Madison County Public Notices 08-28-2008

Notice of Sale
Notice of Sale Under Power
Georgia, Madison County
Because of default in the payment of the indebtedness secured by a Security Deed executed by PAMELA D. ELROD to HOMEOWNERS LOAN CORP., a DELAWARE CORPORATION dated September 8, 2004, in the amount of $70,125.00, and recorded in Deed Book 731, Page 245, Madison County, Georgia Records; as last transferred to The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A. as successor to JP Morgan Chase Bank N.A. as Trustee by assignment; the undersigned, The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A. as successor to JP Morgan Chase Bank N.A. as Trustee 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, 2008, during the legal hours of sale, at the Courthouse door in Madison County, 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 lying and being in 203rd District G.M. Madison County, Georgia encompassing 3.827 acres more or less as shown on a plat of survey entitled Survey for Pamela Dawn Elrod prepared by Ray N. Woods, certified by Ray N. Woods, Georgia Registered Surveyor No. 2049 dated 4/30/1996 and recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court for Madison County, Georgia in Plat Book 32, page 148, which said plat and the recording thereof are by reference incorporated herein for a more complete and detailed description. Tax No. 110-124. Mobile/Manufactured Home Description: Manufacturer-Peachtree, Model-SM 159, Year 1980, Serial Num-7059 borrower declares that the above described Mobile Home will remain permanently affixed to the property and will be treated as a fixture. Borrower also declares that the wheels, axles and hitches have been removed and that the mobile home is connected to the utilities. Borrower and lender intend that the mobile home lose its nature as personal property and become real property. In addition, borrower declares that the mobile home has been assessed as real property for Ad Valorem Taxes. Lender will reserve an interest in the Mobile Home both under the real property laws and the laws relating to motor vehicles and personal property.
which has the property address of 862 Paoli Rd, Carlton, Georgia, together with all fixtures and other personal property conveyed by said deed.
The sale will be held subject to any unpaid taxes, assessments, rights-of-way, easements, protective covenants or restrictions, liens, and other superior matters of record which may affect said property.
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.
Notice has been given of intention to collect attorneys’ fees in accordance with the terms of the note secured by said deed.
Said property will be sold as the property of Pamela D. Elrod and the proceeds of said sale will be applied to the payment of said indebtedness, the expense of said sale, all as provided in said deed, and the undersigned will execute a deed to the purchaser as provided in the aforementioned Security Deed.
The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A. as successor to JP Morgan Chase Bank N.A. as Trustee
Attorney in Fact for Pamela D Elrod
Anthony DeMarlo, Attorney/lseymore
McCurdy & Candler, L.L.C.
(404) 373-1612
www.mccurdycandler.com
File No. 08-10578 /CONV
THIS LAW FIRM IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR AND IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
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Notice of Sale
Notice of Sale Under Power
Georgia, Madison County
Because of default in the payment of the indebtedness secured by a Security Deed executed by NANCY B. ANTHONY and WILLIAM R. ANTHONY to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. dated March 25, 2002, in the amount of $71,000.00, and recorded in Deed Book 438, Page 128, Madison County, Georgia Records; as last transferred to CitiMortgage, Inc. by assignment; the undersigned, CitiMortgage, Inc. 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, 2008, during the legal hours of sale, at the Courthouse door in Madison County, 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 all improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the City of Colbert, 382nd District, G.M., Madison County, Georgia, containing 1.46 acres, more or less, and being more particularly shown on a survey prepared by C.B. Ayers, County Surveyor, dated February 17, 1959, and recorded in Plat Book 5, Page 16, in the Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Madison County, Georgia, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description of the property herein conveyed.
which has the property address of 153 5th Street, Colbert, Georgia, together with all fixtures and other personal property conveyed by said deed.
The sale will be held subject to any unpaid taxes, assessments, rights-of-way, easements, protective covenants or restrictions, liens, and other superior matters of record which may affect said property.
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.
Notice has been given of intention to collect attorneys’ fees in accordance with the terms of the note secured by said deed.
Said property will be sold as the property of Nancy B. Anthony and William R. Anthony and the proceeds of said sale will be applied to the payment of said indebtedness, the expense of said sale, all as provided in said deed, and the undersigned will execute a deed to the purchaser as provided in the aforementioned Security Deed.
CitiMortgage, Inc.
