council meets the first Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, 2400 Main Street.

Work sessions are every second Tuesday and fourth Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall.

Club Tuesday An afterschool homework help program for middle school children from 6-7:30 p.m. each Tuesday at Covington Mills United Methodist Church.

Covington VFW VFW Post 2938 will meet second Saturday of each month at 10 a.m. at the Journey Church, 3813 Hwy. 81 in Oxford.

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

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

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

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Reformers Unanimous 7 to 9 p.m.; The Baptist Tabernacle, 10119 Access Road; Walt Pickens, 770598-3563; every Friday.

Singles Over 50 5 p.m.; second Tuesday of the month; Thomas Country Buffet in the Depot; Esté 678-3420538.

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

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

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

Take Off Pounds Sensibly 10 to 11 a.m. every Wednesday; First Presbyterian Church, 1169 Clark St.; TOPS No. 375, a free visit; $26 yearly membership fee. Ann Jensen at 770-786-8937.

Bingo 7 p.m.; Covington Elks Lodge on Mondays and Thursdays; building open 5:30 p.m. Smoke free.

Come out and enjoy the fun. 770-787-9499.

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

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

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RIDE FOR THE FALLEN

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heir military uniforms are packed away in a storage bin somewhere in a dusty attic, or perhaps hanging in the back room closet protected by a sheet of plastic, yet still discolored from years of disuse. Row upon row of multi-hued service ribbons are still pinned over the left breast pocket. Few, if any, of the veterans attempt to squeeze into their old threads of service since age and one too many chocolate donuts have taken a toll, yet these senior warriors continue to serve most honorably in so many different ways.

Their modern-day service is loud and noticeable, usually on a HarleyDavidson but just as conspicuous straddling a Honda, Indian, Kawasaki, Triumph, Suzuki, Victory, Yamaha or a VW dune buggy painted Big Bird Yellow. They are the Riders, different clubs, different charters, yet all united in a passionate mission to honor the fallen. Well-worn jeans and leather vests adorned with military regalia PETE MECCA project a deceptive image of a motorCOLUMNIST cycle gang, but these men and women are not Hell’s Angels, they are simply earth-bound Angels cognizant of the right thing to do.

Even more remarkably, the Riders ‘do the right thing’ enthusiastically and at their own expense. An oil change on a Harley can cost $140.00; a Tri-Glide (3-wheeler) can cost a Rider $320.00 for a battery swap and $1400.00 for a brake job.

Most bikes require high octane fuel.

My wife and I were persuaded to participate in this years’ “Ride for the Fallen”, an annual bike event to honor the 211 Georgians lost thus far in the Global War on Terror. ‘Persuaded’ means the thought of yours truly behind the handlebars of a Hog fostering images of my soft skull versus concrete equals hospitalization. Albeit, American Legion Rider Charlie Rizzo had the solution: the use of his customized bright lemon- yellow VW dune buggy. Being a baby boomer going on 18, I cheerfully accepted the offer, which pleased my wife considerably.

The American Legion Post 77 (Conyers) Riders and one dune buggy met at the Waffle House in Shady Grove for breakfast at 0800, which is one more reason why we no longer fit into our military uniforms. Fueled on Waffle House grease, we headed for the ride’s staging area rendezvous at Cycle World of Athens, the event sponsor. The bikes kept thundering in: American Legion Post 163, Post 233, ARATE, Combat Vets, Christian Motorcycle Club, Patriot Guard Riders, other local and national groups, plus our Lawrenceville Motorcycle Police escort, and one dune buggy.

A sampling of Patriots on Bikes: Wayne Brown served off the coast of North Vietnam on the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk. Ricky Ball, Army transportation; Marine Jack Strong saw service in Afghanistan and Iraq; George Hillenger said, “I’m not a veteran. I ride to honor my father, a veteran of WWII in Germany then Japan.” A Chaplain Rider, “No, sir, I didn’t serve as a Chaplain in the Army, I was an aircraft mechanic.”

Mike Burwell saw action in Pleiku, Vietnam. Robert Wilson joined the Air Force in 1977 “When nobody else would,” serving in Panama and supported the Iranian Hostage rescue; his brother was stationed at the Pentagon as a “crypto specialist” — Derrick Dugan covered the “Ride for the Fallen” as marketing director for Full Throttle Magazine.

Mike Hipps has undergone 14 back operations with two more scheduled. Things like that happen when a soldier is kicked out of a helicopter from 90 feet up, lands in a tree grove, and remains stranded for three hours. Doug Nuttson

served aboard a fleet transport; Marine Ron Dillon was a door gunner in Vietnam serving in the Marble Mountain region, stayed in the military and retired as a Master Sergeant. Bill Posey gave the US Army eight years of his life, 13 of those months in Vietnam seeing action in the infamous area known as the Iron Triangle. Richard Wilson served as a crewmember aboard the secretive C-130 Black Birds on electronic missions plus dropped supplies to Special Forces camps.

Comments: “We were hot and sweaty. It was nighttime. I jumped off the diving board and saw five cobras in the pool.

Frogs get in the pool; snakes follow the frogs. A man can stop in mid-dive, if he really wants to.” Another veteran of the bush: “I got bit, a gray snake with whitish specks. They said it wasn’t a venomous snake but I swelled up like the Goodyear blimp.”

Mentioned far too many times: “Joe died from Agent Orange.”

“The cancer got him, exposure to Agent Orange.” “He loaded Agent Orange. He’s gone.”

Remembering their fathers: “Dad was with the 8th in England, survived 26 missions then came home. Two missions later the same B-17 went down. Killed the entire crew.” “My father said his plane was a coffin, came home on two of four engines twice. He only weighed 135 pounds so they made him a top turret gunner. Dad said the Germans fighters basically flew into their bullets, that it was impossible to actually hit a fighter in action. He was offered a free ride in a B-17 several years ago but he refused, saying, ‘Nope, I’m not going up again.’ I can’t say that I blame him.”

The stories continued: “Never knew my uncle landed in Normandy in the first wave until my cousin found a photo of him aboard the landing craft.” Bravery: “We never knew until after his death that Dad saved an entire crew on one mission, ended up with 3 Bronze Stars during the war. We found out all this after his death. Dad’s pilot wrote to us and told us about our father’s bravery. We never knew. We never knew.”

His handle is Big Country, probably because he’s big and country. “I’m not a veteran, but I ride to honor my cousin, Gordon Hawk. He served in the Marines during Desert Storm. Gordon returned home a troubled man, took his own life; left a wife and two children. Yeah, I ride for my cousin.”

Marine Jeff Bailey, Granada, Beirut, and Iraq. Rossoni, 27 years in the Air Force; Paul “Figgy Mo” Figaroia, 10 years Navy, Desert Storm; Jim McCaman 67/69 Dak To; and Ed Tillman, in his 25th year serving in the US Air Force. “Yeah, I’ve been to Iraq and Afghanistan and it’s time for me to retire.

25 years is enough, don’t ya think?”

A Band of Brothers and Sisters, the camaraderie, new friends versus old friends rekindling relationships perhaps deemed ancient history. A cup of coffee, a stale donut, dogeared war stories finding fresh life. All part of the Biker Brotherhood. Yet the gaiety was short-lived. The time had come to saddle-up.

Over 200 Bikers revved their rides, and one dune buggy coughed to life. Our lead vehicle was a two and a half ton Army truck with one banner proclaiming “Ride for the Fallen”, the other banner declaring “We Remember You, Joshua Bowden.” SSgt. Bowden, 28 years of age, lost his life to small arms fire while patrolling near Ghazni, Afghanistan.

And it was Riders, over 400 of them, who escorted Sgt. Josh

Bowden from Charlie Brown Fulton County Airport to his final resting place.

Our procession, under police escort, pulled out one by one from Cycle World for the 15 minute trip to tiny Statham, GA., a small town with a big heart. Statham provided the food, water, and permits; shut down old town, and opened their Civic Center for photos and letters of the fallen.

Every vehicle - let that sink in a minute - every vehicle, traveling in the opposite direction stopped to pay their respects.

One young man in a pickup truck stood by his vehicle holding high the famous painting of The Wall, the epic depiction of a weeping middle-aged business man holding his hand against The Wall as apparitions of lost brothers hold their hands against his. People waved flags from their front porches. Kids waved from car windows, all bugged-eyed at the dune buggy.

Statham offered closure for many. All 211 names of Georgians lost in the Global War on Terror were read one by one.

My wife and I read two each: Army Sergeant First Class Edgar N. Roberts, 39, of Hinesville, Ga., killed in action August 17, 2010. Army Corporal Matthew B. Phillips, 27, of Jasper, Ga, killed in action on July 13, 2008. Air Force Lt. Col. Glade L. Felix, 52, of Lake Park, Ga., perished on June 11, 2007, and U.S. Army Private First Class Jesus Fonseca, Jr., 19, of Marietta, Ga., killed in action on January 17, 2005. One lady held high a large photo of her nephew, a man the photo of his son.

Somber, silent, a stillness of time. Short speeches and long faces as the reality of war once again visited combat-hardened veterans. The event over, Statham somehow returned to normalcy. The dune buggy pulled out and headed for the Moving Wall at the Walk of Heroes. Bikers, hot and exhausted, revved up their machines then reached deep down for another surge of energy to complete their next mission: the Currahee Museum in Toccoa, GA. Their long day was only half completed.

Now a personal note. In November of 2013, five Bikers lost their lives in traffic accidents coming home from one mission.

Over 30 Bikers have perished on missions in the last 3 years.

‘All gave some; some gave all,” has been a popular slogan in recent years to depict the military service of so many unheralded or forgotten veterans, yet the Riders continue to serve, continue to give, and some have given their all. My wife and I spent the day with Patriots honoring Patriots. It felt good to be back in the company of authentic Americans.

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

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Barbed Wire Wrapped in Seersucker

Learning the ancient lands All around are stones. The was on my way to the castle, buildings are mason-crafted I wondered if I should bother from sandstone. Many of to go there. My historical the street walks are cobbled Scottish McCoys were unin smooth rock. And the likely to have been invited land of Edinburgh is itself a inside any castle gates unless mass of stone, a fortress of a there was a drain to unclog, DAVID MCCOY city spied upon by the castle or a stone to cut, or a big oak COLUMNIST at the heights. This is Scotdoor to repair. I know I come land’s capital, and it’s been from a long line of doers and my temporary home for a week after an manual laborers, so I thought I’d be betovernight sleeper train from London. ter off going to one of the museums to see Edinburgh is Scotland, and Scotland has if they had a display of ancient brooms, been a mystery all my life, until now. It’s rakes, shears, and hammers. I would not that I have decoded all of Scotland’s recognize those. And they would likely mysteries; it’s just that the land and the recognize fresh McCoy blood and sinew stones have become a home, and a home and jump from the display cases into my cannot remain a mystery. In Scotland, I hands. No. I couldn’t risk that spectacle. have found the comfort of familiarity.

So even though the insides of a castle McCoy is a name of Scottish origin, wouldn't recall the footsteps of my line, I and I’ve had a lifelong desire to know went to the top of the stones, bought my more of my roots. We know our line entry ticket and spent far too much time came to America by way of Ireland, as admiring the walls and doors, far too little did many of the Scots-Irish who settled recognizing anything to do with royalty America. We were a fierce Protestant lot, or luxury. as you’d expect when one of your relatives Now I’m ready to return to London was named Martin Luther McCoy. When on the Caledonian Sleeper, called away I visited Ireland, I tried to find myself, to by the calendar, but not by the heart. If see what of the land I recognized. I saw I could stay a few months in Edinburgh, temper, a classic McCoy trait, when my I’d be happy. I’d learn the lilt. I’d cover cabbie and a bicyclist almost started box- myself in the same wool creations that ing. I wondered which of the Dubliners warm the residents. I’d haunt the city could be distant cousins and just how and the museums and the pubs, meeting many of the old clichés were actually ancient cousins and telling stories from true. And I wondered about Scotland, the Georgia. History tells me my line of Mcorigin point of our name. Now, a decade Coy cousins would recognize the public later, I’m in Scotland, recognizing much houses long before they’d recognize the in a land I’ve never seen before. insides of a castle. Pubs, like the one I’m I recognize the stones. To be clear, I sitting in right now, have always catered recognize the love of stone and brick to guests who know about brooms, and and sturdiness. My father always favored hammers, and shears. We are the combrick over wood and so do I. It must be mon royalty, who live far below the in our blood to know that stone is per- castles and palaces. And I am a guest manent and wood is feeble and an invi- today, sitting at table 10 in The Conan tation for rot. Did we get this knowledge Doyle pub on a beautiful, warm May from Scotland? And I’ve mentioned my Day, drinking a pint of Aspall cider, and Protestant roots. Did we get this gift from admiring the week of royal treatment John Knox? I saw his house yesterday. I’ve I’ve received from the pub's staff and the also seen where he studied under Calvin city's residents. This column is a postin Geneva. Is my Protestant faith attribut- card from Edinburgh, from a McCoy able to the past resident of an Edinburgh cousin who has been well-treated and house? I don’t know, but it's likely. As I honored on his return to the homeland walked around Edinburgh, I tried to rec- he’s never before visited and yet, one he ognize more. Do I know these faces? Do has always known deep in his blood.

I understand these quirks? How much of this country is deep in my blood? The David McCoy is a lifetime resident of more I looked, the more I liked what I “The Glorious South” and a repeat winner saw. And I was serenaded by the lilting of the Georgia Press Association's Joe Parvoices of the city. In the south, we have ham Trophy for his humor column, Pecan our dialects and our vocal beauty. I heard Pie for the Mind. David lives in Covington, a different beauty here, spoken all around Georgia but can often be found among the the city.

North Georgia mountains, depending on Today, I hiked the mass of stones to the weather and the availability of clean reach Edinburgh Castle, a fortress of towels and fresh, hot coffee. He can be simple yet utterly effective defense. As I reached at news@covnews.com.

D.A.R. salutes Vietnam veterans The Sergeant Newton Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution conducted a wreath laying ceremony on May 8 at the Walk of Heroes Park in Rockdale County where the traveling Vietnam Wall Memorial was on display.

The D.A.R. was assisted by the Newton High School ROTC, who presented the colors.

Pictured, left to right: are Stephanie Fortson, Beverly Copeland and Joy Meadors.

Have you ever thought?

What would our community be missing if we didn't have a Chamber of Commerce?

In the middle part of the 20th century some of the business and community leaders came together to form the Covington/Newton County Chamber of Commerce. The purpose of the chamber is to bring the business and professional community together to work for the common good of our area. Through the Chamber there is a unified voice to address the concerns of B. WILEY STEPHENS the economic community.

COLUMNIST The Chamber’s membership is made up of small, midsize, and large businesses. Most are headquartered here in our county while some, though headquartered elsewhere, do a substantial amount of business in our community. Currently the membership stands at 510 members. Twelve were added during the month of April.

Another service of the Chamber is to help the various members to learn from each other as well as offer support to each other when needed. This need is particularly seen in the area of small businesses. Marketing is often a great need for a small business. The local Chamber is offering a program to help in this area.

The Chamber also sponsors a ribbon cutting as a new business is getting up and running. I recently attended one at the Bread and Butter Bakery on the corner of Monticello and Reynolds. Leaders from the Chamber, the Main Street project and the City were present. What a great way to encourage those opening a business with such great the community support. This past Thursday a ribbon cutting was held for the Mystic Grill.

The Chamber seeks to educate the community on the values of a strong business presence. It seeks to be the voice and advocate for the business community.

This is for both members and non-members alike. The Chamber wants to show its value to their clients and to potential clients.

At the annual meeting of the Chamber this past winter a new President was named to be the Chief Executive Officer for the Covington Newton County Chamber. Ralph Staffins returned home after fifteen years to head up the Chamber. He came to Covington after leading the chamber in McDuffie County. Before that he was with the Chamber in Wilkinson County. He replaced Hunter Hall, who had led the local chamber since 2010.

Ralph is a graduate from the Georgia College and State University in Milledgeville. His undergraduate major was in local government and his Master’s in Public Administration. While doing an internship at Wilkinson County he discovered his passion for economic development which he has brought to his work with the Chamber. All three Chambers, he has been a part of, brings together the work of the Chamber and Economic Development.

While in college he met his wife, Rachel. The have been married for seven years and have two daughters, Evelyn Kate who is three and Katherine Anne who is one years of age. They were very active in their last community in Thomson and are already getting involved in Covington.

One of the new programs the Chamber has started this year is a networking for those under forty years of age. They are the Young Professionals of Newton County. This is to build community among these young leaders.

Another new program will be a monthly column in the Covington News called ON THE CLOCK. Ralph will take you inside a business and tell how it goes about its business. This behind the scenes look will help us understand what our neighbors do in their “work worlds.” It will be a “hands on” experience. The first column featured the Covington Flower Shop.

The Chamber offers a variety of programs to help “networking” in the local business community. Among these is “Lunch Link” which on a monthly basis seeks to help the small business with development. “Chamber 101” is to inform new and prospective members about what the Chamber is about. There was also the Chamber’s Annual Golf Tournament recently held at the Ashton Hills Golf Course. One other program is “Coffee Calls” at various business. Staffins said this is the local concept of “After Hours” but just held much earlier to bring the business community together.

When asked what the greatest strengths of our community are in his opinion, he said first it was the people. He has been reminded of this strength as many have welcomed him and his family to Covington. He said we are blessed with genuine and good hearted people. Newton County has a great work force to provide for economic growth. Besides people, he pointed out the plusses of transportation.

