The Pike County Journal-Reporter

Sports, camps and more

nospam@example.com (Rachel McDaniel) — Mon, 28 May 2012 10:00:00 -0500

Pike County Parks and Recreation Authority will offer many sports programs, sports camps and special events this summer, including free Movies in the Park for the entire community and youth sports and camps. The first Movies in the Park presentation will be Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked, which will be shown Friday, June 29 around dusk.
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Meansville man killed in wreck

nospam@example.com (Rachel McDaniel) — Mon, 28 May 2012 09:27:14 -0500

A Meansville resident died in a fatal car wreck in the early morning Friday, May 25 on Thompson Road in Upson County. Kenneth Doyle Gresham, 46, of Apple Road, was life-flighted to a Macon hospital where he was pronounced dead at 3 a.m.
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A preview of the 5.30.2012 edition of The Journal-Reporter

nospam@example.com (Walter Geiger) — Mon, 28 May 2012 07:23:36 -0500

Community cooperation:
Chestnut Oaks grows into a gem.

Opposition arises:
Multiple incumbents drew primary opposition.

Overcoming the odds:
Injured Briana Hudson gets pre-school diploma.

A pint for the cause:
Kiwanis seeks blood donors for June 4 drive.

True grit:
Cancer patients share survival stories.

Fundraiser for 4-year-old set for June 16

nospam@example.com (Rachel McDaniel) — Sun, 27 May 2012 06:00:00 -0500

By Greg Parrott

Briana Hudson and her mother Denise Hudson were in an auto accident Oct. 16, 2011. Hospital and medical costs for Briana, 4, have now hit the $3.5 million mark. She was in ICU for seven weeks at $35,000 per day. The Pike County community is asked to take part in a June 16 motorcycle ride and fun day fundraiser for her at the Christ Chapel student center on Highway 19, featuring live bands, inflatables, raffles and barbecue from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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No confidence in TSPLOST

nospam@example.com (Walter Geiger) — Fri, 25 May 2012 16:57:36 -0500

By Erick Erickson
The Macon Telegraph

The transportation special purpose local option sales tax, which we all call the T-SPLOST, has a lot of good projects in it. I am excited to see funding for an extension of the Middle Georgia Regional Airport’s runway. I cannot state enough the importance of such an extension. It really will create jobs.

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Honor the fallen Monday

nospam@example.com (Rachel McDaniel) — Fri, 25 May 2012 06:00:00 -0500

American Legion Post 197 will celebrate Memorial Day on the courthouse square Monday, May 28 at 12 noon in honor of fallen soldiers throughout U.S. history. According to Post 197 Commander Bill Payton, the ceremony will be less than an hour long and include a tribute to soldiers who were Missing In Action and Prisoners Of War.
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Qualifying ends, races take shape

nospam@example.com (Rachel McDaniel) — Thu, 24 May 2012 16:07:00 -0500

Candidates in Pike County and beyond stepped up as candidates for the July 31 general primary during qualifying Wednesday through Friday, May 25. Pike County had no Democratic candidates for the July 31 election but 13 Republican and eight nonpartisan candidates qualified.
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Caldwell to seek house seat

nospam@example.com (Walter Geiger) — Thu, 24 May 2012 13:13:39 -0500

Former Griffin circuit superior court judge Johnnie L. Caldwell, Jr. has qualified to run for state representative in District 131.
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Janelle Scott

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Thu, 24 May 2012 12:41:59 -0500

Mrs. Janelle Scott, age 79, of Hampton, passed away May 20, 2012, of complications caused by Alzheimer's, at Golden Living Center in Thomaston, Ga.
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Missing Spalding man reportedly found dead

nospam@example.com (Walter Geiger) — Wed, 23 May 2012 15:34:44 -0500

A 33-year-old Spalding County man is missing and authorities are asking for the public's help in locating him.

UPDATE: Reports began surfacing on social media Tuesday night that Landers had been found dead in an area reservoir. The Journal-Reporter has confirmed he was found dead in an area off West Teamon Circle. There is a large reservoir in that area.
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Pike soccer offers Academy, Athena/Select soccer tryouts

nospam@example.com (Walter Geiger) — Wed, 23 May 2012 15:32:52 -0500

Pike Soccer is offering competitive opportunities for players who would like to take their games to higher levels.

Academy evaluations (U9, U10, U11 and U12) and Select/Athena tryouts (U13) will be held from 6:30 - 8 p.m. on May 31, June 4 and June 5 at the Pike County Soccer Complex located at 330 Twin Oaks Drive. For more info., e-mail Don Bohensky.

Aubrey Lynn Boyt

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Wed, 23 May 2012 14:39:00 -0500

Brad and Kristy Boyt of Yatesville announce the birth of their daughter Aubrey Lynn Boyt on Saturday, May 5, 2012 at 3:06 a.m. at Spalding Regional Medical Center in Griffin.
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Caleb Sullivan Birath

nospam@example.com (Walter Geiger) — Wed, 23 May 2012 14:38:00 -0500

Erin and Brandon Birath of Charleston, S.C., announce the birth of their son Caleb Sullivan Birath at 7:23 a.m. Monday, April 9, 2012 at St. Francis Hospital in Charleston, S.C.
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Public Notices

