811627
NOTICE TO DEBTORS
AND CREDITORS
STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF ELBERT
All creditors of the estate of Billy Richard Gaines, deceased, late of Elbert 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 the undersigned.
This the 11th day of April, 2024.
/s/ Adam Brian Gaines
Paul Craft
Administrators of the Estate of
Billy Richard Gaines, Deceased
c/o RICHARD D. CAMPBELL, LLC
Post Office Box 117
5 N. Thomas Street
Elberton, GA 30635
706-283-5000
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811522
IN THE PROBATE COURT
OF ELBERT COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: Estate of Addie Bell Simpson, Deceased
Estate No. 2024-52
PETITION FOR LETTERS
OF ADMINISTRATION
NOTICE
TO: Whom it may concern
Willie James Cade has petitioned to be appointed administrator of the estate of Addie Bell Simpson, 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 May 13, 2024.
BE NOTIFIED FURTHER: 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.
/s/ Stephanie Hewell
Judge of the Probate Court
45 Forest Ave.
Elberton, GA 30635
706-283-2016
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810963
IN THE PROBATE COURT
OF ELBERT COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: Estate of Elsie Lola Butler, deceased
Estate No. 2020-15
NOTICE
For discharge from office and
all liability
IN RE: Petition for Discharge of Personal Representative
TO: Clara I. Grooms Estate, Elsie Butler Estate, Dustin Roberts Estate, Janice Roberts Estate and all other interested parties and to whom it may concern:
This is to notify you to file an objection, if there is any, to the above-referenced petition, in this Court on or before May 13, 2024.
BE NOTIFIED FURTHER: All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections. All objections should be sworn to before a notary public or before a probate court clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact probate court personnel for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed, a hearing will be scheduled at a later date. If no objections are filed, the petition may be granted without a hearing.
/s/ Stephanie Hewell
Judge of the Probate Court
45 Forest Ave.
Elberton, GA 30635
706-283-2016
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809791
NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER
STATE OF GEORGIA
ELBERT COUNTY
By virtue of a power of sale contained in a certain security deed from Drew S. Durham and Jack R. Durham Jr. to United States of America, acting through the Farmers Home Administration, United States Department of Agriculture and recorded in Deed Book 182, Page 442-445, Elbert County, Georgia records given to secure a note in the original amount of $48,000.00 with interest on the unpaid balance until paid, the following described property will be sold at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash at the courthouse door of ELBERT COUNTY, Georgia, or such other location within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in May, 2024, to wit: May 07, 2024, the following described property:
All that tract or parcel of land, with improvements thereon, lying and being in the 189th G.M. District of Elbert County, Georgia, containing 0.48 acre, more or less, and being known and designated as Lot 1 of the Old Ruckersville Road Subdivision, as more particularly described in a plat of survey prepared by Thomas Lynn Colbaugh, R.L.S., dated April 4, 1991, recorded in Plat Book 17, at Page 69, Elbert County, Georgia Records, said plat and-the recording thereof being expressly by reference incorporated herein and made a part of this description. Said property being bounded now or formerly as follows: On the Northeast by Lot 2 of said subdivision; on the Southeast by Lot 15 of said subdivision; on the South and West by the Church of Latter Day Saints; and on the North by the Old Ruckersville Road. This being a portion of the same property described in a Warranty Deed from T. Roscoe Fleming, et al to Robert M. Heard and E. Freeman Leverett, dated July 15, 1971, recorded in Deed Book 96, at Pages 829-830; in a Guardian`s Deed from T. Roscoe Fleming as guardian of property of Mrs. Beulah F. Adams to E. Freeman Leverett and Robert M. Heard, dated October 21, 1971, recorded in Deed Book 96, at Pages 831-832; and in a Guardian`s Deed from South Carolina National Bank of Charleston, Columbia Branch, as committee guardian for Ralph A. Fleming to E. Freeman Leverett and Robert M. Heard, dated February 7, 1972, recorded in Deed Book 97, at Pages 758-759, Elbert County, Georgia Records. Tax Parcel ID E22 080A.
Being real property commonly known as 1168 Willie Black Road, Elberton, GA 30635.
The debt secured by the above-referenced security deed has been declared due because of the default in the payment of said debt per the terms of the note and other possible defaults by the borrower or the successor thereto. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the debt and all expenses of this sale including attorney's fees (notice of intent to collect attorney's fees having been given).