Attorney in Fact for Nancy B. Anthony and William R. Anthony
Anthony DeMarlo, Attorney/smagnuson
McCurdy & Candler, L.L.C.
(404) 373-1612
www.mccurdycandler.com
File No. 08-15687 /FHLMC
THIS LAW FIRM IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR AND IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
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Notice of Sale
Notice of Sale Under Power
County of Madison
State of Georgia
Because of a default in the payment of the indebtedness secured by a Security Deed executed by LEE SHIVERS, JR. to 1ST FRANKLIN FINANCIAL CORPORATION dated January 25, 2002, and recorded on January 30, 2002, and shown of record in Deed Book 0418, at Page 098, of the Madison County Deed Records, securing a Note in the original principal amount of $15,549.99, the holder thereof pursuant to said Deed and Note thereby secured has declared the entire amount of said indebtedness due and payable pursuant to the power of sale contained in said Deed, will on the First Tuesday, being the 2nd day of September, 2008, 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 tract or parcel of land situate, lying and being in the 205th District, G.M., Madison County, Georgia, containing 5.67 acres, more or less, and being more particularly shown as Lot 7 on a plat entitled “Survey for Olive Branch Land and Timber Company”, dated December 2, 1986, by Piedmont Engineering and Surveying Co., Sherald G. Sharp, Registered Land Surveyor, and recorded in Plat Book 23, Page 196, in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Madison County, Georgia, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description of the property herein conveyed.
Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, weather 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.
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 of the status of the loan with the older of the security deed.
Notice has been given of intention to collect attorney’s fees in accordance with the terms of the Note secured by this Deed.
Said property will be sold as the property of LEE SHIVERS, JR., the property to the best information, knowledge and belief of the undersigned, being presently in the possession of LEE SHIVERS, JR., and the proceeds of said sale will be applied to the payment and said indebtedness and all the expenses of said sale, including attorney’s balance, if any, will be distributed as provided by law.
1ST FRANKLIN FINANCIAL CORPORATION As Attorney-In-Fact for LEE SHIVERS, JR.
THIS IS A DEBT COLLECTION AGENCY
Margaret Sullivan Ryder
1ST Franklin Financial Corporation
1353 Jennings Mill Road
Ste. C-1
Bogart, Ga. 30622
P. O. Box 81635
Athens, Georgia 30608-1635
Phone: 706-552-0430
Fax: 706-552-0431
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Notice of Sale
Notice of Sale Under Power
Georgia, Madison County
Because of default in the payment of the indebtedness secured by a Security Deed executed by NORMA ROBERTS to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. dated January 5, 2007, in the amount of $137,837.00, and recorded in Deed Book 980, Page 147, Madison County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Taylor, Bean & Whitaker Mortgage Corp. by assignment; the undersigned, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Taylor, Bean & Whitaker Mortgage Corp. 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, 2008, during the legal hours of sale, at the Courthouse door in Madison County, 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 all improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the 438th District, G.M., Madison County, Georgia, containing 5.92 acres, more or less, and being more particularly shown and designated as Tract 2B on a plat prepared by Slate & Assoc., Inc., G. Brian Slate, Registered Land Surveyor, and recorded in Plat Book B-107, Page 2, in the Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Madison County, Georgia, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description of the property herein conveyed.
Together with the mobile home therein which has been affixed to the above described real estate with the intent that it become part of the real estate conveyed hereby.
which has the property address of 1925 Transco Road, Comer, Georgia, together with all fixtures and other personal property conveyed by said deed.
The sale will be held subject to any unpaid taxes, assessments, rights-of-way, easements, protective covenants or restrictions, liens, and other superior matters of record which may affect said property.
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. Notice has been given of intention to collect attorneys’ fees in accordance with the terms of the note secured by said deed.
Said property will be sold as the property of Norma Roberts and the proceeds of said sale will be applied to the payment of said indebtedness, the expense of said sale, all as provided in said deed, and the undersigned will execute a deed to the purchaser as provided in the aforementioned Security Deed.
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.
As nominee for Taylor Bean & Whitaker Mortgage Corp.
Attorney-in-Fact for Norma Roberts
Anthony DeMarlo, Attorney/ajackson
McCurdy & Candler, L.L.C.
(404) 373-1612
www.mccurdycandler.com
File No. 08-15677 /FHA
THIS LAW FIRM IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR AND IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
(AU7,14,21,28B/1325-60)