We are located near the world’s busiest airport without the hectic pace of living.

Also our area straddles a part of the Interstate system.

When asked what the greatest challenge facing our community in his opinion.

He said it was how to deal with the growth that continues to come. He commented in the fifteen years he was away, the county has grown from a population near 60,000 to more than 105,000 today. The challenge with growth is what kind of community we will become. He pointed to the need to see what is coming and to make sure that the change leads to a quality that we will be proud to pass on to our children. To grow and yet still allow us to feel at home.

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

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First Baptist Academy raising funds for library and playground

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SANDRA BRANDS news@covnews.com

The students of First Baptist Academy zoomed around the parking lot of the Welcome Center last week to raise money for the parochial school’s library and playground as part of the Academy’s first bikathon.

“We were planning a fun fair day, but hadn’t had a big fundraiser all year,” said Principal Julie Harpe. “It was our first try for a fundraiser like this, and all the parents just loved it.”

The 32 preschoolers on their tricycles and the 35 elementary school children on their bikes rode laps on a track set up behind the school. Every time they came around to the starting point, volunteers put a tally mark on their armbands.

Before the event, the children asked friends and family to sponsor them.

The amounts varied—from 25 cents a lap to a dollar or more. Harpe said a couple of students did 34 laps. The fundraiser brought in $3,500.

Teachers, parents and children all had fun, Harpe said.

Some of the teachers took “a lap or two, supporting the school and getting into the spirit of things.”

The bikathon/trikathon was so successful, Harpe said, the school plans to make it an annual event.

“We had a picnic afterwards, an end of the year celebration with a purpose,” said Harpe.

Study: Americans becoming less Christian, more secular NEW YORK (AP) — The number of Americans who don't affiliate with a particular religion has grown to 56 million in recent years, making the faith group researchers call "nones" the second-largest in total numbers behind evangelicals, according to a Pew Research Center study released Tuesday.

Christianity is still the dominant faith by far in the U.S.; 7 in 10 Americans identify with the tradition. However, the ranks of Christians have declined as the segment of people with no religion has grown, the survey says.

Between 2007 and 2014, when Pew conducted two major surveys of U.S. religious life, Americans who described themselves as atheist, agnostic or of no particular faith grew from 16 percent to nearly 23 percent. At the same time, Christians dropped from about 78 percent to just under 71 percent of the population. Protestants now comprise 46.5 percent of what was once a predominantly Protestant country.

Researchers have long debated whether people with no religion should be defined as secular since the category includes those who believe in God or consider themselves "spiritual." But the new Pew study found increasing signs of secularism.

Last year, 31 percent of "nones" said they were atheist or agnostic, compared to 25 percent in 2007, and the percentage who said religion was important to

them dropped.

Greg Smith, Pew's associate research director, said the findings "point to substantive changes" among the religiously unaffiliated, not just a shift in how people describe themselves. Secular groups have become increasingly organized to counter bias against them and keep religion out of public life through lawsuits and lobbying lawmakers.

The growth of "nones" has political significance as well. People with no religion tend to vote Democratic, just as white evangelicals tend to vote Republican. The Pew study found a slight drop — about 1 percent — in the evangelical share of the population, which now comprises a quarter of Americans. But the overall number of evangelicals rose to about 62 million people.

Pew researchers said Christian losses were driven by decreases among mainline, or liberal, Protestants and Roman Catholics.

Mainline Protestants declined by about 5 million to 36 million between 2007 and 2014. Pew found 13 percent of U.S. adults are former Catholics. The study put the number of Catholic adults at 51 million, or just over one-fifth of the U.S. population, a drop of about 3 percent over seven years. In 2007, Catholics made up about one-quarter of Americans.

However, Pew researchers acknowledge those conclusions differ from those

of some other major studies that found only slight declines or even a slight uptick in the numbers of Catholics in the last couple of years. Georgetown University's Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate, which tracks American Catholicism, puts the U.S. adult Catholic population at 61 million.

Regarding other religions, Pew found an increase in membership of non-Christian faiths, driven mainly by growing numbers of Muslims and Hindus. Despite the increase, their numbers remain small. Muslims and Hindus each comprise less than 1 percent of the U.S. population. The number of Jews rose slightly over the period, from 1.7 percent to 1.9 percent of Americans.

Overall, religious groups have become more ethnically diverse along with the broader population. Latinos now comprise one-third of U.S. Roman Catholics, although fewer U.S. Latinos identify as Catholic overall. One-quarter of evangelicals and 14 percent of mainline Protestants are racial minorities. Membership in historically black churches has remained relatively stable over the period.

The survey of 35,000 people, titled "America's Changing Religious Landscape," was conducted in English and Spanish from June 4 through Sept. 30 of last year and has a margin of error of plus or minus 0.6 percentage points.

Golf Tournament to raise funds for Haiti missions SANDRA BRANDS news@covnews.com

Teams of four golfers will play Ashton Hills Golf Course in Covington at the Drive4Hope Charity Golf Tournament on Thursday, May 21. The event is sponsored by Covington First Baptist Church and will raise money for the church’s Haiti Mission Projects.

The event starts at 7:30 a.m. with check-in and breakfast, and a shotgun start at 9 a.m. The tournament will feature a variety of contests, drawings and raffles.

Registration is $300 per team, or $75 per person.

Breakfast, lunch, range balls and a golf shirt will be included in the registration fee.

For more information or to register, visit the website or call 770367-1216.

Ashton Hills Golf Course is located at 10400 Covington Bypass.

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Jesus is an agent of change Paul tells us “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!” (2 Cor 5:17) And it is true. Wherever He went, He made a difference in the lives of those He taught and touched. And when we encounter Him, He brings change to us as well. To some, He changes much, and to some, not so much. When Jesus saw a woman bent over double with a demonic affliction, he called to her, “Woman, you are set free from your infirmity." Then he put his hands on her, and immediately she straightened up and praised God. (Lk 13:12-13) Can you imagine the change in her? Can you hear her praising God? While everyone present wasn’t happy about the change Jesus brought, that did not stop her from praising God for all He had done. Everyone will not be happy about the changes Jesus brings in you either, but when you have been delivered, you must share with joy the difference Jesus has made in you. Has Jesus made a difference in you? Let no one keep you from sharing it with joy!

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

Faith Community Church invites you to join us each Sunday at 10:30 am as we gather together to explore God’s Word about family, values, and life.

Come experience God’s presence, a church family, and a chance to use your talents in the community.

We are looking forward to meeting you!

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Let’s keep helping the women in our lives I know Mother’s Day was last Sunday, so I have to ask a few questions: Did you enjoy the day? Were you celebrated? Did you celebrate that special mother in your life?

Mother’s Day is a modern celebration started in 1908 and that became a national holiday in 1914. We celebrate our mothers with flowers, cards, and gifts (if you have young kids, these always seem to involve a handprint). We celebrate our mothers with brunches, dinners, and maybe even a special dessert. We celebrate our mothers with church dedications and family get-togethers. We celebrate our mothers, in part, because they focus on everyone else, 24/7.

This is National Women’s Health Week. The Office of Women’s Health (part of the US Department of Health and Human Services) leads

this national observance. It kicks off on Mother’s Day and is celebrated through the following Sunday, today. The goal is to empower women to make their own health a priority and to help women understand steps to take for better health.

Better health… that seems a little esoteric. The Office of Women’s Health recognizes that women are usually the caregivers of their family, often spanning generations.

But we cannot care for others if we do not care for ourselves first.

Therefore, “better health” is categorized into physical and mental health that includes age-appropriate preventive screenings, regular checkups, healthy eating, activity tips, mental health tools, and healthy behaviors.

In general, women ages 20 to 50 should consider the following general health tips:

• Get an annual wellwoman visit • Get your blood pressure checked • Eat healthy • Maintain a healthy weight • Get at least 30 minutes of exercise most days • Quit smoking or don’t start • Limit alcohol use • Get a seasonal flu shot • Ask what other shots are needed • Talk to your doctor about any domestic and interpersonal violence And all women should

talk to their doctor about their family history including cancer, heart disease, and mental health issues.

These tools, checklists, and tips are available at womenshealth.gov.

Every woman is different — every woman at different ages and life circumstances is different. For instance, one unhealthy behavior for women in their 20s is texting while driving.

My 92-year-old grandmother does not have that problem. But everyone can agree that texting while you are driving is an overall unhealthy behavior. My 92

year old grandmother can certainly help the younger women in her life (which at her age is pretty much all of them) by helping them understand the importance of healthy behavior and decision making.

So let’s not stop celebrating Mother’s Day just because that was “so last Sunday.”

And let’s not stop celebrating National Women’s Health Week because the calendar stops today. Let’s commit to helping all the women in our lives (including ourselves) understand what steps to take to being the healthiest “you” possible!

Hosanna Fletcher has lived in Newton County since 2005. With a Masters in Public Health and another in Sociology, she has worked on a variety of community development projects, led training sessions for Lay Health Advisors, conducted and evaluated health risk assessments, and designed and implemented employee wellness programs.

Hosanna and her husband Kevin, a Newton County native, have been married for 15 years this October. They have two children — Miranda, 11, and Thomas, 3.

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Strength training tips for women (Metro Creative Connection) Strength training might once have been the realm of hulking males aiming to build as much muscle as possible, but active adults now recognize that strength training is beneficial to men and women alike. In fact, strength training can be especially beneficial to women, helping them develop and maintain strong bones and thereby reducing their risk for osteoporosis, a medical condition that afflicts more women than men and is characterized by weak or brittle bones.

Though women over 50 are most susceptible to osteoporosis, women of all ages can benefit from strength training. Those who are unfamiliar with such exercise may be hesitant to dive right in for fear of injury or due to the sometimes intimidating nature of strength training sections at fitness centers. But the following tips should help women overcome any such fears as they adapt to fitness regimens that include regular strength training.

Work with a trainer initially. Strength training is great for the body, but women who have never before lifted a weight might want to employ the services of a personal trainer until they are comfortable enough to go it alone. Personal trainers can ensure you are performing exercises correctly and not in a way that can cause injury. In addition, trainers can answer any questions you might have and help you establish strength training goals.

Begin with light weights. When starting a strength training regimen, use lighter weights, only increasing the weight once you are confident

you have the motion of an exercise down pat and need a greater challenge. If you donÕt want to add too much weight, you can increase the number of reps so your workout stays challenging.

Expect some soreness, but take stock of any aches and pains. You should expect to feel some moderate soreness after your first few strength training sessions. That soreness likely stems from your body never before engaging its muscles in the way strength training does. But any persistent aches and pains should be taken seriously. ItÕs important to take note of where the pain is coming from, which can indicate whether or not you are performing exercises correctly. For example, your shoulders should not be inflamed or aching during or after a biceps workout. If they are, your form is probably off and you should consult a trainer to help ensure your

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Work the entire body. Adequate strength training targets various muscles in the body, not just the arms. Women should make sure their strength training regimens include exercises for their shoulders, back, chest, arms, and legs. Focus on one or two muscle groups each workout.

Spice things up from time to time.

Many people eventually grow bored with their strength training regimens. Women can spice up their regimens by adding repetitions and lowering weights every four to six weeks or routinely looking for new muscle-specific exercises to replace exercises that have grown boring.

Strength training might be most often associated with men, but women can benefit from lifting weights in the immediate future and for years to come.

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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT The City of Covington is currently accepting applications for a GIS Manager in the Engineering Department. This position performs professional level management related to the development and implementation of systems, networks, database, and macros to create, maintain, display and update a local government Geographic Information System. Required training and experience includes graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in geography, computer science, earth science, civil engineering or related technical field. At least 40 CEU’s of specialized GIS Software Training. Two or more years of progressively related experience in management of a GIS project, relational databases, GPS collection and GIS web related technology. Salary range is an annual minimum of $48,360 to an annual maximum of $71,531 will be determined based upon qualifications. Qualified applicants may apply via our website at www.cityofcovington.org or may send resume to or apply at the City of Covington Human Resources Office, 2194 Emory Street, Covington, Georgia 30014, (770) 385.2025. Position will remain open until 4:00 p.m. on Friday, June 5th, 2015. The City of Covington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT The City of Covington has a vacancy for a Natural Gas Project Manager located in the Gas Department. This posi�on is responsible for planning, implemen�ng and evalua�ng mul�ple ac�vi�es associated with opera�on and administra�on of the Covington Natural Gas Distribu�on System. This posi�on assists the U�li�es Director with various administra�ve tasks associated with gas project maintenance and construc�on. Required training and experience includes gradua�on from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor of Science Degree, At least fi�een (15) years prior natural gas construc�on and opera�ng experience, a minimum of ten (10) years of which shall be with a municipal, other public gas system or investor owned u�lity. Must meet Office of Pipeline Safety requirements within 1 year of employment.

Salary to commensurate with qualifica�ons and experience. Qualified applicants may apply via our website at www.cityofcovington.org or may apply at the City of Covington Human Resources Office, 2194 Emory Street, Covington, Georgia 30014, 770.385.2025. This posi�on will remain open un�l 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 2, 2015.

The City of Covington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Public Notices Public Notices Abandoned Vehicles Public Notice The following vehicle(s) has been declared abandoned: 2005 FORD F150 VIN: 1FTRX12W35NA06735 TAG: UNKNOWN Name of towing company: H & H TOWING 255 LONGCREEK DR COVINGTON, GA 30016 IF VEHICLE IS NOT CLAIMED IT WILL BE SOLD AT A LATER DATE. Public Notice #107252 5/17,24

Alcoholic Beverage – APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that an application has been made by the Newton County Board of Commissioners to obtain a license to sell alcoholic beverages (beer & wine) for off premises consumption by: Store name: Vino Y Candela Licensee: Eliud Diaz

Address: 2465 Highway 81 S Covington, GA 30016 Please contact Pamela Leasure Maxwell for hearing dates at 678-625-1655 or pmaxwell@ co.newton.ga.us Public Notice #107255 5/17,24 NOTICE – APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that an application has been made by the Newton County Board of Commissioners to obtain a license to sell alcoholic beverages for (beer & wine) for off premises consumption by: Store name: Murphy Oil USA, Inc. d/b/a Murphy USA #7572 Licensee: Sandra Lynn Smith

Address: 4230 Salem Road, Covington, Georgia 30016 Please contact Pamela Leasure Maxwell for hearing dates at 678-625-1655 or pmaxwell@ co.newton.ga.us Public Notice #107248 5/17,24

Bids Invitation to Bid SECTION 00100 Invitation to Bid PART 1: GENERAL 1.1 Competitive Cost Sealed Bids Separate sealed Bids for construction of the Meter and Backflow Rehab project will be received until 2:00 pm, local time, on June 18, 2015 at 11325 Brown Bridge Road, Covington, GA 30016. Bids will then be publicly opened and read aloud at said office.

Any bid received after 2:00 pm on June 18, 2015 will not be considered by the Owner.

Following the closing time for the receipt of bids no bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty days.

A non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be held at 2:00 pm June 9, 2015 with the Owner at 11325 Brown Bridge Road, Covington, GA 30016.

1.2 Scope of Work The project consists of furnishing all products and materials necessary to rehabilitate existing meter vaults with new meter, backflow, ductile iron pipe, fittings and appurtenances as necessary at GRN on Kirkland Road, FFA Camp on SR 36 and Boy Scouts Facility on SR 36.

Vendor shall only be required to furnish all products, materials and appurtenances necessary for complete installation as shown in the Contract Documents and Drawings.

Vendor shall also provide technical support if necessary during assembly and construction. Vendor shall furnish products and materials whose assembled size does not exceed the inside dimensions of the vault that such products are proposed to be installed inside.

The time allotted for delivery of all equipment, materials and products is 30 consecutive calendar days. All material shall be supplied in accordance with the plans, drawings and specifications. The Work will be awarded in one Contract.

Owner shall have the right to reject any or all bids, or parts of any or all bids, whenever in the opinion of the Authority such rejection is necessary for the protection of the interests of the Authority.

1.3 Plans, Specifications and Contract Documents The Instructions to Bidders,

Bid Forms, Contract Agreement, Drawings, Specifications and forms of Bid Bond, Performance Bond, Payment Bond and other Contract Documents may be obtained upon payment (non-refundable) of $100 from: NCWSA 11325 Brown Bridge Road Covington, GA 30016 tel. no. (770) 385-3920 00100-2 Invitation to Bid

grant of certain powers contained in O.C.G.A. §53-12-232). All interested parties are hereby notified to show cause why said application should not be granted. All objections must be in writing, and filed with this Court on or before June 1, 2015, next, at ten o’clock, a.m.

Henry A. Baker, Judge By: Peggy Lassiter Clerk, Probate Court Newton County, GA Public Notice #107137 5/10,17,24,31

1.4 Bonds Each Bid must be accompanied by a Bid Bond or certified cashier’s check, in the amount of 10% of the base bid, prepared on the form of Bid Bond, section 00410, attached to the Contract Documents or a Surety Company’s Standard Bid Bond, duly executed by the Bidder as principal and having as surety thereon a surety company licensed to do business in the State of Georgia and listed in the latest issue of U.S. Treasury Circular 570 with an “A” minimum rating of performance and a financial strength of at least five (5) times the contract price as listed in the most current publication of “Best’s Key Rating Guide Property Liability”. Each Bond shall be accompanied by a “Power of Attorney” empowering the attorney-infact to bind the surety and certified to include the date of the bond.

