State representative Jim Cole will be appointed Secretary of State, according to the AJC.
Cole currently represents northeast Lamar County. He is Gov.Sonny Perdue's floor leader in the state house of representatives. A special election will be held at some point to fill his unexpired house term which ends one year from today.
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Entries from December 2009

Barnesville city councilmen sworn in
Swearing in ceremonies were held Thursday morning at the Barnesville city council chambers for Neal Devane, Chris Hightower and Mark Stone.
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When laws cause a sacrifice of freedom
Texting while driving, smoking in public and cooking with artery-clogging trans fats will be that much harder under a bevy of state laws set to take effect around the country tomorrow.
Faced with huge budget shortfalls and little extra money to throw around, state lawmakers exercised their (inexpensive) power to clamp down on impolite, unhealthy and sometimes dangerous behaviors in 2009. [Full Story »]
Faced with huge budget shortfalls and little extra money to throw around, state lawmakers exercised their (inexpensive) power to clamp down on impolite, unhealthy and sometimes dangerous behaviors in 2009. [Full Story »]

2010: A new decade dawns
As America's first inauguration of an African-American president made 2009 a year for the history books, murders, elections and the economy were the top stories for Lamar County.
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Holiday vandals identified as juveniles
Two juveniles have been arrested for vandalizing Christmas decorations and other property at 15-16 Barnesville homes overnight Monday, Dec. 21.
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barnesville.com 'Pets' section meets with success
After contacting the Herald-Gazette about a lost shih-tzu the information including an image was posted almost immediately on barnesville.com
Marilyn Price, the surrogate parent of the dog, had contacted animal control, Dolly Good Puppy and other local agencies with little luck for finding the owner. [Full Story »]
Marilyn Price, the surrogate parent of the dog, had contacted animal control, Dolly Good Puppy and other local agencies with little luck for finding the owner. [Full Story »]

Bodies and scanners
The Transportation Security Administration is looking to increase the number of full-body scanners at U.S. airports over the next few years, as it reviews security procedures in the wake of the attempted bombing of a Northwest Airlines flight last week.
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BBQ & Blues is heating up
Planning for the sixth annual BBQ & Blues is beginning to heat up. The festival committee has begun to meet, the T-shirts are designed and the bands are booked.
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Smith reindicted; trial set for Jan. 25
Accused killer Ronald Smith was reindicted by the December term grand jury on charges of malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault, possession of a firearm or knife during the commission of a crime, receipt, possession or transfer of a firearm by a convicted felon and tampering with evidence.
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Sheriff’s report
Between Friday, Dec. 18, and Thursday, Dec. 24, the Lamar County sheriff's office made the following arrests:
Jullian Sandia Campbell, 21, no address given, no charges listed;
Corry Jarrod Johnson, 36, Thomaston, probation violation;
Ronarico Williams, 33, Milner, no charges listed;
James Herbert Arnold, 34, Barnesville, probation violation;
Michael Tim Peters, 39, Locust Grove, probation violation;
Ronny Woodard, 50, no address given, weaving over roadway, DUI alcohol and open container;
Dandice Latrell Collins, 20, Barnesville, concealing or endangering property for security interest;
Eric S. Hamm, 30, Barnesville, two counts child support contempt;
David Jerome Bailey, 41, Milner, theft by deception;
Lindsey McKay Taylor, 25, Tampa, Fla., possession, sale, purchase of manufacture of cocaine, possession of less than an ounce of marijuana and weaving over roadway;
Natasha Lushawn Thomas, 29, Barnesville, arrested for another agency;
Jimmie Arnoz Taylor, 19, Barnesville, state sentence;
Joe Ray Henslee, 46, Barnesville, simple battery. [Full Story »]
Jullian Sandia Campbell, 21, no address given, no charges listed;
Corry Jarrod Johnson, 36, Thomaston, probation violation;
Ronarico Williams, 33, Milner, no charges listed;
James Herbert Arnold, 34, Barnesville, probation violation;
Michael Tim Peters, 39, Locust Grove, probation violation;
Ronny Woodard, 50, no address given, weaving over roadway, DUI alcohol and open container;
Dandice Latrell Collins, 20, Barnesville, concealing or endangering property for security interest;
Eric S. Hamm, 30, Barnesville, two counts child support contempt;
David Jerome Bailey, 41, Milner, theft by deception;
Lindsey McKay Taylor, 25, Tampa, Fla., possession, sale, purchase of manufacture of cocaine, possession of less than an ounce of marijuana and weaving over roadway;
Natasha Lushawn Thomas, 29, Barnesville, arrested for another agency;
Jimmie Arnoz Taylor, 19, Barnesville, state sentence;
Joe Ray Henslee, 46, Barnesville, simple battery. [Full Story »]
Police report
Between Saturday, Dec. 19, and Friday, Dec. 25, the Barnesville police department made four arrests:
Bruce Davis, 308 Sims St., Barnesville, DUI;
Lawrence Jackson, 141 N. Jefferson St., Gray, possession of marijuana;
Steven Fields, 119 North St., Barnesville, battery.
