Wednesday, January 28, 2026

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NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER GEORGIA, EMANUEL COUNTY

Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by Matthew Dang to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as grantee, as nominee for Southeast Mortgage of Georgia, Inc., its successors and assigns dated September 18, 2024, recorded in Deed Book 577, Page 380, Emanuel County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to Freedom Mortgage Corporation by assignment recorded in Deed Book 594, Page 597, Emanuel County, Georgia Records, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY-ONE THOUSAND AND 0/100 DOLLARS ($271,000.00), 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 Emanuel County, Georgia, or at such place as may be lawfully designated as an alternative, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in March, 2026, the following described property:

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 the Security Deed and by law, including attorney’s fees (notice pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 13-1-11 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), 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 any matters of record including, but not limited to, those superior to the Security Deed first set out above. Said property will be sold on an “as-is” basis without any representation, warranty or recourse against the above-named or the undersigned.

Freedom Mortgage Corporation is the holder of the Security Deed to the property in accordance with OCGA § 44-14-162.2.

The entity that has full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the mortgage with the debtor is: Freedom Mortgage Corporation, 11988 Exit 5 Pkwy Bldg 4, Fishers, IN 46037, 855-690-5900.

Note, however, that such entity is not required by law to negotiate, amend or modify the terms of the loan.

To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is Matthew Dang or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 496 Foskey Rd, Adrian, GA 31002. Should a conflict arise between the property address and the legal description the legal description will control.

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.

Freedom Mortgage Corporation

as Attorney in Fact for

Matthew Dang

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP

1544 Old Alabama Rd

Roswell, GA 30076

www.foreclosurehotline.net

EXHIBIT “A”

All that certain tract or parcel of land lying, situate, and being in the 1748th G.M. District of Emanuel County, Georgia, designated as Tract 1, containing 2.71 acres as shown on Plat of Survey dated August 25, 2006 made by Anthony R. Hutcheson, Surveyor, which is recorded in the Office of Clerk, Emanuel Superior Court in Plat Book 21, Page 774 to which reference is made as a part of this description. Said property is bounded, now or formerly, as follows: North, East and South by lands of Donna B. Foskey; and West by Foskey Road (County Road #141).

MR / JD March 3, 2026

Our file no. 25-19356GA-FT17

25-19356GA

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NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER GEORGIA, EMANUEL COUNTY

By virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Security Deed from ARENA G. BACOTE to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS INC AS NOMINEE FOR BSM FINANCIAL L.P DBA BROKERSOURCE, dated February 3, 2006, recorded February 20, 2006, in Deed Book 263, Page 230, Emanuel County, Georgia Records, said Security Deed having been given to secure a Note of even date in the original principal amount of One Hundred Two Thousand Five Hundred Forty and 00/100 dollars ($102,540.00), with interest thereon as provided for therein, said Security Deed having been last sold, assigned and transferred to M&T BANK, there will be sold at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash at the Emanuel County Courthouse, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in March, 2026, all property described in said Security Deed including but not limited to the following described property:

ALL THAT CERTAIN LOT, TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE 1208TH G. M. DISTRICT OF EMANUEL COUNTY, GEORGIA CONTAINING ONE (1) ACRE AS SHOWN ON PLAT OF SURVEY MADE BY GEORGE WILLIAM DONALDSON, SURVEYOR DATED JULY 13, 2005, RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT, IN PLAT BOOK 21, PAGE 405. SAID PROPERTY IS BOUNDED ON THE NORTH 230.820 FEET BY LANDS OF CARRIE G. FULLARD; EAST BY 188.81 FEET BY LANDS OF ELVIRA G. JACKSON; SOUTH BY LANDS OF PEARLIE G. ROGERS AND LANDS OF CARRIE G. FULLARD; AND WEST 189.19 FEET BY LANDS OF PEARLIE G. ROGERS, AS SHOWN ON SAID PLAT OF SURVEY.

ALSO: A THIRTY-FOOT EASEMENTS FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS FROM MCGARRH MILL POND ROAD TO THE ABOVE DESCRIBED ONE (1)A CRE OF LAND HEREIN CONVEYED. THIS RIGHT-OF-WAY EASEMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUED AS A COVENANT RUNNING WITH THE LAND WHICH SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY IS GRANTED AND NOT MERELY AN EASEMENT, AND SHALL BE BINDING NOT ONLY UPON THE GRANTOR, BUT HER SUCCESSOR IN TITLE AND MAY BE USED NOT ONLY BY THE GRANTOR BUT HER SUCCESSOR IN TITLE.