Notice of Sale
Notice of Sale Under Power
State of Georgia
Madison County
By virtue of the power of sale contained in a Construction Deed to Secure Debt and Security Agreement from YORK PROPERTIES, INC. to QUANTUM NATIONAL BANK, dated November 6, 2006, and recorded November 7, 2006, in Deed Book 961, beginning at Page 87, in the Records of the Clerk of Superior Court, Madison County, Georgia; there will be offered for sale at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the Courthouse door of said County during the legal hours of sale on the First Tuesday in September, 2008, the following described property:
ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING in GMD 382, Madison County, Georgia, being Lot 6, Hidden Falls, as per plat recorded in Plat Book B-109, Page 8, Madison County, Georgia Records, which plat is hereby incorporated herein by reference.
The aforesaid Deed secures any other or future indebtedness of the Grantor therein specified, including any renewal thereof.
The indebtedness secured by said Deed has been declared due and payable by reason of default under the provisions of said deed and the terms of the note or notes secured thereby, and sale will be made for the purpose of applying the proceeds thereof toward expenses of sale, including attorneys’ fees, payment of the indebtedness and interest thereon, and any balance remaining shall be applied as provided by law.
The property will be sold as the property of York Properties, Inc., who to the best of the undersigned’s knowledge and belief, is the party in possession of the property.
Notice has been given of intention to enforce provisions for collection of attorneys’ fees and expenses of foreclosure in accordance with legal requirements and the terms of the above note and deed.
The property will be sold subject to any and all unpaid taxes, assessments, general subdivision restrictions, and other restrictions and easements of record, if any.
QUANTUM NATIONAL BANK
Attorney-in-Fact for York Properties, Inc.
Brian Edwards
Webb, Tanner, Powell, Mertz & Wilson, LLP
Attorney at Law
P. O. Box 1390
Lawrenceville, GA 30046-1390
(770) 963-3423
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Notice of Sale
Notice of Sale Under Power
State of Georgia
County of Madison
Because of a default in the payment of the indebtedness secured by a Security Deed executed by MERRI A. JENKINS to WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE, INC. dated April 16, 2001, and recorded in Deed Book 328, Page 43, Madison County Records, said Security Deed having been last sold, assigned, transferred and conveyed to HSBC Bank USA, National Association, as Trustee for Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc., Asset Backed Pass Through Certificates Series 2005-SHI-1 by Assignment securing a Note in the original principal amount of $98,455.00, 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, September 2, 2008, 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 tract or parcel of land, together with all improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the 382nd District, GM, Madison County, Georgia, containing 13.23 acres, more or less, and being more particularly shown on a survey entitled “Survey for William W. and Doris E. Nettles and A.E. and Joann Rogers” dated April 4, 1980, By Piedmont Surveying Company, Sherald G. Sharp, Registered Land Surveyor, and recorded in Plat Book 19, Page 587, in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Madison County, Georgia, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description of the property herein conveyed.
Said property is known as 670 Pinetree Road, Danielsville, GA 30633, 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 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.
Notice has been given of intention to collect attorney’s fees in accordance with the terms of the Note secured by said Deed.
Said property will be sold as the property of Merri A. Jenkins, the property, to the best information, knowledge and belief of the undersigned, being presently in the possession of Merri Anne Jenkins , 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 Deed, and the balance, if any, will be distributed as provided by law.
HSBC Bank USA, National Association, as Trustee for Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc., Asset Backed Pass Through Certificates Series 2005-SHI-1 as Attorney-in-Fact for Merri A. Jenkins aka Merri Anne Jenkins
File no. 07-7057
L. J. SWERTFEGER, JR.
SHAPIRO & SWERTFEGER, LLP*
Attorneys and Counselors at Law
2872 Woodcock Boulevard, Suite 100
Atlanta, GA 30341
(770) 220-2730/CC
www.swertfeger.net
*THE LAW FIRM IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
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Notice of Sale
Notice of Sale Under Power
State of Georgia
County of Madison
Because of a default in the payment of the indebtedness secured by a Security Deed executed by ROSIE MARY HOSENDOVE to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. dated February 15, 2005, and recorded in Deed Book 774, Page 126, Madison County Records, said Security Deed having been last sold, assigned, transferred and conveyed to Midfirst Bank, by Assignment securing a Note in the original principal amount of $84,245.00, 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, September 2, 2008, 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 tract or parcel of land lying and being in the 382nd GMD of Madison County, Georgia, containing 0.60 acres, more or less, as shown on a plat of survey for Harvey L. Doster dated April 26, 2004, recorded in Plat Book B129, Page 3-A, Madison County Records: said plat being incorporated herein by reference for a more complete description of the property. This being the same property conveyed by Executors Deed from Debbie Compton, as Executor of the Last Will and Testament of J.W. Doster to Travis Alewine dated August, 2004, recorded in Deed Book 737, Page 55, Madison County Records and being a portion of the property conveyed by Warranty Deed from J. Walter Doster to James William Doster dated August 25, 1956, recorded in Deed Book W-3, Page 373, Madison County Records. Together with an immovable and permanent fixture attached thereto, a 2004 Fleetwood 28 X 48 Manufactured Home, Model Deer Creek 4383P, Serial Number(s) GAFL307AB51790-DC11.