Officers answered 110 calls for service including six accidents, four alarms, three EMS assists, 25 building security checks, one burglary, one crowd control, 18 damage to property, four disturbances, one dog complaint, one domestic, 16 escorts, three fights, one fraud, two juvenile complaints, eight miscellaneous, one prowler, 12 suspicious persons/vehicles, two thefts, one traffic control and one 911 hang-up. They issued eight citations including one DUI, two loitering, one possession of marijuana and four speeding. [Full Story »]
Bruce Davis, 308 Sims St., Barnesville, DUI;
Lawrence Jackson, 141 N. Jefferson St., Gray, possession of marijuana;
Steven Fields, 119 North St., Barnesville, battery.
Officers answered 110 calls for service including six accidents, four alarms, three EMS assists, 25 building security checks, one burglary, one crowd control, 18 damage to property, four disturbances, one dog complaint, one domestic, 16 escorts, three fights, one fraud, two juvenile complaints, eight miscellaneous, one prowler, 12 suspicious persons/vehicles, two thefts, one traffic control and one 911 hang-up. They issued eight citations including one DUI, two loitering, one possession of marijuana and four speeding. [Full Story »]
Magistrate report
Between Friday, Dec. 18, and Thursday, Dec. 24, the magistrate court performed two weddings; issued nine criminal warrants; filed three dispossessories, one pre-warrant application and six civil suits; and held two dispossessory, two pre-warrant, two civil suit and six first appearance/bond hearings.
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Jonah Riley Collin Thomas
Jeff and Kim Thomas of Plano, Texas, announce the birth of their son, Jonah Riley Collin Thomas, at 12:04 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009 at the Medical Center of Plano.
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Talan Cayed Patrick
Angelina Waterman and Dustin Patrick announce the birth of their son Talan Cayed Patrick at 2:25 p.m. Monday, Dec. 7, 2009, at Upson Regional Medical Center in Thomaston.
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Lamar County Public Notices 12-29-2009

State of Georgia, County of Lamar
All creditors of the estate of Wanda Wade Dennis Williamson, deceased, late of Lamar 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 21st day of Dec., 2009.
/s/Megan Carla Williamson, Personal Representative, P.O. Box 11832, Carrollton, Ga. 30228.
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Notice, Georgia, Lamar County Probate Court
To: All Interested Persons, Richard W. Brannon has petitioned to be appointed Administrator(s) of the estate of Richard C. Brannon, deceased, of said County. (The petitioner has also applied for waiver of bond and/or grant of certain powers contained in O.C.G.A. §53-12-232.) All interested parties 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 Jan. 25, 2010. All pleadings/objections must be signed before a notary public or before a probate court clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your pleadings/objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact probate court personnel at the following address/telephone number 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/Kathryn B. Martin, Probate Judge, 326 Thomaston St., Barnesville, Ga. 30204, 770-358-5155. (12-29)(4)(p)gpn18
Notice: (For Discharge from Office and all Liability), Probate Court of Lamar County
Re: Petition of L. Scott Mayfield for discharge as personal representative of the estate of Joyce Marie Harris, deceased.
