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Elections for the position of Covington mayor and three of the city’s council seats may not be until November, but the first political salvo was fired at Monday night’s council meeting, some five months before the Nov. 3 election day. Councilmen Keith Dalton and Chris Smith made first and seconds, respectively, for a motion to remove a part of the city’s Defined Benefit Plan that could have a direct effect on the 2015 municipal elections. Dalton moved to strike Provision 5.15, Section A, making it so a retired city employee would not have his or her retirement benefits suspended if they were to be rehired or elected to come back with the city. Prior to Monday’s vote, which passed Dalton’s motion 3-2, a retired employee could not be paid by the city if rehired or elected while earning retirement benefits. Dalton, who serves on the city’s pension committee, said the provision was a rule that was enacted in the 1970’s and was called “archaic” by one of the members of the committee. “If you worked here and started drawing retirement it puts a restriction on you that you couldn’t run for city council and be treated like anybody else would,” Dalton said. Councilwoman Ocie Franklin then requested a discussion before it was passed, stating “This was something that was sprung on a lot of us who did not know or understand. I want everyone to have an opinion and know what they would think.” There were many opinions on the controversial matter, including that of Mayor Ronnie Johnston, who referenced his experience of running a company in the private sector and dealing with paying out retirement plans and pensions. “I do think it is our responsibility as a
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What’s next for Newton landfill? MERIS LUTZ mlutz@covnews.com
Commissioner John Douglas said it was time to "cut the cord" with Green Hill P3 and explore a "good, local solution" to the county's solid waste problems during Tuesday night's Board of Commissioners meeting. The county had been in talks to lease the landfill to Green Hill as part of a wider settlement with the East Georgia Land & Development Company until public backlash against the prospect of a private, regional landfill forced the board to reconsider. Douglas said that since the deal has been "clarified," he would like to take the Green Hill proposal off the table and requested that it be placed on the next agenda for an up or down vote. "Since that clarification, the citizens raised objections for a number of reasons," he said. "We were told that the Yellow River would be endangered, that the residents of the area could not stand a mountain of trash in their backyards, that the city of Porterdale would be adversely affected...all these concerns were right on target." "After long thought, listening to citizens, and examining the issues, I decided not to support keeping Green Hill P3 for consideration," he said, provoking a round of applause from the audience. "I believe it is time to cut the cord with them and move on to a good, local solution to our landfill," he continued. "I think it's time for our citizens to know where we
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The Covington News looks at recent issues customers have had with the Mr. Transmission on Hwy. 278. Darrell Everidge / The Covington News
Shifty Business Angry customers say Mr. Transmission took their money and left them in a lurch MERIS LUTZ mlutz@covnews.com
The stories seem to follow a pattern. The customer drops off a vehicle at Mr. Transmission on Highway 278. Owner Linda Aguebor is friendly and solicitous, offering to work within their budget and steering them towards title loans to pay for repair if they can’t afford it. Sometimes, several hundred dollars are paid up front. Then weeks go by, sometimes months. Aguebor insists that she just needs a few more days, another week. She blames her manager, Robert Pace. Then she demands more money. An argument ensues; sometimes the vehicle disappears, sometimes it’s grudgingly handed over with greasy boxes of parts that have been ripped out. Aguebor and her businesses, Mr. Transmission and Sweet Hill Automotive, have been sued by at least 10 different individuals and businesses over the past three years. The Covington Mr. Transmission was given an F by the Better Business Bureau, and online reviews are grim. But people continue to take their cars there, trusting in the Mr. Transmission national brand. In April, Aguebor was arrested for theft by deception in a case filed by Shawanda Eubanks, who lost her job and her home after Aguebor refused to hand over her vehicle until she paid more than $3,000 for work that Eubanks claims she never authorized. “They took everything out of my car, the engine, everything,” said Eubanks, who was travelling from her home in Aiken, South Carolina, to Atlanta when her car broke down on I-20. “She said ‘it’s in my shop, I can do whatever I want to…because you
gave me your birthday’.” When Eubanks could no longer afford rent in Aiken, she had to send her daughter to live with her mother so that the girl wouldn’t have to change schools. Now, Eubanks lives in Atlanta with her brother as she continues to fight the case. “Given the fact that I lost my job and my home, I couldn’t even give you an estimate [of damages],” she said. “She has turned my world upside down and inside out.” Aguebor would eventually remove Eubanks’ car from Mr. Transmission and declare it abandoned in Gwinnett County. Eubanks said that when her brother called Aguebor pretending to be in the market for a used car, Aguebor offered to sell him Eubanks’. “I really wanted my car back, but now I’m really scared to get it back,” Eubanks said. “What if she’s done something so that my car will never work again?” The District Attorney’s office said the case is with victims’ services and that the DA has not yet decided whether to pursue it. It would hardly be the first time Aguebor has found herself in trouble with the law. In 2013, she was charged with theft by deception and perjury, but the DA moved to dismiss the case “nolle prosse” after a settlement was reached with the plaintiffs. Furquan Stafford, who, along with his wife, Sheila, filed those criminal charges, said two years later, the family is still struggling to recover. Without a vehicle to take their daughter to school, the Staffords were forced to place her with Sheila Stafford’s mother, who was not able to provide the same level of supervision, Furquan Stafford said. “She has not been on the right path since,” Stafford said of the girl.
“As a man, to tell my wife that we don’t have a car, to work hard to save up money and then to go through all this, it was just traumatizing,” Stafford said, struggling to hold back tears. “The impact that she [Aguebor] is having on people’s lives goes beyond dollars and cents.” Just a year earlier, in 2012, AAMCO Transmission, Inc. terminated a franchise agreement with Aguebor after a company investigation into her Athens branch discovered that she was engaging in “fraudulent and deceptive practices,” according to court documents. These practices included using “junkyard” units in supposedly rebuilt transmissions, engines and torque converters; representing to customers that work was performed when it was not; and representing to customers that parts were replaced that were not. When she continued to operate under the AAMCO name, the company sued her. The two parties settled and Aguebor vacated the property. Around this time, she established a local franchise of Mr. Transmission in Covington. Allison Woodard, who won a civil suit against Aguebor over a year ago, called her experience with Mr. Transmission “horrific.” “[My car] was supposed to be ready in three days, but she would say ‘oh, a little more time’ and it never got ready,” recalled Woodard. Over the next month, Woodard kept calling about her car. “I had to call the Sheriff just to get them to release my car,” she said. “They threw parts everywhere, and didn’t even give me
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Publisher retires from The News STAFF REPORTS news@covnews.com
T. Pat Cavanaugh, publisher of The Covington News, The Rockdale News, and their respective digital products, has announced his retirement from The Cavanaugh News Company. A veteran of 50 years in the newspaper business, Cavanaugh started as a delivery person while in his teens and worked his way up the career ladder. He has served as publisher of multiple publications in various locations, and at one time owned his own newspaper.
He came to The Covington News as general manager in 2008 and subsequently was promoted to publisher. The Rockdale News started publication in 2011 and Cavanaugh has been its only publisher. Cavanaugh also has overseen the expansion of digital efforts and online sites for both publications, as well as the introduction of various new print products. Cavanaugh helped guide The Covington News through the economic downturn the community saw in 2008 and the pending arrival of Baxter. “We thank Pat Cavanaugh for all his efforts with both The Covington News and The Rockdale News,” said Morris Multimedia Regional Manager Charles Hill Morris. “We wish him the best of
luck, and know he will have success in his future endeavors.” Cavanaugh has also been extremely involved in the communities of both Newton and Rockdale counties. He has been a member of the Rotary Club of Covington and the Rockdale Rotary Club, served on Covington’s Main Street Board, was Rockdale County’s Chamber of Commerce President for 2014-15, been a board member of the Barksdale Boys and Girls Club and served on the Rockdale County Superintendent’s Advisory Council. No new publisher has been named for The News. Editor Bryan Fazio will continue to represent the newspaper in the community pending the naming of a publisher.
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Taking its place on the Square, near the obelisk memorializing Newton County residents who had given their lives for their country, and the Civil War monument with its soldier turned to face west, symbolizing the fading of the Confederacy, a sign marking the passage of Sherman’s Army through Covington was dedicated on Wednesday morning. On hand for the dedication were local community leaders, members of the Newton County Historical Society, those interested in history and the executive director of the Civil War Heritage Trails. “Thirteen thousand uninvited guests came down Floyd Avenue,” Stephen Longcrier told those gathered, referring to the troops of the 14th Corps of the Federal Army. “Flags were flying. Bands were playing ‘Hail Columbia’ and ‘The Star Spangled Banner, both unofficial national anthems.” Part of Sherman’s Army, the 14th Corps entered Covington after scouts reported the town was unfortified. The interpretive marker on Cov-
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ington Square tells the story of that day in November 1864 when Sherman’s troops marched through town, as well as the story of the two Federal cavalry raids that same summer. Longcrier thanked past and present Newton County Board of Commissioners for helping fund the project through Newton County, and later, giving the okay to erect the sign. He also thanked Covington city officials for their support, the county’s current and previous tourism directors, and the Newton County Historical Society. Covington and Newton County were the first to sign on when the trail markers were first proposed 15 years ago, he said. “It’s been a long trip to getting a marker here,” said Betsy Morehouse, president of the Newton County Historical Society. “Covington has its marker; Oxford has there. Someone can get in their car and follow Sherman’s path [through Georgia].” Jim Watterson, a former president of the historical society and currently a member of the Oxford Historical Shrine Society, said, “Time is an unusual thing. It’s a thread strong from one thing to another and the longer it goes on, the thinner it gets.”
He said that the events that happened in Newton County in 1864 are not well known. “So much of these events remain unwritten. If it wasn’t for these markers, we would forget.” Interpretive markers have already been dedicated in Oxford and Social Circle. With the installation of the Covington marker, the Civil Wars Heritage Trail route through Newton County is now complete. In all, there will be 65 markers that follow the right and left wings of Sherman’s army from Atlanta to Savannah. The routes are accessible by car. The March to the Sea is one of the routes that trace significant Civil War events and stories through Georgia. The routes cover six regions— the Atlanta Campaign, stretching between Chattanooga and Atlanta; Northeast Georgia; Wilson’s Raid covering an area from the middle of the Georgia/Alabama border to just east of I-75, including Macon; Jefferson Davis, which marks the Confederate President’s route south at the end of the war; and South Georgia. Longcrier said the Heritage Trail project is an educational program as well as a tourist draw. It’s estimated that, when complete, the six routes could add $300 million a year in new tourism.
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The Ian Somerhalder Foundation (ISF) held dinner at Worthington Manor, also known to Vampire Diaries fans as the Lockwood Mansion, on Saturday, May 16. Ian Somerhalder, star of the Vampire Diaries and a founder of the organization, was the key speaker for the evening. ISF aims to empower, educate and collaborate with people and projects to positively impact the planet and its creatures. The ISF dinner was part of a contest and fundraiser organized by Omaze and was attended by contest donors. The generous donations raised will help fund ISF programs such as the Louisiana Sanctuary Development and the ISF medical emergency animal grants – grants that have directly benefitted rescues in the Covington area. One grantee, a recue dog named Patricia, attended the Vampire Diaries
Finale event on the Covington Square on Thursday, May 14 with ISF representatives. Patricia was adopted that evening. “We support the mission of ISF and were happy to open Worthington Manor – or should I say, the Lockwood Mansion – for such a worthy cause,” said Benjamin Dameron who, along with Ralph Miller, owns the historic home on East Street. “Ian’s speech at dinner was inspiring, and we were proud to play a part in making these donors’ dream of meeting him come true.” Also integral to the ISF dinner were local residents Jessica and Travis Lowery, owners of Vampire Stalkers. In addition to working with Somerhalder and his cast mates for their tours, the Lowerys volunteer with ISF. For more information on ISF, the organization’s mission and work to benefit animals and the environment, visit www.ISfoundation.com.
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Learning about food Last year, when Bill Hooson and Andrew Norman approached Bea Jackson Project Thrive’s proposal to build raised garden beds on the Washington Street Community Center’s [https://www.facebook.com/pages/Washington-Street-Community-Center/386730216170] grounds, the board and strategic planning committee members were thrilled. “We thought it was neat because it encompassed the citizens in the area,” said Jackson, Executive Director of the center. “We reached out to the community to see who might be interested in this [project] teaching kids about food and healthy eating.” Hooson, a retired YMCA executive, said the idea for Project Thrive came after he read an article about, Ceres , a Northern California program that works with communities to raise healthy food for people dealing with illnesses such as cancer. “All the food was organically grown, and they involved teenagers in the growing and preparation of it,” he said. “I thought let’s see what I can do to work with a pilot project [like that]. “W e believe there’s all kind of space right here in Newton County [and] we think it would be great to have community organizations, churches, homeowner associations to be able to put a community gardens.” Hooson said he and Norman had the expertise to teach people how to build garden spaces, plant, tend and harvest plants, and prepare and preserve the bounty. Over the next year, Project Thrive and Washington Street Community Center raised money to start the project. At the community center, Jackson said, the children were taught about biology and eco-systems, learning about photosynthesis and how plants grow. Learning about growing food is important, Hooson said. “Kids don’t know where their food comes from. They can’t identify that eggs come from a chicken, bread comes from wheat, milk from cows. “It’s important that if we’re going to change this sense of buying everything in the stores to you can grow foods and prepare them yourself,” he said. Once the center agreed to host the pilot project, the group spent a year raising money “to build eight four-foot-by-eightfoot raised beds at Washington Street,” Hooson said. “It cost around $1,500 to $2,000.” Volunteers from the community and nearby businesses joined Hooson and Norman to clear out spaces and build the new beds. The following weekend, Jackson said, soil and manure filled the beds. “The next step was to get the kids involved,” Jackson said. “The kids helped plant the beds. They learned about garden care and what it takes to grow food.” Since planting the seeds, the children have tended, weeded, watered and checked for pests in the garden. “Right now, the garden is looking lush and beautiful,” said Jackson. “We anticipate it won’t be long before we can harvest some of the crops.” Norman will step in and teach the kids how to preserve and prepare the harvest. The culmination of the project will be feeding the community, Jackson said. The children and their families as well as people living in the community will be invited to a meal at the center. Produce that is leftover will be distributed to those in need in the neighborhood. “It’s not [about just] cooking one big meal, though,” Norman said. “The food [from the garden] continues to come, so they’re going to learn how to pickle and can, to preserve these foods for future meals. Then, it will be given [to] people in the community that need a good solid meal.” That, he says, is the mission of Project Thrive. Children will learn “they can made a difference in their community instead
Ireland, came to St. Pius Catholic Church in Conyers, he brought with him a love of gardening. During his tenure servGardening side-by-side For a $30 deposit, any resident of Porterdale can rent a gar- ing the church, parishioners created meditation gardens and den bed behind city hall. The deposit is returned when the walking paths on the church property. Most of the plantings are flowers, shrubs and herbs mentioned in garden is cleaned out and ready for the next the Bible or symbolic of a biblical story. gardener. TIPS But this year, a new garden was built, exA collaboration of Newton County Co“A four-foot-by-eighttending the church’s garden ministry [http:// operative Extension Service and Master foot raised bed can produce Gardeners, Hands on Newton/NCCP, and enough vegetables and fruits www.spxconyers.com/extending-the-garden-ministry/]. Member Ray Supple, Jr., the City of Porterdale, the Newton County for a family of four, with was inspired by the St. Brendan Community Community Garden in Porterdale was estab- some left over for preserving,” said Bill Hooson. Garden in Cummings, Ga. Mimi Soileau, lished in 2010. Managed by resident Candace Vegetables can be planted 85, who oversees the gardens at the church, Hassen, the garden has 56 beds, most four- in rotation, so the garden agreed it was a great idea. foot-by-eight-foot. Currently, there is space produces throughout the “Our purpose is to offer food to help the year. Vegetables that thrive available for new gardeners. needy,” she told the church’s newsletter ediWhile most of the gardeners are growing in cooler temperatures tor. “We will be supplying fresh product to food for themselves, extra produce is do- include leafy greens, such our St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry, Rocknated to Council Member Linda Finger for as lettuces, spinach, kales, chard, collard greens; brocdale Emergency Relief Services, the Senior CARE, a community organization that helps coli, cauliflower, Brussels Senter, and possible the Monastery.” the less fortunate. sprouts, peas, beets and The first step, she said, was to call for supHowever, Hassen said, “Most of us are not other crops that have edible port, both financially and in volunteer help. expert gardeners. These are small plots and roots and leaves. Crops that thrive in warm The call was answered quickly, bringing in generally there’s not a lot excess. Most of the enough donations to build 15 raised 12-feetpeople who garden really are more interested weather include snap beans, corn, cucumbers, melons, by-3-feet beds. A irrigation system was also in the better quality of produce, rather than peppers, tomatoes and installed. Donations and volunteer will consave money.” squash. tinue to keep the vegetable garden growing, The community garden began because Soileau said. many of the yards in Porterdale are small or “This was a big investment, but it’s a long term investment,” too shady. “I like having a shady yard,” said Hassen. “It keeps the temeprature down, but edibles like full sun. They don’t she said. “We won’t have those big expenses any more, but year-to-year, we’ll provide soil, seeds and fertilizer.” like shade or partial shade.” The garden beds are currently producing cucumbers, Some of the gardeners come from the Loft condos and don’t have access to land. Others are people who just want to squash, three kinds of peppers, and tomatoes, she said. Over the last three or four weeks, cool weather crops like caulibe involved in the community, she said. “Gardens build relationships,” Hassen said. “It’s just anoth- flower, broccoli and kale have been harvested, but “most are er way to get to know people. We have one gardener who just finished now. We’ve replanted things like okra, green beans, moved here; several joined when they came to Porterdale as a Southern peas. It’s really productive.” Because most food pantries don’t have a way to keep fresh way to get to know each other. “It’s just a little bit of a community involvement, a way to food safely, food given out is usually nonperishable. But St. get together and enjoy some nice produce you’ve grown your- Vincent de Paul is able to give out fresh produce because volself,” she said. “It’s fun to go to a community dinner and say, unteers show up at the St. Pius garden to harvest crops by 8:30 a.m., and delivering it to the pantry on the days its open. oh, those cucumbers I grew myself.” Soileau said growing vegetables to be given to the hungry is There are other advantages of a community garden. Sometimes, she said, anyone with extra seeds will swap them with an act of faith. “It’s one of the things we’re called to do—feed another gardener or, if they’ve purchased six packs of vegeta- the hungry and take care of the poor. “It’s growing very well and we’re proud of it,” she said. bles, they will give away the plants they haven’t used. “If you’re going out of town, or going in vacation, you call another gardener and have them water your plot,” Hassen said. “We do have a few community plants, like sunflowers Take Comfort in Knowing that at Paws Whiskers and Wags: and a couple of berry bushes. we take turns watering. We specialize in Private Cremation, When harvested, the sunflower seeds are salted and roasted, then packaged. They are then distributed during the anwhich means that nual Porterdale Christmas parade. your beloved pet is cremated ALONE. “I always get a big kick out of passing out the sunflower We are a seeds,” Hassen said. “Just like anything else, it’s a good way to 100% FULL DISCLOSURE ESTABLISHMENT connect with other people.” which provides you with the opportunity to view our Twice a year, the gardeners gather for a community dinner. state of the art facility before your time of need. “We encourage people to bring things grown in the garden,” We have she said. PRIVATE WAITING ROOMS which offer your They also host an ice cream social in the summer. family the ability to say farewell “There’s a lot of pride in watching things grow, and knowin comfort and peace. ing that what you’re planting, you’re eating,” Hassen said. We provide She said she’s also proud of being part of the larger comCOMPETITIVE PRICING munity in Porterdale. Things like the community garden are AND PRE-ARRANGEMENTS an example of the city’s efforts “to make Porterdale a good may be made to lessen the anxiety of place to live. We’re part of the group of positive things that making such an important decision after your pet has passed. are happening in Porterdale, part of the effort to improve the quality of life here. 1591 Access Road, Covington, GA 30016 “[The garden] is another way to get together with your neighbors,” Hassen said. A ministry of growing and feeding pawswhiskersandwags.com When Father John Keiran, formerly a horticulturalist in
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Nothing tastes like a still-warm from the sun, freshly picked beefsteak tomato. It’s juicy, red and taste like, well, a tomato. It’s hard to get that deep flavor from fruit plucked off the vine while still hard and shipped across country or continents, and sold offseason in local grocery stores. Many area residents plant tomatoes and other vegetables annually. Others grow vegetables and fruits with the intention of sharing the harvest with the community. Still others, those who lack room in their yards, set up in a community garden. According to the American Community Gardening Association (ACGA), headquartered in College Park, Ga., community gardens provide catalysts for social interaction; beautifies neighborhoods; encourages self-reliance; conserves resources and sustainability; and reduces a family’s food budget. The growing movement to create urban farms and community gardens is evident locally. In Porterdale, people come together to work plots in a community garden behind City Hall. In Covington, kids are learning where food comes from, how to prepare it and how to preserve it. And in nearby unincorporated Rockdale County, members of St. Pius Catholic Church have grown a ministry that gives the produce they grow to the local food pantry.
of feeling hopelessness,” he said. “There’s a skill set that comes from knowing how to plant and maintain a garden that will stay with them. It gives people a little bit of hope to have children come in and learn there is something they can do [to help] “There’s no better feeling then walking into someone’s house with a meal,” he said. The Washington Street Community Center is located at 4138 School Street in Covington. For information about the center and it’s work, visit its Facebook page https:// www.facebook.com/pages/ Washington-Street-Community-Center/386730216170.
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The 2015 Oxford Institute for Environmental Education (OIEE) recently concluded at Oxhouse Science Center, science field station of Oxford College. Teachers from across Georgia wrapped up an intensive week of professional development. Founded in 1992, OIEE provides an opportunity for teachers in grades K-12 to collaborate with college biology faculty, gaining new science teaching methods and investigative techniques. Two of those selected for this year’s institute were Deborah Edwards, a science teacher at Indian Creek Middle School, and Kelly Guglietta, a special education science laborary teacher at Fairview Elementary School. Seven-
teen teachers from across Georgia participated. Teachers learn the basic principles of ecology in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, methods for applying this knowledge to lesson plans and ways to develop their own schoolyards for environmental education. At a follow-up meeting in the fall, teachers will share their experiences in implementing what they learned this summer and discuss their continuing projects. OIEE is led by Steve Baker, professor of biology and Eloise Carter, professor of biology. Master teacher for the institute is Sherry Abts, an award-winning science specialist now retired from Gwinnett County (Georgia) Public Schools. Sponsors and grantors for OIEE include the Chevron Foundation, Environmental
Education Alliance of Georgia, Georgia Power Foundation, Georgia Wildlife Federation, and Wal-Mart. The institute has been awarded the Certificate of Environmental Achievement Award from the National Awards Council for Environmental Sustainability and named Conservation Educator of the Year Award by the Georgia Wildlife Federation. More information can be found on the website, www. oxford.emory.edu/oiee.
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After shuffling through room is a disaster; did I plug in paperwork, final grades and that RTI information or not? other formal technicalities, I The kids are lazy and ready am bombarded with the truth: for a break and I’m tired, too. my first year rapidly came to a I publish my first column for close. Has it only been a year? the Covington News and enIt’s certainly been five. It’s feels joy the new season of Doctor like five. But then again, it Who, survive my first firstKAITLYNN MOCKETT feels like a snap of my fingers, date in five years, and struggle COLUMNIST a blink of my eye, the quiet rethrough a five-day flu. verberation of one heartbeat. January: New start, new year, Where did this year go? new me. Right? Right. I can do this. I can do As I sat at my desk and mull over today’s anything. Oh. Are there really thirteen new conversations with my seniors, I found kids on my rosters? We have a second gym? myself in a curious place. The realization February: I am so over clay. Is it too late dawned on me: I love my job. In fact, oth- to go back to assigned seats? I really should er than my bloodline, I don’t think there have enforced my cell phone policy. Do I is anything on this earth I love more than have a single pencil left in this classroom? what I do, or the kids I teach. I laugh aloud, On an incredibly positive note, two of my marveled at the thought that I may have senior girls got accepted to SCAD, one to ever had second thoughts. Then tears of GCSU. This is actually happening. mirth are shed at the thought of me barely March: PROM. Yes, sometimes I am making it through the first month. still seventeen at heart. And yes, I did wear a So, for your entertainment, here is my gown. And take selfies. You can judge me. I first year in review. would. Testing training, photo club meetings, August: Terror, sassiness, and lots of and the final round of RtI. Dr. Davidson is crying in the closet. Did I mention ter- leaving and my heart might actually be broror? Rules, rules, and more rules. A very ken, but other than that, I finally feel like I’m strict Mockett and a really awkward first making sense. PS – I renewed my contract. two weeks. Launch a Photo Club with over April: Okay, I take it all back. It’s testing forty members. Oh, and one girl made me season; this is madness. How do we surfeel like I was meant to be here. She had the vive this every year? I’m making art every kindest smile. day with my students; we enjoy every wakSeptember: My first fight, my first ing moment of our spring break, and come domestic abuse report, and a rock-solid back ready for summer. Getting the kids connection with my incredible co-worker, to work is like pulling teeth… Our Varsity Boyington. I attend my second Tech Team Girls’ soccer team makes it to the first round meeting, finally figure out most of the of state playoffs and we have Guard tryouts. teacher’s names, and where F-hall is. Oh yeah. I’m coaching guard next year. In October: Homecoming dance (and case you wanted to know. yes, I danced), four layers or more and takMay: Here I am. One tiny person, one ing tickets at football games (we had a really young spirit, one woman with a rich life solid season, remember?), and no longer full of beautiful minds and some of the best yelling at two out of three intro classes every senses of humor I have ever encountered. day, and finally off assigned seats. For now… My kids are still saying yes ma’am and no November: I turn twenty-four and still ma’am, though they’ve totally forgotten look like I’m nineteen, awesome, volun- what a work ethic is, or how to keep my teering as tribute for just about anything, room clean. It’s been nearly six weeks since and prom decorations begin. No more toe- we’ve had a holiday and we’re itching, but dipping, this girl is all in. The reality of my summer is right around the corner. We’re situation starts to sink in as students ask me testing and creating and we have five days to print out job applications for their sec- left. I’m crying because my seniors are tellond job to help pay the four months their ing me goodbye, telling me thank you, tellmother is behind on rent. ing me I have changed their lives. This has December: It’s almost winter break changed mine. And guess what? Next year, I already? I’m falling behind on grading; my get to do it all again.
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our thoughts Father’s Day The timing of this year’s Father’s Day is fitting. Our fathers have always been there for us, and for most of us they have worked every day to make sure we know the difference between what is right and what is wrong, guiding us, helping us. We are in desperate need to remember just that after the tragic event that took place in Charleston, South Carolina this week. We are sad and in need of answers. Growing up, when we had questions, dad was always the one to go to. He didn’t judge, he wouldn’t share your insecurities with the PTA, he would simply tell you what he knew (or did a convincing job of making up the answer), in order for you to grow and become a better person. That’s what we need now. The questions spurning from Wednesday’s shooting are almost endless. Why would someone do this? Why haven’t we grown as a people? How did we get here? What’s next? What will happen? Why? Why? Why? We ask that everyone think like that wise father figure that we all have gone to at one point or another. Lend each other guidance, introspection, or just time with each other, like that familiar silent game of catch. We also need to remember that the wise male in our lives was always teaching, sharing, encouraging. We have to continue to do that. We feel that Dylann Roof, the perpetrator behind the brutal terroristic act, needed a stronger figure in his life to put a different perspective in his life, to give him a different course. For all the father’s, grandfathers, uncles, brothers, friends, or anyone else – be that strong figure to show others how to be good. Set them on the right course. It is everyone’s job to make this world a better place. Today, let’s remember to continue to be a strong paternal figure teaching and spreading good, not evil. Let’s also take a moment to thank our fathers for showing us the correct path.
A Ray of Hope Far from Washington Listening to the political Health, is one of those junkies discuss the 2016 leading the charge to a new presidential election more world of self-care. Focusthan a year ahead of time ing initially on diabetes, is enough to depress just Tullman challenges the staabout anyone who has a life tus quo approach of always outside the political bubble. asking the patients to put It will get even worse next more work into caring for year with the avalanche of their health. His company SCOTT RASMUSSEN civic pollution known as takes the opposite view COLUMNIST campaign commercials. and is creating devices That's why the Bloomthat do more of the work berg Technology Conference in San and require less patient engagement. Francisco this week was such a breath In other words, patients can put less of fresh air. Unlike official Washing- effort into managing their condition ton, the tech industry is actually work- while getting improved health outing to create a brighter future for our comes. nation and the entire world. But there was much more on the The health care discussion was a agenda. In fact, you got the sense that real highlight. While politicians ar- the entire industry was committed gue about who will pay the bills for to problem solving on a grand scale. an outdated health care system, the Nina Tandon of EpiBone talked of her tech industry is focused on improv- firm's ability to grow bones from your ing our health. own cells to provide a personalized Beth Seidenberg of Kleiner, Perkins bone graft. noted that 75 percent of chronic care Dan Widmaier of Bolt Threads told costs could be reduced or eliminated how technology has enabled his firm by lifestyle choices. Technology can to grow artificial spider silk. You're play such a major role in achieving likely to see it in apparel as early as such savings that Seidenberg thinks next year. the entire industry will be rebranded Also on the fashion front, Katrina from health care to self-care. She even Lake, CEO of Stitch Fix, described how believes this is the answer to the loom- technology enables her service to offer ing financial crisis in Medicare. the talents of professional personal Glen Tullman, the CEO of Livongo stylists to middle-class consumers. The
end result is having a fitting room delivered to your home. You keep what you want and return the rest. What stood out more than the individual presentations, though, was a clear recognition of how much the digital revolution is changing our world. One sign of this was the revelation that agents are no longer just for professional athletes and movie stars. Coders -- the people who actually write the underlying computer instructions -- now have agents. Who would have thought? It's a truly amazing world we're entering. And, more than just agents for coders, the digital revolution is reshaping everything we know about work, business and relationships. The tech industry is approaching these sweeping societal changes with a problem-solving, enthusiastic cando attitude. They expect to solve old problems and also address the new ones that arise. Perhaps that's why political campaigns seem so painfully out of touch. It's hard to know whether the candidates don't recognize what's happening or just don't know what to do about it. To find out more about Scott Rasmussen, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com.
Culture and Social Pathology A civilized society's first that corporal punishment line of defense is not the was wrong and ineffective law, police and courts but and "timeouts" would be customs, traditions, rules a superior form of disciof etiquette and moral pline. One result of our values. These behavioral tolerance for aberrant benorms -- mostly transhavior was that, according mitted by example, word to the National Center for of mouth and religious Education Statistics, durWALTER E. teachings -- represent a ing the 2011-12 academic WILLIAMS body of wisdom distilled year, 209,000 primaryCOLUMNIST over the ages through and secondary-school experience and trial and teachers were physically error. They include important thou- assaulted and 353,000 were threatshalt-nots, such as thou shalt not ened with injury. As a result of this murder, thou shalt not steal and thou and other forms of school violence, shalt not cheat. They also include all many school districts employ hunthose courtesies that have tradition- dreds of police officers. ally been associated with ladylike Nowadays baby showers are often and gentlemanly conduct. held for unwed mothers. Yesteryear The failure to fully transmit these such an acceptance of illegitimacy values and traditions to subsequent would have been unthinkable. Today generations represents one of the there is little or no social sanction or failings of what journalist Tom Bro- shame for illegitimate births. There kaw called "The Greatest Genera- are no "shotgun" weddings to make tion." People in this so-called great the man live up to his responsibiligeneration, who lived during the ties. But not to worry. Taxpayers bear trauma of the Great Depression and the financial burden of illegitimacy. fought World War II, not only failed Any economist worth his salt will tell to transmit the moral values of their you that if something is taxed, expect parents but also are responsible for less of it. If something is subsidized, government programs that will de- expect more of it. Taxpayers have liver economic chaos. been forced to subsidize slovenly Behavior accepted as the norm to- behavior. The statistical evidence day would have been seen as despi- proves it. According to the 1938 Encable yesteryear. There are television cyclopaedia of the Social Sciences, debt relief commercials that promise that year 11 percent of black chilto help debtors pay back only half of dren and 3 percent of white children what they owe. Foul language is spo- were born to unwed mothers. Today ken by children in front of and some- 72 percent of black children and 30 times to teachers and other adults. percent of white children are born to When I was a youngster, it was un- unwed mothers. thinkable to use foul language to any For nearly three-quarters of a adult. It would have meant risking a century, the nation's liberals have smack across the face. But years ago, waged war on traditional values, parents and teachers didn't have "ex- customs and morality. Our youths perts" on child rearing to tell them have been counseled that there are
no moral absolutes. Instead, what's moral or immoral is a matter of personal opinion. During the 1960s, the education establishment began to challenge and undermine lessons children learned from their parents and Sunday school with fads such as "values clarification." So-called sex education classes are simply indoctrination that undermines family and church strictures against premarital sex. Lessons of abstinence were considered passe and replaced with lessons about condoms, birth control pills and abortions. Further undermining of parental authority came with legal and extralegal measures to assist teenage abortions with neither parental knowledge nor parental consent. You say, "OK, Williams, the Greatest Generation is responsible for our moral decline, but what about our economic decline?" Ask yourself: What are the massive government spending programs that threaten to bankrupt our nation in the future? The answer would have to be Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid. Over 50 percent of today's federal budget is spent on these programs. Around the time when many in the so-called Greatest Generation were born (1920), there were no such programs, and federal spending was $53 billion. In 2014, federal spending was $3.5 trillion. If it were only the economic decline threatening our future, there might be hope. It's the moral decline that spells our doom. 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.
