Legals: September 7, 2022

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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF EMANUEL COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA

IN RE: ESTATE OF

CHARLOTTE KAY HORNE, ESTATE NO. 22E0115

DECEASED

PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION

NOTICE

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

TINA MARIE HADDEN has petitioned to be appointed administrator of the estate of

CHARLOTTE KAY HORNE 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 SEPTEMBER 12, 2022.

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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NOTICE OF PRITION TO CHANGE NAME

Notice is hereby given that, the undersigned, filed her Petition in the Superior Court of Emanuel County, Georgia, on the 9th day of August 2022, praying for a change in the name of Petitioner form MARY EVANS KEY SMITH to EVANS KEY SMITH. Notice is hereby given pursuant to law to any interested or affected party to appear in said Court and file objections to such name change. Objections must be filed with said Court within thirty (30) days of the filing of said Petition.

This 8th day of August

__________________

MARY EVANS KEY SMITH

Sidney B. Shepherd

Shepherd, Gary, & McWhorter

Attorneys at Law

P.O. Box 99,

Swainsboro, GA 30401

Telephone No. 478-237-7551

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IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF EMANUEL COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA

IN THE INTEREST OF:

S.N. SEX: F DOB: 04/26/2012 CASE #

A.N. SEX: M DOB: 01/12/2011

CHILDREN UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE

NOTICE OF SUMMONS

TO: HEATHER NICOLE WARE, ANTHONY DEWAYNE NICHOLS, and Any Unknown biological, legal, and/or putative father of the above-named children born to Heather Nicole Ware at Doctor’s Hospital in Augusta, Richmond County, Georgia and East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro, 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 _____August 11_____________ , 2022, 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 _10th_ day of November _, 2022 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 October 27th , 2022_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 child and will not be entitled to object to the termination of your rights to the child unless, within thirty days of receipt of this notice, you file:

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

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 ___________________, 2022.

______________________________

Clerk, Emanuel County Juvenile Court

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NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS STATE OF GEORGIA

COUNTY OF EMANUEL

IN RE: ESTATE OF CHARLES W. STEWART, DECEASED

All creditors of the Estate of Charles W. Stewart, Deceased, late of Emanuel County, Georgia, are hereby notified to render their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to said Estate are required to make immediate payment to me.

This 12th day of August, 2022.

Publication Dates: August 17, 24, 31 and September 7, 2022

Era M. Stewart, Executor of the Estate

of Charles W. Stewart, Deceased

Stephen T. Rushing, Attorney at Law,

Post Office Box 327, Statesboro, Georgia 30459

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF ENAMUEL COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA

Nancy Ann Jennings

Plaintiff, Civil Action No. 22CV173

v.

Dennis Jennings

Defendant.

NOTICE OF SUMMONS SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

TO: DENNIS JENNINGS, Defendant Named Above:

You are hereby notified that the above-styled action seeking divorce [ state the relief sought]

Was filed against you in said court on August 11th, 2022, and that by reason of an order for service of summons by publication entered by the court on August 11th, 2022 you are hereby commanded and required to file with the clerk of said court and serve upon Nancy Jennings, plaintiff, whose address is 113 Augusta Rd. Garfield, Georgia 30429, an answer to the complaint within sixty (60) days of the date of the order for service by publication. If you fail to do so, judgement by default will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the complaint.

Witness the Honorable Robert S. Reeves, Judge of said Court.

This the 11th day of August, 2022

_________________________

Clerk of Superior Court

Emanuel , County

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STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF EMANUEL

IN RE: ESTATE OF VANDILLA S. GAY, DECEASED

All creditors of the Estate of Vandilla S. Gay, deceased, late of Emanuel County, are hereby notified to render their demands to Richard M. McNeely, attorney for Kevin Bobby Gay, Executor of the Vandilla S. Gay 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 17th day of August, 2022.

RICHARD M. MCNEELY,

Attorney for Kevin Bobby Gay

Executor of the Vandilla S. Gay 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 BURKE COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA

CIVIL ACTION FILE NO. 2022 A 0007

IN THE INTERST OF:

ALYSSA MARIE JORDAN,

A CHILD

TO: JOSEPH ANDREW JORDAN, SR and ELIZABETH ANN JORDANY you are hereby notified that on the 14th day of June 2022, LISA JOLENE STORY and REX ALLEN STORY, JR. filed a Petition to adopt ALYSSA MARIE JORDAN, daughter of JOSEPH ANDREW JORDAN, SR and ELIZABETH ANN JORDAN. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 19-8-10(c), you are hereby notified that you may lose all rights to the child unless, you show cause, if you can, on the 24th day of October 2022 at 10:00 a.m. o’clock a.m., before the Honorable Jesse C. Stone, Judge of Superior Court at the Augusta Judicial Center, 735 James Brown Blvd, Augusta, GA 30901, Court Room 2B, why said adoption should not be granted.