To: All interested persons and (all and singular the heirs of said decedent), (the beneficiaries under the will), and to whom it may concern:
This is to notify you to file objection, if any, to the above referenced petition, in this Court on or before Jan. 11, 2010.
Be Notified Further: All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections. All pleadings/ objections must be signed before a notary public or before a probate court clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your pleadings/ objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact probate court personnel at the following address/telephone number 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/Kathryn B. Martin, Probate Judge, Probate Clerk/Deputy Clerk, 326 Thomaston St., Barnesville, Ga. 30204, 770-358-5155. (12-15)(4)(b)(aff)gpn18
Georgia, Lamar County, Notice to Creditors and Debtors
All creditors of the Estate of Doris Marie Thomson, deceased, late of Lamar 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 10th day of Dec., 2009.
/s/Executor: Dale Edwin Thomson
William D. Lindsey, Attorney at Law, 342 College Dr., Barnesville, Ga., 30204. Ph: 770-358-1188
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Georgia, Lamar County, Notice to Creditors and Debtors
All creditors of the Estate of Anne D. Mays, deceased, late of Lamar 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 8th day of Dec., 2009.
/s/Executor: James William Dunbar
William D. Lindsey, Attorney at Law, 342 College Dr., Barnesville, Ga., 30204. Ph: 770-358-1188
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State of Georgia, County of Lamar
All creditors of the estate of Avant Minter, deceased, late of Lamar 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 12th day of June, 2009.
/s/Barbara Jean Minter, Personal Representative, P.O. Box 314, Barnesville, Ga. 30204.
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State of Georgia, County of Lamar
All creditors of the estate of Bessie Otis Smith, deceased, late of Lamar 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 7th day of Dec., 2009.
/s/George E. Smith Sr., Personal Representative, 330 Sims St., Barnesville, Ga. 30204.
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Georgia, Lamar County, Notice to Creditors and Debtors
All creditors of the estate of Joseph C. Underwood, deceased, late of Lamar 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 8th day of Oct., 2009.
/s/Executor: Minnie Kate Underwood
William D. Lindsey, Attorney at Law, 342 College Dr., Barnesville, Ga. 30204, 770-358-1188.
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Notice of Sale Under Power, Georgia, Lamar County
By virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Security Deed from Charles Andrews to Fairfield Financial Services, Inc., dated October 31, 2001, recorded November 2, 2001, in Deed Book 347, Page 162, Lamar County, Georgia Records, said Security Deed having been given to secure a Note of even date in the original principal amount of One Hundred Ninety-Eight Thousand and 00/100 dollars ($198,000.00), with interest thereon as provided for therein, said Security Deed having been last sold, assigned and transferred to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP f/k/a Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP, there will be sold at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the courthouse door of Lamar County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in January, 2010, all property described in said Security Deed including but not limited to the following described property:
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 82 of the 7th Land District of Lamar County, Georgia, containing 7.092 acres, lying on the Eastern side of Yatesville Road, and being more particularly described as Lot 17 upon a certain plat of survey entitled "Subdivision for Regional Properties, Inc." prepared by Gary W. Witherington, Ga. RLS No. 1930, dated Sept. 22, 1995, and recorded in Plat Book 13, Page 39, in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Lamar County, Georgia. Said plat, together with the metes, bounds, courses and distances shown thereon, is hereby incorporated into and made a part of this description as if set out fully herein.
This is a portion of the same property which was conveyed unto Charles Andrews & Daphney Andrews by Warranty Deed from Regional Properties, Inc. dated March 2, 1996, and recorded in Deed Book 185, Page 240, said records.
Said property is commonly known as 610 Yatesville Road, Barnesville, GA 30204.