Father’s Day a time to remember a special man It has been 31 years father was a bit of a since he passed away bully and his stepand not a day goes by mother was clearly that I don’t miss him, partial to her own especially on Father’s children, not the ones Day. the marriage brought He was a man with into the family. There a limited education wasn’t a lot of love — he only made it DICK YARBROUGH there. through the seventh I have heard horror COLUMNIST grade — but the wisstories about parents est man I ever knew. treating their children He was also the hardest working. as they were treated in their own For 49 years and four months, childhood. Not in our house. He he toiled for the Railway Ex- loved his family more than anypress Agency. Most of that time thing. was spent working outside in all But don’t imagine for a mokinds of weather, including his ment that he was touchy-feely. last day on the job. In all those He was a disciplinarian. He years, he missed three weeks of never raised a hand or his voice work. That was because of an to my brother or to me but he emergency appendectomy in a didn’t have to. Neither of us time when hospital stays were a dared challenge him. Today’s lot longer than they are today. psychologists would flunk him His childhood had not been a because secretly we feared him. particularly happy one although He was never our pal. He was he rarely talked about it. His our father and the rules were mother died when he was 4. His his. We avoided a lot of poten-
tial trouble because we were afraid of the consequences and we loved him too much to disappoint him. That is a rare combination. He was a rare man. As he and I grew older, we also grew closer. The grandchildren worshipped him and still do after all these years. A trip to the grandparents’ house on Saturday evening for a cookout is a treasured memory. While the kids played, he and I would sit in the back yard and feel no need to engage in a lot of idle conversation. We just enjoyed being in each other’s company. In our case, silence was golden. There was not much gray area in his world. It was right or it was wrong. Period. That included his maddening habit of obeying the speed limit. If 35 miles-per-hour was the posted limit, then it was 35 miles an hour. Not 40. Not 36. And stay in the right-hand lane. I used to slink down in the seat to avoid the dirty looks of driv-
ers when they were able to finally pass him on the two-lane roads. He was oblivious, basking in the fact that he had never gotten a ticket. (When he died, his record was intact. No parking tickets. No speeding tickets.) He was not a wealthy man. He and my mother had a modest home in East Point, a small life insurance policy and just enough money in the bank to pay their bills promptly. But his legacy cannot be measured by money. It is the example he set for my brother and me. This simple man with a simple view of the world left us with valuable lessons that I still try to apply today. I learned that there are no shortcuts in life. I learned to work hard and to be a man of my word. I learned that rationalizing something meant that it was probably a bad idea that I was trying to talk myself into being a good one. I learned to never miss a vote, no matter how
inconsequential it seemed to be. I learned the importance of loyalty —loyalty to my country, loyalty to the organization that paid me, loyalty to my friends. I learned a lot about love from him, too, although I never heard him say “I love you.” He didn’t have to say it. He just did it. I remember the beam on his face when one of his boys did something to make him proud or when he looked at our mother. He knew how to love. I have attempted to emulate his example in my own role as a father, but he is a tough act to follow. Try as hard as I may, I will never be the man my father was. And I am proud of that fact. God bless his memory and Happy Father’s Day. 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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A Lack of Trust Neither Donald Trump nor Ben Carson will be president of the United States. Having observed political campaigns actively since 1988, neither campaign has the connections, opinion leader support or organizational abilities to win the nomination. ERIC ERICKSON But they are candidates who can COLUMNIST throw a wrench in the process. Trump and Carson exist as candidates because Americans no longer trust Washington and because Republicans, in particular, no longer trust the Republican Party. Republicans have seen Republican leaders time and time again say they would hold Barack Obama accountable on issues, only to punt. They have seen Republican leaders time and time again say they would repeal Obamacare, only to move the goal posts. First, Republican leaders said they could do nothing with just the House of Representatives. They needed the Senate, too. The American people gave them the Senate. "But no," said the Republicans, "we need the White House, too." That is not what they said going into 2014, but it was their resolution at the end. Then they gave Obama a blank check to raise the debt ceiling into 2015. They refused to stand with Sen. Ted Cruz during the government shut down. They refused to stand with Sen. Rand Paul on wiretaps. The Republicans have, essentially, refused to stand at all. Second, Republican leaders have become wedded to special interests. Most Americans realize that Washington no longer represents them. Washington pays attention to lobbyists from unions and the Chamber of Commerce. Major corporations can spend money more efficiently lobbying for loopholes for themselves against competitors in the tax code than they can by innovating. Small businesses are at a disadvantage. American moms see major corporations pushing Common Core and fear their children will just wind up becoming cogs in the wheels of a Fortune 500 company. They see Republicans as bought and paid for. Third, Republicans in Washington now seem to think the problem with government is Democrats in charge of it and not government itself. They have thrown away the intellectual underpinnings of the Reagan Revolution and now just want power for the sake of having power. The Republican failures have led to these candidacies. Trump is the disrespectful candidate for people who disrespect the process. He will be rude. He will be loud. He will be confrontational. And he will not get the nomination. But along the way, he will speak to the fears and hopes of a lot of people who no longer connect with Washington or trust the government to get it right. For a lot of people who hate politicians who go to Washington to get rich off the system like Harry Reid, they can trust that Trump is already a billionaire and so he will not need to enrich himself off the treasury. Trump's campaign, like Carson's, makes no sense in an age when people respect Washington. But it makes a lot of sense in an age when people no longer think their vote matters, but they sure want the mess kicked out of all the politicians they blame for making their vote meaningless. The people who no longer think they can win in America will side with candidates like Trump even though they don't think he can win, just to watch him strike the match and burn down all they feel betrayed them. They will side with Carson because they want a non-politician to become a politician hoping he will turn out better than careerists. And that, ironically, can give them staying power when coupled with money. Trump and Carson are not future nominees. Their campaigns, objectively, do not have those things it takes to run a campaign across 50 states. They do not have the experienced consultants, they do not have the pundits who can help them generate free media attention, and they do not have the understanding of what it really takes to run a political campaign because they are not politicians and are not surrounded by people who can offset their lack of understanding. But in an age when America distrusts Washington and Republicans hate Washington Republicans, Trump and Carson can cause heartburn. That will be enough for some. To find out more about Erick Erickson, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com.
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Celebrity Politics It's official. On Tuesbut he is also very, very day, Donald Trump angood at what he does. nounced that he is officialWhat is it, you might ly running for president ask, that the real estate of the United States. "And mogul/ reality TV celebwe are going to make our rity does? Being Donald country great again," he Trump is what he does, added. While I agree with and it's a full-time job. his goal -- making Amer- JACKIE GINGRICH- No matter where he is, CUSHMAN ica great again -- it will he has to be Donald COLUMNIST be interesting to see if his Trump. Sure, certain, running for the nominafull of himself. It can't be tion takes us along this path. easy to be Donald Trump. Trump's announcement this week Everywhere you go, they recognize that he is running for president has you, ask for your picture or possibly turned the Republican primary pro- take pictures of you without askcess into a celebrity apprentice event. ing while you are looking across the While there might be more than one street, eating a meal or just staring person out there that thinks we have into space. If you're outside in pubhad enough Bushes in the White lic view, then you're on the runway House, there is a big difference be- and have to assume that you are between former Gov. Jeb Bush announc- ing watched by reporters who are ing he is running for president (which ready to turn a car door that won't he did this past Monday) and Trump easily close into a car door that you announcing that he is going for the job. slammed out of emotion. You have Bush is the former governor of Flor- to assume that anyone you walk by is ida, and Trump is a celebrity TV star taking — or could be taking — your and a successful businessman. One picture. While you're taking family has led one of the largest states in the photographs on vacation, dozens of nation; the other has rebounded from others are taking photos of your fambusiness challenges to make billions ily on vacation. off creating a recognizable brand — It's exhausting, unless, of course, you while promoting himself. love the attention, in which case it's exBut while Bush will be busy rais- hilarating and addictive. Whether it's ing money in the next few weeks, liked or not is beside the point. The Trump will be busy raising his name point is that the pressure to perform, identification. to be seen and recorded, whether by The first thing to keep in mind is reporter or photographer, is there at that Trump is not only very successful every second of every minute. People
watch your every move, parse your every word, follow your every step. In some ways, Trump might be more ready to run for president that any other candidate. He's used to the press reporting on his personality and probably does not care what the press says about him. Trump understands that the media is a conduit to the public and that it is the public is who is the consumer of whatever he is selling, whether is it real estate, reality television shows or his political campaign. The media is a tool to be used to his advantage. His experience might in fact have prepared him for running the gauntlet of the national presidential press corps, where everywhere you go, you are photographed; whatever you say, you are recorded -- as if your appearance and words made a difference in the world. Trump is used to the first, if not the second. It will be interesting to see if there are any specific policy initiatives deep enough and articulated in a compelling fashion enough by Trump to make a difference in shaping the republican primary process. If so, then his candidacy could in fact take us along the path to greatness as a nation. If not, then in the end, the announcement that Trump is running for president will once again be all about him. To find out more about Jackie Gingrich Cushman, visit www.creators.com.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Dear editor, What appears to be the imminent demise of the controversial Greenhill P3 landfill contract occurred so swiftly at Tuesday’s BOC meeting that some who witnessed the action are still slack-jawed with disbelief. For all practical purposes, the Greenhill proposal appears dead at the hands of at least four commissioners who have vowed to vote down the deeply flawed deal at the next BOC meeting. We will know for sure come July 21. It’s a sweet moment for the citizen activists who for months fueled intense opposition, using extensive research, asking questions for which there seemed no answers and communicating with commissioners via emails, personal letters, published opinion pieces and daily Facebook posts.
The commissioners responded appropriately to the well-made arguments against the proposal that was largely hatched behind closed doors in the office of the county attorney. They said to the people, “We hear you.” They merit our thanks and respect on this issue. Now they are being asked to fund the solid waste committee to obtain professional engineering consultants to ensure their work is thorough and of long-lasting value. More than one person, in fact, many people in Newton County, concur that the controversy around last year’s 2050 plan rollout woke a silent, even sleeping, electorate. And there has been no lack of issues and controversies since then that has kept them from falling back asleep.
This is a good thing – not that our county is swimming in controversies and potential disasters – but that citizens have found their voices. Issues like legal fees, governance, purchasing policies, budget shortfalls, inefficient management practices and an elusive, perhaps unneeded, reservoir unite people of all stripes. All they want – all we want – is a better Newton County. Progress may come in baby steps or big steps, but even inchby-inch, the goal of a better Newton County is getting closer. Would that the commissioners would now move citizen comments from the end of the meeting to the beginning so they will hear the people’s voices before votes are taken.
Dear editor, I try to be reasonable. I truly do. While some elected officials have continually painted me and others as radicals who hate government, this could not be further from the truth. We don’t hate government, but we get upset over irresponsible spending by our elected officials. If you ask my wife, she will say that there are times that I have been unreasonable but I assure the reader I am working on this issue. Some have said that my public stand against the current tax increase being considered is unreasonable. Let me state that from my perspective that in no way do I feel as if I am unreasonable on this issue. Despite commitments by this board two years ago to get Newton County’s finances in order, they are once again looking to burden the citizens with yet another millage rate increase. In addition to dictating that every citizen turnover a bigger percentage of their hard earned income this board is also creating new fees for residents to pay. Why is this not considered unreasonable? While some have said that we should give those on the board a chance to do the right thing it has become apparent that they refuse to make decisions that benefit the
citizens. This board seems more concerned with not upsetting the applecart than with being responsible with our tax dollars. Two years have gone by since the commitment to examine making our county government more efficient. We have yet to see anything of substance concerning our monies on exorbitant legal fees. We have heard what a great person W. Thomas Craig is from members of this board. However, I have yet to hear one of them take any personal responsibility for this gross abuse of tax payer’s money. Not one member of this board has publicly been willing to set a date to stop spending money on the Bear Creek Reservoir project. This boondoggle has been in the works for over 17 years at the cost to citizens of over $21 million. We as citizens continue to subsidize entities within the county that compete with private businesses. To myself and others, the lack of movement by those on the board is unreasonable. The commissioners tell us that this is the best budget that the county has ever had. The Chairman says this budget is more in line with our actual spending. Which brings about a question of why the members
of this board have in the past voted for a budget that they knew was not accurate? They are admitting that they had previously lied to those that they are elected to represent, but now say, “trust us this time.” There is even one commissioner who has publically stated that he will not vote for this budget, but he has repeatedly voted for spending funds that he knew were not available. By my estimation, this is worse than saying you are going to do something and not following through on your commitments. It is political grandstanding and disingenuous. As we move forward, we need to ask ourselves what type of governance we expect from our elected officials. Should we expect a representative type government that does what the people want, or should we accept a government that says our officials are here to make decisions that go against our beliefs as those governed? We should also ask the officials on this board what type of governance they are willing to give us. I choose governance of the people, by the people and for the people.
Barbara Morgan
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Covington celebrates Juneteenth Tommy Gregory Sr. told the crowd gathered at Nelson Heights Community Center that summer was the season to celebrate two of America’s independence days. The holiday titled Independence Day comes July 4, commemorating the colonists’ separation from the British. The other celebration of independence that Mansfield’s Gregory spoke of was June 19, or Juneteenth. Juneteenth is the celebration when slaves were set free a year and a half after the Emancipation Proclamation. Juneteenth commemorates the day in 1865 when Union soldiers led by Major Gen. Gordon Granger landed at Galveston, Texas with news that the war ended and the enslaved were free. Residents gathered at the Nelson Heights Community Center, enjoying hamburgers and hotdogs from the grill, music, dancers and other entertainment, despite the storms that blew in to Covington Saturday afternoon.
TOP LEFT: Covington residents celebrate Juneteenth at the Nelson Heights Community Center Saturday; BOTTOM LEFT: (left to right) Alainah Jackson, Paige Jones and Mariah Price stand near a sign for the victims of Wednesday's shooting in Charleston during the Juneteenth celebration at Nelson Heights Community Center; ABOVE: Diamond White heads down a water slide at the Juneteenth celebration Saturday.
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>> FROM FRONT PAGE body before changing something really quickly, that we make sure we address the whole thing,” Johnston said. He brought up the points that the retired and rehired person in question would be getting paid twice by the city and its taxpayers, could earn two retirement plans from the city and that it could cause a discrimination issue if a person who was previously employed by the city, and therefore qualified for their position, wasn’t hired again with the knowledge that the city would be required to pay them twice. “I will tell you that if we are going to change it I would encourage everybody to go to a work session or decide how this will apply to every level of the city,” Johnston said. Dalton and Smith continually interjected that Section A of Provision 5.15 discriminated against retired employees to run for office. “I think we’re kind of discriminating against employees who put their lives in
here and have institutional knowledge,” Smith said. “Who better to serve than someone who worked in the city for 30 or 40 years.” Covington’s Human Resource Director Ronnie Cowan, however, worried more how the rule change would affect employees and the problems it would cause for the city’s HR department. “The current decision of the council creates some HR issues we have to address, and we have to figure out what the best alternatives are for that,” he said. “Particularly with newly passed health reimbursement plan for retired workers. We have to deal with how these two benefits will interrelate with each other if any is possible.” The provision, which states, “Normal or Early Retirement Benefits will be suspended as of the date a Participant is reemployed by the city or holds an elective office of the Governing Authority except as otherwise provided herein and shall be resumed as of the first day of the month coinciding with or next following the Participant’s subsequent retirement. In any case where the payment of the Participant’s Accrued Benefit shall have been so
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suspended, the Accrued Benefit payable on his or her subsequent retirement shall not be increased at the time of his or her subsequent retirement as the Participant will be eligible for Participant will be eligible for participation in the City of Covington Defined Contribution Plan but shall not resume participation in this Plan. The designation of such Participant’s Beneficiary shall not be affected by the provision of this Section 5.15;” is one that has remained intact despite a revision to the retirement benefits plan in 2002. “It had made several variations of improving this plan,” Johnston said. The state of Georgia has a similar provision for its public school employees that was put into place in 2010 as HB916 Act 455 and Act 457. According to the Georgia employees’ retirement plan, rehired retirees age 65 or older shall “cease their retirement benefit and reestablish active membership in the Public School Employees Retirement Plan (PSERS).” The state, which added a retirement pay provision to its policy within the last decade made it so "retired members who return to state service and work more than
1,040 hours in any calendar year will have their retirement benefit suspended." On a national level, Social Security benefits even decline if person under the full retirement age returns to work. According to the United States Social Security Administration, if your monthly Social Security benefit is $700 and you earn $15,720 or less you’ll receive yearly benefits of $8,400. However, if you earn $16,000 that amount decreases to $8,260 and if you earn $20,000 you’ll receive $2,000 less than that. Councilwoman Janet Goodman said she voted against the change because there was not enough time to really look it over, and the other descending voter Hawnethia Williams said that the timing of the proposal was too close to the election season for her liking. In the audience Monday night were three former employees who have been tied to possibly running for a city council or the mayor’s seat this year. “I have no problem saying publicly that I want everyone to run,” Johnston said. “I’m still mentally trying to think of somebody getting two checks form city of Covington tax payers.”
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all the parts back…it was shredded.” When Woodard arrived alongside a Sheriff ’s deputy, Aguebo blamed her manager, Pace, but said he was unavailable because he had been bitten by a spider. According to the Newton County Sheriff ’s office, deputies have responded to 48 calls for service at the Mr. Transmission since 2013. “It affected my life tremendously,” Woodard said of the ordeal. “I had to pay for rides to work, and I had doctors’ appointments I couldn’t go to. I ended up buying a car that I don’t like and couldn’t really afford because I needed transportation.” Woodard said last week that she has yet to receive the $800 awarded to her by the judge from Aguebor. Alan Stewart took a truck to Aguebor despite his brother’s bad experience with her because she accepted trade dollars and agreed to barter with him, he said. Stewart said he dropped the truck off and paid $600 for parts up front. Over the coming months, he called Aguebor and Pace repeatedly to inquire about
Sunday, June 21, 2015 Page 9A when the vehicle would be finished. Stewart said he was told that the truck, which is in his mother’s name, was a low priority because it was being done on barter. After about six months, Aguebor asked for more money, but Stewart and his mother said they refused to pay because she had not done any work on the truck for so long. Finally, Stewart had the truck towed back to his home with the engine in pieces and parts missing. “I don’t know what kind of opportunities I’ve lost…I haven’t been able to make money,” said Stewart, who needs transportation to do on site power washing jobs and tree work. “I would stay up at night just thinking about what she was doing to my truck…I’m helpless.” Bonnie and L.A. Brunson filed a successful civil claim against Mr. Transmission after Aguebor kept their Volkswagen Beetle for several months and charged them nearly $3,000 for labor and parts. “They started working on it, supposedly, but after a week she said they needed to reorder parts, and then after another few weeks she said they had the wrong fluid; it was one excuse after another,” L.A. Brunson said. Finally, Aguebor told him the car was ready for pickup. “Before we got halfway home it went ka-
put,” he said. When he took it to another mechanic, he said he was told that Aguebor had used the wrong fluid and parts, and had not replaced other parts she had charged him for. The Brunsons said they still have not received the full refund that Aguebor was ordered to pay in court. Others may not have the means to pursue legal action. When he brought his truck to Aguebor in early March, Tristan Carnes, an apprentice blacksmith, was told he needed a new transmission and that it would only take a few days. “I said ‘okay, great’; I’m a busy person, so I gave them $1,000 up front,” he recalled. When Carnes finally got his truck back after a delay, the transmission was leaking. His attempt to follow up for repairs was unsuccessful. “At first they seemed like great, honest people,” Carnes said. “I’m working 14 hours a day; I just don’t have the time [to pursue legal action].” “I feel totally ripped off; I was mad as hell,” he added. When reached for comment, Aguebor maintained that any customer service “issues” were a result of her manager’s allegedly deteriorating health. “I have to confess my manager [Pace], who
has started taking radiation because he has brain cancer, was in charge,” she said. “I was never up front.” When asked about the sheer number of former customers with similar complaints, she said, “We would like to get all those people back in here and sit down with them.” A representative for the corporate office of Mr. Transmission in Midlothian, Illinois, said the company was conducting a local investigation of Aguebor’s franchise. At least three former customers said they had complained to corporate customer service about Aguebor and received no help. When asked if the corporate office was responsive to her concerns, Mary Wyatt, who won a $2,400 case against Aguebor last year, said: “Not at all.” “They stopped taking my phone calls,” she said. Stewart said he was told that each franchise operates independently and there was nothing the corporate office could do. “They called me back but they’re not coming out and saying ‘we’re going to get you taken care of ’,” he said. “That is not their attitude.” Stafford said he was also told that the franchise was a separate entity, and was offered no assistance.
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>> FROM FRONT PAGE stand on this issue." Commissioners Lanier Sims and Nancy Schulz appeared to support Douglas' sentiment, with Schulz describing the deal as a "distraction" from "where we need to go." "You've got one supporter here and you've had this supporter since the beginning," Sims said. "I've had the opportunity to talk to other companies about different ways of solving our problem...There are some creative ways, some green ways to get us out of this situation." Commissioner J.C. Henderson has said in prior meetings that he was ready to vote 'no' immediately. Commissioner Levie Maddox did not comment as acting chair Tuesday while filling in for County Chair Keith Ellis, who was on vacation. "I hope that we can get a unanimous vote in the direction of going on our own," Douglas said. "[Green Hill] was going to throw a few pieces of silver our way while they made millions...It just doesn't make sense." Tonya Bechtler, representing the Yellow River Water Trail, which has been staunchly against the landfill deal, said she was "proud" of the commissioners for "doing the right thing." "We saw all the different communities coming together to say 'no' to a regional landfill," she said, adding that she had "absolute"
confidence the board would reject the Green Hill deal. "I trust what they told us last night," she said. "They saw the continued persistence of a united county that wants our government to protect our community and our rivers." Douglas did not mention the fate of the citizen solid waste panel, which was initially formed to weigh the Green Hill proposal and other options. Tee Stribling of Green Hill P3 said he was "surprised" by the direction the board was taking. "How can they make a determination when we haven't even presented our amended proposal to the landfill committee?" said Stribling. He said that Green Hill had hired Springhill resident Lynn Johnson as a consultant to help the company work with the community and amend the proposal according to local concerns. He said that Green Hill had agreed not to extend the landfill any farther down Lower River Road. Regarding potential expansion, Stribling said Green Hill would apply for a horizontal expansion in order to move the landfill away from the Yellow River but would keep it within the landfill's existing permitted acreage. He also said rumors that some families from Springhill had been offered buyouts were "completely false." He said Green Hill would continue working with the community in the coming weeks, taking it "one step at a time."
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Troy Hoff SHAKEEM HOLLOWAY sholloway@covnews.com
Editor's note: I took first-year Eastside head coach Troy Hoff and his eight year old son to lunch at Bullritos on Wednesday. We talked for almost an hour with the discussion spanning different topics such as how different the game is today, his history in football, the upcoming year for Eastside and more.
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ABOVE: The Newton Black All-Stars defeated the Red All-Stars 28-17, as a No. 4 seed to win the Newton County training league tournament. BELOW: The Newton Red All-Stars took second place in the training league tournament after falling to the Newton Black All-Stars, a No. 4 seed.
Newton Black All-Stars win championship SHAKEEM HOLLOWAY sholloway@covnews.com
Hit after hit, inning after inning, the Newton County Black All-Stars pounced on their Newton Red All-Star counterparts to win the Newton County training league tournament championship in a 28-17 victory. The championship game was probably more exciting than any MLB game, you’ve watched this season. After the first inning neither offense could be stopped as the teams combined for 35 runs after the first inning and-a-half. The Black All-Stars got out to an early lead, going up 10-0 before the bottom of the second inning. The Reds responded ferociously scoring five runs at the bottom of the second to trail by just five runs entering the third inning. Defense would be the kryptonite leading to the Red All-Stars’ demise. The team struggled to stop the Black All-Stars in the field, as the Black All-Stars ran the bases strategically and got timely hits with some going deep in the outfield. The Black AllStars scored at least five runs – the maximum allowed – in each inning except for the fifth inning. The Reds were able to make the game interesting late when they pulled within six runs heading into the top of the sixth, but the eventual champions had something else
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in mind. Scoring five more runs in the final inning, gave the Black All-Stars an automatic victory and the championship trophy. “We came in we worked hard for two-and-a-half weeks, they have really taken to what the coaches have wanted them to do and it’s paid off,” Jason Jones, Black All-Stars head coach, said about his team’s victory. “They played hard, they hit the ball, we knew they were a great hitting team. They’re defense has come along and [they’re] true all-stars.” “That means everything,” Jones said in regards to watching his team accomplish their goals, “that’s why I’m in here. That’s why I’m coaching.” Jones says it took three games to figure out where everybody should play when they began this process a couple of weeks ago. “When we began a lot of people played infield positions so we had to find everybody’s spot. It took three games to find where everybody was clicking on defense and once that happened we just took off,” Jones said. The Red All-Stars shared a similar experience, with their head coach, Richard Hudson, switching up positions even in the final game. “We were kind of sluggish at first, it’s kind of hard putting them in position because all of the kids are great athletes,” Hudson said.
“Through it all I got ‘em in the right spots and I was still searching for right spots the whole game. Through the journey it’s been a great experience, this is my first year coaching so it’s been a great experience coaching All-Star and regular season.” “It’s been a great experience coaching the All-Star Reds. What’s so special about this team is they came out and gave 100 percent every game. Every practice they came focused. Today we slipped up a little bit, but hey we came out they worked hard every game and they did a great job,” Hudson added. Hudson thanked the parents, his staff and the recreation department for a wonderful season. “It’s all about them. I just want to give my hats off to the kids pretty much,” Hudson said.
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The Newton Rams football team won its second 7-on-7 camp of the summer beating Dorman 22-14 at UGA. The AJC ranked Rams’ receiver/defensive back Deandre Huff second overall of the top 10 performers at the camp. Running back Kurt Taylor Jr. was ranked 10th on the same list. The Rams will move on to South Carolina to play some of the best teams in the southeast.
Eastside football has had a busy summer so far. They’ve been working hard prpearing for the upcoming season and you can see the chronicles of some of their work on TwitHoff ter as Eagles’ head coach Troy Hoff hashtags it with a #WeBleedGREEN. This is Hoff ’s first year as the head of the snake or in this case eagle and his responsibilities are different from what they were this time last year when Hoff was just an offensive line coach and the weight of leading the team was on former head coach Rick Hurst. “I always loved football. It probably suited me, I was bigger and faster sooner and I grew up around the game,” Hoff said. Despite being a rookie head coach, Hoff doesn’t lack experience. He’s been coaching for 14 years at the high school level and 10 of them have been at Eastside. Coaching for Hoff is also a family business, it’s in his blood. Hoff ’s father played linebacker in college and was a high school football coach as Hoff grew up. Hoff, a four sport athlete in high school playing everything from football to baseball, says that his dad is old school, so of course that rubbed off on him. He says that his parents, who are from South Dakota, come down a couple of times a year to watch the team play and his dad is amazed at how different football culture is in the south. Hoff ’s dad is amazed by how much money goes into programs these days. Hoff tells a story about how he recently had to get some more football helmets. He needed 10 and knew it be at least $2,000. “But what do I do? The kids gotta have a helmet,” Hoff said laughing. Safety at high school level Talking to most coaches and they’ll tell you that they really haven’t seen a huge difference in head injuries even with the new rules and safer equipment. Hoff agrees with that notion, but he acknowledges the fact that it’s smarter to have these contingencies in place. He says that his main thing is keeping players hydrated because not only does it hamper performance but it can lead to serious injuries or even death. Back in his day and in his father’s, the game wasn’t deemed as safe as it is now. “You can’t get water until Jimmy touches the line. It’s gonna be a minute,” Hoff recalled laughing. “I still think we’re not that far away from that old-school mentality of “you don’t get water for” another 10 minutes,” Hoff said jokingly. “I grew up under some of that. I look back and go, ‘Man we’re lucky somebody didn’t die or get sued.’” Different generation There are differences in today’s game other than the new rules dictating player safety. Hoff says that he has a hybrid coaching style with a combination of old and new school and that this is a tough game for tough people that help young men get ready for life. He says that you have to be willing to adapt and coach kids how they need to be coached. “We can’t coach kids today like maybe my era or even afterwards. We talk about that a lot, how, and I’m no different, today everything’s at my fingertips. Kids gotta know why they’re doing something,” Hoff said. Hoff is adaptable, which is necessary in coaching x’s and o’s but it’s even more valuable in regards to reaching the youth. He’s old school enough to value the player/coach relationship and new school enough to adapt his methods. The coaching staff at Eastside is focused on getting its players not to worry about making a mistake or worrying about a bad play and move on to the next rep whether it’s playing football or getting a bad grade. “A lot of them want to do so well that when that failure does hit, it’s hard for them to get over it,” Hoff said. “I think that’s probably natural of young competitive athletes until they learn that look, ‘I can’t do anything about that play. I gotta go.’ That’s one thing we try to continually stress every day, your attitude and your effort let’s go today. Yesterday’s over.” Coaching 101 Currently, the Eagles are focused on getting better every day. They have a talented
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The future of Newton baseball Newton recreation hosted a training league tournament at City Pond this past week and it featured a lot of young kids running around, having fun while playing baseball. Here are some shots from a game featuring the Red All-Stars versus the Blue All-Stars.
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>> FROM PAGE 1B roster with a strong rising junior class that includes standouts like Austin Holloway, Eric Stokes and Josh Sims. When asked what his goals were for a team coming off a trip to the second round of the playoffs, Hoff said, “We don’t really set goals on winning and losing because I think that’s a little bit dangerous. Now we always want to win every game, be competitive and win championships. That’s part of it, but I think if you set out there to win x amount of games and you fall short of that then everybody looks at that as a failure. Maybe that’s all you can get out of that team. “Every team wants to win a state title, well to be honest with you in AAAA there’s probably, let’s say 20 teams that have a realistic shot of that happening and I may be stretching it. What we always said is we want to play smart, physical football. We want to basically be a region presence and host game 11. If
we’re doing those things then we’re in the show, we're giving ourselves a chance and at that point that means we had a good regular season.” Systematically, not much will change with Hoff in charge. He says he’ll adapt his defense to the personnel Eastside has and the offense will always be spread out. He praised Holloway – joking that he’s afraid he’ll lose him to baseball one day – for his growth and maturity since his freshman year. Hoff recognizes that this year Holloway is more of a natural leader and he’s gotten to the point where the coaches can allow him to change plays at the line of scrimmage based on what he sees. “Sounds minds equal fast feet,” Hoff says. He says that because it’s his philosophy not to overcomplicate things for kids to the point that when they play they’re thinking and not playing. Stokes is tearing up the summer. He recently ran a 4.27 40-yard dash at a camp at Georgia Tech. He’s already been offered by Georgia Southern and he’s yet to play his junior year.
Stokes is a beast in track and field and in football. Hoff spoke about how valuable it is for players to play multiple sports in high school and how college scouts see that as a plus. Stokes, Holloway and Sims are all examples of that. The staff When he started coaching, Hoff really enjoyed being a coordinator, he could’ve stayed in his last role and been really, really happy he says. Hoff knew four or five years ago that he wanted to be a head coach eventually so he started inquiring about a few spots, and checked different areas. He says working with Hurst helped him a lot because he never held him back. Hoff says that his coaching staff is great and he views that as one of the most important factors going forward. For Hoff, getting guys that are good teachers was the No. 1 criteria. Being able to work with a staff that has been together for years was second. Assistant coaches Frankey Iverson, Jay Cawthon and Hoff have been together for 10 years, together they built the offense from the ground up.
Most of the staff has been with the team for some time, Nathan Ogle has been with them for eight years. Anderico Bailey played under Hoff and came back to coach and
he’s known coach Chuck Jordan since he was at Newton. “I really like our staff. That’s always our No. 1 concern, it’s not so much me. I know I’m driving the bus,
but it’s like I’ve always said it’s getting the right guys on the bus and then we’ll figure out where to put them. I think we did that so that was huge,” Hoff said.
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TOP: Front Row (left to right): Leo Mallard (EHS Teacher and Group Leader), Renee Mallard (ICMS Principal), Jim Gayler. Second Row: Mackenzie Mallard, Cirsten Boyd, Coley Edwards, Miranda Hopper, Reid Waters, Courtney Farrow, Lily Mayfield, David Allen (EHS Teacher), Shelly Barber, Betsy Proffitt (ICMS Teacher), Vickie Meeler (ICMS Teacher). Back Row: Bobby Meeler, Sam Hay IV, David Thompson, Eldredge Baulkmon, Brantley Proffitt, Luke Gayler, Max Mayfield; Above left: Students at Rancho Manzanillo with Giant Tortoise
Eastside Students, teachers, and parents explore Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands STAFF REPORTS news@covnews.com
Although school is out for the summer, Newton County students are still busy learning. Such a group recently had the ultimate in science and ecological learning experience, heading to Ecuador and the Galapagos islands. The tour, put together by EF Educational Tours and led by Eastside science teacher Leo Mallard, brought 13 Eastside High School students and eight adults on an eight day trip. After spending most of the first day flying from Atlanta to Quito Ecuador, the group toured Quito, visiting Independence Plaza, the Government Plaza, the San Francisco Monastery and the Intinan Museum on their second day in-country. Later in the afternoon the group took and excursion to the equatorial line where they actually got to see the difference in how the Coriolis effect worked on the equator as well as in the Northern and Southern hemisphere. They also got the opportunity to try and balance an unboiled egg on a nail head on the equatorial line, with Luke Gayler, Mackenzie Mallard, Betsy Proffitt and Miranda Hopper accomplishing this feat.
The next day the group of 21 students and adults, travelled to Baltra Island where they were transferred by ferry to Santa Cruz Island, staying at the Ninfa Hotel. After arriving they visited Rancho Manzanillo to see wild tortoises that come up from the lowlands to breed. After visiting the ranch the group went to visit the Charles Darwin Research Station to see one of the breeding programs for the tortoises and learn about some of the native flora and fauna. Everyone especially enjoyed seeing the sea lions, marine iguanas, land iguanas, crabs and the various other plants and animals on our excursion to and from the research station. Even more wildlife was studied on the fourth day, after a two hour boat ride to San Cristobal Island, where the group hiked through the clouds of the highlands to the only freshwater lake of the islands. After the hike the group snorkeled in a bay where they were able to get up close to the various species of colorful fish, sea urchins, and sea lions in their natural environment. For the sixth day, the natural wonder of note was Wolf Volcano, an actively erupting volcano on San Isabella Island. While there, the group
viewed wild Flamingos and learned a little about their ecology (coloration, behaviors, etc.) Students also learned a little bit about the new desalination plant which will be used by the island to convert salt water into fresh water. Students were also informed about local agricultural crops as well as native plant life, particularly the poison apple tree which is toxic to the touch just like our poison ivy here in the US. After that the group visited the Arnaldo Tupiza-Chamaidan “Giant Tortoise Breeding Center where they had thousands of tortoises of different species, sizes, and ages. Here we had to opportunities to see how the different species of tortoises where bred and raised to be later released into the wild on the different islands. Students also learned more about their ecology, habits and behaviors. The students really enjoyed seeing the different species of fish and were quite surprised at how close the sea lions would get to them in the water as they explored. Snorkeling was one of the favorite activities by far. After exploring the twin craters on Day 6, the group interacted with the local population on their seventh and final full day on the trip.
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Today is the day that tradition has set aside in our nation as the day we honor our fathers. Though there is no clear history on the day. When we look at the time line, the day came into existence after Mother’s Day was first E. WILEY STEPHENS observed. Most fathers would COLUMNIST not argue that is the way it should be. Perhaps the best claim to the start of this day was in Spokane Washington in 1910. Mother’s Day was started in West Virginia three years before. Though it would take years for the day to become “official”, the observance spread fairly quickly from Spokane, by 1926 a national Father’s Day Committee was formed. It has continued with its major work being to recognize several national Fathers of the Year and to raise funds to deal with charities working with families and children. The day was recognized by a joint resolution of Congress in 1956. In 1966 Lyndon Johnson proclaimed it a national holiday and in 1971, Richard Nixon signed into law an act by congress making the day official. It ranks fifth in the most popular days to send a greeting card. I think we have seen this tradition grow and become a part of our national culture because we need to be able to express our love and appreciation to our fathers. My father has been dead for almost fifty years and not a Father’s Day goes by that I don’t think of something I wished I had said to him or time I should have spent with him. If you still have your Dad, don’t let this day get by without expressing your love to him. The last few months I have watched a pair of Canadian Geese with their new family on the pond behind our home. It was on Mother’s Day that we first saw them, a proud Father leading the way across the pond with five little goslings following and Mother bringing up the rear keeping them all in line. Over the weeks that have followed, I have watched both parents carefully guide the growing family and guard them when needed. When there is a need to push them along, both parents work together to get their flock where they need to be. Ideally it is that way with humans as well. It works best when both parents are involved in the life of their children. It took both to create life and I am convinced it takes both to nurture each life. Peter Marshall was one of the great voices in the American pulpit in the middle of the twentieth century. The first church he served as pastor was Covington’s First Presbyterian Church. The story of his life, “A Man Called Peter” was the first movie shot in our community. He was truly a powerful preacher. One of his sermons was entitled “The Keepers of the Springs”. Marshall wrote this as a Mother’s Day sermon but the truths of his message applies just as well to fathers. He told a story of a town council that in trying to balance the budget found a line item for the keeper of the spring. No one seemed to know what this “Keeper of the Spring” did so they sent word that he was no longer needed. You might recall what happened. The beautiful stream that flowed through the town and the entire town was dependent on began to grow polluted, discolored and filled with debris. Of course when they investigated, they discovered that for years the keeper had quietly gone about his duties making sure the spring that fed the stream was kept clear of trash. When he stopped, the results showed downstream. So it is with being a parent. The most important things we do will never make the headlines. But if we fail to do what we can to nurture and love our children the results will be seen “downstream”. How does one measure one’s life? Is not one of the most important measurements what we see in the lives of our children and grandchildren? God has given us no greater task than to be a parent. The strength of our nation is found in the family. And just as I have watched those two geese working together to nurture their five little goslings, so in families we need to work together to insure a greater future. When I was in the active ministry and visited a first time family in the hospital, I would always say jokingly, “Congratulations, you have just had your last night of good sleep.” Whatever age your child might be, you are always on “duty”, just the needs you need to be available help. As we honor our fathers this day, let us realize how dependent we have been on them through life. To all the fathers of our community, I wish you a happy Father’s Day. B. Wiley Stephens is a retired United Methodist Minister and author who now resides in Covington.
