NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
GEORGIA, STEPHENS COUNTY.
Tracey Cosby and Chris Brady have qualified as Personal Representatives of the Estate Marvin Brady, deceased. All creditors of the Estate Marvin Brady, deceased, late of Stephens County, are hereby notified to render in their demands to the said Personal Representatives, Tracey Cosby and Chris Brady, according to law, and all persons indebted to said Estate are required to make immediate payment to the said Personal Representatives, Tracey Cosby and Chris Brady.
This 30th day of January, 2020.

Tracey Cosby and Chris Brady
Personal Representatives of the
Estate of Marvin Brady, Deceased

P. Ann Pickett
Sanders, Ranck & Skilling, P.C.
P. O. Box 1005
Toccoa, GA 30577
706-886-7533
Attorney for Tracey Cosby and Chris Brady (Personal Representatives)
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TR560894

STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF STEPHENS
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS
ALL PERSONS INDEBTED TO MILWOOD ASHLEY DEKLE, DECEASED, ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED TO MAKE IMMEDIATE PAYMENT TO THE UNDERSIGNED AND ALL CREDITORS OF SAID DECEDENT ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED TO RENDER THEIR CLAIMS TO THE UNDERSIGNED.
THIS 29TH DAY OF JANUARY, 2020.
WITNESSED MY HAND AND SEAL, ON THE DAY ABOVE WRITTEN.

LANDIS DEKLE HICKS ACTING AS EXECUTOR OF THE
MILWOOD ASHLEY DEKLE
ESTATE.

ADDRESS:
158 LAKEVIEW HTS CR
CORNELIA, GA 30531
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TR560231

GEORGIA, STEPHENS COUNTY.
IN RE: GRACE DOLLY EVANS,
DECEASED
All creditors of the estate of Grace Dolly Evans, late of Stephens County, Georgia, are hereby notified to render their demands to the Administratrix, according to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment to said Administratrix.
This 28th day of January, 2020.

Paddie E. Jackson
Administratrix of the Estate of
Grace Dolly Evans
1008 Dortch Road
Eastanollee, Georgia 30538

McClure, Ramsay, Dickerson &
Escoe
P. O. Drawer l408
Toccoa, Georgia 30577
(706) 886-3l78
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TR560142

NOTICE OF SALE UNDER
POWER
GEORGIA, STEPHENS COUNTY
Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by GREG F. AUSTIN, SR. AND KATHERINE L. AUSTIN to JOHN ESSIGMAN, LLC, dated September 30, 2015, recorded in Deed Book 1075, Page 67-81, STEPHENS County, Georgia Records, conveying the after-described property to secure Notes in the original principal amount of $63,000.00, with interest thereon, there will be sold at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the courthouse door of STEPHENS County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in March 2020, the following described property:
ALL THAT TRACT or parcel of land lying and being in Tract P-1628 in the 215th District, G.M., Stephens County, Georgia, and being designated as Lots 79 and 80, Hill View Section of Shady Shores Development, per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 4, Page 208, Stephens County Records, which plat survey is incorporated herein by reference as part of this description.
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 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.
To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is GREG F. AUSTIN, SR. AND KATHERINE L. AUSTIN or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 391 Imperial Dr., Martin, GA 30557.
John Essigman, LLC is the entity or individual designated who shall have authority to negotiate, amend and modify all terms of the mortgage.
John Essigman, LLC
141 North Main St.
Cleveland, GA 30528
706-865-0121
Note, however, that such entity or individual is not required by law to negotiate, amend, or modify terms of the loan.
The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the US Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the security deed.
John Essigman, LLC
as Attorney in Fact for
GREG F. AUSTIN, SR. AND KATHERINE L. AUSTIN

Spencer Carr
The Carr Law Group, LLC
P.O. Box 999
CLARKESVILLE, GA 30523

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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TR560905

