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810156
NOTICE OF SALE UNDER
POWER, HART COUNTY
Pursuant to the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by Lota Sue Dutton and Jack F. Dutton, Jr., a/k/a Jack Fred Dutton, Jr. to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as grantee, as nominee for Delta Funding Corporation, its successors and assigns dated 3/5/2007 and recorded in Deed Book 581 Page 387 Hart County, Georgia records; as last transferred to or acquired by HSBC Bank USA, N.A., as Indenture Trustee for the registered Noteholders of Renaissance Home Equity Loan Trust 2007-2, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of $50,000.00, 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 Hart County, Georgia (or such other area as designated by Order of the Superior Court of said county), within the legal hours of sale on May 7, 2024 (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 tract or parcel of land lying and being in the 1114th District, G.M., Hart County, Georgia, containing one (1.00) acre, more or less, and being bounded on the Northwest by the county dirt road leading to Georgia Highway 181, and on the Northeast, Southeast and Southwest by other property of William C. Gunter and Ila B. Gunter, and being more particularly described in a plat dated December 11, 1970, made by Teasley, Paul & Associates, Registered Land Surveyor, which plat is recorded in Plat Book 20, at page 105, Clerk's Office, Hart County, Georgia, and is by reference incorporated herein in aid of this description.
This lot of land is more particularly described as to courses and distances in the following manner:
BEGINNING at a nail located at the northernmost corner of the lot herein described and running thence South forty-one (41) degrees thirty (30) minutes West two hundred ten (210.0) feet to a nail; thence South forty-eight (48) degrees thirty (30) minutes East two hundred ten (210.00) feet to an iron pin; thence North forty-one (41) degrees thirty (30) minutes East two hundred ten (210.0) feet to an iron pin; thence North forty-eight (48) degrees thirty (30) minutes West two hundred ten (210.0) feet to a nail, the beginning corner.
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 949 Rice Mill Road, Hartwell, GA 30643 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): Estate/Heirs of Jack Fred Dutton, Jr. and Lota Sue Dutton or tenant or tenants.
PHH Mortgage Corporation is the entity or individual designated who shall have full authority to negotiate, amend and modify all terms of the mortgage.
PHH Mortgage Corporation 1661 Worthington Rd Suite 100 West Palm Beach, FL 33409 (800) 750-2518
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.
HSBC Bank USA, N.A., as Indenture Trustee for the registered Noteholders of Renaissance Home Equity Loan Trust 2007-2 as agent and Attorney in Fact for Lota Sue Dutton and Jack F. Dutton, Jr., a/k/a Jack Fred Dutton, Jr.
Aldridge Pite, LLP, Six Piedmont Center, 3525 Piedmont Road, N.E., Suite 700, Atlanta, Georgia 30305, (404) 994-7400.
1017-044A
THIS LAW FIRM MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 1017-044A

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809446
NOTICE TO
DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF HART
All creditors of the Estate of Louise Fowler Sanders, late 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 1st day of April, 2024.
Judy Sanders Partain, Executor of the Estate of Louise Fowler Sanders, Deceased

Marc Kaufman Law, LLC
Attorney at Law
4846 Lavonia Highway
Hartwell, GA 30643
706-376-6939

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809216
NOTICE TO
DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
GEORGIA, HART COUNTY
Mike Smith has qualified as Executor of the Estate of Rhonda Kay Vickery, deceased. All creditors of the Estate of Rhonda Kay Vickery, deceased, late of Hart County, are hereby notified to render in their demands to the said Executor, Mike Smith, according to law, and all persons indebted to said Estate are required to make immediate payment to the said Executor, Mike Smith.
This 28th day of March, 2024.
Mike Smith, Executor of the Estate
of Rhonda Kay Vickery, Deceased

Matthew D. Skilling
Sanders, Ranck & Skilling, P.C.
P. O. Box 1005
Toccoa, GA 30577
706-886-7533
Attorney for Mike Smith (Executor)