RECENT BIRTHS 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 Miami. John Taylor III is the son of John Dee Taylor Jr. of Decatur and the late Betty Mae Taylor. The bride’s grandparents are the late Willie James and Susie B. Duffie and the late Willie Tom and Fannie Scofield of Covington. The groom’s grandparents are the late Delmon and Edna Mae Hurst of Miami and John D. Taylor and Ira Lee Taylor. laTara is a graduate from Newotn 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.
Landon Carter Allen Smith, May 30, Brittany Beavers, David Smith, Covington, 7 pounds, 10 ounces, 19 ½ inches Addison Jean Wallace, June 6, Tiffanie Davis, Chase Williams, Newborn, 7 pounds, 11 ounces, 20 ½ inches Jayasia Hamilton, June 11, Chamadine Hamilton, Owen Samuels, Covington, 6 foot, 4 ounces, 18 inches Armani Mariah Jackson, June 10, Namian Colquitt, Sergio Jackson, Covington, 6 pounds, 10 ounces, 19 inches Olivia Kay’Lee Lucky, June 10, Bridgett Ross, Obie Lucky, Covington, 6 pounds, 5 ounces, 17 ¾ inches Jackson Howard Peek, June 15, Sarah Laine Slaughter, Michael Jansen Peek, Covington, 8 pounds, 14 ounces, 22 inches Zymere Princeton Baker, Tiffany Baker, June 16, Covington, 5 pounds, 12 ounces, 19 inches
CRIME
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Ex-employees allegedly rob cabinet shop BRYAN FAZIO bfazio@covnews.com
Several items were stolen from Horizon Cabinets on City Pond Road by people who are believed to be ex-employees early Sunday morning. The owner of the cabinet shop called the Covington Police Department after the night crew informed him they observed the former employees taking the items. The victim told CPD that two ex-employees and their family members broke into a side door and took items from within the business and cut power cords to machinery in the shop. According to reports the alleged suspects are two former employees who were former owners of the business when it was in Stone Mountain. Both reportedly quit this past week and had no rights to be on the property, according to Horizon Cabinets’ owner. According to reports, once inside the suspects removed two Dell computers and monitor (valued at $1,600), a refrigerator ($1,500)
hinge board machine ($1,800), five Dewalt drills ($400) three Dewalt sanders ($200) and a Dewalt chop saw ($300). Woman refuses to pay while arrested Elizabeth Gilchrist was arrested for an outstanding warrant while a taxi cab waited for her outside the Quick Trip on Hwy. 278, after she had ran up a metered cost of $17.50. According to reports, the taxi driver told a Covington Police Officer that Gilchrist had not paid for her fare, and could do so either by cash or card. Gilchrist then reportedly refused to pay. The officer was warned that if she didn’t pay she would be charged for theft of services. After another refusal Gilchrist was arrested for an outstanding warrant and theft of services. Man flees from police, charged with DUI A Covington Police Officer patrolling Brown Bridge Road using a license plate reader was alerted when a Hyundai Santa Fe
drove by into a Chevron gas station at Brown Bridge Road and Turner Lake Road shortly before 8 a.m. Monday. After the tag of the Santa Fe came back as expired Feb. 4, the officer waited for the vehicle to leave. According to reports after the vehicle pulled out of the parking lot in front of the officer, he activated his emergency equipment. After the emergency equipment was activated, the driver of the Santa Fe reportedly looked “directly” at the officer and continued driving. The officer then told dispatch that the vehicle was not stopping and to notify the Georgia State Patrol and Newton County Sheriff ’s Office. The officer then reportedly followed the vehicle west on Brown Bridge Road, right onto Tara Drive where he noticed the vehicle did not have working break lights. The vehicle then turned left onto Melody Circle, running a stop sign at Melody Circle and Scarlett Drive before stopping at 9280 Scarlett Drive. According to reports, the officer exited his patrol car, drawing his service weapon and
giving verbal commands for the driver to show his hands and get on the ground. The male, reportedly, followed commands and was placed in handcuffs once on the ground. Identified as 34-year-old Carl Correa, the suspect, did not have a valid driver’s license, which was suspended for multiple violations. According to reports the officer noticed that the vehicle’s front left tire was almost bald and the left rear had very little tread on it. When the officer went to speak with Correa, he smelled a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage from the back seat. Correa told the officer he had two beers to drink the evening before. According to reports the officer said Correa’s eyes were bloodshot, and he tested positive for alcohol when blowing into an Alco sensor. Correa refused Implied Consent for alcohol tests. Correa was taken to the Newton County Detention Center where he was issued with citations for expired tag, fleeing/attempting to elude, reckless driving, DUI, suspended license, defective equipment and tire requirement.
NEWTON COUNTY JAIL LOG Belinda Denise Alexander, 36, Conyers, June 13, theft by shoplifting, knowingly making a false statement pertaining to motor vehicle insurance required Avience Baker, 25, Covington, June 16, theft by taking Derrick Nashaun Belcher, 36, Oxford, June 16, public drunkenness Remona Juliette Carter, 29, Lithonia, June 16, manufacture, deliver, sell, distribute, etc. or possess with intent to distribute, possession and use of drug related objects, receipt, possession or transfer of firearm by convicted felon or felony first offense, theft by receiving stolen property, identity theft fraud when using/possessing identity info concerning a person, forgery – 1st degree, possession of a firearm or knife during commission of or attempt to commit certain Lyndy Clay Clark, 32, Loganville, June 11, identity theft fraud when using/ possessing identity info concerning a person, forgery -4th degree Carl Vincente Correa, 34, Covington, June 15, operation of vehicle without current plate/expired plate 1st offence, fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer, reckless driving, DUI-driving under the influence of alcohol, driving while license suspended or revoked, defective equipment, tires, probation violation John Anthony Criswell, Sr., 47, Oxford, June 12, probation violation Charise Denise Dais,
47, Covington, June 11, public drunkenness, giving false name, address or birthdate to law enforcement officer Corey Brandon Donegan, 28, Covington, June 16, battery, receipt, possession or transfer of firearm by convicted felon John Zechary Dorsett, 49, Oxford, June 13, theft by shoplifting, giving false name, address or birthdate to law enforcement officer, deposit account fraud no more than $1,499 (2) Amanda Marie Echavarria, 30, Dahlonega, June 10, suspended, revoked or cancelled registration, obstruction of law enforcement officer when engaged on official duty, no proof of insurance Bennie Joe Evans, 25, Covington, June 10, court sentenced, probation violation Kasey Trae Everette, 24, Conyers, June 13, probation violation Luke Christopher Fowler, 18, Covington, June 12, burglary – 1st degree Gwendolyn Denise Garland, 44, Covington, June 13, aggravated assault Joseph Dwayne Gier, 27, Porterdale, June 15, probation violation Elizabeth Dinah Gilchrist, 52, Locust Grove, June 15, possession of methamphetamine, probation violation, theft of service, public drunkenness Ricky Hugh Gilstrap, 54, Covington, June 12, theft by receiving stolen property, driving while license suspended or revoked, knowingly making a false statement pertain-
ing to motor vehicle insurance required, knowingly driving motor vehicle on suspended canceled or revoked Robert Lee Griffith, 30, Covington, June 11, court sentenced Chris Hooten, 30, Covington, June 11, violate family violence order, willful obstruction of law enforcement officers John Sherman Hulsey, 19, Covington, June 11, criminal trespass Cornelius Jerome Jackson, 38, Atlanta, June 11, probation violation Milton Lee Jeff, 48, Monroe, June 14, probation violation Deqwan DeWayne Jones, 17, Covington, giving false name, address or birthdate to law enforcement officer, theft by shoplifting Jayde Maetoni Lewis, 25, Lithonia, June 13, criminal trespass Michael Edward Littlejohn, 43, Scaly Mountain, NC, June 12, probation violation David Allen Maness, 22, Covington, June 13, probation violation Cole Tyler Meadows, 24, Covington, June 11, probation violation Roger Mackey Moore, Jr., 24, Riverdale, June 11, contempt of court-probate/magistrate, probation violation William Nicolas Moses, 26, Porterdale, June 16, willful obstruction of law enforcement officers, Harlan Shepard Parks, 35, Conyers, June 15, theft by taking, Bruce Smith Perry, 23, Covington, June
10, court sentenced Bruce Smith Perry, 23, Covington, June 10, court sentenced Demetrius Equeras, 24, Covington, June 10, court sentenced Paul Lewis Robinson, 55, Covington, June 12, theft by taking, criminal damage, to property int eh second degree, theft by taking, probation violation Bernardo Ramirez Sanchez, 30, Covington, June 15, driving without a valid license Latoya Shelton, 35, Atlanta, June 15, forgery- 4th degree Hakeem Maurice Singletary, 23, Albany, June 10, court sentenced John Gary Taylor, 64, Covington, June 11, probation violation original offense false report of crime, criminal trespass Cesar Rubio Tovar, jr. 23, Conyers, June 10, probation violation Michael David Travis, 48, Covington, June 12, criminal trespass, obstruction of law enforcement officer when engaged on official duty, probation violation, burglary -1st degree, burglary – 2nd degree, armed robbery by intimidation, possession of firearm or knife during commission of or attempt to commit, carrying pistol without license Craig William Wagner, 38, Stockbridge, June 16, reckless driving, too fast for conditions, fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer for a felony offense, driving while license suspended or revoked, open container, willful ob-
struction of law enforcement officers Terrence Jeffrey Wilbern, 22, Covington, June 15, criminal trespass Cedarrius Rashard Elmonta Williams, 22, Covington, June 12, criminal trespass, aggravated assault, cruelty to children in the 3rd degree, terroristic threats and acts Jessie James Williams, 62, Covington, June 12, probation violation Sondra Latrice Wilson, 39, Covington, June 11, probation violation, failure to appear for fingerprintable charge Erica Dianne Babcock, 18, Loganville, June 11, marijuana-possession less than 1 ounce Quindarius Darnell Bell, 21, Covington, June 15, DUI-driving under the influence of alcohol, im-
pending traffic flow Carlos Joseph Bishop, 34, Covington, June 10, terroristic threats and acts, criminal trespass Javaris Jerrod Brown, 27, Covington, June 13, disorderly conduct Ricky Rudolph Carr, 58, Covington, June 11, child support default Vicki Lynn Carol, 46, Covington, June 12, contempt of court – probate/ magistrate Raphael Dion Chaney, 22, Conyers, June 10, speeding, possession of a schedule 4 controlled substance, possession of a schedule 1 or 2 controlled substance, purchase, possession, manufacture, distribute (2) Joshua Clark, 19, Oxford, June 15, willful obstruction of law enforcement officer
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BUSINESS
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Gourmet sandwich shop will open doors by the end of summer SANDRA BRANDS news@covnews.com
As a child, he waited tables in his mother’s restaurant. Since then, John Nissan, 25, has worked every station in food service, most recently as a server at Cheddar’s Casual Café in Columbus; Locos Grill and Pub in Athens; and Buffalo Wild Wings in Kennesaw. Every position, he said, except management. That’s changed. With two silent partners, Nissan is the owner of the Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwich Shop franchise, opening in Covington by the end of the summer. He admits that being management is different. “Instead of having someone else who has the answers, I’m the one who needs to have the answers,” he said. “I’ve worked at a number of places where I thought management could make some improvements. Now, I’m the one who needs to make the changes and improvements. “You never want to be the manager that isn’t willing to be the hardest worker on the shift,” he said. “You want to be someone employees look up to and inspire.” That philosophy seems to blend well with Jimmy John’s views. Nissan said that after looking at a number of different franchises, he was impressed with the sandwich shop’s sevenweek training program and interview process. He was also impressed with the product. “I will find myself eating their sandwiches maybe four or five times a week, and craving them in between,” he said. The Beef Club No.
Unemployment rates rose in half of US states last month CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER news@covnews.com
Unemployment rates rose in 25 U.S. states last month, driven higher in many cases by more people who began looking for work but didn't immediately find jobs. Rates fell in 9 states and Washington, D.C., and were unchanged in 16 states, the Labor Department said Friday. Despite the pickup in unemployment rates, employers are hiring at a robust pace, boosting job growth in most parts of the country. Thirty-seven states added jobs last month, while 12 states cut jobs. Hiring in Montana was flat. The state data echoes last month's national pattern. Employers added 280,000 jobs, yet the unemployment rate ticked up to 5.5 percent from 5.4 percent. That can happen when more Americans start job hunts but aren't immediately hired. The government doesn't count people as unemployed unless they are actively searching for work. Many states gained jobs but saw their unemployment rates rise as their ranks of job searchers also increased. California added the most jobs last month, gaining 54,200. Yet its unemployment rate ticked up to 6.4 percent from 6.3 percent. That's because more than 70,000 people started looking for work last month, and about 13,000 didn't find jobs. New York added 42,700 jobs, the second-most, while its unemployment rate was unchanged at 5.7 percent. Texas gained 33,200, the third-highest, though its rate also ticked up, to 4.3 percent from 4.2 percent. Nearly every state has gained jobs in the past 12 months, except for West Virginia, which lost nearly 17,000. It shed jobs in mining, construction, and government, the Labor Department said. West Virginia now has the nation's highest unemployment rate, at 7.2 percent, up from 7.0 percent the previous month. It has overtaken Nevada, where the rate remained 7.1 percent in May. Nebraska has the lowest rate, at 2.6 percent, though it ticked up from 2.5 percent the previous month. In April it displaced North Dakota as the state with the lowest rate. That's because North Dakota has lost oil and gas drilling jobs as energy companies have been forced to cut back in the wake of last year's drop in oil prices. North Dakota's rate is still very low, at 3.1 percent.
12 is one of his favorites. “It’s got pretty much everything we have—lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, turkey, provolone.” And then there’s the Gargantuan sandwiches, and the even larger versions that appear only on the restaurant’s secret menu. Born in Victorville, California, and raised in Warm Springs, Nissan discovered Covington and Conyers when he began driving through the area driving to and from Athens, where he was attending school. “We found out there’s a lot hidden [here],” he said. “We didn’t know about the movie connections.” Nissan said the chamber and economic development office have gone above and beyond the welcome him to the business community. “Everybody’s been nice to the new kid in [town].” he said. Construction began in April, and won’t be finished until later in the summer. Now, Nissan said, they are beginning to hire staff to fill the 30 open positions, including cashiers, drivers, sandwich makers and managers. Those interested can send Nissan a resume at manager@cclsubs.com. According to company spokesperson Nathan Louer, Jimmy John’s gives customers a “great product in an energetic atmosphere and do it with a smile. If you can’t get out of the home or office give us a call, if you are within our delivery area we will deliver as little as one sub right to your doorstep. Our combination of speed and service is what sets us apart.” There are currently over 2,000 Jimmy John stores opened nationally.
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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. Mass Choir rehersal 7 p.m. in the Eastside High School Chorus Room. 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 770-7888799 for more information, or visit our website at southernheartlandart.com/ classes to download an application.
June 25 THURSDAY Young Professionals meeting Young Professionals of Newton County will meet at The Social House, 2101 Main Street, Porterdale at 5:30 p.m. RSVP by Tuesday, June 23 to YNPCga@gmail.com.
June 27 SATURDAY Amateur Radio ‘Field Day’ Newotn County Radio Club participating in national Amateur Radio Field Day at Berry’s Tree Farm. 2-6 p.m.
June 29 MONDAY
Mass Choir rehersal 7 p.m. in the Eastside High School Chorus Room.
July 4 SATURDAY Independence in the Park Newotn County Community Band with the Newotn County Celebration Choir and Mass Community Choir Independence in the Park Social Circle parade From Social Circle High School to memorial street.
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 10 FRIDAY Salem Camp Meeting 187th Salem Camp meeting with services at 10:45 a.m. and 7:45 p.m. from July 10-17.
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.
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.
July 22 MONDAY 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 770-7888799 for more information, or visit our website at southernheartlandart.com/ classes to download an application.
August 14 FRIDAY Summer Concert on the Square Gannon Adams on the Square at 7 p.m.
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 770-786-0288.
Sept. 11 FRIDAY Summer Concert on the Square Drive Time Band with Mack McKibben on the Square at 7 p.m.
Marine Corps League 9 a.m.; second Saturday of each month; Little Red School House, Newton Drive; all former Marines welcome.
Sept. 24 THURSDAY Taste of Newton 5 p.m. at the Porter Memorial Gymnasium.
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
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Mr. Dennis Ray Burch Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home Dennis Ray Burch, of Ruskin, Florida, formerly of Covington, Georgia, died June 13, 2015, at the age of 70. Born to the late Penn M. Burch and Helen Antony Burch, he lived most of his life in Newton County before moving to Ruskin, Florida, in September 2005. Mr. Burch was a very active member of Willow Springs Church, in Social Circle, and in the Moose Lodge in Ruskin, Florida. He was employed with Hercules for many years. He loved dancing, playing golf and collecting NASCAR memorabilia. He was a loving father and grandfather, and cherished the time he spent with his three grandchildren. Mr. Burch was preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Jeanette Burch. Survivors include his daughters, Lori BurchFarrow and husband, Todd, of Covington, Jennifer Keipper and husband, Scott; grandchildren, Luke, Kinsley and Peyton Keipper, all of Lithia, Florida; brothers, Bobby Burch of Oxford, Ronald Burch of Columbus; sisters, Sara Simpson of Covington, Sheila Burch of Oxford; as well as several nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Mr. Burch will be held Friday, June 19, 2015, 11 a.m., at the Chapel of Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Rd., in Covington, with Rev. J.C. Studdard and Rev. Clint Powell officiating and interment followed in Lawnwood Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the American Cancer Society, in Memory of Dennis Ray Burch, 1684 Barnett Shoals Road, Athens, GA 30605. Visit caldwellandcowan. com to place online condolences or call 770-7867062.
Mrs. Mary Gene Everitt Elliott Mary Gene Everitt Elliott of Oxford, GA passed away on June 13, 2015 at Abbey Hospice. She was born on August 4, 1934 in Atlanta to the late Claudine Faulkner Everitt and William Floyd Everitt. Mary Gene grew up in Covington, but employment took their family to Greenville, SC in the late 1940’s, where she graduated from Greenville High School in 1952. She attended the University of Georgia where she was a Fine Art major and a member of the Zeta Tau Alpha sorority. In 1955, Mary Gene returned to Covington to marry and raise a family. She worked for the Newton County Board of Education as a testing coordinator for many years, and also had her own picture-framing business for a time. She was an accomplished artist, enjoying oil painting and drawing, and created min-
iature clay sculptures of her friend’s children. She was very involved in the community with groups such as the Sergeant Newton Chapter DAR, the Covington Garden Club, Friends of the Library, the Oxford Shrine Society working to save Old Church, and the Oxford Tree Board. In 1971 she was the founder and first President of the Newton County Historical Society, and remained a lifetime m e m b e r. She was a Elliot researcher and writer assisting her aunt, Jinx Faulkner in compiling the History of Newton County, published by the Historical Society in 1988. Mary Gene was a longtime member of Covington First United Methodist Church, a Scout leader, talented gardener, seamstress and an amazing single mom. In 1975, Mary Gene married the late James H. Elliott, Jr. and moved to Atlanta where she helped Jim run the Atlanta Museum and J.H. Elliott Antiques on Peachtree Street. They enjoyed traveling and working antique shows together throughout the Southeast and New England. They were avid supporters and Charter members of the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation, where they first met on a tour. They also enjoyed attending Scottish Highland Games where they often hosted the Elliot Clan tents and were patrons of the various regional Games. Mary Gene was a Sponsor of the Stone Mountain Highland Games for more than 30 years and a hardworking volunteer on the Grounds Committee for at least half that time. Mary Gene was very active on the state and national level of the Daughters of the American Revolution, where she served as State Chaplain, Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary and Organizing Secretary in the years 1986 through 1998. She was National Chairman of DAR Press Books from 1989-1992. She was past Regent of the Joseph Habersham Chapter in Atlanta and a current active member of the Sergeant Newton Chapter in Covington. Mary Gene was on the State Advisory Board for Tamassee DAR School and established a scholarship endowment fund there for the students in 2008. Along with her love of history, Mary Gene’s passion and favorite pastime was genealogy. She had thoroughly researched her own family, and assisted countless others in pursuit of their lineage. She was a wealth of knowledge and quick to offer assistance to other genealogists she met at the archives and later online. She will be sorely missed within her research circles. Mary Gene is survived
by her brother and sisterin-law, Bill and Amelia (Fusaro) Everitt of Atlanta, also her four devoted children and spouses, Walker Campbell, Jr. (Courtney Christian) of Raleigh, NC, Claudia Callaway (William S. Callaway, III) of Covington, Richard Campbell of Plano, TX and Bill Campbell of Covington. Mary Gene was the proud grandmother of six wonderful grandchildren: Meghan Campbell of Chicago, IL, Sean Campbell of Savannah, Austin Campbell of Nashville, TN, and Grace Callaway, Catherine Campbell and Everitt Campbell, all of Covington. She also leaves behind a number of nieces and nephews, cousins and many dear friends. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, June 15, 2015 at the Covington First United Methodist Church on Conyers Street, with the Rev. Louly Fowler Hay, Dr. Douglas Gilreath, and Rev. Jan McCoy officiating. The family will receive friends at Caldwell & Cowan on Floyd Street Sunday afternoon from 4-6 pm. Memorial donations may be made to the Mary Gene Elliott Scholarship Endowment fund at Tamassee DAR School, P.O. Box 8, Tamassee, SC 29686 or to the Covington First United Methodist Church, 1113 Conyers Street, Covington, GA 30014.
Dr. William Ernest Jackson Dr. William E. Jackson, 78, of Covington died peacefully June 19, 2015 after a long illness. Dr. Jackson practiced Chiropractic for 51 years serving four generations. He retired December 16, 2011. In his last months, he was lovingly cared for at the VA Community Living Center, the Eagles Nest. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Vicki; daughters Kelli Jackson, Patty Spillers; sons Dr. Marc Jackson, Danni Jackson; six grandchildren, seven greatgrandchildren. He requested his remains be donated to Life University for training of future Chiropractors.
Mrs. Jean Oldham Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home Jean Oldham of Oxford, passed away June 18, 2015, at the age of 80. She began her banking career as a bookkeeper at Bank of Covington, and retired, after 30 years of employment, as a bank manager from the 278 office. She was a very active member of the First Presbyterian Church where she volunteered for many church projects, was a member of the First Presbyterian Women’s Club and was president of the First Presbyterian Church Women’s Circle. In addition, she was a member of the Covington Woman’s Club. Mrs. Oldham was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother
and especially enjoyed taking care of her great-grandchildren. Mrs. Oldham was preceded in death by her parents, Johnnie Lloyd and Susie Connell Harper; first husband, Cleon Turner; second husband, Bill Oldham; and step-daughter, Anita Huff. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Nikki and Mark Shirah of Covington; sons and daughter-in-law, Otis and Cheryl Turner of Oxford, Troy Turner of Macon; grandchildren, Heather Tant, Jeremy Shirah, Kelly Shirah, Rhiannon Lowery, Melissa Turner, Dusty Hamby, Cassie Turner; great-grandchildren, Brooklyn Shirah, Cheyenne Tant, Kaleigh Tant, Jace Shirah, Caden Rhodes, Gabe Lowery, Madeline Lowery; brother, James R. Harper; as well as several nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service for Mrs. Oldham will be held Monday, June 22, 2015, 4 p.m., at First Presbyterian Church, in Covington, with Rev. Dr. William B. Wade, Jr., and Rev. Louly Fowler Hay officiating, and interment following in Lawnwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road, in Covington, Sunday, June 21, from 7 9 p.m.. Flowers are accepted, or a donation may be made in her memory, to: First Presbyterian Church General Fund, 1169 Clark Street, SW, Covington, GA 30014. Visit caldwellandcowan. com to place online condolences or call 770-7867062.
Mr. Walter Samuel “Sam” Allgood Meadows Funeral Home Walter Samuel “Sam” Allgood, age 64, of Monroe, died on June 12, 2015. He was born in Walton County on September 17, 1950 to the late Syble Reynolds Allgood and the late James Wesley Allgood. Surviving are: wife, Phyllis Allgood of Monroe; daughter, Jill White Coffee of Lawrenceville; sons and daughter-in-law, Kevin and Susan Allgood of Social Circle, Will Coffee of Covington; sister and brother-in-law, Sharon and Bert Stroud of Lula, CA; brothers and sister-in-law, Jimmy and Joy Allgood of Social Circle, Ricky and Diane Allgood of Rutledge, Danny Allgood of Jersey; Aunt, Doris Smallwood of Covington; grandchildren, Chance Zackery, Daven Welch, Emily Allgood, Cheyenne Allgood, Katie Allgood, Taylor Coffee, Presley Coffee, Colbi Coffee; great grandchild, Kambreigh Pirkle. Funeral services were Sunday, June 14, 2015 at 4:00 pm in the Chapel of Meadows Funeral Home with Rev. Lynn Head, Rev. Wilburn Hill, and Rev. JT Tate officiating. Interment followed at Ellington Cemetery. Meadows Funeral
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Mr. Terrell Wingfield Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home Terrell Wingfield, of Covington, passed away June 19, 2015, at the age of 72. Mr. Wingfield was a member of First Baptist Church of Covington for more than 40 years and recently became active with The Church of the Good Shepherd, serving on the Outreach Committee and other church ministries. He had a tremendous passion for helping others and expressed t h a t through Celebrate Recovery. Wingfield He was invited by Sheriff Ezell Brown to begin a prison ministry for the inmates at the Newton County Detention Center. Mr. Wingfield worked in the Insurance industry for 43 years as an independent agent. In his younger years, he enjoyed playing football, basketball and running on the track team for Putnam County High School. A loving husband, father, grandfa-
Page 7B ther and brother, he will be dearly missed by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sidney Terrell, Jr., and Virginia (McAllister) Wingfield; his brother, Kenneth (McAllister) Wingfield. Survivors include his loving wife of 44 years, Donna Wingfield; children and spouses, Kevin and Christina Wingfield of Baltimore, Maryland, Elizabeth and Jeff O’Kelley of Chestnut Mtn, Amanda Suarez of Covington; grandchildren, Julia Grimes, Geoff Grimes, William Eldred, Lantry Suarez; sisters and brotherin-law, Ginger Wingfield McCall (Jim) of Sugar Hill, GA; uncle, Richard McAllister of Cooper, GA; as well as several cousins. A Memorial Service for Mr. Wingfield will be held, Tuesday, June 23, 2015, at 11 a.m., at The Church of the Good Shepherd, in Covington, with The Rev. Edwin Beckham and Carol Veliotis officiating. The family will receive friends at the parish hall immediately following the memorial service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Outreach Program at The Church of the Good Shepherd, 4140 Clark Street, Covington, GA 30014. Visit caldwellandcowan.com to place online condolences or call 770786-7062.
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From weeping to joy "Alongside Babylon’s streams, there we sat down, crying because we remembered Zion." Psalm 137:1 (Common English Bible)
for they were our brothers and our sisters in the Body of Christ. The Psalmist’s words reflect our own feelings: “Alongside Babylon’s streams, there we sat The day started like any down, crying because we JAN MCCOY other day. Getting up and remembered Zion.” On COLUMNIST getting dressed came easThursday, as the news ily because I didn’t know sank in, I remembered what the rest of the world already my six years of living in Charleston, of knew. After a busy day on Wednesday, seeing Citadel Square churches on a I fell asleep earlier than I had planned, weekly, or sometimes daily basis, nevnot getting any of my work done, but er dreaming that this would or even resting peacefully. So Thursday morn- could happen. I cried for my Mething came, I dressed and walked to the odist church family in Charleston. I Classic Center where United Method- cried for my Low Country friends – ist pastors were in “holy conferencing” knowing that their security has been all week, in our annual business meet- compromised and their world has ing. But when I walked into the Classic been rocked. As Bishop Watson called Center, something was different, and for Methodists and Christians everyafter Bishop Michael Watson started to where to remember our kindness and speak, I knew what it was. The nearly our common bond in Christ, to lay 3,000 people gathered were hushed in aside bitterness, hatred and contempt silence, prayerful, remembering. for one another, and to love others We don’t expect that meeting in a with the love of the Lord, I shed tears church on a Wednesday night for a of compassion and grief for friends prayer service is a dangerous thing. We and for those that I don’t know who don’t even think that when our hus- are touched by this senseless act of bands or wives or children leave home violence. The Psalmist looked back to go to a church service, they won’t be on the oppressors, and while hurting coming home. Several families of the and crying, called down revenge on Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, the oppressors. But unlike the words South Carolina probably were like us, of the rest of Psalm 137, Bishop Watnot thinking that disaster would strike son reminded us that Jesus calls us to during a normal prayer service, but peace and compassion and praying for it did, and several of our Methodist our enemies. Indeed, the rest of the brothers and sisters were killed or in- week was spent remembering those jured on Wednesday evening. While families that are hurting and praywe were safely tucked into beds or ing for the heart of the attacker to be reading just one more bedtime story turned to love instead of hatred. to our children, others were shocked, Jesus reminded us that in this world, hurting, crying, grieving the loss of we will always have trouble and hunger precious family. Their loss touches all and sickness and violence. “I have told of us, regardless of our denomination, you these things so that in me you may
have peace. In the world you have trouble and suffering, but take courage—I have conquered the world.” John 16:33 (New English Translation). Jesus came to live and die and rise from the dead to remind us that death is not the end. At the end of it all, God has the final word: “I heard a loud voice from the throne say, “Look! God’s dwelling is here with humankind. He will dwell with them, and they will be his peoples. God himself will be with them as their God. He will wipe away every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more. There will be no mourning, crying, or pain anymore, for the former things have passed away” Revelation 21.3-4 (CEB). So where was God on Wednesday night during the prayer meeting? God was already holding those who would lose their lives as they met in prayer. God was already holding those whose loved ones would not come home, and was crying with them because sin wreaks havoc in the world. And God was whispering in their ears, “Don’t be afraid and don’t be troubled. I have conquered hell and death and I am alive forever more.” Yes, we will continue to have senseless violence and sorrow in this life, but remember that “weeping may endure for the night, but joy comes in the morning.” Psalm 30:5b (Common English Bible). Do not be afraid. Do not lose hope. Continue to pray for the comfort of the families, the peace of Charleston, the peace of Jerusalem, and the peace of the world. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. Rev. Jan McCoy is the Associate Pastor of Covington First United Methodist Church in downtown Covington. She may be reached at jan.mccoy@ngumc. net or at www.covingtonfirst.org.
Charleston church victims' families forgive suspect in court JEFFREY COLLINS The Associated Press
They forgave him. They advised him to repent for his sins, and asked for God's mercy on his soul. One even told Dylann Storm Roof to repent and confess, and "you'll be OK." Relatives of the nine people shot down during a Bible study session inside their historic black church confronted the 21-year-old suspect Friday during his initial hearing. They described their pain and anger, but also spoke of love. "I forgive you, my family forgives you," said Anthony Thompson, whose relative Myra Thompson was killed. "We would like you to take this opportunity to repent. ... Do that and you'll be better off than you are right now." Roof was ordered held until a bond is set on murder charges. He appeared by video from the county jail, looking somber in a striped jumpsuit and speaking only briefly in response to the judge's questions. The victims included the Rev. Clementa Pinckney, a state senator who doubled as the church's lead pastor, and eight others who played multiple roles in their families and communities: ministers and coaches, teachers and a librarian, counselors and choir singers and the elderly sexton who made sure the historic Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church was kept clean. A police affidavit released Friday accused Roof of shooting all nine multiple times, and making a "racially inflammatory statement" as he stood over an unnamed survivor. The families are determined not to respond in kind, said Alana Simmons, who lost her grandfather, the Rev. Daniel Simmons. "Although my grandfather and the other victims died at the hands of hate, this is proof — everyone's plea for your soul is proof they lived in love and their legacies will live in love, so hate won't win," she said. "And I just want to thank the court for making sure that hate doesn't win." Felecia Sanders survived the Wednesday night attack by pretending to be dead, but lost her son Tywanza. She also spoke from Chief Magistrate James Gosnell's courtroom, where Roof 's image appeared on a television screen. It is not unusual in South Carolina for the families of victims to be given a chance to address the court during a bond hearing.
"We welcomed you Wednesday night in our Bible study with open arms. You have killed some of the most beautifulest people that I know. Every fiber in my body hurts ... and I'll never be the same," Sanders told Roof. "Tywanza was my hero," Sanders added, but then even she showed some kindness to the man accused of killing her son: "As we said in Bible Study, we enjoyed you but may God have mercy on you." Roof bowed his head slightly. From the jail, he could hear them talking, but couldn't see them; the camera showed only the judge. "Charleston is a very strong community. We have big hearts. We're a very loving community," said Gosnell, who urged people to find it in their hearts to help not only the nine victims, but "victims on the young man's side of the family" as well. Roof 's public defender released a statement from his family offering prayers and sympathy for the victims, and expressing "shock, grief and disbelief as to what happened that night." "We have all been touched by the moving words from the victims' families offering God's forgiveness and love in the face of such horrible suffering," the statement said. The comments in court seemed in keeping with a spirit evident on the streets of Charleston Friday, where people built a memorial and planned a vigil to repudiate whatever a gunman would hope to accomplish by attacking one of the nation's most important African-American sanctuaries. "A hateful person came to this community with some crazy idea he'd be able to divide, but all he did was unite us and make us love each other even more," Mayor Joseph P. Riley Jr. said as he described plans for the evening vigil at a sports arena. A steady stream of people brought flowers and notes and shared somber thoughts at a growing memorial in front of the church, which President Barack Obama called "a sacred place in the history of Charleston and in the history of America." The Justice Department announced Friday that it's investigating whether it could be a hate crime or domestic terrorism. Agency spokeswoman Emily Pierce said the slayings were "undoubtedly designed to strike fear and terror into this community." South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley said the state will "absolutely" want the death penalty.
