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Franklin Stephens is Lamar's new coach
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Public Notices

Notice: Probate Court of Lamar County
Re: Petition of Lou Ann Ramsey to probate in solemn form the will of Helen Marie Oliver, deceased, upon which an order for service was granted by this court on Feb. 29, 2012.
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.
Kathryn B. Martin, Probate Judge, 326 Thomaston St., Barnesville, Ga. 30204, 770-358-5155.
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State of Georgia, County of Lamar
All creditors of the estate of Edward Weldon Stokes, 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 24th day of Feb., 2012.
Gwendolyn Dixon, Personal Representative, 6532 Houston Road, Macon, GA 31216
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Georgia, Lamar County
Notice to Creditors and Debtors
All creditors of the estate of Charles Anthony Byars, 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 1st day of February, 2012.
/s/Executor: Susan Janet Byars
William D. Lindsey, Attorney at Law, 342 College Drive, Barnesville, GA 30204, Ph: 770-358-1188
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Notice: Georgia, Lamar County Probate Court
To: All interested persons
Deborah Rodgers has petitioned to be appointed Administrator(s) of the estate of Lewis Edward Rodgers, 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. §53-12-261.) 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 March 19, 2012. 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 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.
Kathryn B. Martin, 326 Thomaston Street, Barnesville, Ga. 30204, 770-358-5155.
Karen K. Martin, 408 Thomaston Street, P.O. Box 358, Barnesville, Ga. 30204, 770-358-0764.
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Notice: Georgia, Lamar County Probate Court
To: The petition of Evangeline Amanda Griffin, for a year’s support from the estate of Wiley C. Griffin, deceased, for decedent’s (surviving spouse) having been duly filed all interested persons are hereby notified to show cause, if any they have, on or before March 12, 2012, 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 on or before the time stated in the preceding sentence. 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 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.
Kathryn B. Martin, 326 Thomaston Street, Barnesville, Ga. 30204, 770-358-5155.
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Notice: Georgia, Lamar County Probate Court
To: any heir whose current address is unknown
has petitioned for Kevin Douglas Castle to be appointed Administrator(s) of the estate of Gay Elizabeth Davis, deceased, of said County. (The petitioner has also applied for waiver of bond and/or grant of certain powers in O.C.G.A. §53-12-261.)
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 March 12, 2012. 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.
Kathryn B. Martin, Probate Judge, 326 Thomaston St., Barnesville, Ga. 30204, 770-358-5155.
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Notice of Sale Under Power, Lamar County
Pursuant to the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by Cavin C. Miller to American Priority Mortgage, LLC dated 7/11/2008 and recorded in Deed Book 676 Page 6, Lamar County, Georgia records; as last transferred to Wells Fargo Bank, NA by Assignment filed for record in Lamar County, Georgia records, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of $ 64,960.00, 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 Lamar County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in April, 2012 (April 3, 2012), the following described property:
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 63 of the 7th District, Lamar County, Georgia, being Tract “B2” containing 15.00 acres per plat of survey prepared for Gary McIntosh and recorded in Plat Book 9, Page 233, Lamar County Records, said plat being incorporated herein by reference hereto.
Less and Except:
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lots 63 & 66 of the 7th Land District of Lamar County, Georgia, containing 11.897 acres, lying on the eastern side of Silver Dollar Road, and being more particularly described upon a certain plat of survey entitled “Property Survey for Keith Johnson” by Kenneth Edward Presley, GA, RLS No. 1327, dated Sept. 28, 2004, and recorded in Plat Book 15, Page 121, in the office of the clerk of the superior Court of Lamar County, Georgia. Said plat, together with the metes and bounds, courses and distances shown thereon, is hereby incorporated into and made a part hereof as if set out fully herein.
This property is a portion of Tract “B2” (15.00 Acres) as shown upon a certain plat of survey entitled “Gary McIntosh” dated Jan. 30, 1987, and which is recorded in Plat Book 9, Page 233, said records.
Subject to all easements of record.
Excepting and reserving all that certain property known as containing 11.897 acres acquired by J. Keith Johnson from Gary L. McIntosh and Patricia G. Champion by deed dated 10/22/2004 recorded 10/26/2004 in deed Volume 496 Page 322. Excepting and reserving all that certain property known as Lot Nos. 62, 63, 64 and 67 acquired by Lamar County, Georgia from Gary L. McIntosh (Right of way Deed) by deed dated 06/18/1990 recorded 12/05/1990 in deed Volume 144 Page 460. Address; 433 Silver Dollar Rd.; Barnesville, GA 302043219 Tax Map or Parcel ID No.: 032-061
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 433 Silver Dollar Road, Barnesville, Georgia 30204 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): Cavin C. Miller 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) the right of redemption of any taxing authority, (c) any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, and (d) 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.
Wells Fargo Bank, NA as agent and Attorney in Fact for Cavin C. Miller
Aldridge Connors, LLP, 3575 Piedmont Road, N.E., Suite 500, Atlanta, Georgia 30305, (404) 994-7400.
This law firm may be acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
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(re: 278 Van Buren Road)
Notice Of Sale Under Power In Security Deed, State Of Georgia County Of Lamar
Pursuant to a power of sale contained in a deed to secure debt from Robert A. Aaron & Cherrie C. Aaron to United Bank dated Nov. 6, 2007, and recorded in Deed Book 651, Pages 192-196, Lamar County, Georgia, Superior Court Records, there will be sold by the undersigned at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the Courthouse door in Lamar County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in April, 2012 (April 3, 2012) the following described property:
Exhibit “A”
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 132 of the 3rd Land District of Lamar County, Georgia, lying on the northeastern side of Van Buren Road, containing 2.52 acres, and being more particularly described as PARCEL C-20 upon a certain plat of survey entitled “Survey for Georgia Woodlands, Inc.” by Brent Cunningham, Ga. RLS No. 2097, dated Dec. 7, 1987, and recorded in Plat Book 10, Page 38, 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 all easements and restrictions of record.
This is the same property which was conveyed unto Robert A. Aaron and Cherrie C. Aaron from Georgia Woodlands, Inc. by Warranty Deed dated Dec. 9, 1987, and recorded in Deed Book 129, Page 306, said records, in which the incorrect Land Lot numbers were shown as “70 and 93” rather than the correct “132”.
This property is known as No. 278 Van Buren Road, Milner, Ga. 30257, according to the present numbering system in Lamar County, Georgia.
The debt secured by said security deed and the note given in evidence thereof have been and are hereby declared due because of default in payment of the monthly installments due under said note. This sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale.
