Wednesday, June 12, 2024

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STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF EMANUEL

IN RE: ESTATE OF RAYMOND S. MORRIS, JR., DECEASED.

All creditors of the estate of Raymond S. Morris, Jr., deceased, late of

Emanuel County, are hereby notified to render their demands to Richard M.

McNeely, attorney for Susan Blair, a/k/a Susan Morris, Executor of the Raymond S.

Morris, Jr., Estate, at P. O. Box 767, Swainsboro, Georgia 30401, according to law,

and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment of

any indebtedness due the estate.

This 10th day of May, 2024.

RICHARD M. MCNEELY,

Attorney for Susan Blair, a/k/a Susan Morris

Executor of the Raymond S. Morris, Jr., Estate

Richard M. McNeely, P.C.

P. O. Box 767

Swainsboro, Georgia 30401

(478) 237-4225

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NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS GEORGIA, EMANUEL COUNTY

All creditors of the estate of Donnie Elmer Price, decedent, late of Emanuel County, are hereby notified to render in their demands to Jerry N. Cadle, P.C., P.O. Box 68, Swainsboro, GA 30401 according to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment.

This 14th day of May, 2024.

Lynn Gail Price, Administratrix of the Estate of

Donnie Elmer Price, decedent

Jerry N. Cadle, P.C.

P.O. Box 68

Swainsboro, GA 30401

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF EMANUEL COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA

In Re: Civil Action File No. 24CV120

NOTICE OF PETITION TO CHANGE NAME

GEORIGA, Emanuel County

Notice is hereby given that Daniella Delgado, the undersigned, filed a petition to the Superior Court of Emanuel County, Georgia on the 15th day of May, 2024, praying for a change in the name of petitioner from Daniella Delgado to Daniella Cartaya. Notice is hereby given pursuant to law to any interested or affected party to appear in said Court and to file objections to such name change. Objections must be filed with said Court within 30 days of the filing of said petition.

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IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF EMANUEL COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA

IN THE INTEREST OF:

D.P. SEX: M DOB: 10/29/2023 CASE#

Minor Child Under the Age of 18.

NOTICE OF SUMMONS

TO: JORDAN LEE PIERONI, GALEN STERLING, and Any Unknown biological father of the above-named child born to JORDAN LEE PIERONI at FAIRVIEW PARK HOSPITAL in Dublin, Georgia,

You are hereby notified that the above-styled action has been brought by the Emanuel County Department of Family and Children Services, and the Georgia Department of Human Services, seeking to terminate your parental rights with regard to the above referenced child; that said action has been filed in the Juvenile Court of Emanuel County, Georgia; and that by reason of an Order for Service of Summons by Publication dated____________________, you are hereby notified that you may obtain a copy of the petition from the Clerk of the Juvenile Court of Emanuel County, Georgia and may file with the Clerk of said Court and serve upon Marnique Oliver, Petitioner’s Attorney, whose mailing address is P.O. Box 308, 115 S. Racetrack Street, Swainsboro, Georgia, 30401, an answer to the petition at any time prior to the Final Hearing.

You are hereby commanded and required to appear before this court on the ____ day of , 2024 at the EMANUEL County Courthouse in SWAINSBORO, Georgia at 10:00 a.m., for a FINAL HEARING and show cause, if any you have, why the relief requested in the petition should not be granted. You are hereby commanded and required to appear before this Court at said final hearing or the findings of the Court will be made the permanent order of this Court in the above case. You must attend the final hearing in order to preserve your rights. At the final hearing you will be given an opportunity to show cause, if any you have, why the relief requested in the petition should not be granted. Prior to the Final Hearing a Provisional Hearing on the petition will be held before the Court on at 10:00 a.m. in the Juvenile Courtroom at the EMANUEL County Courthouse, SWAINSBORO, Georgia.

The parties notified hereby are entitled to legal counsel in the proceedings, and the Court will appoint legal counsel if any party should be unable, without undue hardship, to employ counsel.

You are further notified that you will lose all rights to the children and will not be entitled to object to the termination of your rights to the children unless, within thirty days of receipt of this notice, you file:

(a)A petition to legitimate the child pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 19-7-22; and

(b)Notice of the filing of the petition to legitimate with the Emanuel County Juvenile Court.

The Findings of Fact and Order of Disposition made at the Provisional Hearing will become final at the Final Hearing unless the party served by publication appears at the Final Hearing. If the party served by publication fails to appear at the Final Hearing on the petition, the Findings of Fact and Interlocutory Orders made will become final without further evidence and will be governed by the Juvenile Court Code as if made at the Final Hearing. If the party served by publication appears at the Final Hearing, the Interlocutory findings and Orders shall be vacated and disregarded, and the hearing shall proceed upon the allegations of the motion.

