Legals

Gpn07
909808
State of Georgia
Hart County
NOTICE TO
DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
All creditors of the estate of Linda Parham Buffington, 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, May 4, 2026, Jarrod Travis Buffington and Jason Forrest Buffington, Administrators of the Estate of Linda Parham Buffington, Brad Sperr, Attorney, 2350 Prince Ave., Ste. 21, Athens, GA 30606.

Gpn11
909416
Notice of Sale Under Power. State of Georgia, County of HART.
Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Deed to Secure Debt given by WILLIE MCINTOSH JR to GREEN TREE FINANCIAL SERVICING CORPORATION, dated 01/22/1999, and Recorded on 02/11/1999 as Book No. 330 and Page No. 269-276, HART County, Georgia records, as last assigned to U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, FOR MANUFACTURED HOUSING CONTRACT SENIOR/SUBORDINATE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATE TRUST 1999-3 (the Secured Creditor), by assignment, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note of even date in the original principal amount of $92,627.76, with interest at the rate specified therein, there will be sold by the undersigned at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash at the HART County Courthouse within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in June, 2026, the following described property:
THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN THE 1113RD GMD, HART COUNTY, GEORGIA, BEING DESIGNATED AS LOT 5 CONTAINING 2.17 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, ACCORDING TO A PLAT OF SURVEY DATED DECEMER 4, 1998 AND RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 31, PAGE 652, HART COUNTY, GEORGIA RECORDS, SAID PLAT BEING INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE FOR A MORE COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY.
The debt secured by said Deed to Secure Debt 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 Deed to Secure Debt.
Because the debt remains in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in the Deed to Secure Debt and by law, including attorney's fees (notice of intent to collect attorney's fees having been given).
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, FOR MANUFACTURED HOUSING CONTRACT SENIOR/SUBORDINATE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATE TRUST 1999-3 holds the duly endorsed Note and is the current assignee of the Security Deed to the property.
NEWREZ LLC d/b/a SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING, acting on behalf of and, as necessary, in consultation with U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, FOR MANUFACTURED HOUSING CONTRACT SENIOR/SUBORDINATE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATE TRUST 1999-3 (the current investor on the loan), is the entity with the full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the loan. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 44-14-162.2, NEWREZ LLC d/b/a SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING may be contacted at: NEWREZ LLC d/b/a SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING, 55 BEATTIE PLACE, SUITE 100, GREENVILLE, SC 29601-2743, 866-825-2174.
Please note that, pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 44-14-162.2, the secured creditor is not required to amend or modify the terms of the loan.
To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party/parties in possession of the subject property known as 172 HANLEY RD, ROYSTON, GEORGIA 30662 is/are: WILLIE MCINTOSH JR or tenant/tenants.
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) any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, and (c) all matters of record superior to the Deed to Secure Debt first set out above, including, but not limited to, assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, easements, restrictions, covenants, etc.
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 nonjudicial 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 in the preceding paragraph.
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, FOR MANUFACTURED HOUSING CONTRACT SENIOR/SUBORDINATE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATE TRUST 1999-3 as Attorney in Fact for WILLIE MCINTOSH JR.
THIS LAW FIRM IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
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Gpn18
909411
IN THE PROBATE COURT
OF HART COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: ESTATE OF
AMANDA BELLE SMITH,
DECEASED
ESTATE NO. 26ES062
PETITION FOR LETTERS
OF ADMINISTRATION NOTICE
To whom it may concern:
JAMES R. RICE has petitioned to be appointed Administrator of the estate of AMANDA BELLE SMITH 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. June 1, 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.
/s/ Merry Kirk with expressed permission Coleena Williams 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
kim@gordonlawfirm.com

Gpn18
909804
IN THE PROBATE COURT
OF HART COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: ESTATE OF
MARTHA E. FINLEY,
DECEASED
ESTATE NO. 26ES063
PETITION FOR LETTERS
OF ADMINISTRATION NOTICE
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
William H. Finley has petitioned to be appointed Administrator of the estate of Martha E. Finley, 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. § 53-12-261.) 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 10:00 a.m. June 8, 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.
Merry P. Kirk with expressed permission Coleena Williams Judge of the Probate Court
185 W. Franklin Street
Hartwell, GA 30643
706-376-2565

Gpn07
909071
NOTICE TO
DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF HART
IN RE: DANN SLAYDEN CROSS, JR., DECEASED.
All creditors of the Estate of Dann Slayden Cross, Jr., 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 27th day of April, 2026.
/s/ Amy Todd
Executor of the Estate
of Dann Slayden Cross, Jr.
3240 Glen Glade Way
Cumming, GA 30041

Gpn07
909066
NOTICE TO
DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF HART
IN RE: GAIL WOODARD CROSS,
DECEASED.
All creditors of the Estate of Gail Woodard Cross, 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 27th day of April, 2026.
/s/ Amy Todd
Executor of the Estate
of Gail Woodard Cross
3240 Glen Glade Way
Cumming, GA 30041

Gpn07
908643
NOTICE TO
DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
All creditors for the Estate of Gloria Massey Norris (26ES013) deceased in HART COUNTY, GEORGIA, are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to said Estate are required to make immediate payment.
This 20th day of April, 2026.
/s/ Tony Edward Norris
65 Shallow Creek Road
Hartwell, GA 30643
Administrator of the Estate

Gpn07
908917
NOTICE TO
DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
All creditors for the Estate of Ted Davis, deceased in HART COUNTY GEORGIA, are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to said Estate are required to make immediate payment.
This 24th day of April, 2026.
/s/ Ralph Roloson
655 Old Hendry Church Road
Canon, GA 30520
Executor of the Estate

Gpn07
909063
NOTICE TO
DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF HART
IN RE: TONY K. OSBORNE
DECEASED.
All creditors of the Estate of Tony K. Osborne, 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 27th day of April, 2026.
/s/ Leigh Anne Myers
Executor of the Estate
of Tony K. Osborne
165 Virginia Lane
Hull, GA 30646

Gpn07
909157
Notice to Debtors and Creditors
All creditors of the Estate of Vinnia Sue Fulghum deceased, late of Hart County, are hereby notified to render their demands to the undersigned, and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment.
This 24th day of April, 2026.
Melinda Fulghum, Petitioner.

Submitted by:
Douglas T. Kidd
Attorney-at-Law
P.O. Box 628
Lavonia, GA 30553
706-356-1778