WITNESS, the Present Honorable Daniel J. Craig, John Flythe, Ashley Wright, Jesse C. Stone, Amanda N. Heath, Judges of Superior Court of Burke County, Georgia.

This 17th day of August 2022.

Radeta G. Smith, Clerk of Superior Court

Burke County, Georgia

_____________________________________

PRESENTED BY:

Stephen H. Hagler, Attorney for the Petitioners

Georgia Bar # 316880

4070 Columbia Road

Martinez, Georgia 30907

Telephone: (706) 860-9060

Facsimile: (706) 855-7844

E-mail: shagler@haglerlaw.net

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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF EMANUEL COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA

IN RE: ESTATE OF

FRANK EDWARD HALL, ESTATE NO. 22E0124

DECEASED

PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION

NOTICE

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

HEIDI HALL has petitioned to be appointed administrator of the estate of FRANK EDWARD HALL 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 SEPTEMBER 26, 2022.

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

MAMIE CHRISTINE BROWN, ESTATE NO. 22E0125

DECEASED

PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION

NOTICE

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

CAROLE ELAINE BROWN STEPNEY has petitioned to be appointed administrator of the estate of MAMIE CHRISTINE BROWN 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 SEPTEMBER 26, 2022.

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 LARRY LEON MARTIN, DECEASED

All creditors of the Estate of Larry Leon Martin, Deceased, late of Emanuel County, are hereby notified to render their demands to Richard M. McNeely, attorney for Martha Ann H. Martin, Executor of the Larry Leon Martin 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 25th day of August, 2022.

RICHARD M. MCNEELY,

Attorney for Martha Ann H. Martin

Executor of the Larry Leon Martin 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 LARRY LEON MARTIN, DECEASED

All creditors of the Estate of Larry Leon Martin, Deceased, late of Emanuel County, are hereby notified to render their demands to Richard M. McNeely, attorney for Martha Ann H. Martin, Executor of the Larry Leon Martin 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 25th day of August, 2022.

RICHARD M. MCNEELY,

Attorney for Martha Ann H. Martin

Executor of the Larry Leon Martin Estate

Richard M. McNeely, P.C.

P. O. Box 767

Swainsboro, Georgia 30401

(478) 237-4225

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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 ROBERT ANDREW RUFFING to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS INC. AS GRANTEE, AS NOMINEE FOR NATIONS LENDING CORPORATION. , dated September 11, 2020, recorded September 18, 2020, in Deed Book 502, Page 670, Emanuel County, Georgia Records, said Security Deed having been given to secure a Note of even date in the original principal amount of Ninety Thousand Nine Hundred Nine and 00/100 dollars ($90,909.00), with interest thereon as provided for therein, said Security Deed having been last sold, assigned and transferred to Nations Lending Corporation, 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 October, 2022, all property described in said Security Deed including but not limited to the following described property:

ALL THAT REAL ESTATE SITUATED AND BEING IN THE COUNTY OF EMANUEL, STATE OF GEORGIA, AND IN THE CITY OFSWAINSBORO, 53RD G.M. DISTRICT, AND BEING MORE FULLY, ACCURATELY AND COMPLETELY DESCRIBED BY PLAT MADEBY J.D. MCLEOD, C.S., ON MARCH 19, 1956, WHICH PLAT IS RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE SUPERIORCOURT OF EMANUEL COUNTY, GEORGIA, IN DEED BOOK 1, PAGE 56. SAID PROPERTY FACING THE NORTH SIDE OFMORING STREET A DISTANCE OF ONE HUNDRED (100) FEET AND BEING BOUNDED, NOW OR FORMERLY, AS FOLLOWS:ON THE NORTH BY LANDS OF MR. AND MRS. FLANDERS PEEBLES; ON THE SOUTH BY MORING STREET; ON THE WEST BY

LANDS OF MRS. R.L. COLEMAN, MRS. M.G. MORRIS AND LANDS OF MR. AND MRS. PEEBLES.

Said legal description being controlling, however the property is more commonly known as 550 W MORING ST, SWAINSBORO, GA 30401.