Said property is known as 1035 James Holcomb Road, Hull, GA 30646, 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 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.
Notice has been given of intention to collect attorney’s fees in accordance with the terms of the Note secured by said Deed.
Said property will be sold as the property of Rosie Mary Hosendove, the property, to the best information, knowledge and belief of the undersigned, being presently in the possession of Rosie Mary Hosendove, 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 Deed, and the balance, if any, will be distributed as provided by law.
Midfirst Bank as Attorney-in-Fact for Rosie Mary Hosendove
File no. 08-004892
L. J. SWERTFEGER, JR.
SHAPIRO & SWERTFEGER, LLP*
Attorneys and Counselors at Law
2872 Woodcock Boulevard, Suite 100
Atlanta, GA 30341
(770) 220-2730/AB
www.swertfeger.net
*THE LAW FIRM IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
[FC-NOS]
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Notice of Sale
Notice of Sale Under Power
Georgia, Madison County
Because of default in the payment of the indebtedness secured by a Security Deed executed by DANIEL ELROD and WANDA ELROD to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. dated June 18, 2007, in the amount of $180,500.00, and recorded in Deed Book 01035, Page 0096, Madison County, Georgia Records; as last transferred to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. by assignment; the undersigned, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. 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, 2008, during the legal hours of sale, at the Courthouse door in Madison County, 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 lying and being in the 382nd GMD, Madison County, Georgia containing 1.5 acres, more or less, according to Survey for Michael D. and Wanda G. Gunter by Piedmont Surveying Company, date 08/11/1999 being bounded on the North and East by Herring, South by Lot 5, West by Center of Musket Ridge, this Tract being a portion of Lot 4, Oakbend Subdivision and being more particularly described as follows. Beginning at a corner of Musket Ridge 1,091.81 from the Center of Oak Bend Drive the POINT OF BEGINNING, thence North 16 degrees 16 minutes 00 seconds West 69.54 feet along Centerline, thence North 12 degrees 33 minutes 15 seconds West 160.20 feet leaving Road to Corner thence South 23 degrees 58 minutes 56 seconds East 48.81 feet, thence South 40 degrees 36 minutes 36 seconds East 121.05 feet, thence 63 degrees 57 minutes 46 seconds East 61.86 feet, thence South 89 degrees 48 minutes 23 seconds East 68.60 feet to a Nail, thence North 45 degrees 15 minutes 07 seconds East 88.06 feet to a Nail, thence North 34 degrees 30 minutes 49 seconds East 89.22 feet to a Nail, thence South 28 degrees 45 minutes 31 seconds East 148.49 feet, thence South 79 degrees 35 minutes 30 seconds West 520.10 feet to corner in center of Musket Ridge and POINT OF BEGINNING. Together with and subject to Covenants Easements, and Restrictions of record.
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in the 382 GM District, Madison County, Georgia being designated as portion of Lot, Oakbend Subdivision, Tract A, containing 1.24 Acres more or less, according to Survey for Michael D. Gunter and Wanda G. Gunter by Piedmont Surveying Company, dated 01/01/00 being bounded on the North by Herring, on the East by Herring, on the South by Michael and Wanda Gunter, on the West by Center of Musket Ridge and being more particularly described as follows:
Beginning at the property corner located in Center of Musket Ridge 1321.81 feet from the Center of Oakbend Drive being the true POINT OF BEGINNING, thence North 11 degrees 45 minutes 12 seconds West 54.83 feet to Corner in Center of Musket Ridge, running thence North 14 degrees 01 minutes 26 seconds West 76.63 feet to Corner in Center of Musket Ridge, running thence North 19 degrees 01 minutes 26 seconds West 76.63 feet to a Corner in Center of Musket Ridge, running thence North 69 degrees 03 minutes 59 seconds East 25.44 feet, running thence North 68 degrees 38 minutes 21 seconds East 40.75 feet, running thence South 86 degrees 03 minutes 30 seconds East 39.49 feet, thence South 60 degrees 39 minutes 07 seconds East 36.25 feet, thence 79 degrees 32 minutes 50 seconds West 111.29 feet, running thence South 79 degrees 35 minutes 31 seconds West 161.20 feet, running thence South 79 degrees 32 minutes 50 seconds West 4.36 feet to Corner in Center of Musket Ridge and POINT OF BEGINNING.
Being the same premises as conveyed in Deed from Wanda D. Elrod recorded on 08/16/2005 in Book 826 Page 259 in said County and State.
which has the property address of 228 Musket Ridge Road, Hull, Georgia, together with all fixtures and other personal property conveyed by said deed.