NOTICE OF SALE UNDER
POWER CONTAINED IN
SECURITY DEED
STATE OF GEORGIA,
COUNTY OF Stephens
Pursuant to a power of sale contained in a certain security deed executed by Anthony R. Curtis, hereinafter referred to as Grantor, to Marrett, Inc. recorded in Deed Book 859, beginning at page 279, of the deed records of the Clerk of the Superior Court of the aforesaid state and county, and by virtue of a default under the terms of said security deed, and the related note, the undersigned attorney-in-fact for the aforesaid Grantor (which attorney-in-fact is the present holder of said security deed and note secured thereby) will sell at the usual place of conducting Sheriff's sales in said county within the legal hours of sale, for cash, to the highest bidder on the first Tuesday in March 2020, all property described in said security deed including but not limited to the following described property:
All that tract or parcel of land, with improvements located thereon, lying and being in the 267th G.M.D., Stephens County, Georgia, containing 0.75 acre and designated as Lot 17 of the Forestbrook Subdivision, all according to plat and survey by Russell N. Bartlett, RLS, dated April 9, 1990, and recorded in Plat Book 15, Page 281, Stephens County, Georgia Records.
Said legal description being controlling, however, the Property is more commonly known as: 121 Forest Brook Drive, Eastanollee, GA 30538
Said property will be sold on an "as-is" basis without any representation, warranty or recourse against the above-named or the undersigned. The sale will be subject to the following items which may affect the title: 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, and all other matters of record superior to the said Security Deed. 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. First National Bank of America is the entity with authority to negotiate, amend and modify the terms of the Note and Security Deed. First National Bank of America's address is 241 East Saginaw, East Lansing, MI 48826. First National Bank of America may be contacted by telephone at 800-642-4578. To the best of the undersigned's knowledge and belief, the party in possession of the property is believed to be Anthony R. Curtis and/or any heirs or personal representatives for the Estate of Anthony R. Curtis, or tenant(s).
Rose Acceptance, Inc.,
as Transferee, Assignee, and
Secured Creditor
As attorney-in-fact for the aforesaid
Grantor

Campbell & Brannon, LLCAttorneys at Law
Glenridge Highlands II
5565 Glenridge Connector,
Suite 350
Atlanta, GA 30342
(770) 392-0041
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TR560276

STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF STEPHENS
NOTICE OF SALE UNDER
POWER
Because of a default under the terms of the Security Deed executed by Raymond W. Trowman, Jr. to Regions Bank d/b/a Regions Mortgage dated July 14, 2003, and recorded in Deed Book 615, Page 352, Stephens County Records, securing a Note in the original principal amount of $99,000.00, the holder thereof pursuant to said Deed and Note thereby secured has declared the entire amount of said indebtedness due and payable and, pursuant to the power of sale contained in said Deed, will on the first Tuesday, March 3, 2020, during the legal hours of sale, before the Courthouse door in said County, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, the property described in said Deed, to-wit:
All that lot, tract, or parcel of land, together with improvements thereon, lying and being in the Toccoa District (GMD 440) of Stephens County, Georgia, containing 0.44 acre, lying on the southeast right of way of Stonewood Court and on the southwest right of way of Brookhaven and at the intersection thereof, and being Lot 32 of Stonewood Forest, as shown on the individual plat of survey prepared for Raymond W. Trowman, Jr. by Kenneth V. Cash, Georgia Registered Land Surveyor, dated September 19, 1997, and recorded in Plat Book 16, Page 226 of the Stephens County, Georgia Plat Records. Reference to said plat and the record hereof is hereby made for a more complete described of said property.
This conveyance is made subject to all easements, covenants and restrictions of record, if any.
Said property is known as 101 Stonewood Court, Toccoa, GA 30577, together with all fixtures and personal property attached to and constituting a part of said property, if any.
Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, whether or not now due and payable), the right of redemption of any taxing authority, any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above.
The proceeds of said sale will be applied to the payment of said indebtedness and all expenses of said sale as provided in said Deed, and the balance, if any, will be distributed as provided by law.
The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the secured creditor.
The property is or may be in the possession of Raymond W. Trowman, Jr. and The Representative of the Estate of Raymond W. Trowman, Jr.; Joyce Trowman, successor in interest or tenant(s).
Regions Bank DBA Regions Mortgage as Attorney-in-Fact for Raymond W. Trowman, Jr.
File no. 20-076115
SHAPIRO PENDERGAST &
HASTY, LLP*
Attorneys and Counselors at Law
211 Perimeter Center Parkway, N.E., Suite 300
Atlanta, GA 30346
(770) 220-2535/CH
shapiroandhasty.com
*THE LAW FIRM IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
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CTR560875

