NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
GEORGIA, STEPHENS COUNTY
All creditors of the estate of Clara Lucy Dover a/k/a Clara L. Dover, 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 5th day of August, 2026.

Michael Dennis Dover,
Executor of the Estate of
Clara Lucy Dover a/k/a
Clara L. Dover, deceased
c/o Janney E. Sanders
Sanders, Ranck & Skilling, P.C.
P.O. Box 1005
Toccoa, GA 30577
(706) 886-7533
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PUBLIC NOTICE
STEPHENS COUNTY
LAND USE ORDINANCE
READINGS & PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that under provisions of Chapter 1, Sec. 1-17 of the Stephens County Code of Ordinances, the Stephens County Board of Commissioners will hold two readings and a public hearing regarding updates to the Roads & Bridges Ordinance. The First Reading and Public Hearing shall take place on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at the Stephens County Historic Courthouse, 37 West Tugalo Street, Toccoa, GA. The Second Reading shall take place on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at the Stephens County Historic Courthouse, 37 West Tugalo Street, Toccoa, GA. At this same meeting, a final vote shall be taken with regard to the recommended changes. Interested parties may appear at each meeting and be heard with respect to the proposed ordinance updates.
TITLE: CHAPTER 65, ROADS AND BRIDGES, STEPHENS COUNTY, GEORGIA CODE OF ORDINANCES
THE STEPHENS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SHALL HOLD TWO READINGS AND A PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 65 OF THE STEPHENS COUNTY, GEORGIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, WITH SPECIFIED CHAPTER DETAILING ROADS AND BRIDGES WITHIN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF THE COUNTY.
THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS ARE PROPOSED TO BE AMENDED: SEC. 65-4. ROAD MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENT POLICY.
THE PUBLIC MAY INSPECT SUCH PROPOSED ORDINANCE CHANGES BY VISITING THE COURTHOUSE ANNEX OFFICE LOCATED AT 802 EAST DOYLE STREET, TOCCOA, GA. PRINTED COPIES SHALL BE MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE.
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SUPERIOR COURT OF STEPHENS COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
In re the Name Change of:
Brenda Kay Smith,
Petitioner.
Civil Action
Case Number 2026-SU-CV-284-NC
NOTICE OF PETITION TO CHANGE NAME OF ADULT
Brenda Kay Smith filed a petition in the Superior Court of Stephens County on August 4, 2026, to change the name from: Brenda Kay Smith to Kay Smith. Any interested party has the right to appear in this case and file objections within 30 days after the Petition was filed.

Dated: 08/4/2026
//s// Kay Smith
Petitioner, Pro se
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF STEPHENS COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: ESTATE OF
PATRICIA ANN GREGORY,
DECEASED
ESTATE NO. 14068PETITION FOR LETTERS OF
ADMINISTRATION
NOTICE
TO: whom it may concern:
LYDIA SARAPHIA GREGORY AND GABRIEL JHAROD GREGORY has petitioned to be appointed administrator(s) of the estate of PATRICIA ANN GREGORY deceased, of said county. (The petitioner has also applied for waiver of bond, waiver of reports, waiver of statements, and/or grant certain powers contained in O.C.G.A. § 53-12-261.) All interested persons 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 SEPTEMBER 8TH, 2026.
BE NOTIFIED FURTHER: All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections. All objections should be sworn to before a notary public or before a probate court clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact probate court personnel 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.

Christopher V. Stephens
Judge of the Probate Court
By: Cindy Simmons
Clerk of the Probate Court
70 N ALEXANDER ST SUITE 108
TOCCOA, GA 30577
706-886-2828
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
STEPHENS COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: MARCUS LOMAN CLAY
DECEASED
ESTATE NO. 14070
NOTICE OF PETITION TO FILE FOR YEAR'S SUPPORT
The petition of ALLISON HEATHER THOMPSON, for a year's support from the estate of MARCUS LOMAN CLAY, deceased, for decedent's minor child, having been duly filed, all interested persons are hereby notified to show cause, if any they have, on or before SEPTEMBER 8TH, 2026, 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 objections should be sworn to before a notary public or before a probate court clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact probate court personnel 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.

Christopher V. Stephens
Judge of the Probate Court
By: Cindy Simmons
Clerk of the Probate Court
70 N ALEXANDER ST SUITE 108
TOCCOA, GA 30577
706-886-2828
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NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
GEORGIA, STEPHENS COUNTY
All creditors of the estate of Loyd William Melton a/k/a Loyd Melton a/k/a Loyd W. Melton, 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 28th day of July, 2026.

Deana Melton Mitchell,
Executor of the Estate of
Loyd William Melton a/k/a
Loyd Melton a/k/a Loyd W. Melton,
deceased
c/o Janney E. Sanders
Sanders, Ranck & Skilling, P.C.
P.O. Box 1005
Toccoa, GA 30577
(706) 886-7533
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NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
GEORGIA, STEPHENS COUNTY
All creditors of the estate of John Milton Merck, 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 31st day of July, 2026.

