Wednesday, November 15, 2023

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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF EMANUEL COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA

IN RE: ESTATE OF

MELANIE ANNE MARTIN, DECEASED

ESTATE NO. 23E0136

PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION NOTICE

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

DUSTIN R. WILLIAMS has petitioned to be appointed administrator of the estate of MELANIE ANNE MARTIN 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 NOVEMBER 20, 2023.

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 S. Main Street

Swainsboro, Ga. 30401

Address

(478) 237-7091

Telephone Number

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NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER GEORGIA, EMANUEL COUNTY

By virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Security Deed from HELEN H HADDEN to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS INC. AS GRANTEE, AS NOMINEE FOR TAYLOR, BEAN & WHITAKER MORTGAGE CORP., dated December 5, 2005, recorded December 9, 2005, in Deed Book 259, Page 267-281, Emanuel County, Georgia Records, said Security Deed having been given to secure a Note of even date in the original principal amount of Thirty-Nine Thousand Five Hundred and 00/100 dollars ($39,500.00), with interest thereon as provided for therein, said Security Deed having been last sold, assigned and transferred to Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, as Trustee for the benefit of the Freddie Mac Seasoned Loans Structured Transaction Trust, Series 2020-2, there will be sold at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash at the Emanuel County Courthouse, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in December, 2023, all property described in said Security Deed including but not limited to the following described property:

ALL THAT LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING, SITUATE, AND BEING IN THE TOWN OF STILLMORE, 58TH G.M. DISTRICT OF EMANUEL COUNTY GEORGIA, CONTAINING ONE (1) ACRE, MORE OR LESS, AS SHOWN ON PLAT MADE BY WALTER K. MAUPIN, SURVEYOR, DATED APRIL 7, 1975, WHICH IS RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK, EMANUEL SUPERIOR COURT, IN PLAT BOOK 8, PAGE 259, TO WHICH REFERENCE IS MADE AS A PART OF THIS DESCRIPTION. SAID LOT FRONTS TWO HUNDRED THIRTY-TWO (232) FEET ON THE NORTH SIDE OF RAILROAD AVENUE AND EXTENDS BACK BETWEEN PARALLEL LINES A DISTANCE OF ONE HUNDRED EIGHT-EIGHT (188) FEET, AND IS BOUNDED AS FOLLOWS: NORTH AND EAST BY LANDS OF IVY LEE SNIPES; SOUTH BY THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF RAILROAD AVENUE; AND WEST BY LANDS OF LARRY HADDEN AND HELEN H. HADDEN.THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY IS THE SAME AS THAT CONVEYED FROM COLA HOLLOWAY TO HELEN H. HADDEN BY WARRANTY DEED DATED DECEMBER 5, 2005, WHICH IS RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF CLERK, EMANUEL SUPERIOR COURT, IN DEED BOOK 259, PAGES 205-206.

Said legal description being controlling, however the property is more commonly known as 615 RAILROAD AVE, TWIN CITY, GA 30471. The indebtedness secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of default under the terms of said Security Deed. The indebtedness remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same, all expenses of the sale, including attorneys’ fees (notice to collect same having been given) and all other payments provided for under the terms of the Security Deed. Said property will be sold on an “as-is” basis without any representation, warranty or recourse against the above-named or the undersigned. The sale will also be subject to the following items which may affect the title: any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, whether or not now due and payable); the right of redemption of any taxing authority; matters which would be disclosed by an accurate survey or by an inspection of the property; all zoning ordinances; assessments; liens; encumbrances; restrictions; covenants, and any other matters of record superior to said Security Deed.