1.8 Reservation of Rights The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, to waive informalities and to readvertise.

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Citations Citation Betty Lee Arai has petitioned to be appointed Administrator of the Estate of Hiroshi Arai, deceased.

(The applicant has also applied for waiver of bond and/or grant of certain powers contained in O.C.G.A. §53-12-232). All interested parties are hereby notified to show cause why said application should not be granted. All objections must be in writing, and filed with this Court on or before June 1, 2015, next, at ten o’clock, a.m.

Henry A. Baker, Judge By: Peggy Lassiter Clerk, Probate Court Newton County, GA Public Notice #107137 5/10,17,24,31 Citation Carl Edward McBridge has petitioned to be appointed Administrator of the Estate of Shirley Ann McBridge, deceased.

(The applicant has also applied for waiver of bond and/or grant of certain powers contained in O.C.G.A. §53-12-232). All interested parties are hereby notified to show cause why said application should not be granted. All objections must be in writing, and filed with this Court on or before June 1, 2015, next, at ten o’clock, a.m.

Henry A. Baker, Judge By: Peggy Lassiter Clerk, Probate Court Newton County, GA Public Notice #107137 5/10,17,24,31 Citation Estate of Mamie Lou H. Scarborough, deceased.

William T. Scarborough, Executor/Administrator, has petitioned for Discharge from said trust. All interested parties are hereby notified to show cause why said application should not be granted. All objections must be in writing and filed with this Court on or June 1, 2015, next, ten o’clock, a.m.

Henry A. Baker, Judge By: Peggy Lassiter Clerk, Probate Court Newton County, GA Public Notice #107136 5/17 Citation Gregory Michael Gerling has petitioned to be appointed Administrator of the Estate of Laurale Marie Gerling, deceased.

(The applicant has also applied for waiver of bond and/or grant of certain powers contained in O.C.G.A. §53-12-232). All interested parties are hereby notified to show cause why said application should not be granted. All objections must be in writing, and filed with this Court on or before June 1, 2015, next, at ten o’clock, a.m.

Henry A. Baker, Judge By: Peggy Lassiter Clerk, Probate Court Newton County, GA Public Notice #107212 5/10,17,24,31 Citation Mary Ann Himes has petitioned to be appointed Administrator of the Estate of Deborah M. Long, deceased. (The applicant has also applied for waiver of bond and/or

Citation Melanie Chambliss Tramel has petitioned to be appointed Administrator of the Estate of Zachary Brice Jade Tramel deceased. (The applicant has also applied for waiver of bond and/or grant of certain powers contained in O.C.G.A. §53-12-232). All interested parties are hereby notified to show cause why said application should not be granted. All objections must be in writing, and filed with this Court on or before June 1, 2015, next, at ten o’clock, a.m.

Henry A. Baker, Judge By: Peggy Lassiter Clerk, Probate Court Newton County, GA Public Notice #107137 5/10,17,24,31 Citation Sascha Hollingsworth has petitioned to be appointed Administrator of the Estate of Johnny Lewis Hollingsworth, Jr, deceased. (The applicant has also applied for waiver of bond and/or grant of certain powers contained in O.C.G.A. §53-12-232). All interested parties are hereby notified to show cause why said application should not be granted. All objections must be in writing, and filed with this Court on or before June 1, 2015, next, at ten o’clock, a.m.

Henry A. Baker, Judge By: Peggy Lassiter Clerk, Probate Court Newton County, GA Public Notice #107137 5/10,17,24,31 Citation Shawn C. Eddinfield has petitioned to be appointed Administrator of the Estate of Evelyn Eddinfield, deceased.

(The applicant has also applied for waiver of bond and/or grant of certain powers contained in O.C.G.A. §53-12-232). All interested parties are hereby notified to show cause why said application should not be granted. All objections must be in writing, and filed with this Court on or before June 1, 2015, next, at ten o’clock, a.m.

Henry A. Baker, Judge By: Peggy Lassiter Clerk, Probate Court Newton County, GA Public Notice #107137 5/10,17,24,31 Citation Tiffany Blanco has petitioned to be appointed Administrator of the Estate of Charlene Debbie Thomas, deceased. (The applicant has also applied for waiver of bond and/or grant of certain powers contained in O.C.G.A. §53-12-232).

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

All objections must be in writing, and filed with this Court on or before June 1, 2015, next, at ten o’clock, a.m.

Henry A. Baker, Judge By: Peggy Lassiter Clerk, Probate Court Newton County, GA Public Notice #107208 5/10,17,24,31 CITATION To Cathy E. Jones, Samuel R. Grier & Debra L. Brown and all other heirs at law of said decedent: Heather M. Wilson have/has petitioned for Solemn Form Probate of the Last Will and Codicil(s) and Testament of Patt Smith, Deceased.

This is to notify you to show cause why said Petition should not be granted. All objections must be in writing and filed on or before June 1, 2015 next, at ten o’clock a.m.

Henry A. Baker, Judge By: Peggy Lassiter Clerk, Probate Court Newton County, Georgia Public Notice #107146 5/10,17,24,31

CITATION To Diane Stamps and all other heirs at law of said decedent: George M. Stamps have/has petitioned for Solemn Form Probate of the Last Will and Codicil(s) of Helen Paty Stamps, Deceased.

This is to notify you to show cause why said Petition should not be granted. All objections must be in writing and filed on or before June 1, 2015 next, at ten o’clock a.m.

Citation To: Kenneth Willaim Cavender and all other interested parties Barbara K. Clark has filed for Temporary Letters of Guardianship of the Person(s) Jordan Alyssa Cavender and Makayla Lynn Cavender minor(s). All objections must be in writing and filed with this Court on or before May 29th, 2015 next, at ten o’clock, a.m.

Henry A. Baker, Judge By: Peggy Lassiter Clerk, Probate Court Newton County, Georgia Public Notice #107240 5/10,17 Citation To: Kerry Wayne Payne Richard Lee Payne has petitioned to be appointed Administrator of the Estate of Willie Dene Capes Payne, deceased.

(The applicant has also applied for waiver of bond and/or grant of certain powers contained in O.C.G.A. §53-12-232). All interested parties are hereby notified to show cause why said application should not be granted. All objections must be in writing, and filed with this Court on or before June 1, 2015, next, at ten o’clock, a.m.

Henry A. Baker, Judge By: Peggy Lassiter Clerk, Probate Court Newton County, GA Public Notice #107239 5/10,17,24,31

McSwain & Hass, P.C. 3520 Piedmont Road, Suite 200 Atlanta, Georgia 30305

payments to the undersigned estate representative according to law.

This the 22nd day of April, 2015.

Public Notice #107174 5/3,10,17,24

Karen Beshears 6773 Highway 212 Covington, GA 30016 770-787-2064

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS All creditors of the estate of Dolores N. Rutland deceased, late of Newton County, Georgia, are hereby notified to render their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This 23rd day of April, 2015.

Michael Biddy Executor of the Estate of Dolores N. Rutland c/o Frank B. Turner, Jr., Esq. Greer, Stansfield & Turner, LLP P.O. Box 1617 Covington, Georgia 300151617 770-786-4390 Public Notice #107175 5/3,10,17,24 NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS All creditors of the Estate of Constance Theodora McDaniel Graves, late of Newton County Georgia, deceased, are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment.

This the 29th day of April, 2015.

Citation Tracy Lynn Stanley & Angela White has petitioned to be appointed Administrator of the Estate of Barbara Cecelia Armistead, deceased. (The applicant has also applied for waiver of bond and/or grant of certain powers contained in O.C.G.A. §53-12-232). All interested parties are hereby notified to show cause why said application should not be granted. All objections must be in writing, and filed with this Court on or before June 1, 2015, next, at ten o’clock, a.m.

Henry A. Baker, Judge By: Peggy Lassiter Clerk, Probate Court Newton County, GA

Mary C. Gilpin, Executrix 2338 Roseberry Lane Grayson, GA 30017 Public Notice #107200 5/3,10,17,24 NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS All creditors of the Estate of Felicity Mary Ripari, late of Newton County, deceased, are hereby notified to render their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment to: Name of Executor: Joyce Munera

Public Notice #107236 5/10,17,24,31

Corporations NOTICE OF INCORPORATE Notice is given that articles of incorporation that will incorporate Hudlin Transport & Logistic Company have been delivered to the Secretary of State for filing in accordance with the Georgia Nonprofit Corporation Code.

The initial registered office of the corporation will be located at 175 River Walk Farm Pkwy, Covinton, Georgia 30014, County of newton, and its initial registered agent at such address is George A. Hudlin.

Public Notice #107257 5/17,24 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION Notice is given that the articles of incorporation that will incorporate Basileia Inc. have been delivered to the Secretary of State for filing in accordance with the Georgia Business Corporation Code (O.C.G.A. 14-2-202.1). The initial registered office of the incorporation is located at 200 Fairview Chase, Covington, GA 30016 and its initial registered agent at such address is Wade J. Dunn, Jr.

Executor’s address: Joyce Munera c/o Shannon D Sneed Attorney at Law P.O. Box 1245 Covington, GA 30015 This 4th day of May, 2015 Public Notice #107221 5/10,17 NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS All creditors of the ESTATE OF THOMAS JEFFERSON BENTON, late of Newton County, Georgia, are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment.

Jennifer Benton Kelly and Sidney T. Benton, Co-Administrators with the Will Annexed of the Estate of Thomas Jefferson Benton c/o Liz J. Pope, Esq. The Pope Law Firm, P.C. P.O. Box 30 Covington, GA 30015-0030 Public Notice #107132 4/26,5/3,10,17 NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS

Public Notice #107267 5/17,24 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION Notice is given that the articles of incorporation that will incorporate M R Burney Inc. have been delivered to the Secretary of State for filing in accordance with the Georgia Business Corporation Code (O.C.G.A. 14-2-202.1). The initial registered office of the incorporation is located at 202 Hwy 212, Newton County, Covington, GA 30016 and its registered agent at such address is Mr. Mark Burney.

Public Notice #107265 5/17,24 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION Notice is given that the articles of incorporation that will incorporate Om Namo Shivam, Inc. have been delivered to the Secretary of State for filing in accordance with the Georgia Business Corporation Code (O.C.G.A. 14-2-202.1).

The initial registered office of the incorporation is located at 6189 Hwy 278 NW, Newton County, Covington, GA 30014 and its registered agent at such address is Mr. Hemanthumar Amin.

Public Notice #107225 5/10,17

Debtors Creditors NOTICE DEBTORS AND CREDITORS

Henry A. Baker, Judge By: Peggy Lassiter Clerk, Probate Court Newton County, Georgia

All creditors of the Estate of Edward D. Casey, late of Newton County, deceased, are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment.

Public Notice #107207 5/10,17,24,31

James W. Hass, Jr., Esq Letkoff, Duncan,

Grimes,

All creditors of the estate of WAYNE ALAN WOODWARD, SR., deceased, a resident of Newton County, Georgia, are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment.

Public Notice #107215 5/3,10,17,24 NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS Notice is hereby given to the debtors and creditors of the Estate of Fredrick Usher, 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 14th day of April, 2015.

James Ernest Usher 105 Brown Road Covington GA 30016 Public Notice #107142 4/26,5/3,10,17 NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS Notice is hereby given to the debtors and creditors of the Estate of Joann Autry, deceased, late of Newton County, Georgia. You are required to render your demands and/or make payments to the undersigned estate representative according to law.

This the 22nd day of April, 2015.

Wayne Autry 9070 Spillers Drive Covington, GA 30014 Public Notice #107214 5/3,10,17,24 NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS Notice is hereby given to the debtors and creditors of the Estate of Joseph Albert Estep, deceased, late of Newton County, Georgia. You are required to render your demands and/or make payments to the undersigned estate representative according to law.

This the 8th day of April, 2015.

Barbara V. Estep 30 Hazelnut Court Covington, GA 30016 Public Notice #107144 4/26,5/3,10,17 NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS Notice is hereby given to the debtors and creditors of the Estate of Karl Henry Nilsen, 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 30th day of April, 2015.

Diane Vicky Reheis 155 Lummus Road Covington GA 30016 Public Notice #107241 5/10,14,24,31 NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS Notice is hereby given to the debtors and creditors of the Estate of Luther Felton Farmer, 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 1st day of May, 2015.

Lillian Frances Farmer 8104 Lakeview Drive Covington, GA 30014 770-786-3824 Public Notice #107242 5/10,17,24,31 NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS

Wayne Alan Woodward, Jr., CoPersonal Representative 836 Catherine Drive Lawrenceville, GA 30044

Notice is hereby given to the debtors and creditors of the Estate of Melvin Evans Williams, 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 21st day of April, 2015.

Sharron Nichole Johnson, Co-Personal Representative 100 Aiken Way Covington, GA 30016

Darin K. Williams 850 Ashland Farm Road Oxford, GA 30054 404-210-6116

Public Notice #107113 4/26,5/3,10,17

Public Notice #107216 5/3,10,17,24

NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS Notice is hereby given to the debtors and creditors of the Estate of Billie Ruth May, 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 10th day of April, 2015.

Carolyn Jean Haymons 140 Manor Oak Drive Covington GA 30014 Public Notice #107141 4/26,5/3,10,17 NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS Notice is hereby given to the debtors and creditors of the Estate of Clarice Hudson Tarleton, deceased, late of Newton County, Georgia. You are required to render your demands and/or make

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

This the 22nd day of April, 2015.

Delorese O. McElreath 94 Taunton Road Covington, GA 30014 Public Notice #107213 5/3,10,17,24 NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS Notice is hereby given to the debtors and creditors of the Estate of Sara Maude Norman Loyd, deceased, late of Newton County, Georgia. You are required to render your demands and/or make payments to the undersigned estate

Page 2D Sunday, May 17, 2015 representative according to law.

This the 22nd day of April, 2015.

Debra Leigh Allen Mason 8133 Dearing Street SE Covington, GA 30014 Public Notice #107143 4/26,5/3,10,17 NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS Notice is hereby given to the debtors and creditors of the Estate of Thomas Edmund Allen, Sr., 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 5th day of May, 2015.

Thomas Edmund Allen, Jr. 130 News Farm Drive Locust Grove, GA 30248 770-634-6695 Public Notice #107243 5/10,17,24,31 NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS: All creditors of the estate of Kenneth Marshall Paz late of Newton County, deceased, are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment.

This 13th day of May, 2015.

NAME: Nathan Hartman TITLE: Attorney ADDRESS: 1534 North Decatur Road Atlanta, GA 30307 PHONE: (404) 271-5646 Public Notice #107262 5/17,24,31,6/7

Divorces IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEWTON COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA Chantais Davidson, Plaintiff, v.

Kevin Davidson, Defendant,

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 cop of the answer upon the plaintiff (if pro se) or upon the plaintiff’s attorney (if represented).

Witness, the Honorable W. KENDALL WYNNE, JR., Judge of the Superior Court of Newton County.

This, the 28th day of April, 2015.

Linda D. Hays, Clerk Clerk of Superior Court Public Notice #107196 5/3,10,17,24 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEWTON COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA Rosemarie E. Benjamin, Plaintiff, v.

Bilwest L. Jackson, Defendant.

Civil Action Number 2015CV834-1 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION TO: Bilwest L. Jackson 831 W. Colfax Ave. South Bend, Indiana 46601 By order of the Court for service by publication dated May 11, 2015, you are hereby notified that on April 27, 2015, Rosemarie E. Benjamin (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 EUGENE M. BENTON, Judge of the Superior Court of Newton County.

This, the 11th day of May, 2015.

Linda D. Hays, Clerk Clerk of Superior Court Public Notice #107258 5/17,24,31,6/7

Civil Action Number 2015CV796-3 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION TO: Kevin Davidson 125 Sunrise Ave Stockbridge Ga By order of the Court for service by publication dated May 12, 2015, you are hereby notified that on April 22, 2015, Chantais Davidson (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 12th day of May, 2015.

Linda D. Hays, Clerk Clerk of Superior Court Public Notice #107266 5/17,24,31,6/7 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEWTON COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA

Name Changes IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEWTON COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA In re: the name change child(ren) Savannah Lynn Dutton

v.

Dillon Dutton, Respondent.

Civil Action File Number: 2015CV709-1 NOTICE OF PETITION TO CHANGE NAME(S) OF MINOR CHILD(REN) Lauren Shepherd filed a petition in the Newton County Superior Court on April 9, 2015, to change the name(s) of the following minor child(ren) from: Savannah Lynn Dutton to: Savannah Lynn Shepherd.

Any interested party has the right to appear in this case and file objections within the time prescribed in O.C.G.A §§ 19-12-1(f) (2) and (3).

Dated: April 9, 2015

v.

Name: Lauren Shepherd Address: 618 Ellington Road Oxford, Ga 30054

Civil Action Number 2015CV583-1 NOTICE OF SERVICE BY PUBLICATION TO: AMY LORRAINE TRIGUERO 314 Village Drive Jefferson, Georgia 30549

By Order of the Court for service by publication dated April 15, 2015, you are hereby notified that on March 25, 2015, DAVID J. TRIGUERO filed suit against you for divorce. You are required to file with the clerk of the Superior Court, and to serve upon Plaintiff’s attorney, Edgar Callaway, an answer in writing within sixty (60) days of April 15, 2015.

WITNESS the Honorable EUGENE M. BENTON, Judge of the Newton Superior Court.

This, the 15th day of April, 2015.