John Diedrich Merck,
Executor of the Estate of
John Milton Merck, 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 OF SALE UNDER
POWER
GEORGIA, STEPHENS COUNTY
Under and by virtue of Power of Sale contained in the Security Deed from Megan Grasty Bradshaw and Cori Lebran Hollifield to Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc., dated May 13, 2025, filed for record May 15, 2025, recorded at Deed Book 1407, Page 83, Stephens County, Georgia Records, in the original principal amount of $215,197.98 aforesaid records together with a Promissory Note of equal date and value, 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, or designated area at STEPHENS COUNTY, Georgia, or designated area, within the legal hours of sale on the first TUESDAY in September 2026, the following described property:
All that tract or parcel of land situate, lying and being in the 215th G.M.D., Stephens County, Georgia, and being designated as Tract #9, Eagle Landing containing 3.74 acres, according to Plat of Survey for Grover A. Smith by Russell N. Bartlett Kenneth V. Cash, Registered Surveyors, dated August 5, 1993, and recorded in Plat Book 15, Page 666, Office of the Clerk of Superior Court, Stephens County, Georgia. The description as contained therein being incorporated herein by reference.
Together with that certain Southern Energy Manufactured Home with Vehicle Identification Numbers of SGI026158TNABAC located thereupon.
Said legal description is controlling but the property is commonly known as 1261 Jenkins Ferry Road, Martin, GA 30557.
Tax and Parcel ID Number: 065C-050
The indebtedness secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of default under the terms of said Security Deed and Note, including, but not limited to, the nonpayment of the indebtedness as and when due. The indebtedness remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same, all expenses of the sale, including attorneys' fees and other payments provided for under the terms of the Security Deed and Note.
Said property will be sold subject to the following items which may affect the title to said property: all zoning ordinances; matters which would be disclosed by an accurate survey or by inspection of the property; any outstanding taxes, including but not limited to, ad valorem taxes, which constitute liens upon said property; special assessments; and all outstanding bills for public utilities which constitute liens upon said property; To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is Megan Grasty Bradshaw and Cori Lebran Hollifield, and /or tenant(s).
The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the United States Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Security Deed. VANDERBILT MORTGAGE AND FINANCE, INC. and its counsel are acting as debt collectors. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
VANDERBILT MORTGAGE AND FINANCE, INC., as Attorney-in-Fact for Megan Grasty Bradshaw and Cori Lebran Hollifield. For information on modifying or altering the loan or acquiring further information about this Security Deed:
Contact:
Jason Godwin
Godwin Law Group
3985 Steve Reynolds Blvd, Bldg D
Norcross, GA 30093
Phone: 470-427-2683
Email: jgodwin@godwinlawgroup.com
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NOTICE OF SALE UNDER
POWER
GEORGIA, STEPHENS COUNTY
By virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Security Deed from ZAVIAN D GREENE, JR. to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS INC. AS GRANTEE, AS NOMINEE FOR VILLAGE CAPITAL & INVESTMENT LLC, dated February 18, 2025, recorded February 28, 2025, in Book 1397, Page 105-121, at Instrument Number D2025-000507, Stephens County, Georgia Records, said Security Deed having been given to secure a Note of even date in the original principal amount of Three Hundred Thirty-Six Thousand Three Hundred Eight and 00/100 dollars ($336,308.00), with interest thereon as provided for therein, said Security Deed having been last sold, assigned and transferred to VILLAGE CAPITAL & INVESTMENT LLC, there will be sold at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash at the Stephens County Courthouse, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in September, 2026, 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 THEREON, LYING AND BEING IN THE 440TH G.M.D., STEPHENS COUNTY, GEORGIA, IN THE FOXDALC SUBDIVISION, AND BEING MORE FULLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT AN IRON PIN CORNER ON THE NORTH SIDE OF FOXDALE DRIVE NEXT TO LOT 11 IN SAID SUBDIVISION; AND RUNNING THENCE ALONG THE LINE OF LOT 11 NORTH 32 DEGREES 21 MINUTES WEST 188.1 FEET TO AN IRON PIN CORNER NEXT TO LOT 12 IN SAID SUBDIVISION; THENCE ALONG THE LINE OF LOT 12 NORTH 45 DEGREES 00 MINUTES EAST 128.1 FEET TO AN IRON PIN CORNER NEXT TO LOT 9 IN SAID SUBDIVISION; THENCE ALONG THE LINE OF LOT 9 SOUTH 32 DEGREES 21 MINUTES EAST 215 FEET TO AN IRON PIN CORNER ON THE NORTH SIDE OF FOXDALE DRIVE; THENCE ALONG THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF FOXDALE DRIVE SOUTH 57 DEGREES 31 MINUTES WEST 125 FEET TO THE BEGINNING IRON PIN CORNER. SAID TRACT BEING KNOWN AS LOT 10, FOXDALE SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO A PLAT OF SURVEY BY CLELLAND A. TYSON, GEORGIA REGISTERED LAND SURVEYOR, DATED MARCH 6, 1979.