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809198
NOTICE OF
SALE UNDER POWER
STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF HART
Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained within that certain Deed To Secure Debt dated January 18, 2018, from SOUTHERN SHAVINGS, INCORPORATED, to GLOBAL FINANCIAL & LEASING SERVICES, LLC, recorded on March 6, 2018 in Deed Book 837 at Pages 637 - 644, Hart County, Georgia records, and said Deed To Secure Debt having been given to secure those certain lease agreements designated as: No. 10230415PL dated January 23, 2018 as amended; and No. 10230564PL dated August 16, 2018, as amended. The total debt being in the amount of $1,999,783.04, and said Lease Agreements being in default, the undersigned will sell for cash or certified funds at public outcry during the legal hours of sale before the door of the courthouse of Hart County, Georgia, on May 7, 2024 the following described real property (hereinafter referred to as the “Property”):
ALL THAT LAND, with all improvements thereon, including all assembled machinery and trade fixtures, equipment, buildings, structures, utilities, and fixtures, lying and being in the 1113th District, G.M., Hart County, Georgia, consisting of three tracts which are described as follows:
Tract I:
Beginning at an iron pin set on the Southwestern Right of Way of Georgia Highway #17 at a point which is 585.7 feet Northwest of Ray-Vanna Pentecostal Holiness Church property line, along said Georgia Highway #17; thence South 38 degrees 13 minutes West for a distance of 308.9 feet to an iron pin set; thence North 47 degrees 54 minutes West for a distance of 324.8 feet to an iron pin set; thence North 57 degrees 09 minutes East for a distance 67.8 feet to an iron pin set; thence North 57 degrees 09 minutes East for a distance of 251.1 feet to an iron pin set; thence along Georgia Highway #17 South 47 degrees 54 minutes East for a distance of 221.0 feet to the point of beginning. Said tract of land contains 1.93 acres and is more particularly described by Plat or Survey dated November 4, 1972, by James M. Paul and recorded in Plat Book 20, page 764, Hart County Records.
Tract II:
Beginning at an iron pin set on the Southwestern Right of Way of Georgia Highway #17 at a point which is 1029.1 feet Northwest of the Ray-Vanna Pentecostal Holiness Church property line; thence South 77 degrees 22 minutes West for a distance of 226.3 feet to an iron pin found; thence South 36 degrees 38 minutes East for a distance of 293.5 feet to an iron pin set; thence South 57 degrees 09 minutes West for a distance of 67.8 feet to an iron pin set; thence South 57 degrees 09 minutes West for 168.0 feet to an iron pin set; thence North 40 degrees 37 minutes West for a distance of 213.5 feet to an iron pin set; thence South 86 degrees 53 minutes West for 143.3 feet to an iron pin set; thence North 10 degrees 00 minutes West for 329.0 feet to an iron pin set; thence North 73 degrees 59 minutes East for 403.4 feet to an iron pin set; thence along Georgia Highway #17 South 47 degrees 52 minutes East for 263.1 feet to the point of beginning.
Said tract of land contains 4.53 acres and is more particularly described by plat of land survey of James M. Paul and recorded in Plat Book 20, page 763, Hart County Records.
TRACT III:
Beginning at an iron pin corner on the southwest side of the Right of Way of Georgia Highway #17, said point of beginning being 806.7 feet from the common boundary of Floyd Ray and the Vanna Pentecostal Holiness Church property on the Right of Way of Georgia Highway #17, and from said point of beginning running North 48 degrees 00 minutes West 222.4 feet to an iron pin stake; thence running South 77 degrees 22 minutes West 226.3 feet to an iron pin stake; thence running South 36 degrees 38 minutes East 293.5 feet to an iron pin stake; thence running North 57 degrees 09 minutes East 251.1 feet to the point of beginning. This tract contains 1.31 acres, more or less, according to the survey by James M. Paul, Registered Surveyor No. 1530, dated January 18, 1972, and recorded in Plat Book 20, page 483, in the Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Hart County, Georgia, to which reference is specifically made for a more particular description. Also, an easement for the construction and maintenance of a water line and pump and for use of a spur railroad tract as more fully described in Deed dated February 4, 1972, from Floyd Ray to Tri-County Farm Supply Company, Inc., which is recorded in Deed Book 110, at page 291, in the Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Hart County, Georgia, which deed is specifically incorporated herein to aid in this description: the three tracts contain 7.77 acres, more or less.
This being the same lands of H. M. Arnold Fertilizer Co., Inc. a/k/a H. M. Arnold Properties, Inc. who received said lands by Sheriffs Deed dated September 6, 1988, and recorded September 14, 1988, Book 204, pages 356-358 Hart County Superior Court.
This being the same lands of H. A. Royston, LLC whose deed is recorded in Book 431, page 57, dated December 17, 2002.
This being the same lands conveyed from R. G. Strickland, III and R.G. Strickland, Jr. to Southern Shavings, Incorporated, by Warranty Deed executed September 29, 2017, and filed in the Records of the Clerk of Superior Court of Hart County, Georgia in Deed Book 829, Pages 53-54.
Said land subject to easements, restrictions and reservations of record not coupled with a right of reverter and taxes for the current year.
The debt secured by the Deed to Secure Debt and evidenced by the Lease Agreements is, and has been, and is hereby, declared due and payable because of, among other possible events of default, failure to make the payments as required by the terms of the Lease Agreements. The debt remaining is in default and this sale will be made for the purposes of paying the debt, accrued interest, and all expenses of the sale, including attorneys' fees. Notice of intention to collect attorneys' fees has been given as provided by law. To the best of the undersigned's knowledge, the person(s) or entity in possession of the property is Southern Shavings, Incorporated. In the event of any discrepancy between the property description herein and the property description in the Deed to Secure Debt, the description in the Deed to Secure Debt shall prevail. The property, being commonly known as 3730 Hwy 17S, Royston, GA 30662 in Hart County, will be sold as the property of Southern Shavings, Incorporated, subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien and not yet due and payable), any matters affecting title to the property which would be disclosed by accurate survey and inspection thereof, and all assessments, liens, encumbrances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record to the Security Deed. Pursuant to O.C.G.A.§ 44-14-162.2, the name, address, and telephone number of the individual or entity who shall have the full authority to negotiate, amend or modify all terms of the above-described mortgage is as follows: Jim Jenks, CEO, Global Financial, 8800 N. Gainey Center Drive, Suite 270, Scottsdale, AZ 85258, (480) 478-7401.
The foregoing notwithstanding, nothing in O.C.G.A. § 44-14-162.2 shall require the secured creditor to negotiate, amend or modify the terms of the mortgage instrument. The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Deed to Secure Debt.
The Law Office of Clark E. Gulley, Law Attorney for Global Financial & Leasing Services, LLC, as Attorney in Fact for Southern Shavings, Incorporated. PO Box 699, Colbert, GA 30628-0699, (706) 788-3500.
By:/s/ Clark E. Gulley, For the Firm.
THIS 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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809106
IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT
FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF GEORGIA
On September 7, 2023, Jessica Anne Skamarcyz, formerly a police officer with the Hartwell Police Department, filed a voluntary petition under Chapter 7 of the United States Bankruptcy Code in the Southern District of Georgia, Augusta Division, to-wit: Chapter 7 case 23-10694.
This notice has important information about the case for creditors of Jessica Anne Skamarcyz.
Jessica Anne Skamarcyz is seeking a discharge. Creditors who assert that Jessica Anne Skamarcyz is not entitled to a discharge of any debts or who want to have a particular debt excepted from discharge may be required to file a complaint in the bankruptcy clerk's office not later than the sixtieth (60th) day, inclusive, following the fourth (4th) and final publication of this notice. This notice shall be published on the following four (4) dates: April 4, 2024; April 11, 2024; April 18, 2024; and April 25, 2024.
The filing of the case imposed an automatic stay against most collection activities. To protect your rights, consult an attorney. All documents filed in this case, including the original Notice of Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Case, may be inspected at the bankruptcy clerk's office at the Federal Justice Center, 600 James Brown Boulevard, Augusta, GA 30901, or through PACER (Public Access to Court Electronic Records at www.pacer.gov).
Caused to be published by:
/s/ Matthew James Duncan
Matthew James Duncan
Attorney for Debtor(s)
GA Bar No.: 143397
court@duncanbrow.com
3574 Riverwatch Parkway,
Augusta, GA 30907
P: 706-755-2928 | F: 706-664-0407

