Public Notices

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 LARRY MAYNARD and LINDA T. MAYNARD to WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. dated April 7, 2008, and recorded in Deed Book 52B, Page 300, Jackson County Records, securing a Note in the original principal amount of $290,000.00, 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, March 1, 2011, 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 lot, tract or parcel of land, together with all improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the 1747th District, G.M. of Jackson County, Georgia, and being known and designated as Lot 28, Block A, of Harris Hills Subdivision, lying on the westerly side of?of survey entitled “Final Plan for Harris Hills,” prepared by W.T. Dunahoo and Associates, certified by W.T. Dunahoo, Registered Surveyor, dated April 13, 2001, which plat is recorded in Plat Book 57, page 189, Jackson County Records, and is incorporated herein by reference thereto.
Said property is known as 473 Harris Hills Drive, Athens, GA 30607, 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 Larry Maynard and Linda T. Maynard, the property, to the best information, knowledge and belief of the undersigned, being presently in the possession of Larry Maynard and Linda T. Maynard, 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.
Wells Fargo Bank, NA as Attorney-in-Fact for Larry Maynard and Linda T. Maynard
File no. 10-014515
SHAPIRO & SWERTFEGER, LLP*
Attorneys and Counselors at Law
2872 Woodcock Blvd., Suite 100?Atlanta, GA 30341-3941
(770)220-2535/HP
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
Jackson County
Pursuant to the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by MARTHA DENISE LOCK to BENEFICIAL MORTGAGE CO. OF GEORGIA dated 12/23/2005 and recorded in Deed Book 41-Z, Page 531, JACKSON County, Georgia records; conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of $116,289.35, 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 JACKSON County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in March, 2011 (March 1, 2011), the following described property:
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in GMD 455 of Jackson county, Georgia, and being Lot 19 of Pleasant Acres, Section 1, as shown on that Subdivision Plat recorded in Plat Book 9, Page 200, and as more fully described as 2.345 acres on that Plat of Survey for Martha Denise Fowler, prepared by Venable and Associates, Georgia Registered Land Surveyor, dated December 17, 1999, and recorded in Plat Book 56, Page 1, of the Jackson County, Georgia Plat Records. Said plat is incorporated herein by reference for a more complete description of the property. Tax Map or Parcel ID NO.: 76A-166
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 697 Pinetree Circle, Maysville, Georgia 30558 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): Martha Denise Lock or tenant or 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) the right of redemption of any taxing authority, (c) any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, and (d) 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.
Beneficial Mortgage Co. of Georgia as agent and Attorney in Fact for Martha Denise Lock
Aldridge Connors, LLP, 780 Johnson Ferry Road, NE, Suite 600, Atlanta, Georgia 30342, (678) 894-3400.
THIS LAW FIRM MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
1021-16288
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Notice of Sale
Notice of Sale Under Power
Georgia, Jackson County
Because of default in the payment of the indebtedness, secured by a Security Deed executed by JAMES L SEGARS and CAROLYN SEGARS to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. as nominee for UNITED COMMUNITY BANK, d/b/a UNITED COMMUNITY MORTGAGE SERVICES, INC. its successors and assigns dated April 25, 2008 in the amount of $172,636.00, and recorded in Deed Book 0052L, Page 743, Jackson 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 April, 2011, during the legal hours of sale, at the Courthouse door in Jackson 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 Commerce, 255th District, G.M., Jackson County, Georgia, and being Lot 20, Block C, as more particularly shown on a plat of survey prepared for Belmont Park Subdivision, Unit One, by Barry D. Lord, Registered Surveyor, dated July 2, 2001, recorded at Plat Book 57, Page 234, in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Jackson County, Georgia, and incorporated herein and made apart hereof by reference for a more detailed description.
Subject to Protective Covenants recorded at Deed Book 24-H, Page 560, Jackson County, Georgia Records.
which has the property address of 57 Terrace Ridge Drive, Commerce, 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 James L Segars and Carolyn Segars 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 James L Segars and Carolyn Segars
Anthony DeMarlo, Attorney/lseymore
McCurdy & Candler, L.L.C.
(404) 373-1612
www.mccurdycandler.com
File No. 11-01970 /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.
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Notice of Sale
Notice of Sale Under Power
Georgia, Jackson County
Because of default in the payment of the indebtedness, secured by a Security Deed executed by LASHA ROBINSON to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. as nominee for FIRSTCITY MORTAGE, INC., its successors and assigns dated February 2, 2005 in the amount of $101,385.00, and recorded in Deed Book 37-R, Page 335, Jackson 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 April, 2011, during the legal hours of sale, at the Courthouse door in Jackson 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 GMD 257, City of Maysville, Jackson County, Georgia, being Lot 41, Phase II, Hidden Meadows Subdivision, as per subdivision plat recorded in Plat Book 55, Page 246, Jackson County, Georgia Records, which plat is hereby referred to and made a part of this description.
which has the property address of 281 Hidden Meadows Drive, Maysville, 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 Lasha Robinson 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 Lasha Robinson
Anthony DeMarlo, Attorney/llawson
McCurdy & Candler, L.L.C.
(404) 373-1612
www.mccurdycandler.com
File No. 11-01858 /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.
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Delinquent
Property Tax Sale
Under and by virtue of certain tax Fi. Fa.’s issued by the Tax Commissioner of Jackson County, Georgia, in favor of the State of Georgia and County of Jackson, against the following named persons and the property as described next to their respective name(s). There will be sold for cash or certified funds at public outcry, before the Courthouse door in Jefferson, Jackson County, Georgia, between the legal hours of sale, on the first Tuesday in March, 2011, the same being March, 1, 2011 and continuing on Wednesday, March 2, 2011, if necessary between the legal hours of sale, 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM.