ADVERTISEMENT
STEPHENS COUNTY
INVITATION FOR BIDS
THE STEPHENS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WILL RECEIVE SEALED BIDS FOR FURNISHING ALL LABOR, EQUIPMENT, AND MATERIALS NECESSARY FOR THE INSTALLATION OF PAVEMENT MARKINGS (BOTH PAINT AND/OR THERMOPLASTIC) ON VARIOUS COUNTY ROADS IN STEPHENS COUNTY FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2020. THIS CONTRACT WILL HAVE TWO (2) ONE (1) YEAR OPTIONS FOR RENEWAL. THE NUMBER OF LANE MILES WILL BE DETERMINED ON A YEAR TO YEAR BASIS. THE CONTRACT TIME WILL END DECEMBER 31ST OF EACH YEAR THE CONTRACT REMAINS IN FORCE.
AMOUNT OF WORK WILL BE BASED ON BUDGET AVAILABILITY WITHIN THE CONTRACTED YEAR. THE COUNTY GUARANTEES NO QUANTITY OF WORK UNDER THIS CONTRACT. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE UPON ACTUAL AMOUNT OF STRIPING COMPLETED AT THE UNIT BID PRICES.
THIS CONTRACT SHALL TERMINATE IMMEDIATELY AND ABSOLUTELY AT SUCH TIME AS APPROPRIATED AND OTHERWISE UNOBLIGATED FUNDS ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE TO SATISFY THE OBLIGATIONS OF THE COUNTY UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS CONTRACT OR ANY RENEWAL.
PROJECT NO. CP257-CWPM-1(2020) STEPHENS COUNTY STANDBY STRIPING SERVICES
All work on this project shall be in accordance with Plans, Special Provisions, and the 2013 edition of the Georgia Department of Transportation Georgia Standard Specifications, applicable Supplemental Specifications & Special Provisions, and the latest edition of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) or as directed by the County and/or their representative.
NOTE: Paint for this project includes both Standard Striping Paint and High Build Paint, and Thermoplastic Lane Markings
DEADLINE FOR BID: Bids will be received by: The Stephens County Board of Commissioners Office; Beth Rider - County Clerk; 37 West Tugalo Street; P.O. Box 386; Toccoa, Georgia 30577. The Construction firm should submit its statement of qualification and bid proposal to Stephens County no later than Friday, February 28, 2020 at 3:00 PM. All sealed bids will be publicly opened and read on Monday, March 2, 2020 at 10:00 AM at 37 West Tugalo Street; Toccoa, Georgia 30577. No faxed bids will be received or accepted.
Complete Bid/Plan packages with Specifications and Scope of Work are available at the Stephens County Commissioners office at the Historic Courthouse at 37 West Tugalo Street; Toccoa, Georgia 30577 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday; or may be obtained on-line at www.stephenscountyga.com. Questions may be submitted to brider@stephenscountyga.com.
Bids MUST be submitted in sealed envelopes. The Bidder's Name and complete Project Name MUST appear legibly on the outside of the envelope. Required Proposal Guaranty- $2,500.00, Proof of Liability and Workers' Compensation Insurance, Save Affidavit, Contractor and Sub-Contractor Affidavits and Agreements in accordance with O.C.G.A. 13-10-91 regarding Federal Work Program EEV, Drug-Free Work Place Affidavit, W-9 Form, and Bidder's Certification MUST be completed and returned as part of the Bid Proposal. Failure to comply will be grounds for dismissal of bid.
Stephens County reserves the right to reject or negotiate any and all bids, or any part thereof, and to waive any technicalities. Stephens County further reserves the right to award the contract to the lowest reliable, responsible, and qualified bidder as determined to be in the best interest of Stephens County.
NOTE: Performance and Payment Bonds are not required for this project.
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TR558614

NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
STATE OF GEORGIA,
COUNTY OF STEPHENS.
IN RE:Estate of Margaret Inez McCollum, Deceased
All creditors of the Estate of Margaret Inez McCollum, deceased, late of Stephens 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 us.
This 22nd day of January, 2020.

Loy D. McCollum, Jr., Executor
Estate of Margaret Inez McCollum

Jason E. Voyles
Hulsey, Oliver & Mahar, LLP
P. O. Box 1457
Gainesville, Georgia 30503
(770) 532-6312
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TR558807

STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF STEPHENS
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS
ALL PERSONS INDEBTED TO JOHN DUDLEY PILGRIM, III, DECEASED, ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED TO MAKE IMMEDIATE PAYMENT TO THE UNDERSIGNED AND ALL CREDITORS OF SAID DECEDENT ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED TO RENDER THEIR CLAIMS TO THE UNDERSIGNED.
THIS 21ST DAY OF JANUARY, 2020.
WITNESSED MY HAND AND SEAL, ON THE DAY ABOVE WRITTEN.

RANDI DAVIS MINOR ACTING AS
ADMINISTRATOR OF THE
JOHN DUDLEY PILGRIM, III
ESTATE.

ADDRESS:
2152 CRIMSON KING DR
BRASELTON, GA 30517
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TR558731

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF STEPHENS COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
NATHAN E. OBARR,
Plaintiff
VS.
CASEY WALLS,
Defendant.
CIVIL ACTION
NUMBER: 2020-SU-CV-56RS
NOTICE OF HEARING
Please take notice that the above -styled case will be heard in Courtroom #2 of the Stephens County Government Building, 70 North Alexander Street, Toccoa, Georgia 30577, before the Honorable Russell W. Smith, Judge of Stephens County Superior Court, commencing at 9:00 a.m. on March 3, 2020.
This 27th day of January, 2020.

JWoods
Deputy Clerk
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TR559690