"This was an act of racial terrorism and must be treated as such," the Rev. Cornell William Brooks, president of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, said Friday in Charleston. "This is a moment in which we say to them, the white nationalists movement, those purveyors of hate, we as Americans will not subscribe to that philosophy. We will not give up, we will not give in," Brooks said. Roof had complained while getting drunk on vodka recently that "blacks were taking over the world" and that "someone needed to do something about it for the white race," according to Joey Meek, who tipped the FBI when he saw his friend on surveillance images. Roof also told him he used birthday money from his parents to buy a .45 Glock pistol before the attack, Meek said. The affidavit said Roof 's father and uncle also called authorities after seeing surveillance photos, and that the father said Roof owned a .45-caliber gun. Roof was arrested across the state line and returned in shackles to a county jail where he was being held next to the cell of Michael Slager, the white former police officer charged with fatally shooting black motorist Walter Scott in neighboring North Charleston. It was the third arrest for Roof, who was quizzed by police in February after workers at the Columbiana shopping mall said he appeared dressed entirely in black, asking strange questions about employee movements and closing times. He was charged then with possessing suboxone, a drug typically used to treat heroin addiction. A trespassing charge was added after he showed up again in April, prompting a three-year ban from the mall. Spilling blood inside the "Mother Emanuel" church, founded in 1816, evoked painful memories of the racist violence that black churches have so often suffered, and the values their congregations have tried to uphold in response. "For me, I'm a work in progress and I acknowledge that I'm very angry," said Bethane Middleton-Brown, who appeared in court on behalf of her sister, the Rev. DePayne Middleton Doctor. "We have no room for hate. We have to forgive. I pray God on your soul. And I also thank God I won't be around when your judgment day comes with him."
Pope Francis' climate message fails to move GOP ERICA WERNER & MATTHEW DALY The Associated Press
Pope Francis' call for dramatic action on climate change drew a round of shrugs from congressional Republicans, while a number of the party's presidential candidates ignored it entirely. "I don't want to be disrespectful, but I don't consider him an expert on environmental issues," said Texas Rep. Joe Barton, a senior Republican on the Energy and Commerce Committee, in a comment echoed by others in his party. Even Capitol Hill's Catholic Republicans, despite their religion's reverence for the holy father, seemed unmoved by his urgent plea to save the planet. The reactions suggested that the pontiff 's desire to translate his climate views into real action to combat greenhouse gases could fall flat, at least as far as the American political system is concerned. House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, a Catholic who invited the pontiff to address Congress later this year, said the pope is not afraid to challenge thinking on various issues. "I respect his right to speak out on these important issues," Boehner said, but he demurred when asked whether Francis' views, made public in an encyclical released Thursday, might spur legislative action by the Republicans who run Congress. "There's a lot of bills out there. I'm not sure where in the process these bills may be," Boehner said. In the encyclical, a landmark foray by the Vatican into the area of environmental policy, Francis called for a bold cultural revolution, framing climate change as an urgent moral issue and blaming global warming on an unfair, fossil fuel-based industrial model that harms the poor most. He urged people of every faith to save God's creation for future generations. Francis is to address lawmakers in September in the first speech by a pope to Congress. Francis enjoyed a 70 percent popularity rating in a poll by the Pew Research Center earlier this year; Congress, by contrast, routinely polls in the teens. Yet despite his status as an exalted spiritual figure and leader of the world's 1.2 billion Catholics, his pronouncements on climate were received much as a presidential address might be: with enthusiastic embraces from those who already agreed with him, and disavowals or silence from most everyone else. President Barack Obama fell into the former category. "I welcome His Holiness Pope Francis's encyclical, and deeply admire the pope's decision to make the case — clearly, powerfully, and with the full moral authority of his position — for action on global climate change," the president said in a statement. The Republicans vying to replace Obama were not so full-throated. A number of them, including Sens. Ted Cruz of Texas and Rand Paul of Kentucky, did not respond to requests for comment or avoided answering when questioned by reporters on the topic. Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush questioned the pope's foray into climate science when discussing the issue Wednesday ahead of the encyclical's release. "I don't think we should politicize our faith," he said. A statement from a spokesman for former Texas Gov. Rick Perry did not directly mention Francis but said, "Gov. Perry believes the climate is always changing, but it's not clear what role humans have in it." And an aide to Florida Sen. Marco Rubio directed reporters to comments Rubio made earlier this year seeming to question the pope's decision to weigh in on Cuba. Rubio and Bush, who converted, both are Catholics, as are several other GOP White House hopefuls. Catholics also are overrepresented on Capitol Hill, accounting for about 30 percent of members of Congress, compared with 22 percent of American adults, according to Pew. It's not the first time the Catholic Church's teachings on political or social issues have created complications for Catholic lawmakers who take a different view. House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi of California, who is Catholic, faced questions in the run-up to passage of Obama's health care bill over her support for abortion rights in light of the church's opposition. But with his entry into the contentious politics of climate, and his attempt to reframe the issue in moral terms, Francis opened a new chapter in the long-running debate over the intersection of politics and religion.
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Blood & needles Let’s talk about everybody’s fadidn’t like broccoli but they tried vorite subjects. it a couple of times, with cheese, My blood type is B positive. with ranch dressing, with olive It’s easy to remember because oil and salt, and now they love it. it’s basically my outlook on life We live in an age of life-saving as well as my blood type. But technological advances. Dowhy do I even know my blood nated blood is used for all types type? Because when I was in of medical procedures, from HOSANNA college, I began donating blood. treatment of injury victims to FLETCHER When I received my registered chemotherapy patients to sickle COLUMNIST donor card in the mail, there it cell patients. More than 41,000 was, on the bottom of the card donations are needed every day — my blood type. Twenty years later, I can because every two second someone in the US remember my blood type and I am still giv- needs blood. Blood cannot be manufactured ing blood regularly. — it can only come from donors. At my last donation, there was a minor The No. 1 reason donors say they give problem with my vein. As the staff person blood is because they “want to help others.” worked to right the needle, I looked away If you have never donated, let me give you from what he was doing because, honestly, I a preview. On the day of your donation, be don’t really like needles and definitely don’t sure to drink plenty of fluids and eat a light like them when they are in me. I started look- but balanced meal. You will need your donor ing around the room and what I saw inspired card or your driver’s license. It’s also good to me (for that day but also for this article). This have at least the names of all the medications is a donation that is quite literally one of the you are currently taking and maybe somemost impactful acts of giving that I will make thing to read. Other than that, it’s plug and — I was literally saving a life, three of them play — you walk in and they do the rest. maybe. So was the gentleman in the chair next The trained blood donation staff (Red to me who was a retiree. And the woman be- Cross or LifeSouth are both popular in our hind me who was mom of two. And the young area) will lead you step by step through the lady who came in with her mother to donate process. You will register, answer some questogether. It took about an hour of my time, a tions about your health, have a mini health bit of discomfort, and a bruise. But together check-up (including checking your pulse, we five saved the lives of up to 15 people. blood pressure, body temperature, and heGiving blood is not for everyone — that moglobin), and be set up in a comfortable is true. There are criteria you have to meet. reclining chair. You have to be in good general health and And it doesn’t matter if it’s your first time or feeling well on the day of the blood donation. your twenty-first time, it is their job to walk You must be at least 17 years old. You must you through the process step each step of the weigh at least 110 pounds. There are certain way and they take their job seriously. Because medications and many health conditions that the process is serious. prevent you from being able to give blood. Sometimes it doesn’t go as easily as There are an estimated 38% of US adults planned. My husband found out the first time who are eligible to donate. But only 10% actu- he gave blood that he bleeds very quickly… ally do. The number one reason cited by peo- and faints because of it. I bruise easily and this ple who don’t give blood are “Never thought last time came away with a nice hematoma about it” and “I don’t like needles.” My re- reminiscent of the shape of Florida. But the sponse to these points: I hope you are think- personnel at the blood drives are trained to ing about it now and my kids used to say they keep you comfortable, safe, and calm.
If you are one of the lucky 38% that is eligible to give, let’s also be in the category of wanting to help others. Have you donated before but not recently? Find a blood drive in your area and recommit. Have you donated recently? Next time, find a friend to bring with you and make it a date. Have you never donated but are now thinking about it? Ask around and find a friend to go to one of the local blood drives. Did I mention that you also get tasty treats afterwards? So that’s a bonus (but it might be hard to decide between Mini Fudge Stripes and Nutter Butters). As the Red Cross tag line says, the need is
constant and the gratification is instant. 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.
DID YOU KNOW? According to the American Red Cross, after a person has donated blood, his or her red cells need about four to six weeks before they are completely replaced. That is why organizations like the Red Cross require donors wait at least eight weeks between donations. That is not to be confused with apheresis, a process by which platelets and other blood components, such as red cells and plasma, are collected from a donor. During apheresis, a cell separator is used to collect platelets or other components from blood that is drawn from the donor. The remaining components are then returned to the donor during the donation process. As many as 24 apheresis donations can be made in a single year, though the apheresis donation process, which can last as long as two hours, takes longer than a typical blood donation.
Make a donation to good health Charitable giving means different things to different people. While some associate donations with money, clothing or other tangible goods, donations also can include vital parts of our bodies. Blood Blood transfusions and supplementation are vital to treating injured patients. Blood also is necessary during routine surgeries. Having an adequate blood supply at the ready can be a matter of life and death for a person in dire need of a transfusion. Canadian Blood Services, which manages the national supply of blood and blood products in Canada, announced during the summer of 2013 that the country is facing a "concerning" shortage of blood due to fewer donations and constant demand. The story is similar in the United States, where the American Red Cross reports a blood donation is needed every two seconds. Blood is perishable, and the need is constant. Red blood cells only have a shelf life of 42 days and platelets just five days, so supply must be replenished constantly. Blood can be donated whole or as plasma or platelets. Plasma is the yellow fluid in which blood cells are suspended. Platelets are smaller than
white or red blood cells and help the blood to clot. Many blood collection centers will tell you that O blood type is in the highest demand because O blood, particularly O-negative, is compatible with all blood types. But it also is the blood type in the shortest supply. Organs The organization Donate Life America says nearly 120,000 men, women and children currently need lifesaving organ transplants, and every 10 minutes another name is added to the national organ transplant waiting list. In addition to organ transplants, tissue transplants can save lives. Certain organs and tissues can be transplanted from living donors, including kidneys, liver lobes, lungs, and bone marrow. The National Living Organ Donors Foundation, Inc., says living organ donations can mean a more perfect match for the recipient, a longer transplant life and fewer medications. Living donors give patients an alternative to waiting months or years on transplant lists. Men, women and children also can donate their organs upon their death. Drivers can declare their intentions to donate their organs by filling out in-
formation on the backs of their driver's licenses, and individuals also can declare such intentions in their wills. Hair Cancer patients facing radiation and chemotherapy treatments may lose their hair. Losing one's hair can affect self-esteem. Certain organizations accept donations of human hair, which they fashion into wigs for those who have lost their own hair to cancer and other diseases. Burn victims also benefit from hair donations. The organizations Locks of Love and Wigs For Kids are two not-forprofit groups providing hair replacement solutions for those affected by hair loss. The cosmetic company Pantene has their own "Beautiful Lengths" donation program that also accepts hair donations. In order to donate to most organizations, a minimum hair length is needed and hair should be free of permanent color, bleach or other chemical treatments. Check with the organization for a full list of guidelines. Giving a gift of health by way of a blood, organ or hair donation can make a lasting difference in another person's life.
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A VETERAN'S STORY
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Welcome to Hanoi Hilton
Part 1 of a 2 part series on Wayne Waddell
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uly 5, 1967: Near the North Vietnamese/Chinese border. Awaiting his turn to roll-in from 14,000 feet, Air Force Captain Wayne Waddell kept calculating his odds of penetrating all four layers of anti-aircraft fire. His aircraft, the Republic F-105 Thunderchief, nicknamed the ‘Thud’, was the workhorse of the bombing campaign against North Vietnam early in the war. The largest single-seat singleengine combat aircraft in history, the ‘Thud’ weighed 50,000 pounds and carried a 14,000 lb. bomb load, twice that of the B-17 and B-24 heavy bombers of World War II. The thick flak below Waddell obscured his target: railroad sidings about 40 miles northeast of Hanoi, capitol of North Vietnam. Eighth to roll-in, Waddell penetrated three layers of flak then released his bombs at the designated release altitude, the same altitude as the fourth level of flak. His F-105 unexpectedly goes out of control. The ‘Thud’ had taken a hit. In less than five seconds, Captain PETE MECCA COLUMNIST Waddell managed to pull back up using full afterburner, took it off afterburner and leveled off to breathe a sigh of relief, then put her back in afterburner to head for home. Waddell recalled, “That’s when things really went bad. I couldn’t recover, so I’d probably been hit in the aft section. When I went back to afterburner it probably blew off the rear section. I tumbled maybe three or four times. I had no idea of my altitude.” Waddell punched out, his first time to eject from an aircraft. “I thought that I had waited too long, that I was dead.” Waddell had ‘grayed-out’, he couldn’t feel or see anything. Then he felt pressure around him. He recalled, “That’s when I looked up and saw the parachute blossoming open. The automatic system worked perfectly, or I wouldn’t be talking with you today.” From punch out to hitting the ground took less than three seconds; Waddell’s aircraft was that close to mother earth. The railroad sidings were protected by what many considered to be the best anti-aircraft gun site in North Vietnam. Waddell said, “Those guns blew three of our ‘Thuds’ out of the skies on that mission and I landed less than 100 yards from the people that shot me down.” The A/A guns were operated by Chinese soldiers. Captain Wayne Waddell would be confined as a POW for the next 5 years and 8 months. This is his story. Bremen, Georgia welcomed Dewey Wayne Waddell into this world on Sept. 12, 1935. After graduating high school, he enrolled in Georgia Tech and earned a degree in electrical engineering by June of 1956. Waddell also was awarded a commission in the U.S. Air Force through Georgia Tech’s AFROTC program. While awaiting pilot training, Waddell worked a year for Lockheed in Marietta. (The circle of life would bring a Lockheed aircraft to North Vietnam and return POW Waddell to America.) Waddell entered pilot training in June of 1957, mastered the prop-driven T-34 Mentor, the jet trainer T-37 Tweet, the T-33 Shooting Star, and during a stint at Moody AFB in Valdosta flew one of his favorite fighters, the F-86L all-weather interceptor. A professional in the air and on the ground, he instructed students and cadets on several levels for several years. The fall of 1966, Nellis AFB, Nevada: Wayne Waddell volunteered for combat duty in Southeast Asia and requested any aircraft other than the F-105. “I hadn’t heard anything good about the ‘Thud’ up to that point,” he said. “So, I wanted anything but the F-105.” As with much mili-
tary logic, Waddell found himself saddled to an F-105 Thunderchief. He checked out in the ‘Thud’ at Nellis AFB and left the states on March 30, 1967. After attending survival school at Clark AFB in the Philippines, Waddell arrived at Tahkli RTAFB, Thailand in April of 1967. “Once I mastered the landings, I fell in love with the F-105,” he recalled. “I didn’t see much of Thailand for three months because of the work load. It was tough, 4 to 5 hours sleep a night, 19 missions the first month, 20 the second month and working on 22 the third month. I remember the words of my flight commander during our first meeting, ‘Welcome aboard, to the highest loss rate squadron in Southeast Asia.’ That was bad enough, but when I met the Wing Commander he said, ‘If you make 100 missions in 1 year your chances of being shot down are 50/50. If you are shot down, your chances of surviving that are 50/50.’ Well, I’d just completed a statistics course so I figured that out right quick!” Commenting on his first mission: “The first mission was an orientation flight to the lower part of North Vietnam, looking for targets like truck parks, any target of opportunity, getting acquainted with things. Luckily on my second mission I swerved out of the way just in time as Z-23 anti-aircraft guns spit fireballs across my cockpit. That was a real attention getter.” On his eighth mission over lower North Vietnam, Waddell was diverted to Hanoi. “I was on the same basic mission when we were released to Alpha-frag, meaning for the first time I was heading ‘downtown’, which meant Hanoi. Believe me, I was all eyeballs. Enemy Mig fighters, heavy flak, SAMs (surface to air missiles) flying around us...I was wondering if I would get out of this place. You had to focus on your surroundings, you didn’t have a choice, it was life or death, amidst flak, other pilots calling in a SAM launch, Migs making their passes. You never get used to it but you can in due course get a little more comfortable with the action, but I’m not sure ‘comfortable’ is the right word.” Wayne Waddell flew 46 combat missions over North Vietnam, including 31 missions to the ‘downtown’ Hanoi area, until his fateful 47th mission, or as Waddell claims, “My 46½ mission.” That infamous day, in his own words: “Our targets were two railroad sidings about 10 miles apart. We used a tactic that sent us between them, as if we were going to keep on going, then we did a butterfly to hit the targets as we were going back out. It didn’t fool anybody. They got three of us….bang, bang, bang. Once hit, my beeper was going off, and I couldn’t distinguish my beeper from the other beepers, even though I didn’t know other ‘Thuds’ had been shot down.” Forced to eject, Waddell landed less than 100 yards from the guns that blew him out of the sky. He stated, “I knew the anti-aircraft guns were close but couldn’t see them due to the profuse foliage. The vegetation reminded me of North Georgia. So, I tried to evade. It is late afternoon and I worked my way out of the immediate area. I finally stopped in a field of low grass. Quite frankly I was sort of trapped due to a big drop-off nearby, so I just laid down in the grass and tried to stay concealed.” A local Vietnamese militia unit found Waddell’s parachute and began searching for him. He said, “It didn’t take
Top: 'Thuds' ready for takeoff; Above and right: Wayne Waddell them long to find me. They took me to a small village then the Chinese came in and picked me up to stay with them. The Chinese offered me two options, stay in North Vietnam or go to Beijing. I declined their offer. Later I learned that I had made the right decision. (Waddell met another POW after the war that was taken to Beijing – the Beijing POW spent 7½ years in solitary confinement). As with most of their American captives, the Communists paraded the flyer for public ridicule. “The Chinese showed me off to their gun crews like I was a war trophy,” he said. “Then a propaganda commissar took center stage and lectured the people on politics, Chairman Mao, Ho Chi Minh, stuff like that. I was turned over to the North Vietnamese come nightfall. They put me on a jet-helicopter to an airfield near our target area then trucked me to the Hoa Lo Prison (the Hanoi Hilton) in Hanoi.” For the next 5 years and 8 months, then-Captain Wayne Waddell would be imprisoned in detention centers the POWs nicknamed, the Zoo, New Guy Village, Lil’ Vegas (Nugget and Thunderbird), Camp Faith, Unity and Heartbreak, Dogpatch, and the Plantation. On coming to grips with the horrible reality of being a POW: “The first thing I learned was that I wasn’t as big and mean and tough as I thought I was, or that I thought a fighter pilot should be. The North Vietnamese effectively used ropes and other nasty devices to coerce you say things you didn’t want to say and normally wouldn’t say, but I managed to get through all that. After about a week or ten days I was taken to a photo session controlled by an East German. These photos were displayed in East Germany about a year later….at least those photos proved to the world and my family that I was still alive.” Next week, Part II – American Cleverness versus Communist Cruelty.
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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NOTICE To: Christian Lee Bennett 349 Hwy212 Covington, GA 30016 By order of the court for service by publication dated April 28, 2015, you are hereby notified that on March 30,2015, William Brian Shore filed a Petition for Adoption of the minor child, Allison Paige Bennett. You are required to file with the clerk of Superior Court, and to serve upon the Petitioner’s attorney Nancy K. Ragsdale at P.O. Box 484, Winder, GA 30680 and answer in writing within sixty (60) days of April 28, 2015. The alleged biological father is hereby given notice that pursuant to O.C.G.A §19-8-12(e) and (f): “that he loses all rights to the child and will neither receive notice nor be entitled to object to the adoption of the child unless, within 30 days of receipt of such notice, he files: (I) A petition to legitimate the child pursuant to Code Section 19-7-22 or an acknowledgement oflegitimation pursuant to Code Section 197-21.1; and (2) Notice of the filing of the petition to legitimate or acknowledgement of legitimation with the court in which the action under this Code section, if any, is pending and to the person who provided such notice to the biological father. (f) A biological father who is not the legal father loses all rights to the child and the court shall enter an order terminating all such father’s rights to the child and such father may not thereafter object to the adoption and is not entitled to receive further notice of the adoption if within 30 days from his receipt of the notice provided for in subsection (b) of this Code section he: (1) Does not file a legitimation petition and give notice as required in subsection (e) of this Code section; (2) Files a legitimation petition which is subsequently dismissed for failure to prosecute; or, (3) Files a legitimation petition and the action is subsequently concluded without a court order declaring a finding that he is the father of the child.” Witness, the Honorable Currie Mingledorff, Judge of Barrow County Superior Court. This 5th day of June, 2015. Public Notice #107392 6/14,21,28,7/5
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Licensee: Saleema Punjani Address: 10571 Flat Shoals Road Covington, GA 30016 Please contact Pamela Leasure Maxwell for hearing dates at 678-625-1655 or pmaxwell@ co.newton.ga.us Public Notice #107419 6/21,28
Bids ADVERTISEMENT FOR PUBLIC BIDS COVINGTON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT COVINGTON, GEORGIA Sealed bids will be received by the Covington Municipal Airport, Covington, Georgia at the City of Covington, City Hall, 2194 Emory Street, Covington, Georgia 30014 on July 7th, 2015 until 10:00 AM Local Time and at that hour opened and publicly read aloud for the improvements to the Airport as listed herein. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The work consists of furnishing all labor, equipment, and materials and performing all work in strict accordance with the plans and specifications for: SE APRON - PHASE II (SITE PREPARATION & UTILITIES) Schedule “A” Site Preparation (Grading and Drainage); and Schedule “B” Utilities (Water
and Septic); and Schedule “C” Supply and Construct Retaining Wall The location of the work is at the Covington Municipal Airport, Covington, Georgia. Prospective bidders should read the following instructions carefully before submitting their bids. For each item on the bid form there is a space provided for the price to be shown in numerals and words. All notations must be in ink. Totals read at the opening of bids are not guaranteed to be correct and no final award of contract will be made until the bid and extensions have been verified. A Bidder’s bond must be executed on the form furnished by the Owner, and the required bond, cash, cashier’s check, or certified check must accompany each proposal, in the amount of 5% of the total amount of the proposal. A 100% performance bond and a 100% payment bond will be required of the Contractor at time of contract execution. A Georgia Resident Agent must countersign all bonds from a surety company authorized by law to do business in this State pursuant to a current certificate of authority to transact surety business by the Commissioner of Insurance; no bond shall be approved unless the surety is on the United States Department of Treasury’s list of approved bond sureties. The successful bidder will be required to provide the Owner with the affidavit required by OCGA 36-91-21 (e) Competitive Award Requirements. All work under the contract Schedule “A” Site Preparation (Grading and Drainage) shall be completed within One Hundred Fifty (150) calendar days from the issuance of the notice to proceed. All work under the contract Schedule “B” Utilities (Water and Septic), shall be completed within Thirty (30) calendar days from the issuance of the notice to proceed. All work under the contract Schedule “C” Supply and Construct Retaining Wall, shall be completed within FortyFive (45) calendar days from the issuance of the notice to proceed. Liquidated damages for delays in completion will be in accordance with the following schedule: Original Contract Amount Daily Charge $ 0- $49,999 $200 $50,000-$199,999 $350 $200,000 and over $500 Payment will be made monthly on completed work. Retainage will be held by the Owner to a maximum of ten percent (10%) of each progress payment. Copies of the plans, specifications, and bid forms shall be on file at the following locations: - MHC/Repro Max, Clayton Digital Reprographics 1000 Eisenhower Dr., Suite G, Savannah, GA 31406 - MHC/Repro Max, Digital Printing Solutions 881 Franklin Rd SE, Suite 435, Marietta, GA 30067 - AGC Builders Exchange 4485 Builders Exchange, Smyrna, GA 30080 - Reed Construction Data, Inc. 30 Technology Pkwy South, Suite 100, Norcross, GA, 30092 the Covington Airport Manager’s office: - 15200 Airport Road, Oxford, Georgia 30054 and the Engineer’s office: - CROY ENGINEERING, LLC 200 North Cobb Pkwy, Bldg. 400, Suite 413, Marietta, GA 30062 They may be examined at these offices without charge. A non-refundable deposit of $150.00 is required for the plans and bid documents. Construction Plans and Specifications may be obtained at the office of the Engineers. Envelopes containing bids must be sealed, addressed to the undersigned, and marked as follows: “Bid for Construction at Covington Municipal Airport, Covington, Georgia. Croy Engineering Project 0980.05.” Bids will be required to remain open for acceptance or rejection for ninety (90) calendar days after the date of opening of bids. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO BIDDERS: The following regulations and requirements apply to this project: Buy American Preferences (Title 49 USC, Chapter 501) All acquired steel and manufactured products installed under the AIP assisted project must be produced in the United States. Foreign Trade Restriction: Denial of Public Works contracts to suppliers of goods and services of countries that deny procurement market access to US contractors (DOT Reg. 49 CFR Part 30) Government wide debarment and suspension and government wide requirements for drug free workplace. (DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 29) Davis-Bacon Act (DOL Regulation 29 CFR Part 5) Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal Employment Opportunity (Executive Order 11246 and DOL Regulation 41 CFR Part 60) DBE OBLIGATION. The bidder shall make good faith efforts, as defined in Appendix A of 49 CFR Part 26, Regulations of the Office of the Secretary of Transportation, to subcontract 11.05% percent of the dollar value of the prime contract to small business concerns owned and controlled by socially
and economically disadvantaged individuals (DBE). In the event that the bidder for this solicitation qualifies as a DBE, the contract goal shall be deemed to have been met. Individuals who are rebuttably presumed to be socially and economically disadvantaged including: women, African American, Hispanics, and Native Americans, Asian-Pacific Americans, and Asian-Indian Americans. The apparent successful competitor will be required to submit, with the bid, information concerning the DBE’s that will participate in this contract. The information will include the name and address of each DBE, a description of the work to be performed by each named firm, and the dollar value of the contract. If the bidder fails to achieve the contract goal stated herein, it will be required to provide, with the bid, documentation demonstrating that it made good faith efforts in attempting to do so. A bid that fails to meet these requirements will be considered nonresponsive. Contractor and Subcontractor must state affirmatively that the firm has registered with and is participating in a federal work authorization program in accordance with the applicability provisions and deadlines established in O.C.G.A. 13-10-91. Title VI Solicitation Notice: The City of Covington, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement , disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award. The bidder must have at his disposal the necessary equipment to put on the project when notice is given to begin work and to do the work within the time specified. The proposal of any bidder will be rejected if the award of the work for which the proposal is submitted, may, in the judgment of the Owner, affect the workmanship, financing or progress of other work awarded to the bidder in the same letting or other work which the bidder may have under contract. THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY OR ALL BIDS AND TO WAIVE INFORMALITIES IS RESERVED TO THE OWNER. Vincent Passariello City of Covington Public Notice #107370 6/7,21 BID The City of Covington is accepting bids for one (1) CNG, Compressed Natural Gas powered, Chevrolet 2500HD truck for the Electric department as specified in exhibit “A” of the bid packet. Sealed bids must be received by the Purchasing Department, Attn: Scott Cromer in City Hall by Thursday, July 9, 2015 at 10:00 am at which time the bids will be opened. Request for Bids and additional information may be obtained at City Hall or by accessing the request for proposals on the City’s website at http://www.cityofcovington.org/ Business/Bids. The City of Covington reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Public Notice #107425 6/21,28 BID The City of Covington is accepting Request for Bids for Electrical Supplies. Sealed bids must be delivered to City Hall, 2194 Emory Street NW, Covington, GA 30014, Attn: Scott Cromer no later than 10:00am on Wednesday, July 8, 2015. Bids will be opened and read aloud at that time. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on Thursday, July 2, 2015 at 10:00 am at City Hall. Request for Bids and additional information may be obtained at City Hall or by accessing the request for proposals on the City’s website at http://www.cityofcovington.org/ Business/Bids. The City of Covington reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Public Notice #107424 6/21,28
Citations Citation Hattie E. Williams and Porter J. Brown has petitioned to be appointed Administrator of the Estate of Johnny Mack Brown, 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 July 6, 2015,
next, at ten o’clock, a.m. Henry A. Baker, Judge By: Peggy Lassiter Clerk, Probate Court Newton County, GA Public Notice #107287 6/14,21,28,7/5 Citation James Richard Mask has petitioned to be appointed Administrator of the Estate of Teresa Dianne Mask, 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 July 6, 2015, next, at ten o’clock, a.m. Henry A. Baker, Judge By: Peggy Lassiter Clerk, Probate Court Newton County, GA Public Notice #107389 6/14,21,28,7/5 Citation Jasmyn Lenis Harris has petitioned to be appointed Administrator of the Estate of James Leroy Harris 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 July 6, 2015, next, at ten o’clock, a.m. Henry A. Baker, Judge By: Peggy Lassiter Clerk, Probate Court Newton County, GA Public Notice #107390 6/14,21,28,7/5 Citation Madline Louise Kelly has petitioned to be appointed Administrator of the Estate of William Lewis Kelly, 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 July 6, 2015, next, at ten o’clock, a.m. Henry A. Baker, Judge By: Peggy Lassiter Clerk, Probate Court Newton County, GA Public Notice #107406 6/14,21,28,7/5 Citation Ollie J. Duke has petitioned to be appointed Administrator of the Estate of Samuel Franklin Duke, 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 July 6, 2015, next, at ten o’clock, a.m. Henry A. Baker, Judge By: Peggy Lassiter Clerk, Probate Court Newton County, GA Public Notice #107407 6/14,21,28,7/5 Citation Sharon C. Anderson has petitioned to be appointed Administrator of the Estate of Phillip Ray Anderson, 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 July 6, 2015, next, at ten o’clock, a.m. Henry A. Baker, Judge By: Peggy Lassiter Clerk, Probate Court Newton County, GA Public Notice #107409 6/14,21,28,7/5 Citation Teresa Carol Luna has petitioned to be appointed Administrator of the Estate of Michael Eguene Luna, 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 July 6, 2015, next, at ten o’clock, a.m. Henry A. Baker, Judge By: Peggy Lassiter Clerk, Probate Court Newton County, GA Public Notice #107284 6/14,21,28,7/5 CITATION The Petition of Marcia S. Layfield, widower of Jerry Wayne Layfield, SR. deceased, for Twelve Month’s Support for applicant having been duly filed, all interested parties are hereby notified to show cause why said petition should not
be granted. All objections must be in writing and filed with this Court on or before July 6, 2015 next at ten o’ clock am. Henry A. Baker, Judge By: Peggy Lassiter, Clerk Probate Court Newton County, Georgia Public Notice #107283 6/14,21,28,7/5 CITATION
next, at ten o’clock, a.m. Henry A. Baker, Judge By: Peggy Lassiter Clerk, Probate Court Newton County, GA Public Notice #107288 6/14,21,28,7/5
Corporations NOTICE OF INCORPORATION
The Petition of Marcia S. Layfield, widower of Jerry Wayne Layfield, SR. deceased, for Twelve Month’s Support for applicant having been duly filed, all interested parties are hereby notified to show cause why said petition should not be granted. All objections must be in writing and filed with this Court on or before July 6, 2015 next at ten o’ clock am.
Notice is given that the articles of incorporation that will incorporate Supreme Plumbing Contractors, Inc have been delivered to the Secretary of State for filing in accordance with the Georgia Business Corporation Code. The initial registered office of the corporation is located at 8224 Lakeview Drive SW, Covington, GA 30014, Newton County. The registered agent at the address is Timothy Epperson
Henry A. Baker, Judge By: Peggy Lassiter, Clerk Probate Court Newton County, Georgia
Public Notice #107408 6/14,21
Public Notice #107283 6/14,21,28,7/5 CITATION The Petition of Shannon D. Sneed, Guardian Ad Litem for Minor child of Adam James Wilcox where Twelve Month’s Support for applicant having been duly filed, all interested parties are hereby notified to show cause why said petition should not be granted. All objections must be in writing and filed with this Court on or before July 6, 2015 next at ten o’ clock am. Henry A. Baker, Judge By: Peggy Lassiter, Clerk Probate Court Newton County, Georgia Public Notice #107294 6/14,21,28,7/5 CITATION The Petition of Taylor M. Ledford, widower of Eugenia Della Ledford, deceased, for Twelve Month’s Support for applicant (and deceased’s minor children) having been duly filed, all interested parties are hereby notified to show cause why said petition should not be granted. All objections must be in writing and filed with this Court on or before July 6, 2015 next at ten o’ clock am. Henry A. Baker, Judge By: Peggy Lassiter, Clerk Probate Court Newton County, Georgia Public Notice #107402 6/14,21,28,7/5 CITATION The Petition of William F. Elliott, Guardian Ad Litem for Minor child of Adam James Wilcox where Twelve Month’s Support for applicant having been duly filed, all interested parties are hereby notified to show cause why said petition should not be granted. All objections must be in writing and filed with this Court on or before July 6, 2015 next at ten o’ clock am. Henry A. Baker, Judge By: Peggy Lassiter, Clerk Probate Court Newton County, Georgia Public Notice #107293 6/14,21,28,7/5 Citation To: Jeremy W. Puckett. and all other interested parties Stanley Hindmon and Cheryl Hindmon has filed for Temporary Letters of Guardianship of the Person(s) Cora Lee Puckett minor(s). All objections must be in writing and filed with this Court on or before June 30th, 2015 next, at ten o’clock, a.m. Henry A. Baker, Judge By: Peggy Lassiter Clerk, Probate Court Newton County, Georgia Public Notice #107405 6/14,21 Citation Wanda Clark Jones has petitioned to be appointed Administrator of the Estate of Dorothy Clark, 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 July 6, 2015, next, at ten o’clock, a.m. Henry A. Baker, Judge By: Peggy Lassiter Clerk, Probate Court Newton County, GA Public Notice #107289 6/14,21,28,7/5 Citation William E Bickers has petitioned to be appointed Administrator of the Estate of Verlie Lee Bickers, 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 July 6, 2015,
NOTICE OF INTENT TO INCORPORATE Notice is given that articles of incorporation which will incorporate Evans Auto Brokerz, Inc. have been delivered to the Secretary of State for filing in accordance with the Georgia Business Corporation Code (O.C.G.A 14-2-201.0). The initial registered office of the corporation will be located at 6195 Floyd St, Suite A, Covington, Georgia 30014 and its initial registered agent at such address is David Charles Evans. Public Notice #104733 6/21,28 NOTICE OF INTENT TO INCORPORATE Notice is given that the articles of incorporation which will incorporate Fieldcrest Owners Association, Inc. was delivered to the Secretary of State and filed in accordance with the Georgia Business Corporation Code. The initial registered office of the corporation is located at 3725 Vineville Avenue, Macon, Georgia and it’s initial registered agent at such address will Stephen N. Barnes, Jr. Public Notice #107412 6/14,21
Debtors Creditors Citation All creditors of the Estate of James P. Walker, late of Newton County, deceased, are hereby notified to render their demands to the undersigned according to law and all persons indebted to the said estate are required to make immediate payment to: Shondra M. Evans, Administrator of the Estate of James P. Walker c/o Fred White, Attorney 7724 Hampton Place Building 9, Suite A Loganville, Georgia 30052 This 11th day of June, 2015. Public Notice #107434 6/21,28,7/5,12 NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS All creditors of the ESTATE OF ARTHUR SHERWIN ANTHONY, 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. Linda Kay Anthony, Executrix of the Estate of Arthur Sherwin Anthony c/o Liz J. Pope, Esq. The Pope Law Firm, P.C. P.O. Box 30 Covington, GA 30015-0030 770-786-1095 Public Notice #107435 6/21,,28,7/5,12 NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS All creditors of the estate of Shelly Victoria, late of Rockdale 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. Name of Executor: Marcia V. Smalls Executrix’s Address: c/o Nation, Moore & Associates, LLC 957 Bank Street Conyers, Georgia 30012 This 13th day of May, 2015. Public Notice #107314 5/31,6/7,14,21 NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS Notice is hereby given to the debtors and creditors of the Estate of Harriet Bratcher, 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 June, 2015. Yvonne Alaine Lynch 110 Desota Drive Covington, GA 30016 Public Notice #107404 6/14,21,28,7/5
Page 4C Sunday, June 21, 2015 NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS Notice is hereby given to the debtors and creditors of the Estate of John Dexter Hart, 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 28th day of May, 2015. Muriel Laverne Hart 2050 Old Concord Drive Covington, GA 30016 770-483-2712 Public Notice #107381 6/7,14,21,28 NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS Notice is hereby given to the debtors and creditors of the Estate of Mitchell Reid Wright, 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 20th day of May, 2015. Thomas C. Blaska 8565 Dunwoody Place, Building 15, Suite A Atlanta, GA 30350 770-998-1005 Public Notice #107379 6/7,14,21,28 NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS Notice is hereby given to the debtors and creditors of the Estate of Patt Smith, 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 June, 2015. Heather M. Wilson 1351 N Brandy Shoals SE Conyers GA 30013 Public Notice #107145 6/7,14,21,28 NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS Notice is hereby given to the debtors and creditors of the Estate of Roger David Woods, deceased, late of Newton County, Georgia. You are required to render your demands and/or make payments to the undersigned estate representative according to law. This the 4th day of June, 2015. Florence Dean Woods 610 Ashland Farm Road Oxford, GA 30054 770-786-0449 Public Notice #107403 6/14,21,28,7/5 NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS Notice is hereby given to the debtors and creditors of the Estate of Sonya Michelle Evans, 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 May, 2015. Gregory Scott Evans 17053 Hwy 36 Covington, GA 30014 Public Notice #107380 6/7,14,21,28
Divorces IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEWTON COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA Lorna E. Goode, Plaintiff, v. Larry A. Davis, Defendant. Civil Action Number 2015CV1103-3 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION To: Larry A. Davis 300 Spring Lake Terr Covington, GA 30016 By order of the Court for service by publication dated the June 9, 2015, you are hereby notified that on June 5, 2015 (date of filing), Lorna E. Goode (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 9th day of June, 2015. Linda D. Hays Clerk of Superior Court Public Notice #107418 6/21,28,7/5,12
THE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEWTON COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA April Spring Leonard, Plaintiff, v. Javier Camarena Pizano, Defendant. Civil Action Number 2015CV1036-4 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION To: Javier Camarena Pizaro 6146 Floyd Street Covington, GA 30014 By order of the Court for service by publication dated the June 12, 2015, you are hereby notified that on May 26, 2015 (date of filing), April Spring Leonard (plaintiff) filed suit against you for divorce. You are required to file an answer
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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).