nospam@example.com (Staff Writer) — Wed, 23 May 2012 14:37:00 -0500

Legal 174
Notice to Debtors
and Creditors
Georgia, Pike County
In Re: Estate of Frank B.
Flanders, Jr., deceased
All creditors of the estate of Frank B. Flanders, Jr., deceased, late of Pike County, are hereby notified to render their demands to the undersigned according to law and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment to me.
This 2nd day of May, 2012.
Frank B. Flanders, III,
Executor of the Will of Frank B. Flanders, Jr., deceased
Law Offices of G. Alan Dodson
100 South Hill Street
Suite 405
Griffin, Georgia 30223
770-228-2148
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Legal 176
Notice
Georgia, Pike County
Probate Court
Tena L. McGhee has petitioned to be appointed Administrator of the estate of Ronenia Jeanette Mabry, deceased, of said County. The petitioner has also applied for waiver of bond and/or grant of certain powers contained in O.C.G.A. §53-12-261. All interested parties are hereby notified to show cause why said petition should not be granted. All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections, and must be filed with the court on or before May 28, 2012. All pleadings/objections must be signed before a notary public or before a probate court clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your pleadings/objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact probate court personnel at the following address/telephone number for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed, a hearing will be scheduled at a later date. If no objections are filed, the petition may be granted without a hearing.
/s/Lynn S. Brandenburg
Probate Judge
P.O. Box 324
Zebulon, GA 30295
770-567-8734
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Legal 227
Office Of The District Attorney
Griffin Judicial Circuit
Scott L. Ballard,
District Attorney
Notice Of Seizure To Personal Property Valued At Less Than $25,000
Five Thousand, Nine Hundred, Ninety and 73/100ths in U.S. Currency, Defendant, in rem;
Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Sec. 16-13-49, any party claiming an interest in the above referenced property is hereby notified that on the 25th day of April, 2012, said property was seized by the below referenced agency in Pike County, Georgia.
Conduct giving rise to seizure was as follows: Violation of O.C.G.A. 16-13-30; Possession of Controlled Substances with Intent to Distribute; Seizing Agency: Pike County Sheriff’s Office; Location: 708 Hemphill Road, Pike County; Date: April 25, 2012
You are further notified that you may file a claim as required by O.C.G.A. 16-13-49 within thirty (30) days of second publication of this notice of seizure by sending a claim to the seizing law enforcement agency and to the district attorney by certified mail, return receipt requested.
This 10th day of May, 2012.
Scott Ballard
District Attorney
/s/Benjamin D. Coker
Assistant District Attorney
Office of District Attorney
P. O. Box 871
Thomaston, GA 30286
706/647-4042
Agent Angelo Clerk
Pike County Sheriff’s Office
89 Jackson Street
Pike County, GA 30295
(770) 567-3440
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Legal 228
Notice
Georgia, Pike County
Probate Court
To: All interested parties
Christina Jo Davis Haddock has petitioned to be appointed Administratix of the estate of Harry Cephus Davis, deceased, of said County. The petitioner has also applied for waiver of bond and/or grant of certain powers contained in O.C.G.A. §53-12-261. All interested parties are hereby notified to show cause why said petition should not be granted. All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections, and must be filed with the court on or before June 11, 2012. All pleadings/objections must be signed before a notary public or before a probate court clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your pleadings/objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact probate court personnel at the following address/telephone number for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed, a hearing will be scheduled at a later date. If no objections are filed, the petition may be granted without a hearing.
/s/Lynn Brandenburg
Probate Judge
P.O. Box 324
Zebulon, Georgia 30295
770-567-8734
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Legal 229
Office Of The District Attorney
Griffin Judicial Circuit
Scott L. Ballard,
District Attorney
Notice Of Seizure To Personal Property Valued At Less Than $25,000
One 1986 Chevrolet Cavalier Automobile, VIN# 1G1JC35P9GJ206515, Defendant, in rem;
Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Sec. 16-13-49, any party claiming an interest in the above referenced property is hereby notified that on the 20th day of April, 2012, said property was seized by the below referenced agency in Pike County, Georgia.
Conduct giving rise to seizure was as follows:
Violation of O.C.G.A. 16-13-30; Possession of Controlled Substances with Intent to Distribute; Seizing Agency: Pike County Sheriff’s Office; Location: Mt. View Convenience Store, Hwy. 19, Pike County; Date: April 20, 2012.
You are further notified that you may file a claim as required by O.C.G.A. 16-13-49 within thirty (30) days of second publication of this notice of seizure by sending a claim to the seizing law enforcement agency and to the district attorney by certified mail, return receipt requested.
This 14th day of May, 2012.
Scott Ballard
District Attorney
/s/Benjamin D. Coker
Assistant District Attorney
Office of District Attorney
P. O. Box 871
Thomaston, GA 30286
706/647-4042
Agent Angelo Clerk
Pike County Sheriff’s Office
89 Jackson Street
Pike County, GA 30295
(770) 567-3440
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Legal 230
Notice
Georgia, Pike County
Probate Court
To: Interested parties
The petition of James W. Peaden, for a year’s support from the estate of Angeli W. Peaden, deceased, for decedent’s surviving spouse, having been duly filed all interested persons are hereby notified to show cause, if any they have, on or before June 18, 2012, why said petition should not be granted.
All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections, and must be filed on or before the time stated in the preceding sentence. All pleadings/objections must be signed before a notary public or before a probate court clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your pleadings/objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact probate court personnel at the following address/telephone number for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed, a hearing will be scheduled at a later date. If no objections are filed, the petition may be granted without a hearing.
/s/Lynn S. Brandenburg
Probate Judge
P.O. Box 324
Zebulon, GA 30295
770-567-8734
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Legal 231
Notice
Probate Court of Pike County
Re: Petition of Paul Matthew Justus to Probate in Solemn Form the Will of Herberet Eugene Justus, deceased, upon which an Order for Service was granted by this court on May 16, 2012.
To: Thomas Jerome Justus, Russell Justus, Donald Justus, all interested parties and all and singular the heirs of said decent, and to whom it may concern:
This is to notify you to file objection, if there is any, to the above referenced petition, in this Court on or before June 18, 2012.