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 all 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 an inspection of the property; any outstanding taxes, including but not limited to ad valorem taxes, which constitute liens upon said property; special assessments; all outstanding bills for public utilities which constitute liens upon said property; any rights of redemption, if applicable, by the United States of America, pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 7425(d)(1); all restrictive covenants, easements, rights-of-way and any other matters of record superior to said Security Deed. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is Charles Andrews, and Daphney Andrews 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 above law firm is acting as a debt collector. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP F/K/A Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP as Attorney in Fact for Charles Andrews
Lender Contact: BAC, Loss Mitigation Dept., 7105 Corporate Drive, PTX-A-274, Plano, TX 75024, Telephone Number: 800-669-6087
Attorney Contact: Rubin Lublin, Suarez Serrano, LLC, 3740 Davinci Court, Suite 100, Norcross, GA 30092, Telephone Number: (888) 890-5309
Case No. BAC-09-35652-0001
www.rubinlublin.com/property-listings:php
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Notice of Sale Under Power, Georgia, Lamar County
This law firm is acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by Tony Brown to United Bank, dated November 8, 2000, recorded in Deed Book 311, Page 53, Lamar County, Georgia Records and as modified by that certain Loan Modification Agreement recorded in Deed Book 661, Page 126, Lamar County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to MidFirst Bank by assignment recorded in Deed Book 397, Page 61, Lamar County, Georgia Records, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of Sixty-Two Thousand Four Hundred Seventy-Four and 0/100 Dollars ($62,474.00), with interest thereon as set forth therein, there will be sold at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the courthouse door of Lamar County, Georgia within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in January, 2010, the following described property:
Exhibit “A”
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in land lot 2 of 7th land district of Lamar County, Georgia, containing 1.77 acres, lying on the southwestern side of Main Street (a/k/a Old U.S. Hwy. 41), and being more particularly described upon a certain plat of survey entitled "Survey for Eulysse Grisham" by J. Wayne Proctor, Sr., Ga. RLS NO. 1328, dated Aug. 11, 1981, and recorded in Plat Book 8, Page 205, in the office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Lamar County, Georgia. Said plat, together with the metes, bounds, courses and distances shown thereon, is hereby incorporated into and made a part of this description as if set out fully herein.
Subject to a certain water-line ingress/egress reservation as described upon a certain warranty deed from B.C. Bedsole to Eulysse Grisham dated Aug 13, 1981, as recorded in deed book 101, page 32, said records.
Subject to all easements of record.
This is the same property which was conveyed unto Eulysse Grisham by warranty deed from B.C. Bedsole dated Aug. 14, 1981, as recorded in deed book 101, page 32, said records.
Together with a certain doublewide mobile home which is permanently affixed to and a part of the land, to wit: 1984 Spring Hill, SN GAFL2AE09342558 and GAFL2BE09342558.
MR/rap 1/5/10
Our file no. 51929109 - FT3
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 Security Deed and by law, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given).
Said property will be sold subject to 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, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above.
The entity that has full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the mortgage with the debtor is: Midland Mortgage Corporation, 999 N.W. Grand Boulevard Suite 100, Oklahoma City, OK 73118-6116, 800-654-4566. Please understand that the secured creditor is not required by law to negotiate, amend, or modify the terms of the mortgage instrument.
To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is Tony Brown or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 120 Main Street, Milner, Georgia 30257.
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.
MidFirst Bank as Attorney in Fact for Tony Brown
McCalla Raymer, LLC, 1544 Old Alabama Road, Roswell, Georgia 30076
www.foreclosurehotline.net
MR/rap 1/5/10
Our file no. 51929109-FT
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Notice of Sale Under Power, Georgia, Lamar County
Because of default in the payment of the indebtedness, secured by a Security Deed executed by Shaxda Carter to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. dated September 23, 2008 in the amount of $152,473.00, and recorded in Deed Book 683, Page 224, Lamar County, Georgia Records; as last transferred to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. by assignment; the undersigned, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. pursuant to said deed and the 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 in January, 2010 , during the legal hours of sale, at the Courthouse door in Lamar County, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, the property described in said deed to-wit:
Tax ID Number(s): 069 083
Land situated in the County of Lamar in the State of GA
All that tract or parcel of land and being in Land Lot 170 of the 3rd Land District of Lamar County, Georgia, and being Lot 12 of Rock Springs Corner Subdivision as pr Plat recorded in Plat Book 13, Page 233, Lamar County, Georgia records.