The parties notified hereby are entitled to legal counsel in the proceedings, and the Court will appoint legal counsel if any party should be unable, without undue hardship, to employ counsel.

A copy of this petition may be obtained at no charge from the Office of the Clerk of Court between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

WITNESS, the Honorable Sherri McDonald, Judge of said Juvenile Court.

This ________ day of ___________________, 2024.

Clerk, Emanuel County Juvenile Court

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STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF EMANUEL

NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER

Because of a default under the terms of the Security Deed executed by Billy Tant to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Nominee for Quicken Loans, Inc. dated April 19, 2019, and recorded in Deed Book 479, Page 561, Emanuel County Records, said Security Deed having been last sold, assigned, transferred and conveyed to Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans Inc. securing a Note in the original principal amount of $99,200.00, 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 2, 2024, 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, together with the improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the 1452nd G.M. District of Emanuel County, Georgia, containing 1.333 acres as shown on a plat prepared by George William Donaldson, Surveyor dated March 30, 2015, and recorded in Plat Book 22, Page 603 of the Records of the Clerk of Superior Court of Emanuel County, Georgia and by reference is incorporated herein for a more full, complete and accurate description of said property. Said property being bounded, as shown on said plat, now or formerly, as follows: On the North by Nora Elaine Bridge; on the East by property of Jonas H. and Evalena Meeks; on the South by property of Jonas Hardee Meeks, Jr.; and on the West by Cowford Bridge Road a/k/a County Road Number 442.

NOTE: The Company is prohibited from insuring the area or quantity of the land. The Company does not represent that any acreage or footage calculations are correct. References to quantity are for identification purposes only.

Commonly known as: 908 Cow Ford Bridge Rd, Kite, GA 31049-6316

THE PROPERTY ADDRESS AND TAX PARCEL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER LISTED ARE PROVIDED SOLELY FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES

Said property is known as 908 Cow Ford Bridge Rd, Kite, GA 31049, 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 Billy Tant, successor in interest or tenant(s).

Rocket Mortgage, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans, LLC f/k/a Quicken Loans Inc. as Attorney-in-Fact for Billy Tant

File no. 24-081775

LOGS LEGAL GROUP LLP*

Attorneys and Counselors at Law

211 Perimeter Center Parkway, N.E., Suite 130

Atlanta, GA 30346

(770) 220-2535

https://www.logs.com/

*THE LAW FIRM IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

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NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS GEORGIA, EMANUEL COUNTY

All creditors of the estate of Lynda Cowart Talmadge, decedent, late of Emanuel County, are hereby notified to render in their demands to Jerry N. Cadle, P.C., P.O. Box 68, Swainsboro, GA 30401 according to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment.

This 21st day of May, 2024.

David Franklin Pierce, Executor of the Estate of

Lynda Cowart Talmadge, decedent

Jerry N. Cadle, P.C.

P.O. Box 68

Swainsboro, GA 30401

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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF EMANUEL COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA

IN RE: ESTATE OF

DONNIE RAY TANNER, DECEASED

ESTATE NO. 24E0069

PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION NOTICE

TO: ALL INTERESTED PARITES and to whom it may concern:

DONALD TANNER has petitioned to be appointed administrator of the estate of DONNIE RAY TANNER deceased, of said county. (The petitioner has also applied for waiver of bond, waiver of reports, waiver of statements, and/or grant of certain powers contained in O.C.G.A. § 53-12-261.) All interested persons 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 24, 2024.

BE NOTIFIED FURTHER: All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections. All objections should be sworn to before a notary public or before a probate court clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact probate court personnel 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.

DON E. WILKES

Judge of the Probate Court

By: Jeanie Hooks

Clerk of the Probate Court

P. O. Box 70 / 125 South Main Street

Swainsboro, Ga. 30401

Address

(478) 237-7091

Telephone Number

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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF EMANUEL COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA

IN RE: ESTATE OF

LINDA LEE ROBERTS, DECEASED

ESTATE NO. 24E0070

NOTICE

IN RE: The Petition to Probate Will in Solemn Form in the above-referenced estate having been duly filed.

TO: DIANA LYNN ROBERTS

This is to notify you to file objection, if there is any, to the petition to probate will in solemn form, in this Court on or before JUNE 24, 2024.

BE NOTIFIED FURTHER: All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections. All objections should be sworn to before a notary public or before a probate court clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact probate court personnel 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.

