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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 BRIAN KEITH EDGE to DURDEN BANKING COMPANY, INC., P.O. BOX 160, TWIN CITY, GA 30471, dated January 9, 2023, and recorded in Deed Book 547, pages 472-475, 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 June, 2026, to wit: June 2, 2026, the following described property:

All that tract or parcel of land lying, situate and being in the City of Adrian, 1748th G.M. District of Emanuel County, Georgia, designated as Lots 5, 6, and 7, Block A of Adrian Housing Subdivision, fronting on the Northeastern side of Gill Street a/k/a Gil Street, as shown on plat of survey made by C.L. Gillis, Sr., Surveyor, dated August 10, 1966, which is recorded in the Office of Clerk, Emanuel Superior Court in Plat Book 4, page 14, to which reference is made as a part of this description. LESS AND EXCEPT: A portion of Lot #7, measuring 40 feet by 50 feet, as shown on a plat of survey made by Billy Flanders dated February 18, 1987, which is recorded in the Office of Clerk, Emanuel Superior Court in Plat Book 13, page 310. Said property is bounded now or formerly as follows: Northwest by lands of Jonas L. Whitley and lands of Henry K. Flanders and Deidre T. Flanders, as shown on a plat of survey made by Billy Flanders dated February 18, 1987, which is recorded in the Office of Clerk, Emanuel Superior Court in Plat Book 13, page 310; Northeast by lands of Henry K. Flanders and Deidre T. Flanders, as shown on a plat of survey made by Billy Flanders dated February 18, 1987, which is recorded in the Office of Clerk, Emanuel Superior Court in Plat Book 13, page 310, other lands of Henry K. Flanders and Deidre T. Flanders, and lands of Elesia Lawson Ricks; Southeast by lands of NV Properties, LLC and lands of Whitney J. Calhoun; and Southwest by Gill Street a/k/a Gil Street.

Said property is the same as that conveyed by a Warranty Deed dated January 9, 2023, from Charles N. Rowland to Brian Keith Edge, which is recorded in the Office of Clerk, Emanuel Superior Court in Deed Book 547, pages 470-471.

Said property is the same as that conveyed by a Warranty Deed dated June 1, 2006 from Pearl Rowland Family Trust, acting by and through all of its Trustees to wit: Charles N. Rowland, Patricia R. Hairr, Dianne R. Jackson, Joan R. Irvin, and Sandra R. Anderson, acting by and through her Attorney in Fact, Patricia R. Hairr, and Patricia R. Hairr, Dianne R. Jackson, Joan R. Irvin, and Sandra R. Anderson, acting by and through her attorney in fact Patricia R. Hairr to Charles N. Rowland, which is recorded in the Office of Clerk, Emanuel Superior Court in Deed Book 270, pages 170-172.

Said property is designated in 2026 by the Emanuel County Tax Assessors as Map and Parcel #AD3-010.

Said Deed to Secure Debt was executed to secure a Note of even date in the original principal amount of $105,750.00, 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 306 GILL STREET, ADRIAN, GA 31002, 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: BRIAN KEITH EDGE, 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 BRIAN KEITH EDGE, P.O. BOX 160, TWIN CITY, GA 30471.

Morgan M. Boulineau

Attorney

Cadle & Boulineau, P.C.