To the best of the undersigned’s knowledge and belief, the party in possession of the property is Robert A. Aaron & Cherrie C. Aaron.
Under the terms of the aforesaid deed to secure debt, said property will be sold as the property of the aforesaid Robert A. Aaron & Cherrie C. Aaron, subject to all taxes, assessments, easements, and restrictions, if any, and the proceeds of said sale applied as provided in said deed.
Notice of the initiation of proceedings to exercise the power of sale provided in said deed to secure debt was duly given to the debtor by the secured creditor no later than 30 days prior to the date of the foreclosure sale, in writing, and sent by registered (or certified) mail, return receipt requested, to the property address (or such other address as the debtor may have designated by written notice to the secured creditor), consisting of a copy of the published legal advertisement of said sale (or a copy of the legal advertisement as provided to the newspaper), and mailed as aforesaid; all as required by the Official Code of Georgia Annotated Sections 44-14-162 and 44-14-162.2.
William D. Lindsey, Attorney for United Bank
William D. Lindsey, Attorney at Law, 342 College Dr., Barnesville, GA 30204, (770) 358-1188
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Sale Under Power Contained In Deed To Secure Debt, Georgia, Lamar County:
By virtue of the power and authority contained in a deed to secure debt and under the power of sale contained therein, executed by Companion Properties, LLC To United Bank, dated February 5, 2007, and of record in Deed Book 613, Page 326, in the Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Lamar County, Georgia, as modified by Modification Agreement dated July 30, 2008, of record in Deed Book 678, Page 74, said Clerk’s Office, the undersigned will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the courthouse doors in the City of Barnesville, Lamar County, Georgia, between the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in April, 2012, the following described real estate, to-wit:
All that tract or parcel of land, together with all improvements thereon, lying and being in Land Lot 186 of the 3rd Land District of Lamar County, Georgia, and being more particularly shown and distinguished as Tract 9 of Parker Branch Plantation according to a plat of survey recorded in Plat Book 12, Page 330, Clerk’s Office, Lamar County Superior Court. Said Tract 9 of Parker Branch Plantation has the metes, bounds, courses, distances and dimensions as shown on said plat.
The indebtedness secured by said DEED TO SECURE DEBT having become in default, said real estate will be sold as the property of COMPANION PROPERTIES, LLC subject to any and all unpaid taxes and assessments, and other restrictions and easements of record, if any, and the proceeds of such sale will be applied to the payment of the principal and interest of said indebtedness, and the cost of this proceeding, including attorneys’ fees, and the balance, if any, shall be paid over to the party or parties entitled thereto. This the 7th day of February, 2012.
United Bank As Attorney In Fact For Companion Properties, LLC
By: Kathy Pippin, Collections Manager 505 South Hill Street, Griffin, Georgia 30224, Phone No. 770-412-4941
Law Offices of David B. Dunaway, 212 West Main Street, P.O. Drawer 471, Thomaston, Georgia 30286
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Sale Under Power Contained In Deed To Secure Debt, Georgia, Lamar County:
By virtue of the power and authority contained in a DEED TO SECURE DEBT and under the power of sale contained therein, executed by Companion Properties, LLC To United Bank, dated August 10, 2005, and of record in Deed Book 537, Page 66, in the Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Lamar County, Georgia, the undersigned will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the courthouse doors in the City of Barnesville, Lamar County, Georgia, between the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in April, 2012, the following described real estate, to-wit:
All that tract or parcel of land, together with all improvements thereon, lying and being in Land Lot 215 of the 3rd Land District of Lamar County, Georgia, and being more particularly known and designated as Tract C-2, containing 5.402 acres according to a plat made by Kenneth E. Presley, Ga. RLS No. 1327, which appears of record in Plat Book 9, Page 35, Clerk’s Office, Superior Court, Lamar County, Georgia. Said plat is referred to for the purpose of a more complete and accurate description of said property and is incorporated herein by reference thereto.
Said property is conveyed subject to the Georgia Power Company right of way as shown on said plat.
TOGETHER with a certain double-wide mobile home resting upon the land.
The indebtedness secured by said DEED TO SECURE DEBT having become in default, said real estate will be sold as the property of COMPANION PROPERTIES, LLC subject to any and all unpaid taxes and assessments, and other restrictions and easements of record, if any, and the proceeds of such sale will be applied to the payment of the principal and interest of said indebtedness, and the cost of this proceeding, including attorneys’ fees, and the balance, if any, shall be paid over to the party or parties entitled thereto. This the 7th day of February, 2012.
United Bank As Attorney In Fact For Companion Properties, LLC
By: Kathy Pippin, Collections Manager, 505 South Hill Street, Griffin, Georgia 30224, Phone No. 770-412-4941
Law Offices of David B. Dunaway, 212 West Main Street, P.O. Drawer 471, Thomaston, Georgia 30286
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Sale Under Power Contained In Deed To Secure Debt, Georgia, Lamar County:
By virtue of the power and authority contained in a DEED TO SECURE DEBT and under the power of sale contained therein, executed by COMPANION PROPERTIES, LLC to UNITED BANK, dated May 26, 2006 and of record in Deed Book 578, Page 170, in the Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Lamar County, Georgia, the undersigned will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the courthouse doors in the City of Barnesville, Lamar County, Georgia, between the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in April, 2012, the following described real estate, to-wit:
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 216 of the Third Land District of Lamar County, Georgia, and being shown as Tract “F” containing 4.33 acres on a plat of survey prepared for S. R. Brockington by Kenneth E. Presley, Registered Land Surveyor No. 1327, said plat being dated December 17, 1971 and last revised August 1, 1979, recorded in Plat Book 8, Page 34, Clerk’s Office, Superior Court, Lamar County, Georgia; said plat being incorporated by reference herein, with this tract of land being more particularly described as follows: To arrive at the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING begin at the common corner of Land Lots 200, 201, 216 and 217 of the Third Land District, Lamar County, Georgia; thence north 01 degree 12 minutes 04 seconds east a distance of 1510.85 feet to a point lying on the southeasterly right of way of Georgia State Route No. 36; thence north 36 degrees 03 minutes 41 seconds east along the southeasterly right of way of Georgia State Route No. 36 a distance of 1055.91 feet to the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. From the beginning point thus established, thence north 36 degrees 03 minutes 41 seconds east along the southeasterly right of way of Georgia State Route #36 a distance of 230.0 feet to a point; thence south 53 degrees 24 minutes 16 seconds east 836.05 feet to a point; thence south 00 degrees 16 minutes 37 seconds east a distance of 230.0 feet to a point; thence north 56 degrees 06 minutes 50 seconds west a distance of 973.0 feet to the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING, together with all improvements attached thereon.