Be notified further: All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections. All pleadings/objections must be signed before a notary public or before a probate court clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your pleadings/objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact probate court personnel at the following address/telephone number for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed, a hearing will be scheduled at a later date. If no objections are filed, the petition may be granted without a hearing.
/s/Lynn S. Brandenburg
Probate Judge
P.O. Box 324
Zebulon, GA 30295
770-567-8734
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Legal 233
Notice of Incorporation
Notice is given that articles of incorporation that will incorporate OURDIREC Incorporated 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 5226 New Hope Road, Milner, GA 30257 and its initial registered agent at such address is Charles McDaniel.
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Legal 163
Notice Of Sale Under Power
Georgia, Pike County
Because of default in the payment of the indebtedness, secured by a Security Deed executed by George R Burrier to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Aegis Wholesale Corporation., its successors and assigns dated August 17, 2005 in the amount of $158,131.00, and recorded in Deed Book 598, Page 257, Pike County, Georgia Records; as last transferred to CitiMortgage, Inc. by assignment; the undersigned, CitiMortgage, Inc. pursuant to said deed and the 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 in June, 2012 , during the legal hours of sale, at the Courthouse door in Pike 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 situate, lying and being in Land Lot 275 of the 15th Land District of Pike County, Georgia, and being more particularly described as 5.282 Acres as shown on plat entitled, “Property survey for Joseph Holbrook and Tina Holbrook”, prepared by G. Tim Conkle, Registered Land Surveyor, a copy of which is recorded in Plat Book 17, Page 180, Pike County, Superior Court Records, which said plat together with the metes, bonds, courses and distances as shown thereon with respect to said property is incorporated herein and made a part hereof as fully as if set out herein.
Which has the property address of 233 Highway 18 West, Molena, Georgia., together with all fixtures and other personal property conveyed by said deed.
The sale will be held subject to any unpaid taxes, assessments, rights-of-way, easements, protective covenants or restrictions, liens, and other superior matters of record which may affect said property.
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.
Notice has been given of intention to collect attorneys’ fees in accordance with the terms of the note secured by said deed.
Said property will be sold as the property of George R Burrier and the proceeds of said sale will be applied to the payment of said indebtedness, the expense of said sale, all as provided in said deed, and the undersigned will execute a deed to the purchaser as provided in the aforementioned Security Deed.
CitiMortgage, Inc.
Attorney in Fact for
George R Burrier
McCurdy & Candler, L.L.C.
(404) 373-1612
www.mccurdycandler.com
File No. 10-06357 /FHA/awilby
This law firm is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
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Legal 179
Advertisement Of Sale
Under Power
Georgia, Pike County:
By virtue of the power and authority contained in that certain Security Deed and under the power of sale contained therein, executed by Richard Gayton to First Bank Of Pike dated August 18, 2009, of record in Deed Book 807, Page 25, Clerk’s Office, Superior Court, Pike County, Georgia, the undersigned will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash at the courthouse in Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia, between the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in June 5, 2012, to-wit: June 5, 2012, the following real estate:
All that tract or parcel of land, lying and being in Land Lot 227 of the 8th Land District of Pike County, Georgia, and being more particularly described as Tract 1 containing 0.58 acres as shown on a plat of survey prepared by Mark D Presley, Georgia Registered Land Surveyor No. 2777, dated 05/28/2004 and recorded in Plat Book 23, Page 20, in the Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court, Pike County, Georgia; and which said Plat, together with the metes, bounds, courses and distances shown thereon with respect to said property, is incorporated herein and made a part hereof as fully as if set forth herein.
The debt secured by said Security Deed and note has been and is hereby declared due and payable in full because of nonpayment of indebtedness secured thereby pursuant to the terms of said Deed to Secure Debt(s) and Note(s). Notice has been given of intention to enforce provisions for collection of attorney’s fees and foreclosure in accordance with the legal requirements of the Deed to Secure Debt(s) and Note(s). The indebtedness remaining in default, the sale will be made for the purpose of applying proceeds thereof to the payment of the indebtedness secured by the Deed to Secure Debt(s), accrued interest and expenses of the sale and other sums secured by the Deed to Secure Debt(s), including attorney’s fees, and the remainder, if any, shall be applied as provided by law.
To the best of the undersigned’s knowledge and belief, the property is in the possession of and will be sold as the property of Richard Gayton, subject to outstanding Ad Valorem Taxes, street improvements and easement or restrictions of record, if any. The undersigned will execute a deed to the purchaser at said sale as provided in said Deed to Secure Debt.
First Bank Of Pike,
Attorney In Fact For
Richard Gayton
Law Offices Of
Richard T. Bridges
Kevin R. Hurt
208 West Main Street
P.O. Box 881
Thomaston, GA 30286
(706) 647-5524
This law firm is attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
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Legal 180
Notice Of Sale Under Power
State Of Georgia
County Of Pike
By virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Security Deed from David Huff to Wilshire Funding Corporation, a Delaware Corporation dba Wilshire Mortgage Corporation, dated June 9, 1998 and recorded in Deed Book 225, Page 234, in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Pike County, Georgia, and re-recorded in Deed Book 231, Page 210, aforesaid records, said Security Deed having been given to secure a Note, dated June 9, 1998, in the original principal amount of Seventy One Thousand Four Hundred Forty Six and 71/100 Dollars ($71,446.71) with interest thereon as provided therein, having been last sold, assigned and transferred to U.S. Bank, N.A. as Trustee on behalf of Manufactured Housing Contract Senior/Subordinate Pass-Through Certificate Trust 1999-2, will be sold at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the courthouse door of Pike County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday of June 2012 regarding the following described property:
All that tract or parcel of land containing 2.369 acres, more or less, lying and being in Land Lot 129 of the 8th Land District of Pike County, Georgia, and being more particularly shown and designated as 2.369 acres according to that certain Plat of Survey entitled “Property Survey for David Charles Huff”, dated July 16, 1998, prepared by Presley, Bernhard, Harp & Associates, Georgia Registered Professional Land Surveyors, a copy of which said plat is recorded in Plat Book 14, Page 365, Clerk’s Office, Superior Court, Pike County, Georgia and which said plat, together with the metes, bounds, courses and distances, as shown thereon with respect to the said 2.369 acres, is by this reference incorporated herein in aid of this description as fully as if copied at length herein.