Linda D. Hays, Clerk Newton County Superior Court Newton County Judicial Center 1132 Usher Street, Room 338 Covington, Georgia 30014 Public Notice #107135 4/26,5/3,10,17 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEWTON COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA Ronda V. Manning, Plaintiff,

of

Lauren Shepherd , Petitioner,

DAVID J. TRIGUERO, Plaintiff,

AMY LORRAINE TRIGUERO, Defendant.

The Covington News

Public Notice #105952 10/5,12,19,26 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEWTON COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA In Re: Yolanda Patrice Cousin Civil Action Case Number: 2015CV838-5 NOTICE OF PETITION TO CHANGE NAME Georgia Newton County Notice is hereby given that Uolanda P. Cousin, the undersigned, filed his petition to the Superior Court of Newton County, Georiga on the 28th day of April, 2015, praying for a change in the name of petitioner from Yolanda Patrice Cousin to Yolanda Patrice James.

Notice is hereby given pursuant to law to an interested or affected parrt to appear in said Court and to file objections to such name change.

Objections must be filed with said Court within 30 days of the filing of said petition.

This 27th day of April, 2015. /s/ Yolanda P. Cousin Petitioner Public Notice #107223 5/10,17,24,31

Property NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE UNDER POWER NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA

v.

Nathaniel Manning, Defendant.

Civil Action Number 2015-311-5 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION TO: Nathaniel Manning 1424 Muldoon Dr Rockford, IL 61103

By Order of the Court for service by publication dated April 23, 2015, you are hereby notified that on March 16, 2015(date of filing), Ronda V. Manning (plaintiff) filed

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 Ann Genevieve Wilson and Jermaine Johnson to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Mortgageit, Inc, dated June 25, 2007, and recorded in Deed Book 2505, Page 35, Newton County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to CitiMortgage, Inc. by assignment recorded on June 29, 2012 in Book 3019 Page 283 in

the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Newton County, Georgia Records, conveying the afterdescribed property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of Two Hundred Two Thousand Four Hundred Ninety-Two and 0/100 dollars ($202,492.00), 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 June 2, 2015, the following described property: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 125 of the 10th District, Newton County, Georgia being Lot 347 of Trelawney, Unit 10 according to Plat Recorded in Plat Book 42, Pages 209-211, Newton County, Georgia Records, which Plat is incorporated herein by reference thereto for a more accurate and complete description This Deed is given subject to all easements and restrictions of Record, if any.

This conveyance is subject to all easements, restrictions, and/ or covenants or Frecord Affecting Subject Property.

For title reference see Deed Dated April 8, 2005 and Recorded in the Clerks Office of Superior Court in Newton County on April 15, 2005, In Book 1890 Page 01.

More commonly known as: 130 Havenwood Lane, Covington, GA 30016.

The debt secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Security Deed. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in Security Deed and by law, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given).

Your mortgage servicer can be contacted at (866) 272-4749 Loss Mitigation Dept, or by writing to 1000 Technology Drive, O’Fallon, Missouri 63368, to discuss possible alternatives to avoid foreclosure Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is Ann G. Wilson or tenant(s); and said property is more commonly known as 130 Havenwood Lane, Covington, GA 30016.

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

CitiMortgage, Inc. as Attorney in Fact for Ann Genevieve Wilson and Jermaine Johnson.

Brock & Scott, PLLC 4360 Chamblee Dunwoody Road Suite 310 Atlanta, GA 30341 404-789-2661 B&S file no.: 14-25281 Public Notice #107120 5/10,17,24,31 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE UNDER POWER NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by Eddie Sharp to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Clearlight Mortgage Corp., dated December 19, 2006, and recorded in Deed Book 2351, Page 257, Newton County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to CitiMortgage, Inc. by assignment recorded on July 11, 2012 in Book 3023 Page 170 in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Newton County, Georgia Records, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of One Hundred TwentyFive Thousand Three Hundred Fifty and 0/100 dollars ($125,350.00), 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 June 2, 2015, the following described property: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 198 of the 10th District of Newton County, Georgia, being Lot 36, Fairclift Subdivision, as per plat Recorded at Plat Book 36, Pages 289-291, In the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Newton County, Georgia, which recorded plat is incorporated herein by reference and made a part of this description. Being the same property as transferred by Quit Claim Deed on 05/24/2005 and recorded 07/21/2005 from Eddie Sharp to Eddie Sharp and Carletta Sharp, J/T/W/R/O/S, Recorded in Document Number 013562 The debt secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Security Deed. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in Security Deed and by law, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given).

Your mortgage servicer can be contacted at (866) 272-4749 Loss Mitigation Dept, or by writing to 1000 Technology Drive, O’Fallon, Missouri 63368, to discuss possible

alternatives to avoid foreclosure.

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

To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is (The Estate of) Eddie Sharp or tenant(s); and said property is more commonly known as 85 Fairclift Drive, Covington, GA 30016.

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

CitiMortgage, Inc. as Attorney in Fact for Eddie Sharp.

Brock & Scott, PLLC 4360 Chamblee Dunwoody Road Suite 310 Atlanta, GA 30341 404-789-2661 B&S file no.: 14-18577 Public Notice #107114 5/10,17,24,31

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE UNDER POWER NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by Gable Parrish and Audrey King to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for BancMortgage, a division of National Bank of Commerce, dated December 22, 2003, and recorded in Deed Book 1622, Page 106, Newton County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to CitiMortgage, Inc. by assignment recorded on December 11, 2014 in Book 3284 Page 177 in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Newton County, Georgia Records, conveying the afterdescribed property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of One Hundred Eight Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty and 0/100 dollars ($108,750.00), with interest thereon as set forth therein, there will be sold at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the courthouse door of Newton County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale on June 2, 2015, the following described property: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 94 of the 10th District of Newton County, Georgia, being located in the City of Porterdale, and being Lot 39, Worthington Woods Subdivision, as shown on that certain Plat Recorded in Plat Book 37, Pages 220-223, Newton County, Georgia Records, which Plat is incorporated herein and made a part hereof by reference.

The debt secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Security Deed. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in Security Deed and by law, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given).

Your mortgage servicer can be contacted at (866) 272-4749 Loss Mitigation Dept, or by writing to 1000 Technology Drive, O’Fallon, Missouri 63368, to discuss possible alternatives to avoid foreclosure.

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

To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is Gable Parrish and Audrey King or tenant(s); and said property is more commonly known as 205 Wynfield Drive, Covington, GA 30016.

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

CitiMortgage, Inc. as Attorney in Fact for Gable Parrish and Audrey King.

Brock & Scott, PLLC 4360 Chamblee Dunwoody Road Suite 310 Atlanta, GA 30341 404-789-2661 B&S file no.: 15-00201 Public Notice #107153 5/10,17,24,31

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE UNDER POWER NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by Michael B Stokes to Mortgage Electronic Registration

Systems, Inc. as nominee for Pine State Mortgage Corporation, dated April 23, 2007, and recorded in Deed Book 2427, Page 279-294, Newton County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to Federal National Mortgage Association (“Fannie Mae”), a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the United States of America by assignment recorded on March 21, 2014 in Book 3215 Page 503 in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Newton County, Georgia Records, conveying the afterdescribed property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of One Hundred Thirty-Four Thousand and 0/100 dollars ($134,000.00), with interest thereon as set forth therein, there will be sold at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the courthouse door of Newton County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale on June 2, 2015, the following described property: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 14 of the 10th District, Newton County, Georgia, being Lot 10C, The Falls Subdivision, Phase Three, as per plat recorded in Plat Book 32, Page 202, Newton County, Georgia Records, which plat is incorporated herein and made a part hereof by reference.

This property is conveyed subject to all easements for roads and utilities in use or 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).

Your mortgage servicer can be contacted at (866) 570-5277 Loss Mitigation Dept, or by writing to 14523 SW Millikan Way, Ste 200, Beaverton, Oregon 97005, to discuss possible alternatives to avoid foreclosure.

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

To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is Michael Stokes or tenant(s); and said property is more commonly known as 560 Freeman Drive, Covington, GA 30016.

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

Federal National Mortgage Association (“Fannie Mae”), a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the United States of America as Attorney in Fact for Michael B Stokes.

Brock & Scott, PLLC 4360 Chamblee Dunwoody Road Suite 310 Atlanta, GA 30341 404-789-2661 B&S file no.: 15-02581 Public Notice #107140 5/10,17,24,31

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE UNDER POWER NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by Stephanie D. Plunkett and Stephen D. Plunkett to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for American Equity Mortgage, Inc., dated March 20, 2007, and recorded in Deed Book 2407, Page 242-260, Newton County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to CitiMortgage, Inc. by assignment recorded on October 11, 2012 in Book 3055 Page 225 in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Newton County, Georgia Records, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of One Hundred TwentyNine Thousand and 0/100 dollars ($129,000.00), with interest thereon as set forth therein, there will be sold at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the courthouse door of Newton County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale on June 2, 2015, the following described property: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lots 158 and 177 of the 10th Land District of Newton County, Georgia, and being in the Town of Newborn, being Lot 5 of Tanyard Branch Subdivision according to plat recorded in Plat Book 26, Page 114, Newton County Records, which plat is by reference incorporated herein 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).

Your mortgage servicer can be contacted at (866) 272-4749 Loss Mitigation Dept, or by writing to 1000 Technology Drive, O’Fallon, Missouri 63368, to discuss possible alternatives to avoid foreclosure.

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

To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is Stephen D. Plunkett and Stephanie D. Plunkett or tenant(s); and said property is more commonly known as 120 Tanyard Court, Newborn, GA 30056.

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

CitiMortgage, Inc. as Attorney in Fact for Stephanie D. Plunkett and Stephen D. Plunkett.

Brock & Scott, PLLC 4360 Chamblee Dunwoody Road Suite 310 Atlanta, GA 30341 404-789-2661 B&S file no.: 14-10088 Public Notice #107201 5/10,17,24,31 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 Johnny M Cook and Linda F Cook to Wells Fargo Bank, NA, dated April 25, 2013, recorded in Deed Book 3125, Page 499, Newton County, Georgia Records, conveying the afterdescribed property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY-NINE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED FORTY AND 0/100 DOLLARS ($189,340.00), 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 June, 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 1-800-4161472. To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is Johnny M Cook and Linda F Cook or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 9158 N Links Drive, 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 Johnny M Cook and Linda F Cook 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 parcel of land in County of Newton, State of Georgia as more fully described in Book/ Page 2608/314 and being more particularly described as follows: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 240 of the 9th Land District, City of Covington, Newton County, Georgia, being Lot 72, The Links at Covington Subdivision, Unit One-B, as per plat recorded in Plat Book 35, Pages 233-234, Newton County Records. Said plat of survey and the record thereof are incorporated herein by reference for a more complete description of the subject property. Property is improved with a dwelling known as 9158 North Links Drive, Covington, Georgia, 30014 according to the current system of numbering houses in the City of Covington. Being the same property conveyed to Johnny M. Cook and Linda F. Cook from Satterfield Construction, Inc. by Warranty Deed as set forth in Book 2608, Page 314 recorded on 05/20/2008 recorder of deeds Newton County, State of Georgia.

APN: C082C-00000-033-000 MR/ pxl 6/2/15 Our file no. 5157215 - FT5 Public Notice #107104 5/3,10,17,24,31 NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER GEORGIA,

The Covington News 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 William Glen Selin to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Opteum Financial Services, LLC, its successors and assigns, dated September 29, 2006, recorded in Deed Book 2292, Page 298, Newton County, Georgia Records and as re-recorded in Deed Book 2324, Page 563, Newton County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. by assignment recorded in Deed Book 3291, Page 146, Newton County, Georgia Records, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of TWO HUNDRED FORTY-FOUR THOUSAND AND 0/100 DOLLARS ($244,000.00), 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 June, 2015, the following described property: SEE EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF The debt secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Security Deed. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in Security Deed and by law, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given).

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

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. is the holder of the Security Deed to the property in accordance with OCGA § 4414-162.2. The entity that has full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the mortgage with the debtor is: Wells Fargo Home Mortgage a div. of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., PO Box 10335, Des Moines, IA 50306 1-800-4161472. To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is Debi L. Selin or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 1880 Campbell Road, 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, N.A. as Attorney in Fact for William Glen Selin 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 80 of the 9th District, Newton County, Georgia, being Lot 2 of Campbell Ridge Subdivision, as per plat recorded in Plat Book 43, Pages 42 and 43, Newton County, Georgia Records, which plat is incorporated herein and made a part hereof by this reference for a more complete and accurate description. Parcel ID Number: 0075A-039B MR/pxl 6/2/15 Our file no. 5149015 - FT12 Public Notice #107102 5/3,10,17,24,31 NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER, NEWTON COUNTY Pursuant to the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given

by Patricia A Logan and Jeffery M Logan to HomeBanc Mortgage Corporation dated 9/30/1994 and recorded in Deed Book 527 Page 628, 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 $ 46,100.00, 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 June 02, 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 234 of the 9th District, City of Covington, Newton County, Georgia, being Lot 30, Block B, Covington South Subdivision, according to plat of same recorded at Plat Book 8, Page 26, Newton County, Georgia records, which plat is incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof for a more particular and complete description.

The debt secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Security Deed. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in the Security Deed and by law, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given).

Said property is commonly known as 10105 Morris Drive, Covington, GA 30209 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): Jeffery M Logan and Patricia A Logan or tenant or tenants.

Wells Fargo Bank, NA is the

entity or individual designated who shall have full authority to negotiate, amend and modify all terms of the mortgage.

Wells Fargo Bank, NA Loss Mitigation 3476 Stateview Boulevard Fort Mill, SC 29715 1-800-662-5014 Note, however, that such entity or individual is not required by law to negotiate, amend or modify the terms of the loan.

Said property will be sold subject to: (a) any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), (b) unpaid water or sewage bills that constitute a lien against the property whether due and payable or not yet due and payable and which may not be of record, (c) the right of redemption of any taxing authority, (d) any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, and (e) any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above.

The sale will be conducted subject to (1) confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code; and (2) final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Security Deed. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 9-13-172.1, which allows for certain procedures regarding the rescission of judicial and non-judicial sales in the State of Georgia, the Deed Under Power and other foreclosure documents may not be provided until final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan as provided immediately above.

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as agent and Attorney in Fact for Patricia A Logan and Jeffery M Logan Aldridge Connors, LLP, 15 Piedmont Center, 3575 Piedmont Road, N.E., Suite 500, Atlanta, Georgia 30305, (404) 994-7400.

1000-667507542A THIS LAW FIRM MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 1000667507542A Public Notice #107108 4/26,5/3,10,17,24,31 NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER GEORGIA, NEWTON COUNTY By virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Security Deed from William Mark Jeffries to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., (“MERS”), as nominee for Branch Banking and Trust Company, dated July 27, 2011 recorded August 8, 2011, in Deed Book 2928, Page 223, Newton County, Georgia Records, and as last assigned to Branch Banking and Trust Company, by virtue of Assignment recorded in Deed Book 3292, Page 533, Newton County, Georgia Records, said Security Deed having been given to secure a Note of even date in the principal amount of ONE HUNDRED FIFTYONE THOUSAND SEVENTY DOLLARS AND NO CENTS ($151,070.00), with interest thereon as provided for therein, there will be sold at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the courthouse door of Newton County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in June 2015 by Branch Banking and Trust Company, as Attorney in Fact for William Mark Jeffries, all property described in said Security Deed including but not limited to the following described property: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 278 OF THE 1ST DISTRICT OF NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA, BEING LOT 13 OF BEAR CREEK WOODS ACCORDING TO PLAT RECORDED AT PLAT BOOK 29, PAGE 318, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA RECORDS, WHICH PLAT IS INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE THERETO FOR A MORE ACCURATE AND COMPLETE DESCRIPTION. Said property being known as 653 MACEDONIA ROAD, COVINGTON, GEORGIA 30014 according to the present numbering system in Newton County. The indebtedness secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of default under the terms of said Security Deed and Note, including but not limited to the nonpayment of the indebtedness as and when due. The indebtedness remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same, all expenses of the sale, including attorneys’ fees and all other payments provided for under the terms of the Security Deed and Note. Said property will be sold subject to the following items which may affect the title to said property: any superior Security Deeds of record; all zoning ordinances; matters which would be disclosed by an accurate survey or by an inspection of the property; any outstanding taxes, including but not limited to ad valorem taxes, which constitute liens upon said property; special assessments; all outstanding bills for public utilities which constitute liens upon said property; all restrictive covenants, easements, rights-of-way and any other matters of record superior to said Security Deed. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is William Mark Jeffries and/or The Estate of William Mark Jeffries or tenant(s). The sale will be conducted subject to (1) confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, and (2) final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan. The name of the person or entity who has the full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the mortgage is: Branch Banking and Trust Company, 301 College Street, 6th Floor, Greenville, South Carolina 29601 TEL (800) 827-3722, option 6. THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION

Sunday, May 17, 2015 Page 3D OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. The Geheren Firm, P.C., 4828 Ashford Dunwoody Road, 2nd Floor, Atlanta, GA 30338 TEL (678) 587-9500.

Public Notice #107189 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 Carlos Williams to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for First Franklin A Division of Nat. City Bank of In, its successors and assigns, dated March 3, 2006, recorded in Deed Book 2130, Page 490, Newton County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-FF9, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-FF9 by assignment recorded in Deed Book 2551, Page 555, Newton County, Georgia Records, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of ONE HUNDRED FIVE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED SIXTY AND 0/100 DOLLARS ($105,360.00), 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 June, 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 First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-FF9, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-FF9 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: Specialized Loan Servicing, 8742 Lucent Blvd STE 300, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 800-306-6059.