DON E. WILKES

Judge of the Probate Court

By: Jeanie Hooks

Clerk of the Probate Court

P. O. Box 70

Swainsboro, Ga. 30401

Address

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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF EMANUEL COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA

IN RE: ESTATE OF

KAREN L HELMES, DECEASED

ESTATE OF NO. 24E0068

PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION NOTICE

TO: ALL INTERESTED PARTIES and to whom it may concern:

CARL G. HELMS

has petitioned to be appointed administrator of the estate of KAREN L. HELMS deceased, of said county. (The petitioner has also applied for waiver of bond, waiver of reports, waiver of statements, and /or grant of certain powers contained in O.C.G.A. 53-12-261.) All interested persons 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 24, 2024.

BE NOTIFIED FURTHER: All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections. All objections should be sworn to before a notary public or before a probate court clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact probate court personal 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.

DON E. WILKES

Judge of the Probate Court

By: Jeanie Hooks Clerk of the Probate Court

P.O. Box 70/125 S Main Street

Swainsboro, Ga. 30401

Address

(478)237-7091

Telephone Number

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NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER STATE OF GEORGIA EMANUEL COUNTY By virtue of a power of sale contained in a certain security deed from Sheila Renee Boatright to United States of America, acting through the Farmers Home Administration, United States Department of Agriculture and recorded in Deed Book 31, Page 42, Emanuel County, Georgia records given to secure a note in the original amount of $20,000.00 with interest on the unpaid balance until paid, the following described property will be sold at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash at the courthouse door of EMANUEL COUNTY, Georgia, or such other location within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in July, 2024, to wit: July 02, 2024, the following described property: All that lot or parcel of land situate, lying and being in the City of Swainsboro, 53rd G. M. District of Emanuel County, Georgia, fronting Ninety (90) feet on the East side of U. S. Highway No. 1 and extending back in a general Easterly direction between paralled lines a distance of Three Hundred (300) feet, and bounded as follows: North by Pine Lakes, Ltd; East by Margie L. Boatright and Pine Lakes, Ltd.; South by Billy and Marrion Screws; and West by the right-of-way of U. S. No. 1. Said property is more particularly described by plat made by C. L. Gillis, Sr., Surveyor, on May 8, 1961, which is recorded in the Office of Clerk, Emanuel Superior Court, in Plat Book 1, Page 389, to which reference is made as a more full and complete part of this description. Tax Parcel ID: S13 040 Being real property commonly known as 643 N. Main St., Swainsboro, GA 30401. The debt secured by the above-referenced security deed has been declared due because of the default in the payment of said debt per the terms of the note and other possible defaults by the borrower or the successor thereto. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the debt and all expenses of this sale including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given). Said sale will be made subject to the following items which may affect the title to said property: All restrictive covenants, easements and rights-of-way appearing of record, if any; all zoning ordinances; matters which would be disclosed by an accurate survey or by an inspection of the property; all outstanding or unpaid bills and assessments for street improvements, curbing, garbage, water, sewage and public utilities which may be liens upon said property; and any outstanding taxes, assessments and other liens superior to the security deed being foreclosed hereby. To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the above-described property is in the possession of the borrower and/or other persons with the consent and acquiescence of the borrower. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 44-14-162.2, the name, address and telephone number of the person or entity who shall have full authority to negotiate, amend, or modify all terms of the above-described mortgage is as follows: Dawsons Management c/o USDA 3775 Venture Drive Duluth, GA 30096 770-962-4981 The foregoing notwithstanding, nothing in O.C.G.A. § 44-14-162.2 shall be construed to require The United States of America, acting through the Secretary of Agriculture to negotiate, amend, or modify the terms of the Security Deed described herein. The United States of America, acting through the Secretary of Agriculture as Attorney in Fact for Sheila Renee Boatright Attorney Contact: Miller, George & Suggs, PLLC 3000 Langford Road, Building 100 Peachtree Corners, GA 30071 Phone: 404-793-1447 Fax: 404-738-1558 24GA414-0036 THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Order Number 102655, Pub Dates: 06/05/2024, 06/12/2024, 06/19/2024, 06/26/2024, THE FOREST BLADE

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NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS GEORGIA, EMANUEL COUNTY

All creditors of the estate of William L. McClure, decedent, late of Emanuel County, are hereby notified to render in their demands to Jerry N. Cadle, P.C., P.O. Box 68, Swainsboro, GA 30401 according to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment.

This 29th day of May, 2024.

Marvin roger Johnson, Executor of the Estate of

William L. McClure, decedent

Jerry N. Cadle, P.C.