Also conveyed herewith is a 1998 Horton Manufactured Home, Model Summit, Serial Numbers H153750GL&R, which is permanently attached to and made a part of the real property.
Said property is commonly known as 263 Glover Rd., Zebulon, GA 30295.
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.
Said property will be sold subject to the following items which may affect the title of said property; zoning ordinances, matters which would be disclosed by an accurate survey or by an inspection of the property; any outstanding taxes, including but not limited to ad valorem taxes, which constitute liens upon said property; special assessments; all outstanding bills for public utilities which constitute liens upon said property; all restrictive covenants, easements, rights-of-way and any other matters of record superior to said Security Deed. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is David Huff or tenant(s).
U.S. Bank, N.A. as Trustee on behalf of Manufactured Housing Contract Senior/Subordinate Pass-Through Certificate Trust 1999-2
as Attorney-in-Fact for
David Huff
Contact:
Topping & Associates, LLC
1930 N. Druid Hills Rd., Suite B
Atlanta, Georgia 30319
(404) 728-0220
This law firm is acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
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Legal 182
Notice Of Sale Under Power
Georgia, Pike County
Because of default in the payment of the indebtedness, secured by a Security Deed executed by Charles W Hester Jr. and Barbara B Hester to The First State Bank dated June 21, 2007 in the amount of $190,000.00, and recorded in Deed Book 710, Page 211, Pike County, Georgia Records; as last transferred to Bank of America, N.A., Successor by Merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP FKA Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP by assignment; the undersigned, Bank of America, N.A., Successor by Merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP FKA Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP pursuant to said deed and the 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 in June, 2012 , during the legal hours of sale, at the Courthouse door in Pike 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 Lots 90 and 103 of the 2nd District of Pike County, Georgia, being Lot 17 of Deerlake Subdivision, prepared by Steve J. Reeves, Registered Land Surveyor No. 2765, dated December 22, 2004 and recorded in Plat Book 24, Pages 125-129, Pike County Records. The description of said property as contained on said plat is hereby incorporated herein and by reference made a part hereof.
Which has the property address of Lot 17 Deer Lake Drive, Griffin, Georgia., together with all fixtures and other personal property conveyed by said deed.
The sale will be held subject to any unpaid taxes, assessments, rights-of-way, easements, protective covenants or restrictions, liens, and other superior matters of record which may affect said property.
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.
Notice has been given of intention to collect attorneys’ fees in accordance with the terms of the note secured by said deed.
Said property will be sold as the property of Charles W Hester Jr. and Barbara B Hester and the proceeds of said sale will be applied to the payment of said indebtedness, the expense of said sale, all as provided in said deed, and the undersigned will execute a deed to the purchaser as provided in the aforementioned Security Deed.
Bank of America, N.A., Successor by Merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP FKA Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP
Attorney in Fact for
Charles W Hester Jr.
and Barbara B Hester
McCurdy & Candler, L.L.C.
(404) 373-1612
www.mccurdycandler.com
File No. 12-04180 /FNMA/cyeats
This law firm is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
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Legal 184
Notice Of Sale Under Power
Georgia, Pike County
By virtue of the power of sale contained in a Security Deed from Charles R. Hudson to Mortgage Matters, Inc. dated January 24, 2003 recorded in Deed Book 429, Page 142 , Pike County Records, and last assigned to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association s/b/m Chase Home Finance LLC s/b/m Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of one hundred fourteen thousand one hundred eighty-seven and 00/100 ($114,187.00), 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 Pike County, Georgia, during the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday, June 5, 2012 the following described property, to wit:
All that lot, tract or parcel of land containing 3.02 acres, more or less, lying and being in Land Lot 107 of the 8th Land District of Pike County, Georgia, and being more particularly shown and designated as lot 1 -3.02+ acres according to a plat of survey entitled “Final Plat of Azalea Hill Subdivision”, dated March 15, 1997, prepared by C.R. Perdue, Jr., which said plat is recorded in Plat Book 14, Page 73, of the Clerkís Office, Superior Court, Pike County, Georgia, and which said plat, together with metes, bounds, courses and distances shown thereon with respect to said 3.02 aces, is by this reference incorporated herein in aid of description as fully as if copied at length herein.
Located on the above described property is a dwelling known and designated 346 McCard Lake Road, Meansville, Georgia.
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 attorneyís fees, notice of intent to collect attorneyís 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 Charles R. Hudson or, a tenant or tenants, and said property was or is commonly known as 346 McCard Lake Road (aka 1346 McCard Lake Road), Meansville, GA 30256.
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 Chase Home Finance LLC s/b/m Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation
As Attorney in Fact for
Charles R. Hudson
Martin & Brunavs
2800 North Druid Hills Rd.
Building B, Suite 100
Atlanta, GA 30329
(404) 982-0088
M&B File No.: 12-13241
This law firm is acting as a debt collector, attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
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Legal 185
Notice Of Sale Under Power,
Pike County
Pursuant to the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by Sherri L Waters and Gerald K Waters to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Southern Horizon Bank, its successors and assigns dated 7/12/2006 and recorded in Deed Book 656 Page 85-100, Pike County, Georgia records; as last transferred to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association by Assignment filed for record in Pike County, Georgia records, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of $ 143,920.00, with interest at the rate specified therein, there will be sold by the undersigned at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the Courthouse door of Pike County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in June, 2012 (June 05, 2012), the following described property:
All that tract or parcel of land containing 11.367 acres, more or less, lying and being in Land lot 101 of the Ninth Land District of Pike County, Georgia, and being more particularly shown and designated as 11.367 acres., according to that certain plat of survey entitled “Plat of survey for Bill Pilkenton (conveyance to) Andrew Belisle”, dated August 21, 1993, prepared by J. Harold Smith, Georgia Professional Land Surveyor No. 777, a copy of which said plat is recorded in Plat Book 11, page 286, Pike County, Georgia Superior Court Clerk’s Office, and which said plat, together with the metes, bounds, courses, and distances as shown thereon with respect to the said 11.367 acres, is by this reference incorporated herein in aid of the description as fully as if copied at length herein.