To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is Carlos Williams or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 75 Shenandoah 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. Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-FF9, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-FF9 as Attorney in Fact for Carlos Williams McCalla Raymer, LLC 1544 Old Alabama Road Roswell, Georgia 30076 www. foreclosurehotline.net EXHIBIT “A” All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 31 of the 8th Land District of Newton County, Georgia and being shown as Lot 68, Shenandoah Estates, on plat of survey of same recorded in Plat Book 38, Page 142, Clerk’s Office, Newton County Superior Court, which plat is by reference thereto incorporated herein and made a part hereof for a more particular and complete description. MR/bdr1 6/2/15 Our file no. 51231807 - FT1 Public Notice #107177 5/3,10,17,24,31 Notice of Sale Under Power State of Georgia, County of NEWTON Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Deed to Secure Debt given by RONALD F LEWALLEN AND STEPHANIE K LEWALLEN AS J/T/W/S to WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA , dated 07/25/2005, and Recorded on 09/02/2005 as Book No. 3217 and Page No. 468 474, AS AFFECTED BY BOOK 3217, PAGE 468 474, NEWTON County, Georgia records, as last assigned to WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. (the Secured Creditor), by assignment, conveying the after described property to secure a Note of even date in the original principal amount of $116,434.00, with interest at the rate specified therein, there will be sold by the undersigned at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash at the NEWTON County Courthouse within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in June, 2015, the following described property: THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL PROPERTY SITUATE IN THE CITY OF COVINGTON, COUNTY OF NEWTON, AND STATE OF GEORGIA, TO WIT: THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 69, 8TH DISTRICT, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA AND BEING SHOWN AS LOT 74, UNIT THREE, CHESTNUT CORNERS SUBDIVISION, ON A PLAT OF SURVEY OF SAME RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 34, PAGE 114 118, 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. TAX ID # 0050 225

BY FEE SIMPLE DEED FROM KWA CONSTRUCTION, INC. AS SET FORTH IN DEED BOOK 1198, PAGE 372 AND RECORDED ON 04/01/2002, NEWTON COUNTY RECORDS. THE SOURCE DEED AS STATED ABOVE IS THE LAST RECORD OF VESTING FILED FOR THIS PROPERTY. THERE HAVE BEEN NO VESTING CHANGES SINCE THE DATE OF THE ABOVE REFERENCED SOURCE. The debt secured by said Deed to Secure Debt has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Deed to Secure Debt. Because the debt remains in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in the Deed to Secure Debt and by law, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given). WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. holds the duly endorsed Note and is the current assignee of the Security Deed to the property.

WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., acting on behalf of and, as necessary, in consultation with WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. (the current investor on the loan), is the entity with the full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the loan.

Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 44 14 162.2, WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. may be contacted at: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., 3476 STATEVIEW BLVD., FORT MILL, SC 29715, 803 396 6000. Please note that, pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 44 14 162.2, the secured creditor is not required to amend or modify the terms of the loan. To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party/parties in possession of the subject property known as 255 CHESTNUT DR, COVINGTON, GEORGIA 30016 is/are: RONALD F LEWALLEN AND STEPHANIE K LEWALLEN AS J/T/W/S or tenant/ tenants. Said property will be sold subject to (a) any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), (b) any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, and (c) all matters of record superior to the Deed to Secure Debt first set out above, including, but not limited to, assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, easements, restrictions, covenants, etc.

The sale will be conducted subject to (1) confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code; and (2) final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the security deed. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 9 13 172.1, which allows for certain procedures regarding the rescission of judicial and nonjudicial sales in the State of Georgia, the Deed Under Power and other foreclosure documents may not be provided until final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan as provided in the preceding paragraph. WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. as Attorney in Fact for RONALD F LEWALLEN AND STEPHANIE K LEWALLEN AS J/T/W/S. THIS LAW FIRM IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 00000005059209 BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER LEVINE & BLOCK, LLP 15000 Surveyor Boulevard Addison, Texas 75001 Telephone: (972) 341 5398.

Public Notice #107194 5/10,17,24,31

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 of conducting Sheriff’s sales in said county within the legal hours of sale, to the highest bidder on the first Tuesday in June 2015, all property described in said security deed including but not limited to the following described property: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land 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 #107178 5/3,10,17,24,31

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 Cassandra Pestle and Robert Pestle to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., its successors and assigns, dated September 26, 2006, recorded in Deed Book 2305, Page 505, Newton County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the Certificateholders of the CWABS, Inc., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 200620 by assignment recorded in Deed Book 2949, Page 55, Newton County, Georgia Records, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-TWO THOUSAND AND 0/100 DOLLARS ($122,000.00), 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 June, 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 FKA The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the certificateholders of the CWABS, Inc., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-20 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: Specialized Loan Servicing, 8742 Lucent Blvd STE 300, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 800-306-6059.

To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is Cassandra Pestle and Robert Pestle or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 105 Townley Ln, 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.

The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the certificateholders of the CWABS, Inc., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-20 as Attorney in Fact for Cassandra Pestle and Robert Pestle 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 Gum Creek District, GMD 1249, Newton County, Georgia, and being described according to survey prepared by J.J. Duenas, Registered Land Surveyor, dated April 9, 1973, for Ashbury Frank Pestle, and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point on the northwesterly side of New Street 260.0 feet southwesterly as measured along the northwesterly side of New Street from a point where New Street intersects the centerline of Townley Road; extending thence north 76 degrees 00 minutes west a distance of 230.0 feet to an iron pin found; extending thence south 26 degrees 00 minutes west a distance

of 00.0 feet to an iron pin found; extending thence southeasterly a distance of 30.0 feet to an iron pin found; extending thence south 26 degrees 00 minutes west a distance of 270.0 feet to an iron pin found; extending thence south 76 degrees 00 minutes east a distance of 200.0 feet to an iron pin found on the northwest side of new street; extending thence northeasterly as measured along the northwesterly side of new street a distance of 300.0 feet to an iron pin found and the point of beginning, and being improved property. MR/bdr1 6/2/15 Our file no. 51059507 - FT1 Public Notice #107169 5/3,10,17,24,31 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 Rhonda Coward and Elvis Coward to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for M&T Mortgage Corporation, its successors and assigns, dated May 10, 2005, recorded in Deed Book 1919, Page 107, Newton County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to M&T Bank by assignment recorded in Deed Book 3257, Page 137, Newton County, Georgia Records, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of ONE HUNDRED THIRTEEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FORTY AND 0/100 DOLLARS ($113,240.00), 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 June, 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. M&T Bank is the holder of the Security Deed to the property in accordance with OCGA § 4414-162.2. The entity that has full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the mortgage with the debtor is: M&T Bank , P.O. Box 1288, Buffalo, NY 14240 800724-1633. To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is Rhonda Coward and Elvis Coward or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 255 Cypress 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. M&T Bank as Attorney in Fact for Rhonda Coward and Elvis Coward 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 67 of the 8th District of Newton County, Georgia, and being shown as Lot 98 of Cypress point subdivision, Unit Two, as per Plat recorded in Plat Book 35, pages 101-104 (Particularly described on page 102), Newton County, Georgia Records, which Plat is incorporated herein and made a part hereof by reference for a more complete and particular description. MR/crp1 6/2/15 Our file no. 5484814 - FT1 Public Notice #107121 5/3,10,17,24 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 Stacy M. Smallwood and Richard Hale, Jr. to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Countrywide Home Loans, Inc its successors and assigns, dated April 8, 2005, recorded in Deed Book 1904, Page 360, Newton County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, d/b/a Christiana Trust, not individually but as trustee for Pretium Mortgage Acquisition Trust by assignment recorded in Deed Book 3299, Page 166, Newton County, Georgia Records, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED NINETY-NINE AND 0/100 DOLLARS ($100,699.00), 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 June, 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

Page 4D Sunday, May 17, 2015 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. Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, d/b/a Christiana Trust, not individually but as trustee for Pretium Mortgage Acquisition Trust 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: Rushmore Loan Management Services, LLC, 7515 Irvine Center Drive 1st Floor, Irvine, CA 92618 888504-7300. To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is Stacy M. Smallwood and Richard Hale , Jr. or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 90 Valley Ct, Covington, Georgia 30016-6920.

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. Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, d/b/a Christiana Trust, not individually but as trustee for Pretium Mortgage Acquisition Trust as Attorney in Fact for Stacy M. Smallwood and Richard Hale , Jr. McCalla Raymer, LLC 1544 Old Alabama Road Roswell, Georgia 30076 www.foreclosurehotline.net EXHIBIT “A” All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 220, 9th District, Newton County, Georgia. and being shown as Lot 259, Hidden Pines, on a plat of survey of same recorded in Plat Book 18, Page 39, 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 8-29-97 and recorded 9-22-97 from Alice Faye Henry to John K. Miller recorded at Deed Book 680, Page 443, Newton County, Georgia records. MR/th4 6/2/15 Our file no. 5402808 - FT8 Public Notice #107203 5/3,10,17,24,31 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 Mae DurdenGeorge Durden to Hamilton Financial Corporation, dated August 15, 1994, recorded in Deed Book 520, Page 124, Newton County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A by assignment recorded in Deed Book 2418, Page 134, Newton County, Georgia Records, conveying the afterdescribed property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of SEVENTY-ONE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED AND 0/100 DOLLARS ($71,700.00), with interest thereon as set forth therein, there will be sold at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the courthouse door of Newton 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 June, 2015, the following described property: SEE EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF The debt secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Security Deed. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in Security Deed and by law, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given).

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

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. is the holder of the Security Deed to the property in accordance with OCGA § 4414-162.2. The entity that has full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the mortgage with the debtor is: Wells Fargo Home Mortgage a div. of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., PO Box 10335, Des Moines, IA 50306 1-800-4161472. To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is Willie Mae Durden or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 35 High Ridge Road, Covington, Georgia 30209. 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 Willie Mae DurdenGeorge Durden 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 218 of the 9th District, Newton County, Georgia, and being Lot 10 of Cedar Creek Subdivision, Unit Two, as shown on plat by Louie D. Patrick, Ga. RLS #1757, dated 4/12/89 and recorded in Plat Book 23, page 236, Newton County records, which plat is by reference incorporated herein and made part hereof. MR/ 6/2/15

Our file no. 51007908 - FT12 Public Notice #107157 5/3,10,17,24,31, 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 Bernadene Lebert-Davis to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for First Franklin Corp., an OP. Sub of MLB&T Co., FSB, its successors and assigns, dated May 10, 2007, recorded in Deed Book 2442, Page 233, Newton County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to U.S. Bank, National Association, as Successor Trustee to LaSalle Bank, N.A., as Trustee for the Merrill Lynch First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust, Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-4 by assignment recorded in Deed Book 2757, Page 427, Newton County, Georgia Records, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of TWO HUNDRED NINETY-SIX THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED THIRTY-TWO AND 0/100 DOLLARS ($296,732.00), 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 June, 2015, the following described property: SEE EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF The debt secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Security Deed. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in Security Deed and by law, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given).

Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above. U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for Merrill Lynch First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust, Mortgage Loan AssetBacked Certificates, Series 2007-4 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, 8950 Cypress Waters Blvd, Coppell, TX 75019 888-850-9398x3705.

To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is Bernadene Lebert-Davis or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 135 Helm Dr, 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. U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for Merrill Lynch First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust, Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-4 as Attorney in Fact for Bernadene Lebert-Davis 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 219 of the 10th District, Newton County, Georgia, being Lot 20, of Providence Park Subdivision, as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 45, pages 143-145, Newton County, Georgia Records, which recorded plat is incorporated herein by reference and made a part of this description. 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 June 2, 2015, as provided for by the Federal Tax Lien Act of 1966 (Public Law 89-719). MR/mtj 6/2/15 Our file no. 5649414 - FT2 Public Notice #107158 5/3,10,17,24,31 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 February 28, 2003, from Derrell W. Autry and Michelle A. Autry to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., recorded on March 7, 2003 in Deed Book 1382 at Page 265, 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 February 28, 2003, in the amount of $95,742.00, 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 June 2, 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 128 OF THE 10TH DISTRICT, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA, BEING LOT 13, KENZI PLACE SUBDIVISION, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 37, PAGE 212, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA RECORDS, WHICH PLAT IS INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE AND MADE A PART OF THIS DESCRIPTION. The debt secured by the Security Deed and evidenced by the Note and has been, and is hereby, declared due and payable because of, among other possible events of default, failure to make the payments as required by the terms of the Note.

The Covington News 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 Derrell W. Autry and Michelle A. Autry. The property, being commonly known as 15 Riverfront Road SW, Covington, GA 30014 in Newton County, will be sold as the property of Derrell W. Autry and Michelle A. Autry, 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 Derrell W. Autry and Michelle A. Autry 100 Galleria Parkway, Suite 960 Atlanta, GA 30339 Phone: (866) 690-0418 A-4516010 05/03/2015, 05/10/2015,05/17/2015, 05/24/2015 Public Notice #107111 5/3,10,17,24 NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER GEORGIA, NEWTON COUNTY By virtue of the power of sale contained in a Security Deed from Susan Scott and Gertrude Ryttenberg to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., as nominee for Taylor, Bean & Whitaker Mortgage Corp, its successors and assigns dated April 22, 2009 recorded in Deed Book 2757, Page 6-15 , Newton County Records, and last assigned to Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FOUR THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-ONE AND 00/100 ($124,131.00), 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, during the legal hours of sale on Tuesday, July 7, 2015 the following described property, to wit: The land referred to herein below is situated in the County of Newton, State of Georgia, and is described as follows: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 88 of the 10th District, Newton County, Georgia, being Lot 18, Lake Charles Estates Subdivision, Unit Two, as per plat recorded in Plat Book 33, Pages 245-246, Newton County Georgia Records, which recorded plat is incorporated herein by this reference and made a part of this description. Said property being known as 25 Lake Charles Way according to the present system of numbering houses in Newton County, Georgia.

APN NO, N/A. The Debt secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of nonpayment of the indebtedness when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Security Deed.

The debt remaining in default, the sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of sale, as provided in the Security Deed and by law, including attorney’s fees, notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given.

Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above.

To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is Susan Scott and Gertrude Ryttenberg or, a tenant or tenants, and said property was or is commonly known as 25 Lake Charles Way, Covington, GA 30016.

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

Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC As Attorney in Fact for Susan Scott and Gertrude Ryttenberg Martin & Brunavs 2800 North Druid Hills Rd. Building B, Suite 100 Atlanta, GA 30329 (404) 982-0088 M&B File No.: 15-22590 / Publication Dates: April 26, May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, June 7, 14, 21, 28, 2015 THIS LAW FIRM IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Public Notice #107117 4/26,5/3,10,17,24,31,6/7,14,21,28

NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER GEORGIA, NEWTON COUNTY By virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Security Deed from HERBY VEIL to CITIFINANCIAL SERVICES, INC., dated January 16, 2006, recorded

January 17, 2006, in Deed Book 2097, Page 293, , Newton County, Georgia Records, said Security Deed having been given to secure a Note of even date in the original principal amount of Two Hundred Thirty Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety-One and 00/100 dollars ($230,991.00), with interest thereon as provided for therein, said Security Deed having been last sold, assigned and transferred to Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC a Delaware Limited Liability Company, there will be sold at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash at the Newton County Courthouse, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in June, 2015, all property described in said Security Deed including but not limited to the following described property: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 198 OF THE 10TH DISTRICT, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA, BEING LOT 77, WINCHESTER PARC SUBDIVISION, PHASE 1, AS PER PLAT RECORDED AT PLAT BOOK 38, PAGES 91-95 (MORE PARTICULARLY SHOWN ON PAGE 92), NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA RECORDS, WHICH PLAT IS INCORPORATED HEREIN AND MADE A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE. Said legal description being controlling, however the property is more commonly known as 35 WINCHESTER DR, COVINGTON, GA 30016.

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

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

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

To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the owner and party in possession of the property is HERBY VEIL, or tenants(s).

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

The entity having full authority to negotiate, amend or modify all terms of the loan (although not required by law to do so) is: BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING,LLC, Loss Mitigation Dept., 4425 Ponce de Leon Blvd., 5th Floor, Coral Gables, FL 33146, Telephone Number: 800-771-0299.

BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY as Attorney in Fact for HERBY VEIL THE BELOW LAW FIRM MAY BE HELD TO BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, UNDER FEDERAL LAW. IF SO, ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Attorney Contact: Rubin Lublin, LLC, 3740 Davinci Court, Suite 150, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092 Telephone Number: (877) 813-0992 Case No. BVC-14-064005 Ad Run Dates 05/10/2015, 05/17/2015, 05/24/2015, 05/31/2015 www. r u b i n l u b l i n . c o m / property-listings.php Public Notice #107112 5/10,17,24,31 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 Demetrius Mario Allen, Individual to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR COMMUNITY MORTGAGE SERVICES, INC., dated 06/18/2009, recorded in Deed Book 2729, Page 16, Newton County, Georgia records, as last transferred to FLAGSTAR BANK, FSB by assignment recorded or to be recorded in the Newton County, Georgia records conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of One Hundred TwentyOne Thousand Six Hundred Twenty-Six and 00/100 DOLLARS ($121,626.00), 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 June 2015, the following described property: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 166 OF THE 10TH DISTRICT OF NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA, AND BEING SHOWN AS LOT 47 OF BERMUDA RUN SUBDIVISION, UNIT TWO, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 33, PAGES 207-209, 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 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: Flagstar Bank, FSB, 5151 Corporate Drive, Troy, MI 48098, 800-945-7700. 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 DEMETRIUS ALLEN or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 210 BERMUDA RUN DR, 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.