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 ROBERT ANDREW RUFFING, 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: LoanCare, LLC, Loss Mitigation Dept., 3637 Sentara Way, Virginia Beach, VA 23452, Telephone Number: 800-909-9525. 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.

NATIONS LENDING CORPORATION

as Attorney in Fact for

ROBERT ANDREW RUFFING

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. LNC-22-03662-1

Ad Run Dates 09/07/2022, 09/14/2022, 09/21/2022, 09/28/2022

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STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF EMANUEL

NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER

Under and by virtue of the power of sale granted by Ellie Bruce Spearman ("Grantor") to Queensborough National Trust and Bank Company ("Grantee") in that certain Deed to Secure Debt dated January 11, 2012, and recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Emanuel County, Georgia, in Deed Book 363, Page(s) 353, et seq., further modified by that certain Modification Agreement dated August 23, 2013, and recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Emanuel County, Georgia, in Deed Book 390, Page(s) 371, et seq. further modified by that certain Modification of Deed to Secure Debt dated July 6, 2017, and recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Emanuel County, Georgia, in Deed Book 450, Page(s) 453, et seq., Grantee will offer for sale at public outcry before the Courthouse Door, in Emanuel County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale on the First Tuesday in October 2022, being October 4, 2022, for CASH to the highest bidder, the purchaser paying the transfer tax, all costs of preparing and recording a deed of conveyance, ad valorem taxes and all other assessments or liens against the property, if any, the following-described properties, to-wit:

SEE “EXHIBIT A” ATTACHED HERETO

The above-referenced Deed to Secure Debt was given to secure an indebtedness evidenced by a Promissory Note in the original principal amount of ELEVEN THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED NINE AND 43/100 DOLLARS ($11,709.43) with interest thereon, and also any renewals, extensions, or modifications of any such indebtedness in whole or in part and all future advances that were made by Grantee.

The indebtedness secured by said Deed to Secure Debt has been and is again declared due and payable in full because of, among other events of default, the failure of Ellie Bruce Spearman to make payments when due in the manner provided in the Promissory Note. The indebtedness remaining in default, the sale will be made for the purpose of applying the proceeds thereof to the payment of the indebtedness secured by the said Deed to Secure Debt, accrued interest thereon, expenses of the sale, attorneys' fees (notice of intention to collect attorneys' fees having been given) and all other sums secured by the Deed to Secure Debt, and the remainder, if any, shall be applied as provided by said Deed to Secure Debt and by law.

To the best of the undersigned's knowledge and belief, the property described on “Exhibit A” is in the possession of ELLIE BRUCE SPEARMAN, or a tenant or tenants. The property is more commonly known as 449 J M SPEARMAN ROAD, ADRIAN, GEORGIA 31002. Said property will be sold as the property of ELLIE BRUCE SPEARMAN and subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but are not yet due and payable), any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, zoning ordinances, covenants, all liens, encumbrances, easements, restrictions or other matters of record that may have priority over said Deed to Secure Debt, if any. The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U. S. Bankruptcy Code, and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the Loan with the holder of the Deed to Secure Debt.

In compliance with Official Code of Georgia Section 44-124-162.2, Grantee hereby states that the person with full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the security deed with the debtor is Mr. Tom Watson, whose address is 113 East Broad Street, Louisville, Georgia 30434 and whose telephone number is 478-625-2021. However, this statement does not imply that Grantee will in fact agree to negotiate, amend and modify the terms of the security deed. QUEENSBOROUGH NATIONAL TRUST AND BANK COMPANY, James C. Overstreet, Jr., KLOSINSKI OVERSTREET, LLP, 1229 Augusta West Parkway, Augusta, Georgia 30909, Tel: 706-863-2255.

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STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF EMANUEL

NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER

Under and by virtue of the power of sale granted by Ellie Bruce Spearman ("Grantor") to Queensborough National Trust and Bank Company ("Grantee") in that certain Deed to Secure Debt dated February 4, 2009, and recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Emanuel County, Georgia, in Deed Book 321, Page(s) 276, et seq., further modified by that certain Modification Agreement dated August 23, 2013, and recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Emanuel County, Georgia, in Deed Book 340, Page(s) 369, et seq., Grantee will offer for sale at public outcry before the Courthouse Door, in Emanuel County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale on the First Tuesday in October 2022, being October 4, 2022, for CASH to the highest bidder, the purchaser paying the transfer tax, all costs of preparing and recording a deed of conveyance, ad valorem taxes and all other assessments or liens against the property, if any, the following-described properties, to-wit:

SEE “EXHIBIT A” ATTACHED HERETO

The above-referenced Deed to Secure Debt was given to secure an indebtedness evidenced by a Promissory Note in the original principal amount of SIXTEEN THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED TWENTY FIVE 00/100 DOLLARS ($16,125.00) with interest thereon, and also any renewals, extensions, or modifications of any such indebtedness in whole or in part and all future advances that were made by Grantee.