The debt secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Security Deed. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in the Security Deed and by law, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given).
Said property is commonly known as 53 Deer Trail, Molena, GA 30258 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): Gerald K Waters and Sherri L Waters 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) the right of redemption of any taxing authority, (c) any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, and (d) any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above.
The sale will be conducted subject to (1) confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code; and (2) final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Security Deed. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 9-13-172.1, which allows for certain procedures regarding the rescission of judicial and non-judicial sales in the State of Georgia, the Deed Under Power and other foreclosure documents may not be provided until final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan as provided immediately above.
JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association as agent and Attorney in Fact for Sherri L Waters and Gerald K Waters
Aldridge Connors, LLP, 15 Piedmont Center, 3575 Piedmont Road, N.E., Suite 500, Atlanta, Georgia 30305, (404) 994-7400.
This law firm may be acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. 1031-65392
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Legal 186
Notice Of Sale Under Power,
Pike County
Pursuant to the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by Brandy Batchelor and Terry Batchelor to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Primary Capital Advisors, LC, its successors and assigns dated 1/12/2009 and recorded in Deed Book 777 Page 96-105, Pike County, Georgia records; as last transferred to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association by Assignment filed for record in Pike County, Georgia records, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of $ 225,817.00, 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 Pike County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in June, 2012 (June 05, 2012), the following described property:
All that tract or parcel of land containing 3.87 acres, more or less, lying and being in Land Lot 203 of the 8th Land District of Pike County, Georgia, and being more particularly shown and designated as TRACT 2 - 3.87 ACRES according to tbat certain plat of survey entitled boundary Survey and Property Split for Terry Batchelor, dated June 22, 2007, prepared by Neal L. Benefield, Georgia Registered Professional Land Surveyor No. 2618, a copy of which said plat is recorded in Plat Book 25, Page 68, Clerk’s Office, Superior Court, Pike County, Georgia and which said plat, together with the metes, bounds, courses and distances as shown thereon with respect to the said 3.87 acres, is by this reference incorporated herein in aid of this description as fully as if copied at length herein.
The debt secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Security Deed. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in the Security Deed and by law, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given).
Said property is commonly known as 752 Adams Road, Meansville, GA 30256 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): Brandy M. Batchelor and Terry P. Batchelor 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) the right of redemption of any taxing authority, (c) any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, and (d) any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above.
The sale will be conducted subject to (1) confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code; and (2) final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Security Deed. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 9-13-172.1, which allows for certain procedures regarding the rescission of judicial and non-judicial sales in the State of Georgia, the Deed Under Power and other foreclosure documents may not be provided until final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan as provided immediately above.
JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association as agent and Attorney in Fact for Brandy Batchelor and Terry Batchelor
Aldridge Connors, LLP, 15 Piedmont Center, 3575 Piedmont Road, N.E., Suite 500, Atlanta, Georgia 30305, (404) 994-7400.
This law firm may be acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. 1031-65483
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Legal 187
Notice Of Sale Under Power
State Of Georgia
County Of Pike
WHEREAS, on the 26th day of June, 2008, Glenn F. Ragsdale, Sr. executed in favor of The Bank of Georgia, a corporation formed under the laws of the State of Georgia, a deed to the following land, to-wit: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 205 of the 1st District, Pike County, Georgia, being Lots 93, 94, and 95 of Irish Hill Estates Subdivision, Phase Two, as per plat recorded in Plat Book 24, Pages 83-87, records of Pike County, Georgia, which plat is by reference incorporated herein and made a part hereof to secure an indebtedness of Glen F. Ragsdale, Sr. to The Bank of Georgia of Thirty-Five Thousand One Hundred Fifteen and 83/100 Dollars ($35,115.83) and any and all renewals of same hereinafter contracted by Glen F. Ragsdale, Sr. with The Bank of Georgia until said deed is cancelled as provided by law, as set out in said deed recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Pike County, Georgia, in Deed Book 761, Pages 14-19 and modified by Amendment to Deed to Secure Debt recorded in Deed Book 826, Pages 46-47, and
WHEREAS, the said indebtedness secured by said deed has become in default both as to principal and interest for a period of more than thirty (30) days and The Bank of Georgia has elected and does hereby elect and declare all of said indebtedness both principal and interest, due as provided in said deed when payments are not made as provided therein.
NOW THEREFORE, in accordance with the terms of said deed and as provided in the laws of the State of Georgia in such cases made and provided, the undersigned will, after due advertisement, expose for sale the above described lands and sell same to the highest and best bidder for cash, between the legal hours of sale, before the courthouse door in Pike County, Georgia, on the first Tuesday in June, 2012. 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. Notice has been given of intention to collect attorney’s fees in accordance with the terms of said deed.
The proceeds of said sale will be used first to pay the indebtedness secured by said deed and the expenses of said sale, the balance, if any, will be delivered to the person or persons legally authorized to receive same.
To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the property is in the possession of Glen F. Ragsdale, Sr. and said property will be sold as the property of Glen F. Ragsdale, Sr.. The undersigned will execute a deed to the purchaser at said sale as provided in the Security Deed. Mickey Godwin, The Bank of Georgia, 100 Westpark Drive, Peachtree City, Georgia 30269, telephone number 770 631 9488, is the person who has authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the mortgage with the debtor.