FLAGSTAR BANK, FSB as Attorney in Fact for DEMETRIUS ALLEN Weissman, Nowack, Curry, & Wilco P.C. Attn: Lender Services One Alliance Center, 4th Floor 3500 Lenox Road Atlanta, GA 30326 Our File# 016247-002193 Public Notice #107183 5/3,10,17,24,31

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 June, 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 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 #107187 5/3,10,17,24,31 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, a single man 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 NinetyEight 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 June 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 THAT 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

Tim

Weissman, Nowack, Curry, & Wilco P.C. Attn: Lender Services One Alliance Center, 4th Floor 3500 Lenox Road Atlanta, GA 30326 Our File# 017237-004302 Public Notice #107184 5/3,10,17,24,31

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 Roosevelt Solomon and Teuniqui Henderson to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”) as nominee for Fremont Investment & Loan, dated April 20, 2006, and recorded in Deed Book 2169, Page 295, Newton County, Georgia records, as last transferred to HSBC Bank USA, National Association,as Trustee for the Certificateholders of ACE Securities Corp. Home Equity Loan Trust, Series 2006-FM2, Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates

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by Corrective Assignment recorded in Deed Book 2854, Page 391, Newton County, Georgia records, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note of even date in the original principal amount of $310,410.00, 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 June, 2015, to wit: June 2, 2015, the following described property: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 239 of the 9th Land District of Newton County, Georgia and being shown as Lot 5 of Primrose Subdivision in accordance with that plat of survey prepared and certified by Mark Patrick, Georgia RLS No. 2791, said plat being dated January 13, 2002 and recorded at Plat Book 37, Page 210 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 captioned property.

Said property being known as 8250 Wood Street, Covington, Georgia, in accordance with the current system of numbering properties in the City of Covington, Newton County, Georgia.

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 8250 Wood Street, SE, Covington, GA 30014, together with all fixtures and personal property attached to and constituting a part of said property.

To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party (or parties) in possession of the subject property is (are): Roosevelt Solomon and Teuniqui Henderson or tenant or tenants.

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

The sale will be conducted subject to (1) confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code; (2) O.C.G.A. Section 9-13-172.1; and (3) final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the security deed.

Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 9-13-172.1, which allows for certain procedures regarding the rescission of judicial and 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 HSBC Bank USA, National Association,as Trustee for the Certificateholders of ACE Securities Corp. Home Equity Loan Trust, Series 2006-FM2, Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates as attorney in fact for Roosevelt Solomon and Teuniqui Henderson 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. FC14-136 Public Notice #107182 5/3,10,17,24 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 Wanda Perry to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for First Franklin a Division of National City Bank, dated September 8, 2006, and recorded in Deed Book 2328, Page 180, 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 2006FF17 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-FF17 by Assignment recorded in Deed Book 2716, Page 470, Newton County, Georgia, conveying the afterdescribed property to secure a Note

of even date in the original principal amount of $107,200.00, 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 the first Tuesday in June, 2015, to wit: June 2, 2015, the following described property: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 61, of the 10th District, Newton County Georgia, being known as Lot 2, Barberry Woods, as per plat recorded at Plat Book 43, Page 63, Newton County, Georgia, which plat is incorporated herein and made a part hereof by reference 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 Cornus 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 of the undersigned, the party (or parties) in possession of the subject property is (are): Wanda Perry or tenant or tenants.

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

The sale will be conducted subject to (1) confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code; (2) O.C.G.A. Section 9-13-172.1; and (3) final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the security deed.

Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 9-13-172.1, which allows for certain procedures regarding the rescission of judicial and 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 Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as trustee for the holders of the First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust 2006FF17 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-FF17 as attorney in fact for Wanda Perry 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. FC09-359 Public Notice #107181 5/3,10,17,24

NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER GEORGIA, NEWTON COUNTY Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed from LARRY SMITH to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR MORTGAGE INVESTORS CORPORATION dated DECEMBER 15, 2010, and recorded on DECEMBER 22, 2010, in DEED BOOK 2874, PAGE 405, of the NEWTON County, Georgia Records; as last assigned to GREEN PLANET SERVICING, LLC N/K/A PLANET HOME LENDING, LLC, by Assignment dated DECEMBER 19, 2013, and recorded on DECEMBER 31, 2013, recorded at DEED BOOK 3197, PAGE 598, aforesaid records; conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of TWO HUNDRED FIFTY EIGHT THOUSAND, TWO HUNDRED FIFTY NINE Dollars and 00/100 ($258,259.00) 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 JUNE, 2015, the following described property: THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN BELOW IS SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF NEWTON, STATE OF GA, AND IS DESCRIBED

Sunday, May 17, 2015 Page 5D AS FOLLOWS:

Nichols

ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 135 OF THE 10TH LAND DISTRICT OF NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA AND BEING SHOWN AS LOT 108, WISTERIA MANOR SUBDIVISION, PHASE THREE, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 32, PAGE 5, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA DEED RECORDS, WHICH PLAT IS INCORPORATED HEREIN AND MADE A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE FOR A MORE COMPLETE AND ACCURATE DESCRIPTION, BEING PROPERTY KNOWN AS 75 WISTERIA CIRCLE ACCORDING TO THE PRESENT SYSTEM OF NUMBERING PROPERTY IN NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA.

Blackhole Capital, LLC Is Acting As A Debt Collector Attempting To Collect A Debt. Any Information Obtained Will Be Used For That Purpose.

The indebtedness secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due and payable because of, among other possible events of default, non-payment of the monthly installments as required by said Note and Security Deed.

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

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

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

The entity that has full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the mortgage with the debtor is: Planet Home Lending, LLC f/k/a Green Planet Servicing LLC, 321 Research Parkway, Suite 303, Meriden, CT 06450, (866) 882-8187. To the best of the undersigned’s knowledge and belief, said property is also known as 75 Wisteria Circle, Covington, Georgia 30016, and the party in possession of the property is Larry Smith or a tenant or tenants of said property.

PLANET HOME LENDING, LLC F/K/A GREEN PLANET SERVICING, LLC As Attorney-in-Fact for LARRY SMITH Kenney & Medina, P.C. 3302 McGinnis Ferry Road, Suite 100 Suwanee, Georgia 30024 (770) 564-1600 THE LAW FIRM IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. k:\fmc\smithlarry\nos june 2015.doc Public Notice #107159 5/10,17,24,31

NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF NEWTON By virtue of the Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed to Secure Debt (the “Security Deed”) given Jeffrey C. Nichols to HGP Capital, LLC, a Georgia limited liability company, dated April 7, 2008, and recorded in Deed Book 2597, Page 275-279, Newton County Records, said Security Deed having been given to secure a Commercial Note of even date in the original principal amount of $43,830.00, 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 June, 2015, the following described real property, to wit: Legal Description for 9106 Morris Drive ALL THAT TRACT or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 234 of the 9th District of Newton County, Georgia, being Lot 22, Block B, Covington South Subdivision, as per plat recorded in Plat Book 8, Page 26, Newton County, Georgia records, which plat is hereby incorporated herein 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, non-payment on said Note.

The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale.

Said property will be sold as the property of Jeffrey C. Nichols subject to all easements and restrictions of record, if any, affecting title to the property, and all unpaid taxes and assessments and unpaid bills and assessments for water, sewage and sanitation or other utilities which may be liens upon the property, if any, as well as any other matter having priority over the above described Security Deed.

Blackhole Capital, LLC is the entity with authority to negotiate, amend and modify the terms of the Note and Security Deed. The address is 2900 Delk Road, Suite 700, #312, Marietta, GA 30067.

Blackhole Capital, LLC may be contacted by telephone at 404-9925073.

To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned the above property is in the possession of Jeffrey C. Nichols.

Blackhole Capital, LLC, a Georgia limited liability company as Attorney-in-Fact for Jeffrey C.

Public Notice #107226 5/10,17,24,31

NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER, NEWTON COUNTY Pursuant to the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given

by Larry Darnell Booker and Leslie R. Walton to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Pine State Mortgage Corporation dated 1/23/2007 and recorded in Deed Book 2387 Page 20, Newton County, Georgia records; as last transferred to or acquired by Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, d/b/a Christiana Trust, not individually but as trustee for Pretium Mortgage Acquisition Trust, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of $ 169,124.00, 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 June 02, 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 119 OF THE 10TH DISTRICT OF NEWTON COUNTY GEORGIA, BEING LOT 263, BLOCK D, 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 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 160 Dairyland 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): Larry Darnell Booker and Leslie R. Walton or tenant or tenants.

Rushmore Loan Management Services, LLC is the entity or individual designated who shall have full authority to negotiate, amend and modify all terms of the mortgage.

Rushmore Loan Management Services, LLC PO Box 52708 Irvine, CA 92619 888.504.7300 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.

Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, d/b/a Christiana Trust, not individually but as trustee for Pretium Mortgage Acquisition Trust as agent and Attorney in Fact for Larry Darnell Booker and Leslie R. Walton Aldridge Connors, LLP, 15 Piedmont Center, 3575 Piedmont Road, N.E., Suite 500, Atlanta, Georgia 30305, (404) 994-7400.

1208-788A THIS LAW FIRM MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 1208-788A Public Notice #107168 5/3,10,17,24,31

NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER, NEWTON COUNTY Pursuant to the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given

by Nicole M. Mowatt to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems

Inc., as nominee for Colonial Bank, N.A. dated 2/22/2008 and recorded in Deed Book 2574 Page 347, 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 $ 224,100.00, 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 June 02, 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 55 of the 10th District of Newton County, Georgia, being Lot 37 of Heritage Pointe Subdivision according to plat recorded at Plat Book 43, pages 48, Newton County, Georgia records, which plat is incorporated herein and made a part hereof by reference thereto.

The debt secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Security Deed. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in the Security Deed and by law, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given).

Said property is commonly known as 25 Heritage Pointe 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): Nicole M. Mowatt 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 Nicole M. Mowatt Aldridge Connors, LLP, 15 Piedmont Center, 3575 Piedmont Road, N.E., Suite 500, Atlanta, Georgia 30305, (404) 994-7400.

1168-2589A THIS LAW FIRM MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 1168-2589A Public Notice #107167 5/3,10,17,24,31 NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER, NEWTON COUNTY Pursuant to the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by Robert Eleazer to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. dated 2/8/2008 and recorded in Deed Book 2567 Page 283, Newton County, Georgia records; as last transferred to or acquired by Wells Fargo Bank, NA, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of $ 202,192.00, with interest at the rate specified therein, there will be sold by the undersigned at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the Courthouse door of Newton County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale on June 02, 2015 (being the first Tuesday of said month unless said date falls on a Federal Holiday), the following described property: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 169 of the 10th District, Newton County, Georgia, being Lot 192, The Reserves at Lakewood Estates Subdivision, Unit Two, as per plat recorded in Plat Book 45, Page 196-207, Newton County, Georgia records, which recorded plat is incorporated herein by this reference and made a part of this description. Said property being known as 35 Klippel Drive according to the present system

of numbering property in Newton County, Georgia.

Parcel ID# 0012E 192 The debt secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Security Deed. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in the Security Deed and by law, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given).

Said property is commonly known as 35 Klippel Drive, Covington, GA 30016 together with all fixtures and personal property attached to and constituting a part of said property, if any. To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party (or parties) in possession of the subject property is (are): Robert Eleazer or tenant or tenants.

Wells Fargo Bank, NA is the entity or individual designated who shall have full authority to negotiate, amend and modify all terms of the mortgage.

Wells Fargo Bank, NA Loss Mitigation 3476 Stateview Boulevard Fort Mill, SC 29715 1-800-662-5014 Note, however, that such entity or individual is not required by law to negotiate, amend or modify the terms of the loan.

Said property will be sold subject to: (a) any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), (b) unpaid water or sewage bills that constitute a lien against the property whether due and payable or not yet due and payable and which may not be of record, (c) the right of redemption of any taxing authority, (d) any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, and (e) any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above.

The sale will be conducted subject to (1) confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code; and (2) final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Security Deed. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 9-13-172.1, which allows for certain procedures regarding the rescission of judicial and non-judicial sales in the State of Georgia, the Deed Under Power and other foreclosure documents may not be provided until final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan as provided immediately above.

Wells Fargo Bank, NA as agent and Attorney in Fact for Robert Eleazer Aldridge Connors, LLP, 15 Piedmont Center, 3575 Piedmont Road, N.E., Suite 500, Atlanta, Georgia 30305, (404) 994-7400.

1000-667507337A THIS LAW FIRM MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 1000667507337A Public Notice #107123 5/3,10,17,24,31

NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER, NEWTON COUNTY Pursuant to the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by Tabitha S Robertson to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as a nominee for Countrywide Home Loans, Inc dated 7/19/2004 and recorded in Deed Book 1723 Page 549, Newton County, Georgia records; as last transferred to or acquired

by Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, d/b/a Christiana Trust, not individually but as trustee for Pretium Mortgage Acquisition Trust, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of $ 80,190.00, 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 June 02, 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 19TH DISTRICT, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA, AND BEING SHOWN AS LOT 7B, COUNTRY CREEK SUBDIVISION, CONTAINING 1.322 ACRES, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 26, PAGE 275, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA, WHICH PLAT IS BY REFERENCE THERETO INCORPORATED HEREIN AND MADE A PART HEREOF FOR A MORE PARTICULAR AND COMPLETE DESCRIPTION. The debt secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Security Deed. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in the Security Deed and by law, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given).

Said property is commonly known as 250 Country Creek Road, Newborn, GA 30056 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): Tabitha S Robertson or tenant or tenants.

Rushmore Loan Management Services, LLC is the entity or individual designated who shall have full authority to negotiate, amend and modify all terms of the mortgage.

Rushmore Loan Services, LLC PO Box 52708 Irvine, CA 92619 888.504.7300

Management

Page 6D Sunday, May 17, 2015 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.

Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, d/b/a Christiana Trust, not individually but as trustee for Pretium Mortgage Acquisition Trust as agent and Attorney in Fact for Tabitha S Robertson Aldridge Connors, LLP, 15 Piedmont Center, 3575 Piedmont Road, N.E., Suite 500, Atlanta, Georgia 30305, (404) 994-7400.

1208-726A THIS LAW FIRM MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 1208-726A Public Notice #107166 5/3,10,17,24,31

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 July 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 Dr, 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.

1017-659137A THIS LAW FIRM MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 1017-659137A Public Notice #107219 5/10,17,24,31,6/7,14,21,28

The Covington News 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. 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 FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2007 1, MORTGAGE PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007 1 as Attorney in Fact for JANET CHARLES. THIS LAW FIRM IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 00000004790473 BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER LEVINE & BLOCK, LLP 15000 Surveyor Boulevard Addison, Texas 75001 Telephone: (972) 341 5398.

Public Notice #107192 5/10,17,24,31

Notice of Sale Under Power.

State of Georgia, County of NEWTON Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Deed to Secure Debt given by JANET CHARLES to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., (“MERS”), AS NOMINEE FOR FIRST FRANKLIN FINANCIAL CORP., AN OP. SUB. OF MLB&T CO., FSB , dated 02/08/2007, and Recorded on 02/12/2007 as Book No. 2381 and Page No. 538 554, NEWTON County, Georgia records, as last assigned to 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 FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2007 1, MORTGAGE PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007 1 (the Secured Creditor), by assignment, conveying the after described property to secure a Note of even date in the original principal amount of $103,920.00, with interest at the rate specified therein, there will be sold by the undersigned at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash at the NEWTON County Courthouse within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in June, 2015, the following described property: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH HOUSE AND ALL OTHER IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED THEREON, LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 9 OF THE 8TH AND 10TH DISTRICT OF NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA AND BEING LOT 56 OF OLD COVERED BRIDGE SUBDIVISION, PHASE ONE AS SHOWN ON PLAT OF OLD COVERED BRIDGE PHASE ONE AS SAME IS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 40, PAGE 91 94, NEWTON COUNTY RECORDS. THE DESCRIPTION OF SAID PROPERTY AS CONTAINED ON SAID PLAT IS HEREBY INCORPORATED HEREIN AND MADE AND ESSENTIAL PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE. The debt secured by said Deed to Secure Debt has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Deed to Secure Debt. Because the debt remains in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in the Deed to Secure Debt and by law, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given). 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 FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2007 1, MORTGAGE PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007 1 holds the duly endorsed Note and is the current assignee of the Security Deed to the property. NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE, LLC, acting on behalf of and, as necessary, in consultation with 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 FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2007 1, MORTGAGE PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007 1 (the current investor on the loan), is the entity with the full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the loan. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 44 14 162.2, NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE, LLC may be contacted at: NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE, LLC, 8950 CYPRESS WATERS BLVD., COPPELL, TX 75019, 877 450 8638. Please note that, pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 44 14 162.2, the secured creditor is not required to amend or modify the terms of the loan. To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party/ parties in possession of the subject property known as 20 ARTHURS LN, COVINGTON, GEORGIA 30016 is/are: JANET CHARLES or tenant/tenants. Said property will be sold subject to (a) any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), (b) any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, and (c) all matters of record superior to the Deed to Secure Debt first set out above, including, but not limited to, assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, easements, restrictions, covenants, etc.