Commonly known as: 162 Rock Springs Rd, Milner, GA 30257
which has the property address of 162 Rock Springs Road, Milner, Georgia., together with all fixtures and other personal property conveyed by said deed.
The sale will be held subject to any unpaid taxes, assessments, rights-of-way, easements, protective covenants or restrictions, liens, and other superior matters of record which may affect said property.
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.
Notice has been given of intention to collect attorneys' fees in accordance with the terms of the note secured by said deed.
Said property will be sold as the property of Shaxda Carter and the proceeds of said sale will be applied to the payment of said indebtedness, the expense of said sale, all as provided in said deed, and the undersigned will execute a deed to the purchaser as provided in the aforementioned Security Deed.
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. Attorney in Fact for Shaxda Carter
Anthony DeMarlo, Attorney/awilby, McCurdy & Candler, L.L.C., (404) 373-1612
www.mccurdycandler.com
File No. 09-26865 /FHA
This law firm is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. (12-8)(4)(x)(ts)(aff)gpn11
Notice of Sale Under Power, Georgia, Lamar County
Because of default in the payment of the indebtedness, secured by a Security Deed executed by William Ellerby to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. dated July 15, 2004 in the amount of $95,000.00, and recorded in Deed Book 483, Page 253, Lamar County, Georgia Records; as last transferred to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. by assignment; the undersigned, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. pursuant to said deed and the 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 in January, 2010 , during the legal hours of sale, at the Courthouse door in Lamar County, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, the property described in said deed to-wit:
All that lot, tract or parcel of land situate, lying and being in Land Lot 31 of the Seventh Land District of Lamar County, Georgia, containing one-half acre, more or less, and fronting 100 feet on the Western side of Old Alabama Road (f/k/a Confederate Cemetery Road) and running back of even width to a depth of 240 feet, more or less, to the Negro Cemetery, as bounded, now or formerly, as follows: North by a 10 foot driveway running Westerly, from Old Alabama Road to the Negro Cemetery with property of (formerly) Mrs. John W. Woodall, Jr., on the North side of said Cemetery; East by Old Alabama Road; South by property of B. Lloyd Woodall; West by Negro Cemetery. All corners are marked by iron stake.
This is the same property conveyed to James W. Bell and Mary Bell by B. Lloyd Woodall under Deed dated December 6, 1960 and recorded in Deed Book 38, Page 110, Lamar County Records.
Said property is more commonly known as 138 Old Alabama Road, according to the system of numbering presently in use in Lamar County, Georgia.
which has the property address of 138 Old Alabama Road, Milner, Georgia, together with all fixtures and other personal property conveyed by said deed.
The sale will be held subject to any unpaid taxes, assessments, rights-of-way, easements, protective covenants or restrictions, liens, and other superior matters of record which may affect said property.
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.
Notice has been given of intention to collect attorneys' fees in accordance with the terms of the note secured by said deed.
Said property will be sold as the property of William Ellerby and the proceeds of said sale will be applied to the payment of said indebtedness, the expense of said sale, all as provided in said deed, and the undersigned will execute a deed to the purchaser as provided in the aforementioned Security Deed.
