Legals

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806461
NOTICE OF
ELECTION CANCELLATION
Pursuant to O.C.G.A. §21-2-291 and §21-2-325, notice is hereby given that Town of Bowersville Special Municipal Election scheduled for May 21, 2-24 is cancelled. The following candidates have qualified for office and are unopposed:
For Town Council Post 2 Deanna Scharzmann
To fulfill the unexpired term of Jan Dean
The above unopposed candidate shall be deemed to have voted for himself/herself.
This 11th day of March, 2024.
Hart County Board of Elections
Election Superintendent

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805240
NOTICE OF SALE
UNDER POWER
GEORGIA,
ELBERT AND HART COUNTY
Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in that certain Commercial Deed to Secure Debt from Jerald R. Bishop, Jr. (the “Grantor”) to Pinnacle Bank (“Grantee”), dated June 16, 2022, filed and recorded June 22, 2022, in Deed Book 713, Page 480, Elbert County, Georgia Records and filed and recorded July 5, 2022 in Deed Book 981, 248, Hart County, Georgia Records, as modified by that certain Modification of Security Deed dated August 11, 2023, filed and recorded September 11, 2023 in Deed Book 740, Page 482, Elbert County, aforesaid records, and filed and recorded August 28, 2023 in Deed Book 1014, Page 703, Hart County, aforesaid records (as modified, the “Security Deed”), conveying the after-described property to secure that certain Promissory Note dated August 11, 2023 from Grantor payable to Pinnacle Bank in the original principal amount of Twenty Seven Thousand Two Hundred Forty Two and 16/100 Dollars ($27,242.16), with interest thereon as set forth therein (the “Note”), there will be sold at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the courthouse door of Hart County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in April, 2024, the following described property:
All that tract or parcel of land, lying and being in the 1113th G.M. District of Hart County and the 201st G.M. District of Elbert County, State of Georgia, Counties of Hart and Elbert, containing 3.877 acres, more or less, and being more particularly described and delineated according to said plat and survey prepared by Aaron P. Blomberg, Georgia Registered Surveyor Number 3100, dated June 18, 2018, entitled "Survey For: Marvin W. Hanson, Jr. And Teresa J. Hanson", said plat being of record in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Hart County and Elbert County, Georgia, in Plat Book 7318, Page 141 (Hart County); which said plat and the recording thereof are by reference hereto incorporated herein for a more complete and detailed description.
Subject to all easements and restrictions of record.
Being the same property described in a Limited Warranty Deed from Marvin W. Hanson, Jr. And Teresa J. Hanson, dated July 13, 2018, recorded on July 17, 2018, in Deed Book 848 at pages 30-31 in the Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Hart County, Georgia, and also recorded on August 3, 2018, in Deed Book 633 at pages 312-313 in the Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Elbert County, Georgia.
The indebtedness secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due and payable 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. 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 as provided by law).
The property will be sold for cash or certified funds and subject to any and all matters of record superior to said Security Deed, outstanding ad valorem taxes, any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, easements against the property, if any, and subject to any unpaid water and waste bills that constitute liens against the property, whether due and payable or not yet due and payable. The sale will be conducted as set forth herein subject to (1) confirmation prior to the sale that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) final confirmation and audit prior to the sale of the status of the loan with the holder of the Security Deed.
Grantee reserves the right to sell the property in one parcel or as an entirety, or in such parcels as Grantee may elect, as permitted in the Security Deed
The following information is being provided in accordance with O.C.G.A. § 44-14-162.2. Pinnacle Bank is the secured creditor under the Security Deed and loan as herein referenced. The following entity shall have full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the above-described Security Deed and associated Note on behalf of the secured creditor: Pinnacle Bank, Attn: Brittany Brown, 884 Elbert Street, Elberton, Georgia 30635, (706) 213-3358. O.C.G.A. § 44-14-162.2 states in pertinent part that, "nothing in this subsection shall be construed to require a secured creditor to negotiate, amend, or modify the terms of a mortgage instrument."
To the best of the undersigned's knowledge and belief, the property is known as: 3.877 +/- acres, Robert Reid Road, Royston, Hart and Elbert County, GA 30662, and the party in possession of the property is Jerald R. Bishop, Jr., or his tenant or tenants.
Pinnacle Bank, as Attorney-in-Fact
for Jerald R. Bishop, Jr.
Thompson, O'Brien, Kappler
& Nasuti, P.C.
2 Sun Court, Suite 400
Peachtree Corners, Georgia 30092
(770) 925-0111
This is notice that we are attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. This communication is from a debt collector.