TOGETHER with a 1993 Horton Mobile Home, Echo Model, Serial Number H63671GLR, which is permanently attached to and made a part of the real property.
The indebtedness secured by said DEED TO SECURE DEBT having become in default, said real estate will be sold as the property of COMPANION PROPERTIES, LLC subject to any and all unpaid taxes and assessments, and other restrictions and easements of record, if any, and the proceeds of such sale will be applied to the payment of the principal and interest of said indebtedness, and the cost of this proceeding, including attorneys’ fees, and the balance, if any, shall be paid over to the party or parties entitled thereto.
This the 7th day of February, 2012.
United Bank as attorney in fact for Companion Properties, LLC
By: Kathy Pippin, Collections Manager 505 South Hill Street, Griffin, Georgia 30224, Phone No. 770-412-4941
Law Offices of David B. Dunaway, 212 West Main Street, P.O. Drawer 471, Thomaston, Georgia 30286
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Sale Under Power Contained In Deed To Secure Debt, Georgia, Lamar County:
By virtue of the power and authority contained in a DEED TO SECURE DEBT and under the power of sale contained therein, executed by COMPANION PROPERTIES, LLC to UNITED BANK, dated February 5,,2007, and of record in Deed Book 613, Page 331, in the Office of, the Clerk of the Superior Court of Lamar County, Georgia, and, modified by Modification Agreement, dated August 19, 2008, of record in Deed Book 680, Page 65, said Clerk’s Office, the undersigned will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the courthouse doors in the City of Barnesville, Lamar County, Georgia, between the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in April, 2012, the following described real estate, to-wit:
All that tract or parcel of land, together with all improvements thereon, lying and being in Land Lot 92 of the 3rd Land District of Lamar County, Georgia, containing 1.96 acres as shown on plat of survey entitled “Conceptual Plan for Rick Viars”, prepared by James W. Butler, Registered Land Surveyor No. 2754, dated January 18, 2007, recorded in Plat Book 15, Page 401, Lamar County Records. The description of said property as contained on said plat is hereby incorporated herein and by reference made a part hereof.
The indebtedness secured by said DEED TO SECURE DEBT having become in default, said real estate will be sold as the property of COMPANION PROPERTIES, LLC subject to any and all unpaid taxes and assessments, and other restrictions and easements of record, if any, and the proceeds of such sale will be applied to the payment of the principal and interest of said indebtedness, and the cost of this proceeding, including attorneys’ fees, and the balance, if any, shall be paid over to the party or parties entitled thereto. This the 7th day of February, 2012.
United Bank As Attorney In Fact For Companion Properties, LLC
By: Kathy Pippin, Collections Manager, 505 South Hill Street, Griffin, Georgia 30224, Phone No. 770-412-4941
Law Offices of David B. Dunaway, 212 West Main Street, P.O. Drawer 471, Thomaston, Georgia 30286
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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 James R. Anderson to HomeBanc Mortgage Corporation, dated June 27, 2007, recorded in Deed Book 633, Page 1, Lamar County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to M&T Bank by assignment recorded in Deed Book 777, Page 295, Lamar County, Georgia Records,conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of One Hundred Sixty-Four Thousand Nine Hundred And 0/100 Dollars ($164,900.00), 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 April, 2012, the following described property:
Exhibit “A”
All that lot, tract or parcel of land situate, lying and being in Land Lot 227 of the Second Land District of originally Pike County, now Lamar County, Georgia, and shown and designated as 2.00 acres on plat of survey entitled “Property Survey for Buzzie Morgan”, prepared by Conkle-Lane & Associates, GaRLS #2001, and recorded in Plat Book 15, Page 215, Lamar County Superior Court records. Said plat together with the metes, bounds, courses and distances shown thereon is incorporated herein and made a part hereof by reference. The above-described being known and designated as 568 McKenzie Road, Milner, Georgia.
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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: M&T Mortgage Corporation, P.O. Box 1288, Buffalo, NY 14240, 800-724-1633. 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 James R. Anderson or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 568 McKenzie 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. This law firm is seeking solely to foreclose the creditor’s lien on real estate and this law firm will not be seeking a personal money judgment against you. M&T Bank as Attorney in Fact for James R. Anderson
McCalla Raymer, LLC, 1544 Old Alabama Road, Roswell, Georgia 30076, www.foreclosurehotline.net
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Notice Of Sale Under Power, State Of Georgia , County Of Lamar
By virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed to Secure Debt from Charles Downey to Green Tree Financial Corp. nka Green Tree Servicing, LLC, dated and recorded in Deed Book 239, Page 272, in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Lamar County, Georgia, said Deed to Secure Debt having been given to secure a Note, dated , in the original principal amount of Eighty Eight Thousand Four Hundred Ninety and 16/100 Dollars ($88,490.16) with interest thereon as provided therein, having been last sold, assigned and transferred to U.S. Bank, N.A. as Trustee for Manufactured Housing Contract Senior/Subordinate Pass-Through Certificate Trust 1998-7, 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 of April 2012 regarding the following described property:
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 248, 3rd Land District, Lamar County, Georgia, being more particularly describe as Lot 3 and Lot 4 of the Fords Landing Subdivision as shown on a plat recorded in Plat Book 13, Page 279, Lamar County records and incorporated herein; this is a portion of the property conveyed by deed recorded in Deed Book 237, Page 221, said records.
Also conveyed herewith is a 1998 Fleetwood Homes Eagle Trace manufactured home, which is permanently attached to and made a part of the real property.
Said property is commonly known as 183 Dogwood Circle, Jackson, GA 30233.
The indebtedness secured by said Deed to Secure Debt has been and is hereby declared due because of default under the terms of said Deed to Secure Debt 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 Deed to Secure Debt and Note.
Said property will be sold subject to the following items which may affect the title of said property; 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 Deed to Secure Debt. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is Charles Downey or tenant(s).
U.S. Bank, N.A. as Trustee for Manufactured Housing Contract Senior/Subordinate Pass-Through Certificate Trust 1998-7 as Attorney-in-Fact for Charles Downey
Contact: Topping & Associates, LLC, 1930 N. Druid Hills Rd., Suite B, Atlanta, Georgia 30319, (404) 728-0220
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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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 James J. Fields, Jr. and Tiffany B. Fields to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., dated June 17, 2005, recorded in Deed Book 529, Page 37, Lamar County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to Bank of America, N.A., successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP, formerly known as Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP by assignment recorded in Deed Book 768, Page 9, Lamar County, Georgia Records,conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of One Hundred Seventy-One Thousand And 0/100 Dollars ($171,000.00), 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 April, 2012, the following described property:
See Exhibit “A” Attached Hereto And Made A Part Hereof
EXHIBIT “A”
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lots 4 & 29 of the 7th Land District of Lamar County, Georgia, fronting on the eastern side of Old Milner Road, containing 3.00 acres, and being more particularly described upon a certain plat of survey entitled “Property Survey for Danny Ray Turner & Stephanie J. Turner” prepared by Kenneth E. Presley, Ga RLS No. 1327, dated September 16, 1994, and recorded in Plat Book 12, Page 276, in the Office of the Clerk of the 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. Located on the above described property is a dwellings known and designated as 647 Old Milner Road, Barnesville, Georgia. AND All that lot, tract or parcel of land situate lying and being in Land Lot 29 of the 7th Land District of Lamar County, Georgia, containing 2.622 acres as shown on plat of survey entitled “Property of Fred McGhin and Brenda McGhin”, prepared by Bernhard Harper and Associates and recorded at Plat Book 13, Page 379, Lamar County Superior Court Records, which said plat with the metes, bounds, courses, and distances as shown thereon is incorporated herein and made a part of this instrument.
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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: Bank of America, N.A., 2270 Lakeside Blvd, Richardson, TX 75082, 1-888-219-7773.
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 James J. Fields, Jr. and Tiffany B. Fields or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 647 Old Milner Road, 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.
This law firm is seeking solely to foreclose the creditor’s lien on real estate and this law firm will not be seeking a personal money judgment against you.
Bank of America, N.A., successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP formerly known as Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP as Attorney in Fact for James J. Fields, Jr. and Tiffany B. Fields
McCalla Raymer, LLC, 1544 Old Alabama Road, Roswell, Georgia 30076, www.foreclosurehotline.net
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Public Notices 3.6.12

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Notice: Probate Court of Lamar County
Re: Petition of Lou Ann Ramsey to probate in solemn form the will of Helen Marie Oliver, deceased, upon which an order for service was granted by this court on Feb. 29, 2012.
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.
Kathryn B. Martin, Probate Judge, 326 Thomaston St., Barnesville, Ga. 30204, 770-358-5155.
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State of Georgia, County of Lamar
All creditors of the estate of Edward Weldon Stokes, 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 24th day of Feb., 2012.
Gwendolyn Dixon, Personal Representative, 6532 Houston Road, Macon, GA 31216
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Georgia, Lamar County
Notice to Creditors and Debtors
All creditors of the estate of Charles Anthony Byars, 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 1st day of February, 2012.
/s/Executor: Susan Janet Byars
William D. Lindsey, Attorney at Law, 342 College Drive, Barnesville, GA 30204, Ph: 770-358-1188
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Notice: Georgia, Lamar County Probate Court
To: All interested persons
Deborah Rodgers has petitioned to be appointed Administrator(s) of the estate of Lewis Edward Rodgers, 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. §53-12-261.) 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 March 19, 2012. 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 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.
Kathryn B. Martin, 326 Thomaston Street, Barnesville, Ga. 30204, 770-358-5155.
Karen K. Martin, 408 Thomaston Street, P.O. Box 358, Barnesville, Ga. 30204, 770-358-0764.
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Notice: Georgia, Lamar County Probate Court
To: The petition of Evangeline Amanda Griffin, for a year’s support from the estate of Wiley C. Griffin, deceased, for decedent’s (surviving spouse) having been duly filed all interested persons are hereby notified to show cause, if any they have, on or before March 12, 2012, 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 on or before the time stated in the preceding sentence. 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 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.
Kathryn B. Martin, 326 Thomaston Street, Barnesville, Ga. 30204, 770-358-5155.
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Notice: Georgia, Lamar County Probate Court
To: any heir whose current address is unknown
has petitioned for Kevin Douglas Castle to be appointed Administrator(s) of the estate of Gay Elizabeth Davis, deceased, of said County. (The petitioner has also applied for waiver of bond and/or grant of certain powers in O.C.G.A. §53-12-261.)
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 March 12, 2012. 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.
Kathryn B. Martin, Probate Judge, 326 Thomaston St., Barnesville, Ga. 30204, 770-358-5155.
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Notice of Sale Under Power, Lamar County
Pursuant to the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by Cavin C. Miller to American Priority Mortgage, LLC dated 7/11/2008 and recorded in Deed Book 676 Page 6, Lamar County, Georgia records; as last transferred to Wells Fargo Bank, NA by Assignment filed for record in Lamar County, Georgia records, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of $ 64,960.00, 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 Lamar County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in April, 2012 (April 3, 2012), the following described property:
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 63 of the 7th District, Lamar County, Georgia, being Tract “B2” containing 15.00 acres per plat of survey prepared for Gary McIntosh and recorded in Plat Book 9, Page 233, Lamar County Records, said plat being incorporated herein by reference hereto.
Less and Except:
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lots 63 & 66 of the 7th Land District of Lamar County, Georgia, containing 11.897 acres, lying on the eastern side of Silver Dollar Road, and being more particularly described upon a certain plat of survey entitled “Property Survey for Keith Johnson” by Kenneth Edward Presley, GA, RLS No. 1327, dated Sept. 28, 2004, and recorded in Plat Book 15, Page 121, in the office of the clerk of the superior Court of Lamar County, Georgia. Said plat, together with the metes and bounds, courses and distances shown thereon, is hereby incorporated into and made a part hereof as if set out fully herein.
This property is a portion of Tract “B2” (15.00 Acres) as shown upon a certain plat of survey entitled “Gary McIntosh” dated Jan. 30, 1987, and which is recorded in Plat Book 9, Page 233, said records.
Subject to all easements of record.
Excepting and reserving all that certain property known as containing 11.897 acres acquired by J. Keith Johnson from Gary L. McIntosh and Patricia G. Champion by deed dated 10/22/2004 recorded 10/26/2004 in deed Volume 496 Page 322. Excepting and reserving all that certain property known as Lot Nos. 62, 63, 64 and 67 acquired by Lamar County, Georgia from Gary L. McIntosh (Right of way Deed) by deed dated 06/18/1990 recorded 12/05/1990 in deed Volume 144 Page 460. Address; 433 Silver Dollar Rd.; Barnesville, GA 302043219 Tax Map or Parcel ID No.: 032-061
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 433 Silver Dollar Road, Barnesville, Georgia 30204 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): Cavin C. Miller 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) the right of redemption of any taxing authority, (c) any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, and (d) 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.
Wells Fargo Bank, NA as agent and Attorney in Fact for Cavin C. Miller
Aldridge Connors, LLP, 3575 Piedmont Road, N.E., Suite 500, Atlanta, Georgia 30305, (404) 994-7400.
This law firm may be acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
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(re: 278 Van Buren Road)
Notice Of Sale Under Power In Security Deed, State Of Georgia County Of Lamar
Pursuant to a power of sale contained in a deed to secure debt from Robert A. Aaron & Cherrie C. Aaron to United Bank dated Nov. 6, 2007, and recorded in Deed Book 651, Pages 192-196, Lamar County, Georgia, Superior Court Records, there will be sold by the undersigned at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the Courthouse door in Lamar County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in April, 2012 (April 3, 2012) the following described property:
Exhibit “A”
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 132 of the 3rd Land District of Lamar County, Georgia, lying on the northeastern side of Van Buren Road, containing 2.52 acres, and being more particularly described as PARCEL C-20 upon a certain plat of survey entitled “Survey for Georgia Woodlands, Inc.” by Brent Cunningham, Ga. RLS No. 2097, dated Dec. 7, 1987, and recorded in Plat Book 10, Page 38, 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 all easements and restrictions of record.
This is the same property which was conveyed unto Robert A. Aaron and Cherrie C. Aaron from Georgia Woodlands, Inc. by Warranty Deed dated Dec. 9, 1987, and recorded in Deed Book 129, Page 306, said records, in which the incorrect Land Lot numbers were shown as “70 and 93” rather than the correct “132”.
This property is known as No. 278 Van Buren Road, Milner, Ga. 30257, according to the present numbering system in Lamar County, Georgia.
The debt secured by said security deed and the note given in evidence thereof have been and are hereby declared due because of default in payment of the monthly installments due under said note. This sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale.
To the best of the undersigned’s knowledge and belief, the party in possession of the property is Robert A. Aaron & Cherrie C. Aaron.
Under the terms of the aforesaid deed to secure debt, said property will be sold as the property of the aforesaid Robert A. Aaron & Cherrie C. Aaron, subject to all taxes, assessments, easements, and restrictions, if any, and the proceeds of said sale applied as provided in said deed.
Notice of the initiation of proceedings to exercise the power of sale provided in said deed to secure debt was duly given to the debtor by the secured creditor no later than 30 days prior to the date of the foreclosure sale, in writing, and sent by registered (or certified) mail, return receipt requested, to the property address (or such other address as the debtor may have designated by written notice to the secured creditor), consisting of a copy of the published legal advertisement of said sale (or a copy of the legal advertisement as provided to the newspaper), and mailed as aforesaid; all as required by the Official Code of Georgia Annotated Sections 44-14-162 and 44-14-162.2.
William D. Lindsey, Attorney for United Bank
William D. Lindsey, Attorney at Law, 342 College Dr., Barnesville, GA 30204, (770) 358-1188
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Sale Under Power Contained In Deed To Secure Debt, Georgia, Lamar County:
By virtue of the power and authority contained in a deed to secure debt and under the power of sale contained therein, executed by Companion Properties, LLC To United Bank, dated February 5, 2007, and of record in Deed Book 613, Page 326, in the Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Lamar County, Georgia, as modified by Modification Agreement dated July 30, 2008, of record in Deed Book 678, Page 74, said Clerk’s Office, the undersigned will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the courthouse doors in the City of Barnesville, Lamar County, Georgia, between the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in April, 2012, the following described real estate, to-wit:
All that tract or parcel of land, together with all improvements thereon, lying and being in Land Lot 186 of the 3rd Land District of Lamar County, Georgia, and being more particularly shown and distinguished as Tract 9 of Parker Branch Plantation according to a plat of survey recorded in Plat Book 12, Page 330, Clerk’s Office, Lamar County Superior Court. Said Tract 9 of Parker Branch Plantation has the metes, bounds, courses, distances and dimensions as shown on said plat.
The indebtedness secured by said DEED TO SECURE DEBT having become in default, said real estate will be sold as the property of COMPANION PROPERTIES, LLC subject to any and all unpaid taxes and assessments, and other restrictions and easements of record, if any, and the proceeds of such sale will be applied to the payment of the principal and interest of said indebtedness, and the cost of this proceeding, including attorneys’ fees, and the balance, if any, shall be paid over to the party or parties entitled thereto. This the 7th day of February, 2012.
United Bank As Attorney In Fact For Companion Properties, LLC
By: Kathy Pippin, Collections Manager 505 South Hill Street, Griffin, Georgia 30224, Phone No. 770-412-4941
Law Offices of David B. Dunaway, 212 West Main Street, P.O. Drawer 471, Thomaston, Georgia 30286
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Sale Under Power Contained In Deed To Secure Debt, Georgia, Lamar County:
By virtue of the power and authority contained in a DEED TO SECURE DEBT and under the power of sale contained therein, executed by Companion Properties, LLC To United Bank, dated August 10, 2005, and of record in Deed Book 537, Page 66, in the Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Lamar County, Georgia, the undersigned will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the courthouse doors in the City of Barnesville, Lamar County, Georgia, between the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in April, 2012, the following described real estate, to-wit:
All that tract or parcel of land, together with all improvements thereon, lying and being in Land Lot 215 of the 3rd Land District of Lamar County, Georgia, and being more particularly known and designated as Tract C-2, containing 5.402 acres according to a plat made by Kenneth E. Presley, Ga. RLS No. 1327, which appears of record in Plat Book 9, Page 35, Clerk’s Office, Superior Court, Lamar County, Georgia. Said plat is referred to for the purpose of a more complete and accurate description of said property and is incorporated herein by reference thereto.
Said property is conveyed subject to the Georgia Power Company right of way as shown on said plat.
TOGETHER with a certain double-wide mobile home resting upon the land.
The indebtedness secured by said DEED TO SECURE DEBT having become in default, said real estate will be sold as the property of COMPANION PROPERTIES, LLC subject to any and all unpaid taxes and assessments, and other restrictions and easements of record, if any, and the proceeds of such sale will be applied to the payment of the principal and interest of said indebtedness, and the cost of this proceeding, including attorneys’ fees, and the balance, if any, shall be paid over to the party or parties entitled thereto. This the 7th day of February, 2012.
United Bank As Attorney In Fact For Companion Properties, LLC
By: Kathy Pippin, Collections Manager, 505 South Hill Street, Griffin, Georgia 30224, Phone No. 770-412-4941
Law Offices of David B. Dunaway, 212 West Main Street, P.O. Drawer 471, Thomaston, Georgia 30286
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Sale Under Power Contained In Deed To Secure Debt, Georgia, Lamar County:
By virtue of the power and authority contained in a DEED TO SECURE DEBT and under the power of sale contained therein, executed by COMPANION PROPERTIES, LLC to UNITED BANK, dated May 26, 2006 and of record in Deed Book 578, Page 170, in the Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Lamar County, Georgia, the undersigned will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the courthouse doors in the City of Barnesville, Lamar County, Georgia, between the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in April, 2012, the following described real estate, to-wit:
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 216 of the Third Land District of Lamar County, Georgia, and being shown as Tract “F” containing 4.33 acres on a plat of survey prepared for S. R. Brockington by Kenneth E. Presley, Registered Land Surveyor No. 1327, said plat being dated December 17, 1971 and last revised August 1, 1979, recorded in Plat Book 8, Page 34, Clerk’s Office, Superior Court, Lamar County, Georgia; said plat being incorporated by reference herein, with this tract of land being more particularly described as follows: To arrive at the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING begin at the common corner of Land Lots 200, 201, 216 and 217 of the Third Land District, Lamar County, Georgia; thence north 01 degree 12 minutes 04 seconds east a distance of 1510.85 feet to a point lying on the southeasterly right of way of Georgia State Route No. 36; thence north 36 degrees 03 minutes 41 seconds east along the southeasterly right of way of Georgia State Route No. 36 a distance of 1055.91 feet to the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. From the beginning point thus established, thence north 36 degrees 03 minutes 41 seconds east along the southeasterly right of way of Georgia State Route #36 a distance of 230.0 feet to a point; thence south 53 degrees 24 minutes 16 seconds east 836.05 feet to a point; thence south 00 degrees 16 minutes 37 seconds east a distance of 230.0 feet to a point; thence north 56 degrees 06 minutes 50 seconds west a distance of 973.0 feet to the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING, together with all improvements attached thereon.
TOGETHER with a 1993 Horton Mobile Home, Echo Model, Serial Number H63671GLR, which is permanently attached to and made a part of the real property.
The indebtedness secured by said DEED TO SECURE DEBT having become in default, said real estate will be sold as the property of COMPANION PROPERTIES, LLC subject to any and all unpaid taxes and assessments, and other restrictions and easements of record, if any, and the proceeds of such sale will be applied to the payment of the principal and interest of said indebtedness, and the cost of this proceeding, including attorneys’ fees, and the balance, if any, shall be paid over to the party or parties entitled thereto.
This the 7th day of February, 2012.
United Bank as attorney in fact for Companion Properties, LLC
By: Kathy Pippin, Collections Manager 505 South Hill Street, Griffin, Georgia 30224, Phone No. 770-412-4941
Law Offices of David B. Dunaway, 212 West Main Street, P.O. Drawer 471, Thomaston, Georgia 30286
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Sale Under Power Contained In Deed To Secure Debt, Georgia, Lamar County:
By virtue of the power and authority contained in a DEED TO SECURE DEBT and under the power of sale contained therein, executed by COMPANION PROPERTIES, LLC to UNITED BANK, dated February 5,,2007, and of record in Deed Book 613, Page 331, in the Office of, the Clerk of the Superior Court of Lamar County, Georgia, and, modified by Modification Agreement, dated August 19, 2008, of record in Deed Book 680, Page 65, said Clerk’s Office, the undersigned will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the courthouse doors in the City of Barnesville, Lamar County, Georgia, between the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in April, 2012, the following described real estate, to-wit:
All that tract or parcel of land, together with all improvements thereon, lying and being in Land Lot 92 of the 3rd Land District of Lamar County, Georgia, containing 1.96 acres as shown on plat of survey entitled “Conceptual Plan for Rick Viars”, prepared by James W. Butler, Registered Land Surveyor No. 2754, dated January 18, 2007, recorded in Plat Book 15, Page 401, Lamar County Records. The description of said property as contained on said plat is hereby incorporated herein and by reference made a part hereof.
The indebtedness secured by said DEED TO SECURE DEBT having become in default, said real estate will be sold as the property of COMPANION PROPERTIES, LLC subject to any and all unpaid taxes and assessments, and other restrictions and easements of record, if any, and the proceeds of such sale will be applied to the payment of the principal and interest of said indebtedness, and the cost of this proceeding, including attorneys’ fees, and the balance, if any, shall be paid over to the party or parties entitled thereto. This the 7th day of February, 2012.
United Bank As Attorney In Fact For Companion Properties, LLC
By: Kathy Pippin, Collections Manager, 505 South Hill Street, Griffin, Georgia 30224, Phone No. 770-412-4941
Law Offices of David B. Dunaway, 212 West Main Street, P.O. Drawer 471, Thomaston, Georgia 30286
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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 James R. Anderson to HomeBanc Mortgage Corporation, dated June 27, 2007, recorded in Deed Book 633, Page 1, Lamar County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to M&T Bank by assignment recorded in Deed Book 777, Page 295, Lamar County, Georgia Records,conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of One Hundred Sixty-Four Thousand Nine Hundred And 0/100 Dollars ($164,900.00), 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 April, 2012, the following described property:
Exhibit “A”
All that lot, tract or parcel of land situate, lying and being in Land Lot 227 of the Second Land District of originally Pike County, now Lamar County, Georgia, and shown and designated as 2.00 acres on plat of survey entitled “Property Survey for Buzzie Morgan”, prepared by Conkle-Lane & Associates, GaRLS #2001, and recorded in Plat Book 15, Page 215, Lamar County Superior Court records. Said plat together with the metes, bounds, courses and distances shown thereon is incorporated herein and made a part hereof by reference. The above-described being known and designated as 568 McKenzie Road, Milner, Georgia.
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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: M&T Mortgage Corporation, P.O. Box 1288, Buffalo, NY 14240, 800-724-1633. 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 James R. Anderson or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 568 McKenzie 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. This law firm is seeking solely to foreclose the creditor’s lien on real estate and this law firm will not be seeking a personal money judgment against you. M&T Bank as Attorney in Fact for James R. Anderson
McCalla Raymer, LLC, 1544 Old Alabama Road, Roswell, Georgia 30076, www.foreclosurehotline.net
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Notice Of Sale Under Power, State Of Georgia , County Of Lamar
By virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed to Secure Debt from Charles Downey to Green Tree Financial Corp. nka Green Tree Servicing, LLC, dated and recorded in Deed Book 239, Page 272, in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Lamar County, Georgia, said Deed to Secure Debt having been given to secure a Note, dated , in the original principal amount of Eighty Eight Thousand Four Hundred Ninety and 16/100 Dollars ($88,490.16) with interest thereon as provided therein, having been last sold, assigned and transferred to U.S. Bank, N.A. as Trustee for Manufactured Housing Contract Senior/Subordinate Pass-Through Certificate Trust 1998-7, 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 of April 2012 regarding the following described property:
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 248, 3rd Land District, Lamar County, Georgia, being more particularly describe as Lot 3 and Lot 4 of the Fords Landing Subdivision as shown on a plat recorded in Plat Book 13, Page 279, Lamar County records and incorporated herein; this is a portion of the property conveyed by deed recorded in Deed Book 237, Page 221, said records.
Also conveyed herewith is a 1998 Fleetwood Homes Eagle Trace manufactured home, which is permanently attached to and made a part of the real property.
Said property is commonly known as 183 Dogwood Circle, Jackson, GA 30233.
The indebtedness secured by said Deed to Secure Debt has been and is hereby declared due because of default under the terms of said Deed to Secure Debt 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 Deed to Secure Debt and Note.
Said property will be sold subject to the following items which may affect the title of said property; 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 Deed to Secure Debt. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is Charles Downey or tenant(s).
U.S. Bank, N.A. as Trustee for Manufactured Housing Contract Senior/Subordinate Pass-Through Certificate Trust 1998-7 as Attorney-in-Fact for Charles Downey
Contact: Topping & Associates, LLC, 1930 N. Druid Hills Rd., Suite B, Atlanta, Georgia 30319, (404) 728-0220
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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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 James J. Fields, Jr. and Tiffany B. Fields to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., dated June 17, 2005, recorded in Deed Book 529, Page 37, Lamar County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to Bank of America, N.A., successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP, formerly known as Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP by assignment recorded in Deed Book 768, Page 9, Lamar County, Georgia Records,conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of One Hundred Seventy-One Thousand And 0/100 Dollars ($171,000.00), 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 April, 2012, the following described property:
See Exhibit “A” Attached Hereto And Made A Part Hereof
EXHIBIT “A”
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lots 4 & 29 of the 7th Land District of Lamar County, Georgia, fronting on the eastern side of Old Milner Road, containing 3.00 acres, and being more particularly described upon a certain plat of survey entitled “Property Survey for Danny Ray Turner & Stephanie J. Turner” prepared by Kenneth E. Presley, Ga RLS No. 1327, dated September 16, 1994, and recorded in Plat Book 12, Page 276, in the Office of the Clerk of the 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. Located on the above described property is a dwellings known and designated as 647 Old Milner Road, Barnesville, Georgia. AND All that lot, tract or parcel of land situate lying and being in Land Lot 29 of the 7th Land District of Lamar County, Georgia, containing 2.622 acres as shown on plat of survey entitled “Property of Fred McGhin and Brenda McGhin”, prepared by Bernhard Harper and Associates and recorded at Plat Book 13, Page 379, Lamar County Superior Court Records, which said plat with the metes, bounds, courses, and distances as shown thereon is incorporated herein and made a part of this instrument.
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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: Bank of America, N.A., 2270 Lakeside Blvd, Richardson, TX 75082, 1-888-219-7773.
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 James J. Fields, Jr. and Tiffany B. Fields or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 647 Old Milner Road, 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.
This law firm is seeking solely to foreclose the creditor’s lien on real estate and this law firm will not be seeking a personal money judgment against you.
Bank of America, N.A., successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP formerly known as Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP as Attorney in Fact for James J. Fields, Jr. and Tiffany B. Fields
McCalla Raymer, LLC, 1544 Old Alabama Road, Roswell, Georgia 30076, www.foreclosurehotline.net
MR/ctb 4/3/12 Our file no. 5705611-FT10
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Notice Of Sale Under Power, Lamar County
Pursuant to the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by Michael R. Felix Jr and Michelle L. Felix to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., as nominee for Wachovia Mortgage Corporation dated 3/31/2006 and recorded in Deed Book 572 Page 175, LAMAR County, Georgia records; as last transferred to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. SBM Wachovia Mortgage Corporation by Assignment filed for record in LAMAR County, Georgia records, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of $ 38,700.00, 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 LAMAR County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in April, 2012 (April 3, 2012), the following described property:
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in land lot 190, 3rd District, Lamar County, Georgia, being Lot 16, final plat for Southern Land and Lumber Company Property, as per plat recorded in Plat Book 12, Page 397, Lamar County, Georgia records, which plat is incorporated herein and made a part hereof by reference.
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 Lot 16 City Pond Road, Barnesville, Georgia 30204 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): Michael R. Felix Jr and Michelle L. Felix 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) the right of redemption of any taxing authority, (c) any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, and (d) 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.
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. SBM Wachovia Mortgage Corporation as agent and Attorney in Fact for Michael R. Felix Jr and Michelle L. Felix
Aldridge Connors, LLP, 3575 Piedmont Road, N.E., Suite 500, Atlanta, Georgia 30305, (404) 994-7400.
This law firm may be acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
1000-6619881
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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 Michael C. Grammer and Tonya M. Grammer to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., dated July 2, 2004, recorded in Deed Book 484, Page 321, Lamar County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to SunTrust Bank by assignment recorded in Deed Book 744, Page 347, Lamar County, Georgia Records,conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of One Hundred Ten Thousand Six Hundred And 0/100 Dollars ($110,600.00), 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 April, 2012, the following described property:
EXHIBIT “A”
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lots 254 and 255 of the 2nd Land District of Lamar County, Georgia, containing 2 acres, more or less, together with all improvements thereon, lying on the eastern side of Fawn road (aka Morgan Road) and being more particularly described upon a certain compiled plat for Joseph W. Grammer and Tonya Jo Grammer prepared by Kenneth E. Presley, GA RLS No 1327, dated Feb. 10, 1992 and recorded in Plat Book 11, Page 95 in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Lamar County, Georgia. Said compiled plat, together with the metes and bounds, courses and distances shown thereon, is hereby incorporated into and made a part of this description as if set out fully herein. Tax ID# 019-028 Re: Grammar
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See Exhibit “A” attached hereto and made a part hereof
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: Suntrust Mortgage, Inc., 1001 Semmes Avenue, Richmond, VA 23224, 866-384-0903. 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 Michael C. Grammer and Tonya M. Grammer or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 373 Fawn 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.
This law firm is seeking solely to foreclose the creditor’s lien on real estate and this law firm will not be seeking a personal money judgment against you.
SunTrust Bank as Attorney in Fact for Michael C. Grammer and Tonya M. Grammer
McCalla Raymer, LLC, 1544 Old Alabama Road, Roswell, Georgia 30076, www.foreclosurehotline.net
MR/cs9 4/3/12 Our file no. 52984110-FT2
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Notice Of Sale Under Power
Georgia, Lamar County
By virtue of the power of sale contained in a Security Deed from Cory R. Hutto to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., (solely as nominee for Lender, as hereinafter defined, and Lender’s successors and assigns): Freedom Mortgage Corporation dated September 14, 2007 recorded in Deed Book 642, Page 56 , Lamar County Records, and last assigned to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of Seventy-Seven Thousand Sixteen And 00/100 ($77,016.00), 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, during the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday, April 3, 2012 the following described property, to wit:
All that tract or parcel of land containing 0.40 acres, more or less, 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 4-0.40 acres according to that certain plat of survey entitled “Survey for Eric Tedders and Grady Tedders”, dated July 21, 2003, prepared by Mark D. Pressley, Georgia Registered Professional Land Surveyor #2777, a copy of which said plat is recorded in Plat Book 14, Page 456, Clerk’s Office, Superior Court, Lamar County, Georgia, and which said plat, together with the metes, bounds, courses and distances as shown thereon with respect to the said 0.40 acres, is by this reference incorporated herein in aid of this description as fully as if copied at length herein.
The Debt secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of nonpayment of the indebtedness when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Security Deed. The debt remaining in default, the sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of 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 will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above.
To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property Cory R. Hutto or, a tenant or tenants, and said property was or is commonly known as 100 Westchester Drive, Barnesville, GA 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.
JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association As Attorney in Fact for Cory R. Hutto
Martin & Brunavs, 2800 North Druid Hills Rd., Building B, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30329, (404) 982-0088
M&B File No.: 11-12182
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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Highlanders win, extend postseason run
By Ken K. Green
Gordon College outlasted Waycross College 60-57 in a first round GCAA basketball tournament game here Tuesday night. [Full Story »]
Gordon College outlasted Waycross College 60-57 in a first round GCAA basketball tournament game here Tuesday night. [Full Story »]

Eleby gets life plus 20; jury tampering alleged
Lakievius Eleby was sentenced to life in prison plus 20 years Tuesday afternoon and led away in handcuffs from Lamar superior court.
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T Street to be paved Wednesday
Resuracing work on Thomaston Street will begin Wednesday.
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Gingrich wins big in Lamar
Newt Gingrich took just over 61% of the Republican ballots cast in Super Tuesday voting in Lamar County. Turnout was light to moderate.
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Help find Buster
Buster, who was rescued from a metro area pound Feb. 28, escaped from a car while at the Barnesville Animal Clinic on Burnette Road Friday, March 2. Buster has been located twice since then but fled as he is very scared of people.
If you have seen Buster, help rescue him for a second time by calling 404.378.1375 or 717.756.1863 or e-mail [email protected]
If you have seen Buster, help rescue him for a second time by calling 404.378.1375 or 717.756.1863 or e-mail [email protected]
Sheriff's Report
Between Friday, Feb. 24, and Wednesday, March 2, the Lamar County sheriff’s office made the following arrests:
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Police Report
Between Friday, Feb. 24, and Friday, March 2, the Barnesville police department made seven arrests:
Derek Wilkerson, 22, 546 Yatesville Rd., Barnesville, theft by taking auto;
Decarlos Grier, 21, 159 Halls Bridge Rd., Jackson, simple battery;
Laquandria Alford, 21, 130 Abercrombie Rd., Culloden, simple battery;
Tyree Virgin, 32, 132 Armstead Cir., Barnesville, disorderly conduct;
Arlon Graves, 25, 272 Mill St., Barnesville, battery;
Dnorrious Barrett, 19, 335 Grove St., Barnesville, theft by taking auto;
Cory Hugh, 19, 178 Ledbetter Rd., Barnesville, theft by taking auto.
Officers answered 114 calls for service including one fight, three animal complaints, eight security checks, six domestics, one subject with firearm, 26 foot patrols, 10 suspicious persons/vehicles, one suicide attempt, four speeding, one accident, three escorts, seven alarms and four damage to property. They issued 27 citations including one driving while license suspended or revoked, one no license on person, one violation of license restrictions, 17 speeding, one failure to stop, two seat belt violations, one open container, two simple battery and one disorderly conduct. [Full Story »]
Derek Wilkerson, 22, 546 Yatesville Rd., Barnesville, theft by taking auto;
Decarlos Grier, 21, 159 Halls Bridge Rd., Jackson, simple battery;
Laquandria Alford, 21, 130 Abercrombie Rd., Culloden, simple battery;
Tyree Virgin, 32, 132 Armstead Cir., Barnesville, disorderly conduct;
Arlon Graves, 25, 272 Mill St., Barnesville, battery;
Dnorrious Barrett, 19, 335 Grove St., Barnesville, theft by taking auto;
Cory Hugh, 19, 178 Ledbetter Rd., Barnesville, theft by taking auto.
Officers answered 114 calls for service including one fight, three animal complaints, eight security checks, six domestics, one subject with firearm, 26 foot patrols, 10 suspicious persons/vehicles, one suicide attempt, four speeding, one accident, three escorts, seven alarms and four damage to property. They issued 27 citations including one driving while license suspended or revoked, one no license on person, one violation of license restrictions, 17 speeding, one failure to stop, two seat belt violations, one open container, two simple battery and one disorderly conduct. [Full Story »]

Downtown Collision
An 90-year-old man accidentally pushed the accelerator rather than the brakes Tuesday afternoon and crashed into Sun Solace Tanning Salon. No injuries were reported.
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Jury still deliberating murder case
After a lunch break Tuesday, Judge Tommy Wilson used the Allen charge to encourage the deadlocked jury to make a renewed effort to reach a verdict.
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Football coach to be hired Wednesday
A special called meeting of the Lamar school board will be held Wednesday, March 7 to hire a new Trojan football coach.
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Stop failing America's young women
America is a great country. In fact, there is no place else like it in the world. People come to America from all points on the globe – often overcoming tremendous obstacles to get here – to attempt to capture for themselves a piece of the American dream. To them, and to most of us, America is the “promised land.”
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