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STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF EMANUEL

IN RE: ESTATE OF WILLIAM FOWLER DEVANE, DECEASED.

All creditors of the estate of William Fowler DeVane, deceased, late of Emanuel County, are hereby notified to render their demands to Richard M. McNeely, attorney for Vanessa H. DeVane, Executor of the William Fowler DeVane 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 29th day of June, 2026.

Richard M. McNeely,

Attorney for Vanessa H. DeVane,

Executor of the Wiliam Fowler DeVane 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 COLON HENRY, DECEASED.

All creditors of the estate of Colon Henry, deceased, late of Emanuel County, are hereby notified to render their demands to Richard M. McNeely, attorney for Teresa Henry Dixon, Executor of the Colon Henry 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 1st day of July, 2026.

Richard M. McNeely,

Attorney for Teresa Henry Dixon

Executor of the Colon Henry 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 Oliver Raford Coleman, decedent, late of Emanuel County, are hereby notified to render in their demands to Morgan M. Boulineau, Attorney, Cadle & Boulineau, 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 8th day of July, 2026.

Raeanna Coleman and Holly Annette Stark, Co-Executrixes of the Estate of Oliver Raford Coleman, decedent

Cadle & Boulineau, P.C.

P.O. Box 68

Swainsboro, GA 30401

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STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF EMANUEL

IN RE: ESTATE OF JACKSON D. BAREFORD, SR., DECEASED.

All creditors of the estate of Jackson D. Bareford, Sr., deceased, late of Emanuel County, are hereby notified to render their demands to Richard M. McNeely, attorney for Nathaniel L. Bareford, Executor of the Jackson D. Bareford, Sr., 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 7th day of July, 2026.

Richard M. McNeely,

Attorney for Nathaniel L. Bareford,

Executor of the Jackson D. Bareford, Sr., 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

LOYE ERVIN JOHNSON JR., DECEASED

ESTATE NO. 26E0034

PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION NOTICE

TO: TRAVIS L. JOHNSON, STEPHEN W. JOHNSON, ERVIN N. JOHNSON and whom it may concern:

MICHELLE JOHNSON has petitioned to be appointed administrator of the estate of LOYE ERVIN JOHNSON JR. 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 August 7, 2026.

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.

J. Chase Sherrod

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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N THE PROBATE COURT OF EMANUEL COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA

IN RE: ESTATE OF

ANNETTE K. WILSON, DECEASED

ESTATE NO. 26E0087

PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION NOTICE

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

BILLY WAYNE WILSON has to be appointed administrator of the estate of ANNETTE K. WILSON 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 August 17, 2026.

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.

J. Chase Sherrod

Judge of the Probate Court

By: Jeanie Hooks

Clerk of the Probate Court

P. O. Box 70Swainsboro, Ga. 30401

Address

(478) 237-7091

Telephone Number

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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE UNDER POWER OF SALE NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER CONTAINED IN SECURITY DEED STATE OF GEORGIA, COUNTY OF EMANUEL Pursuant to a power of sale contained in a certain security deed executed by BRIAN E JOHNSON A/K/A BRIAN EDWARD JOHNSON, hereinafter referred to as Grantor, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), as mortgagee, as nominee for AgSouth Farm Credit, ACA, as agent/nominee for AgSouth FLCA or PCA as their interests may appear its successors and assigns, dated March 12, 2018, and recorded on March 19, 2018 in Deed Book 461, beginning at page 452, of the deed records of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Emanuel County, Georgia, and by virtue of a default under the terms of said security deed, and the related note, the undersigned attorney-in-fact for the aforesaid Grantor (which attorney-in-fact is the present holder of said security deed and note secured thereby) will sell at public outcry before the door of the courthouse in Emanuel County, Georgia, or at such place as has or may be lawfully designated as an alternative location, within the legal hours of sale, for cash, to the highest bidder on the first Tuesday in September, 2026, all property described in said security deed including but not limited to the following described property: All that tract or parcel of land situate, lying and being in the 58th G. M. District of Emanuel County, Georgia, containing 5.06 acres as shown on a plat prepared by George William Donaldson, Surveyor, dated January 18, 2010 and recorded in Plat Book 22, Page 152, of the records of Clerk Superior Court of Emanuel County, Georgia. Said plat is hereby incorporated herein for a more full, complete and accurate description. Said tract or parcel of land being bounded as shown on the plat as follows: On the North by County Road 252, also known as the Old Kenfield Road; On the East, South and West by land of Beverly Johnson. Said property may more commonly be known as 797 OLD KENFIELD ROAD, TWIN CITY, GA 30471 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 be subject to the following items which may affect the title: 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, and all other matters of record superior to the said Security Deed. The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Security Deed. LoanCare, LLC is the entity with full authority to negotiate, amend and modify the terms of the Note and Security Deed, and it may be contacted at: Address: 3637 Sentara Way, Suite 303, Virginia Beach, VA 23452 Phone: 757-893-1300 To the best of the undersigned's knowledge and belief, the party in possession of the property is believed to be BRIAN E JOHNSON A/K/A BRIAN EDWARD JOHNSON or tenant(s). AgFirst Farm Credit Bank, as Transferee, Assignee, and Secured Creditor As attorney-in-fact for the aforesaid Grantor Please note that if any borrower or obligor has received a discharge in a bankruptcy case filed under Title 11 of the United States Code, no personal liability will arise from this foreclosure action against that individual. This foreclosure action is being pursued solely against the real property to enforce the lien created by the Security Instrument. Respectfully, Marinosci Law Group, P.C. 16415 Addison Road, Suite 725 Addison, TX 75001 (401) 234-9200 (401) 398-2594 THIS 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 A-FN4881569 08/05/2026, 08/12/2026, 08/19/2026, 08/26/2026