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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NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER, EMANUEL COUNTY Pursuant to the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by Dale Carswell to Fleet National Bank dated 3/30/2001 and recorded in Deed Book 158 Page 54 Emanuel County, Georgia records; as last transferred to or acquired by JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, conveying the after described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of $41,325.00, with interest at the rate specified therein, there will be sold by the undersigned at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the Courthouse door of Emanuel County, Georgia (or such other area as designated by Order of the Superior Court of said county), within the legal hours of sale on June 2, 2026 (being the first Tuesday of said month unless said date falls on a Federal Holiday, in which case being the first Wednesday of said month), the following described property: ALL THAT CERTAIN LOT, TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE 1560TH G.M. DISTRICT OF EMANUEL COUNTY, GEORGIA, CONTAINING 1.00 ACRE, AND BEING FURTHER DESIGNATED AS LOT #20 OF THE OLD SWAINSBORO ROAD SUBDIVISION, ALL AS SHOWN BY THAT CERTAIN PLAT OF SURVEY DATED FEBRUARY 28, 2001 BY DONALD W. MARSH, GEORGIA REGISTERED LAND SURVEYOR, SAID PLAT BEING RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 18, PAGE 525, EMANUEL COUNTY RECORDS, TO WHICH PLAT AND THE RECORD THEREOF REFERENCE IS INCORPORATED HEREIN AND MADE A PART HEREOF SAID LOT OF LAND IS BOUNDED NOW OR FORMERLY AS FOLLOWS: ON THE NORTHEAST BY LANDS OF TWIN CITY PROPERTY, LLC; ON THE SOUTHEAST BY PARCEL #21 AS SHOWN ON SAID PLAT; ON THE SOUTHWEST BY OLD SWAINSBORO ROAD; AND ON THE NORTHWEST BY PARCEL #19 AS SHOWN ON SAID PLAT. TOGETHER WITH A SECURITY INTEREST IN THAT CERTAIN 1998 REDMAN ADVANTAGE MANUFACTURED HOME, SERIAL NUMBER 11432585AB, WHICH IS PERMANENTLY AFFIXED TO THE ABOVEDESCRIBED REALTY. The debt secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Security Deed. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in the Security Deed and by law, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given). Said property is commonly known as 388 Old Swainsboro Road, Twin City, GA 30471 together with all fixtures and personal property attached to and constituting a part of said property, if any. To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party (or parties) in possession of the subject property is (are): Estate/Heir(s) of Dale Carswell or tenant or tenants. JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA is the entity or individual designated, who shall have full authority to negotiate, amend and modify all terms of the mortgage. JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA Homeowner's Assistance Department 3415 Vision Drive Columbus, Ohio 43219 1-866-550-5705 Note, however, that such entity or individual is not required by law to negotiate, amend or modify the terms of the loan. 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) unpaid water or sewage bills that constitute a lien against the property whether due and payable or not yet due and payable and which may not be of record, (c) the right of redemption of any taxing authority, (d) any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, and (e) any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above. The sale will be conducted subject to (1) confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code; and (2) final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Security Deed. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 9-13-172.1, which allows for certain procedures regarding the rescission of judicial and non-judicial sales in the State of Georgia, the Deed Under Power and other foreclosure documents may not be provided until final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan as provided immediately above. JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association as agent and Attorney in Fact for Dale Carswell Aldridge Pite, LLP, Six Piedmont Center, 3525 Piedmont Road, N.E., Suite 700, Atlanta, Georgia 30305, (404) 994-7400. 1031-357A THIS LAW FIRM MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 1031-357A

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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 Rudolph Anthony, Jr. and Lakeitha T. Anthony AKA Lakeitha Anthony, to 21st Mortgage Corporation, dated March 18, 2025, filed for record March 19, 2025, recorded at Deed Book 585, Page 500, Emanuel County, Georgia Records, in the original principal amount of $128,748.90 of the aforesaid records. Said Security Deed being given 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 June 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. Incorporate herein by reference for a more full, complete and accurate description of said property. Said property is bounded now or formerly as follows: North hy 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.

Said property is a portion of that property identified by the Emanuel County, Tax Assessor's Office as Tax Map 075-062.

SUBJECT TO; Existing easements for public utilities rights of way and Agricultural Covenants if applicable.

This is the same property conveyed to Rudolph Anthony, Jr. from Jimmy Lee Anthony by Warranty Deed dated April 28, 2023 and recorded in Deed Book 553, Page 145, Emanuel County Clerk of Courts.

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. 075-329.

Said legal description is controlling however, the property is commonly known as 689 Gumlog Road, Swainsboro, Georgia 30401. PARCEL # 075 329

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 of Rudolph Anthony, Jr. and Lakeitha T. Anthony AKA Lakeitha 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 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 Rudolph Anthony, Jr. and Lakeitha T. Anthony AKA Lakeitha 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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NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER OF SECURITY DEED

STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF EMANUEL

Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in the Deed to Secure Debt from JOSEPH LEE BUDGETT AND RENARDO CARINE DANIELS, to ROBERT K. BELL, JR. INVESTMENTS, INC., dated June 19, 2024, and being recorded in Deed Book 575, pages 56-64, Emauel County, Georgia Records, given to secure one Note in the original amount of $59,100.00, the undersigned will sell, at public outcry, to the highest bidder for cash before the door of the Courthouse of Emanuel County, Georgia, during the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in JUNE 2026, the following described property to-wit:

All that lot or parcel of land lying, situate and being in the City of Twin City, 1560th G.M. District of Emanuel County, Georgia, and being Lot No. 21 of the Subdivision of property of John E. Whetsell, as shown by plat of said subdivision made by J. D. McLeod, Surveyor, dated May 4, 1971 and recorded in the Office of Clerk of Emanuel Superior Court in Plat Book 6, Page 56,andsaid lot fronts a distance of One-Hundred (100) feet on Elm Street and extends back between parallel lines a distance of One-Hundred-Fifty (150) feet and is bounded as follows: North by Elm Street; East and South by Lot NO. 27 of said subdivision. Said property is more particularly described by plat made by Walter K. Maupin, Surveyor, dated April 1, 1977, and recorded in the Office of Clerk, Emauel Superior Court, in Plat Book 8, Page 618, to which reference is made as a part of this description.

Together with all and singular all improvements now situate on said properties and all improvements that may hereafter become situate or moved to and on said properties: any improvements moved onto said properties become immediately part of the realties.

As described in Deed Book 105, Page 106. Further described as Map & Parcel T10 037.

Said tract of land is located on Bell Street, Emanuel County, Georgia and further known as Map/Parcel T10 037 in the Tax Assessor’s Office of Emanuel County, Georgia.

The indebtedness secured by said Deed to Secure Debt has been and is hereby declared due and payable in full by reason of default under the provisions of said Deed to Secure Debt and the terms of the Note secured thereby, and sale will be made for the purpose of applying the proceeds thereof to the payment of the indebtedness and interest thereon, attorney's fees and expenses of sale, and the balance, if any, shall be applied as provided by law.

To the best knowledge and belief of the Lender, said property will be sold as the property of JOSEPH LEE BUDGETT AND RENARDO CARINE DANIELS, and is being sold subject to any and all liens superior to this lien, outstanding ad valorem taxes, and easements, restrictions against the property, if any. The undersigned will execute a deed to the purchaser as authorized by the aforementioned debt deed.

This the 29th day of April, 2026.

Publication dates: May 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2026.

ROBERT K. BELL, JR. INVESTMENTS, INC. AS

ATTORNEY IN FACT FOR JOSEPH LEE BUDGETT

AND RENARDO CARINE DANIELS

BY: ROBERT K. BELL, JR., PRESIDENT

BRIANNA RUSHING MIGLIARA, ESQ.

TAULBEE, RUSHING, SNIPES,

MARSH & HODGIN, LLC

12 SIEBALD STREET

POST OFFICE BOX 327

STATESBORO, GEORGIA 30458

(912) 764-9055

THIS LAW FIRM IS COLLECTING A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

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STATE OF GEORGIA EMANUEL COUNTY

NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER

By virtue of the power of sale contained in that certain Deed to Secure Debt from Jerrod Markevis Corbett to Mount Vernon Bank filed for record, and recorded in Deed Book 536, Pages 31-39, and Deed Book 536, Pages 500-508, Clerk's Office Emanuel Superior Court Records, said Deed to Secure Debt having been given to secure a Note dated May 3, 2022, and said note or the renewal thereof now being in default 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 June, 2026, the property described as:

Tract One: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in the 50th G.M. District, Emanuel County, Georgia, being designated as Lot No. 2 and containing 16.48 acres, and being more particularly described on a plat of survey prepared by Grady Boney, Registered Land Surveyor, and recorded on March 17, 2022, in Plat Book 24, Page 51, Clerks Office Emanuel Superior Court. Said plat is incorporated herein and made a part hereof by reference.

Tract Two: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in the 50th G.M. District, Emanuel County, Georgia, being designated as Lot No. 3 and containing 25.82 acres, and being more particularly described on a plat of survey prepared by Grady Boney, Registered Land Surveyor, and recorded on March 17, 2022, in Plat Book 24, Page 51, Clerks Office Emanuel Superior Court. Said plat is incorporated herein and made a part hereof by reference.

Tract Three: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in the 50th G.M. District, Emanuel County, Georgia, being designated as Lot No. 4 and containing 37.73 acres, and being more particularly described on a plat of survey prepared by Grady Boney, Registered Land Surveyor, and recorded on March 17, 2022, in Plat Book 24, Page 51, Clerks Office Emanuel Superior Court. Said plat is incorporated herein and made a part hereof by reference.

THESE TRACTS ARE LESS AND EXCEPT 55.88 ACRES RELEASED AT DEED BOOK 574, PAGE 266, CLERK’S OFFICE EMANUEL SUPERIOR COURT.