This 2nd day of May, 2012.
The Bank Of Georgia
As Attorney-In-Fact For
Glenn F. Ragsdale, Sr. Glover & Davis, P.A.
By: Alan W. Jackson
P.O. Drawer 1038
Newnan, GA 30264
(770) 683-6004
(770) 683-6010 Facsimile
This law firm is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
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Legal 188
Notice Of Sale Of Realty
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the power of sale contained in the security deed, executed and delivered on November 2, 2006, by Lisa Baird, as grantor, to United Bank, as grantee, and recorded in Deed Book 677, page 291, of the Superior Court records of Pike County, Georgia, granting the property hereinafter described as collateral for the payment of the indebtedness secured thereby, and by virtue of default in the payment of the indebtedness therein mentioned, which has made the aforesaid power of sale operative and effective, the undersigned, as attorney in fact for Lisa Baird, will sell at public outcry before the courthouse door in Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia, on the first Tuesday in June, 2012, during the legal hours of sale to the highest and best bidder, for cash, the property described in said security deed, to-wit:
All that lot, tract or parcel of land situate, lying and being in Land Lot 37 of the 2nd Land District, of Pike County, Georgia, being more particularly shown and designated as AREA: 3.00 ACRES, as shown on a plat of survey entitled “Survey for Lisa Baird”, prepared by S. J. Reeves & Associates, Inc., more particularly Steve J. Reeves, Georgia Registered Land Surveyor #2765, a copy of which said plat is recorded in Plat Book 19, page 120, Clerk’s Office, Superior Court, Pike County, Georgia, and which said plat together with the metes, bounds, courses and distances as shown thereon is incorporated herein and made a part hereof.
Notice, as required by law, has been given of intention to enforce the collection of attorney’s fees as set out in the note evidencing the indebtedness secured by the aforesaid security deed and this sale will be made for the purpose of paying all indebtedness, secured by the aforesaid security deed, and all expenses of sale, including attorney fees.
This law firm is acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
This May 3, 2012.
United Bank
Beck, Owen & Murray
Attorneys, Griffin, Ga.
as Attorney-in-Fact for
Lisa Baird
Kathy Pippin
P. O. Box 340,
Barnesville, Ga. 30204
770/412-4941
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Legal 189
Notice Of Sale Of Realty
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the power of sale contained in the security deed, executed and delivered on April 30, 2007, by Sandy E. Slaven, as grantor, to The First National Bank Of Barnesville, as grantee, transferred and assigned to United Bank and recorded in Deed Book 703, page 78, of the Superior Court records of Pike County, Georgia, granting the property hereinafter described as collateral for the payment of the indebtedness secured thereby, and by virtue of default in the payment of the indebtedness therein mentioned, which has made the aforesaid power of sale operative and effective, the undersigned, as attorney in fact for Sandy E. Slaven, will sell at public outcry before the courthouse door in Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia, on the first Tuesday in June, 2012, during the legal hours of sale to the highest and best bidder, for cash, the property described in said security deed, to-wit:
All that tract or parcel of land containing 1.356 acres, more or less, lying and being in Land Lot 126 of the 9th Land District of Pike County, Georgia, and being more particularly shown and designated as AREA 1.356 Acres according to that certain plat of survey entitled “Property Survey for Richard S. Smith & Mary C. Smith”, dated May 19, 1989, prepared by Kenneth Edward Presley, Georgia Registered Professional Land Surveyor No. 1327, of Cochran-Presley & Associates, a copy of which said plat is recorded in Plat Book 13, page 178, Clerk’s Office, Superior Court, Pike County, Georgia, and which said plat, together with the metes, bounds, courses and distances as shown thereon with respect to the said 1.356 acres, is by this reference incorporated herein in aid of this description as fully as if copied at length herein.
Notice, as required by law, has been given of intention to enforce the collection of attorney’s fees as set out in the note evidencing the indebtedness secured by the aforesaid security deed and this sale will be made for the purpose of paying all indebtedness, secured by the aforesaid security deed, and all expenses of sale, including attorney fees.
This law firm is acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
This May 3, 2012.
United Bank
Beck, Owen & Murray
Attorneys, Griffin, Ga.
as Attorney-in-Fact for
Sandy E. Slaven
Kathy Pippin
P. O. Box 340,
Barnesville, Ga.
770/412-4941
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Legal 191
State Of Georgia
County Of Pike
Notice Of Sale Under Power
Because of a default in the payment of the indebtedness secured by a Security Deed executed by Nicholas J. McIntyre to United Bank dated November 22, 2005, and recorded in Deed Book 616, Page 277, Pike 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 $82,722.00, the holder thereof pursuant to said Deed and Note thereby secured has declared the entire amount of said indebtedness due and payable and, pursuant to the power of sale contained in said Deed, will on the first Tuesday, June 5, 2012, 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 containing 2.652 acres, lying and being in Land Lot 128 of the 9th Land District of Pike County, Georgia, and being specifically shown and designated on that certain plat of survey entitled “Property Survey for Tim Daniels”, dated July 15,1999, prepared by Gerald E. Bernhard, GA RLS No 2688, recorded in Plat Book 16, Page 41, Pike County Superior Court records; and by reference said survey, together with the metes, bounds, courses and distances as shown thereon, is incorporated herein and made a part of this description.
Said property is known as 1980 Smyrna Church Road, Molena, GA 30258, 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 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.
Notice has been given of intention to collect attorney’s fees in accordance with the terms of the Note secured by said Deed.
The property, to the best information, knowledge and belief of the undersigned, being presently in the possession of Nicholas J. McIntyre or a tenant or tenants. The proceeds of said sale will be applied to the payment of said indebtedness and all the expenses of said sale, including attorney’s fees, all as provided in said Deed, and the balance, if any, will be distributed as provided by law.
Wells Fargo Bank, NA
as Attorney-in-Fact for
Nicholas J. McIntyre
File no. 12-027177
Shapiro & Swertfeger, LLP*
Attorneys and Counselors
at Law
2872 Woodcock Blvd.,
Duke Building, Suite 100
Atlanta, GA 30341-3941
(770)220-2535/AB
www.swertfeger.net
*The law firm is acting as a debt collector. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
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Legal 192
State Of Georgia
County Of Pike
Notice Of Sale Under Power