The sale will be held subject to any unpaid taxes, assessments, rights-of-way, easements, protective covenants or restrictions, liens, and other superior matters of record which may affect said property.
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.
Notice has been given of intention to collect attorneys’ fees in accordance with the terms of the note secured by said deed.
Said property will be sold as the property of Daniel Elrod and Wanda Elrod and the proceeds of said sale will be applied to the payment of said indebtedness, the expense of said sale, all as provided in said deed, and the undersigned will execute a deed to the purchaser as provided in the aforementioned Security Deed.
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.
Attorney in Fact for Daniel Elrod and Wanda Elrod
Anthony DeMarlo, Attorney/smitchell
McCurdy & Candler, L.L.C.
(404) 373-1612
www.mccurdycandler.com
File No. 08-16331 /CONV
THIS LAW FIRM IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR AND IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
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Notice of Sale
Notice of Sale Under Power
Georgia, Madison County
THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by HERBERT WATKINS to WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE INC., dated July 2, 2003, recorded in Deed Book 606, Page 127, Madison County, Georgia Records, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED FORTY-ONE AND 0/100 DOLLARS ($100,941.00), 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 Madison County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in November, 2008, 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 Security Deed and by law, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees 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.
The entity that has full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the mortgage with the debtor is: Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc., PO Box 10335, Des Moines, IA 50306, 1-800-416-1472. Please understand that the secured creditor is not required by law to negotiate, amend, or modify the terms of the mortgage instrument.
To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is Herbert Watkins or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 195 Bedford Drive, Hull, Georgia 30646.
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.
Wells Fargo Bank, NA sbm Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc. as Attorney in Fact for Herbert Watkins
McCalla Raymer, LLC
1544 Old Alabama Road
Roswell, Georgia 30076
www.foreclosurehotline.net
MR/mam 11/4/08
Our file no. 52870706-FT5
EXHIBIT “A”
All that tract or parcel of land, together with all improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the 382nd District, G.M., Madison County, Georgia, on the southeasterly side of Bedford Drive, and being particularly shown and designated as Lot No. 10, Block “A”, Windsor Heights Subdivision, on a plat prepared by Sherald G. Sharp, Registered Surveyor, dated June 29, 1983, entitled “Survey for Leslie E. Sorrow and Virginia P. Sorrow” recorded in Plat Book 20, Page 501, in the Office of the Clerk, Superior Court, Madison County, Georgia reference being hereby made to said plat for a more complete description of the property herein conveyed.
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Public Hearing
Notice
The Madison County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on Tuesday September 16, 2008 at 6:30 p.m., and the Madison County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on Monday September 22, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. The hearings are held at the Government Complex located at 91 Albany Ave, Danielsville. For additional information contact Madison County Planning & Zoning at 706-795-6340. The following matters will be heard:
1. William and Jean Grubb request an Area Variance on 10.36 ac. to allow a home site on this existing parcel. This property is located on a private drive off Hwy. 98 on Map 68 Parcel 29-01 in District 4.
2. Robert Jones request to rezone 5.927 ac. from A2 to R1 to subdivide his daughters existing home. The property is located on Colbert Danielsville Rd. on Map 55 Parcel 89 in District 4.
3. Robert Jones request to rezone 8.139 ac. from A2 to R1 to subdivide into 3 lots, for home sites for his daughter and one for his grandson. This property is located on Colbert Danielsville Rd. on Map 55 Parcel 89-01 in District 4.
4. Morris and Alice Bullock request to rezone a portion of 21.87 ac. from A1 to R1 to combine with adjoining property for another phase of Spratlin Mill Subdivision. The property is located on Spratlin Mill Rd. on Map 32 Parcel 64 in District 3.
5. Morris and Alice Bullock request to rezone 60.39 ac. from A2 to R1 to combine with adjoining property for another phase of Spratlin Mill Subdivision. The property is located on Spratlin Mill Rd. on Map 32 Parcel 121 in District 3.
6. Morris and Alice Bullock request to rezone 34.46 ac. from A2 to R1 to combine with adjoining property for another phase of Spratlin Mill Subdivision. The property is located on Spratlin Mill Rd. on Map 32 Parcel 62 in District 3.
7. Beverly Minish request to rezone a 5 ac. parcel from A1 to RR to subdivide 3 ac. for a home site for their son. The property is located on Map 13 Parcel 17-A on Adams Clarke Rd. in District 1.
8. Carl and Kim Burdette for owner John Palmer request to rezone 18.40 ac. from B2 to B1 for a Business Complex. The property is located on Hwy 29 on Map 32 Parcel 30 in District 3.
9. Wayne Douglas, Planning & Zoning Chairman, changes to the zoning ordinance.
(AU28B/464PO17398-40)