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Attorney in Fact for William Ellerby
Anthony DeMarlo, Attorney/awilby, McCurdy & Candler, L.L.C., (404) 373-1612
www.mccurdycandler.com
File No. 09-24279 /CONV
This law firm is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. (12-8)(4)(x)(ts)(aff)gpn11
Notice of Sale Under Power, State of Georgia, County of Lamar
Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Deed to Secure Debt given by Stephen M. Greenwald and Jeri Anne Grenwald to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS") As Nominee For McIntosh State Bank, dated 09/17/2002, and Recorded on 09/19/2002 as Book No. 387 and Page No. 45-54, Lamar County, Georgia records, as last assigned to Chase Home Finance, LLC, by assignment, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note of even date in the original principal amount of $117,455.00, 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 Lamar County Courthouse within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in January, 2010, the following described property: All that tract or parcel of land lying, situate and being in Land Lots 24 and 41 of the 7th Land District of Lamar County, Georgia, being known and identified as Lot 30 of Carriage Trace Subdivision, Phase II, all as shown on Plat Book 13, Pages 190-192, Office of Clerk, Lamar Superior Court. Said plat and its descriptive data are incorporated herein by reference to same. 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). The entity that has full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the mortgage with the debtor is: Chase Home Finance, LLC, 3415 Vision Drive, Foreclosure, Columbus, OH 43219, 800-848-9136. Please understand that the secured creditor is not required to negotiate, amend, or modify the terms of the mortgage instrument. To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party/parties in possession of the subject property known as 141 Carriage Terrace, Barnesville, Georgia 30204 is/are: Stephen M. Greenwald and Jeri Anne Greenwald 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.
Chase Home Finance, LLC as Attorney in Fact for Stephen M. Greenwald and Jeri Anne Greenwald.
This law firm is acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
20090187420711
Barrett, Daffin & Frappier, L.L.P., 4004 Beltline, Building 2, Suite 100 Addison, Texas 75001-4417 Telephone: (972) 341-5398.
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Notice of Sale Under Power, State of Georgia, County of Lamar.
Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Deed to Secure Debt given by James Haygood to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS") as nominee for Fremont Investment & Loan, dated 05/24/2005, and Recorded on 09/10/2007 as Book No. 640 and Page No. 280-300, Lamar County, Georgia records, as last assigned to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, As Trustee For GSAMP Trust 2005-HE4, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-HE4, by assignment, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note of even date in the original principal amount of $78,200.00, 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 LAMAR County Courthouse within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in January, 2010, the following described property: All that lot, tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 57 of the 7th Land District of Lamar County, Georgia, and being more particularly shown and designated as Lot 9 in the Westchester Place Subdivision on that certain plat of survey entitled "Property survey for R. Edward Malcolm," dated April 6, 1977, prepared by Kenneth E. Presley, Registered Land Surveyor, a copy of which said plat of survey entitled, "Property Survey for R. Edward Malcom," dated April 6, 1977, prepared by Kenneth E. Pressley, Registered Land Surveyor, a copy of which said plat is recorded in Plat Book 6, Page 120, Lamar County Superior Court, Georgia Records. Said plat with its metes, bounds, courses and distances as shown thereon is incorporated herein by express reference and made a part hereof.
112 Westchester Drive, Barnesville, Lamar County, Georgia.
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). The entity that has full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the mortgage with the debtor is: Chase Home Finance, LLC, 3415 Vision Drive, Foreclosure, Columbus, OH 43219, 800-548-7912. Please understand that the secured creditor is not required to negotiate, amend, or modify the terms of the mortgage instrument.
To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party/parties in possession of the subject property known as 112 Westchester Dr., Barnesville, Georgia 30204 is/are: James Haygood 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.
Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for GSAMP Trust 2005-HE4, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-HE4 as Attorney in Fact for James Haygood. 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, L.L.P., 4004 Beltline, Building 2, Suite 100 Addison, Texas 75001-4417, Telephone: (972) 341-5398.
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Notice of Sale Under Power, Georgia, Lamar County
Because of default in the payment of the indebtedness, secured by a Security Deed executed by Randolph Jarrod Hesting to Aames Funding Corporation dated October 10, 2000 in the amount of $28,500.00, and recorded in Deed Book 309, Page 117, Lamar County, Georgia Records; as last transferred to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as trustee (not in its individual capacity but solely as trustee), in trust for registered Holders of VCM Trust Series 2009-2 by assignment; the undersigned, Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as trustee (not in its individual capacity but solely as trustee), in trust for registered Holders of VCM Trust Series 2009-2 pursuant to said deed and the 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 in January, 2010 , during the legal hours of sale, at the Courthouse door in Lamar County, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, the property described in said deed to-wit:
All that lot, tract or parcel, of land situate, lying and being in the City of Barnesville, Lamar County, Georgia, the same being a house and lot fronting 100 feet on the West side of Mathews Street and extending back Westerly of even width 78 feet and bounded, now or formerly, as follows: North by Mrs. Pauline Garrett Weaver; East by Mathews Street; South by property of S.B. Neuner; and West by property of Mrs. R.O. Smith and property of James Hambrick.
which has the property address of 124 Mathews Street, Barnesville, Georgia, together with all fixtures and other personal property conveyed by said deed.