P.O. Box 68

Swainsboro, GA 30401

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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF EMANUEL COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA

IN RE: ESTATE OF

LUCIUS WILLIAMS, DECEASED

ESTATE NO. 24E0071

PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION NOTICE

TO: ALL INTERESTED PARITES and to whom it may concern:

ROSA L. WILLIAMS has petitioned to be appointed administrator of the estate of LUCIUS WILLIAMS deceased, of said county. (The petitioner has also applied for waiver of bond, waiver of reports, waiver of statements, and/or grant of certain powers contained in O.C.G.A. § 53-12-261.) All interested persons 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 JULY 1, 2024.

BE NOTIFIED FURTHER: All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections. All objections should be sworn to before a notary public or before a probate court clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact probate court personnel 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.

DON E. WILKES

Judge of the Probate Court

By: Jeanie Hooks

Clerk of the Probate Court

P. O. Box 70

Swainsboro, Ga. 30401

Address

(478) 237-7091

Telephone Number

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GEORGIA, EMANUEL COUNTY

Notice is hereby given that ELISAMA MACHADO HADAWAY, also known as ELISAMA HERNANDEZ, the undersigned, filed her petition to the Superior Court of Emanuel County, Georgia, on the 30th day of May, 2024, praying for a change in the name of petitioner from ELISAMA MACHADO HADAWAY, also known as ELISAMA HERNANDEZ, to ELISAMA MACHADO. Notice is hereby given pursuant to law to any interested or affected party to appear in said Court and to file objections to such name change. Objections must be filed with said Court within thirty (30) days of filing of said petition.

This the 30th day of May, 2024.

KRISTEN C. HALL, CLERK

EMANUEL COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT

JON A. LEVIS

LEVIS LAW FIRM, LLC

POST OFFICE BOX 129

SWAINSBORO, GEORGIA 30401

478.237.7029

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STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF EMANUEL

IN RE: ESTATE OF JAMES DONALD CLIFTON, DECEASED.

All creditors of the estate of James Donald Clifton, deceased, late of Emanuel County, are hereby notified to render their demands to Richard M. McNeely, attorney for Melissa A. Clifton, Executor of the James Donald Clifton Estate, at P. O. Box 767, Swainsboro, Georgia 30401, according to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment of any indebtedness due the estate.

This 6th day of June, 2024.

RICHARD M. MCNEELY,

Attorney for Melissa A. Clifton

Executor of the James Donald Clifton Estate

Richard M. McNeely, P.C.

P. O. Box 767

Swainsboro, Georgia 30401

(478) 237-4225

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STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF EMANUEL

IN RE: ESTATE OF PATSY ELIZABETH KERSEY, DECEASED.

All creditors of the estate of Patsy Elizabeth Kersey, deceased, late of Emanuel County, are hereby notified to render their demands to Richard M. McNeely, attorney for Tara K. Newsome and John Ryan Kersey, Executors of the Patsy Elizabeth Kersey Estate, at P. O. Box 767, Swainsboro, Georgia 30401, according to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment of any indebtedness due the estate.

This 6th day of June, 2024.

RICHARD M. MCNEELY,

Attorney for Tara K. Newsome and

John Ryan Kersey

Executors of the Patsy Elizabeth Kersey Estate

Richard M. McNeely, P.C.

P. O. Box 767

Swainsboro, Georgia 30401

(478) 237-4225

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF EMANUEL COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA

JEFFREY BREWER acting as SHERIFF

OF EMANUEL COUNTY, GEORGIA Civil Action No.:24CV00097

Plaintiff, v.

RAY CLAYTON DOWNER,

GPD HOLDINGS, LLC formerly known

as COINFLIP, LLC, and ALL OTHER

INDIVIDUALS HAVING AN INTEREST

IN THE BELOW DESCRIBED PROPERTY,

Defendant.

NOTICE OF SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

TO: ALL OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES HAVING AN INTEREST IN MONIES DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE STYLED ACTION

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a Complaint for Interpleader was filed in the above styled action with the Superior Court of Emanuel County on the 23rd day of April, 2024 by Jeffrey Brewer acting as Sheriff of the Emanuel County Sheriff’s Office, and that by reason of an Order for Service by Publication dated June 7th, 2024 and entered by the Court on the June 7th, 2024 that service be had by publication as provided by law; You are hereby required to file with the Clerk of this Court and serve upon Plaintiff’s Attorney, Cindy C. Delgado, Post Office Box 695, Metter, Georgia 30439, an answer or other responsive pleading within sixty (60) days of the date of the Order for Service by Publication.

WITNESS the Honorable Robert S. Reeves, Chief Judge of said Court, this _____ day of ________________, 2024.

Emanuel County Superior Court Clerk

Prepared by:

Cindy C. Delgado

Attorney for Plaintiff

Georgia Bar No. 411008 J. KENDALL GROSS, P.C.

Post Office Box 695

Metter, GA 30439

(912) 685-4619