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803921
DUI CONVICTION
Hart Probate Court

1. Name of Offender:
Christina Marie Sanchez
2. Address of Offender:
137 Sanders Drive
Hartwell, GA 30643
3. City of Residence:
Hartwell
4. Name of Newspaper for publication: The Hartwell Sun
5. Date of Arrest:
08/18/23
Time of Arrest: 3:16 a.m.
Place of Arrest:
Will Bailey Road
Date of Conviction: 12/7/23
Disposition: NOLO - $900 fine, 12 months probation, 240 hours community service, Level II DUI School, 3 days jail. $25 publication fee, Substance Abuse Evaluation.

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803920
DUI CONVICTION
Hart Probate Court

1. Name of Offender:
John William Ford
2. Address of Offender:
176 Harper Farms Ln
Royston, GA 30662
3. City of Residence:
Royston
4. Name of Newspaper for publication: The Hartwell Sun
5. Date of Arrest:
03/13/22
Time of Arrest: 21:21
Place of Arrest:
Georgia 17 Bypass / G
Date of Conviction: 08/10/22
Disposition: Guilty, $800 fine, 12 months probation, 240 hours community service, 8 days jail, Level II DUI School, Substance Abuse Evaluation, $25 publication fee.

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806207
CITY OF HARTWELL, GEORGIA
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
RFP No. 2024-0318
LEGAL SERVICES
Date: March 18, 2024
PURPOSE: The City of Hartwell, Georgia has received funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the State of Georgia's Community HOME Investment Partnership (CHIP) Program to perform single-family housing rehabilitation and reconstruction services to owner-occupied homes in the Rome and Richardson Neighborhood of Hartwell.
The City invites qualified attorneys or law firms to submit proposals to provide legal services related to the City's Housing Rehabilitation Program that may include real estate transactions, title searches, mortgage documents and closings, land/property acquisitions and dispositions, heirs' property title clearance, leases, easements, and other general real estate matters within the boundaries of Hartwell, Georgia. These services will be utilized on an “as needed" basis.
BIDDER QUALIFICATIONS: In order for proposals to be considered, bidders must submit with their proposals evidence that they are qualified to satisfactorily perform the specified work. Evidence shall include all information necessary to certify that the bidder: possess the required business licenses and certifications from the State of Georgia, maintains a permanent place of business; has technical knowledge and practical experience in the type of services included in this scope of work. All personnel must be state certified at the time proposal is submitted and 1) shall be licensed to practice law in the State of Georgia, 2) shall provide own library, clerical, professional and support staff, 3) shall provide a Senior Level point of contact who will be responsible for coordination, approval and review of all services performed for the City, 4) shall have experience with municipal, county, state, and federal law, 5) shall have the ability to meet work schedules and critical deadlines, 6) shall have at least one attorney with five (5) years' experience responsible for the representation, and 7) shall have credentials in Real Estate.
CONTRACT TERMS: It is requested that bidders quote prices that will be guaranteed to the City of Hartwell for an initial period of two (2) years. The City of Hartwell reserves the right to exercise the option to renew annually (subject to the appropriation of funds), not to exceed a maximum of three (3) additional twelve (12) month periods.
QUESTIONS ABOUT THE RFQ: Communication concerning this solicitation must take place in writing. Any questions must be addressed via email to Laurin Yoder, lyoder@gmrc.ga.gov. Questions and requests for clarification must be received by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 4, 2024.
QUOTATION SUBMITTAL DATE: One (1) original signed and one (1) copy of the completed proposal package must be sealed and clearly marked and submitted no later than 3:00 P.M. ON THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 2024 to the following address: City of Hartwell, 456 E. Howell Street, Hartwell, GA 30643, Attn: Jason Ford. The outside of the proposal package shall plainly identify proposal by: RFP No. 2024-0318, Title of Solicitation, and RFP Due Date. Submittals received after this deadline will not be considered.
Interested bidders must submit the following: Transmittal Letter, E-Verify/GSIC Affidavit, Statement of Qualifications/Experience, Service Plan, Cost Proposal Form, List of References, W-9 Form, copies of the firm's Business License(s), and Certificate of Insurance.
RFP package with additional information and required forms can be obtained via website at the Georgia Procurement Registry: https://ssl.doas.state.ga.us/gpr/index or by contacting lyoder@gmrc.ga.gov.