To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the owner and party in possession of the property is HELEN H HADDEN, or tenants(s). The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Security Deed. The entity having full authority to negotiate, amend or modify all terms of the loan (although not required by law to do so) is: Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc., Loss Mitigation Dept., 3217 S. Decker Lake Dr., Salt Lake City, UT 84119, Telephone Number: 888-818-6032. Nothing in O.C.G.A. Section 44-14-162.2 shall be construed to require a secured creditor to negotiate, amend, or modify the terms of the mortgage instrument. FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FREDDIE MAC SEASONED LOANS STRUCTURED TRANSACTION TRUST, SERIES 2020-2

as Attorney in Fact for HELEN H HADDEN

THE BELOW LAW FIRM MAY BE HELD TO BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, UNDER FEDERAL LAW. IF SO, ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

Attorney Contact: Rubin Lublin, LLC, 3145 Avalon Ridge Place, Suite 100, Peachtree Corners, GA 30071

Telephone Number: (877) 813-0992 Case No. SPS-23-01796-3

Ad Run Dates 11/08/2023, 11/15/2023, 11/22/2023, 11/29/2023

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NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER GEORGIA, EMANUEL COUNTY

Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Deed to Secure Debt given by RUBY M. POLAN to DURDEN BANKING COMPANY, INC., P.O. Box 160, Twin City, Georgia, 30471, dated August 14, 2007, and recorded in Deed Book 296, pages 256-258, Emanuel County, Georgia Records, conveying the after-described property, there will be sold by the undersigned at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the Courthouse door of Emanuel County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in December, 2023, to wit: Tuesday, December 5, 2023, the following described property:

All that tract or parcel of land lying, situate and being in the City of Swainsboro, 53rd G.M. District of Emanuel County, Georgia, together with all improvements thereon, being Lot Numbered Twelve (12) in Block Lettered “A” in the Ninth Addition to the Lake Luck Subdivision as shown on plat recorded in Plat Book 1, page 97, in the Records of the Office of the Clerk, Emanuel County Superior Court. Said Deed to Secure Debt was executed to secure a Note of even date in the original principal amount of $16,184.52, with interest at the rate specified therein together with all other indebtedness of the borrower to the lender then due or that might thereafter become due, or thereafter become contracted, which was or would be evidenced by a note or notes. The debt secured by said Deed to Secure Debt has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Deed to Secure Debt. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in the Deed to Secure Debt and by law, including attorney’s fees. Notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees has been given, as provided by law. Said property is commonly known as 175 Happiness Drive, Swainsboro, GA 30401, together with all fixtures and personal property attached to and constituting a part of said property. To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the subject property is: RUBY M. POLAN, or tenant or tenants. Said property will be sold subject to (a) any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), (b) any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, and (c) all matters of record superior to the Deed to Secure Debt first set out above, including, but not limited to, assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, easements, restrictions, and covenants, etc. The sale will be conducted subject to (1) confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code; (2) O.C.G.A. Section 9-13-172.1; and (3) final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the security deed. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 9-13-172.1, which allows for certain procedures regarding the rescission of judicial and nonjudicial sales in the State of Georgia, the Deed Under Power and other foreclosure documents may not be provided until final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan as provided in the preceding paragraph. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 44-14-162.2, the entity that has full authority to negotiate, amend and modify all terms of the mortgage with the debtor is: Wade Johnson, President, Durden Banking Company, Inc, P.O. Box 160, Twin City, GA 30471, 478-763-2121. The foregoing notwithstanding, nothing in O.C.G.A. Section 44-14-162.2 shall be construed to require the secured creditor to negotiate, amend, or modify the terms of the Deed to Secure Debt described herein. This sale is conducted on behalf of the secured creditor under the power of sale granted in the aforementioned security instrument, specifically being Durden Banking Company, Inc., as Attorney in Fact for Ruby M. Polan, P.O. Box 160, Twin City, GA 30471.

Jerry N. Cadle, P.C.

Attorney

P.O. Box 68

Swainsboro, GA 30401

THIS LAW FIRM IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTMEPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF EMANUEL COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA

IN RE: ESTATE OF

DONNA SMITH, DECEASED

ESTATE NO. 23E0143

PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION NOTICE

TO: ALL INTERESTED PARTIES and to whom it may concern: RACHEL MAE C. FRYE has petitioned to be appointed administrator of the estate of DONNA SMITH 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 December 4, 2023.

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 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: Nicky Neal

Clerk of the Probate Court

P.O. Box 70/ 125 S. Main St.