Because of a default in the payment of the indebtedness secured by a Security Deed executed by Tracy Bennett to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. dated December 16, 2002, and recorded in Deed Book 421, Page 270, Pike County Records, said Security Deed having been last sold, assigned, transferred and conveyed to EverBank, by Assignment , securing a Note in the original principal amount of $130,275.00, the holder thereof pursuant to said Deed and Note thereby secured has declared the entire amount of said indebtedness due and payable and, pursuant to the power of sale contained in said Deed, will on the first Tuesday, June 5, 2012, 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 59 of the 9th district, Pike County, Georgia and being lot 10, Spring Lot Estates, as per plat recorded in plat book 14, page 229, Pike County, Georgia records. Said plat being incorporated herein and made a part hereof by reference.
Said property is known as 187 Lifsey Springs Road, Molena, GA 30258, 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 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.
Notice has been given of intention to collect attorney’s fees in accordance with the terms of the Note secured by said Deed.
The property, to the best information, knowledge and belief of the undersigned, being presently in the possession of Tracy Bennett or a tenant or tenants. The proceeds of said sale will be applied to the payment of said indebtedness and all the expenses of said sale, including attorney’s fees, all as provided in said Deed, and the balance, if any, will be distributed as provided by law.
EverBank
as Attorney-in-Fact for
Tracy Bennett
File no. 12-030101
Shapiro & Swertfeger, LLP*
Attorneys and Counselors
at Law
2872 Woodcock Blvd.,
Duke Building, Suite 100
Atlanta, GA 30341-3941
(770)220-2535/BO
www.swertfeger.net
*The law firm is acting as a debt collector. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
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Legal 193
Notice Of Sale Under Power
Georgia, Pike County
Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by Ricky C. Edwards and Susan E. Edwards to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (MERS), dated August 25, 2007, recorded in Deed Book 720, Page 146, Pike County, Georgia Records, last assigned to Flagstar Bank, FSB, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of Zero and 00/100 dollars($0.00), 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 Pike County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in June, 2012, the following described property:
EXHIBIT “A”: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in land lot 203 of the eighth land district of Pike County, Georgia and being more particularly described area 1.989 acres on the plat of survey entitled “Survey for William Johnson” prepared by Chester M. Smith, Jr., RLS and incorporation herein by reference and from said plat being more particularly described as follows:
Beginning at a ½ inch rebar located on the northern right of way of Adams Road (80 foot right of way) which rebar is located 1257.4 feet southeast from the intersection of the northern right of way of Adams Road and the centerline of Sandfurs Road, as extended; from said point of beginning proceed north 02 degrees 43 minutes 00 seconds east 288.91 feet to a ½ inch rebar; thence north 54 degrees 33 minutes 51 seconds east 33.29 feet to a ½ inch rebar, thence north 51 degrees 03 minutes 16 seconds west 32.46 feet to a ½ inch rebar , thence north 02 degrees 43 minutes 00 seconds east 93.34 feet to a ½ inch rebar; thence south 56 degrees 11 minutes 30 seconds east 240.00 feet to a ½ inch rebar ; thence south 02 degrees 43 minutes 00 seconds west 424.00 feet to a ½ inch rebar located on the northern right of way of Adams Road; thence north 56 degrees 11 minutes 30 seconds west 240.00 feet along Adams Road to the point of beginning.
The debt secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Security Deed. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in Security Deed and by law, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given).
The entity that has full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the mortgage with the debtor is: Flagstar Bank, FSB, 5151 Corporate Drive, MS S-110-3, Troy, MI 48098 AND 800-945-7700. Please understand that the secured creditor is not required by law to negotiate, amend or modify the terms of the mortgage instrument.
Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above.
The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code; and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the security deed.
To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is Ricky C. Edwards and Susan E. Edwards or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 835 Adams Road, Meansville, GA 30256.
Flagstar Bank, FSB
as Attorney in Fact for
Ricky C. Edwards
and Susan E. Edwards
Morris|Hardwick|Schneider, LLC
1301 Hightower Trail, Suite 305
Sandy Springs, Georgia 30350
http://foreclosure.closingsource.net
MHS File #: GA-91000841-11
This law firm is acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
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Legal 194
Notice of Sale Under Power.
State of Georgia,
County of Pike.
Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Deed to Secure Debt given by Nena Dawn Easter to United Bank, dated 02/16/2007, and Recorded on 02/23/2007 as Book No. 691 and Page No. 237-246, Pike County, Georgia records, as last assigned to U.S. Bank National Association, by assignment, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note of even date in the original principal amount of $116,725.00, 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 Pike County Courthouse within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in June, 2012, the following described property:
All that lot, tract or parcel of land situate, lying and being in the city of Meansville and in land lot 184 of the eighth land district of Pike County, Georgia, being 2.61 acres as shown on a plat of survey entitled, “Property survey for Michael D. Wesley”, prepared by Cochran-Presley & Associates, Inc., dated June 15, 1988 and recorded in plat book 8, page 187, Pike superior court records. said plat together with the metes, bounds, courses and distances as shown thereon is incorporated by reference and made a part hereof as fully as if set out herein.
The debt secured by said Deed to Secure Debt has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Deed to Secure Debt. Because the debt remains in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in the Deed to Secure Debt and by law, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given). The entity that has full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the mortgage with the debtor is: U.S. Bank National Association, 4801 Frederica St, Foreclosure Attn: Bankruptcy Dept, Owensboro, KY 42301, 602-264-6101. Please understand that the secured creditor is not required to negotiate, amend, or modify the terms of the mortgage instrument.
To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party/parties in possession of the subject property known as 12191 Highway 109 East, Meansville, Georgia 30256 is/are: Nena Dawn Easter 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 Nena Dawn Easter.
This law firm is acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. 20120090100102
Barrett Daffin Frappier Levine & Block, LLP
15000 Surveyor Boulevard
Addison, Texas 75001
Telephone: (972) 341-5398.
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Legal 197
Notice Of Sale Under Power Georgia, Pike County