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This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER GEORGIA, EMANUEL COUNTY

Under and by virtue of Power of Sale contained in Security Deed from Jimmy Lee Anthony and Mary Lee Anthony to 21st Mortgage Corporation, dated April 8, 2025, filed for record April 10, 2025, recorded at Deed Book 586, Page 470, Emanuel County, Georgia Records, in the original principal

amount of $132,671.50, aforesaid records to secure the obligations of Grantor to Lender as set forth in a Promissory Note (“Note”) of even date as amended, modified, or revised from time to time, 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 at EMANUEL COUNTY, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in September 2026, the following described property:

All those lots or parcels of land, together with any improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the 53rd G.M. District of Emanuel County, City of Swainsboro, being shown and designated as Parcel 2B, containing 1.235 acres on a Plat of Survey prepared by George William Donaldson, Surveyor, dated May 13, 2021, which is recorded in Plat Book 23, Page 568, of the records of the Clerk of Superior Court of Emanuel County, Georgia, which is incorporated herein by reference for a more full, complete and accurate description of said property. Said property is bounded, now or formerly as follows: North by Gumlog Road; East by Parcel 2A, shown on said Plat; South by property of Watson Lake Investments, LLC; and on the West by Parcel 3 shown on said Plat.

This is the same property conveyed to Jimmy Lee Anthony from Mojo Bennett Enterprises by Warranty Deed dated May 21, 2021, and recorded in Deed Book 516, Page 321, Emanuel County Clerk of Courts.

This property is shown on Emanuel County Map/Parcel No. 075-322.

The aforesaid plat and the description therein are hereby incorporated herein and made a part of the above description.

Said legal description is controlling however, the property is commonly known as 689 Gum Log Road, Swainsboro, GA 30401

Map and Parcel #075-329 or 075-322

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 attorneys’ fees and 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 to said property: all zoning ordinances; matters which would be disclosed by an accurate survey or by inspection of the property; any outstanding taxes, including but not limited to, ad valorem taxes, which constitute liens upon said property; special assessments; and all outstanding bills for public utilities which constitute liens upon said property; To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is Jimmy Lee Anthony and Mary Lee Anthony and /or tenant(s).

The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the United States Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Security Deed. 21ST Mortgage Corporation aka 21st Century Mortgage Corporation, and its counsel are acting as debt collectors. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

21ST MORTGAGE CORPORATION, as Attorney-in-Fact for Jimmy Lee Anthony and Mary Lee Anthony.

Contact: Jason Godwin

Godwin Law Group

3985 Steve Reynolds Blvd, Bldg D

Norcross, GA 30093

Phone: 470-427-2683

Email: jgodwin@godwinlawgroup.com

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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF EMANUEL COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA

IN RE: ESTATE OF

LIVIA J. SULLIVAN, DECEASED

ESTATE NO. 26E0089

PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION NOTICE

TO: CARL R. KELLEY, LUKE SULLIVAN, ASHLEY LOVE, HOLLY SCHOEN and to whom it may concern:

RHETT B. KELLEY has petitioned to be appointed administrator of the estate of LIVIA J. SULLIVAN 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 August 31, 2026.

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.

J. Chase Sherrod

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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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF EMANUEL COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA

IN RE: ESTATE OF

FIDEL EMILIANO REYES ZAVALA, MINOR

ESTATE NO. 26E0061

NOTICE

Date of second publication, if any August 12, 2026

TO: FIDEL GIOVANNI REYES BECERRA and to all interested parties:

You are hereby notified that EFRAIN R. ZAVALA and CHRISTY F. ZAVALA has filed a Petition seeking to be appointed temporary guardians of the above-named Minor. All objections to the Petition to the appointment of a temporary guardian or the appointment of the Petitioners as temporary guardians, must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections, and be filed with this Court no later than fourteen (14) days after this notice is mailed, or ten (10) days after this notice is personally served upon you, or ten (10) days after the second publication of this notice if you are served by publication. All objections should be sworn to before a notary public or Georgia 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.

NOTE: If a natural guardian files a timely objection to the creation of the temporary guardianship, the Petition will be dismissed. If a natural guardian files an objection to the appointment of the Petitioners as guardians, or if a parent who is not a natural guardian files an objection to the Petition, a hearing on the matter shall be scheduled at a later date. If no objection is filed, the Petition may be granted without a hearing.

J. Chase Sherrod

Judge of the Probate Court

By: Jeanie Hooks

Clerk of the Probate Court

P. O. Box 70

Address

Swainsboro, Ga. 30401

(478) 237-7091

Telephone Number

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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF EMANUEL COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA

IN RE: ESTATE OF

NYKERIA LANIYA JOHNSON, DECEASED

ESTATE NO. 26E0093

PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION NOTICE

TO: ALL INTERESTED and to whom it may concern:

DAVID JOHNSON JR. & TAHARA JOHNSON has petitioned to be appointed administrator of the estate of NYKERIA LANIYA JOHNSON 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 August 31, 2026.

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.

J. Chase Sherrod

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