Said sale will be made subject to the following items which may affect the title to said property: All restrictive covenants, easements and rights-of-way appearing of record, if any; all zoning ordinances; matters which would be disclosed by an accurate survey or by an inspection of the property; all outstanding or unpaid bills and assessments for street improvements, curbing, garbage, water, sewage and public utilities which may be liens upon said property; and any outstanding taxes, assessments and other liens superior to the security deed being foreclosed hereby.
To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the above-described property is in the possession of the borrower and/or other persons with the consent and acquiescence of the borrower.
Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 44-14-162.2, the name, address and telephone number of the person or entity who shall have full authority to negotiate, amend, or modify all terms of the above-described mortgage is as follows: Dawson's Management c/o USDA, 3775 Venture Drive, Duluth, GA 30096, 770-962-4981. The foregoing notwithstanding, nothing in O.C.G.A. Section 44-14-162.2 shall be construed to require The United States of America, acting through the Secretary of Agriculture to negotiate, amend, or modify the terms of the Security Deed described herein.
The United States of America,acting through the Secretary of Agriculture
as Attorney in Fact for
Drew S. Durham and
Jack R. Durham Jr.
Attorney Contact:
MILLER, GEORGE AND SUGGS, PLLC
3000 Langford Road, Building 100 Peachtree Corners, GA 30071
Phone: 404-793-1447
Fax: 404-738-1558
24GA414-0027
This communication is from a debt
collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
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808899
NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER
STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF ELBERT
Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Deed to Secure Debt given by Philip W. Hiott and Kayla M. Hiott to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Grantee, as Nominee for Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc., Its Successors and Assigns, dated June 27, 2022, and recorded on July 1, 2022 as Book No. 00714 and Page No. 216-226, Elbert County, Georgia records, as last assigned to PennyMac Loan Services, LLC (the Secured Creditor), by assignment, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note of even date in the original principal amount of $162,800.00, with interest at the rate specified therein, there will be sold by the undersigned at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash at the Elbert County Courthouse within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in May, 2024, the following described property:
All that tract or parcel of land, with improvements thereon, lying and being in the City of Elberton, Elbert County, Georgia, located on the west side of Thomas Street, and having the following dimensions. To wit: beginning at a point on Thomas Street north 26 degrees east 80' from the intersection of the north line of the Welch lot with said street and running thence north 59 1/2 degrees west 175' to corner; thence north 26 degrees east 70' to corner; thence south 29 1/2 degrees east 175' to said Thomas Street; thence south 26 degrees west 70' to the beginning point, said lot being known and designated as Lot No. 2 in a subdivision of the Oliver property on Thomas Street, same being more particularly described in plat of subdivision of said property made by J.H. Warren, Surveyor, dated October 24, 1936, recorded in Plat Book 1, at Page 100, Elbert County, Georgia Records. Said plat and the recording thereof being expressly by reference incorporated herein and made a part of this description.
Said lot being bounded now or formerly on the north by property owned by Mrs. Gertrude M. Oliver Estate and by Lot No. 3 of said subdivision of the Oliver property on Thomas Street; on the east by said Lot No. 3 and by Thomas Street; on the south by Thomas Street and Lot No. 1 of said subdivision; and on the west by Lot No. 1 of said subdivision and property owned by the Estate of Mrs. Gertrude M. Oliver, deceased.
This being the same property described in a warranty deed from Philip Wayne Hiott to Philip Wayne Hiott and Kayla M. Hiott, dated July 29, 2020, recorded on August 3, 2020, in Deed Book 668, pages 80-82, Elbert Superior Court Records.
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. Because the debt remains 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 having been given).
PennyMac Loan Services, LLC holds the duly endorsed Note and is the current assignee of the Security Deed to the property. PennyMac Loan Services, LLC, acting on behalf of and, as necessary, in consultation with PennyMac Loan Services, LLC (the current investor on the loan), is the entity with the full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the loan. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 44-14-162.2, PennyMac Loan Services, LLC may be contacted at: PennyMac Loan Services, LLC, 3043 Townsgate Road, Suite 200, Westlake Village, CA 91361, 866-549-3583. Please note that, pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 44-14-162.2, the secured creditor is not required to amend or modify the terms of the loan.
To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party/parties in possession of the subject property known as 144 S. Thomas St., Elberton, Georgia 30635 is/are: Philip W. Hiott and Kayla M. Hiott or tenant/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, covenants, etc.
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 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.