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808991
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT
OF HART COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
In Re:
Sean Huston,
Minor Child
Civil Action
File No. 24HV00135M
NOTICE OF PETITION
TO CHANGE NAME
GEORGIA, HART COUNTY
NOTICE is hereby given that Dustin Frazier, the undersigned, filed this Petition to the Superior Court of Hart County, Georgia on the 26th day of March, 2024, praying for a change in the name of minor child from Sean Quinn Huston to Sean Quinn Huston Frazier.
NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to law to any interested or affect party to appear in said Court and to file objections to such name change. Objections must be filed with said Court within thirty days of the filing of said Petition.
This 26th day of March, 2024.
/s/ Dustin Frazier
Petitioner, pro se

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808106
NOTICE TO
DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF HART

IN RE: VIRGINIA C. WILSON,
DECEASED.
All creditors of the Estate of Virginia C. Wilson, 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 25th day of August, 2023.

/s/ Margaret Lynne Dickerson
Executor of the Estate of
Virginia C. Wilson
657 Old Hendrys Church Road
Canon, GA 30520

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

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808478
IN THE PROBATE COURT
OF HART COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: ESTATE OF
CHUCK ELON MARTIN,
DECEASED
ESTATE NO. 24ES041
NOTICE
To whom it may concern:
CHATAVIOUS LEE MARTIN has petitioned to be appointed Administrator of the Estate of CHUCK ELON MARTIN 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 29, 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 Kirk
Judge of the Probate Court

The Gordon Law Firm
Attorneys at Law, LLC
415 East Howell Street
Post Office Box 870
Hartwell, Georgia 30643
706-376-5418
706-376-5416 fax
doug@gordonlawfirm.com