This law firm is acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by Charles E. Hutto and Theresa J. Hutto to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. , dated August 8, 2005, recorded in Deed Book 595, Page 205, Pike County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to Chase Home Finance, LLC by assignment recorded in Deed Book 844, Page 148, Pike County, Georgia Records,conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of one hundred sixty-three thousand six hundred fifty-four and 0/100 dollars ($163,654.00), 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 Pike County, Georgia within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in June, 2012, the following described property:
EXHIBIT “A” All that tract or parcel of land containing 3.45 acres, more or less, lying, and being in Land Lot 157 of the First Land District of Pike County, Georgia, and being more particularly described as follows: To find the true point of beginning begin at an iron pin on the west boundary of Land Lot 157, said point being 963.7 feet north 0 degrees 21 minutes 18 seconds west from the southwest corner of the said Land Lot 157; run thence south 89 degrees 57 minutes 51 seconds east a distance of 393.19 feet to a point; run thence north 89 degrees 57 minutes 51 seconds east a distance of 1158.14 feet to an iron pin and the true point of beginning: From the said true point of beginning run thence south 0 degrees 21 minutes 18 seconds west a distance of 721.28 feet to an iron stob located on the northerly margin of the right of way of Williamson-Hollonville Road; run thence south 73 degrees 16 minutes west a distance of 209.23 feet to a point; run thence north 0 degrees 21 minutes 18 seconds east a distance of 181.6 feet to a point, run thence south 89 degrees 57 minutes 51 seconds east a distance of 200 feet to an iron stob and the point of beginning. Located on the above described property is a dwelling known and designated as 2540(638) Highway 362 West, Williamson, Georgia. MR/jl9 6/5/12 Our file no. 52194810 - FT3
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: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, 3415 Vision Drive, Columbus, OH 43219, 800-446-8939. 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 Charles E. Hutto or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 638 Hwy 362 W, Williamson, Georgia 30292. 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. This law firm is seeking solely to foreclose the creditor’s lien on real estate and this law firm will not be seeking a personal money judgment against you.
JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association successor by merger to Chase Home Finance LLC as Attorney in Fact for Charles E. Hutto and Theresa J. Hutto
McCalla Raymer, LLC
1544 Old Alabama Road
Roswell, Georgia 30076
www.foreclosurehotline.net
MR/jl9 6/5/12
Our file no. 52194810-FT3
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Legal 198
Notice Of Sale Under Power
Georgia, Pike County
This law firm is acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by Paul R. Smith to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., dated July 24, 2007, recorded in Deed Book 715, Page 181, Pike County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP, formerly known as Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP by assignment recorded in Deed Book 864, Page 55, Pike County, Georgia Records,conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of eighty-eight thousand three hundred five and 0/100 dollars ($88,305.00), 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 Pike County, Georgia within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in June, 2012, the following described property:
EXHIBIT “A” All that tract or parcel of land lying and being situate in Land Lot 206, of the 9th District, Pike County, Georgia, containing 5.60 acres, more or less, as shown on plat of survey entitled “A Survey for George Parker”, dated August 15, 1977, and revised June 8, 1978, prepared by Kendrick-Mercer Associates, Inc., Georgia Registered Land Surveyors, recorded in Plat Book 5, Page 184, Pike county, Georgia records, which plat is incorporated herein by reference for a more complete description. Also attached is a 2007 Fleetwood Willacooch Spring Hill Mobile Home, Serial #GAFL734AB80570SM11, Model # 187580, which, by intentions of the parties, shall constitute a part of the realty and shall pass with it. MR/cng 6/5/12 Our file no. 53291609 - FT11
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: Bank of America, N.A., 177 Countrywide Way, Mail Stop: CAO-911-01-05, Lancaster, CA 93536, (661) 951-5100. 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 Linda Smith and Paul R. Smith or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 82 New Hebron Church Road, Concord, Georgia 30206.
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. This law firm is seeking solely to foreclose the creditor’s lien on real estate and this law firm will not be seeking a personal money judgment against you.
Bank of America, N.A., successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP, formerly known as Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP as Attorney in Fact for Paul R. Smith
McCalla Raymer, LLC
1544 Old Alabama Road
Roswell, Georgia 30076
www.foreclosurehotline.net
MR/cng 6/5/12
Our file no. 53291609-FT11
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Notice Of Sale Under Power
Georgia, Pike County
This law firm is acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by Joseph H. Hudson, Jr. to United Bank, dated June 5, 2006, recorded in Deed Book 650, Page 139, Pike County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to Bank of America, N.A. successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP formerly known as Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP by assignment recorded in Deed Book 871, Page 208, Pike County, Georgia Records,conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of one hundred seventy-two thousand five hundred fifty and 0/100 dollars ($172,550.00), with interest thereon as set forth therein, there will be sold at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the courthouse door of Pike County, Georgia within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in June, 2012, the following described property:
EXHIBIT “A” All that tract or parcel of land situate, lying and being in the City of Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia, and being known and designated as Lot 1, containing 4.75 acres, shown more specifically on that certain plat of survey entitled “Final Plat : Old Meansville Estates”, prepared by Terra Services, Inc., more specifically Steve J. Reeves, Georgia Registered Land Surveyor No. 2765, dated October 31, 2000, a copy of which said plat is recorded in Plat Book 18, Page 61, Pike County records, which said plat, together with the metes, bounds, courses and distances shown thereon with
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Pig Pickin' set for Saturday

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The seventh annual Pig Pickin’,Toe Tappin’, RC Cola and Moon Pie Event to benefit the historic Whiskey Bonding Barn in Molena will be held Saturday, May 26 from 5:30 p.m. to dark. Besides the traditional feast served up by Bert Willis, there will be traditional long-necked RC colas and Moon Pies for dessert. Everyone is asked to bring a chair to join the sunset gathering of Whiskey Bonding Barn supporters on the hill overlooking the Pine Mountain ridge. Music makers Les Bragg and the Wranglers will provide the music.
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