PennyMac Loan Services, LLC
as Attorney in Fact for
Philip W. Hiott and Kayla M. Hiott.
This law firm is acting as a debt
collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
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BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TURNER & ENGEL, LLP
4004 Belt Line Road, Suite 100
Addison, Texas 75001
Telephone: 972-341-5398
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809757
NOTICE OF LOCATION
AND DESIGN APPROVAL
P. I. 0019256
ELBERT COUNTY
Notice is hereby given in compliance with Georgia Code 22-2-109 and 32-3-5 that the Georgia Department of Transportation has approved the Location and Design of this project.
The date of location and design approval is: March 25, 2024
The proposed Local Bridge Project will replace the substandard bridge (Structure No. 105-5039-0) on CR 448 (Calhoun Road) at Little Beaverdam Creek in Elbert County. The project is in the Georgia Militia District 197 & 315. The approximate project length 0.2 miles. The project is located approximately 9 miles northwest of the City of Elberton and is not located within the city limits.
The total proposed bridge length is 160 feet and 30 feet wide (26 feet and 9 inches from gutter to gutter). The proposed roadway width varies from 6-10 feet and a total rural shoulder width varying from 6-10 feet with a 2-foot paved shoulder. During construction an off-site detour will be required, and the estimated construction duration is 12 months.
The Georgia Dept. of Transportation would be responsible for acquiring property rights for this project.
Drawings or maps or plats of the proposed project, as approved, are on file and are available for public inspection at the Georgia Department of Transportation:
Glen Gosnell, Area Manager
District 1, Area 3
ggosnell@dot.ga.gov
301 Conger Rd.
Carnesville, GA 30521
706-384-7269
Any interested party may obtain a copy of the drawings or maps or plats or portions thereof by paying a nominal fee and requesting in writing to:
Kimberly W. Nesbitt
State Program Delivery Administrator
Office of Program Delivery
Attn: Antonio Correa
ACorrea@dot.ga.gov
600 West Peachtree St NW 25th Floor
Atlanta, GA 30308
470-263-5284
Any written request or communication in reference to this project or notice SHOULD include the Project and P.I. Numbers as noted at the top of this notice.
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807262
NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER
STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF ELBERT
Because of a default under the terms of the Security Deed executed by Betty Jean Tate to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Nominee for Taylor, Bean & Whitaker Mortgage Corp. dated May 3, 2001, and recorded in Deed Book 290, Page 434, as last modified in Deed Book 666, Page 658, Elbert County Records, said Security Deed having been last sold, assigned, transferred and conveyed to Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc. securing a Note in the original principal amount of $48,000.00, the holder thereof pursuant to said Deed and Note thereby secured has declared the entire amount of said indebtedness due and payable and, pursuant to the power of sale contained in said Deed, will on the first Tuesday, May 7, 2024, during the legal hours of sale, before the Courthouse door in said County, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, the property described in said Deed, to-wit:
All that tract or parcel of land, with improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the 192 (Petersburg) G.M. District, Elbert County, Georgia, containing 0.84 acre, more or less; said property being bounded now or formerly as follows: north by Ralph and Fleming Balchin; east by Balchin Road; south by Harry Tate; and west by Dr. George Ward Estate; said property being described more particularly in plat of survey by C.M. Rucker, R.S., dated August 17, 1971, recorded in Plat Book 7, Page 267, Elbert County, Georgia records which plat is by reference made a part of this description.
This being the same property conveyed by Garry Tate to Alvin Tate Sr., by deed, dated January 27, 1978, recorded in Deed Book 119, Page 232, Elbert County, Georgia records which deed is by reference made a part of this description.
Said property is known as 1701 Balchin Road, Elberton, GA 30635, together with all fixtures and personal property attached to and constituting a part of said property, if any.
Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, whether or not now due and payable), the right of redemption of any taxing authority, any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above.
The proceeds of said sale will be applied to the payment of said indebtedness and all expenses of said sale as provided in said Deed, and the balance, if any, will be distributed as provided by law.
The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the secured creditor.
The property is or may be in the possession of Betty Jean Tate, successor in interest or tenant(s).
Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc.
as Attorney-in-Fact for
Betty Jean Tate
File no. 23-081158
LOGS LEGAL GROUP LLP*
Attorneys and Counselors at Law
211 Perimeter Center Parkway, N.E., Suite 130
Atlanta, GA 30346
770-220-2535
https://www.logs.com/
*The law firm is acting as a debt
collector. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
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