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

STATE OF GEORGIA

NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER COUNTY OF NEWTON A default having occurred under the terms of the Promissory Note from LOUIS EDWARD ELDRIDGE to NEWTON FEDERAL BANK (in the original principal sum of $58,000.00) dated March 3, 2006, secured by a Deed to Secure Debt of even date therewith recorded in Deed Book 2134, pages 288292, Newton County Records, and the entire indebtedness having been declared due and payable as therein provided, under the powers contained in said deed and in accordance with the terms thereof, there will be sold on the courthouse steps in said county at public outcry, during the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in June, 2015, to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property, to wit: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 70 of the 10th Land District of Newton County, Georgia, as shown by plat of survey prepared by Richard Nutt, Registered Surveyor, dated 2/17/99, for the R.F. Ivey Estate, filed for record and recorded March 11, 1999, in Plat Book 32, Page 281, 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.

Less and except therefrom: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 70 of the 10th Land District of Newton County, Georgia, and being shown as that 0.59 acre tract located on State Road 81, as shown on that plat of survey prepared for Fred Ivey by Richard E. Nutt, Georgia R.L.S. #1797, dated 8/2/99 and recorded in Plat Book 33, Page 156, 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. This being the same property deeded from Freddie S. Ivey to Ruby L. Humphries and Johnnie C. Ivey, dated 8/20/99 and recorded in Deed Book 855, Page 147, Newton County Records; which has the address of 3127 Highway 81 South, Covington, GA Notice of the initiation of this proceeding has been given to the said LOUIS EDWARD ELDRIDGE as required by Georgia Laws 1981, p. 834 (O.C.G.A. Section 44-14162.1 et. seq.).

This property is being sold as the property of LOUIS EDWARD ELDRIDGE subject to unpaid ad valorem taxes. The proceeds of said sale shall be distributed in accordance with the terms of said Deed to Secure Debt.

NEWTON FEDERAL BANK, AS ATTORNEY-IN-FACT LOUIS EDWARD ELDRIDGE Alexander Royston, LLP Attorneys at Law 1121 Floyd Street Covington, GA 30014 Public Notice # 107099 5/10,17,24,31 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 Cheryl L Smith and James E Smith to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Home America Mortgage, Inc., its successors and assigns, in the original principal amount of $253,067.00 dated 08/17/2007, and recorded in Deed Book 2505, page 473, Newton County records, said Security Deed being last modified in Deed Book 3118, page 540, 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 June, 2015 by Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC, as Attorney-in-Fact for Cheryl L Smith and James E Smith the following described property: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 289 of the 1st District, Newton County, Georgia, and being shown as Lot 53 of Long Branch Meadows, Phase II, Unit I, on that plat of survey prepared by John F. Brewer, III, Georgia RLS # 2905, dated 12/14/2004, revised 6/21/2005, filed for record and recorded 7/13/2005 in Plat Book 43, Pages 110-116, public records of Newton County, Georgia, which plat is by reference thereto incorporated herein and made a part hereof.

Property known as: 100 Chimney Ridge Lane, Covington,

GA 30014

preceding paragraph.

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 Cheryl L Smith and James E Smith 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 lease 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 Cheryl L Smith and James E Smith.

Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC, as Attorney-in-fact for Cheryl L Smith and James E Smith.

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.

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. 15-00587-1 Public Notice #107198 5/3,10,17,24,31 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 APRIL MCCULLOUGH to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. dated September 11, 2009, filed for record September 18, 2009, and recorded in Deed Book 2756, Page 456, NEWTON County, Georgia Records. Said Deed to Secure Debt having been given to secure a Note dated September 11, 2009 in the original principal sum of ONE HUNDRED SIXTY FIVE THOUSAND AND 0/100 DOLLARS ($165,000.00), 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, or at such place as has or may be lawfully designated as an alternative location, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in June, 2015, the following described property: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 129, OF THE 9TH DISTRICT, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA, BEING LOT 99, OF HANLEY MILL, PHASE ONE, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 44, PAGE 147-151, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA RECORDS, SAID PLAT BEING INCORPORATED HEREIN AND MADE A PART HEREOF BY THIS REFERENCE. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is APRIL MCCULLOUGH or a tenant or tenants. Said property may more commonly be known as: 25 HANLEY MILL DRIVE, 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

As Attorney-in-Fact for APRIL MCCULLOUGH Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, PLLC 11675 Great Oaks Way, Suite 375 Alpharetta, GA 30022 Telephone: 770-393-4300 Fax: 770-393-4310 PH # 23972 This law firm is acting as a debt collector. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Public Notice #

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 CHERYL WATKINS to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR HOMESTAR FINANCIAL CORP. dated February 25, 2014, filed for record March 18, 2014, and recorded in Deed Book 3215, Page 164, NEWTON County, Georgia Records as last transferred to FIRST GUARANTY MORTGAGE CORPORATION by assignment recorded in Deed Book 3284, Page 171, NEWTON County, Georgia Records,. Said Deed to Secure Debt having been given to secure a Note dated February 25, 2014 in the original principal sum of ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY FIVE THOUSAND EIGHTY FIVE AND 0/100 DOLLARS ($185,085.00), 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, or at such place as has or may be lawfully designated as an alternative location, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in June, 2015, the following described property: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 186 OF THE 10TH DISTRICT, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA, BEING LOT 2, COOPER’S LAKE SUBDIVISION, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 47, PAGES 162-171, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA RECORDS, WHICH PLAT IS INCORPORATED HEREIN 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 CHERYL WATKINS or a tenant or tenants. Said property may more commonly be known as: 25 TREVERS LAKE DRIVE, 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 ROUNDPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING CORPORATION, 5016 PARKWAY PLAZA BLVD, CHARLOTTE, NC 28217; (877) 426-8805.

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.

FIRST GUARANTY MORTGAGE CORPORATION As Attorney-in-Fact for CHERYL WATKINS Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, PLLC 11675 Great Oaks Way, Suite 375 Alpharetta, GA 30022 Telephone: 770-393-4300 Fax: 770-393-4310 PH # 23536 This law firm is acting as a debt collector. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Public Notice #107122 4/26,5/3,10,17,24

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 KENNETH J. SINGLETON and AUTUMN C. SINGLETON to OMNI NATIONAL BANK dated February 24, 2009, filed for record March 3, 2009, and recorded in Deed Book 2693, Page 481, NEWTON County, Georgia Records as last transferred to MULTIBANK 2010-1 SFR VENURE, LLC by assignment recorded in Deed Book 2843, Page 351, NEWTON County, Georgia Records, corrective assignment recorded in Deed Book 3209, Page 528, NEWTON County, Georgia Records. Said Deed to Secure Debt having been given to secure a Note dated February 24, 2009 in the original principal sum of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY SEVEN THOUSAND SEVEN

HUNDRED AND 0/100 DOLLARS ($127,700.00), 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, or at such place as has or may be lawfully designated as an alternative location, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in June, 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 15, BARBERRY WOODS SUBDIVISION, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 43, PAGES 62-64, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA RECORDS, WHICH RECORDED PLAT IS INCORPORATED HEREIN AND MADE A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE BEING IMPROVED PROPERTY KNOWN AS 110 CORNUS DRIVE, COVINGTON, GEORGIA 30016.

PARCEL ID NUMBER: 0029C 015 To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is KENNETH J. SINGLETON and AUTUMN C. SINGLETON or a tenant or tenants. Said property may more commonly be known as: 110 CORNUS DRIVE, 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 ROUNDPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING CORPORATION, 5016 PARKWAY PLAZA BLVD, CHARLOTTE, NC 28217; (877) 426-8805.

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.

MULTIBANK VENTURE, LLC

2010-1

SFR

As Attorney-in-Fact for KENNETH J. SINGLETON AUTUMN C. SINGLETON Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, PLLC 11675 Great Oaks Way, Suite 375 Alpharetta, GA 30022 Telephone: 770-393-4300 Fax: 770-393-4310 PH # 23920 This law firm is acting as a debt collector. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Public Notice #107128 5/3,10,17,24,31

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 Angus Aberdeen to Westminster Mortgage Corporation dated December 5, 2001, and recorded in Deed Book 1140, Page 349, and Deed Book 2214, Page 333Deed Book 2569, Page 491, Newton County Records, said Security Deed having been last sold, assigned, transferred and conveyed to U.S. Bank Trust National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as Delaware trustee and U.S. Bank National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as Co-Trustee for Government Loan Securitization Trust 2011-FV1 by Assignment, securing a Note in the original principal amount of $149,994.00, 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, June 2, 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 132 of the 10th District, Newton County, Georgia, being Lot 6, Village Greene Subdivision, Phase 1 (One), as per plat recorded in Plat Book 21, Page 171, Newton County, Georgia Records, which plat is incorporated herein and made a part hereof by reference for a more particular and complete description.

Said property is known as 86 Kirkland Road, Covington, GA 30016, together with all fixtures and personal property attached to and

The Covington News 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 Angus Aberdeen, a/k/a Angus F. Aberdeen a/k/a Angus F.J. Aberdeen, successor in interest or tenant(s).

U.S. Bank Trust National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as Delaware trustee and U.S. Bank National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as Co-Trustee for Government Loan Securitization Trust 2011-FV1 as Attorney-in-Fact for Angus Aberdeen File no. 08-006713 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 #107127 5/3,10,17,24,31 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 Daniel Massey to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Taylor, Bean and Whitaker Mortgage Corp. dated February 14, 2007, and recorded in Deed Book 2387, Page 517, 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 $235,850.00, 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, June 2, 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 74 of the 10th District, Newton County, Georgia, being Lot 58, Unit Two of Clearbrook Estates Subdivision, as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 41, pages 78-79, Newton County, Georgia Records, which recorded plat is incorporated herein by reference and made a part of this description.

Said property is known as 515 Clearbrook 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 Daniel Massey, successor in interest or tenant(s).

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Attorney-in-Fact for Daniel Massey File no. 15-051797 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]

Corporation dated June 24, 2003, and recorded in Deed Book 1463, Page 390, 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 $143,400.00, 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, June 2, 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 37 of the 8th Land District of Newton County, Georgia and being shown as Lot 5, containing 1.14 acres, in accordance with that Final Plat for Harvey Corners prepared by Buhler & Associates, Inc., certified

by Robert M. Bubler, Georgia R.L.S. No. 1403, said plat being dated January 3, 2003 and recorded at Plat Book 39, page 99-100, Public Records of Newton Comity, Georgia and said plat is by reference thereto incorporated herein and made a part hereof for a more complete description of the captioned property.

Said property is known as 211 Harvey Road, Covington, GA 30016, together with all fixtures and personal property attached to and constituting a part of said property, if any.

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

The proceeds of said sale will be applied to the payment of said indebtedness and all expenses of said sale as provided in said Deed, and the balance, if any, will be distributed as provided by law.

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

The property is or may be in the possession of Gregory Owen Sullivan, successor in interest or tenant(s).

Wells Fargo Bank, NA as Attorney-in-Fact for Gregory Owen Sullivan File no. 15-051692 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. 0 5 / 0 3 , 05/10, 05/17, 05/24, 05/31, 2015 [FC-NOS] Public Notice #107132 5/3,10,17,24,31 STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF NEWTON NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER Because of a default in the payment of the indebtedness secured by a Security Deed executed by Jacqueline Lay to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Home America Mortgage, Inc. Corporation dated November 18, 2002, and recorded in Deed Book 1327, Page 350, Newton County Records, securing a Note in the original principal amount of $109,538.00, the holder thereof pursuant to said Deed and Note thereby secured has declared the entire amount of said indebtedness due and payable and, pursuant to the power of sale contained in said Deed, will on the first Tuesday, June 2, 2015, during the legal hours of sale, before the Courthouse door in said County, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, the property described in said Deed, to-wit: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 96 and 103 of the 9th District, Newton County, Georgia, and being designated as Lot 16 of Hunters Ridge Subdivision, Unit One, according to that final plat of survey of same prepared by Louie D. Patrick, GA RLS #1757, dated 09/12/01, and recorded in Plat Book 36, Page 221-224 Clerks Office, Newton, Superior Court, which plat is incorporated herein and made a part hereof by reference thereto for a more complete description of the property conveyed herein.

Said property is known as 170 Hunters Keep, Covington, GA 30014, together with all fixtures and personal property attached to and constituting a part of said property, if any.

STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF NEWTON NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER

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.

Because of a default in the payment of the indebtedness secured by a Security Deed executed by Gregory Owen Sullivan to Sun America Mortgage

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

Public Notice #107162 5/3,10,17,24,31

Sunday, May 17, 2015 Page 7D distributed as provided by law.

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

The property is or may be in the possession of Jacqueline Lay, successor in interest or tenant(s).

Wells Fargo Bank, NA as Attorney-in-Fact for Jacqueline Lay File no. 14-049173 SHAPIRO, SWERTFEGER & HASTY, LLP* Attorneys and Counselors at Law 2872 Woodcock Blvd., Suite 100 Atlanta, GA 30341-3941 (770) 220-2535/KLM www.swertfeger.net *THE LAW FIRM IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. [FC-NOS] Public Notice #107129 5/3,10,17,24,31 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 Marion J. Jordan to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Home America Mortgage and its successors and assigns dated October 21, 2004, and recorded in Deed Book 1778, Page 501, Newton County Records, securing a Note in the original principal amount of $126,514.00, 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, June 2, 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 4, 10th District, Newton County, Georgia, and being shown as Lot 12, Stoneview Estates, on a plat of survey of same recorded in Plat Book 27, Page 44, public records of Newton County, Georgia, which plat is by reference thereto incorporated herein and made a part hereof for a more particular and complete description.

Said property is known as 65 Stoneview Cir, 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 Marion J. Jordan, successor in interest or tenant(s).

Selene Finance LP as Attorneyin-Fact for Marion J. Jordan File no. 15-051460 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. 0 5 / 0 6 , 05/13, 05/20, 05/27, 2015 [FC-NOS] Public Notice #107199 5/3,10,17,24,31

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 Raymond L. Carter, Jr. to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Infinity Mortgage Corporation D/B/A ResCom Financial dated June 25, 2004, and recorded in Deed Book 1704, Page 321, 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 $63,696.00, 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, June 2, 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 263, 9TH DISTRICT, NEWTON

COUNTY, AND BEING SHOWN AS LOT X-45 OF SETTLERS GROVE SUBDIVISION ACCORDING TO PLAT OF SURVEY FOR TONY L. JAMES & DEBRA B. JAMES, DATED MARCH 19, 1992, BY LOUIE D. PATRICK, GA RLS NO. 1757, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 25, PAGE 295, NEWTON COUNTY RECORDS, THE SAME INCORPORATED HEREIN AND MADE A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE. Said property is known as 10129 Straphinge Trail NE, 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 Raymond L. Carter, Jr., successor in interest or tenant(s).

Wells Fargo Bank, NA as Attorney-in-Fact for Raymond L. Carter, Jr. File no. 15-050780 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 #107130 5/3,10,17,24,31 STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF NEWTON NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER Because of a default in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain Security Deed, dated January 20, 2007, executed by Ivan W. Truitt and Tracy S. Truitt to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. as nominee for New State Mortgage Co., LLC, recorded in Deed Book 2376, Page 102, Newton County, Georgia Deed Records, and securing a Note in the original principal amount of $181,000.00, said Security Deed last having been assigned to U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STANWICH MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2012-6, the current holder thereof, has declared the entire amount of said indebtedness evidenced by the Note immediately due and payable and, pursuant to the power of sale contained in said Security Deed, will, on the first Tuesday in June, 2015 to-wit: June 2, 2015, during the legal hours of sale, before the Newton County Courthouse door, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, the following described real property: A CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND IN NEWTON COUNTY, IN THE STATE OF GEORGIA, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING LAND LOT 166 OF THE 10TH DISTEICT, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA BEING LOT 36 OF BERMUDA. RUN, UNIT TWO, ACCORDING TO PLAT RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 33, PAGES 207-209, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA RECORDS, WHICH PLAT IS INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE THERETO FOR A MORE ACCURATE AND COMPLETE DESCRIPTION. THIS CONVEYANCE IS MADE SUBJECT TO ALL ZOING ORDINANCES, EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD AFFECTING SAID BARGAINED PREMISES. The aforedescribed real property is also known as 40 Bermuda Way, Covington, GA 30016, according to the present system of numbering houses in Newton County, Georgia.

This sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit as to the amount and status of the loan with the holder of the Security Deed, including but not limited to, a determination that the borrower has not reinstated the loan prior to the foreclosure sale.

The name, address and telephone number of the individual or entity with full authority to negotiate, amend and modify all terms of the Note and Security Deed is BSI Financial Services, Inc., 314 S. Franklin St., 2nd Floor, Titusville, PA 16354. The telephone number is 1-800-327-7861.

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

To the extent that said real property is comprised of more than one parcel, said real property will

be sold in one or more parcels and in such order as the holder of the Security Deed may determine.

Upon information and belief, said real property is presently in the possession or control of IVAN W. TRUITT AND TRACY S. TRUITT and the proceeds of said sale will be applied to the payment of said indebtedness and all the expenses of said sale, including attorney’s fees, all as provided in said Security Deed and the excess proceeds, if any, will be distributed as provided by law.