SAID ONE ACRE IS SUBJECT TO A 30 FOOT ACCESS EASEMENT ALONG THE WESTERN MOST PROPERTY LINE TO OTHER LANDS OF CARRIE G. FULLARD AS SHOWN ON SAID PLAT OF SURVEY.

TOGETHER WITH AN IMPROVEMENT AND IMMOVABLE FIXTURE PERMANENTLY ATTACHED THERETO, A 2006 66 X 32 FT. FLEET WOOD 0663F MANUFACTURED HOME, SERIAL NO. GAFL534AB78556.

Said legal description being controlling, however the property is more commonly known as 681 WADLEY COLEMAN LAKE, SWAINSBORO, GA 30401.

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 ARENA G. BACOTE, ESTATE AND/OR HEIRS-AT-LAW OF ARENA G. BACOTE, or tenants(s).

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.

The entity having full authority to negotiate, amend and modify all terms of the loan (although not required by law to do so) is: M & T Bank, Loss Mitigation Dept., 1100 WEHRLE DRIVE, WILLIAMSVILLE, NY 14221, Telephone Number: 1-800-724-1633. 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.

M&T BANK

as Attorney in Fact for

ARENA G. BACOTE

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. MTB-20-01683-4

Ad Run Dates 12/31/2025, 02/04/2026, 02/11/2026, 02/18/2026, 02/25/2026

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NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS

STATE IF GEORGIA, COUNTY OF EMANUEL

All creditors of the estate of Sara Lynn Wright, Estate number 25EO146

Deceased, late of Emanuel County, Georgia are hereby notified to render their demands by filing same with the Probate Court of Emanuel County, 125 E S Main Street, Swainsboro, Georgia 30401, according to law, and all persons indebted to said Estate are required to make immediate payment to the undersigned.

This the 31 day of January, 2025.

Signature of Executor

R. Shane Carter

Printed Name (of party to receive creditor claims)

811 Prosperity Dr.

Address

Swainsboro, GA 30401

City, State, Zip Code

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STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF EMANUEL

IN RE: ESTATE OF ANDREW BRADLEY JOHNSON, DECEASED.

All creditors of the estate of Andrew Bradley Johnson, deceased, late of Emanuel County, are hereby notified to render their demands to Richard M. McNeely, attorney for Jessica S. Johnson, Administrator of the Andrew Bradley Johnson Estate, at P. O. Box 767, Swainsboro, Georgia 30401, according to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment of any indebtedness due the estate.

This 31st day of December, 2025.

RICHARD M. MCNEELY,

Attorney for Jessica S. Johnson,

Administrator of the

Andrew Bradley Johnson Estate

Richard M. McNeely, P.C.

P.O. Box 767

Swainsboro, Georgia 30401

(478) 237-4225

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF EMANUEL COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA

In Re: Colter Chase Mingledorff

and______________________,

Minor child(ren)

Civil Action File No. 26CV03

NOTICE OF PETITION TO CHANGE NAME

GEORGIA, EMNAUEL COUNTY

Notice is hereby given that Mystie Marie Mingledorff, the undersigned, filed this petition to the Superior Court of Emanuel County, Georgia on the 8th day of January, 2026, praying for a change in the name if minor child(ren) from Colter Chase Mingledorff to Colter Chase Anderson, and from ________________ to _______________.

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 8th day of January, 2026

Mystie Mingledorff

Petitioner

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF EMANUEL COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA

In Re: Bryce Chase Mingledorff

Civil Action File No. 26CV04

NOTICE OF PETITION TO CHANGE NAME

GEORGIA, Emanuel County

Notice if hereby given that Bryce Chase Mingledorff, the undersigned, filed his petition to the Superior Court if Emanuel County, Georgia on the 8th day of January, 2026, praying for a change in the name of petitioner from Bryce Chase Mingledorff to Bryce Chase Anderson. 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 8th day of January, 2026

Bryce Chase Mingledorff

Petitioner

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF EMANUEL COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA

In Re: Mystie Marie Mingledorff

Civil Action File No. 26CV05

NOTICE OF PETITION TO CHANGE NAME

GEORGIA, Emanuel County

Notice if hereby given that Mystie Marie Mingledorff, the undersigned, filed his petition to the Superior Court if Emanuel County, Georgia on the 8th day of January, 2026, praying for a change in the name of petitioner from Mystie Marie Mingledorff to Mystie Marie Anderson. 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 8th day of January, 2026