The indebtedness secured by said Deed to Secure Debt has been and is again declared due and payable in full because of, among other events of default, the failure of ELLIE BRUCE SPEARMAN to make payments when due in the manner provided in the Promissory Note. The indebtedness remaining in default, the sale will be made for the purpose of applying the proceeds thereof to the payment of the indebtedness secured by the said Deed to Secure Debt, accrued interest thereon, expenses of the sale, attorneys' fees (notice of intention to collect attorneys' fees having been given) and all other sums secured by the Deed to Secure Debt, and the remainder, if any, shall be applied as provided by said Deed to Secure Debt and by law.

To the best of the undersigned's knowledge and belief, the property described on “Exhibit A” is in the possession of ELLIE BRUCE SPEARMAN, or a tenant or tenants. The property is more commonly known as 2.81 AC POLLY CIRCLE, ADRIAN, GA 31002. Said property will be sold as the property of ELLIE BRUCE SPEARMAN and subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but are not yet due and payable), any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, zoning ordinances, covenants, all liens, encumbrances, easements, restrictions or other matters of record that may have priority over said Deed to Secure Debt, if any. The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U. S. Bankruptcy Code, and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the Loan with the holder of the Deed to Secure Debt.

In compliance with Official Code of Georgia Section 44-124-162.2, Grantee hereby states that the person with full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the security deed with the debtor is Mr. Tom Watson, whose address is 113 East Broad Street, Louisville, Georgia 30434 and whose telephone number is 478-625-2021. However, this statement does not imply that Grantee will in fact agree to negotiate, amend and modify the terms of the security deed. Queensborough National Trust and Bank Company, James C. Overstreet, Jr., KLOSINSKI OVERSTREET, LLP, 1229 Augusta West Parkway, Augusta, Georgia 30909, Tel: 706-863-2255.

“EXHIBIT A”

All that tract or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the 395th G.M. District of Emanuel County, Georgia, containing 2.812 acres of land as shown on a plat prepared by George William Donaldson, Surveyor, dated September 2, 2008 and recorded in Plat Book 22, Page 61 of the Records of the Clerk of Superior Court of

Emanuel County, Georgia. Said plat is by express reference 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 Northwest by County Road 164, also known as J.M. Spearman Road; on the Northeast by property of Bruce Spearman; on the Southeast by property of Jennie Spearman Hodges; and on the Southwest by Polly Circle, also known as County Road 167.Map and Parcel No.: 023 006A

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NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS GEORGIA, EMANUEL COUNTY

All creditors of the estate of David A. Haley, 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 30th day of August, 2022.

Wilbur Vincent Haley, Executor of the Estate of

David A. Haley, 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 J. W. Youmans a/k/a James W. Youmans, 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 30th day of August, 2022.

Linda Sue Kingery, Executrix of the Estate of

J. W. Youmans, aka James W. Youmans, 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 Mae B. Bailey, 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 31st day of August, 2021.

John Allen Bailey, Executor of the Estate of

Mae B. Bailey, 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

SAMUEL RICHARD THOMPSON, ESTATE NO. 22E0128

DECEASED

PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION

NOTICE

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

RICHARD SETH THOMPSON has petitioned to be appointed administrator of the estate of SAMUEL RICHARD THOMPSON 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 OCTOBER 3, 2022.

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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NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS GEORGIA, EMANUEL COUNTY

All creditors of the estate of Wilder Dale Kirkland, 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 31st day of August, 2022.

Donnie Ray Kirkland, Executor of the Estate of

Wilder Dale Kirkland, 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

TONY SWAIN FOSKEY, ESTATE NO. 22E0129

DECEASED

PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION

NOTICE

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

LAINE ALYCE SPRIGGS has petitioned to be appointed administrator of the estate of TONY SWAIN FOSKEY, 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 OCTOBER 3, 2022.

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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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF 500,000 GALLON ELEVATED WATER TANK GEFA DWSRF 202008

FOR THE CITY OF SWAINSBORO, GEORGIA

Sealed proposals will be received by City of Swainsboro, Georgia at City Hall, P.O. Box 600 or 101 West Main Street, (Shipping Address Only – No Mail Received at Street Address) Swainsboro, Georgia 30401 until 2:00 p.m. local time, Thursday, October 6, 2022 at which time and place they will be publicly opened and read. No submitted bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids for a period of sixty (60) days.