Said legal description being controlling, however the property is more commonly known as 127 FOXDALE DR, TOCCOA, GA 30577.
The indebtedness secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of default under the terms of said Security Deed. The indebtedness remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same, all expenses of the sale, including attorneys' fees (notice to collect same having been given) and all other payments provided for under the terms of the Security Deed.
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 also be subject to the following items which may affect the title: 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; matters which would be disclosed by an accurate survey or by an inspection of the property; all zoning ordinances; assessments; liens; encumbrances; restrictions; covenants, and any other matters of record superior to said Security Deed.
To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the owner and party in possession of the property is ZAVIAN D GREENE, JR., or tenants(s).
The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Security Deed, and (3) purchasers tendering to Rubin Lublin, LLC, anti-money laundering information as required pursuant to the FinCEN Real Estate Report Rule. Failure to provide information, could result in rescission of the sale.
The entity having full authority to negotiate, amend and modify all terms of the loan (although not required by law to do so) is: Village Capital & Investment, LLC, Loss Mitigation Dept., 2460 Paseo Verde Parkway Suite 110, Henderson, NV 89074, Telephone Number: 1-800-919-0068. Nothing in O.C.G.A. Section 44-14-162.2 shall be construed to require a secured creditor to negotiate, amend, or modify the terms of the mortgage instrument.
VILLAGE CAPITAL &
INVESTMENT LLC
as Attorney in Fact for
ZAVIAN D GREENE, JR.
THE BELOW LAW FIRM MAY BE HELD TO BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, UNDER FEDERAL LAW. IF SO, ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
Attorney Contact: Rubin Lublin, LLC
3145 Avalon Ridge Place,
Suite 100,
Peachtree Corners, GA 30071
Telephone Number: (877) 813-0992
Case No. VCI-26-02357-1
Ad Run Dates 08/06/2026, 08/13/2026, 08/20/2026, 08/27/2026
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NOTICE OF SALE UNDER
POWER IN DEED
TO SECURE DEBT
GEORGIA, STEPHENS COUNTY
Because of the default in the payment of the indebtedness secured by a Deed to Secure Debt executed by JEREMY MCINTYRE and LAURA MCINTYRE to WILLIAM D. LONG, JR., dated August 2, 2021, and recorded in Deed Book 1261, page 440, of the records of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Stephens County, Georgia, WILLIAM D. LONG, JR., pursuant to said deed and the note thereby secured, has declared the entire amount of said indebtedness due and payable and pursuant to the power of sale contained in said deed will on the first Tuesday in September 2026, during the legal hours of sale at the Courthouse door in Stephens County, Georgia, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash the property described in said deed, to-wit:
All that tract or parcel of land together with improvements thereon lying and being in the 440th G.M.D., City of Toccoa, Stephens County, Georgia, CONTAINING 0.194 ACRES, more or less, located on the Southeasterly side of the right of way of S. Pine Street and being more particularly shown and designated as TRACT NO. 1 and TRACT NO. 2 on a plat of survey for Mrs. Lewis Stovall by Ingram, Lord & Associates, Land Surveying and Planning, dated September 15, 2000, recorded in Plat Book 16, Page 829, of the Stephens County Records, which plat of survey is incorporated herein by reference as part of this description.
The above-described real estate is more commonly known as 403 S. Pine Street, Toccoa, GA 30577.
The sale will be subject to any unpaid taxes and other assessments which may be liens against the property. Notice has been given of the intention to collect attorney's fees in accordance with the terms of the note and deed to secure debt. Said property will be sold as the property of JEREMY MCINTYRE and LAURA MCINTYRE and the proceeds will be applied to the payment of said indebtedness, the expenses and costs of sale, including attorney's fees. Any remaining proceeds will be applied pursuant to said deed and the laws of the State of Georgia.
The undersigned will execute a deed to the purchaser at said sale as provided for in the aforementioned deed to secure debt. Said sale will divest all the right, title and interest of the maker thereof of said property and shall vest said title in the purchaser at said sale.
WILLIAM D. LONG, JR.
As Attorney in Fact for
JEREMY MCINTYRE and
LAURA MCINTYRE

Lender Contact:
William D. Long, Jr.
4655 Graywood Trace
Peachtree Corners, GA 30092
Telephone: 770-339-3668

STELL, SMITH & MATTISON, P.C.
Attorneys for William D. Long, Jr.
98 North Broad Street
P.O. Box 644
Winder, Georgia 30680
770-867-7431
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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