Jackson County Public Notices 11-25-09 pt 4

Notice of Sale
Notice of Sale Under Power
Georgia, Jackson County
THIS LAW FIRM IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING 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 NATASHA WILHITE to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., dated May 15, 2007, recorded in Deed Book 48-T, Page 680, Jackson County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to Wells Fargo Bank, NA by assignment to be recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Jackson County, Georgia Records, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of FOUR HUNDRED SEVENTEEN THOUSAND AND 0/100 DOLLARS ($417,000.00), 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 Jackson County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in December, 2009, 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 Natasha Wilhite or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 644 Storey Lane, Jefferson, Georgia 30549.
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 as Attorney in Fact for Natasha Wilhite
McCalla Raymer, LLC
1544 Old Alabama Road
Roswell, Georgia 30076
www.foreclosurehotline.net
MR/vxv 12/1/09
Our file no. 51632309-FT5
EXHIBIT “A”
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in GMD 245 Jackson County Georgia Being Lot 8 Mountain View Subdivision, as shown on plat of said subdivision recorded in Jackson County plat records, at Plat Book 22, Page 296 which plat is incorporated herein by reference for a more complete description.
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Notice of Sale
Notice of Sale Under Power
Georgia, Jackson County
THIS LAW FIRM IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING 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 LARRY G. GOOCH to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., dated September 13, 2005, recorded in Deed Book 40-R, Page 258, Jackson County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to US Bank National Association as successor Trustee to Wachovia Bank, National Association, as Trustee for Wells Fargo Asset Securities Corporation, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Series 2005-14 by assignment recorded in Deed Book 0056-F, Page 0455, Jackson County, Georgia Records, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of FIVE HUNDRED FORTY THOUSAND AND 0/100 DOLLARS ($540,000.00), 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 Jackson County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in December, 2009, 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 Larry G. Gooch or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 2008 Davenport Road, Braselton, Georgia 30517.
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.
US Bank National Association as successor Trustee to Wachovia Bank, National Association, as Trustee for Wells Fargo Asset Securities Corporation, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Series 2005-14 as Attorney in Fact for Larry G. Gooch
McCalla Raymer, LLC
1544 Old Alabama Road
Roswell, Georgia 30076
www.foreclosurehotline.net
MR/sm01 12/1/09
Our file no. 52597409-FT5
EXHIBIT “A”
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in G.M.D. 1765, Jackson County, Georgia, containing 5.76 acres, more or less, according to a plat of survey prepared by Venable & Associates, Inc., by Allen L. Venable, Georgia Registered Land Surveyor No. 1761, dated November 11, 1993, and recorded in Plat Book 41, Page 173, Jackson County, Georgia plat records. Said plat is herein incorporated by reference and referred to for a more complete and accurate description.
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Notice of Sale
Notice of Sale Under Power
Georgia, Jackson County
THIS LAW FIRM IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING 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 DANIEL OPREA and ADRIANA OPREA to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., dated March 26, 2007, recorded in Deed Book 48-A, Page 614, Jackson County, Georgia Records, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED AND 0/100 DOLLARS ($120,500.00), 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 Jackson County, Georgia within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in December, 2009, the following described property:
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 245th and 248th District, G.M., Jackson County, Georgia, being Lot 39, Pod O. Traditions of Braselton, Phase II, recorded in Plat Book 62, Page 122, in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Jackson County, Georgia, which recorded plat is hereby incorporated herein by reference and made a part of this description.
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).
Bank of America can be contacted at 800-285-6000 or by writing to 475 Crosspoint Parkway, Getzville, NY 14068, to discuss possible alternatives to foreclosure.
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.
To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is Daniel Oprea and Adriana Oprea or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 39 Pod O Saddle Creek Drive, Jefferson, Georgia 30549.
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.
Bank of America, N.A. as Attorney in Fact for Daniel Oprea and Adriana Oprea
Johnson & Freedman, LLC
1587 Northeast Expressway
Atlanta, Georgia 30329
(770) 234-9181
www.jflegal.com
MSP/rao 12/1/09
Our file no. 1552309-FT17
(NV4,11,18,25B/12062-50T

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Notice of Sale
Notice of Sale Under Power
Georgia, Jackson County
THIS LAW FIRM IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING 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 HERMAN MARK BOSWELL and TERRIE MICHELLE BOSWELL to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., dated September 9, 2005, recorded in Deed Book 40-O, Page 455, Jackson County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to Wells Fargo Bank, NA by assignment recorded in Deed Book 0056F, Page 0458, Jackson County, Georgia Records, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY THOUSAND AND 0/100 DOLLARS ($270,000.00), 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 Jackson County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in December, 2009, 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 H. Mark Boswell and Terrie M. Boswell or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 355 Wheeler Rd., Commerce, Georgia 30530.
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 as Attorney in Fact for Herman Mark Boswell and Terrie Michelle Boswell
McCalla Raymer, LLC
1544 Old Alabama Road
Roswell, Georgia 30076
www.foreclosurehotline.net
MR/ak3 12/1/09
Our file no. 52535609-FT7
EXHIBIT “A”
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in the 255th District, G. [M, Jackson County, Georgia, and being that 6.031 acres, more or less, designated as tract No. 2, as more particularly shown on a plat of survey prepared for H. Mark Boswell and Terry M. Boswell By Barry D. Lord, Registered Surveyor, dated March 14, 2003, recorded in Plat Book 60, Page 238 in the office of Clerk of Superior Court of Jackson County, Georgia and incorporated herein and made a part hereof by reference for a more detailed description.
Subject to Restrictive Covenants recorded at Deed Book 21-F, Page 272, Jackson County, Georgia Records.
(NV4,11,18,25B/12062-70T1P)

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Georgia Department of Transportation
Notice is hereby given that the Georgia Department of Transportation is transferring ownership of the HISTORIC CROSSROADS SCHOOL property in the CITY OF NICHOLSON for preservation and restoration. As part of the agreement between the Department and the City, the Crossroads School property must be maintained as a historic site for public use in perpetuity.
For additional information on this plan or if you have information concerning the history of the school, contact Sharman Southall or Laura Rish of the Office of Environment/Location at 404-631-1100.
Written statements will be accepted concerning the transfer of ownership of the Crossroads School property until December 5, 2009. Written statements may be submitted to:
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Atlanta, GA 30308
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Murphy Estate
Notice to Debtors and Creditors
All creditors of the Estate of VIRGINIA R. MURPHY, late of Jackson County, deceased, are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment.
This 18 day of November, 2009.
William H. Murphy
1341 Hubert Pittman Rd.
Pendergrass, GA 30567
(NV25,DC2,9,16P4)

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House Estate
Notice to Debtors and Creditors
All creditors of the Estate of JACK HOUSE, late of Jackson County, deceased, are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment.
THIS 18th day of November, 2009.
Betty Jo H. Morris
4138 Charleston Trl., SE
Smyrna, GA 30080
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Berryman Estate
Notice to Debtors and Creditors
All creditors of the Estate of GERALDINE PARKS BERRYMAN, late of Jackson County, deceased, are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment.
This 17th day of November, 2009.
Ronald Arlen Berryman
491 Cedar Rock Rd.
Hoschton, GA 30548
(NV25,DC2,9,16P4)

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Verner Estate
Notice to Debtors and Creditors
All debtors and creditors of the Estate of JOHN SYLVESTER VERNER, deceased, of Jackson 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 9th day of November, 2009.
William G. Verner, Sr., Executor
c/o Joseph E. Cheeley, III
Magnolia Office Complex
1400 Buford Highway
Suite E-3
Buford, GA 30518-8726
(NV25,DC2,9,16P4)

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Name Change
Notice of Petition to Change Name
In the Superior Court of Jackson County
State of Georgia
Civil Action File No. M09CV1791
Kelley Marie O’Donnell
Petitioner
Notice is hereby given that KELLEY MARIE O’DONNELL, the undersigned, filed her Petition to the Superior Court of Jackson County on the 13th day of November, 2009, praying for a change in the name of Petitioner from KELLEY MARIE O’DONNELL to KELLEY MARIE HARRIS.
Notice is hereby given pursuant to law to any interested or affected party to appear in said Court and to file objection to such name change. Objections must be filed with said Court within 30 days of the filing of said petition.
This 13th day of November, 2009.
By: Kelley M. O’Donnell
693 River Chase
Hoschton, GA 30548
678-727-2764
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Name Change
Notice of Petition to Change Name
of Minor Child
In the Superior Court of Jackson County
State of Georgia
Civil Action File No. X09CV1789
In Re: Abeni Bree Holton, Minor Child
Notice is hereby given that KELLEY MARIE O’DONNELL, the undersigned, filed this Petition to the Superior Court of Jackson County on the 13th day of November, 2009, praying for a change in the name of minor child from ABENI BREE HOLTON to ABENI BREE HARRIS.
Notice is hereby given pursuant to law to any interested or affected party to appear in said Court and to file objection to such name change. Objections must be filed with said Court within 30 days of the filing of said petition.
This 13th day of November, 2009.
By: Kelley M. O’Donnell
Petitioner, pro se
(NV25,DC2,9,16P4)

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Notice of Sale
Notice of Sale Under Power
State of Georgia, County of Jackson
Because of a default in the payment of the indebtedness secured by a Security Deed executed by JINNI C. GOOCH to REGIONS MORTGAGE, INC., dated July 25, 2002, and recorded in Deed Book 27-G, Page 640, Jackson County Records, said Security Deed having been last sold, assigned, transferred and conveyed to EverBank, by Assignment securing a Note in the original principal amount of $112,130.00, 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, January 5, 2010, 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 City of Jefferson, 245th District, G.M., Jackson County, Georgia, designated as Lot 8, Phase I, of Cross Ridge Estates Subdivision, as shown by plat and survey entitled “Final Plat for Cross Ridge Estates, Phase I”, prepared by Venable & Associates, Inc., certified by Allen L. Venable, Jr., GRLS No. 1761, dated June 12, 2001, as recorded in Plat Book 57, Pages 223-224, Jackson County, Georgia Records; which plat and the recording thereof are hereby incorporated herein by reference for a more detailed description of the property.
Said property is known as 200 Jimmy Reynolds Drive, Jefferson, GA 30549, 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 Jinni C. Gooch, the property, to the best information, knowledge and belief of the undersigned, being presently in the possession of Jinni C. Gooch, 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.
EverBank as Attorney-in-Fact for Jinni C. Gooch
File no. 09-019973
SHAPIRO & SWERTFEGER, LLP*
Attorneys and Counselors at Law
2872 Woodcock Blvd., Suite 100_Atlanta, GA 30341-3941
(770)220-2535/SJ
www.swertfeger.net
*THE LAW FIRM IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
(NV25,DC2,9,16,23,30B/1323--60T1P)

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Notice of
Public Hearings
Please take notice that the Jefferson-Talmo Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, December 15, 2009, at 6:00 p.m. at the Jefferson Civic Center, 65 Kissam Street, Jefferson, GA 30549 and The Jefferson City Council will hold a public hearing at 6:00 p.m. on January 11, 2010, and a voting session at 6:00 p.m. on January 25, 2010, at the Jefferson Civic Center, 65 Kissam Street, Jefferson, GA 30549, (R-09-J14 and V-09-J02) and the Talmo City Council will hold a public hearing at 6:30 p.m. on January 5, 2010, at the Talmo City Hall, 45 A.J. Irvin Road, Talmo, GA 30575 (R-09-T15) on the following matters:
1. R-09-J14 Rezone - Thomas N. Ward, applicant, property owner Jackson Land Properties, LLC, to rezone property containing 17.85 ± acres fronting 80 feet on the north side of U.S. Highway 129 Business west of Storey Lane, City of Jefferson, from C-2 (Highway Commercial) to MFR (Multi-Family Residential District) for the purpose of multi-family residences (Tax Map/Parcel 080/015B part).
2. V-09-J03 Variance - Thomas N. Ward, applicant, property owner Jackson Land Properties, LLC, requests a variance to Article 11, Chapter 11.2, Section, 11.2.7, “Multi-family development” of the Land Use Management Code to modify requirements for recreational amenities for the proposed multi-family residential development (R-09-J14) on property containing 17.85 ± acres fronting 80 feet on the north side of U.S. Highway 129 Business west of Storey Lane, City of Jefferson (Tax Map/Parcel 080/015B part).
3. R-09-T15 Rezone - City of Talmo, applicant, R Square Rentals, LLC, property owner, to rezone property 0.52 ± acre fronting 150 ± feet on the north side of Mountain Creek Church Road 225 ± feet west of Hubert Pittman Road, City of Talmo (Tax Map/Parcel 109/074A1 part) from RR-2 (Rural Residential) to C-2 (Highway Commercial). Proposed Use: extension of contractor’s establishment.
Complete applications are available for review in the Jefferson-Talmo Planning and Development Office (at Jefferson City Hall) at 147 Athens Street, Jefferson, GA 30549, during regular office hours. All interested persons are invited to review these applications and attend the public hearings and voting session.
(NV25,DC2B/175-40)

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Sauls Estate
Notice to Debtors and Creditors
All creditors of the Estate of FRANCES WALL SAULS, late of Jackson County, deceased, are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment.
This 18th day of November, 2009.
Ed Sauls
Bennie Sauls
39 Danielsville St.
Jefferson, GA 30549
706-367-8453

(NV25,DC2,9,16P4)
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Notice
of Summons
In the Superior Court of Jackson County
State of Georgia
Civil Action # M09CV1667
State of Georgia
Ex. rel.
Brad Smith
District Attorney
Piedmont Judicial Circuit,
Plaintiff
v.
$19,130.00 lawful U.S. Currency,
Defendants, in rem
Complaint for Forfeiture
Comes now the State of Georgia by and through the District Attorney for the Piedmont Judicial Circuit and files this complaint pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 16-13-49 and shows the Court the following:
1. The property sought to be forfeited is described as follows: $19,130.00 lawful U.S. Currency.
2. The property sought to be forfeited is presently located in Jackson County and is subject to the jurisdiction of this Court.
3. Said property was seized by Investigator Trey McConnell of the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office pursuant to lawful authority on August 18, 2009, at 120 Johnson Drive, Braselton, Jackson County, Georgia, and is presently in the custody of Evidence Custodian STEVE SMITH, Jackson County Sheriff’s Office.
4. Names and addresses of all those who may be owners of said property are as follows: James Craig Smith, 212 Booth Road, Statham, GA 30666.
5. There are no other known interest holders on said property.
6. On August 18, 2009, Investigator Trey McConnell coordinated controlled buy through a confidential informant that took place at 120 Johnson Drive in Braselton. After the controlled buy took place, Investigator McConnell prepared a search warrant for 120 Johnson Drive. The search warrant was signed by Judge Chandler and executed that same night. Methamphetamine was found during the execution of the search warrant. During the execution of the search warrant, James Craig Smith was called to the house to sell some methamphetamine. The owner of the house described Smith’s car. Smith arrived driving the described vehicle and knocked on the basement door. Smith was ordered to get on the ground and searched for weapons. Smith was carrying a black bag with $19,130.00 in lawful U.S. Currency.
7. Said $19,130.00 lawful U.S. Currency is contraband and forfeited to the State pursuant to O.C.G.A. 16-13-49 (d)(2) in that said property was available for use, directly or indirectly to facilitate the possession, purchase or sale of methamphetamine and pursuant to O.C.G.A. 16-13-49 (d)(6) in that said property constitutes money found in close proximity to the methamphetamine.
WHEREFORE, the State of Georgia prays:
1) that the petition be filed;
2) that all owners and interest holders listed above be personally served with a copy of the complaint and summons;
3) that Evidence Custodian Steve Smith, Jackson County Sheriff’s Office be ordered to remain custodian of said property pending further order of the Court;
4) that the owner of said property be required to file his defense, if any, within 30 days from the date of service of this petition;
5) that the Court enter a judgment in favor of the State of Georgia declaring said property forfeited to the State of Georgia;
6) that the Court order any claimant who fails to establish that a substantial portion of the claimant’s interest is exempt from forfeiture, pay to the State of Georgia the actual costs incurred in the investigation and prosecution of this action including reasonable attorney’s fees as provided by O.C.G.A. Section 16-13-49 (t)(3);
7) that the Court retain jurisdiction to direct the proper disposition and distribution of the property which is forfeited as provided by O.C.G.A. Section 16-13-49 (u)(4);
8) that the State of Georgia be afforded such other relief and remedies as are available under law.
This 19 day of November, 2009.
Respectfully submitted,
Amy M. Carter
Assistant District Attorney
Piedmont Judicial Circuit
5000 Jackson Parkway
Suite 160
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706) 387-6289
(NV25,DC2B/341-70T2)

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Federal Project No. 0009465
Jackson County
Sealed proposals for furnishing all labor, material, equipment and other things necessary for the following work will be received by the undersigned at the Department of Transportation, One Georgia Center, 600 West Peachtree St., NW, Atlanta, Georgia, 30308, until 11:00 a.m., December 11, 2009, and publicly opened.
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Payment will be made to the contractor each calendar month based on the estimated work complete in place as prescribed by the standard specifications.
The state reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
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Department of Transportation
(NV25,DC2B/271-30T2)

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Public Notice
Notice is hereby given that the proposed owner of HOSCHTON’S FOOD & LIQUID LIBATION located at 21 City Square, Hoschton, GA 30548, has made application to the City of Hoschton for a Beer and Wine Permit. The hearing on such application will be held at the Regular Meeting of the Hoschton City Council on December 7, 2009, at 7 p.m.
(NV18,25B/174-10P)

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Public Notice
Notice is hereby given that the proposed owner of GOLDEN JUBILEE GROCERY INC./BP GAS STATION located at 2934 Highway 53, Hoschton, GA 30548, has made application to the City of Hoschton for a Beer and Wine Permit. The hearing on such application will be held at the Regular Meeting of the Hoschton City Council on December 7, 2009, at 7 p.m.
(NV18,25B/174-10P)

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Public Notice
Of Abandoned Vehicles
Notice is hereby given that the following vehicles were left abandoned at Jefferson, Ga., Jackson County, on or about September 2009 - November 2009. If anyone has claim to such vehicles, please call (706) 367-1763. Otherwise, such vehicles will be deemed abandoned and shall be disposed of under Ga. Law by Hardeman Wrecker Service.
1. 2004 Ford Focus, white in color, Vin # 1FAFP33P44W175988, abandoned on Galilee Church Road, Jefferson, Ga.
2. 2000 Dodge Durango, Slt, blue in color, Vin # 1B4HR28Y9YF139791, abandoned on Hwy. 129, Jefferson, Ga.
3. 1991 Chevy Caprice, white/green in color, Vin # 1G1BN53E3MW161243, abandoned on Hwy. I-85S, MM 140, Jefferson, Ga.
4. 1997 Chevy Cavalier, red in color, Vin # 1G1JC1244VM12248, abandoned on Sycamore St., Jefferson, Ga.
Vehicle may be viewed at Hardeman’s Wrecker Service, 65 Hardeman Way, Jefferson, GA.
(NV18,25P2)

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Johnson Estate
Notice to Debtors and Creditors
All creditors of the Estate of ROBERT E. JOHNSON SR., late of Jackson County, deceased, are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment.
This 9th day of November, 2009.
Robert E. Johnson Jr., Executor
4115 Popular Springs Road
Gainesville, Georgia 30507
Attorney:
Dylan E. Wilbanks
1237 S. Elm Street
Commerce, Georgia 30529
(NV18,25,DC2,9P4)

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Notice
of Summons
In the Superior Court of Jackson County
State of Georgia
Civil Action #B09CV1745
State of Georgia
ex. rel.
District Attorney
Piedmont Judicial Circuit
Plaintiff
v.
Black 1998 Nissan Altima
(VIN # 1N4DL01D3WC256477)
Defendant
To: WILLIAM GAITHER LINEBERGER JR.
1841 McClain Trail
Lincolnton, NC 28092
And all other persons claiming interest in said property.
You are hereby notified that the above-styled action seeking the forfeiture of the above-listed property, was filed in said court on the 5th day of November, 2009, pursuant to OCGA 16-13-49. Said property was seized by Officer Jason Black of the Commerce Police Department on the 1st day of October, 2009.
Said action alleges that you may have an interest in said property. You are hereby commanded and required to file with the clerk of said court and serve upon The Jackson County District Attorney’s Office, 5000 Jackson Pkwy, Suite 160, Jefferson, Georgia 30549, an answer to the complaint within 30 days of the date of final publication of this notice.
This the 10th day of November, 2009.
By: Camie W. Thomas
Clerk of Superior Court
(NV18,25B/172-20T2)

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Notice
of Summons
In the Superior Court of Jackson County
State of Georgia
Civil Action #M09CV1749
State of Georgia
ex. rel.
District Attorney
Piedmont Judicial Circuit,
Plaintiff
v.
$1,243, lawful US Currency, 1999 Dodge Caravan (VIN # 2B4GP25R8XR379730)
Defendant
To: Rogelio Banda
5021 Chennault Rd.
Houston, TX 77033
And all other persons claiming interest in said property.
You are hereby notified that the above-styled action seeking the forfeiture of the above-listed property, was filed in said court on the 5th day of November, 2009, pursuant to OCGA 16-13-49. Said property was seized by Officer Johnny Wood of the Jefferson Police Department on the 13th day of August, 2009.
Said action alleges that you may have an interest in said property. You are hereby commanded and required to file with the clerk of said court and serve upon The Jackson County District Attorney’s Office, 5000 Jackson Pkwy, Suite 160, Jefferson, Georgia 30549, an answer to the complaint within 30 days of the date of final publication of this notice.
This the 10th day of November, 2009.
By: Camie W. Thomas
Clerk of Superior Court
(NV18,25B/175-20T2)

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Name Change
Notice of Petition to Change Name
Georgia, Jackson County
Notice is hereby given that HILLARY MEGAN AYERS, the undersigned, filed her Petition to the Superior Court of Jackson County, Georgia, on the 27th day of October, 2009, praying for a change in the name of Petitioner from HILLARY MEGAN AYERS to HILLARY MEGAN WILSON. Notice is hereby given to any interested or affected party to be and appear in said matter 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 27th day of October, 2009
Dylan E. Wilbanks
Attorney for Petitioner
1237 S. Elm Street, Suite B
Commerce, Georgia 30529
(706) 335-2355
(NV11,18,25,DC2P4)

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Name Change
Notice of Petition to Change Name
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on the 15th day of October, 2009, KATHRYN FRANCES KILEY filed a Petition to Change Name of Minor Child in the Superior Court of Jackson County, Georgia, seeking to change the name of her minor child from ANDRE CORNELIUS SMITH JR. to ANDRE CORNELIUS KILEY. Any interested or affected party has the right to appear and file objections. At the expiration of thirty (30) days from the filing of the Petition, upon proof of publication, and if no objection is filed, the Court shall proceed to hear and determine all matters raised by said Petition.
Kathryn Frances Kiley, Petitioner
Donna Golden Sikes, Attorney for Petitioner
Georgia Bar No. 299570
P.O. Box 856
Jefferson, GA 30549
706-367-8247
(NV4,11,18,25B/259-16T4P)

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Benton Estate
Notice to Debtors and Creditors
All creditors of the Estate of INA BELLE BENTON, late of Jackson County, deceased, are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment.
This 3rd day of November, 2009.
Latrelle B. Thomas
6448 Payne Road
Murrayville, GA 30564
(NV11,18,25DC2P4)

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Bullen Estate
Notice to Debtors and Creditors
All creditors of the Estate of DAVID R. BULLEN, late of Jackson County, deceased, are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment.
This 27th day of October, 2009.
Judith Sommers
N7924 Hwy. 162
Bangor, WI 54614
(NV11,18,25DC2P4)

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Johnson Estate
Notice to Debtors and Creditors
All creditors of the Estate of BRETT DONALD JOHNSON, late of Jackson County, deceased, are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment.
This 28th day of October, 2009.
Amelia Johnson
1237 S. Elm St., Ste. B
Commerce, GA 30529
Attorney: Dylan Wilbanks
1237 S. Elm St., Ste. B
Commerce, GA 30529
(NV11,18,25DC2P4)

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Shropshire Estate
Notice to Debtors and Creditors
In Re: Estate of Myrtice S. Shropshire
All creditors of the Estate of MYRTICE S. SHROPSHIRE, late of Jackson County, deceased, are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment.
THIS 30 day of October, 2009.
Lucius Shropshire
4141 Maple Hill Road
Loudon, TN 37774
(NV11,18,25,DC2P4)

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Jackson Estate
Notice to Debtors and Creditors
All creditors of the Estate of LISA DAVIS JACKSON, late of Jackson County, deceased, are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment.
This 15th day of October, 2009.
Martin A. Jackson
122 Woodmont Lane
Jefferson, GA 30549
Attorney:
Tom McCormack
PO Box 494
Jefferson, GA 30549
(NV11,18,25DC2P4)

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Gray Estate
Georgia, Jackson County Probate Court
Notice
To Whom It May Concern:
The petition of MILDRED LACEY GRAY, for a year’s support from the estate of JAMES EMMETT GRAY, SR., 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 10:00 A.M. on December 7, 2009, 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.
Margaret Deadwyler
Probate Judge
By: Jennifer M. Gearing
Probate Clerk
5000 Jackson Parkway
Suite 140
Jefferson, GA 30549
706-387-6276
(NV4,11,18,25B/498-20)

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Lee Estate
Notice to Debtors and Creditors
All creditors of the Estate of STEVEN RANDALL LEE, late of Jackson County, deceased, are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment.
This 26 day of October, 2009.
Sharon L. Lee
179 Asgard Farm Rd.
Nicholson, GA 30565
(NV4,11,18,25P4)

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Chastain Estate
Notice to Debtors and Creditors
All creditors of the Estate of EDGAR LEE CHASTAIN, late of Jackson County, deceased, are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment.
This 27 day of October, 2009.
Gloria B. Chastain
88 Garner Rd.
Braselton GA 30517
(NV4,11,18,25P4)

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Pittman Estate
Notice to Debtors and Creditors
All creditors of the Estate of BEVERLY DEAN PITTMAN, late of Jackson County, deceased, are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment.
This 28 day of October, 2009.
Phil D. Pittman
Personal Representative
3674 Sanford Road
Nicholson, GA 30565
Attorney: Allen L. Lacey, Jr.
P.O. Box 356
Commerce, GA 30529
(NV4,11,18,25B/1324-10)

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Sikes Estate
Georgia, Jackson County Probate Court
Notice
JASON LEE SIKES has petitioned to be appointed Administrator of the estate of JOHN EDWARD SIKES, 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 10:00 A.M. on December 7, 2009. 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.
Margaret Deadwyler
Probate Judge
By: Jennifer Gearing
Probate Clerk
5000 Jackson Pkwy.
Suite 140
Jefferson, GA 30549
706-387-6276
(NV4,11,18,25/498-20)

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Rees Estate
Notice to Debtors and Creditors
All creditors of the Estate of WILLIAM MICHAEL REES, late of Jackson County, deceased, are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment.
This 2 day of November, 2009.
Vickie A. Rees
47 Siding Lane
Jefferson, GA 30549
(NV4,11,18,25P4)