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.
WITNESS, the Honorable Horace J. Johnson, Jr., Judge of the Superior Court of Newton County.
To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is Mitsy Fletcher or tenant(s); and said property is more commonly known as 55 Pebble Way, Covington, GA 30016.
This, the 12th day of June, 2015. Linda D. Hays Clerk of Superior Court Public Notice #107427 6/21,28,7/5,12
Name Changes IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEWTON COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA
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.
In re the name change of: Sopha Rackthai
CitiMortgage, Inc. as Attorney in Fact for Mitsy Fletcher.
Petitioner,
Brock & Scott, PLLC 4360 Chamblee Dunwoody Road Suite 310 Atlanta, GA 30341 404-789-2661 B&S file no.: 15-09584
Civil Action File Number: 2015CV1139-5 NOTICE OF PETITION TO CHANGE NAME OF ADULT Sopha Rackthai filed a petition in the Newton County Superior Court on June 12, 2015, to change the from: Sopha Rackthai to Haylee Kellee Sophia Thitapanh. Any interested party has the right to appear in this case and file objections within 30 days after the petition was filed. Dated: June 12, 2015 Name: Sopha Rackthai Address: 60 Freeman Court Covington, GA 30016 Public Notice #107428 6/21,28,7/5,12 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEWTON COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA In re: the name change child(ren) Demarea Tarik Johnson
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Khalid Johnson , Petitioner, v. Objectors, Respondent. Civil Action File Number: 2015CV1113-5 NOTICE OF PETITION TO CHANGE NAME(S) OF MINOR CHILD(REN) Khalid Johnson filed a petition in the Newton County Superior Court on June 8, 2015, to change the name(s) of the following minor child(ren) from: Demarea Tarik Johnson to: Cameron Tarik Johnson. 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: June 8, 2015 Name: Khalid Johnson Address: 240 Stone Ridge Way Covington, GA 30016 Public Notice #107410 6/14,21,28,7/5
Property NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE UNDER POWER NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by Mitsy Fletcher to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Allied Mortgage Capital Corporation, dated July 17, 2001, and recorded in Deed Book 1073, Page 172-181, Newton County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to CitiMortgage, Inc. by assignment recorded on November 18, 2010 in Book 2866 Page 368-369 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 Twenty-Five Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty-Three and 0/100 dollars ($125,923.00), 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 July 7, 2015, the following described property: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 136, 10th District, Newton County, Georgia, and being shown as Lot 181, Pebble Brooke, Phase Two, on a plat of survey of same recorded in Plat Book 34, Page 274, public records of Newton County, Georgia, which plat is by reference thererto 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 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
Public Notice #107307 6/14,21,28,7/5 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 Valerie E. Fanning to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Colonial Bank, dated November 3, 2008, and recorded in Deed Book 2663, Page 355367, Newton County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to MCM Capital Partners, LLC as Trustee for Ventures Trust 2013-I-NH by assignment recorded on April 25, 2014 in Book 3224 Page 563 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 Ninety-Two Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty-Three and 0/100 dollars ($192,953.00), 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 July 7, 2015, the following described property: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 227 of the 9th District, Newton County, Georgia, being Lot 91, Unit IV, Phase I of River Walk Farm Subdivision, as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 44, Page 55-56, Newton County, Georgia Records, which recorded plat is incorporated herein by reference and made a part of this description. The debt secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Security Deed. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in Security Deed and by law, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given). Your mortgage servicer can be contacted at (800) 327-7861 Loss Mitigation Dept, or by writing to 314 S Franklin Street, Titusville, Pennsylvania 16354, 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 Valerie E. Fanning or tenant(s); and said property is more commonly known as 270 Homestead Way, Covington, GA 30014. 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. MCM Capital Partners, LLC as Trustee for Ventures Trust 2013-INH as Attorney in Fact for Valerie E. Fanning. Brock & Scott, PLLC 4360 Chamblee Dunwoody Road Suite 310 Atlanta, GA 30341 404-789-2661 B&S file no.: 13-26824 Public Notice #107269 6/14,21,28,7/5 NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER GEORGIA, NEWTON 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 Joseph Phillips, Rae Phillips and Rae Harman to HomeBanc Mortgage Corporation, dated August 1, 2005, recorded in Deed Book 1979, Page 160, Newton County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC by assignment recorded in Deed Book 3189, Page 498, Newton County, Georgia Records, conveying the afterdescribed property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of
NINETY-FIVE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED AND 0/100 DOLLARS ($95,200.00), with interest thereon as set forth therein, there will be sold at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the courthouse door of Newton County, Georgia, or at such place as may be lawfully designated as an alternative, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in July, 2015, the following described property: SEE EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF The debt secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Security Deed. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in Security Deed and by law, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given). Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above. Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC is the holder of the Security Deed to the property in accordance with OCGA § 4414-162.2. The entity that has full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the mortgage with the debtor is: M&T Bank , P.O. Box 1288, Buffalo, NY 14240 800724-1633. To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is Joseph Phillips, Rae Phillips and Rae Harman or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 5123 Ellis Circle SW, 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. Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC as Attorney in Fact for Joseph Phillips, Rae Phillips and Rae Harman 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 238 of the 9th District, City of Covington, Newton County, Georgia, being Lot 4, Block B, of the Hiram G. Ellis Subdivision, and more particularly described as follows: Beginning at an iron pin on the northwestern side of Ellis Circle at a point 173.0 feet as measured in a southeastern direction along the northwest side of Ellis Circle from the southeastern right of way of Pinecrest Drive; thence running in a northeastern direction along the southeastern side of Lot 3 of said subdivision, now or formerly owned by A. Bledsoe, a distance of 184.0 feet to an iron pin found; thence north 68 degrees 00 minutes east a distance of 11.0 feet to an iron pin found; thence south 15 degrees 00 minutes west along the western side of Lot 5, now or formerly owned by W. Edwards, a distance of 196.0 feet to an iron pin on the northern side of Ellis Circle; thence in a western direction along the northern side of Ellis and following the curative thereof a distance of 108.0 feet, said distance having a chord distance of south 89 degrees 30 minutes west 93.0 feet to an iron pin and point of beginning, all according to plat of survey prepared by James T. Williams, Jr., R.L.S. #1762 for Leon G. Canup, Jr., dated April 30, 1974, and recorded in Plat Book 11, page 416, Newton County records, said plat being incorporated herein by reference thereto and having a one story frame and brick veneer dwelling now known as 5123 Ellis Circle according to the present numbering system of the City of Covington. This conveyance is subject to those Protective Covenants and Restrictive Covenants of recorded in Deed Book 44, page 203, Newton County, Georgia records. MR/bdr1 7/7/15 Our file no. 5219515 - FT1 Public Notice #107339 6/7,14,21,28,7/5 NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER GEORGIA, NEWTON COUNTY THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by Andre Lawrence to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Home America Mortgage, Inc., its successors and assigns, dated December 13, 2001, recorded in Deed Book 1144, Page 586, Newton County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to The Bank of New York Mellon formerly known as The Bank of New York as successor Trustee to JP Morgan Chase Bank, as Trustee for certificateholders of Bear Stearns Asset Backed Securities Trust 2004-SD3, Asset Backed Certificates, Series 2004-SD3 by assignment recorded in Deed Book 2772, Page 41, Newton County, Georgia Records, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of ONE HUNDRED NINETEEN THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED EIGHTEEN AND 0/100 DOLLARS ($119,918.00), 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 July, 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. 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remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in Security Deed and by law, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given). Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above. The Bank of New York Mellon f/k/a The Bank of New York, successor to JPMorgan Chase Bank, as trustee, for the holders of the Bear Stearns Asset Backed Securities Trust 2004SD3, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2004-SD3 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: Select Portfolio Servicing, 3815 S West Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84115 888818-6032. To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is Andre Lawrence and Tonya R. Lawrence or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 8 Spring Valley Cove, Covington, Georgia 30016. The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the security deed. The Bank of New York Mellon f/k/a The Bank of New York, successor to JPMorgan Chase Bank, as trustee, for the holders of the Bear Stearns Asset Backed Securities Trust 2004SD3, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2004-SD3 as Attorney in Fact for Andre Lawrence 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 36 of the 10th District, Newton County, Georgia, being Lot 90 of Spring Valley Subdivision, Unit Two, according to a plat recorded in Plat Book 36, Pages 186-188, Newton County, Georgia records which plat is incorporated herein by reference thereto for a more accurate and complete description. Tax ID number for Parcel: NOT YET ASSIGNED. MR/jgn 7/7/15 Our file no. 5782803 - FT1 Public Notice #107315 6/7,14,21,28,7/5 NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER GEORGIA, NEWTON COUNTY THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by Andrew Adams and Eula M Adams to Wachovia Bank, National Association, dated March 27, 2008, recorded in Deed Book 2594, Page 469, Newton County, Georgia Records, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of ONE HUNDRED NINETY-FIVE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED NINETY-EIGHT AND 50/100 DOLLARS ($195,898.50), with interest thereon as set forth therein, there will be sold at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the courthouse door of Newton County, Georgia, or at such place as may be lawfully designated as an alternative, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in July, 2015, the following described property: SEE EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF The debt secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Security Deed. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in Security Deed and by law, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given). Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above. Wells Fargo Bank, NA successor by merger to Wachovia Bank, National Association is the holder of the Security Deed to the property in accordance with OCGA § 44-14-162.2. The entity that has full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the mortgage with the debtor is: Wells Fargo Home Mortgage a div. of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., 1 Home Campus, MAC# X2303-02D, Des Moines, IA 50328 1-888-508-8811. To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is Andrew Adams and Eula M Adams or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 30 Bridges 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. Wells Fargo Bank, NA successor by merger to Wachovia Bank, National Association as Attorney in Fact for Andrew Adams and Eula M Adams McCalla Raymer, LLC 1544 Old Alabama Road Roswell, Georgia 30076 www.foreclosurehotline.net EXHIBIT “A” The following property: That tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot(s) 154 of District 10, Newton County, Georgia, being Lot(s) 48, Kings Ridge Subdivision, as per plat recorded in Plat Book 43, Page 121-124, Newton County,
Georgia Records. Being and intending to describe the same premises conveyed in a deed recorded 04/13/2006, in Book 2160, Page 194. Known as: 30 Bridges Way MR/grt 7/7/15 Our file no. 5230515 - FT12 Public Notice #107338 6/7,14,21,28,7/5 NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER GEORGIA, NEWTON COUNTY THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by Calvin Cross, Sr. and Chareka L Cross to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Pine State Mortgage Corporation, its successors and assigns, dated December 30, 2003, recorded in Deed Book 1602, Page 72, Newton County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. by assignment recorded in Deed Book 2842, Page 601, Newton County, Georgia Records, conveying the afterdescribed property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-ONE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED FIFTY AND 0/100 DOLLARS ($151,950.00), with interest thereon as set forth therein, there will be sold at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the courthouse door of Newton County, Georgia, or at such place as may be lawfully designated as an alternative, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in July, 2015, the following described property: SEE EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF The debt secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Security Deed. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in Security Deed and by law, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given). Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. is the holder of the Security Deed to the property in accordance with OCGA § 4414-162.2. The entity that has full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the mortgage with the debtor is: Wells Fargo Home Mortgage a div. of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., PO Box 10335, Des Moines, IA 50306 1-800-4161472. To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is Calvin Cross, Sr. and Chareka L Cross or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 620 Creekview Blvd, Covington, Georgia 30016. The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the security deed. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Attorney in Fact for Calvin Cross, Sr. and Chareka L Cross McCalla Raymer, LLC 1544 Old Alabama Road Roswell, Georgia 30076 www.foreclosurehotline. net *Auction services provided by Auction.com (www.auction.com) EXHIBIT “A” All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 153 of the 10th District, Newton County, Georgia, being Lot 110, Creekview Heights, Phase Two, as per plat of same filed for record at Plat Book 38, Pages 191-198, Newton County, Georgia records. The description of said lot as shown on said plat is by this reference, specifically incorporated herein. MR/pxl 7/7/15 Our file no. 5614413 - FT5 Public Notice #107254 6/7,14,21,28,7/5 NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER GEORGIA, NEWTON COUNTY THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by Crystal Morgan to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Mortgage Lenders Network USA, Inc., its successors and assigns, dated March 29, 2006, recorded in Deed Book 2152, Page 1, Newton County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, for RASC 2006-EMX4 by assignment recorded in Deed Book 2907, Page 353, Newton County, Georgia Records, conveying the afterdescribed property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of NINETY-FIVE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED TWENTY AND 0/100 DOLLARS ($95,920.00), with interest thereon as set forth therein, there will be sold at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the courthouse door of Newton County, Georgia, or at such place as may be lawfully designated as an alternative, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in July, 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
The Covington News matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above. U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, for Residential Asset Securities Corporation, Home Equity Mortgage Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-EMX4 is the holder of the Security Deed to the property in accordance with OCGA § 4414-162.2. The entity that has full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the mortgage with the debtor is: Wells Fargo Home Mortgage a div. of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., PO Box 10335, Des Moines, IA 50306 1-800416-1472. To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is Crystal Morgan or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 110 Melton Way, Covington, Georgia 30016. The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the security deed. U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, for Residential Asset Securities Corporation, Home Equity Mortgage Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-EMX4 as Attorney in Fact for Crystal Morgan McCalla Raymer, LLC 1544 Old Alabama Road Roswell, Georgia 30076 www. foreclosurehotline.net EXHIBIT “A” All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in GMD 547 of the 10th District, Newton County, Georgia, being Lot 28, Block K, Barrington Subdivision, Section 1, Drawing 1, according to plat of survey recorded in Plat Book 22, Page 114, Newton County, Georgia Records, which plat and the record thereof are incorporated herein by reference thereto. MR/grt 7/7/15 Our file no. 5515714 - FT12 Public Notice #107340 6/7,14,21,28,7/5 NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER GEORGIA, NEWTON COUNTY THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by Donald O Plott and Frances L Plott to Fifth Third Mortgage Company, dated May 22, 2013, recorded in Deed Book 3134, Page 65, Newton County, Georgia Records, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of TWO HUNDRED NINETY-ONE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED AND 0/100 DOLLARS ($291,300.00), with interest thereon as set forth therein, there will be sold at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the courthouse door of 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 July, 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. Fifth Third Mortgage Company is the holder of the Security Deed to the property in accordance with OCGA § 44-14-162.2. The entity that has full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the mortgage with the debtor is: Fifth Third Bank, 5001 Kingsley Drive, MD 1MOB-BW, Cincinnati, OH 45227 800-375-1745opt3. To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is Donald O Plott and Frances L Plott or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 108 Field Street, Newborn, Georgia 30056. The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the security deed. Fifth Third Mortgage Company as Attorney in Fact for Donald O Plott and Frances L Plott McCalla Raymer, LLC 1544 Old Alabama Road Roswell, Georgia 30076 www.foreclosurehotline.net EXHIBIT “A” All that certain lot or parcel of land situate in the County of Newton, State of Georgia, and being more particularly described as follows: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 186 of the Nineteenth District, Newton County, Georgia, and being more particularly described as follows: The true point of beginning being an iron pin placed on the southwesterly right-of-way of Field Street 132.50 feet northwesterly from the intersection of the northwesterly forty (40’) foot rightof-way of Johnson Street (formerly known as Mill Pond Road) and the Southwesterly Fifty (50’) rightof-way of Field Street; the point of beginning thus established, run thence leaving said right-of-way South 37 degrees 32 minutes 48 seconds west a distance of 92.92 feet to an iron pin placed; run thence North 52 degrees 27 minutes 12 seconds west for a distance of 10.05 feet to an iron pin placed; run thence South 37 degrees 32 minutes 48 seconds west a distance of 237.91 feet to an
iron pin placed; run thence North 50 degrees 40 minutes 54 seconds west a distance of 129.59 feet to a fence corner; run thence North 37 degrees 05 minutes 45 seconds east a distance of 332.43 feet to an iron pin found on the southwesterly right-of-way of Field Street; run thence along said right-of-way South 50 degrees 10 minutes 23 seconds east a distance of 119.62 feet to a point; run thence continuing along said right-of-way along a curve to the left an arc distance of 22.68 feet to a point and this being the point of beginning. Said curve having a radius of 3,795.65 feet subtended by a chord bearing and distance of South 50 degrees 20 minutes 40 seconds east 22.68 feet. Described tract or parcel contains 44,341 square feet or 1.02 acres. Property Address: 108 Field Street, Newborn, GA 30056 Being the same property which, by Deed dated May 4, 2007, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of the County of Newton, Georgia, in Book 2433, Page 41, was granted and conveyed by Newborn United Methodist Church, f/k/a The Methodist Episcopal Church South, unto Frances L. Plott & Donald O. Plott, joint tenants w/right of survivorship. Being also the same property which, by Boundary Line Agreement dated May 29, 2009, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of the County of Newton, Georgia, in Book 2722, Page 614, by and between Frances L. Plott & Donald O. Plott and Thomas E. Krieger and Lorraine Krieger. MR/def 7/7/15 Our file no. 5188215 - FT17 Public Notice #107337 6/7,14,21,28,7/5 NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER GEORGIA, NEWTON COUNTY THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by Gwenda E McGee and Michael E McGee to Sunshine Mortgage Corporation, dated October 5, 1998, recorded in Deed Book 768, Page 216, Newton County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation by assignment recorded in Deed Book 793, Page 334, Newton County, Georgia Records, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of EIGHTY-FIVE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SEVENTY AND 0/100 DOLLARS ($85,670.00), 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 July, 2015, the following described property: SEE EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF The debt secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Security Deed. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in Security Deed and by law, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given). Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above. JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association s/b/m to Chase Home Finance, LLC s/b/m to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation is the holder of the Security Deed to the property in accordance with OCGA § 44-14-162.2. The entity that has full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the mortgage with the debtor is: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, 3415 Vision Drive, Columbus, OH 43219 800-4468939. To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is Gwenda E McGee and Michael E McGee or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 175 Moutainview 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. JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association s/b/m to Chase Home Finance, LLC s/b/m to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation as Attorney in Fact for Gwenda E McGee and Michael E McGee McCalla Raymer, LLC 1544 Old Alabama Road Roswell, Georgia 30076 www. foreclosurehotline.net EXHIBIT “A” All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lots 29 and 30 of the 10th District, Newton County, Georgia, and being shown as Lot 107, Mountainview Estates, Unit Two, on a plat of survey of same recorded in Plat Book 31, Pages 38-41, public records of Newton County, Georgia, which plat is by reference thereto incorporated herein and made a part hereof for a more particular and complete description. MR/cng 7/7/15 Our file no. 5636914 - FT3 Public Notice #107374 6/7,14,21,28,7/5 NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER GEORGIA, NEWTON COUNTY THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by Mary Beth Christian to
Sunday, June 21, 2015 Page 5C Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Unity Mortgage Corp., its successors and assigns, dated July 1, 2003, recorded in Deed Book 1511, Page 37, Newton County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to Wells Fargo Bank, NA by assignment recorded in Deed Book 3080, Page 37, Newton County, Georgia Records, conveying the afterdescribed property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of ONE HUNDRED SIX THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED SIXTY AND 0/100 DOLLARS ($106,160.00), 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 July, 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 Mary Beth Christian or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 55 Lakeside Drive, Covington, Georgia 30016. The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the security deed. Wells Fargo Bank, NA as Attorney in Fact for Mary Beth Christian McCalla Raymer, LLC 1544 Old Alabama Road Roswell, Georgia 30076 www. foreclosurehotline.net *Auction services provided by Auction. com (www.auction.com) EXHIBIT “A” All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 69 of the 10th District, Newton County, Georgia and being Lot 15A, Block B, Lakeside, Unit I, as per plat recorded in Plat Book 23 at Page 7, Newton County, Georgia Records; said plat by reference hereto is incorporated herein and made a part hereof. MR/ajh2 7/7/15 Our file no. 5182215 - FT5 Public Notice #107249 6/7,14,21,28,7/5 NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER GEORGIA, NEWTON COUNTY THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by Stephen D. Hayes to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc., dated April 26, 2004, recorded in Deed Book 1670, Page 83, Newton County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for holders of IMPAC Secured Assets Corp., Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2004-3 by assignment recorded in Deed Book 3147, Page 160, Newton County, Georgia Records, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of THREE HUNDRED SIXTY THOUSAND AND 0/100 DOLLARS ($360,000.00), with interest thereon as set forth therein, there will be sold at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the courthouse door of Newton County, Georgia, or at such place as may be lawfully designated as an alternative, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in July, 2015, the following described property: SEE EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF The debt secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Security Deed. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in Security Deed and by law, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given). Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above. Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for holders of IMPAC Secured Assets Corp., Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2004-3 is the holder of the Security Deed to the property in accordance with OCGA § 44-14-162.2. The entity that has full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the mortgage with the debtor is: Wells Fargo Home Mortgage a div. of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., PO Box 10335, Des Moines, IA 50306 1-800416-1472. To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is Daryl Hayes or a tenant or tenants and said property is
more commonly known as 511 Hightower Trail, Oxford, Georgia 30054. The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the security deed. Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for holders of IMPAC Secured Assets Corp., Mortgage PassThrough Certificates, Series 2004-3 as Attorney in Fact for Stephen D. Hayes McCalla Raymer, LLC 1544 Old Alabama Road Roswell, Georgia 30076 www.foreclosurehotline.net EXHIBIT “A” All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 267 of the 4th District, Newton County, Georgia, and being more particularly described as follows: To find the true point of beginning, begin at a point located in the center of a bridge on Hightower Trail (50’ right of way), running thence North 28 degrees 12 minutes 12 seconds East a distance of 25.00 feet to a point located on the Northeastern right of way of said Hightower Trail, said point also being located at the intersection of the Northeast right of way of said Hightower Trail and centerline of Gum Creek and being the true point of beginning; Thence, North 70 degrees 45 Minutes 43 seconds West a distance of 108.26 feet to a point; Thence, North 80 degrees 01 minutes 57 seconds West a distance of 65.69 feet to a point; Thence, North 88 degrees 02 minutes 18 seconds West a distance of 69.40 feet to a point; Thence, South 85 degrees 01 minutes 56 seconds West a distance of 37.46 feet to a point; Thence, South 80 degrees 06 minutes 05 seconds West a distance of 85.13 feet to a point; Thence, South 79 degrees 29 minutes 13 seconds West a distance of 78.15 feet to a point; Thence, South 79 degrees 14 minutes 01 seconds West a distance of 81.70 feet to a power pole; Thence, South 78 degrees 42 minutes 20 seconds West a distance 62.73 feet to a 1/2 “ rebar found; Thence, North 1 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East a distance of 1134.17 feet to a 1/2 “ rebar found; Thence, running along the Land Lot Line dividing land Lots 266 and 267 North 60 degrees 42 minutes 23 seconds East a distance of 766.24 feet to a 3/8” rebar found inside a 2” pipe; Thence, North 63 degrees 19 minutes 56 seconds East a distance of 475.00 feet to a point, (said point designated as Point A) North 63 degrees 19 minutes 56 seconds East a distance of 10.32 feet to the centerline of Gum Creek; Thence; running Southeasterly and Southwesterly along centerline of Gum Creek 2660 feet more or less to a point (said point designated as Point B) following courses and distances from Point A to Point B to wit: South 17 degrees 49 minutes 29 seconds East a distance of 213.97 feet to a point; South 32 degrees 53 minutes 04 seconds East a distance of 500.99 feet to a point; South 44 degrees 55 minutes 15 seconds West a distance of 201.25 feet to a point; North 81 degrees 05 minutes 40 seconds West a distance of 178.80 feet to a point; South 27 degrees 04 minutes 45 seconds West a distance of 125.97 feet to a point; South 55 degrees 22 minutes 30 seconds West a distance of 125.56 feet to a point; South 51 degrees 57 minutes 25 seconds West a distance of 215.26 feet to a point; South 41 degrees 16 minutes 25 seconds West a distance of 219.45 feet to a point; South 32 degrees 00 minutes 40 seconds West a distance of 153.15 feet to a point; South 20 degrees 19 minutes 30 seconds West a distance of 163.40 feet to a point; South 15 degrees 27 minutes 56 seconds East a distance of 216.24 feet to the True Point of Beginning. Said tract contains 32.27 acres and is more fully and particularly described by a plat prepared for Glenda Bramlett and Daryl Hayes by John Elwin Knight, R.L.S. #1945, dated July 14, 1995. Less & Except that certain portion of property conveyed in Right of Way Deed recorded in Deed Book 2477, Page 552 and Quit Claim Deed recorded in Deed Book 2655, Page 152, aforesaid records. MR/pxl 7/7/15 Our file no. 52515708 - FT12 Public Notice #107384 6/7,14,21,28,7/5 NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER GEORGIA, NEWTON COUNTY THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by Timothy Head and Sidney Head to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for M&T Bank, its successors and assigns, dated July 31, 2007, recorded in Deed Book 2484, Page 566, Newton County, Georgia Records and as modified by that certain Loan Modification Agreement recorded in Deed Book 2971, Page 448, Newton County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to M&T Bank by assignment recorded in Deed Book 2861, Page 148, Newton County, Georgia Records, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of TWO HUNDRED SIXTY-TWO THOUSAND AND 0/100 DOLLARS ($262,000.00), 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 July, 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 Timothy Head and Sidney Head or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 10 Ibis Lane, 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. M&T Bank as Attorney in Fact for Timothy Head and Sidney Head 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 228 and 229 of the 9th District, Newton County, Georgia, being Lot 178, Unit II, Phase III, River Walk Farm Subdivision, as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 44, pages 125-126, Newton County, Georgia Records, which recorded plat is incorporated herein by reference and made a part of this description. MR/bdr1 7/7/15 Our file no. 5238515 - FT1 Public Notice #107371 6/7,14,21,28,7/5 NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER GEORGIA, NEWTON COUNTY THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by Yolanda Laury to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Opteum Financial Services, LLC, its successors and assigns, dated June 9, 2006, recorded in Deed Book 2214, Page 503, Newton County, Georgia Records, as last transferred 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 Morgan Stanley Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-12XS by assignment recorded in Deed Book 2954, Page 491, Newton County, Georgia Records, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-FOUR THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED SIXTY-EIGHT AND 0/100 DOLLARS ($154,468.00), 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 July, 2015, the following described property: SEE EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF The debt secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Security Deed. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in Security Deed and by law, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given). Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above. U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, successor in interest to Bank of America, National Association, as Trustee, successor by merger to LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee for Morgan Stanley Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-12XS is the holder of the Security Deed to the property in accordance with OCGA § 4414-162.2. The entity that has full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the mortgage with the debtor is: Wells Fargo Home Mortgage a div. of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., PO Box 10335, Des Moines, IA 50306 1-800416-1472. To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is Yolanda Laury or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 315 Avonlea Drive, Covington, Georgia 30016. The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the security deed. U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, successor in interest to Bank of America, National Association, as Trustee, successor by merger to LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee for Morgan Stanley Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-12XS as Attorney in Fact for Yolanda Laury 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 167 of the 10th District, Newton County, Georgia, being Lot 66, Avonlea Subdivision, Unit Three, as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 41, pages 210-213, Newton County, Georgia Records, which recorded plat is incorporated herein by reference and made a part of this description. MR/pxl 7/7/15 Our file no. 5239615 - FT12 Public Notice #107341 6/7,14,21,28,7/5
NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER GEORGIA, NEWTON COUNTY THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by Alice Lake to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Pine State Mortgage Corporation, A Georgia Corporation, its successors and assigns, dated May 21, 2009, recorded in Deed Book 2727, Page 291, Newton County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC by assignment recorded in Deed Book 3164, Page 607, Newton County, Georgia Records, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-SEVEN THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED FIFTEEN AND 0/100 DOLLARS ($127,315.00), 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 July, 2015, the following described property: SEE EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF The debt secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Security Deed. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in Security Deed and by law, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given). Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above. Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC is the holder of the Security Deed to the property in accordance with OCGA § 4414-162.2. The entity that has full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the mortgage with the debtor is: M&T Bank , P.O. Box 1288, Buffalo, NY 14240 800724-1633. To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is Alice Lake or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 70 Burdell 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. Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC as Attorney in Fact for Alice Lake 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 155 of the 10th District, Newton County, Georgia, being Lot 28 of Princeton Woods Subdivision, Phase Two, as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 27, page 105, Newton County, Georgia Records, which recorded plat is incorporated herein by reference and made a part of this description. MR/bdr1 7/7/15 Our file no. 5209715 - FT1 Public Notice #107306 6/7,14,21,28,7/5 NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER IN SECURITY DEED STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF NEWTON Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in that certain Commercial Deed to Secure Debt and Security Agreement from Lonnie Flowers (“Grantor”) to Bank of North Georgia, dated September 21, 2007 and recorded in Deed Book 2512, page 309, in the offices of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Newton County, Georgia, as subsequently assigned to Crimson Portfolio, LLC by Synovus Bank, formerly known as Columbus Bank and Trust Company, as successor in interest through name change and by merger with Bank of North Georgia, by that certain Assignment of Security Instruments dated December 10, 2012 and recorded in Deed Book 3113, page 134, aforesaid records, and as further assigned to Crimson Portfolio Alpha, LLC by that certain Assignment of Commercial Deed to Secure Debt and Security Agreement dated August 12, 2013 and recorded in Deed Book 3160, Page 349, aforesaid records, and as further assigned to Crimson Portfolio Beta, LLC by that certain Assignment of Commercial Deed to Secure Debt and Security Agreement dated April 30, 2014 and recorded in Deed Book 3228, Page 392, aforesaid records (as modified and/or amended from time to time, collectively the “Security Deed”), the undersigned will sell at public outcry before the door of the Courthouse of Newton County, Georgia during the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in July 2015 to the highest and best bidder for cash the following described property, to wit: ALL THAT TRACT or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 11 of the 8th District, Newton County, Georgia, containing 2.0 acres more or less and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at the Northwest corner marker of the above property on Georgia Highway 212, East, a distance of four hundred and twenty feet (420); thence South a distance of two hundred and twenty feet (220); thence West a distance of four hundred and twenty feet (420); thence North a distance