Election Notice
City of Hull
The City of Hull will hold a Special Election November 4, 2008, for Office of Mayor. Qualifying will begin on September 23, 2008, and end on September 25, 2008. Candidates may qualify during the hours of 9 A.M. to 12 Noon. Qualifying fee is $37.50. The Secretary of State sets qualifying dates, times and fees. If you have any questions, please call the city clerk at 706-255-5143.
(AU28,SE4,11B/185-10)

Notice of Seizure
State of Georgia
County of Madison
COMES NOW the State of Georgia, by and through, James W. Webb, Senior Asst. District Attorney, pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 16-12-32(e), to hereby put on notice all known and unknown persons, businesses and/or entities as to the following: (1) on or around July 18, 2008, $13,134.00 was seized during the execution of a search warrant on the premises of 9029 Hwy. 29S, Hull, GA, owned by Mohammad Shafiq, by law enforcement with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office and (2) that said monies were seized due to being proceeds derived from illegal gambling and/or used to facilitate an illegal gambling enterprise and/or being in close-proximity to a gambling enterprise.
If you have an interest in the illegal gambling proceeds, you must file a claim and/or defense to seizure within 30 days after the last publication date in the Madison County Journal. This notice shall run in said legal organ for 2 consecutive weeks. Send your claim and/or defense to Inv. Tony Coyne, Madison County Sheriff’s Office, Post Office Box 65, Danielsville, Georgia 30633 and to James W. Webb, Senior Asst. District Attorney, Post Office Box 65, Danielsville, Georgia 30633. A Superior Court Judge of the Northern Circuit will enter a default judgment in this case if no claim and/or defense is filed within 30 days of being personally served or within 30 days after the last publication date.
SO ORDERED this August 7, 2008.
John H. Bailey, Jr.
Superior Court Judge
Madison County,
Georgia
Robert W. Lavender
District Attorney
Madison County,
Georgia
Clayton Lowe
Madison County Sheriff
Madison County,
Georgia
(AU28,SE4B/16457-30)