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805406
IN THE PROBATE COURT
OF HART COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: ESTATE OF MONICA BROWN ROBINSON A/K/A MONICA LEANNE BROWN (DECEASED),
ESTATE NO. 24ES002
PETITION FOR LETTERS
OF ADMINISTRATION NOTICE TO: WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Shelby Jean Little has petitioned to be appointed Administrator of the Estate of Monica Brown Robinson a/k/a Monica Leann Brown 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 Courts on or before 10:00 a.m., April 8, 2024.
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 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.
Merry P. Kirk
Judge of the Probate Court
P.O. Box 1159
Hartwell, GA 30643
706-376-2565

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806086
IN THE PROBATE COURT
OF HART COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: ESTATE OF
TIMOTHY GREEN,
DECEASED
ESTATE NO. 24ES031
PETITION FOR LETTERS
OF ADMINISTRATION NOTICE
TO: BRIAN GREEN AND CORA GREEN
and to whom it may concern:
JEREMY CAUDILL has petitioned for JEREMY CAUDILL to be appointed administrator of the estate of TIMOTHY GREEN, 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 10:00 A.M., April 8, 2024.
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.
/s/ Merry P. Kirk
Judge of the Probate Court
P.O. Box 1159
185 West Franklin Street
Hartwell, GA 30643
706-376-2565

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804935
State of Georgia
Jackson County
NOTICE TO
DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
All creditors of the estate of Larry Dean Kipfinger, deceased, are hereby notified to render their demand to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment to the undersigned.
This day, February 28, 2024, Hope Marie Hanna, Executor of the Estate of Larry Dean Kipfinger, Brad Sperr, Attorney, 2350 Prince Ave., Ste. 21, Athens, GA 30606.

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805379
NOTICE TO
DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF HART
IN RE: MOLLIE R. RAY,
DECEASED.
All creditors of the Estate of Mollie R. Ray, deceased, late of Hart County, 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 me.
This 29th day of February, 2024.
Charles W. Ray
Co-Executor of the Estate of
Mollie R. Ray
364 Gilliam Road
Hartwell, GA 30643

Melinda R. Robertson
Co-Executor of the Estate of
Mollie R. Ray
1763 Memorial Road
Canon, GA 30520

Robert E. Ridgway, Jr.
Ridgway Law
Attorneys and Counselors at Law
93 Chandler Center
P.O. Box 710
Hartwell, Georgia 30643
(706) 376-3991

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805224
Notice to Debtors and Creditors
All creditors of the estate of William Thomas Carter, late of Hart County, deceased, are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment.
This 4th day of March, 2024
Michelle C. Farmer, Executor
c/o J. Christopher Miller, Esq.
11800 Amber Park Drive, Ste 130,
Alpharetta, GA 30009