Page 6C Sunday, June 21, 2015 of two hundred and twenty feet (220), facing Georgia Highway 212. This being the same property as conveyed in that certain Warranty Deed from Nellie King Sisk to Bernice E. Cherry, dated July 1, 1975, recorded in Deed Book 146, page 744, Newton County, Georgia records, being tax parcel #0017-033 and having an address of 5372 Highway 212, Covington, GA 30016, being the same property as described in the Security Deed. TOGETHER with all buildings, structures, and other improvements now or hereafter located on said property, or any part and parcel thereof; and TOGETHER with all rights, title, and interest of Grantor in and to the minerals, flowers, shrubs, crops, trees, timber, and other emblements now or hereafter on said property or above the same or any part or parcel thereof; and TOGETHER with all and singular the tenements, hereditaments, easements, and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining, and the reversion or reversions, remainder and remainders, rents, issues, and profits thereof; and also all the estate, right, title interest, claim, and demand whatsoever of Grantor of, in, and to the same and of, in, and to every part and parcel thereof; and TOGETHER with all fittings and fixtures, whether actually or constructively attached to said property and including all attached machinery, equipment, apparatus, and all trade, domestic, and ornamental fixtures, appliances, and articles of personal property of every kind and nature whatsoever, now or hereafter located in, upon, or under said property or any part thereof and used or usable in connection with any present or future operation of said property and now owned or hereafter acquired by Grantor (hereinafter collectively called “Equipment”) including, but without limiting the generality of the foregoing, all heating, air conditioning, freezing, lighting, laundry, cooking, incinerating, and power equipment; engines; pipes; pumps; tanks; motors; conduits; switchboards; plumbing, lifting, cleaning, fire prevention, fire extinguishing, refrigerating, ventilating, and communications apparatus; boilers, ranges, furnaces, oil burners, or units thereof; appliances; air-cooling and air conditioning apparatus; vacuum cleaning systems; elevators; escalators, shades; awnings; screens; storm doors and windows; stoves; wall beds; refrigerators; dishwashers; attached cabinets; partitions; ducts and compressors; rugs and carpets; mirrors; mantles; draperies; furniture and furnishings; all building materials; supplies and equipment now or hereafter delivered to said property and intended to be installed therein; all additions to and renewals or replacements of all of the foregoing; and all of the proceeds; and profits of all of the foregoing; and TOGETHER with any and all rents which are now due or may hereafter become due by reason of the renting or leasing of the property, the improvements thereon, and Equipment; and TOGETHER with any and all awards or payments, including interest thereon, and the right to receive the same, as a result of (a) the exercise of the right of eminent domain, (b) the alteration of the grade of any street, or (c) any other injury to, taking of, or decrease in the value of, the property, to the extent of all amounts which may be secured by this deed at the date of receipt of any such award or payment by Grantee and of the reasonable attorneys’ fees, costs, and disbursements incurred by Grantee in connection with the collection of such award or payment. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD all the aforesaid property, property rights, contract rights, Equipment, and claims (all of which are collectively referred to herein as the “Premises”) to the use, benefit and behoof of Lender, its successors and assigns, IN FEE SIMPLE forever. The debt secured by the Security Deed is evidenced by a Promissory Note dated September 21, 2007 from Grantor to Bank of North Georgia in the original principal amount of $86,250.00 (as modified, amended, restated, or replaced from time to time, including without limitation by that certain Universal Note from Borrower to the order of Bank of North GA DIV Synovus Bank dated February 7, 2012 in the original principal amount of $177,005.31, collectively the “Note”), plus interest from date on the unpaid balance until paid, and other indebtedness. Crimson Portfolio Beta, LLC is the present owner and holder of the Note by virtue of the assignments referenced above. Default has occurred and continues under the terms of the Note and Security Deed by reason of, among other possible events of default, the nonpayment when due of the indebtedness evidenced by the Note and secured by the Security Deed and the failure to comply with the terms and conditions of the Note and Security Deed. By reason of this default, the indebtedness evidenced by the Note has been accelerated and the Security Deed has been declared foreclosable according to its terms. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in the Security Deed and by law, including attorneys’ fees, notice of intent to collect attorneys’ fees having been given. Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes and/or assessments (including taxes which are a lien but are not yet due and payable), possible redemptive rights of the Internal Revenue Service, if any, any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property,
and any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed. The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final audit and confirmation of the status of the loan and collateral with the holder of the Security Deed. To the best of the undersigned’s knowledge and belief, the Premises are presently owned by Lonnie Flowers. To the best of the undersigned’s knowledge and belief, the party in possession of the Premises is Lonnie Flowers and tenants holding under Lonnie Flowers. Crimson Portfolio Beta, LLC, successor by assignment from Crimson Portfolio, LLC, successor by assignment from Synovus Bank f/k/a Columbus Bank and Trust Company, as successor through name change and by merger with Bank of North Georgia, as Attorneyin-Fact for Lonnie Flowers. Michael R. Wing, Esq. Balch and Bingham, LLP 30 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd., NW Suite 700 Atlanta, Georgia 30308-3036 (404) 962-3574 THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Public Notice #107387 6/14,21,28,7/5 NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF NEWTON Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained with that certain Security Deed dated July 24, 2001, from Rakesh Kanotra and Sarojini Kanotra to Bank Of America, N.A., recorded on July 30, 2001 in Deed Book 1076 at Page 46, Newton County, Georgia Records, having been last sold, assigned, transferred and conveyed to U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR BANC OF AMERICA FUNDING 2008-FT1 TRUST, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2008-FT1 a/k/a U.S. Bank, National Association, as Trustee for Banc of America Funding Corporation, 2008-FT1 Trust, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2008-FT1 by Assignment and said Security Deed having been given to secure a note dated July 24, 2001, in the amount of $90,522.00, 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 July 7, 2015, the following described real property (hereinafter referred to as the “Property”): ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 168 OF THE 10TH LAND DISTRICT, OF NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA, AND BEING SHOWN AS LOT 1, GUM TREE SUBDIVISION, ON A PLAT OF SURVEY FOR GUM TREE SUBDIVISIONS, PREPARED BY LOUIE D. PATRICK, RLS NO. 1757, DATED 8/18/85 AND RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 20, PAGE 29, PUBLIC RECORDS NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA, WHICH PLAT IS INCORPORATED HEREIN AND MADE A PART HEREOF FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION. The debt secured by the Security Deed and evidenced by the Note and has been, and is hereby, declared due and payable because of, among other possible events of default, failure to make the payments as required by the terms of the Note. The debt remaining is in default and this sale will be made for the purposes of paying the Security Deed, accrued interest, and all expenses of the sale, including attorneys’ fees. Notice of intention to collect attorneys’ fees has been given as provided by law. To the best of the undersigned’s knowledge, the person(s) in possession of the property is/are Rakesh Kanotra and Sarojini Kanotra. The property, being commonly known as 1638 and 1640 Kirkland Rd, Covington, GA 30016 in Newton County, will be sold as the property of Rakesh Kanotra and Sarojini Kanotra, subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien and not yet due and payable), any matters affecting title to the property which would be disclosed by accurate survey and inspection thereof, and all assessments, liens, encumbrances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record to the Security Deed. Pursuant to O.C.G.A.Section 4414-162.2, the name, address and telephone number of the individual or entity who shall have the full authority to negotiate, amend or modify all terms of the above described mortgage is as follows: Nationstar Mortgage LLC, 8950 Cypress Waters Blvd., Coppell, TX 75019, 888-850-9398. The foregoing notwithstanding, nothing in O.C.G.A. Section 44-14-162.2 shall require the secured creditor to negotiate, amend or modify the terms of the mortgage instrument. The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under U.S. Bankruptcy code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Security Deed. Albertelli Law Attorney for U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR BANC OF AMERICA FUNDING 2008-FT1 TRUST, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2008-FT1 a/k/a U.S. Bank, National Association, as Trustee for Banc of America Funding Corporation, 2008-FT1 Trust, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2008-FT1 as Attorney in Fact for Rakesh Kanotra and Sarojini Kanotra 100 Galleria Parkway, Suite 960 Atlanta, GA 30339 Phone: (866) 690-0418 A-4522259 06/07/2015, 06/14/2015, 06/21/2015, 06/28/2015 Public Notice #107272 6/7,14,21,28 NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF NEWTON Under and by virtue of the power
The Covington News of sale contained with that certain Security Deed dated November 15, 2012, from Jarod Reshad Alford to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Real Estate Mortgage Network, Inc., recorded on November 19, 2012 in Deed Book 3068 at Page 241, Newton County, Georgia Records, having been last sold, assigned, transferred and conveyed to HomeBridge Financial Services, Inc.. by Assignment and said Security Deed having been given to secure a note dated November 15, 2012, in the amount of $86,996.00, 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 July 7, 2015, the following described real property (hereinafter referred to as the “Property”): ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 227 and 228 OF THE 9TH DISTRICT, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA, BEING LOT 172, UNIT 1, PHASE I OF RIVER WALK FARM SUBDIVISION, AS PER PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 38, PAGES 249-256, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA RECORDS, WHICH RECORDED 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 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 Jarod Reshad Alford. The property, being commonly known as 135 River Walk Farm Pkwy, Covington, GA, 30014 in Newton County, will be sold as the property of Jarod Reshad Alford, 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: Cenlar, F.S.B., 425 Phillips Boulevard, Ewing, NJ 08618, 609-883-3900. 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 HomeBridge Financial Services, Inc., Inc. as Attorney in Fact for Jarod Reshad Alford 100 Galleria Parkway, Suite 960 Atlanta, GA 30339 Phone: (866) 690-0418 By: James E. Albertelli, Esq. For the Firm THIS FIRM IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. JEA - 15-179815 A-4527873 06/07/2015, 06/14/2015, 06/21/2015, 06/28/2015 Public Notice #107369 6/7,14,21,28 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 Assafa J. Blake and Marlene Walker to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”) as nominee for SunTrust Mortgage, Inc., dated March 30, 2009, and recorded in Deed Book 2708, Page 303, Newton County, Georgia records, as last transferred to DLJ Mortgage Capital Inc. by assignment recorded in Newton County, Georgia Records, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note of even date in the original principal amount of $194,215.00, 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 July, 2015, to wit: July 7, 2015, the following described property: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 157 of the 10th District, Newton County, Georgia, being Lot 200, Oakwood Manor, Unit II, as per plat recorded in Plat Book 46, Pages 50-57, Newton County, Georgia Records, said play being incorporated herein and made reference hereto 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 350 Oak Terrace 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): Joseph U. Grant IV and Tenika N. Oliver 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 DLJ Mortgage Captial, Inc. as attorney in fact for Assafa J. Blake and Marlene Walker 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. FC13-303 Public Notice #107345 6/7,14,21,28,7/5 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 JO WALDROP to NEW CENTURY MORTGAGE CORPORATION, dated April 26, 2004, recorded May 5, 2004, in Deed Book 1664, Page 587-603, , Newton County, Georgia Records, said Security Deed having been given to secure a Note of even date in the original principal amount of Eighty-Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty and 00/100 dollars ($87,850.00), with interest thereon as provided for therein, said Security Deed having been last sold, assigned and transferred to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Morgan Stanley ABS Capital I Inc. Trust 2004-HE6, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2004-HE6, 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 July, 2015, all property described in said Security Deed including but not limited to the following described property: THE LAND REFERRED TO IN THIS EXHIBIT IS LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF NEWTON AND THE STATE OF GEORGIA IN DEED BOOK 1168 AT PAGE 207 AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 57 OF THE 10TH DISTRICT OF NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA, BEING LOT 74 OF BELMONT SUBDIVISION, UNIT ONE, PHASE THREE, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 29, PAGE 292-294 (MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED ON PAGE 294), NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA RECORDS, WHICH PLAT IS INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE AND MADE A PART HEREOF. Said legal description being controlling, however the property is more commonly known as 125 BELMONT CIR, 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 JO WALDROP, 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: Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc., Loss Mitigation Dept., P.O. Box 65250, Salt Lake City, UT 84165, Telephone Number: 888-818-6032. DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR MORGAN STANLEY ABS CAPITAL I INC. TRUST 2004-HE6, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004HE6 as Attorney in Fact for JO WALDROP 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. SPS-15-022711 Ad Run Dates 06/07/2015, 06/14/2015, 06/21/2015, 06/28/2015 w w w. r u b i n l u b l i n . co m / property-listings.php Public Notice #107268 6/7,14,21,28 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. By virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Security Deed from Lanita Davis and Alonso Davis to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for Pine State Mortgage Corporation,
dated August 28, 2007, recorded in Deed Book 2514, Page 319, 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 SIX THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED ONE AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($236,901.00) with interest thereon as provided for therein, said Security Deed having been last sold, assigned and transferred to Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC, 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 July 2015 the following described property: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 168 OF THE 10TH DISTRICT, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA, BEING LOT 12, HINTON CHASE SUBDIVISION, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 46, PAGES 167-183, NEWTON COUNTY RECORDS, SAID PLAT BEING INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE THERETO. 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 attorney’s fees and all other payments provided for under the terms of the Security Deed and Note (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given). Said property will be sold subject to the following items which may affect the title to said property: all zoning ordinances; matters which would be disclosed by an accurate survey or by 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. 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, 1-800-457-5105. Please understand that the secured creditor is not required by law to negotiate, amend, or modify the terms of the mortgage instrument. To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is Lanita Davis and Alonso Davis or a tenant or tenants, and said property is more commonly known as 130 Hinton Chase Parkway, 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 Lanita Davis and Alonso Davis Contact: Uniti Jones THE CALLINS LAW FIRM, LLC 101 Marietta Street, SUITE 1030 Atlanta, GA 30303 (404) 681-5826 File No. F14.03.024 Ad Run Dates: 6/10/15, 6/17/15, 6/24/15 and 7/1/15 THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Public Notice #107244 6/7,14,21,28 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 Barbara Faber and Dennis Faber to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. As nominee for HomeComings financial LLC,( F/k/A HomeComings financial Network, INC) , dated 04/06/2007, recorded in Deed Book 2416, Page 327-345, Newton County, Georgia records, as last transferred to Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as Trustee for Residential Accredit Loans, Inc., Mortgage Asset-Backed PassThrough Certificates, Series 2007QS7 by assignment recorded or to be recorded in the Newton County, Georgia records conveying the afterdescribed property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of One Hundred Twenty Thousand and 00/100 DOLLARS ($120,000.00), with interest thereon as set forth therein, there will be sold at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the courthouse door of Newton County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in July 2015, the following described property: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 35, OF THE 10TH DISTRICT OF NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA, BEING LOT 79, SPRING VALLEY SUBDIVISION, UNIT TWO AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 36, PAGES 186-188, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA RECORDS, SAID PLAT BEING INCORPORATED HEREIN AND MADE A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE AND BEING IMPROVED PROPERTY KNOWN AS 135 SPRING VALLEY TRACE, ACCORDING TO THE PRESENT SYSTEM OF NUMBERING PROPERTY IN NEWTON COUNTY. 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
The Covington News 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 Barbara Faber and Dennis Faber or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 135 Springvalley Trace, 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. Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as Trustee for Residential Accredit Loans, Inc., Mortgage Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-QS7 as Attorney in Fact for Barbara Faber and Dennis Faber Weissman, Nowack, Curry, & Wilco P.C. Attn: Lender Services One Alliance Center, 4th Floor 3500 Lenox Road Atlanta, GA 30326 Our File# 017237-004682 Public Notice #107365 6/7,14,21,28,7/5 NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER GEORGIA, NEWTON COUNTY THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by Jeffrey D. Williams to HOMEBANC MORTGAGE CORPORATION, dated 12/19/2001, recorded in Deed Book 1148, Page 528, Newton County, Georgia records, as re-recorded in deed book 1201, page 87 aforesaid records, as last transferred to DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY formerly known as BANKERS TRUST COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA, N.A., AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT RELATING TO IMPAC SECURED ASSETS CORP., MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2002-2 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 Eight Thousand Two Hundred and 00/100 DOLLARS ($108,200.00), 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 July 2015, the following described property: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 53, 10TH DISTRICT, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA, BEING LOT 5, TARA PLACE SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO PLAT OF SURVEY RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 35, PAGES 12-16, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA RECORDS, WHICH PLAT AND THE RECORD THEREOF ARE INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE THERETO. The debt secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Security Deed. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in Security Deed and by law, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given). Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above. The entity that has full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the mortgage with the debtor is: Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC, 1661 Worthington Road, Suite 100, West Palm Beach, FL 33409, 561-682-8000. Please understand that the secured creditor is not required by law to negotiate, amend, or modify the terms of the mortgage instrument. To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the parties in possession of the property are Jeffrey D. Williams or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 55 Tara Way, Covington, GA 30016-8082. The sale will be conducted
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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 formerly known as BANKERS TRUST COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA, N.A., AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT RELATING TO IMPAC SECURED ASSETS CORP., MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2002-2 As Attorney in Fact for Jeffrey D. Williams Weissman, Nowack, Curry, & Wilco P.C. Attn: Lender Services One Alliance Center, 4th Floor 3500 Lenox Road Atlanta, GA 30326 Our File# 017237-001010 Public Notice #107364 6/7,14,21,28,7/5 NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER GEORGIA, NEWTON COUNTY THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by Melissa McIntosh Elam, married woman to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Mortgage Investors Corporation, dated 06/15/2012, recorded in Deed Book 3016, Page 587, Newton County, Georgia records, as last transferred to Freedom Mortgage Corporation 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 Three Hundred TwentyTwo Thousand One Hundred Seventy-Six and 00/100 DOLLARS ($322,176.00), 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 July 2015, the following described property: THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN BELOW IS SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF Newton, STATE OF GA, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOTS 6, 7 AND 27 OF THE 8TH DISTRICT OF NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA, BEING LOT 31, THE PREAKNESS SUBDIVISION, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 46, PAGES 8-16, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA RECORDS, WHICH PLAT AND THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION RECORDED THEREON ARE INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE. RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 2380, PAGE 156 AND AS AMENDED IN DEED BOOK 2480, PAGES 327-330, NEWTON COUNTY, RECORDS. The debt secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Security Deed. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in 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 MELISSA ELAM, or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 25 HARNESS LN, 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. Freedom Corporation as Attorney MELISSA ELAM,
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Weissman, Nowack, Curry, & Wilco P.C. Attn: Lender Services One Alliance Center, 4th Floor 3500 Lenox Road Atlanta, GA 30326 Our File# 017237-004646 Public Notice #107368 6/7,14,21,28,7/5 Notice of Sale Under Power Georgia, Newton County Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Deed to Secure Debt given by Eric Fondre Dowley and Sherlena Lashay Dowley to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, (“MERS”) solely as nominee for SunTrust Mortgage, Inc., dated October 21, 2009, and recorded in Deed Book 2770, Page 589, Newton County,
Georgia records, as last transferred to DLJ Mortgage Capital, Inc. by assignment recorded in Deed Book 3137, Page 478, Newton County, Georgia records, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note of even date in the original principal amount of $193,800.00, 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 July, 2015, to wit: July 7, 2015, the following described property: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 124 of the 10th District, Newton County, Georgia being Lot 124, Trelawney Subdivision, Unit Eight, per Plat Book 39, Pages 218-220, Newton County, Georgia Records, which is referred to and made a part of this description The debt secured by said Deed to Secure Debt has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Deed to Secure Debt. 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 215 Trelawney Lane, 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): Eric Fondre Dowley and Sherlena Lashay Dowley 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 DLJ Mortgage Capital, Inc. as attorney in fact for Eric Fondre Dowley and Sherlena Lashay Dowley 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. FC13-130 Public Notice #107346 6/7,14,21,28
NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF NEWTON By virtue of the power of sale contained in a Security Deed from Demetrice J. Goodman to Branch Banking and Trust Company (“BB&T”), dated April 13, 2007, and recorded in Deed Book 2437, Page 348, Newton County, Georgia records, securing a Note in the original principal amount of $85,000.00, the holder thereof will sell at public outcry for cash to the highest bidder before the courthouse doors of said county during the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in July, 2015, the following described property, to-wit: All that tract or parcel of land situated, lying and being in Land Lot 34 of the 10th District of Newton County, Georgia, located on westside of Lower River Road and more particularly described as follows including improvements thereon: Beginning at the southeast corner of property now or formerly of Robert Weaver on River Road; thence in a southern direction along River Road a distance of 187 feet to a point; thence west to a point at property line of now or formerly Harold Zackery; thence north 187 feet along property line of now or
formerly Zackery to a point; thence east to River Road and point of beginning, containing three acres, more or less. Bounded on the east by River Road, on the south by property now or formerly of Ollie Shaw, on the west by now or formerly Zackery, and on the north by property now or formerly of Robert Weaver and Otis Weaver. An easement of 12 feet in width is reserved by Otis Weaver as shown in Warranty Deed dated September 17, 1979, and recorded in Deed Book 182, Page 690, Newton County, Georgia records, for driveway purposes on the northern part of this lot, along property now or formerly of Robert Weaver, from River Road west to property line of now or formerly Robert Zackery for ingress and egress into Otis Weaver’s property west of Robert Weaver’s property. The indebtedness secured by said Security Deed having been declared due and payable because of default in the payment of the indebtedness secured thereby, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of the sale, including attorney’s fees, notice of intention to collect attorney’s fees having been given as provided by law. BB&T Loss Mitigation Department is the name of the department at BB&T who has full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the mortgage with the debtor, and their address is: BB&T Loss Mitigation Department, 301 College Street, Greenville, South Carolina 29601; Phone # 800-827-3722, Option 6. The property will be sold subject to the following: (1) any prior restrictive covenants, easements, right-of-ways, or encumbrances; (2) any valid zoning ordinances; (3) any matters which would be disclosed by an accurate survey of the property; (4) any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), assessments, unpaid bills, charges and expenses that constitute liens against the property, whether due and payable or not yet due and payable, 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 secured creditor, including but not limited to, a determination that the borrower has not reinstated the loan prior to the foreclosure sale. The party in possession is or may be Demetrice J. Goodman, a tenant or tenants, or parties claiming under the aforementioned, and said property is more commonly known as 610 Lower River Road, Covington, GA 30016. Branch Banking & Trust Company, as Attorney-in-Fact for Demetrice J. Goodman Gregory M. Eells Attorney at Law Eells Law Group, LLC 7390 McGinnis Ferry Road, Suite 200 Suwanee, GA 30024 (770) 455-3660 THIS LAW FIRM IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE ENTITLED TO THE PROTECTIONS OF THE U.S. BANKRUPTCY CODE (11 U.S.C. § 362; 524) REGARDING THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THIS NOTICE OF SALE, THE FOLLOWING APPLIES TO YOU: THIS COMMUNICATION IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOVER A CLAIM OR TO ENFORCE A LIEN IN VIOLATION OF THE U.S. BANKRUPTCY CODE AND IS BEING GIVEN FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES OR TO COMPLY WITH A STATUTORY REQUIREMENT ONLY. Public Notice #107349 6/14,21,28,7/5
NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF NEWTON Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in the Commercial Deed to Secure Debt (the “Deed to Secure Debt”) from JERRY BABB BUILDERS, INC., a Georgia corporation (“Grantor”) to ENTERPRISE BANKING COMPANY a Georgia banking corporation (“Enterprise”), dated October 31, 2008, recorded November 7, 2008, in Deed Book 2661, Page 410, Newton County, Georgia records, and re-recorded December 12, 2008, in Deed Book 2670, Page 282, aforesaid records, as transferred and assigned from Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation in its capacity as receiver for Enterprise Banking Company to ADC Venture 2011-2, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Grantee”) by Assignment of Real Estate Deed to Secure Debt dated February 13, 2012, recorded in Deed Book 2987, Page 537, aforesaid records, Grantee as attorney-in-fact for Grantor, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, between the legal hours of sale before the door of the courthouse in Newton County, Georgia, on the first (1st) Tuesday in July 2015, the following described property (the “Land”) located in Newton County, Georgia, to wit: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND lying and being in Land Lots 50 and 51 of the 10th District of Newton County, Georgia, being shown as Block A, Lots 3, 6, 9, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27 and 30 of Fourwood Estates Subdivision, as same is recorded in Plat Book 44, Page 217-220, 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. Together with all buildings and other structures and improvements
whatsoever now or hereafter constructed, placed or located thereon (the “Improvements”); Together with all heating, cooling, ventilation and air conditioning systems and related apparatus, machinery, boilers, chillers, ranges, elevators and motors, plumbing and heating fixtures, carpeting and other floor coverings, fire extinguishers and any other safety equipment required by governmental regulation or law, washers, dryers, water heaters, refrigerating plants, refrigerators, cooking apparatus and appurtenances, window screens, awnings and storm sashes, which are or shall be attached to said buildings, structures or improvements and all other furnishings, furniture, fixtures, machinery, equipment, appliances, vehicles, building supplies and materials, warranties and other rights under construction, service and other contracts, books and records, chattels, inventory, accounts, farm products, consumer goods, general intangibles and personal property of every kind and nature whatsoever now or hereafter owned by Grantor and located in, on or about, or used or intended to be used with or in connection with the use, operation or enjoyment of the Land and Improvements (other than fixtures, equipment, machinery or other property of tenants under any lease of or rental agreement for space in the Improvements), including all extension, additions, improvements, betterments, afteracquired property, renewals, replacements and substitutions, and proceeds from a permitted sale of any of the foregoing, and all the right, title and interest of Grantor in any such furnishings, furniture, fixtures, machinery, equipment, appliances, vehicles and personal property subject to or covered by any prior security agreement, conditional sales contract, chattel mortgage or similar lien or claim, together with the benefit of any deposits or payments now or hereafter made by Grantor or on behalf of Grantor, all tradenames, trademarks, servicemarks, logos and goodwill related thereto which in any way now or hereafter belong, relate or appertain to the Land or any part thereof or are now or hereafter acquired by Grantor; and all inventory, accounts, chattel paper, documents, equipment, fixtures, farm products, consumer goods and general intangibles constituting proceeds acquired with cash proceeds of any of the property described hereinabove, all of which are hereby declared and shall be deemed to be fixtures and accessions to the Land and a part of the Land as between the parties hereto and all persons claiming by, through or under them, and which shall be deemed to be a portion of the security for the indebtedness herein described and to be secured by the Deed to Secure Debt; the location of the above-described collateral is also the location of the Land; Together with all easements, appurtenances, strips and gores of land, vaults, streets, ways, alleys, sidewalks, passages, sewer rights, waters, water courses, water rights and powers, minerals, flowers, shrubs, crops, trees, timber and other emblements now or hereafter located on the Land or under or above the same or any part or parcel thereof, and all estates, rights, titles, interests, privileges, liberties, tenements, hereditaments and appurtenances, reversion and reversions, remainder and remainders, whatsoever, in any way belonging, relating or appertaining to the Land or any part thereof, or which hereafter shall in any way belong, relate or be appurtenant thereto, whether now owned or hereafter acquired by Grantor;
equity, which Grantor now has or may hereafter acquire in the Land; Together with all proceeds of and any unearned premiums on any insurance policies covering the Land, including, without limitation, the right to receive and apply the proceeds of any insurance, judgments, or settlements made in lieu thereof, for damage to the Land, and all the estate, interest, right, title and other claim or demand which Grantor now has or may hereafter acquire against anyone with respect to any damage to all or any part of the Land, including without limitation, damage arising from any defect in or with respect to the design or contraction of all or any part of the improvements and any damage resulting therefrom; Together with to the extent permitted by law, all deposits or other security or advance payments, including rental payments made by or on behalf of Grantor to others, with respect to (i) insurance policies relating to all or any part of the Land, (ii) utility service for all or any part of the Land, (iii) cleaning, maintenance, repair or similar services for all or any part of the Land, (iv) refuse, removal or sewer service for all or any part of the Land, (v) rental of equipment, if any, used in the operation by or on behalf of Grantor of all or any part of the Land, and (vi) parking or similar services or rights afforded to all or any part of the Land; Together with all and singular the rights, members and appurtenances whatsoever, in any way belonging, relating or appertaining to any of the Land hereinabove mentioned or which hereafter shall in any way belong, relate or be appurtenant thereto, whether now owned or hereafter acquired by Grantor; and Together with all products and proceeds of all of the foregoing. The Deed to Secure Debt being given to secure: (a) a Multipurpose Note and Security Agreement from Grantor to Enterprise dated October 31, 2008, in the original principal amount of Five Hundred Forty-Two Thousand Four Hundred Ninety and 21/100ths Dollars ($542,490.21) (the “Note”); and (b) such other indebtedness of Grantor to Grantee as is described in the Deed to Secure Debt (the “Secured Indebtedness”). To the best of the undersigned’s knowledge and belief, the current owner of the Property is Grantor, and the party in possession of the Property is Grantor. Due to the occurrence of the default under the Note and Deed to Secure Debt, the payment of the entire indebtedness evidenced by the Note and secured by the Deed to Secure Debt has been accelerated and has been declared due and payable in full. However, such payment not having been made, the Deed to Secure Debt became and is now foreclosable, and the Property shall be sold at public outcry pursuant to the terms of the power of sale provided in the Deed to Secure Debt, for the purposes of satisfying the amount due upon said Note and all sums secured by said Deed to Secure Debt. The Grantee shall apply the proceeds of the sale in the following order: (a) to all expenses of the sale, including, but not limited to, reasonable attorneys’ fees; (b) to all sums secured by the Deed to Secure Debt; and (c) any excess to the person or persons legally entitled to it.
Together with all right, title and interest of Grantor in and to any and all fees, obligations, debts and accounts arising out of the use of the Land or any part thereof, however the same may be denominated;
The Property will be sold as the property of the Grantor subject to all unpaid property taxes, liens, assessments, restrictions, restrictive covenants, rights of way, and easements of record which have priority over the Deed to Secure Debt, if any, including, without limitation, the following (“Permitted Encumbrances”): 1. All taxes for the years 2012, 2013 and 2014 and all taxes for 2015 and subsequent years, not yet due and payable. 2. All matters set forth under recorded plat of survey of record at Plat Book 44, Pages 217-220, Newton County, Georgia records. 3. Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Fourwood Estates recorded in Deed Book 2167, Page 313, Newton County, Georgia records; affected by that First Amendment to Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Fourwood Estates, dated May 25, 2006, and recorded in Deed Book 2233, Page 307, aforesaid records. 4. Right-of-Way Easement from Robin C. Pforr and Effie C. Pforr to Snapping Shoals Electric Membership Corporation, dated December 3, 1992, filed December 22, 1992, and recorded in Deed Book 448, Page 630, aforesaid records. 5. Right-of-Way Easement from Highway 20 Land Development, LLC, to Snapping Shoals Electric Membership Corporation dated January 20, 2006, recorded in Deed Book 2265, Page 468, aforesaid records. 6. Right of Way Easement in favor of Snapping Shoals Electric Membership dated ________, recorded in Deed Book 223, Page 515, aforesaid records. 7. Right of Way Easement in favor of State Highway Department, dated _______, recorded in Deed Book 47, Page 33, aforesaid records.
Together with all right, title and interest of Grantor in and to all options and contracts to purchase or lease the Land or any portion thereof or interest therein, and any greater estate in the Land owned or hereafter acquired by Grantor;
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 Deed to Secure Debt.
Together with all accounts receivable, contracts and contract rights (including, but not limited to, Grantor’s interest in any and all Leases, franchise agreements, management contracts, construction contracts, architectural contracts, and other contracts, licenses and permits now or hereafter affecting the Land), chattel paper, documents, interests, estate or other claims, both in law and in
ADC VENTURE 2011-2, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, as Attorney-in-Fact for Jerry Babb Builders, Inc.
Together with all leases and other agreements affecting the use or occupancy of the Land or any part thereof now or hereafter entered into (the “Leases”) and absolutely and presently and the right to receive and apply the income, rents, issues, cash collateral, revenues, royalties, benefits and profits of the Land from time to time accruing, including, without limitation, all payments under the leases or tenancies, proceeds of insurance, tenant security deposits and escrow funds (the “Rents”) to the payment of the Loan; reserving only the right, power and authority given to Borrower as a license to collect and apply the same prior to the occurrence of a default hereunder and so long as the same are not subjected to garnishment, levy, attachment or lien; Together with all of the right, title and interest of Grantor in any and all awards or payments, including interest thereon, and the right to receive the same, as a result of (i) the exercise of the right of eminent domain or condemnation, (ii) the alteration of the grade of any street, or (iii) any other injury to, taking of, or decrease in the value of, the Land to the extent of all amounts which may be secured by the Deed to Secure Debt at the date of receipt of any such award or payment by Lender and of the reasonable attorney’s fees, costs and disbursements incurred by Grantee in connection with the collection of such award or payment;
Brandon C. Hardy Schulten, Ward & Turner, LLP 260 Peachtree Street, #2700 Atlanta, Georgia 30303 (404) 688-6800 THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING
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NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER, NEWTON COUNTY Pursuant to the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by Amanda M. Kindsfather to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. dated 10/7/2002 and recorded in Deed Book 1299 Page 44, 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 $ 101,600.00, with interest at the rate specified therein, there will be sold by the undersigned at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the Courthouse door of Newton County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale on 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 lying and being in Land Lot 13, 18th District, Newton County, Georgia and being shown as 2.517 acres on that plat of survey prepared for Robert B. Hudson and recorded at Plat Book 33, page 164, public records of Newton County, Georgia, which plat is by reference thereto incorporated herein and made a part hereof for a more particular and complete description. The debt secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Security Deed. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in the Security Deed and by law, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given). Said property is commonly known as 306 Spears Road, Mansfield, GA 30055 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): Amanda M. Kindsfather 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 Amanda M. Kindsfather Aldridge Connors, LLP, 15 Piedmont Center, 3575 Piedmont Road, N.E., Suite 500, Atlanta, Georgia 30305, (404) 994-7400. 1168-2717A THIS LAW FIRM MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 1168-2717A Public Notice #107260 5/31,6/7,14,21,28
NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER, NEWTON COUNTY Pursuant to the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by Betty Maina to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. dated 12/31/2009 and recorded in Deed Book 2792 Page 235, Newton County, Georgia records; as last transferred to or acquired by BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of $ 98,188.00, with interest at the rate specified therein, there will be sold
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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:
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).
ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 187 OF THE 10TH DISTRICT, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA BEING LOT 359, UNIT FOUR OF WOODSTONE SUBDIVISION, AS PER PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 31, PAGE 12, AND REVISED IN PLAT BOOK 31, PAGE 93, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA RECORDS WHICH RECORDED PLAT IS INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE AND MADE A PART OF THIS DESCRIPTION.
Said property is commonly known as 20 Silverton 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): Dianne CampbellPage or tenant or tenants.