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STANWICH MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2012-6 as Attorney-in-Fact for IVAN W. TRUITT AND TRACY S. TRUITT Ellis, Painter, Ratterree & Adams LLP 2 East Bryan Street, 10th Floor Savannah, Georgia 31401 (912) 233-9700 THIS LAW FIRM MAY BE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Public Notice #107152 5/3,10,17,24,31

STATE OF GEORGIA NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER COUNTY OF NEWTON A default having occurred under the terms of the Promissory Note from PATSY MCDONALD to NEWTON FEDERAL BANK (in the original principal sum of $89,000.00) dated April 30, 2008, secured by a Security Deed of even date therewith recorded in Deed Book 2602, pages 362-372, Newton County Records, and the entire indebtedness having been declared due and payable as therein provided, under the powers contained in said deed and in accordance with the terms thereof, there will be sold on the courthouse steps in said county at public outcry, during the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in June, 2015, to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property, to wit: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in the Town of Oxford in Land Lot 288 of the 9th Land District of Newton County, Georgia, and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING on the southeasterly limit of the right of way of Asbury Street at an iron pin 210.5 feet as measured North 21 degrees 05 minutes East along said right of way from its intersection with the northerly limit of the right of way of Clark Street; thence from said point of beginning, North 21 degrees 05 minutes East along said right of way of Asbury Street a distance of 95.8 feet to an iron pin; thence North 89 degrees 01 minute 20 seconds East a distance of 135.1 feet to an iron pin; thence South 00 degrees 17 minutes 20 seconds East a distance of 92.5 feet to an iron pin; thence North 89 degrees 42 minutes 30 seconds West a distance of 170.0 feet to an iron pin and the POINT OF BEGINNING, being improved property known as 106 Asbury Street according to the present system of numbering houses in Oxford, Georgia. Subject to that Boundary Line Agreement dated 1/29/88 and recorded in Deed Book 306, page 20, aforesaid records.

Notice of the initiation of this proceeding has been given to ANDREA MCDONALD HOCHWATER, EXECUTRIX OF THE ESTATE OF PATSY MCDONALD, DECEASED, as required by Georgia Laws 1981, p.

834 (O.C.G.A. Section 44-14-162.1 et. seq.).

This property is being sold as the property of PATSY MCDONALD subject to unpaid ad valorem taxes.

The proceeds of said sale shall be distributed in accordance with the terms of said Security Deed.

NEWTON FEDERAL BANK, AS ATTORNEY-IN-FACT FOR PATSY MCDONALD Alexander Royston, LLP Attorneys at Law 1121 Floyd Street Covington, GA 30014 Public Notice #107218 5/10,17,24,31 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 Calvin M. Patterson to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc., and its successors and assigns dated August 17, 2012, and recorded in Deed Book 3038, Page 458, 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 $94,261.00, 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, June 2, 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 100 of the 10th District, Newton County, Georgia, being Lot 37, Unit Three of Ashley Meadows Subdivision, as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 42, page 145-148, Newton County, Georgia Records, which recorded plat is incorporated herein by reference and made a part of this description.

Said property is known as 340 Sunflower Lane, 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 Calvin M. Patterson, successor in interest or tenant(s).

Nationstar Mortgage LLC as Attorney-in-Fact for Calvin M. Patterson File no. 14-050118 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. 0 5 / 0 3 , 05/10, 05/17, 05/24, 05/31, 2015 [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 #107179 5/3,10,17,24,31

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, June 2, 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

Page 8D Sunday, May 17, 2015 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 #107163 5/3,10,17,24,31 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, June 2, 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 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 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. 0 5 / 0 3 , 05/10, 05/17, 05/24, 05/31, 2015 [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 #107165 5/3,10,17,24,31

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 Paula Owens NKA Paula Baumann to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Homecomings Financial Network, Inc. and its successors and assigns dated June 6, 2002, and recorded in Deed Book 1232, Page 565, 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 $53,250.00, 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, June 2, 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 70 OF THE 8TH DISTRICT, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA, BEING LOT 9, UNIT ONE, RIVERWOOD LANDING SUBDIVISION, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 20, PAGE 294, NEWTON COUNTY,

GEORGIA RECORDS, TO WHICH PLAT REFERENCE IS MADE FOR A MORE DETAILED DESCRIPTION. Said property is known as 90 White Birch 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 Covington News Book 12, page 14, Newton County, Georgia Records, said subdivision being re-named at Deed Book 303, page 118, Newton County, Georgia Records, which plat is incorporated herein and made a part hereof by reference, and being improved property known as 85 Melton Way, Covington, Georgia. Assessor’s Parcel No: 00020-00000-070000 MR/bdr1 6/2/15 Our file no.

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Public Notice Notice of Intent to Incorporate Notice is given that Articles of Incorporation which will incorporate Grand Slam Pest Control, Inc. have been delivered to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Georgia Business Corporation Code.

(O.C.G.A. §14-2-201.1) The initial registered office of the corporation is will be located at 40 Alison Trail, Covington, Newton County, Georgia 30014 and it’s initial registered agent at such address is Darrell Tanner.

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.

Public Notice #107246 5/10,17

The property is or may be in the possession of Paula Baumann, a/k/a Paula Owens, successor in interest or tenant(s).

ANNA KEA TARLETON CAMP, Plaintiff

Nationstar Mortgage LLC as Attorney-in-Fact for Paula Owens NKA Paula Baumann

THOMAS CHASE SR., Defendent

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CIVIL ACTION FILE NO. 2015-CV-0751-1

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 #107164 5/3,10,17,24,31

Public Hearings NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER GEORGIA, NEWTON COUNTY THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by Sharon Diggs FKA Sharon Price to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., dated May 7, 2011, recorded in Deed Book 2907, Page 478, Newton County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC by assignment recorded in Deed Book 3259, Page 145, Newton County, Georgia Records, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of SIXTY-THREE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY-ONE AND 0/100 DOLLARS ($63,271.00), 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 June, 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. Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC is the holder of the Security Deed to the property in accordance with OCGA § 44-14-162.2. The entity that has full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the mortgage with the debtor is: Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC, 4425 Ponce De Leon Blvd 5th Floor, Coral Gables, FL 33146 954590-7631. To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is Vanequa R. Jenkins or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 85 Melton Way, Covington, Georgia 30016. The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the security deed. Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC as Attorney in Fact for Sharon Diggs FKA Sharon Price 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 the 10th District of the 547th Georgia Military District of Newton County, Georgia, being Lot 19-N of Barrington Subdivision as recorded in Plat

PUBLICATION To Defendant Carolyn J. Penland (“Defendant”): Please take notice that Plaintiff CML-GA Social Circle, LLC (“Plantiff”) has filed a summons and a Complaint in the Superior Court of Newton County, Georgia in the above-captioned case.

By Order of this Court, Service

by Publication was authorized on March 4, 2015, by the Honorable Eugene M. Benton, and filed on March 17, 2015 with the Court, Defendant is hereby commanded to file an Answer to the Complaint within 30 days of the date of the Order of Service by Publication with the Clerk of Superior Court of Newton County, 1132 Usher Street, Room 338, Covington, GA 30014, and serve a copy of the Answer on Plantiff’s attorney, David S. Klein, Weissman, Nowack, Curry & Wilco, P.C., One Alliance Center, 4th Floor, 3500 Lenox Road, Atlanta, Georgia 30326.

Witness, the Hon. Eugene M. Benton, Judge of the Superior Court of Newton County.

This, the 29th day if April, 2015.

Public Notice #107222 5/10,17,24,31

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF NEWTON, STATE OF GEORGIA

NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA MCDOWELL COUNTY In the District Court (File #: 15-JT46)

VS WILLMOTH,

AMANDA MULL URVANT Petitioner JOSHUA URVANT Respondent

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION TO: GREGORY STEPHEN CAMP, legal father of Layla Rose Camp You are hereby notified that the above-styled action was filed

by Plaintiff against Defendant seeking to establish paternity and legitimation, custody, child support, and a parenting plan for the minor child of the parties, Layla Rose Camp. Such action was filed on April 16, 2015, and that by reason of an order for service of notice by publication orderd by the Court on April 22, 2015, you are hereby commanded and required to fild with the Clerk of said Court and serve upon William F. Todd, Jr., Plaintiff’s Attorney, whose address is: WILLIAM F. TODD, JR. P.O. BOX 80519 Conyers, GA 30013 Any objection or intervention in such action concerning establishing the paternity and legitimation, custody, child support, and parenting plan for said minor child, filing said objection or intervention to the Complaint with sixty(60) days of April 22, 2015/ WITNESS the Honorable Eugene M. Benton, Judge of said Court.

This the 22nd day of April,2015 /s/ Linda D. Hays Clerk of Superior Court of Newton County Public Notice #107173 5/3,10,17,24

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEWTON COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA

TO: JOSHUA URVANT Take notice that a petition seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action.

The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: Termination of your Parental Rights as to the minor child, BLADE JAMES MULL, born January 6, 2014.

You are summoned and notified to answer this petition, which has been filed for the purpose of terminating the parental rights to the above-named child. You must prepare and file with the Clerk of Superior Court of the county named above a written answer to the petition within 40 days after the first publication of this notice of service.

The date within which you must prepare and file this answer is June 17th 2015. You must also serve a copy of the answer on the petitioner or his attorney. If you fail to file an answer, your parental rights may be terminated at the hearing of this matter. The petitioner will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in the petition.

You are also entitled to attend any hearing affecting your parental rights. Parents are entitled to have counsel appointed by the Court if they cannot afford one, provided that they request such counsel at or before the time of a hearing on this matter. Parents may contact the Clerk of Superior Court immediately to request counsel. This is a new case and any attorney appointed previously will not represent the parent in this proceeding unless ordered by the Court.

Notice of date, time and place of hearing will be mailed to you by the Clerk of Superior Court upon filing of the answer.

Civil Action File No. 2015CV823-5 JODY S. RICHARDSON, Plaintiff, v.

WILLIAM F. ELLIOTT, as Administrator of the Estate of EDI RODRIGUEZ, Deceased; JOHN DOE, as the Executor of The Estate of EDI RODRIGUEZ, Deceased; and JANE DOE, as the Executrix, of the Estate of EDI RODRIGUEZ, Deceased Defendants,

Note to parents: You are advised that if counsel is appointed for you, you may become liable for repayment of attorney fees, and a judgment for the amount of such fees may be entered against you.

This the 29th day of April 2015.

A. MICHAEL EDWARDS Attorney for Petitioner 137 Logan Street Marion NC 28752 (828) 652-8011 Public Notice #107188 5/3,10,17

NOTICE OF SUMMONS TO: JOHN DOE and JANE DOE, Defendants Named Above: You are hereby notified that the above-styled action seeking monetary damages was filed against you in said court on April 27, 2015, and that by reason of an Order for service of Summons by publication entered by the court on May 1,2015, you are hereby commanded and required to file with the Clerk of said Court and serve upon John W. Sherrod, Plaintiffs attorney, whose address is P.O. Box 1154, Douglasville, Georgia 30133-1154, an Answer to the Complaint within (60) days of the date of the Order for service by publication. If you fail to do so, judgment by default will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint Witness the Honorable W. Kendall Wynne, Jr., Judge of said Court.

This the 1st day of May, 2015 Linda D. Hays Clerk, Superior Court Newton County, Gerogia

IN RE: BLADE JAMES MULL a minor child

of

Public Notice #107224 5/10,17,24,31

Public Notice Notice is hereby given that at 6:30 p.m. on May 18, 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 PROVISIONS OF TITLE 16 OF THE SAID CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE PURPOSE OF AMENDING SECTION 16.16.030 (SPACE DIMENSIONS TABLE) OF CHAPTER 16.16 (STANDARD ZONING DISTRICTS) 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 5th day of May, 2015.

THE CITY OF COVINGTON Audra M.

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Unit 292 Julie McGaughey, Unit 326 Mary Nolley, Unit 347 Janie Kelly, Unit 371 Justin Lummus, Unit 372 Telly Shaw,

PUBLIC SALE

Unit 388 Connie Bunn, Unit 415 Lykeshaw Smith,

Notice is hereby given that Dixie Self Storage located at 1447 Access Road, Covington, Ga. 30014. The Undersigned intend to sell household goods and personal property to enforce imposed lien on said property pursuant to the Georgia Self Storage Facility Act, Georgia Code Section 10-1-210 to 10-4-215. The undersigned will sell at Public Sale to the highest bidder on April 27, 2015 at 10:30 A.M. CASH ONLY, will be accepted at the time of purchase.

Unit 434 Ann Vines,

Unit 1009, Janice Demetress Owens, Household Goods, Furniture, Boxes

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Unit 6023, Alexis M. Emanuel, Household Goods, Furniture, Boxes Unit 6037, Charles D. Collins, Household Goods, Furniture, Boxes Sale is subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between Owners and obligated party. We reserve the right to refuse any Bid. Call 770-770-3039.

Public Notice #107251 5/17,24 PUBLIC/LEGAL NOTICE An Annexation Petition has been filed with the Porterdale City Council regarding that property belonging to C. Lewis Bailey, Sr. whose address is 862 Bailey Rd, Young Harris, GA 30582.

Legal Description: All that tract or parcel of land laying and being in Newton County, Georgia, on the West Side and near Porterdale, containing three (3) acres. Bounded in the South by the Covington and McDonough Public Road, East by lands of Bibb Manufacturing Company, West by lands of now or formerly Bob Lee and North by lands if now or formerly Claude Bailey. For more detailed description see copy of plat made January 12, 1917 by A.D. Adams, County Surveyor, recorded in Book 13, passage 571, Newton County, Georgia records.

Said property is located on Hwy 81 and is presently zoned R3 (county) and the petitioner asks that this property be rezoned G-C (city).

Said property is approximately .5 acres. A public hearing will be held by the Zoning Commission at the Porterdale City Hall located at 2400 Main Street Porterdale, GA. on the 21st day of May 2015 at 7:00 P.M. A public hearing for the first and second readings of the proposed annexation ordinance will be heard by the Porterdale City Council at the Porterdale City Hall located at 2400 Main Street Porterdale, GA. on the 28th day of May 2015 at 6:30 P.M. A final public hearing for the reading of the ordinance will be held by the Porterdale City Council at City Hall located at 2400 Main Street, Porterdale, GA on the 1st day of June 2015 at 6:30 P.M. A final hearing for zoning will be held by the Porterdale City Council at City Hall located at 2400 Main Street Porterdale, GA. on the 1st day of June 2015 at 6:30 P.M. Any opponent of a rezoning action that has made with two years immediately proceeding the filing of the rezoning action, campaign contributions aggregating $250.00 or more to a local government official that will consider the application, must file a disclosure with the Zoning Commission showing: (a) The name and official position of the City Official to whom the contribution was made; and, (b) The dollar amount and description of each campaign contribution made to the city official. The disclosure shall be filed at least five calendar days prior to the public hearing on the zoning application. Those objecting to this petition should be present to voice their objections.

Public Notice #107195 5/3,10

Public Sales Auctions

Unit 435 Brenda Nettles, Unit 439 Archell Williams, Unit 452 Brandon Fox, Unit 478 Brent Henley, Unit 483 William Bullard Public Notice #107227 5/10,17 NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION

Payment of storage fees at SPEEDY Storage will take place on Saturday, 2222 HWY 212, Covington, GA. 30016. The personal effects and household

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belonging

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: Scott Mcrae- Unit 30 Ryan Jordan- Unit 19 Public Notice #107228 5/10,17 Public Auction In accordance with Georgia Law 40-11-2: The following described vehicle has been abandoned at: OFO13 Inc. 28 Hemlock Street Porterdale,

GA

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CAROLYN J. PENLAND, MICHAEL J. PENLAND, RUTHERFORD GROUP, INC., BARRY BEDINGFIELD, GEORGIA TIMBER, LLC, and REDCEDAR, LLC, Defendants.

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presently stored at said location.

Vehicle will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder on May 30, 2015 @ 12 pm. 2007 Toyota Yaris.

Vin #JTDBT923271091952 Public Notice #107160 5/17,24

Trade Names APPLICATION TO REGISTER A BUSINESS TO BE CONDUCTED UNDER TRADE NAME, PARTNERSHIP OR OTHERS STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF NEWTON The undersigned does hereby certify that Billy F. Malcolm Jr. conducting a business as Georgia Retirement Council in the City of Covington County of Newton, in the State of Georgia, under the name of Georgia Retirement Council and that the nature of the business is financial and estate planning and that the names and address of the persons, firms or partnership owning and carrying on said trade or business are: Billy F Malcolm Jr 2145-c Pace St Covington, Ga 30014 Frank Malcolm 2145-c Pace St Covington, Ga 30014 Rick Carnes 315 Resource Pkwy Winder, Ga 30680 David Bell 425 Jennifer Springs Dr Monroe, Ga 30656 /s/ Billy F Malcolm Jr Owner Public Notice #107256 5/17,24

NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION A Public Auction for the non- Payment of storage fees at Covington Stor-It will take place on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 AT 12pm online at WWW. STORAGETREASURES.COM. 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: Unit 105 Damani Allen, Unit 107 William Whitaker, Unit 111 Larenzo Hardeman, Unit 135 Colleen EdwardsJohnson, Unit 176 Kathrina Gold, Unit 207 Theresa Banks, Unit 253A Cynthia Brown, Unit 260XX William Rutherford,

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