Citation
Georgia, Madison County
Estate No. 0808-4485
In Re: Petition of SHIRLEY PORTERFIELD for Temporary Letters of Guardianship
Estate of: SEAN DAVID NELSON, minor
To: DAVID SHANE NELSON
You are hereby notified that a petition for the appointment of a temporary guardian has been filed regarding the above-named minor. All objections to the Petition described above either to the appointment of a temporary guardian or the appointment of the petitioner(s) as temporary guardian(s), must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections, and must be filed with this Court no later than 14 days after this notice is mailed, or 10 days after this notice is personally served upon you, or ten days after the second publication of this notice if you are served by publication. All pleadings must be signed before a notary public or Georgia probate court clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your pleadings, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact probate court personnel at the below address/telephone number for the required amount of filing fees.
NOTE: If a natural guardian files an objection to the creation of the temporary guardianship, the Petition will be dismissed. If a natural guardian files an objection to the appointment of the petitioner(s) as guardian(s), or if a parent who is not a natural guardian files an objection to the petition, a hearing on the matter shall be scheduled at a later date.
Donald Royston, Probate Judge
By: Tiffany Treadway
Probate Clerk/Deputy Clerk
P.O. Box 207
706-795-6365
(AU28,SE4P2)

Hawkins Estate
Notice to Creditors
All creditors of the Estate of LINDA A. HAWKINS, deceased, are hereby notified to render an account of their demands to the undersigned, and all debtors are required to make immediate payment.
This 12th day of August, 2008.
Kristy Croya
Administrator of the Estate of Linda A. Hawkins
Kelly C. Holloway
Fortson, Bentley and Griffin, P.A.
2500 Daniell’s Bridge Road
Building 200, Suite 3A
Athens, Georgia 30606
(AU28,SE4,11,18P4)

Smith Estate
Probate Court of Madison County
Notice
Re: Petition of TERESA JOYCE BISHOP to probate in solemn form the will of VIOLA C. SMITH, deceased, upon which an order for service was granted by this Court on August 21, 2008.
TO: JERRY DOYLE SMITH and any other heir-at-law whose addresses are known or unknown and all and singular the heirs of said decedent, and to whom it may concern:
This is to notify you to file objection, if there is any, to the above referenced petition, in this Court on or before September 22, 2008.
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 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.
Donald Royston
Probate Judge
By: Tiffany Treadway
Clerk of the Probate Court
P.O. Box 207
Danielsville, GA 30633
706-795-6365
(AU28,SE4,11,18P4)

Humphries Estate
Georgia, Madison County Probate Court
Notice
To Whom it May Concern
JOHN PERRY has petitioned for an order finding that no administration is necessary on the estate of EVA MAE BARRETT HUMPHRIES, deceased. All creditors who have not consented to the petition are, therefore, required to show cause on or before September 8, 2008, or within ten days after personal service, whichever is later, why such order should not be granted.
All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections. If any objections are filed, a hearing will be scheduled for a later date. If no objections are filed, the petition may be granted without a hearing.
Donald Royston
Judge of the Probate Court
By: Tiffany Treadway
Clerk of the Probate Court
August 20, 2008
(AU28P1)

McGaha Estate
Georgia, Madison County Probate Court
Notice
To Whom it May Concern
JO ANN MCGAHA has petitioned for an order finding that no administration is necessary on the estate of WILLIAM S. MCGAHA, deceased. All creditors who have not consented to the petition are, therefore, required to show cause on or before September 1, 2008, or within ten days after personal service, whichever is later, why such order should not be granted.
All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections. If any objections are filed, a hearing will be scheduled for a later date. If no objections are filed, the petition may be granted without a hearing.
Donald Royston
Judge of the Probate Court
By: Tiffany Treadway
Clerk of the Probate Court
August 19, 2008
(AU28B/185-20)