The debt secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Security Deed. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in the Security Deed and by law, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given). Said property is commonly known as 300 Greenfield Way, Covington, GA 30016 together with all fixtures and personal property attached to and constituting a part of said property, if any. To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party (or parties) in possession of the subject property is (are): Betty Maina and Estate/Heirs of Betty Maina or tenant or tenants. Bank of America is the entity or individual designated who shall have full authority to negotiate, amend and modify all terms of the mortgage. Bank of America Home Loan Assistance Dept. 7105 Corporate Drive Plano, TX 75024 (800) 846-2222 Note, however, that such entity or individual is not required by law to negotiate, amend or modify the terms of the loan. Said property will be sold subject to: (a) any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), (b) unpaid water or sewage bills that constitute a lien against the property whether due and payable or not yet due and payable and which may not be of record, (c) the right of redemption of any taxing authority, (d) any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, and (e) any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above. The sale will be conducted subject to (1) confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code; and (2) final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Security Deed. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 9-13-172.1, which allows for certain procedures regarding the rescission of judicial and non-judicial sales in the State of Georgia, the Deed Under Power and other foreclosure documents may not be provided until final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan as provided immediately above. BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. as agent and Attorney in Fact for Betty Maina Aldridge Connors, LLP, 15 Piedmont Center, 3575 Piedmont Road, N.E., Suite 500, Atlanta, Georgia 30305, (404) 994-7400. 1016-667500643A THIS LAW FIRM MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 1016667500643A Public Notice #107245 6/7,14,21,28,7/5 NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER, NEWTON COUNTY Pursuant to the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by Dianne Campbell-Page to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for WMC Mortgage Corp. dated 11/15/2006 and recorded in Deed Book 2337 Page 224, Newton County, Georgia records; as last transferred to or acquired by HSBC Bank USA, N.A., as Trustee on behalf of ACE Securities Corp. Home Equity Loan Trust and for the registered holders of ACE Securities Corp. Home Equity Loan Trust, Series 2007WM2, Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates, conveying the afterdescribed property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of $ 194,400.00, with interest at the rate specified therein, there will be sold by the undersigned at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the Courthouse door of Newton County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale on August 04, 2015 (being the first Tuesday of said month unless said date falls on a Federal Holiday), the following described property: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lots 13 and 14 of the 8th District of Newton County, Georgia, and being Lot 53 of Weatherford, as shown on a plat of survey made of Weatherford, of record at Plat Book 40, Pages 166, 167, 168, 169, 170, 171, 172, and 173, Newton County, Georgia records. The description of the property as contained on said plat of survey is incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof. The debt secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due
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. HSBC Bank USA, N.A., as Trustee on behalf of ACE Securities Corp. Home Equity Loan Trust and for the registered holders of ACE Securities Corp. Home Equity Loan Trust, Series 2007-WM2, Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates as agent and Attorney in Fact for Dianne Campbell-Page Aldridge Pite, LLP (formerly known as Aldridge Connors, LLP), 15 Piedmont Center, 3575 Piedmont Road, N.E., Suite 500, Atlanta, Georgia 30305, (404) 9947400. 1017-659634A THIS LAW FIRM MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 1017-659634A Public Notice #107391 6/14,21,28,7/5,12,19,26 NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER, NEWTON COUNTY Pursuant to the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by Freda C. Jarrett aka Freda Jarrett and Derrick D. Thomas to Wells Fargo Bank, NA dated 12/7/2009 and recorded in Deed Book 2783 Page 184, 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 $ 115,422.00, 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: Real property in the City of COVINGTON, County of Newton, State of Georgia, described as follows: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 184 OF THE 10TH DISTRICT OF NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA, BEING KNOWN AS BUILDING 74, LOT “F” OF HIGHGATE TOWNHOMES, PHASE TWO, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 37, PAGE 128, RECORDS OF NEWTON COUNT, GEORGIA, SAID PLAT BEING INCORPORATED HEREIN AND MADE A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE. APN 4: 00120-00000-374-000 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 225 Meadowridge 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): Derrick D. Thomas and Freda C. Jarrett 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 Freda C. Jarrett aka Freda Jarrett and Derrick D. Thomas Aldridge Connors, LLP, 15 Piedmont Center, 3575 Piedmont Road, N.E., Suite 500, Atlanta, Georgia 30305, (404) 994-7400. 1000-667507814A THIS LAW FIRM MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 1000667507814A Public Notice #107229 6/7,14,21,28,7/5
NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER, NEWTON COUNTY Pursuant to the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by James C. Taylor, III and Zena Taylor to Sun America Mortgage Corporation dated 7/26/2002 and recorded in Deed Book 1260 Page 497, Newton County, Georgia records; as last transferred to or acquired by JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association s/b/m to Chase Home Finance, LLC s/b/m Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, conveying the afterdescribed property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of $ 157,300.00, 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 lying and being in Land Lot 186 of the 10th District, Newton County, Georgia, being Lot 204, Unit One, Camerons Landing , as per plat recorded in Plat Book 30, Page 126, Newton County, Georgia records, to which plat reference is made for a more detailed description. The debt secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Security Deed. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in the Security Deed and by law, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given). Said property is commonly known as 50 Camerons Way, Covington, GA 30016 together with all fixtures and personal property attached to and constituting a part of said property, if any. To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party (or parties) in possession of the subject property is (are): James C. Taylor, III and Zena Taylor or tenant or tenants. JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA is the entity or individual designated who shall have full authority to negotiate, amend and modify all terms of the mortgage. JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA Homeowner’s Assistance Department 3415 Vision Drive Columbus, Ohio 43219 1-866-550-5705 Note, however, that such entity or individual is not required by law to negotiate, amend or modify the terms of the loan. Said property will be sold subject to: (a) any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), (b) unpaid water or sewage bills that constitute a lien against the property whether due and payable or not yet due and payable and which may not be of record, (c) the right of redemption of any taxing authority, (d) any matters
which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, and (e) any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above. The sale will be conducted subject to (1) confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code; and (2) final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Security Deed. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 9-13-172.1, which allows for certain procedures regarding the rescission of judicial and non-judicial sales in the State of Georgia, the Deed Under Power and other foreclosure documents may not be provided until final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan as provided immediately above. JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association s/b/m to Chase Home Finance, LLC s/b/m Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation as agent and Attorney in Fact for James C. Taylor, III and Zena Taylor Aldridge Connors, LLP, 15 Piedmont Center, 3575 Piedmont Road, N.E., Suite 500, Atlanta, Georgia 30305, (404) 994-7400. 1031-74729A THIS LAW FIRM MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 1031-74729A Public Notice #107327 6/7,14,21,28,7/5 NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER, NEWTON COUNTY Pursuant to the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by Jennifer L. Lunsford and Brian L. Lunsford to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. dated 3/24/2005 and recorded in Deed Book 1876 Page 496, Newton County, Georgia records; as last transferred to or acquired by PennyMac Loan Services, LLC, conveying the afterdescribed property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of $ 128,214.00, 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 lying and being in Land Lot 37, 8th District, Newton County, Georgia, and being shown as Lot 69, Unit Two, Shadowbrook Estates on a plat of survey of same recorded in Plat Book 39, Page 291, public records of Newton County, Georgia, which plat is by reference thereto incorporated herein and made a part hereof for a more particular arid complete description. This being the same property conveyed by Warranty Deed dated 9-19-03 and recorded 1014-03 from T. Allen Enterprises Inc. to Passport Builders, Inc. recorded at Deed Book 1545, Page 82, public records of Newton County, Georgia. The debt secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Security Deed. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in the Security Deed and by law, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given). Said property is commonly known as 140 Shadowbrook Trce, 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): Brian L. Lunsford and Jennifer L. Lunsford or tenant or tenants. PennyMac Loan Services, LLC is the entity or individual designated who shall have full authority to negotiate, amend and modify all terms of the mortgage. PennyMac Loan Services, LLC Loss Mitigation 6101 Condor Drive Moorpark, CA 93021 1-800-549-3583 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. PennyMac Loan Services, LLC as agent and Attorney in Fact for Jennifer L. Lunsford and Brian L. Lunsford Aldridge Connors, LLP, 15 Piedmont Center, 3575 Piedmont Road, N.E., Suite 500, Atlanta, Georgia 30305, (404) 994-7400. 1120-15101A THIS LAW FIRM MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 1120-15101A Public Notice #107316 6/7,14,21,28,7/5
NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER, NEWTON COUNTY Pursuant to the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by Josh J. Whatley to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for AmericaHomeKey, Inc. dated 7/13/2010 and recorded in Deed Book 2853 Page 275, Newton County, Georgia records; as last transferred to or acquired by BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of $ 75,101.00, 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 lying and being in Land Lot 13, 10th District, Newton County, Georgia, and being known as Lot 62, Bethany Estates Subdivision, Unit Three, on a plat of survey of same recorded in Plat Book 30, Page 271, public records of Newton County, Georgia which plat is by reference thereto incorporated herein and made a more 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 455 Cambridge Way Covington, GA 30016 together with all fixtures and personal property attached to and constituting a part of said property, if any. To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party (or parties) in possession of the subject property is (are): Josh Whatley or tenant or tenants. Bank of America is the entity or individual designated who shall have full authority to negotiate, amend and modify all terms of the mortgage. Bank of America Home Loan Assistance Dept. 7105 Corporate Drive Plano, TX 75024 (800) 846-2222 Note, however, that such entity or individual is not required by law to negotiate, amend or modify the terms of the loan. Said property will be sold subject to: (a) any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), (b) unpaid water or sewage bills that constitute a lien against the property whether due and payable or not yet due and payable and which may not be of record, (c) the right of redemption of any taxing authority, (d) any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, and (e) any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above. The sale will be conducted subject to (1) confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code; and (2) final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Security Deed. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 9-13-172.1, which allows for certain procedures regarding the rescission of judicial and non-judicial sales in the State of Georgia, the Deed Under Power and other foreclosure documents may not be provided until final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan as provided immediately above. BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. as agent and Attorney in Fact for Josh J. Whatley Aldridge Pite, LLP (formerly known as Aldridge Connors, LLP), 15 Piedmont Center, 3575 Piedmont Road, N.E., Suite 500, Atlanta, Georgia 30305, (404) 9947400. 1016-667500736A THIS LAW FIRM MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 1016667500736A Public Notice #107362 6/7,14,21,28,7/5
NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER, NEWTON COUNTY Pursuant to the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by Misty Dawn Folds to
The Covington News First Service Mortgage Inc. dated 3/6/2002 and recorded in Deed Book 1191 Page 555, Newton County, Georgia records; as last transferred to or acquired by JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association sbm to Chase Home Finance LLC smb to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, conveying the afterdescribed property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of $ 129,338.00, with interest at the rate specified therein, there will be sold by the undersigned at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the Courthouse door of Newton County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale on 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 LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 136 OF THE 10TH DISTRICT OF NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA, AND BEING SHOWN AS LOT 67 OF PEBBLE BROOKE SUBDIVISION, PHASE THREE, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 35, PAGES 295-297, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA RECORDS, WHICH PLAT IS INCORPORATED HEREIN AND MADE A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE FOR A MORE COMPLETE AND PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION. The debt secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Security Deed. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in the Security Deed and by law, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given). Said property is commonly known as 750 Pebble Boulevard, Covington, GA 30016 together with all fixtures and personal property attached to and constituting a part of said property, if any. To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party (or parties) in possession of the subject property is (are): Misty Dawn Folds or tenant or tenants. JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA is the entity or individual designated who shall have full authority to negotiate, amend and modify all terms of the mortgage. JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA Homeowner’s Assistance Department 3415 Vision Drive Columbus, Ohio 43219 1-866-550-5705 Note, however, that such entity or individual is not required by law to negotiate, amend or modify the terms of the loan. Said property will be sold subject to: (a) any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), (b) unpaid water or sewage bills that constitute a lien against the property whether due and payable or not yet due and payable and which may not be of record, (c) the right of redemption of any taxing authority, (d) any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, and (e) any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above. The sale will be conducted subject to (1) confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code; and (2) final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Security Deed. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 9-13-172.1, which allows for certain procedures regarding the rescission of judicial and non-judicial sales in the State of Georgia, the Deed Under Power and other foreclosure documents may not be provided until final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan as provided immediately above. JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association sbm to Chase Home Finance LLC smb to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation as agent and Attorney in Fact for Misty Dawn Folds Aldridge Connors, LLP, 15 Piedmont Center, 3575 Piedmont Road, N.E., Suite 500, Atlanta, Georgia 30305, (404) 994-7400. 1031-74763A THIS LAW FIRM MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 1031-74763A Public Notice #107330 6/7,14,21,28,7/5
NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER, NEWTON COUNTY Pursuant to the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by Sherry A. Monroe and William E Monroe to Argent Mortgage Company, LLC dated 8/25/2004 and recorded in Deed Book 1744 Page 302, Newton County, Georgia records; as last transferred to or acquired by WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., as Trustee for the POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT Dated as of October 1, 2004 Park Place Securities, Inc. Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates Series 2004-MHQ1, conveying the afterdescribed property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of $ 129,000.00, with interest at the rate specified therein, there will be sold by the undersigned at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the Courthouse door of Newton County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale on 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 LYING AND BEING IN THE 547TH GMD, 10TH DISTRICT OF NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA, BEING LOT 1, BLOCK I OF BARRINGTON SUBDIVISION, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 22, PAGE 116, NEWTON COUNTY RECORDS, SAID PLAT BEING 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 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 305 Melton Way, Covington, GA 30016 together with all fixtures and personal property attached to and constituting a part of said property, if any. To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party (or parties) in possession of the subject property is (are): Sherry A. Monroe and William E Monroe or tenant or tenants. Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC is the entity or individual designated who shall have full authority to negotiate, amend and modify all terms of the mortgage. Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC Foreclosure Loss Mitigation 1661 Worthington Road Suite 100 West Palm Beach, FL 33409 1-877-596-8580 Note, however, that such entity or individual is not required by law to negotiate, amend or modify the terms of the loan. Said property will be sold subject to: (a) any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), (b) unpaid water or sewage bills that constitute a lien against the property whether due and payable or not yet due and payable and which may not be of record, (c) the right of redemption of any taxing authority, (d) any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, and (e) any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above. The sale will be conducted subject to (1) confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code; and (2) final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Security Deed. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 9-13-172.1, which allows for certain procedures regarding the rescission of judicial and non-judicial sales in the State of Georgia, the Deed Under Power and other foreclosure documents may not be provided until final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan as provided immediately above. WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., as Trustee for the POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT Dated as of October 1, 2004 Park Place Securities, Inc. Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates Series 2004-MHQ1 as agent and Attorney in Fact for Sherry A. Monroe and William E Monroe Aldridge Connors, LLP, 15 Piedmont Center, 3575 Piedmont Road, N.E., Suite 500, Atlanta, Georgia 30305, (404) 994-7400. 1017-659425A THIS LAW FIRM MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 1017-659425A Public Notice #107263 5/24,31,6/7,14,21,28
NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER, NEWTON COUNTY Pursuant to the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by Sterling M. Key to Washington Mutual Bank, FA dated 9/13/2002 and recorded in Deed Book 1298 Page 540, 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 $ 87,591.00, 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 lying and being in Land Lot 72 of the 10th District, Newton County, Georgia, being LOT 32, ALLEN OAKS SUBDIVISION, Unit Five, as per plat recorded in PB 29/104, Newton County, Georgia Records, which plat is incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof; being Improved property commonly known as 40 Pin Oak Place according to the present system of numbering houses in Newton County, Georgia. The debt secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Security Deed. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in the Security Deed and by law, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s
Sunday, June 21, 2015 Page 9C fees having been given).
mortgage.
Said property is commonly known as 40 Pin Oak Place, 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): Sterling M. Key or tenant or tenants.
Flagstar Bank Loss Mitigation 5151 Corporate Drive Mail Stop: S-142-3 Troy, MI 48098 (800) 393-4887
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 Sterling M. Key Aldridge Connors, LLP, 15 Piedmont Center, 3575 Piedmont Road, N.E., Suite 500, Atlanta, Georgia 30305, (404) 994-7400. 1000-667507869A THIS LAW FIRM MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 1000667507869A Public Notice #107278 5/31,6/7,14,21,28
NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER, NEWTON COUNTY Pursuant to the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by Tommy L Marlin to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Sher Financial Group Inc. dated 7/24/2009 and recorded in Deed Book 2744 Page 118, Newton County, Georgia records; as last transferred to or acquired by Matrix Financial Services Corporation, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of $ 188,210.00, 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 lying and being in Land Lot 125 of the 10th District of Newton County, Georgia, being Lot 170 of Trelawney Unit Nine according to plat recorded at Plat Book 40, pages 143 through 145, Newton County, Georgia records, which plat is incorporated herein and made a part hereof by reference thereto. The improvements thereon being known as 100 Trelawney Drive, Covington, GA 30016. Parcel ID # 0027F-00000-311000 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 100 Trelawney 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): Tommy L Marlin and Lynetta King-Marlin or tenant or tenants. Flagstar Bank is the entity or individual designated who shall have full authority to negotiate, amend and modify all terms of the
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. Matrix Financial Services Corporation as agent and Attorney in Fact for Tommy L Marlin Aldridge Connors, LLP, 15 Piedmont Center, 3575 Piedmont Road, N.E., Suite 500, Atlanta, Georgia 30305, (404) 994-7400. 1095-437A THIS LAW FIRM MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 1095-437A Public Notice #107321 6/7,14,21,28,7/5 Notice of Sale Under Power. State of Georgia, County of NEWTON Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Deed to Secure Debt given by ANTONIO CREW to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (“MERS”) AS NOMINEE FOR EQUIFIRST CORPORATION , dated 03/30/2006, and Recorded on 04/04/2006 as Book No. 2153 and Page No. 385 404, NEWTON County, Georgia records, as last assigned to U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF8 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST (the Secured Creditor), by assignment, conveying the after described property to secure a Note of even date in the original principal amount of $118,200.00, with interest at the rate specified therein, there will be sold by the undersigned at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash at the NEWTON County Courthouse within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in July, 2015, the following described property: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH ALL IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED THEREON, LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 109 OF THE 10TH DISTRICT OF NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA, BEING KNOWN AS LOT 12, BLOCK A, CHRISTIAN WOODS SUBDIVISION, PHASE ONE, ACCORDING TO PLAT OF SAME RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 23, PAGE 263, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA RECORDS, WHICH PLAT IS SPECIFICALLY INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE AND MADE A PART HEREOF FOR A MORE PARTICULAR AND COMPLETE DESCRIPTION. The debt secured by said Deed to Secure Debt has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Deed to Secure Debt. 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 TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF8 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST holds the duly endorsed Note and is the current assignee of the Security Deed to the property. CALIBER HOME LOANS, INC., acting on behalf of and, as necessary, in consultation with U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF8 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST (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, CALIBER HOME LOANS, INC. may be contacted at: CALIBER HOME LOANS, INC., 13801 WIRELESS WAY, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73134, 800 401 6587. 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 105 CHRISTIAN WOODS DRIVE, SOUTHEAST, CONYERS, GEORGIA 30013 is/ are: ANTONIO CREW 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. U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF8 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST as Attorney in Fact for ANTONIO CREW. THIS LAW FIRM IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 00000005269188 BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER LEVINE & BLOCK, LLP 15000 Surveyor Boulevard Addison, Texas 75001 Telephone: (972) 341 5398. Public Notice #107352 6/14,21,28,7/5 Notice of Sale Under Power. State of Georgia, County of NEWTON Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Deed to Secure Debt given by CHAD B PALMER to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (“MERS”) AS NOMINEE FOR U.S. BANK, N.A. , dated 12/17/2009, and Recorded on 12/30/2009 as Book No. 2784 and Page No. 356 364, NEWTON County, Georgia records, as last assigned to U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (the Secured Creditor), by assignment, conveying the after described property to secure a Note of even date in the original principal amount of $138,178.00, 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 July, 2015, the following described property: THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 120 OF THE 10TH DISTRICT, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA, BEING LOT 10, MILLER’S GLEN SUBDIVISION, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 21, PAGE 263, NEWTON COUNTY RECORDS, SAID PLAT BEING INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE THERETO. 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 holds the duly endorsed Note and is the current assignee of the Security Deed to the property. U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, acting on behalf of and, as necessary, in consultation with U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (the current investor on the loan), is the entity with the full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the loan. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 44 14 162.2, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION may be contacted at: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, 4801 FREDERICA ST, OWENSBORO, KY 42301, 855 698 7627. 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 100 MILLERS LANE, COVINGTON, GEORGIA 30016 is/are: CHAD B PALMER 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. U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION as Attorney in Fact for CHAD B PALMER. THIS LAW FIRM IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 20120090100331 BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER LEVINE & BLOCK, LLP 15000 Surveyor Boulevard Addison, Texas 75001 Telephone: (972) 341 5398. Public Notice #107375 6/14,21,28,7/5 Notice of Sale Under Power. State of Georgia, County of NEWTON Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Deed to Secure Debt given by JAMES LEON COX to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.
(“MERS”) AS NOMINEE FOR HOMESTAR FINANCIAL CORP. , dated 04/02/2009, and Recorded on 04/07/2009 as Book No. 2705 and Page No. 579 592, NEWTON County, Georgia records, as last assigned to JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (the Secured Creditor), by assignment, conveying the after described property to secure a Note of even date in the original principal amount of $122,201.00, 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 July, 2015, the following described property: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 19, 10TH DISTRICT, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA, AND BEING SHOWN AS LOT 61, THE FALLS AT BUTLER BRIDGE, UNIT 5, ON A PLAT OF SURVEY OF SAME RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 34, PAGES 224 227, PUBLIC RECORDS OF NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA, LESS AND EXCEPT THEREFROM THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 19, 10TH DISTRICT, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA, AND HAVING BEEN A PORTION OF LOT 61, THE FALLS AT BUTLER BRIDGE, PHASE FIVE, AS SHOWN AT PLAT BOOK 34, PAGES 224 227, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA RECORDS, AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: TO FIND THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING, BEGIN AT A POINT MARKING THE SOUTHEASTERLY CORNER OF LOT 61 (WHICH IS ALSO THE SOUTHWESTERLY CORNER OF LOT 60), THE FALLS AT BUTLER BRIDGE, PHASE FIVE, AS SHOWN AT PLAT BOOK 34, PAGES 224 227, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA RECORDS; THENCE PROCEEDING NORTH 17 DEGREES 08 MINUTES 54 SECONDS EAST 208.45 FEET TO A POINT MARKING THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE FROM SAID TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING, NORTH 72 DEGREES 51 MINUTES 06 SECONDS WEST 123.01 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE NORTH 13 DEGREES 57 MINUTES 23 SECONDS EAST 125.71 FEET TO A POINT IN THE CENTERLINE OF A CREEK (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS POINT “A”); THENCE IN A GENERALLY EASTERLY DIRECTION ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF SAID CREEK TO A POINT LOCATED SOUTH 68 DEGREES 19 MINUTES 22 SECONDS EAST 130.41 FEET AS MEASURED FROM POINT “A” IDENTIFIED HEREINABOVE; THENCE SOUTH 17 DEGREE 08 MINUTES 54 SECONDS WEST 115.22 FEET TO A POINT MARKING THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING, SAID TRACT CONTAINING 14,474.51 S.F., ACCORDING TO SAID SURVEY. The debt secured by said Deed to Secure Debt has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Deed to Secure Debt. Because the debt remains in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in the Deed to Secure Debt and by law, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given). JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION holds the duly endorsed Note and is the current assignee of the Security Deed to the property. JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, acting on behalf of and, as necessary, in consultation with JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (the current investor on the loan), is the entity with the full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the loan. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 44 14 162.2, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION may be contacted at: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, 3415 VISION DRIVE, COLUMBUS, OH 43219, 866 550 5705. Please note that, pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 44 14 162.2, the secured creditor is not required to amend or modify the terms of the loan. To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party/parties in possession of the subject property known as 690 FREEMAN DRIVE, COVINGTON, GEORGIA 30016 is/ are: JAMES LEON COX or tenant/ tenants. Said property will be sold subject to (a) any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), (b) any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, and (c) all matters of record superior to the Deed to Secure Debt first set out above, including, but not limited to, assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, easements, restrictions, covenants, etc. The sale will be conducted subject to (1) confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code; and (2) final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the security deed. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 9 13 172.1, which allows for certain procedures regarding the rescission of judicial and nonjudicial sales in the State of Georgia, the Deed Under Power and other foreclosure documents may not be provided until final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan as provided in the preceding paragraph. JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION as Attorney in Fact for JAMES LEON COX. THIS LAW FIRM IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 00000005245436 BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER LEVINE & BLOCK, LLP 15000 Surveyor Boulevard Addison, Texas
Page 10C Sunday, June 21, 2015 75001 Telephone: (972) 341 5398. Public Notice #107354 6/14,21,28,7/5 Notice of Sale Under Power. State of Georgia, County of NEWTON Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Deed to Secure Debt given by JONATHAN R HOSLEY AND CARMEN DENISE HOSLEY to WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. , dated 12/22/2009, and Recorded on 01/08/2010 as Book No. 2787 and Page No. 149 157, RE RECORDED AT DEED BOOK 3161, PAGES 248 256, 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 $139,941.00, 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 July, 2015, the following described property: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 153 OF THE 10TH DISTRICT, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA, BEING LOT 68, CREEKVIEW HEIGHTS, PHASE ONE, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 36, PAGES 270 274, IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT OF NEWTON COUNTY, WHICH RECORDED PLAT IS INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE AND MADE A PART OF THIS DESCRIPTION HEREOF. The debt secured by said Deed to Secure Debt has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Deed to Secure Debt. Because the debt remains in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in the Deed to Secure Debt and by law, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given). 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 200 CREEKVIEW BOULEVARD, COVINGTON, GEORGIA 30016 is/ are: JONATHAN R HOSLEY AND CARMEN DENISE HOSLEY 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 JONATHAN R HOSLEY AND CARMEN DENISE HOSLEY. THIS LAW FIRM IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 20120169806874 BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER LEVINE & BLOCK, LLP 15000 Surveyor Boulevard Addison, Texas 75001 Telephone: (972) 341 5398. Public Notice #107355 6/14,21,28,7/5 Notice of Sale Under Power. State of Georgia, County of NEWTON Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Deed to Secure Debt given by JULIAN BRANTON AND BERNADETTE BRANTON to LONG BEACH MORTGAGE COMPANY , dated 03/03/2006, and Recorded on 03/17/2006 as Book No. 2141 and Page No. 172 190, NEWTON County, Georgia records, as last assigned to DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR LONG BEACH MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006 4 (the Secured Creditor), by assignment, conveying the after described property to secure a Note of even date in the original principal amount of $138,500.00, with interest at the rate specified therein, there will be sold by the undersigned at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash at the NEWTON County Courthouse within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in July, 2015, the following described property: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 234 AND 237 OF THE 9TH DISTRICT, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA, BEING LOT 82, PHASE I, STERLING LAKES SUBDIVISION, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 32, PAGE 9, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA RECORDS, WHICH PLAT IS HEREBY REFERRED TO AND MADE A PART OF THIS DESCRIPTION, BEING IMPROVED PROPERTY KNOWN
AS 8198 NORTH STERLING LAKES DRIVE ACCORDING TO THE PRESENT SYSTEM OF NUMBERING HOUSES IN NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA. THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON BEING KNOWN AS 8198 NORTH STERLING LAKES DRIVE, COVINGTON, GA 30014. The debt secured by said Deed to Secure Debt has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, 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). DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR LONG BEACH MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006 4 holds the duly endorsed Note and is the current assignee of the Security Deed to the property. JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, acting on behalf of and, as necessary, in consultation with DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR LONG BEACH MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006 4 (the current investor on the loan), is the entity with the full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the loan. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 44 14 162.2, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION may be contacted at: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, 3415 VISION DRIVE, COLUMBUS, OH 43219, 866 550 5705. Please note that, pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 44 14 162.2, the secured creditor is not required to amend or modify the terms of the loan. To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party/parties in possession of the subject property known as 8198 NORTH STERLING LAKES, DRIVE, COVINGTON, GEORGIA 30014 is/are: JULIAN BRANTON AND BERNADETTE BRANTON 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. DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR LONG BEACH MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006 4 as Attorney in Fact for JULIAN BRANTON AND BERNADETTE BRANTON. THIS LAW FIRM IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 00000005189964 BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER LEVINE & BLOCK, LLP 15000 Surveyor Boulevard Addison, Texas 75001 Telephone: (972) 341 5398. Public Notice #107353 6/14,21,28,7/5 Notice of Sale Under Power. State of Georgia, County of NEWTON Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Deed to Secure Debt given by ROLANDA SCOTT to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (“MERS”) AS NOMINEE FOR FIRST MAGNUS FINANCIAL CORPORATION , dated 05/24/2007, and Recorded on 06/06/2007 as Book No. 2448 and Page No. 455 466, AS AFFECTED BY BOOK 3268, PAGE 245 254, NEWTON County, Georgia records, as last assigned to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP, FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP (the Secured Creditor), by assignment, conveying the after described property to secure a Note of even date in the original principal amount of $125,307.00, 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 July, 2015, the following described property: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 31, 8TH LAND DISTRICT, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA, AND BEING SHOWN AS LOT 36, SHENANDOAH ESTATES, ON A PLAT OF SURVEY OF SAME RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 38, PAGES 138 148, PUBLIC RECORDS OF NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA, WHICH PLAT IS BY REFERENCE THERETO INCORPORATED HEREIN AND MADE A PART HEREOF FOR A MORE PARTICULAR AND COMPLETE DESCRIPTION. The debt secured by said Deed to Secure Debt has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Deed to Secure Debt. Because the debt remains in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in the Deed to Secure Debt and by law, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given). BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP, FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP holds the duly endorsed Note and is the current assignee of the Security
The Covington News Deed to the property. BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP, acting on behalf of and, as necessary, in consultation with BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP, FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP (the current investor on the loan), is the entity with the full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the loan. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 44 14 162.2, BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP may be contacted at: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP, 7105 CORPORATE DRIVE, PLANO, TX 75024, 800 669 6650. Please note that, pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 44 14 162.2, the secured creditor is not required to amend or modify the terms of the loan. To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party/parties in possession of the subject property known as 105 SHENANDOAH DRIVE, COVINGTON, GEORGIA 30016 is/are: ROLANDA SCOTT or tenant/tenants. Said property will be sold subject to (a) any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), (b) any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, and (c) all matters of record superior to the Deed to Secure Debt first set out above, including, but not limited to, assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, easements, restrictions, covenants, etc. The sale will be conducted subject to (1) confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code; and (2) final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the security deed. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 9 13 172.1, which allows for certain procedures regarding the rescission of judicial and nonjudicial sales in the State of Georgia, the Deed Under Power and other foreclosure documents may not be provided until final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan as provided in the preceding paragraph. BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP, FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP as Attorney in Fact for ROLANDA SCOTT. THIS LAW FIRM IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 00000005258215 BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER LEVINE & BLOCK, LLP 15000 Surveyor Boulevard Addison, Texas 75001 Telephone: (972) 341 5398. Public Notice #107351 6/14,21,28,7/5 STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF NEWTON NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER Because of a default in the payment of the indebtedness secured by a Security Deed executed by Beverly V. Palmer to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Home America Mortgage, Inc., and its successors and assigns dated August 31, 2004, and recorded in Deed Book 1810, Page 151, 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 $125,758.00, 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, July 7, 2015, during the legal hours of sale, before the Courthouse door in said County, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, the property described in said Deed, to-wit: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 28 of the 8th District of Newton County, Georgia, being known as Lot 16, Harvey Woods Subdivision, as per plat recorded in Plat Book 40, Pages 60-66, Newton County, Georgia Records, which plat is incorporated herein and made a part hereof by reference. Said property is known as 45 Cranbrook Court, Covington, GA 30016, together with all fixtures and personal property attached to and constituting a part of said property, if any. Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, whether or not now due and payable), the right of redemption of any taxing authority, any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above. The proceeds of said sale will be applied to the payment of said indebtedness and all expenses of said sale as provided in said Deed, and the balance, if any, will be distributed as provided by law. The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the secured creditor. The property is or may be in the possession of Beverly V. Palmer, successor in interest or tenant(s). Nationstar Mortgage LLC as Attorney-in-Fact for Beverly V. Palmer File no. 14-047175 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 6 / 0 7 , 06/14, 06/21, 06/28, 07/05, 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 #107308 6/7,14,21,28,7/5 STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF NEWTON NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER Because of a default in the payment of the indebtedness secured by a Security Deed executed by Beverly Green to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Taylor, Bean and Whitaker and its successors and assigns dated October 24, 2007, and recorded in Deed Book 2529, Page 11, Newton County Records, said Security Deed having been last sold, assigned, transferred and conveyed to Selene Finance LP by Assignment, securing a Note in the original principal amount of $181,482.00, 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, July 7, 2015, during the legal hours of sale, before the Courthouse door in said County, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, the property described in said Deed, to-wit: All that tract or parcel of ‘land lying and being in Land Lot 125 of the 10th District, Newton County, Georgia, being Lot 260, Unit Two of Trelawney Subdivision, as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 34, pages 193-195, Newton County, Georgia Records, which recorded plat is incorporated herein by reference and made a part of this description. Said property is known as 240 Trelawney 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 Beverly Boothe, a/k/a Beverly Green, successor in interest or tenant(s). Selene Finance LP as Attorneyin-Fact for Beverly Green File no. 15-051905 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 6 / 0 7 , 06/14, 06/21, 06/28, 07/05, 2015 [FC-NOS] Public Notice #107279 6/7,14,21,28,7/5 STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF NEWTON NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER Because of a default in the payment of the indebtedness secured by a Security Deed executed by 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, said Security Deed having been last sold, assigned, transferred and conveyed to Selene Finance LP by Assignment, 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, July 7, 2015, during the legal hours of sale, before the Courthouse door in said County, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, the property described in said Deed, to-wit: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 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 6 / 0 7 , 06/14, 06/21, 06/28, 07/05, 2015 [FC-NOS] Public Notice #107326 6/7,14,21,28,7/5 STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF NEWTON NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER Because of a default in the payment of the indebtedness secured by a Security Deed executed by Garry L. Sellers to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Decision One Mortgage Company, LLC dated September 11, 2006, and recorded in Deed Book 2279, Page 302, and Deed Book 3218, Page 443, Newton County Records, said Security Deed having been last sold, assigned, transferred and conveyed to DLJ Mortgage Capital, Inc by Assignment, securing a Note in the original principal amount of $144,800.00, 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, July 7, 2015, during the legal hours of sale, before the Courthouse door in said County, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, the property described in said Deed, to-wit: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN ROCKY PLAINS DISTRICT, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA, AND BEING TWO BUILDING LOTS FRONTING ON JACKSON LAKE AND BEING LOTS 21 AND 22 OF THE A. C. FREEMAN SUBDIVISION, A PLAT OF SAME BEING RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK IN OFFICE OF CLERK OF THE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEWTON COUNTY IN PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 177, AND TO WHICH RECORDED SPECIFIC REFERENCE IS MADE FOR A MORE COMPLETE DESCRIPTION. THIS BEING THE SAME LOTS CONVEYED BY A. C. FREEMAN, SR. TO L. R. LEWIS BY DEED DATED 8/14/56, AND RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 42, PAGE 76, CLERKS OFFICE, NEWTON SUPERIOR COURT, TO WHICH REFERENCE IS MADE FOR A MORE COMPLETE DESCRIPTION. ALSO, ALL THAT TRACT OF LAND IN ROCKY PLAINS DISTRICT, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA FRONTING 30 FEET ON JACKSON LAKE SHORELINE, AND RUNNING BACK NORTHEASTWARDLY 132 FEET AND MEASURING 20 FEET ALONG LOT NO. 20 OF THE A. C. FREEMAN SUBDIVISION, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 132, CLERKS OFFICE, NEWTON SUPERIOR COURT, AND THE SAME TRACT CONVEYED BY J. L. HAMMONDS AND JEFF N. WHITE TO L R. LEWIS BY DEED DATED 11/27/61, AND RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 58, PAGE 288, CLERK’S OFFICE, NEWTON SUPERIOR COURT TO WHICH REFERENCE IS MADE. Said property is known as 300 S River Dr, Jackson, GA 30233, 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 Garry L. Sellers, successor in interest or tenant(s). DLJ Mortgage Capital, Inc as Attorney-in-Fact for Garry L. Sellers File no. 14-050234 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 6 / 0 7 , 06/14, 06/21, 06/28, 07/05, 2015 [FC-NOS] Public Notice #107347 6/7,14,21,28,7/5 STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF NEWTON NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER Because of a default in the payment of the indebtedness secured by a Security Deed executed by Vitaliy Morozov and Anna Morozov to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Sunshine Mortgage Corporation dated February 25, 2003, and recorded in Deed Book 1384, Page 298, 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 $74,650.00, 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, July 7, 2015, during the legal hours of sale, before the Courthouse door in said County, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, the property described in said Deed, to-wit: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in the 10th District of Newton County, Georgia and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at the Northeast corner of property now belonging to Floyd R. Holcomb; thence running South 31 degrees 00 minutes West along other property belonging to L. Standard a distance of 208.8 feet to an iron pin corner and the North side of Salem Road; thence running along the North side of Salem Road North 51 degrees 13 minutes West a distance of 75 feet to an iron pin corner; thence running North 31 degrees 00 minutes East along other property belonging to Floyd R. Holcomb a distance of 208.8 feet to an iron pin corner; thence running South 51 degrees 13 minutes East along other property belonging to L. Standard a distance of 75 feet to an iron pin corner and the point of beginning. For a better description, this property is the Eastern part of property now or formerly belonging to Floyd R. Holcomb and reference is hereby made to Plat drawn by George W. O’Neill, R.L.S. 31147 and recorded in Plat Book 5, Page 3, the 6th day of February 1967, Newton County Records. Said property is known as 5446 Salem 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 Vitaliy Morozov and Anna Morozov, successor in interest or tenant(s). Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Attorney-in-Fact for Vitaliy Morozov and Anna Morozov File no. 15-052168 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. 0 6 / 0 7 , 06/14, 06/21, 06/28, 07/05, 2015 [FC-NOS] Public Notice #107344 6/7,14,21,28,7/5 STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY of NEWTON NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER By virtue of the power of sale contained in that certain Deed to Secure Debt from BRIAN REED to FIRSTBANK FINANCIAL SERVICES dated February 2, 2009, filed for record February 5, 2009, and recorded in Deed Book 2685, Page 507, NEWTON County,
The Covington News Georgia Records, and as modified by that certain Loan Modification Agreement recorded in Deed Book 3217, Page 294, NEWTON County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to MULTIBANK 2010-1 SFR VENTURE, LLC by assignment recorded in Deed Book 2854, Page 113, NEWTON County, Georgia Records. Said Deed to Secure Debt having been given to secure a Note dated February 2, 2009 in the original principal sum of ONE HUNDRED EIGHT THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED AND 0/100 DOLLARS ($108,900.00), 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 July, 2015, the following described property: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 85 OF THE 10TH DISTRICT, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA AND BEING SHOWN AS LOT 60, TROTTERS WALK SUBDIVISION, ON PLAT OF SURVEY RECORDED AT PLAT BOOK 25, PAGE 178, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA RECORDS. THE DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY AS CONTAINED ON SAID PLAT OF SURVEY IS INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE AND MADE A PART HEREOF. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is BRIAN REED and ANGELA REED or a tenant or tenants. Said property may more commonly be known as: 80 TROTTERS WALK LOT 60, 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
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As Attorney-in-Fact for BRIAN REED Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, PLLC 11675 Great Oaks Way, Suite 375 Alpharetta, GA 30022 Telephone: 770-393-4300 Fax: 770-393-4310 PH # 23897 This law firm is acting as a debt collector. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Public Notice #107280 6/7,14,21,28,7/5 STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY of NEWTON NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER By virtue of the power of sale contained in that certain Deed to Secure Debt from MICHELLE Y. HARRIS to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE NETWORK, INC. dated January 23, 2009, filed for record April 6, 2009, and recorded in Deed Book 2705, Page 260, NEWTON County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC by assignment recorded in Deed Book 3152, Page 561, NEWTON County, Georgia Records. Said Deed to Secure Debt having been given to secure a Note dated January 23, 2009 in the original principal sum of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY THREE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED THIRTY ONE AND 0/100 DOLLARS ($123,331.00), 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 July, 2015, the following described property: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 9 OF THE 8TH DISTRICT AND LAND LOT 9 OF THE 10TH DISTRICT OF NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA AND BEING SHOWN AS LOT 58 OF OLD COVERED BRIDGE SUBDIVISION, PHASE
ONE, AS PER PLAT PREPARED BY MARK PATRICK, GEORGIA REGISTERED LAND SURVEYOR NO. 2791 DATED SEPTEMBER 10, 2003 AND RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 40, PAGES 91-94, 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 115 THRASHER ROAD ACCORDING TO THE PRESENT SYSTEM OF NUMBERING PROPERTY IN NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is MICHELLE Y. HARRIS or a tenant or tenants. Said property may more commonly be known as: 115 THRASHER ROAD, 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 BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, 4425 PONCE DE LEON BLVD, CORAL GABLES, FL 33146; (800) 457-5105. Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, whether or not now due and payable), the right of redemption of any taxing authority, any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above. The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Security Deed. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 9-13-172.1, which allows for certain procedures regarding the rescission of judicial and nonjudicial sales in the State of Georgia, the Deed Under Power and other foreclosure documents may not be provided until final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan as provided in the preceding paragraph. BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC As Attorney-in-Fact for MICHELLE Y. HARRIS Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, PLLC 11675 Great Oaks Way, Suite 375 Alpharetta, GA 30022 Telephone: 770-393-4300 Fax: 770-393-4310 PH # 23821 This law firm is acting as a debt collector. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Public Notice #107281 6/7,14,21,28,7/5 STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF NEWTON NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER IN DEED TO SECURE DEBT Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in that certain Deed to Secure Debt from Ashley Shelton and Doug Shelton to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Taylor, Bean & Whitaker Mortgage Corp., its successors and assigns, in the original principal amount of $132,914.25 dated 04/19/2005, and recorded in Deed Book 1897, page 579, 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 July, 2015 by Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC, as Attorney-in-Fact for Ashley Shelton and Doug Shelton the following described property: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 154 of the 10th District, Newton County, Georgia, said tract contains 0.835 acres as shown on plat of survey prepared for Michelle Carter by Richard Maskevich, GA R.L.S. No 1652, dated August 23, 1991, recorded in Plat Book 25, Page 153, Public Records of Newton County, Georgia, which plat is by reference thereto incorporated herein and made a part hereof for a more particular and complete description. Property known as: 957 Kirkland Road, Covington, GA 30016 The indebtedness secured by said Deed to Secure Debt having been declared due and payable because of default in the payment of the indebtedness secured thereby, this sale will be made for the purposes of paying the same and all expenses of sale, including attorney’s fees, (notice having been given as provided by law). The property will be sold as the property of Ashley Shelton and Doug Shelton 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.