The debt secured by said Deed to Secure Debt has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, non-payment of the monthly installments and lack of insurance on said loan. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, including attorney's fees.

A copy of this legal advertisement (Notice of Sale Under Power) which was sent to

The Forest-Blade has been mailed by certified mail, return receipt requested to Jerrod Markevis Corbett if required by Georgia Law, O.C.G.A. 44-14-162.1-4. The undersigned reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to continue the sale from day to day, and to withdraw said property from sale and subsequently to re-offer same in the event no reasonable bid is received and accepted.

Said property will be sold as the property of Jerrod Markevis Corbett subject to any and all unpaid taxes, assessments, general subdivision restrictions, if any, and other restrictions and easements of record, if any; and to the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, Jerrod Markevis Corbett is in possession of said property.

The proceeds of the sale will be used as follows:

(a) To pay the expense of said sale;

(b) To pay the sum secured by said deed;

(c) The balance to provided by law.

This 30 day of April, 2026.

Massie H. McIntyre, Massie McIntyre, P.C., P. O. Box 506, Vidalia, Georgia 30475, for Mount Vernon Bank as Attorney in Fact for Jerrod Markevis Corbett.

FILE NO. 27590

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF EMANUEL COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA

In Re: Shawna Cuyler and Wynter Payne

Civil Action File No. 26CV68

Minor child(ren)

NOTICE OF PETITION TO CHANGE NAME

GEORGIA, Emanuel County

Notice is hereby given that Shawna Cuyler, the undersigned, filed this petition to the Superior Court of Emanuel County, Georgia on the 5th day of March, 2026 praying for a change in the name of minor child(ren) from Wynter Lenae Payne to Wynter Lou Cuyler.

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.

This 5th day of March, 2026.

Shawna Cuyler

Petitioner pro se

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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF EMANUEL COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA

IN RE: ESTATE OF

RICHARD THOMAS HUFF, DECEASED

ESTATE NO. 26E0051

PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION NOTICE

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

THERESA MAE WILRIDGE has petitioned to be appointed administrator of the estate of RICHARD THOMAS HUFF 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 8, 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

RICKEY LEE YATES, DECEASED

ESTATE NO. 26E0052

PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION NOTICE

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

VICKI LORRAINE YATES has petitioned to be appointed administrator of the estate of RICKEY LEE YATES 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 8, 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

DON V. BISHOP, DECEASED

ESTATE NO. 26E0054

PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION NOTICE

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

DONALD CHASE BISHOP has petitioned to be appointed administrator of the estate of DON V BISHOP 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 8, 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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NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS GEORGIA, EMANUEL COUNTY

All creditors of the estate of Rilla W. Gibbons, 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 12th day of May, 2026.

Sharon D. Brown, Administratrix of the Estate of

Rilla W. Gibbons, decedent

Cadle & Boulineau, P.C.

P.O. Box 68

Swainsboro, GA 30401

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IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF EMANUEL COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA

IN THE INTEREST OF:

P.P. SEX: F

DOB: 10/21/2025

CASE# 26JV80

Minor Child Under the Age of 18.

NOTICE OF SUMMONS

TO: JORDAN LEE PIERONI, GALEN STERLING, and Any Unknown biological/legal/putative father of the above-named child born to Mother, JORDAN LEE PIERONI. P.P. was born at the 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 May 14, 2026, 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 _23rd day of July, 2026 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 July 9, 2026_at 10:00 a.m. in the Juvenile Court of EMANUEL County 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) 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 ___________________, 2026.

Clerk, Emanuel County Juvenile Court

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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF EMANUEL COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA

IN RE: ESTATE OF

JAMES HENRY DAVIS III, DECEASED

ESTATE NO. 26E0058

PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION NOTICE

TO: DOROTHY ANN DAVIS, ALL INTERESTED PARTIES, and to whom it may concern:

JEAN BLACK has petitioned to be appointed administrator of the estate of JAMES HENRY DAVIS III, 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 15, 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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APPLICATION TO REGISTER BUSINESS TO BE CONDUCTED UNDER A TRADE NAME

STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF EMANUEL

The undersigned hereby certifies that (they are) (it is) (she is) conducting a business in the City of Swainsboro, County of Emanuel, State of Georgia, under the name: Ellianos Coffee and the nature of the business is: Specialty Coffee Shop and that said business is composed of the following partnership: Bolar Coffee 1, LLC 514 Schley Street Douglas, GA 31533.