Hooper Estate
Notice to Debtors and Creditors
Georgia, Madison County
All creditors of the Estate of GENEVA HOOPER, deceased, late of Madison 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 me.
This 8th day of August, 2008.
By: Paulette Moore
159 Paul Smith Rd.
Hull, GA 30646
Personal Representative to the Estate of Geneva Hooper
(AU21,28,SE4,11P4)

Hanson Estate
Georgia, Madison County Probate Court
Notice
TO: All interested parties
The petition of GAIL E. HANSON, for a year’s support from the estate of WENDELL E. HANSON JR., deceased, for decedent’s surviving spouse, having been duly filed, all interested persons are hereby notified to show cause, if any they have, on or before September 12, 2008, 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 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.
Donald Royston
Probate Judge
By: Tiffany Treadway
Probate Clerk/Deputy Clerk
P.O. Box 207
Danielsville, GA 30633
706-795-6365
(AU21,28,SE4,11P4)

Carey Estate
Notice to Debtors and Creditors
Georgia, Madison County
All creditors of the Estate of NATHAN DANIEL CAREY, deceased, late of Madison 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 me.
This 1st day of August, 2008.
By: Nancy C. Murphy Carey, Administrator of the Estate of Nathan Daniel Carey
Care of: Felix P. Graham, Jr.
Graham Law Firm, LLC
P.O. Drawer 300
Danielsville, GA 30633-0300
706/795-2184
(AU14,21,28,SE4B/185-10)

Notice Of Appointment of Juvenile Judge
Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Sec. 15-11-18(d)(3), this is to advertise and announce the appointment of the Juvenile Court Judge(s) of the Northern Judicial Circuit to a four (4) year term beginning January 1, 2009.
Qualifications: Must be at least thirty years of age, been a citizen of the State for three years, and practiced law for five years. Anyone expressing an interest in this position including all questions and comments should refer them to:
Honorable John H. Bailey, Jr.
Chief Judge, Northern Judicial Circuit
P.O. Box 645
Elberton, GA 30635
Only letters of interest, resumes, questions or comments received by October 31, 2008, will be considered.
(AU7,14,21,28,SE4,11,18,25,OC2,9,16,23,30,B/464-20)

McGaha Estate
Georgia, Madison County Probate Court
Notice
To: All interested parties
JO ANN MCGAHA has petitioned to be appointed Administrator of the estate of WILLIAM S. MCGAHA, 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. §53-12-232.) 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 September 22, 2008. 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.
Donald Royston, Probate Judge
By: Tiffany Treadway
Probate Clerk/Deputy Clerk
P.O. Box 207
Danielsville, GA 30633
706-795SS-6365
(AU28,SE4,11,18B/185-20)

Notice of Seizure
Northern Circuit District Attorney’s Office
Robert W. Lavender, District Attorney
On June 17, 2008, One (1) Chevrolet Van, VIN: 1GBEG25K5M7141042, Tag: AXJ6907, was seized for administrative forfeiture from OFELIA VILLEGAS and MACARIO VILLEGAS at Madison County, Georgia, for violations of Official Code of Georgia Annotated Section 16-13-30 (Violation of the Georgia Controlled Substance Act). The conduct giving rise to the forfeiture is as follows: Officers with the Piedmont Mans and Madison Co. Sheriff’s Office utilized a confidential informant to arrange for a delivery of a 1/2 pound of crystal methamphetamine to be delivered in Madison County; Macario Villegas and Jesus Solis delivered the suspected methamphetamine to Madison County while driving the Chevrolet Van described above. Pursuant to Official Code of Georgia Annotated Section 16-13-49(n) this property is subject to forfeiture. Any person claiming an ownership interest in this property may file a claim within thirty (30) days after the second publication of this notice by sending the claim to the seizing agency and to the district attorney by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, return receipt requested. Otherwise, the property will be forfeited and disposed of according to law.
Robert W. Lavender
District Attorney
Post Office Box 843
Danielsville, GA 30633
Seizing Agency:
Inv. Tony Coyne
Madison Co. Sheriff’s Office
P.O. Box 65
Danielsville, GA 30633
(AU28,SE4,11B/16457-30)