Sunday, June 21, 2015 Page 11C 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 Pl e as e note that, pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 44-14-162.2, you are not entitled by law to an amendment or modification of the terms of your loan. To the best of the undersigned’s knowledge and belief, the party in possession is Ashley Shelton and Doug Shelton. Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC, as Attorney-infact for Ashley Shelton and Doug Shelton. 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. 15-00640-1 Public Notice #107320 6/7,14,21,28,7/5
STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF NEWTON NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER IN DEED TO SECURE DEBT Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in that certain Deed to Secure Debt from Charmaine Evans and Lafayette Evans to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for American Equity Mortgage, Inc., its successors and assigns, in the original principal amount of $114,750.00 dated 06/29/2007, and recorded in Deed Book 2467, page 398, Newton County records, said Security Deed being last transferred and assigned 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 2007-13 in Deed Book 2958, page 233, Newton County records, the undersigned will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the Courthouse door in said County, during the legal hours of sale, on the first Tuesday of July, 2015 by 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 2007-13, as Attorney-in-Fact for Charmaine Evans and Lafayette Evans the following described property: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 317 of the 9th District of Newton County, Georgia, being Lot 7, of the Bakers Landing Subdivision, as shown on survey of the same of Robert M. Buhler, RLS No. 1403, dated August 22, 1985, and recorded in Plat Book 20, Page 58, Newton County, Georgia Records, to which plat reference is made for a more detailed description. Property known as: 705 Baker Road, Oxford, GA 30054 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 Charmaine Evans and Lafayette Evans 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. 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 2007-13 is the assignee and holder of the Security Deed. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 44-14-162.2 the name of the person or entity who has the full authority to negotiate, amend, or modify the terms of the aforementioned indebtedness is: Bank of America, N.A. Home Loan Assistance Dept. 7105 Corporate Drive Plano, TX 75024 PH: 800-669-6650 Pl e as e note that, pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 44-14-162.2, you are not entitled by law to an amendment or modification of the terms of your loan. To the best of the undersigned’s knowledge and belief, the party in possession is Charmaine Evans and Lafayette Evans. 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 2007-13, as Attorney-in-fact for Charmaine Evans and Lafayette Evans. Pendergast & Associates, P.C. 211 Perimeter Center Parkway Suite 300 Atlanta, GA 30346 Phone – 770-392-0398 Toll Free – 866-999-7088 www.penderlaw.com Our File No. 12-52671-10 Public Notice #107329 6/7,14,21,28,7/5 STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF NEWTON NOTICE OF SALE UNDER
POWER IN DEED TO SECURE DEBT Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in that certain Deed to Secure Debt from Darrell Cheek and Tammy Cheek to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Home America Mortgage, Inc. , its successors and assigns, in the original principal amount of $117,775.00 dated 02/20/2009, and recorded in Deed Book 2698, page 564, 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 July, 2015 by Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC, as Attorney-in-Fact for Darrell Cheek and Tammy Cheek the following described property: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in land Lot 302 of the 9th District, Newton County, Georgia being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at an iron pin found on the westerly right of way line of Hazelbrand Road (a 50 foot right of way 1483.53 feet from the intersection of said westerly right of way line of Hazelbrand with the southerly right of way line of a railroad track; thence running along said right of way line of Hazelbrand Road south 03 degrees 33 minutes 09 seconds west a distance of 50.09 feet to an iron pin found; thence leaving said right of way of Hazelbrand Road and running north 87 degrees 47 minutes 37 seconds west a distance of 347.93 feet to an iron pin found; thence running north 03 degrees 39 minutes 45 seconds east a distance of 20.05 feet to an iron pin set; thence running north 87 degrees 48 minutes 00 seconds west a distance of 579.89 feet to an iron pin set; thence running south 02 degrees 12 minutes 00 seconds west a distance of 256.14 feet to an iron pin set; thence running north 87 degrees 48 minutes 00 seconds west a distance of 335.00 feet to an iron pin set; thence running north 02 degrees 12 minutes 00 seconds east a distance of 286.14 feet to an iron pin set; thence running south 87 degrees 48 minutes 00 seconds east a distance of 1263.49 feet to an iron pin found on the westerly right of way line of Hazelbrand Road, said iron pin found being the point of beginning. The above described property is more particularly shown and delineated on survey prepared by Busbee Surveying Co., Inc. Ricky C. Busbee, G.R.L.S. #2497, dated June 19, 2000. Property known as: 12012 Hazel Brand Road, Covington, GA 30016 The indebtedness secured by said Deed to Secure Debt having been declared due and payable because of default in the payment of the indebtedness secured thereby, this sale will be made for the purposes of paying the same and all expenses of sale, including attorney’s fees, (notice having been given as provided by law). The property will be sold as the property of Darrell Cheek and Tammy Cheek 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 Pl e as e note that, pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 44-14-162.2, you are not entitled by law to an amendment or modification of the terms of your loan. To the best of the undersigned’s knowledge and belief, the party in possession is Darrell Cheek and Tammy Cheek. Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC, as Attorney-infact for Darrell Cheek and Tammy Cheek. 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. 15-00467-1 Public Notice #107317 6/7,14,21,28,7/5 STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF NEWTON NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER IN DEED TO SECURE DEBT Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in that certain Deed to Secure Debt from Tony W Pickney to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Bank of America, N.A., its successors and assigns, in the original principal amount of $157,692.00 dated 02/17/2011, and recorded in Deed Book 2895, page 282-295, Newton County records, said Security Deed being last transferred and assigned to Bank of America NA in Deed Book 3143, page 3, Newton County records, the undersigned will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the Courthouse door in said County, during the legal hours of sale, on the first Tuesday of July, 2015 by Bank of America, N.A., as Attorney-in-Fact for Tony W Pickney the following described property: All that tract or parcel of land
lying and being in land lot 125 of the 10th District of Newton County, Georgia and being Lot 172 of Trelawney Subdivision, Unit Nine, as per plat recorded in Plat Book 40, Pages 143-145, 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 130 Trelawney Drive according to the present system of numbering property in Newton County, Georgia. Property known as: 130 Trelawney Dr, Covington, GA 30016 The indebtedness secured by said Deed to Secure Debt having been declared due and payable because of default in the payment of the indebtedness secured thereby, this sale will be made for the purposes of paying the same and all expenses of sale, including attorney’s fees, (notice having been given as provided by law). The property will be sold as the property of Tony W Pickney subject to the following: (1) all prior restrictive covenants, easements, rights-of-way or encumbrances; (2) all valid zoning ordinances; (3) matters which would be disclosed by an accurate survey of the property; (4) the outstanding ad valorem taxes and assessments, if any; (5) unpaid water and sewage bills, that constitute liens against the property, whether due and payable or not yet due and payable; and (6) matters of record superior to the security deed first set out above. Bank of America, N.A. is the assignee and holder of the Security Deed. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 44-14-162.2 the name of the person or entity who has the full authority to negotiate, amend, or modify the terms of the aforementioned indebtedness is: Bank of America, N.A. Home Loan Assistance Dept. 7105 Corporate Drive Plano, TX 75024 PH: 800-669-6650 Pl e as e note that, pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 44-14-162.2, you are not entitled by law to an amendment or modification of the terms of your loan. To the best of the undersigned’s knowledge and belief, the party in possession is Tony W Pickney. Bank of America, N.A., as Attorney-in-fact for Tony W Pickney. Pendergast & Associates, P.C. 211 Perimeter Center Parkway Suite 300 Atlanta, GA 30346 Phone – 770-392-0398 Toll Free – 866-999-7088 www.penderlaw.com Our File No. 14-03012-6 Public Notice #107319 6/7,14,21,28,7/5 STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF NEWTON NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER IN DEED TO SECURE DEBT Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in that certain Deed to Secure Debt from Edward R. Greer and Alvah A Shelton to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Taylor, Bean & Whitaker Mortgage Corp., its successors and assigns, in the original principal amount of $200,930.00 dated 06/17/2009, and recorded in Deed Book 2743, page 147, Newton County records, said Security Deed being last transferred and assigned to Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC in Deed Book 3331, page 158, Newton County records, the undersigned will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the Courthouse door in said County, during the legal hours of sale, on the first Tuesday of July, 2015 by Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC, as Attorney-in-Fact for Edward R. Greer and Alvah A Shelton the following described property: 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 166 of the 10th District, Newton County, Georgia, being Lot 46, Phase One of Neely Manor Subdivision, as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 43, Page 225, Newton County, Georgia records, which recorded plat is incorporated herein by reference and made a part of this description. Property known as: 95 Landon Way, Convington, GA 30016 The indebtedness secured by said Deed to Secure Debt having been declared due and payable because of default in the payment of the indebtedness secured thereby, this sale will be made for the purposes of paying the same and all expenses of sale, including attorney’s fees, (notice having been given as provided by law). The property will be sold as the property of Edward R. Greer and Alvah A Shelton subject to the following: (1) all prior restrictive covenants, easements, rights-of-way or encumbrances; (2) all valid zoning ordinances; (3) matters which would be disclosed by an accurate survey of the property; (4) the outstanding ad valorem taxes and assessments, if any; (5) unpaid water and sewage bills, that constitute liens against the property, whether due and payable or not yet due and payable; and (6) matters of record superior to the security deed first set out above. Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC is the assignee and holder of the Security Deed. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 4414-162.2 the name of the person or entity who has the full authority to negotiate, amend, or modify the terms of the aforementioned indebtedness is: Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC 1610 St. Andrew Pl. Suite B150 Santa Ana, CA 92705 PH: 949-517-5057 Please note that, pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 44-14-162.2, you are not entitled by law to an amendment or modification of the terms of your loan. To the best of the undersigned’s
knowledge and belief, the party in possession is Edward R. Greer and Alvah A Shelton. Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC, as Attorney-in-fact for Edward R. Greer and Alvah A Shelton. 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. 15-00031-1 Public Notice #107363 6/7,14,21,28,7/5
STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF NEWTON NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER Because of a default in the payment of the indebtedness secured by a Security Deed executed by Brian J. Musselman to First Union National Bank of Georgia dated February 16, 1994, and recorded in Deed Book 499, Page 641, Newton County Records, securing a Note in the original principal amount of $102,600.00, the holder thereof pursuant to said Deed and Note thereby secured has declared the entire amount of said indebtedness due and payable and, pursuant to the power of sale contained in said Deed, will on the first Tuesday, July 7, 2015, during the legal hours of sale, before the Courthouse door in said County, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, the property described in said Deed, to-wit: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 11, 8TH DISTRICT, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA, BEING LOT 2, AS PER PLAT OF SURVEY FOR RAYMOND J. TIPPENS AND SAID PLAT BEING RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 22, PAGE 155, PUBLIC RECORDS OF NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA, AND SAID PLAT BEING INCORPORATED HEREIN. Said property is known as 5264 Highway 212, Covington, GA 30016, together with all fixtures and personal property attached to and constituting a part of said property, if any. Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, whether or not now due and payable), the right of redemption of any taxing authority, any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above. The proceeds of said sale will be applied to the payment of said indebtedness and all expenses of said sale as provided in said Deed, and the balance, if any, will be distributed as provided by law. The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the secured creditor. The property is or may be in the possession of Brion J. Musselman, successor in interest or tenant(s). Wells Fargo Bank, NA, successor by merger to Wachovia Bank, NA fka First Union National Bank, successor by merger to First Union National Bank of Georgia as Attorney-in-Fact for Brian J. Musselman File no. 14-047888 SHAPIRO, SWERTFEGER & HASTY, LLP* Attorneys and Counselors at Law 2872 Woodcock Blvd., Suite 100 Atlanta, GA 30341-3941 (770) 220-2535/KMM www.swertfeger.net *THE LAW FIRM IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 0 6 / 0 7 , 06/14, 06/21, 06/28, 2015 [FC-NOS] Public Notice #107247 6/7,14,21,28,7/5
STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF NEWTON NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER Because of a default in the payment of the indebtedness secured by a Security Deed executed by Donna M. Cagle and George A. Allen, Jr. and Patsy L. Allen to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for FirstCity Mortgage Inc dba Eagle Mortgage Services dated December 13, 2002, and recorded in Deed Book 1336, Page 164, 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 $96,288.00, 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, July 7, 2015, during the legal hours of sale, before the Courthouse door in said County, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, the property described in said Deed, to-wit: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 91 of the 9th District of Newton County, Georgia, being Lot 7, Phase II of Lake Pine’s, as shown on plat of Lake Pine’s, recorded in Plat Book 37, Page 134, Newton County Records. The description of said property as contained on said plat is hereby incorporated herein and
Page 12C Sunday, June 21, 2015 by reference made a part hereof. Said property is known as 15 Lake Pines Court, 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 Donna M. Cagle, George A. Allen, Jr., and Patsy L. Allen, successor in interest or tenant(s). Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Attorney-in-Fact for Donna M. Cagle and George A. Allen, Jr. and Patsy L. Allen File no. 08-004900 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 6 / 0 7 , 06/14, 06/21, 06/28, 07/05, 2015 [FC-NOS] Public Notice #107335 6/7,14,21,28,/75 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 Janet Denise Bigby to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for New Century Mortgage Corporation and its successors and assigns dated August 1, 2006, and recorded in Deed Book 2248, Page 23, Newton County Records, said Security Deed having been last sold, assigned, transferred and conveyed to Wells Fargo Bank N.A., as Trustee, for Carrington Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2006-NC4 AssetBacked Pass-Through Certificates by Assignment, securing a Note in the original principal amount of $109,200.00, 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, July 7, 2015, during the legal hours of sale, before the Courthouse door in said County, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, the property described in said Deed, to-wit: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 185 OF THE 10TH DISTRICT, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA, BEING LOT 260, FAIRVIEW ESTATES, PHASE III, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 42, PAGES 31 THROUGH 41, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA RECORDS, WHICH PLAT IS INCORPORATED HEREIN AND MADE A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE Said property is known as 115 Chandler Trace, 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 Janet Denise Bigby, successor in interest or tenant(s). Wells Fargo Bank N.A., as Trustee, for Carrington Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2006-NC4 AssetBacked Pass-Through Certificates as Attorney-in-Fact for Janet Denise Bigby File no. 15-052144 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 6 / 0 7 , 06/14, 06/21, 06/28, 2015 [FC-NOS] Public Notice #107342 6/7,14,21,28,7/5 STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF NEWTON NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER Because of a default in the payment of the indebtedness secured by a Security Deed executed by Patricia Taylor to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. dated August 5, 2008, and recorded in Deed Book 2637, Page 58, Newton County Records, securing a Note in the original principal amount of $72,318.00, 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, July 7, 2015, during the legal hours of sale, before the Courthouse door in said County, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, the property described in said Deed, to-wit: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in the City of Covington, Newton County, Georgia, being Lot 17 of Block “B” of the Hiram G. Ellis Subdivision, as shown by plat of survey dated June 1954, and recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 149, in the Clerk’s Office, Newton Superior Court, to which reference is hereby made, and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning on the southeastern line of the right of way of Pinecrest Drive at a point 330.0 feet, as measured in a southwestern direction along the southeastern line of the right of way of said Pinecrest Drive, from the southern line of right of way of Ellis Circle; thence South 19 degrees 30 minutes East a distance of 120.0 feet; thence South 88 degrees 41 minutes West a distance of 105.0 feet; thence North 00 degrees 41 minutes East a distance of 100.0 feet to the southern line of said Pinecrest Drive; thence in an eastern and northeastern direction along the southern and southeastern line of the right of way of said Pinecrest Drive and following the curvature thereof, a distance of 66.0 feet to the Point of Beginning; and being improved property with a frame dwelling house thereon. Said property is known as 5143 Pinecrest Drive SW, Covington, GA 30014, together with all fixtures and personal property attached to and constituting a part of said property, if any. Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, whether or not now due and payable), the right of redemption of any taxing authority, any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above. The proceeds of said sale will be applied to the payment of said indebtedness and all expenses of said sale as provided in said Deed, and the balance, if any, will be distributed as provided by law. The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the secured creditor. The property is or may be in the possession of Patricia A. Taylor, successor in interest or tenant(s). Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Attorney-in-Fact for Patricia Taylor File no. 15-052642 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 6 / 0 7 , 06/14, 06/21, 06/28, 07/05, 2015 [FC-NOS] Public Notice #107302 6/7,14,21,28,7/5 STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF NEWTON NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER Because of a default in the payment of the indebtedness secured by a Security Deed executed by Willie J. Lackey to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Taylor, Bean & Whitaker Mortgage Corp., and its successors and assigns dated December 7, 2007, and recorded in Deed Book 2544, Page 451, and modified in Deed Book 3170, Page 34, Newton County Records, said Security Deed having been last sold, assigned, transferred and conveyed to Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC by Assignment, securing a Note in the original principal amount of $93,380.00, 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, July 7, 2015, during the legal hours of sale, before the Courthouse door in said County, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, the property described in said Deed,
The Covington News to-wit: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 34 of the 10th Land District, Newton County, Georgia, and being designated as Lot 3 of the Cove Subdivision, according to that final subdivision plat prepared for the Cove by John F. Brewer, G.R.L.S. No. 2115, said plat dated 12/07/98 and recorded in Plat Book 32, pages 210-213, Clerk’s Office, Newton County 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. Said property is known as 30 Whitehead Drive, Covington, GA 30016, together with all fixtures and personal property attached to and constituting a part of said property, if any. Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, whether or not now due and payable), the right of redemption of any taxing authority, any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above. The proceeds of said sale will be applied to the payment of said indebtedness and all expenses of said sale as provided in said Deed, and the balance, if any, will be distributed as provided by law. The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the secured creditor. The property is or may be in the possession of Willie J. Lackey, successor in interest or tenant(s). Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC as Attorney-in-Fact for Willie J. Lackey File no. 15-052413 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. 0 6 / 0 7 , 06/14, 06/21, 06/28, 07/05, 2015 [FC-NOS] Public Notice #107343 6/7,14,21,28,7/5
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 6 / 0 7 , 06/14, 06/21, 06/28, 07/05, 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 #107332 6/7,14,21,28,7/5
Public Hearings NOTICE OF PROPOSED TRANSACTION FOR THE SALE OF NEWTON MEDICAL CENTER, BY NEWTON HEALTH SYSTEM, INC., AS SELLER, TO PIEDMONT HEALTHCARE, INC., AS PURCHASER Attorney General Samuel S. Olens has received notice of a proposed transaction for the sale of Newton Medical Center, Covington, Georgia. The following information regarding the proposed transaction is provided in accordance with the provisions of Section 31-7-404 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated. 1. SELLER: Newton Health System, Inc. 2. PURCHASER: Piedmont Healthcare, Inc. 3. DATE, TIME & PLACE OF PUBLIC HEARING: Thursday, August 6, 2015 at 5:00 PM, The Physicians’ Pavilion, The Auditorium, 4181 Hospital Drive, Covington, Georgia 30014. 4. SUBMISSION OF WRITTEN COMMENTS: Comments regarding the proposed transaction may be submitted in writing to the following address: Georgia Department of Law Attn: Keisha F. Green, Hearing Coordinator Business and Finance Section 40 Capitol Square, SW Atlanta, Georgia 30334-1300
STATE OF GEORGIACOUNTY OF NEWTON NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER
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Because of a default in the payment of the indebtedness secured by a Security Deed executed by Sjajuana Whigham and Brian Whigham to HomeBanc Mortgage Corporation dated February 28, 2002, and recorded in Deed Book 1183, Page 441, Newton County Records, said Security Deed having been last sold, assigned, transferred and conveyed to The Bank of New York Mellon as Trustee for the CWMBS, Inc. Reperforming Loan REMIC Trust Certificates, Series 2003-R4 by Assignment, securing a Note in the original principal amount of $161,000.00, the holder thereof pursuant to said Deed and Note thereby secured has declared the entire amount of said indebtedness due and payable and, pursuant to the power of sale contained in said Deed, will on the first Tuesday, July 7, 2015, during the legal hours of sale, before the Courthouse door in said County, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, the property described in said Deed, to-wit:
Public Notice #107397 6/14,21
ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 119 OF THE 10TH DISTRICT, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA, BEING LOT 730, BLOCK E OF SILOS OF ELLINGTON SUBDIVISION, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 36, PAGE 190-203, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA RECORDS, WHICH PLAT IS INCORPORATED HEREIN AND MADE A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE. Said property is known as 15 Dairyland Drive, Covington, GA 30016, together with all fixtures and personal property attached to and constituting a part of said property, if any. Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, whether or not now due and payable), the right of redemption of any taxing authority, any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above. The proceeds of said sale will be applied to the payment of said indebtedness and all expenses of said sale as provided in said Deed, and the balance, if any, will be distributed as provided by law. The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the secured creditor. The property is or may be in the possession of Sjajuana Whigham and Brian Whigham, successor in interest or tenant(s). The Bank of New York Mellon as Trustee for the CWMBS, Inc. Reperforming Loan REMIC Trust Certificates, Series 2003-R4 as Attorney-in-Fact for Sjajuana Whigham and Brian Whigham File no. 15-052166 SHAPIRO, SWERTFEGER & HASTY, LLP* Attorneys and Counselors at
NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER IN SECURITY DEED STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF NEWTON Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in that certain Commercial Deed to Secure Debt and Security Agreement from Lonnie Flowers (“Grantor”) to First Nation Bank, dated December 31, 2003 and recorded in Deed Book 1594, page 2, in the offices of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Newton County, Georgia, as subsequently assigned to Crimson Portfolio, LLC by Synovus Bank, formerly known as Columbus Bank and Trust Company, as successor in interest through name change and by merger with Bank of North Georgia, as successor in interest to First Nation Bank as assigned to Crimson Portfolio, LLC by that certain Assignment of Security Instruments dated December 10, 2012 and recorded in Deed Book 3113, page 134, aforesaid records, and as further assigned to Crimson Portfolio Alpha, LLC by that certain Assignment of Commercial Deed to Secure Debt and Security Agreement dated August 12, 2013 and recorded in Deed Book 3160, Page 346, aforesaid records, and as further assigned to Crimson Portfolio Beta, LLC by that certain Assignment of Commercial Deed to Secure Debt and Security Agreement dated April 30, 2014 and recorded in Deed Book 3228, Page 389, aforesaid records (as modified and/or amended from time to time, collectively the “Security Deed”), the undersigned will sell at public outcry before the door of the Courthouse of Newton County, Georgia during the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in July 2015 to the highest and best bidder for cash the following described property, to wit: ALL THAT TRACT or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 133 of the 10th District, Newton County, Georgia being Lot 41 of Double Gate Unit Two Phase Two according to plat recorded at Plat Book 27, Page 312, Newton County, Georgia records, which plat is incorporated herein by reference thereto for a more accurate and complete description. TOGETHER with all buildings, structures, and other improvements now or hereafter located on said property, or any part and parcel thereof; and TOGETHER with all rights, title, and interest of Grantor in and to the minerals, flowers, shrubs, crops, trees, timber, and other emblements now or hereafter on said property or above the same or any part or parcel thereof; and TOGETHER with all and singular the tenements, hereditaments, easements, and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in any wise appertaining, and the reversion or reversions, remainder and remainders, rents, issues, and profits thereof; and also all the estate, right, title interest, claim, and demand whatsoever of Grantor of, in, and to the same and of, in, and to every part and parcel thereof; and TOGETHER
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and fixtures, whether actually or constructively attached to said property and including all attached machinery, equipment, apparatus, and all trade, domestic, and ornamental fixtures, appliances, and articles of personal property of every kind and nature whatsoever, now or hereafter located in, upon, or under said property or any part thereof and used or usable in connection with any present or future operation of said property and now owned or hereafter acquired by Grantor (hereinafter collectively called “Equipment”) including, but without limiting the generality of the foregoing, all heating, air conditioning, freezing, lighting, laundry, cooking, incinerating, and power equipment; engines; pipes; pumps; tanks; motors; conduits; switchboards; plumbing, lifting, cleaning, fire prevention, fire extinguishing, refrigerating, ventilating, and communications apparatus; boilers, ranges, furnaces, oil burners, or units thereof; appliances; air-cooling and air conditioning apparatus; vacuum cleaning systems; elevators; escalators, shades; awnings; screens; storm doors and windows; stoves; wall beds; refrigerators; dishwashers; attached cabinets; partitions; ducts and compressors; rugs and carpets; mirrors; mantles; draperies; furniture and furnishings; all building materials; supplies and equipment now or hereafter delivered to said property and intended to be installed therein; all additions to and renewals or replacements of all of the foregoing; and all of the proceeds; and profits of all of the foregoing; and TOGETHER with any and all rents which are now due or may hereafter become due by reason of the renting or leasing of the property, the improvements thereon, and Equipment; and TOGETHER with any and all awards or payments, including interest thereon, and the right to receive the same, as a result of (a) the exercise of the right of eminent domain, (b) the alteration of the grade of any street, or (c) any other injury to, taking of, or decrease in the value of, the property, to the extent of all amounts which may be secured by this deed at the date of receipt of any such award or payment by Grantee and of the reasonable attorneys’ fees, costs, and disbursements incurred by Grantee in connection with the collection of such award or payment. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD all the aforesaid property, property rights, contract rights, Equipment, and claims (all of which are collectively referred to herein as the “Premises”) to the use, benefit and behoof of Lender, its successors and assigns, IN FEE SIMPLE forever. The debt secured by the Security Deed is evidenced by a Promissory Note dated December 31, 2003 from Grantor to First Nation Bank in the original principal amount of $127,425.00 (as modified, amended, restated, or replaced from time to time, including without limitation by that certain Universal Note from Borrower to the order of Bank of North GA DIV Synovus Bank dated February 7, 2012 in the original principal amount of $177,005.31, collectively the “Note”), plus interest from date on the unpaid balance until paid, and other indebtedness. Crimson Portfolio Beta, LLC is the present owner and holder of the Note by virtue of the assignments referenced above. Default has occurred and continues under the terms of the Note and Security Deed by reason of, among other possible events of default, the nonpayment when due of the indebtedness evidenced by the Note and secured by the Security Deed and the failure to comply with the terms and conditions of the Note and Security Deed. By reason of this default, the indebtedness evidenced by the Note has been accelerated and the Security Deed has been declared foreclosable according to its terms. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in the Security Deed and by law, including attorneys’ fees, notice of intent to collect attorneys’ fees having been given. Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes and/or assessments (including taxes which are a lien but are not yet due and payable), possible redemptive rights of the Internal Revenue Service, if any, any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, and any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed. The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final audit and confirmation of the status of the loan and collateral with the holder of the Security Deed. To the best of the undersigned’s knowledge and belief, the Premises are presently owned by Lonnie Flowers. To the best of the undersigned’s knowledge and belief, the party in possession of the Premises is Lonnie Flowers and tenants holding under Lonnie Flowers. Crimson Portfolio Beta, LLC, successor by assignment from Crimson Portfolio, LLC, successor by assignment from Synovus Bank f/k/a Columbus Bank and Trust Company, as successor through name change and by merger with Bank of North Georgia, successor in interest to First Nation Bank, as Attorney-in-Fact for Lonnie Flowers. Michael R. Wing, Esq. Balch and Bingham, LLP 30 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd., NW Suite 700 Atlanta, Georgia 30308-3036 (404) 962-3574 THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL
BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Public Notice #107386 6/14,21,28,7/5 Public Notice City of Porterdale Timothy E. Savage has applied for a beer and wine and distilled spirits pouring license for The Company Store, located at 2001 Main St., Porterdale. A public hearing will be held by the Porterdale City Council at City Hall located at 2400 Main Street Porterdale, GA at 6:30 P.M. on Thursday, June 25, 2015. Public Notice #107413 6/14,21
Public Notice Public Notice ANNOUNCEMENT OF INTENT TO DESTROY SPECIAL EDUCATION RECORDS. The Division of Exceptional Student of Newton County Public Schools will destroy records that have been collected, maintained, and/or used in providing special education services. This activity is in compliance with federal, state, and local policy. The destruction of data policy provides that records may be destroyed when they are no longer needed for educational planning purposes. STUDENTS WHO WILL BE AFFECTED The destruction policy only applies to SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENTS BORN in 1991. TO OBTAIN THESE EDUCATIONAL RECORDS REQUEST FOR RECORDS MUST BE MADE PRIOR TO JULY 31, 2015 Contact the Office of Special Education at: Newton County Public Schools- Board of Education, 2109 Newton Drive, P.O. Box 1269, Covington, GA 30015 or by phone: (770) 787-1330, EXT. 1204. Records will be provided only to a former student who is 18 years of age or older or the legal guardian. We will notify the individual by phone when the requested records are prepared. The records will be obtained at the Board of Education. Anyone obtaining records will be required to produce identification that contains both picture and signature. Public Notice #107377 6/21,28
Public Sales Auctions Public Auction A public auction for non-payment of storage fees at Budget Self Storage of Covington will take place on July 1st, 2015 at 10:00 am located at 6217 Hwy 278 NE in Covington. Personal effects and household goods belonging to the following will be sold to the highest bidder. Emory Simmons Tennethia G04 Michael Haynes Marcus Lett Rebecca B70 Conseullo G16 Suzanne G35 David Mills
H24 Lester F40 G08 Sockwell Cooper Johnston E15
Public Notice #107423 6/21,28 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 30014 and is presently stored at said location. Vehicle will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder on June 22, 2015 @ 12 pm. 2007 Toyota Yaris. Vin #JTDBT923271091952 4 Door Blue No Tag Public Notice #107398 6/14,21
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 Simplify LLC conducting a business as APE Products in the City of Covington County of Newton, in the State of Georgia, under the name of APE Products and that the nature of the business is sale of orthopedic and medical products and that the names and address of the persons, firms or partnership owning and carrying on said trade or business are: Jack Way 65 Gibson Way Covington, GA 30016 /s/ Jack Way Owner Filed in office, this 2nd day of June, 2015. Linda D Hays Clerk Superior Court, Newton County, GA Public Notice #107394 6/14,21