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http://www.georgiapublicnotice.comState of Georgia, County of LamarAll creditors of the Estate of Robert Lee Lawrence, deceased, late of Lamar County, Georgia, are hereby notified to render in 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 25th day of February, 2015.James W. Lawrence, Personal Representative, 129 Lawrence Rd., Milner, GA 30257(3-3)(4)(p) gpn7State of Georgia, County of LamarAll creditors of the Estate of Mable Martha Lewis Deraney, deceased, late of Lamar County, Georgia, are hereby notified to render in 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 17th day of February, 2015.Stephen A. Deraney, Executor of the Estate of Mable Martha Lewis Deraney, deceased, c/o Pyke & Associates, P.C., 340 Corporate Center Court, Stockbridge, GA 30281.(2-24)(4)(p)gpn18In the Probate Court, County of Lamar, State of GeorgiaIn Re: Estate of Dennis Edward Johnson, DeceasedEstate No. 8139Petition for Letters of AdministrationNoticeTo: any heir whose address is unknownEmily S. Johnson has petitioned for Emily S. Johnson to be appointed Administrator(s) of the estate of Dennis Edward Johnson, 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 16, 2015. All pleadings/objections must be signed under oath 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, Judge of the Probate Court, 326 Thomaston St., Barnesville, GA 30204, 770-358-0533. (2-17)(4)(p)gpn7In the Probate Court, County of Lamar, State of GeorgiaIn Re: Estate of Ellen Rusk Davis, DeceasedEstate No. 7322NoticeTo: All unknown heirs and interested personsThis is to notify you to file objection, if there is any, to the above referenced petition, in this Court on or before March 9, 2015.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, Judge of the Probate Court326 Thomaston St., Barnesville, GA 30204, 770-358-5155(2-10)(4)(b)(4ts)(1aff)gpn7State of Georgia, County of LamarAll creditors of the Estate of French Edwin Meek Jr., deceased, late of Lamar County, Georgia, are hereby notified to render in 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 3rd day of February, 2015.Greg L. Blosser, Personal Representative, 1373 Hwy. 18 W., Barnesville, GA 30204(2-10)(4)(p)gpn7State of Georgia, County of LamarAll creditors of the Estate of Bessie Lee Jackson Brantley, deceased, late of Lamar County, Georgia, are hereby notified to render in 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 3rd day of February, 2015.A.B. Brantley, Personal Representative, 1236 McCollum Road, Barnesville, GA 30204(2-10)(4)(p)gpn11Notice Of Sale Under PowerBecause of a default in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain Security Deed, dated March 20, 2008, executed by Andrew Parker to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for New South Federal Savings Bank, recorded in Deed Book 662, Page 289, Lamar County, Georgia Deed Records, and securing a Note in the original principal amount of $95,742.00, said Security Deed last having been assigned to EVERBANK, the current holder thereof, has declared the entire amount of said indebtedness evidenced by the Note immediately due and payable and, pursuant to the power of sale contained in said Security Deed, will, on the first Tuesday in April, 2015 to-wit: April 7, 2015, during the legal hours of sale, before the Lamar County Courthouse door, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, the following described real property: All that tract or parcel of land containing 2.293 acres, more or less, lying and being in Land lots 91 & 92 of the 7th Land District of Lamar County, Georgia, and being more particularly shown and designated as TRACT ‘A’ 2.293 ACRES according to that certain plat of survey entitled ‘Plat for Dewayne Strickland’, dated February 27, 2007, prepared by Gary Fred Self, Georgia Registered Professional Land Surveyor #1922, a copy of which said plat is recorded in Plat Book 15, Page 415, 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 2.293 acres, is by this reference incorporated herein in aid of this description as fully as if copied at length herein. Located on the subject property is a Horton Home 1997, 27 X 66, VIN# H151265 G L&R and Title# 771538063006083. The Mobile Home Titles have been officially retired by documents recorded at Deed Book 608, Page 155, Lamar County Superior Court Clerk’s OfficeThe aforedescribed real property is also known as 202 Howard Road, Barnesville, GA 30204, according to the present system of numbering houses in Lamar County, Georgia.This 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 as to the amount and status of the loan with the holder of the Security Deed, including but not limited to, a determination that the borrower has not reinstated the loan prior to the foreclosure sale.The name, address and telephone number of the individual or entity with full authority to negotiate, amend and modify all terms of the Note and Security Deed is Green Tree Servicing LLC, Attn: Loss Mitigation, 7360 S. Kyrene Road, Mail Stop P-214, Tempe, AZ 85283. The telephone number is (877) 337-4141. The fax number is (877) 265-9717.Said real property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), the right of redemption of any taxing authority, any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the real property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above.To the extent that said real property is comprised of more than one parcel, said real property will be sold in one or more parcels and in such order as the holder of the Security Deed may determine.Upon information and belief, said real property is presently in the possession or control of Andrew Parker a/k/a andrew j. parker and the proceeds of said sale will be applied to the payment of said indebtedness and all the expenses of said sale, including attorney’s fees, all as provided in said Security Deed and the excess proceeds, if any, will be distributed as provided by law.EVERBANK as Attorney-in-Fact for ANDREW PARKEREllis, Painter, Ratterree & Adams LLP, 2 East Bryan Street, 10th Floor, Savannah, Georgia 31401, (912) 233-9700This Law Firm May Be Attempting To Collect A Debt. Any Information Obtained Will Be Used For That Purpose.(1-27)(10)(p)(10ts)(1aff)gpn11Notice Of Sale Under Power, Lamar CountyPursuant to the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by John Rivers and Tina M. Rivers to New Century Mortgage Corporation dated 9/23/2005 and recorded in Deed Book 545 Page 156, Lamar County, Georgia records; as last transferred to or acquired by Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Morgan Stanley ABS Capital I Inc. Trust 2006-NC3, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of $ 153,600.00, 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 April 07, 2015 (being the first Tuesday of said month unless said date falls on a Federal Holiday), the following described property:That certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 226 of the 2nd District, of Lamar County, Georgia: and being Tract ‘˜B-1′, totaling 5.000 acres as shown in the plat of survey for John Rivers dated August 9, 2005, prepared by Kenneth Edward Presley, Registered Land Surveyor No. 1327, and more particularly described as follows:Beginning at an iron pin on the common Land Lot line which forms the Eastern boundary line of Land Lot 223 and the Western boundary line of land lot 226, which pin is located a distance of 1314.91 feet South along said common Land Lot line from the South Right-of-way of Hoyt Road, being the point of beginning, and proceeding as follows:1. North 90 degrees 00’00’ East 153.58 feet to a point. thence;2. South 01 degrees 27’48’ West 193.67 feet to a point, thence;3. North 90 degrees 00’00’ East 595.41 feet to a point, thence;4. South 62 degrees 06’49’ East 319.64 feet to a point, thence;5. South 64 degrees 52’46’ East 224.61 feet to a point, thence;6. South 70 degrees 57’44’ East 81.65 feet to a point, thence;7. South 81 degrees 57’35’ East 75.86 feet to a point, thence;8. South 02 degrees 33’25’ West 50.23 feet to a point, thence;9. North 81 degrees 57’35’ West 85.47 feet to a point, thence;10. North 70 degrees 57’44’ West 89.12 feet to a point, thence;11. North 64 degrees 52’46’ West 228.47 feet to a point, thence;12. North 62 degrees 06’49’ West 134.03 feet to a point, thence;13. South 79 degrees 10’12’ West 364.16 feet to a point, thence;14. South 90 degrees 00’00’ West 538.17 feet to a point, thence;15. North 01 degrees 27’48’ East 393.73 feet to the point of beginning, according to the plat of survey forJohn Rivers dated August 9, 2005, prepared by Kenneth Edward Presley, Registered Land Surveyor No.1327. A copy of the plat is attached as Exhibit ‘B’ to the Security Deed recorded in Deed Book 545, Page 156, Lamar County, Georgia records.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 474 Mckenzie Road, Milner, GA 30257 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): John Rivers or tenant or tenants.Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC is the entity or individual designated who shall have full authority to negotiate, amend and modify all terms of the mortgage.Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLCForeclosure Loss Mitigation1661 Worthington RoadSuite 100West Palm Beach, FL 334091-877-596-8580Note, however, that such entity or individual is not required by law to negotiate, amend or modify the terms of the loan.Said property will be sold subject to: (a) any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), (b) unpaid water or sewage bills that constitute a lien against the property whether due and payable or not yet due and payable and which may not be of record, (c) the right of redemption of any taxing authority, (d) any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, and (e) any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above.The sale will be conducted subject to (1) confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code; and (2) final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Security Deed. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 9-13-172.1, which allows for certain procedures regarding the rescission of judicial and non-judicial sales in the State of Georgia, the Deed Under Power and other foreclosure documents may not be provided until final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan as provided immediately above.DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, as Trustee for MORGAN STANLEY ABS CAPITAL I INC. TRUST 2006-NC3 as agent and Attorney in Fact for John Rivers and Tina M RiversAldridge Connors, LLP, 15 Piedmont Center, 3575 Piedmont Road, N.E., Suite 500, Atlanta, Georgia 30305, (404) 994-7400.1017-658024AThis law firm may be acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. 1017-658024A(2-24)(6)(p)(6ts)(1aff)gpn14Central Georgia Electric, Membership Corporation, Announces Its Unclaimed Capital, Credit Checks For 2009In compliance with O.C.G.A. § 44-12-236 of the Disposition of Unclaimed Property Act, Central Georgia EMC is attempting to locate former members whose capital credit checks were issued in 2009, but have been returned by the U.S. Postal Service as ‘undeliverable’ or have otherwise been unclaimed.A list indicating the names of these former members can be found by visiting our web site, www.cgemc.com, or by viewing the list at our office, located at 923 S. Mulberry St., Jackson, GA 30233. If you know the correct address of these individuals or have any helpful information, please contact our office, or notify the person to contact us as soon as possible by calling 770-775-7857 or 800-222-4877.The last possible date to claim these funds is Aug. 28, 2015. If not claimed by this date, they will be designated for charitable uses as permitted by O.C.G.A. § 44-12-236.(3-3)(1)(b)(1ts)(1aff)gpn14Republican Party to hold Mass Meetings and County Convention.On Saturday, March 14, 2015, at 9AM, the Lamar County Republican Party will convene Precinct Mass Meetings to elect Delegates and Alternate Delegates to the Lamar County Republican Party Convention. The County Convention will convene at 10 AM at the same location for the purpose of electing Delegates and Alternate Delegates to the 3rd Congressional District Convention and the State Convention. Additionally, the Convention will be adopting the rules of the County Republican Party and electing officers for the 2015-2017 term.Both the Precinct Mass Meetings and the County Convention will be held at the Lamar County Courthouse located at 326 Thomaston Street in Barnesville, GA. All Lamar County residents who are legally registered to vote and believe in the principles of the Republican Party are urged to participate in this process. For more information visit lamarcountygagop.org..The 3rd District Republican Party Convention will convene on Saturday, April 18, 2015 at 10AM at the Newnan Center, Newnan, Georgia. The District Convention will be adopting rules for the 3rd District Republican Party of Georgia and electing officers for the 2015-2017 term. The Convention will also elect district members of the State Committee of the Georgia Republican Party. Delegates, Alternates and Guests will be required to pay a fee that shall be set by the 3rd District Committee, which is to cover the cost of the Convention.The Georgia Republican Party State Convention will convene on Friday, May 15 and Saturday, May 16, 2015 at 10AM at the Classic Center, in Athens, Georgia and will elect Georgia Republican Party Officers and conduct all other business as necessary. Delegates, Alternates and Guests will be required to pay a fee, which is to cover the cost of the Convention. For more information, visit www.gagop.org.Registration and participation at the Precinct Mass Meetings , County Convention or State Convention is not allowed after the event’s designated start time.For further information, contact Jimmy Hearn, chair of the Lamar Republican Party at 770-358-3633 or 770-856-8799 or email cglass80@gmail.com or visit lamarcountygagop.org.(3-3)(2)(p)(ns)gpn14Legal Notice to the PublicNotice is hereby given under an Act of the Georgia General Assembly of 1990, as amended, that one alternate member of the Lamar County Board of Equalization will be elected, selected and appointed by the Lamar County Grand Jury at the March Term 2015 to fill the following position:One Alternate Member, a vacancy by Jonathan Merritt, beginning day of appointment and ending on December 31, 2015.Anyone interested in serving should submit in writing your name and contact information to Caleb Tyson with attention to the March Term 2015 Grand Jury on or before March 9, 2015.Caleb A. Tyson(2-24)(2)(2ts)(1aff)(b)gpn15In the Superior Court of Lamar County, State of GeorgiaCivil Action No. 15B-068-FIn Re: Joshua Thomas MooreNotice of Petition to Change NameGeorgia, Lamar CountyNotice is hereby given that Joshua T. Moore, the undersigned, filed his petition to the Superior Court of Lamar County, Georgia on the 13th day of February, 2015, praying for a change in the name of petitioner from Joshua Thomas Moore to Joshua Thomas Price. Notice is hereby given pursuant to law to any interested or affected party to appear in said Court and to file objections to such name change. Objections must be filed with said Court within 30 days of the filing of said petition.This 13 day of February, 2015./s/Joshua T. Moore, Petitioner (3-3)(4)(p)gpn8In the Superior Court of Lamar County, State of GeorgiaCassandra Delene Scott, Plaintiff vs. Steven Wayne Scott, DefendantCivil Action # 14B-556-WNotice of PublicationBy order for service of publication dated January 28, 2015, you are hereby notified that on December 23, 2014 Plaintiff, Cassandra Delen Scott filed a suit against you for complaint for divorce.You are required to file with the Clerk of Superior Court, and to serve upon the plaintiff Cassandra Delene Scott, pro se, an answer in writing withing sixty (60) days from the date of the order for service by publication.Witness the Honorable Thomas H. Wilson, Judge of the Superior Court this 29th day of January, 2015./s/Tammy R. Bell, Deputy Clerk, Lamar County, Georgia(2-3)(8)(p)(ns)The legal notices posted on the web site are for reference only. 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