Swainsboro, GA 30401

Address

478-237-7091

Telephone Number

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TO: Samantha Bradford and Jaquez Stevens

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a Petition for Custody filed against you in the above styled action with the Superior Court of Emanuel County on the 21st day of September, 2023, by Audresha J. Ricks, and that by reason of an Order for Service by Publication dated October 31st, 2023 and filed by the Court on the 31st day of October, 2023 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 Petitioner’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 Judge of said Court, this ___ day of October, 2023.

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NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS GEORGIA, EMANUEL COUNTY

All creditors of the estate of Jonathan Ivey Scott, 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 1st day of November, 2023.

Lisa D. Scott, Executrix of the Estate of

Jonathan Ivey Scott, decedent

Jerry N. Cadle, P.C.

P.O. Box 68

Swainsboro, GA 30401

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NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS GEORGIA, EMANUEL COUNTY

All creditors of the estate of Judy C. Davis, 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 1st day of November, 2023.

Glynn E. Davis, Executor of the Estate of

Judy C. Davis, decedent

Jerry N. Cadle, P.C.

P.O. Box 68

Swainsboro, GA 30401

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NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS GEORGIA, EMANUEL COUNTY

All creditors of the estate of Glynn A. Garvin, 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 1st day of November, 2023.

Catherine Marie Hendley, Administrator of the

Estate of Glynn A. Garvin, 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

JOHN TIMOTHY COLLINS,

Plaintiff,

vs. CIVIL ACTION NO. 23CV00216

BRENDA CAROL MCGAHEE,

Defendant

NOTICE

You are hereby notified that the above-styled action seeking divorce was filed against you in said Court on October 3, 2023, and that by reason of an Order for Publication entered by the Court on November 1, 2023, you are hereby commanded and required to file with the Clerk of said Court and serve upon William M. Malone Hart, Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is: P.O. Box 27, Vidalia, Georgia, an Answer to the Complaint within 60 days from the date of the Order for Publication.

Prepared by:

William M. Malone Hart

Attorney for Plaintiff’s

State Bar of GA No. 227277

P.O. Box 27

Vidalia, GA 30475

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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF EMANUEL COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA

IN RE: ESTATE OF

ELIJAH MOODY, DECEASED

ESTATE NO. 23E0140

PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION NOTICE

TO: ALL INTERESTED PARTIES and to whom it may concern: KATHERINE M. MOODY has petitioned to be appointed administrator of the estate of ELIJAH MOODY, 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 DECEMBER 4, 2023.

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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STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF EMANUEL

IN RE: ESTATE OF DESSIE ERVIN DAVIS, DECEASED

All creditors of the estate of Dessie Ervin Davis, deceased, late of Emanuel County, are hereby notified to render their demands to Richard M. McNeely, attorney for John C. Davis and Natalie D. Linder, Executors of the Dessie Ervin Davis 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 9th day of November, 2023.

RICHARD M. MCNEELY,

Attorney for John C. Davis and

Natalie D. Linder,

Executors of the Dessie Ervin Davis 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 H. WILDER SMITH, JR., DECEASED.

All creditors of the estate of H. Wilder Smith, Jr., deceased, late of Emanuel County, are hereby notified to render their demands to Richard M. McNeely, attorney for Katherine S. Barron, Executrix of the H. Wilder Smith, 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 6th day of November, 2023.

RICHARD M. MCNEELY,

Attorney for Katherine S. Barron

Executrix of the H. Wilder Smith, Jr., Estate

Richard M. McNeely, P.C.

P. O. Box 767

Swainsboro, Georgia 30401

(478) 237-4225

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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF EMANUEL COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA

IN RE: ESTATE OF

PERRY RAYMOND RINER, DECEASED

ESTATE NO. 22E0064

NOTICE

[For discharge from office and all liability]

IN RE: Petition for Discharge of Personal Representative

TO: ALL INTERESTED PARTIES and to whom it may concern: This is to notify you to file an objection, if there is any, to the above-referenced petition, in this Court on or before NOVEMBER 27, 2023.

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 S. Main Street

Swainsboro, Ga. 30401

Address

(478) 237-7091

Telephone Number