The sale will be held subject to any unpaid taxes, assessments, rights-of-way, easements, protective covenants or restrictions, liens, and other superior matters of record which may affect said property.
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.
Notice has been given of intention to collect attorneys' fees in accordance with the terms of the note secured by said deed.
Said property will be sold as the property of Randolph Jarrod Hesting and the proceeds of said sale will be applied to the payment of said indebtedness, the expense of said sale, all as provided in said deed, and the undersigned will execute a deed to the purchaser as provided in the aforementioned Security Deed.
Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as trustee (not in its individual capacity but solely as trustee), in trust for registered Holders of VCM Trust Series 2009-2 Attorney in Fact for Randolph Jarrod Hesting
Anthony DeMarlo, Attorney/canderson, McCurdy & Candler, L.L.C., (404) 373-1612
www.mccurdycandler.com
File No. 09-25193 /CONV
This law firm is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. (12-8)(4)(x)(ts)(aff)gpn11
Notice of Sale Under Power, Georgia, Lamar County
By virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Security Deed from Barry Keith Martin to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Taylor, Bean & Whitaker Mortgage Corp., dated June 13, 2007, recorded in Deed Book 631, Page 212, Lamar County, Georgia Records, said Security Deed having been given to secure a Note of even date in the original principal amount of Ninety Six Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($96,000.00) with interest thereon as provided for therein, said Security Deed having been last sold, assigned and transferred to Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC, there will be sold at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the courthouse door of Lamar County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in January 2010 the following described property:
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in the city of Barnesville, Lamar County, Georgia, and being more particularly described as follows: commencing at the end of a brick wall at the northeastern corner of the old residence lot of Solomon Silver, and running thence in a southeasterly direction along Atlanta Street a distance of 40 feet to the line of (now or formerly) Franklin Gibson; thence in a southwesterly direction along the line of Franklin Gibson a distance of 243 feet; more or less, to Sardis Street; thence in a northwesterly direction along Sardis Street a distance of 40 ? feet to the line of the Old Solomon Silver residence lot; thence in a northeasterly direction in a line parallel to the line of Franklin Gibson a distance of 240 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning on the southwestern side of Atlanta Street. Said lot fronts 40 feet on Atlanta Street and runs back an even width to Sardis Street, and is bounded, now or formerly, as follows: Northeast by Atlanta Street; southeast by lot of Franklin Gibson; southeast by Sardis Street; and northwest by the old residence lot of Solomon Silver.
This property is known as No. 144 Atlanta Street according to the present numbering system in the city of Barnesville.
This is the same property which was conveyed unto Kenneth Burnette from Willie Roquemore by Warranty Deed dated July 21, 1977, and recorded in Deed Book 87, Page 227, in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Lamar County, Georgia.
This is also one of several parcels which were conveyed unto Barry Keith Martin from Kenneth Burnette Warranty Deed dated Oct. 6, 2006, and recorded in Deed Book 599, Pages 113-122, Said Records.
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 attorney's fees and all 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 an inspection of the property; any outstanding taxes, including but not limited to ad valorem taxes, which constitute liens upon said property; special assessments; all outstanding bills for public utilities which constitute liens upon said property; all restrictive covenants, easements, rights-of-way and any other matters of record superior to said Security Deed. To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is Barry Keith Martin or a tenant or tenants, and said property is more commonly known as 144 Atlanta Street, Barnesville, Georgia 30204.
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.
Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC as Attorney in Fact for Barry Keith Martin
Contact: Dionna Squires
The Callins Law Firm, LLC, 101 Marietta Street, Suite 1030, Atlanta, GA 30303, (404) 681-5826
File No. F09.03.122
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Notice of Sale Under Power, Georgia, Lamar County
This law firm is acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by Robbie L. Moore Sr to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., dated April 12, 2007, recorded in Deed Book 624, Page 160, Lamar County, Georgia Records, as last tranferred to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., by assignment to be recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Lamar County, Georgia Records, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of One Hundred Thirty Thousand Five Hundred Fifty and 0/100 Dollars ($130,550.00), with interest thereon as set forth therein, there will be sold at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the courthouse door of Lamar County, Georgia within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in January, 2010, the following described property:
Exhibit “A”
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 63 of the 3rd District of Lamar County, Georgia, being Lot 14 of Mill Pond Estates as per plat recorded in Plat Book 15, Page 327, Lamar County, Georgia records. The description of the property as contained on said plat of survey is incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof.
MR/kl2 1/5/10
Our file no. 53019209 - FT12
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 Security Deed and by law, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given).
Said property will be sold subject to 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, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above.
The entity that has full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the mortgage with the debtor is: Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc., PO Box 10335, Des Moines, IA 50306, 1-800-416-1472. Please understand that the secured creditor is not required by law to negotiate, amend, or modify the terms of the mortgage instrument.
To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is Robbie L. Moore Sr or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 247 Steele Road, Milner, Georgia 30257.
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.
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Attorney in Fact for Robbie L. Moore Sr.
McCalla Raymer, LLC, 1544 Old Alabama Road, Roswell, Georgia 30076
www.foreclosurehotline.net
MR/kl2 1/5/10
Our file no. 53019209-FT12
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Notice of Sale Under Power, Georgia, Lamar County
By virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Security Deed from William F. Owensby, Jr. to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for The Mortgage Outlet, Inc., dated January 21, 2005, recorded January 28, 2005, in Deed Book 508, Page 248-265, Lamar County, Georgia Records, said Security Deed having been given to secure a Note of even date in the original principal amount of One Hundred Thirty-Six Thousand and 00/100 dollars ($136,000.00), with interest thereon as provided for therein, said Security Deed having been last sold, assigned and transferred to Bank Of New York As Trustee For The Certificateholders Of CWALT 2005-07CB, there will be sold at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the courthouse door of Lamar County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in January, 2010, all property described in said Security Deed including but not limited to the following described property:
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot No. 18 of the Seventh Land District of Lamar County, Georgia, consisting of 4.01 acres and being more particularly shown as Tract "D" on a plat of survey entitled "Survey for L. Edwin Jr. and Billy F. Williams", prepared by J. Wayne Proctor Sr., Registered Surveyor #1328, dated May 7, 1973, revised July 7, 1976, and recorded in Plat Book 7, Page 149, Clerk's Office, Superior Court, Lamar County, Georgia. This is the same property as described in Deed Book 435, Page 13, Lamar County Records.
Said property is commonly known as 161 Midway Road, Barnesville, GA 30204.
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 all 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 an inspection of the property; any outstanding taxes, including but not limited to ad valorem taxes, which constitute liens upon said property; special assessments; all outstanding bills for public utilities which constitute liens upon said property; any rights of redemption, if applicable, by the United States of America, pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 7425(d)(1); all restrictive covenants, easements, rights-of-way and any other matters of record superior to said Security Deed. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is William F. Owensby, Jr., William F. Owensby, Jr., 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 above law firm is acting as a debt collector. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
Bank of New York as Trustee for the Certificateholders of CWALT 2005-07CB as Attorney in Fact for William F. Owensby, Jr.
Lender Contact: BAC, Loss Mitigation Dept., 7105 Corporate Drive, PTX-A-274, Plano, TX 75024, Telephone Number: 800-669-6087
Attorney Contact: Rubin Lublin Suarez Serrano, LLC, 3740 Davinci Court, Suite 100, Norcross, GA 30092, Telephone Number: (888) 890-5309
CASE NO. BAC-09-02321-5
www.rubinlublin.com/property-listings.php
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