The below listed and described properties, or as much thereof as will satisfy the State and County tax execution on the respective individual and property. The property (ies) hereinafter described have been levied on as the property of the persons whose names immediately precede the property description. Each of the respective parcels of property are located in Jackson County, State of Georgia. The years for which said Fi. Fa.’s are issued and levied are stated opposite the name of the owner in each case.
Each defendant and tenant in possession, if applicable, has been notified of levy time and place of sale. Purchaser shall pay for title, all transfer costs, all taxes, advertising costs and recording fees. Any mobile home(s) situated on the parcels are excluded from sale unless otherwise noted. Any mobile home included will be considered a fixture of the property. All redemption rights given to the land will apply to the mobile home.
Map & Parcel: 033020
Defendant in Fi-Fa: Commerce Land Holdings LLC
Current Record Holder: Commerce Land Holdings LLC
CRH Address: 3400 Rivergreen Court Ste 500
Duluth, GA 30096
Amount Due: $15,376.39
Tax Years Due: 2009
Deed Book: 29J/533
Legal Description: All that tract of land being in the: City of Commerce, 255th GMD, being 36.532 acres, more or less. As shown in Plat Book 22, Page 224. Or as further described as a portion of Tract 1 in Deed Book 29J, Page 533. Less & Except: 3.00 described in Deed Book 10X, Page 383; 4.205 acres described in Deed Book 21W, Page 196; 0.35 acres & 0.53 acres described in Deed Book 56A, Page 775 & 10.72 acres identified as Tax Map & Parcel 033020H. Being known as Tax Map & Parcel 033020, Jackson County, Georgia.
Map & Parcel: 033020H
Defendant in Fi-Fa: Commerce Land Holdings LLC
Current Record Holder: Commerce Land Holdings LLC
CRH Address: 3400 Rivergreen Court Ste 500
Duluth, GA 30096
Amount Due: $4,473.10
Tax Years Due: 2009
Deed Book: 29J/533
Legal Description: All that tract of land being in the: City of Commerce, 255th GMD, being 10.72 acres, more or less. As shown in Plat Book 22, Page 224. Or as further described as a portion of Tract 1 in Deed Book 29J, Page 533. Being known as Tax Map & Parcel 033020H, Jackson County, Georgia.
Map & Parcel: 047006A
Defendant in Fi-Fa: Commerce Land Holdings LLC
Current Record Holder: Commerce Land Holdings LLC
CRH Address: 3400 Rivergreen Court Ste 500
Duluth, GA 30096
Amount Due: $27,318.48
Tax Years Due: 2009
Deed Book: 30T/678
Legal Description: All that tract of land being in the: City of Commerce, 255th GMD, being 67.82 acres, more or less. Being Tract 3. Or as further described as a portion of that tract in Deed Book 30T, Page 678. Being known as Tax Map & Parcel 047006A, Jackson County, Georgia.
Map & Parcel: 047006B
Defendant in Fi-Fa: Commerce Land Holdings LLC
Current Record Holder: Commerce Land Holdings LLC
CRH Address: 3400 Rivergreen Court Ste 500
Duluth, GA 30096
Amount Due: $9,982.59
Tax Years Due: 2009
Deed Book: 30T/768
Legal Description: All that tract of land being in the: City of Commerce, 255th GMD, being 24.219 acres, more or less. Being Tract 6. Or as further described as a portion of that tract in Deed Book 30T, Page 768. Being known as Tax Map & Parcel 047006B, Jackson County, Georgia.
Map & Parcel: 047006C
Defendant in Fi-Fa: Commerce Land Holdings LLC
Current Record Holder: Commerce Land Holdings LLC
CRH Address: 3400 Rivergreen Court Ste 500
Duluth, GA 30096
Amount Due: $36,431.93
Tax Years Due: 2009
Deed Book: 36E/322
Legal Description: All that tract of land being in the: City of Commerce, 255th GMD, being 89.716 acres, more or less. Being Tract 2. Or as further described as a portion of that tract in Deed Book 36E, Page 322. Less & Except: Rights of others in & to Cemetery located on Parcel & Right of way described in Deed Book 36E, Page 322. Being known as Tax Map & Parcel 047006C, Jackson County, Georgia.
Map & Parcel: 047006D
Defendant in Fi-Fa: Commerce Land Holdings LLC
Current Record Holder: Commerce Land Holdings LLC
CRH Address: 3400 Rivergreen Court Ste 500
Duluth, GA 30096
Amount Due: $1,139.29
Tax Years Due: 2009
Deed Book: 36E/322
Legal Description: All that tract of land being in the: City of Commerce, 255th GMD, being 2.323 acres, more or less. Being Tract 7. Or as further described as a portion of that tract in Deed Book 36E, Page 322. Less & Except: Right of way described in Deed Book 36E, Page 322. Being known as Tax Map & Parcel 047006D, Jackson County, Georgia.
Map & Parcel: 047010
Defendant in Fi-Fa: Commerce Land Holdings LLC
Current Record Holder: Commerce Land Holdings LLC
CRH Address: 3400 Rivergreen Court Ste 500
Duluth, GA 30096
Amount Due: $37,364.67
Tax Years Due: 2009
Deed Book: 40Q/278
Legal Description: All that tract of land being in the: City of Commerce, 255th GMD, being 92.039 acres, more or less. Being Tract 6. Or as further described as a portion of that tract in Deed Book 40Q, Page 278. Less & