TRADE NAME REGISTRATION NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that Quanta Telecommunication Solutions, LLC, conducting a business at 597 Big A Road, in Toccoa, Stephens County, Georgia 30577, under the name of RBL Fiber Grid, is a trade name, and the names and addresses of the persons, firms or partnership owning and carrying on said trade or business are: Quanta Telecommunication Solutions, LLC, 597 Big A Road, Toccoa, GA 30577
The statement relating thereto required by O.C.G.A. § 10-1-490 has been filed with the Clerk of the Superior Court of Stephens County, Georgia.
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NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
GEORGIA, STEPHENS COUNTY
All creditors of the estate of Melvin William Justice a/k/a Melvin W. Justice, deceased, late of Stephens 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.
This 23rd day of September, 2026.

Deanie Fournier, Executor of the
Estate of Melvin William Justice
a/k/a Melvin W. Justice, deceased
c/o Matthew D. Skilling
Sanders, Ranck & Skilling, P.C.
P.O. Box 1005
Toccoa, GA 30577
(706) 886-7533
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Notice to Debtors and Creditors
All creditors of the estate of Richard Allen Nash late of Stephens County, deceased, 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.
This 23rd day of September, 2026

Name: Barbara Murtagh Nash
Title: Executor
Address: 647 Mimosa Blvd,
Roswell, GA 30075
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GEORGIA, STEPHENS COUNTY.
IN RE: BERNICE N. PINSON,
DECEASED
All creditors of the estate of Bernice N. Pinson, late of Stephens County, Georgia, are hereby notified to render their demands to the Co-Executors, according to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment to said Co-Executors.
This 28th day of September, 2026.
Robbie T. Lynn and
James Michael Lynn
Co-Executors of the
Bernice N. Pinson Estate
391 Deer Track,
Cornelia, Georgia 30531
2704 Amber Springs Way,
Buford, Georgia 30519

Prepared By:
McClure, Ramsay & Dickerson, LLP
P. O. Drawer 1408
Toccoa, Georgia 30577
(706) 886-3178
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NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
GEORGIA, STEPHENS COUNTY
All creditors of the estate of Robert Daniel Wood, deceased, late of Stephens 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.
This 25th day of September, 2026.

Gloria Sue Wood,
Executor of the Estate of
Robert Daniel Wood, deceased
c/o Matthew D. Skilling
Sanders, Ranck & Skilling, P.C.
P.O. Box 1005
Toccoa, GA 30577
(706) 886-7533
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PUBLIC NOTICE
In accordance with O.C.G.A. 21-2-492 notice is hereby given that the computation and canvassing of the returns of votes cast in the November 3rd, 2026, General Election shall commence on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026 beginning at 7:00 pm and continuing until complete. Said computation and canvassing shall be held at the Historic Courthouse located at 37 W. Tugalo Street Toccoa, Georgia. Candidates or his or her representative and any member of the general public are permitted to be in attendance during this process.
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AMENDED CALL FOR SPECIAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026
AUTHORIZING THE PERMITTING AND REGULATION
OF DISTILLED SPIRITS BY THE DRINK FOR ON-SITE CONSUMPTION ONLY, SUNDAY SALES OF DISTILLED SPIRITS AND/OR PREVIOUSLY AUTHORIZED ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FOR ON-SITE
CONSUMPTION
Pursuant to O.C.G.A. §§ 3-4-90, 3-4-92, and 3-3-7 and a resolution adopted by the Board of Commissioners of Stephens County on July 28, 2026, requesting the undersigned to call a special election on November 3, 2026, for the purpose of submitting to the voters of the county (1) the question of authorizing the sale of distilled spirits for beverage purposes by the drink for consumption only on the premises; and, (2) the question of authorizing Sunday sales of distilled spirits and/or other previously-authorized alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption by valid license holders between the hours of 11:00 A.M. and 12:00 Midnight in any licensed establishment which derives at least 50 percent of its total annual gross sales from the sale of prepared meals or food in all of the combined retail outlets of the individual establishment where food is served and in any licensed establishment which derives at least 50 percent of its total annual gross income from the rental of rooms for overnight lodging, as described in said resolution, the Board of Elections and Registration of Stephens County, as Election Superintendent for Stephens County, does hereby call said special election on November 3, 2026, and gives notice of the same, as follows:
1.On November 3, 2026, a special election (the Special Election) will be held in Stephens County to submit to the qualified voters of Stephens County the following questions:
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
“Shall the governing authority of Stephens County, Georgia, be authorized to issue licenses to sell distilled spirits for beverage purposes by the drink, such sales to be for consumption only on the premises?”
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
“Shall the governing authority of Stephens County be authorized to permit and regulate Sunday sales of distilled spirits or alcoholic beverages in addition to malt beverages and wine previously approved for beverage purposes by the drink?”
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
“Shall the governing authority of Stephens County be authorized to permit and regulate Sunday sales of distilled spirits or alcoholic beverages in addition to malt beverages and wine previously approved for beverage purposes by the drink from 11:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.?”
2.All persons desiring to vote for approval of authorizing the sale of distilled spirits for beverage purposes by the drink for consumption only on the premises, and/or authorizing the Sunday sales of distilled spirits for on-site consumption between the hours of 11:00 A.M. until 12:00 Midnight, and/or expanding the time frame for Sunday sales of other previously-authorized alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption, from 12:30 P.M. to Midnight, to 11:00 A.M. to Midnight, in any licensed establishment which derives at least 50 percent of its total annual gross sales from the sale of prepared meals or food in all of the combined retail outlets of the individual establishment where food is served and in any licensed establishment which derives at least 50 percent of its total annual gross income from the rental of rooms for overnight lodging, shall vote “Yes”, and all persons desiring to vote for rejection of authorizing the sale of distilled spirits for beverage purposes by the drink for consumption only on the premises, and/or authorizing the Sunday sales of distilled spirits for on-site consumption between the hours of 11:00 A.M. until 12:00 Midnight, and/or (3) expanding the time frame for Sunday sales of other previously-authorized alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption, from 12:30 P.M. to Midnight, to 11:00 A.M. to Midnight, in any licensed establishment which derives at least 50 percent of its total annual gross sales from the sale of prepared meals or food in all of the combined retail outlets of the individual establishment where food is served and in any licensed establishment which derives at least 50 percent of its total annual gross income from the rental of rooms for overnight lodging, shall vote “No”. If more than one-half of the votes cast on the question are for approval of authorizing the sale of distilled spirits for beverage purposes by the drink for consumption only on the premises, and/or authorizing the Sunday sales of distilled spirits for on-site consumption between the hours of 11:00 A.M. until 12:00 Midnight, and/or expanding the time frame for Sunday sales of other previously-authorized alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption, from 12:30 P.M. to Midnight, to 11:00 A.M. to Midnight, in any licensed establishment which derives at least 50 percent of its total annual gross sales from the sale of prepared meals or food in all of the combined retail outlets of the individual establishment where food is served and in any licensed establishment which derives at least 50 percent of its total annual gross income from the rental of rooms for overnight lodging, the aforementioned resolution of the Board of Commissioners of Stephens County approving such on-site sales of distilled spirits and Sunday on-site consumption shall become effective upon the approval of an amendment to the Stephens County Alcoholic Beverage Ordinance regulating such sales.
3.Only those voters registered in Stephens County, Georgia elections shall be allowed to vote in the Special Referendum Election. The last day to register to vote in the Special Election is October 5, 2026. Anyone desiring to register may do so by applying in person at the principal office of the Stephens County Board of Elections and Registration, during normal business hours, located at the Stephens County Historic Courthouse, 37 W. Tugalo Street, Toccoa, Georgia 30577, or by any other method authorized by the Georgia Election Code.
4.Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 21-2-385(d)(1), advance (in-person) voting will be conducted (i) weekdays beginning Tuesday, October 13, 2026, through Friday, October 30, 2026, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.; and (ii) Saturdays, October 17 & October 24, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., at the office of the Stephens County Board of Elections and Registration, located at the Stephens County Historic Courthouse, 37 W. Tugalo Street, Toccoa, Georgia 30577, or by any other method authorized by the Georgia Election Code. All other absentee voting will be conducted as authorized by the Georgia Election Code.
5.Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. on the date of the Special Election.
6.This Amended Call shall serve as public notice of said Special Referendum Election regarding the permitting and/or regulation of Sunday sales as may be required by O.C.G.A. §§ 3-3-7, 3-4-92 and the Georgia Election Code.
Dated as of the 17 day of September, 2026.

BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND
REGISTRATION OF
STEPHENS COUNTY,
as Election Superintendent

By: //Sean Black Sean Black, Chairman
By: //Fredda Wheeler
Fredda Wheeler, Secretary
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NOTICE OF SALE UNDER
POWER
STATE OF GEORGIA
STEPHENS COUNTY
Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by, Joseph Keye, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as grantee, as nominee for Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc., dated 6/9/2017, and recorded on 6/12/2017, in Book 1124, Page 185, Stephens County, Georgia Records, as last assigned to as last assignment to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association by assignment recorded 2/19/2026 as Instrument No. in book 1439, Page 288, conveying the after described property securing the payment of a Note in the amount of $150,000.00 with interest thereon as set forth therein.
NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Security Deed by the Holder, and by virtue of the power of sale and authority vested in it, will on 12/1/2026 sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash: During the legal hours of sale before the door of the courthouse of Stephens County, Georgia., the following described property situated in Stephens County, Georgia, to wit:
ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, LYING AND BEING IN THE CITY OF TOCCOA, STEPHENS COUNTY, GEORGIA, AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT AN IRON PIN CORNER ON THE SOUTHEAST SIDE OF CRESTLAWN DRIVE AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT NO. 127; THENCE RUNNING ALONG THE SOUTHWEST LINE OF LOT NO. 127 SOUTH 73 DEGREES 40 MINUTES EAST 150 FEET TO AN IRON PIN AT SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT NO. 124; THENCE RUNNING ALONG THE NORTHWEST LINE OF LOT NO. 123 SOUTH 16 DEGREES 20 MINUTES WEST 100 FEET TO AN IRON PIN CORNER AT NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT NO. 129; THENCE RUNNING ALONG THE NORTHEAST LINE OF LOT NO. 129 NORTH 73 DEGREES 40 MINUTES WEST 150 FEET TO AN IRON PIN CORNER ON THE SOUTHEAST SIDE OF CRESTLAWN DRIVE; THENCE RUNNING ALONG THE SOUTHEAST SIDE OF CRESTLAWN DRIVE NORTH 16 DEGREES 20 MINUTES EAST 100 FEET BACK TO THE IRON PIN POINT OF BEGINNING, AND BEING ALL OF LOT NUMBER 128, PINE VALLEY SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO A SKETCH OF SURVEY BY JAMES H. GARRETT, JR., GEORGIA REGISTERED LAND SURVEYOR, DATED JULY 5, 1965, REFERENCE BEING MADE TO SAID SKETCH OF SURVEY AND MADE A PART OF THIS DESCRIPTION.
Tax Parcel ID: T25-119
Being real property commonly known as 72 CRESTLAWN DR TOCCOA, GA 30577
The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the debt and all expenses of this sale including attorney's fees (notice of intent to collect attorney's fees having been given).
Said sale will be made subject to the following items which may affect the title to said property: All restrictive covenants, easements and rights-of-way appearing of record, if any; all zoning ordinances; matters which would be disclosed by an accurate survey or by an inspection of the property; all outstanding or unpaid bills and assessments for street improvements, curbing, garbage, water, sewage and public utilities which may be liens upon said property; and any outstanding taxes, assessments and other liens superior to the security deed being foreclosed hereby. To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the above-described property is in the possession of the borrower and/or other persons with the consent and acquiescence of the borrower.
Except to the extent that the Holder may bind and obligate Mortgagors to warrant title to the Property under the terms of the Security Deed, conveyance of the Property shall be made without any representations or warranties whatsoever, express or implied. All sales are “as is”, “where is”.
The entire purchase price is due and payable at the conclusion of the auction in the form of certified funds. Insufficient funds will not be accepted. Amounts received in excess of the winning bid will be refunded to the successful purchaser. This property is being sold with express reservation that the sale is subject to 1) confirmation and audit of the status of the loan by the holder of the security deed, 2) confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, 3) procedures for rescission of sale under O.C.G.A. Section 9-13-172.1, whereby 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 above.
Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 44-14-162.2, the name, address and telephone number of the person or entity who shall have full authority to negotiate, amend, or modify all terms of the above-described mortgage is as follows:
Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC, 500 N. State College Blvd., Suites 1030, 1300 & 1400 Orange, CA 92868 Telephone No.: 800-561-4567
The foregoing notwithstanding, nothing in O.C.G.A. § 44-14-162.2 shall be construed to require JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association to negotiate, amend, or modify the terms of the Security Deed described herein.
Please be advised that the trustee may require entity or trust bidders at this trustee's sale to provide information, documentation and/or certification of the vesting instructions and the data required to be reported pursuant to FinCEN regulations effective for transfers of residential real property to covered transferees on or after March 1, 2026. The required information must be provided to the trustee before a deed under power will be issued for covered transfers. The Buyer may be required to pay charges associated with the gathering and reporting of information to FinCEN. Additional information regarding these regulations and the required transferee information and certifications can be found at:
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/08/29/2024-19198/anti-mo… and https://www.fincen.gov/rre-faqs#D_5
JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association as Attorney in Fact for Joseph Keye
For Foreclosure sale information please contact Vylla Solutions, LLC, P.O. Box 3309, Anaheim, California 92803, Phone: (888) 313-1969
TS # 26-42412
THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on October 14, 2026, at 8:45 o'clock a.m. at the Stephens County Courthouse, 70 North Alexander Street, Toccoa, Georgia 30577, a Presiding Judge of the Superior Court of Stephens County will hear the case of STATE OF GEORGIA vs. STEPHENS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY and ASI SOUTHEAST INC., Civil Action File No. SUCV2026000360 in the Superior Court of Stephens County, the same being a proceeding to confirm and validate a Stephens County Development Authority Taxable Industrial Development Revenue Bond (ASI Southeast Inc. Project), Series 2026 (the “Bond”), in a maximum principal amount of $45,000,000, which is to be issued by the Stephens County Development Authority (the “Issuer”) pursuant to the terms of a resolution (the “Bond Resolution”) adopted by the Issuer, for the purpose of acquiring and leasing the below-defined Project and thereby furthering the public purposes of the Act (defined in the Bond Resolution), which are to promote and expand for the public good and welfare industry and trade within Stephens County, Georgia (the “County”), and to reduce unemployment to the greatest extent possible. The “Project” is a capital project located or to be located in the County, which Project is to be owned by the Issuer and leased to ASI Southeast Inc. (the “Company”), a Georgia corporation, for use as a manufacturing facility for the manufacture of fabricated phenolic and plastic laminate products, and HDPE (high-density polyethylene) products, all in accordance with the terms of the Bond Resolution. The Project shall consist of: (i) the land located in the County (the “Leased Land”) described in Exhibit A attached to the Lease (as defined in the Bond Resolution); (ii) one or more buildings totaling approximately 115,000 square feet in the aggregate (comprised of a 105,000 square foot pre-engineered metal building with an additional 10,000 square feet of office space), building fixtures, building equipment, and other related improvements, to be constructed and installed by the Company on the Leased Land; and (iii) manufacturing, processing and other equipment and personal property, including, without limitation, (1) custom CNC finishing machinery, edge banders, automated panel saws, and advanced material handling equipment, (2) HDPE thick sheet extrusion lines and ancillary equipment, including, but not limited to, granulators, mixers, chillers, silos, material handling systems, vacuum and blowing systems, and/or (3) new CNC's, new Intellistore equipment, and new saw and support equipment, including, but not limited to compressors, vacuum pumps, vacuum lifts, computers, switches, and conveyors, located or to be located (a) on the Leased Land for use by the Company in its operations at the Project, (b) at the Company's existing manufacturing facility located at 900 Clary Connector, Eastanollee, GA 30538 (the “900 Plant”) for use by the Company in its operations thereat, or (c) at the Company's existing manufacturing facility located at 53 Clary Connector, Eastanollee, GA 30538 and 123 Clary Connector, Eastanollee, GA 30538 (collectively, the “GEM Plastics Plant”; the 900 Plant and the GEM Plastics Plant collectively, the “Other Plants”) for use by the Company in its operations thereat (collectively, the “Leased Equipment”). For the avoidance of doubt, (1) the Project may include any Leased Equipment purchased or acquired by the Company and located in the County on the Leased Land or at the Other Plants, on or after January 1, 2025, and any such investment shall be counted for purposes of the Community Investment Goal (as defined in the Economic Development Agreement, as defined in the Bond Resolution), (2) items of Leased Equipment may be moved interchangeably among the Leased Land and the Other Plants for use in the operations at the Project or the Other Plants, in the Company's discretion, provided, the Company's investment in any particular item of Leased Equipment shall not be counted towards the Community Investment Goal more than once, and (3) the Project does not include the Other Plants, or any property (real or personal) located thereat, except for items of Leased Equipment as described above, if any, as applicable. The foregoing is more fully described in the Economic Development Agreement and in materials on file with the Issuer. In such proceeding, the Court will also (a) hear and determine the validity of instruments relating to and providing security for the Bond, and (b) hear and determine such other questions of law and fact pertaining to the right of the Issuer to issue the Bond and to provide the security therefor. The Bond shall be a special and limited obligation of the Issuer, payable from funds provided by the Company or its successors, shall not be payable from taxes or other public funds, and NO PERFORMANCE AUDIT OR PERFORMANCE REVIEW SHALL BE CONDUCTED WITH RESPECT TO SUCH BOND ISSUE. Any citizen of the State of Georgia residing in Stephens County or any other person wherever residing who has a right to object, may intervene and become a party to these proceedings.
/s/ Tim Quick
Clerk, Superior Court,
Stephens County, Georgia
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NOTICE OF PROPOSED TRANSACTION FOR THE INTENT TO ACQUIRE OR DISPOSE OF ASSETS OF STEPHENS COUNTY HOSPITAL TO WELLSTAR STEPHENS
HOSPITAL, INC.
Attorney General Christopher M. Carr has received notice of a proposed transaction for the intent to acquire or dispose of assets of Stephens County Hospital. The following information regarding the proposed transaction is provided in accordance with the provisions of Section 31-7-404 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.
1. LESSOR: Stephens County Hospital Authority d/b/a Stephens County Hospital
2.LESSEE: Wellstar Stephens Hospital, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Wellstar Health System, Inc.
3.DATE, TIME & PLACE OF PUBLIC HEARING: Monday, November 16, 2026, at 1PM, at the Stephens County Historic Courthouse, 37 West Tugalo Street, Toccoa, GA 30577, Main Courtroom, Second Floor
4.SUBMISSION OF WRITTEN COMMENTS: Comments regarding the proposed transaction may be submitted in writing to the following address:
Georgia Department of Law
Attn: Brittany Nelson,
Hearing Coordinator
Business and Finance Section
40 Capitol Square, SW
Atlanta, Georgia 30334-1300
haa@law.ga.gov
For special needs addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act, please notify Brittany Nelson at (404) 458-3309 or haa@law.ga.gov.
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