Mystie Marie Mingledorff

Petitioner

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NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER, EMANUEL COUNTY Pursuant to the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by Mae Jean Chalker to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. dated 5/15/2006 and recorded in Deed Book 269 Page 30 Emanuel County, Georgia records; as last transferred to or acquired by NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of $71,250.00, 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 Emanuel County, Georgia (or such other area as designated by Order of the Superior Court of said county), within the legal hours of sale on March 3, 2026 (being the first Tuesday of said month unless said date falls on a Federal Holiday, in which case being the first Wednesday of said month), the following described property: ALL THAT LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING, SITUATE AND BEING IN THE CITY OF SWAINSBORO, 53RD GMD OF EMANUEL COUNTY, GEORGIA, BEING LOTS NUMBERED 5 AND 6 IN BLOCK LETTERED “”B” OF THE LAKE INDIA SUBDIVISION, AS SHOWN ON A PLAT OF SAME RECORDED IN DEED BOOK DP, PAGE 1C, EMANUEL COUNTY CLERK’S RECORDS, SAID PROPERTY BEING BOUNDED, NOW OR FORMERLY, AS FOLLOWS: NORTH BY LOT NUMBER 4 IN SAID BLOCK AND SUBDIVISION; EAST BY LOTS NUMBERED 8 AND 7 OF SAID BLOCK AND SUBDIVISION; SOUTH BY CRUMP STREET; AND WEST BY LAKESIDE DRIVE. 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 122 Lakeside Dr, Swainsboro, GA 30401 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): Mae Jean Chalker or tenant or tenants. Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing is the entity or individual designated, who shall have full authority to negotiate, amend and modify all terms of the mortgage. Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing PO Box 10826 Greenville, SC 29603-0826 1-800-365-7107 Note, 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. NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing as agent and Attorney in Fact for Mae Jean Chalker Aldridge Pite, LLP, Six Piedmont Center, 3525 Piedmont Road, N.E., Suite 700, Atlanta, Georgia 30305, (404) 994-7400. 1263-5131A THIS LAW FIRM MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 1263-5131A

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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF EMANUEL COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA

IN RE: ESTATE OF

WILLIAM “Billy” ANTHONY MINTON, DECEASED

ESTATE NO. 26E0003

PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION NOTICE

TO: ALL INTERESTED PARTIES and to whom it may concern:

LORAINE FREDERICK has petitioned for to be appointed administrator of the estate of

WILLIAM “Billy” ANTHONY MINTON deceased, of said county. (The petitioner has also applied for waiver of bond, waiver of reports, waiver of statements, and/or grant of 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 February 23, 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.

J. Chase Sherrod

Judge of the Probate Court

By: Jeanie Hooks

Clerk of the Probate Court

P. O. Box 70

Swainsboro, Ga. 30401

Address

(478) 237-7091

Telephone Number

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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF EMANUEL COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA

IN RE: ESTATE OF

BEN GIBBONS SR., DECEASED

ESTATE NO. 26E0002

PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION NOTICE

TO: ALL INTERESTED PARTIES and to whom it may concern:

SHARON D. BROWN has petitioned to be appointed administrator of the estate of BEN GIBBONS SR. deceased, of said county. (The petitioner has also applied for waiver of bond, waiver of reports, waiver of statements, and/or grant of 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 February 23, 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.

J. Chase Sherrod

Judge of the Probate Court

By: Jeanie Hooks

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NOTICE OF ELECTION OF OHOOPEE RIVER SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT SUPERVISOR

February 1, 2026

To all qualified voters in Emanuel County:

Notice is hereby given that on November 3, 2026, a non-partisan election will be held to elect 1 supervisor(s) for Emanuel County in the Ohoopee River Soil and Water Conservation District. District Supervisors serve as unpaid state officials who represent their counties in support of soil and water conservation activities.

March 6, 2026, is the last day on which nominations for candidates for the election will be accepted. The signatures of at least 25 qualified electors of the county are required to nominate a candidate. Candidates must also be qualified electors of the county. Nominating petitions must be received in the office of the Emanuel County Election Superintendent at 105 S. Main Street Swainsboro, Ga 30401, no later than 12:00 noon on March 6, 2026. Petitions may be obtained from the Conservation Commission at the address below, from the Commission’s website at https://www.gaswcc.org/ or from the Election Superintendent of Emanuel County.

GEORGIA SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Mitch Attaway, Executive Director

4310 Lexington Road

Athens, GA 30605

Clerk of the Probate Court

P. O. Box 70

Swainsboro, Ga. 30401

Address

(478) 237-7091

Telephone Number