All Bidders must have a State of Georgia Utility Contractor License and must employ a state “Utility Manager” certificate holder who will have oversight of all the work.

The work to be done consists of furnishing all materials, equipment and labor for the

construction of: 500,000 gallon elevated water tank complete with appurtenances. Time allotted for construction is 300 consecutive calendar days for substantial completion and 330 days for final completion.

Proposals for the complete work in one general contract shall be made on the proposal form provided and shall contain prices in words and figures for the work bid on.

The project is proposed to be funded with a State Revolving Fund loan. All SRF and American Iron and Steel Special Conditions requirements apply.

All proposals shall be accompanied by a Bid Bond drawn in favor of the City of Swainsboro, in the amount of at least 10% of the lump sum bid for the complete work; such Bid Bond representing that the Bidder, if awarded the contract, will promptly enter into a contract and furnish Performance Bond and Payment Bond as provided by law and approved by the Attorney for the City of Swainsboro. Each bond shall be equal to 100% of the contract amount. The Bid Bond shall be forfeited to the City of Swainsboro as liquidated damages if the Bidder fails to execute the contract and provide Performance and Payment Bonds within 10 days after being notified that he has been awarded the contract. Drawings and Specifications are open to public inspection at the office of the City of Swainsboro and at the offices of Turnipseed Engineers in Augusta and Atlanta, Georgia. Copies of the plans and specifications may be obtained from Turnipseed Engineers, 4210 Columbia Road, Building 3, Augusta, Georgia 30907, upon receipt of $250. Additional reduced drawings are available for $125. Digital copies of the documents are not available.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS AB-2 GBT/DOC MCS 06/20 Swainsboro/192284

Upon receipt of all documents in undamaged condition within 30 days after the date of opening of bids, half of the deposit will be refunded. The difference between the deposit and the amount refunded represents the cost of reproduction. No refund will be made for documents received after 30 days or in damaged condition. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities.

CITY OF SWAINSBORO, GEORGIA

By: Greg Bennett, Mayor

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF I-16 INDUSTRIAL PARK PUMP STATIONS NO. 1 AND 2 for the EMANUEL COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Sealed proposals will be received by the Emanuel County Development Authority at 102 South Main Street, Swainsboro, Georgia, 30401 until 3:30 p.m. local time, Thursday, October 6, 2022 at which time and place they will be publicly opened and read. No submitted bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids for a period of 60 days. All Bidders must have a State of Georgia Utility Contractor License and must employ a state “Utility Manager” certificate holder who will have oversight of all the work. The work to be done consists of furnishing all materials, equipment and labor for the construction of: Construction of 2 duplex raw sewage pump stations and corrosion inhibitor systems including site work, wetwell, piping, fencing, access drive, electrical, pumps, painting and all appurtenances. Time allotted for construction is 240 consecutive calendar days for substantial completion and 270 days for final completion. Proposals for the complete work in one general contract shall be made on the proposal form provided and shall contain prices in words and figures for the work bid on. All proposals shall be accompanied by a Bid Bond drawn in favor of the Emanuel County Development Authority, in the amount of at least 10% of the lump sum bid for the complete work; such Bid Bond representing that the Bidder, if awarded the contract, will promptly enter into a contract and furnish Performance Bond and Payment Bond as provided by law and approved by the Attorney for the Emanuel County Development Authority. Each bond shall be equal to 100% of the contract amount. The Bid Bond shall be forfeited to the Emanuel County Development Authority as liquidated damages if the Bidder fails to execute the contract and provide Performance and Payment Bonds within 10 days after being notified that he has been awarded the contract. Drawings and Specifications are open to public inspection at the office of the Emanuel County Development Authority and at the offices of Turnipseed Engineers in Augusta and Atlanta, Georgia. Copies of the plans and specifications may be obtained from Turnipseed Engineers, 4210 Columbia Road, Building 3, Augusta, Georgia 30907, upon receipt of $250. Additional reduced drawings are available for $125. Digital copies of the documents are not available. ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS AB-2 GBT/DOC MCS 05/19 ECDA/152000.002B Upon receipt of all documents in undamaged condition within 30 days after the date of opening of bids, half of the deposit will be refunded. The difference between the deposit and the amount refunded represents the cost of reproduction. No refund will be mad for documents received after 30 days or in damaged condition. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities. Emanuel County Development Authority

By: Jack Bareford, President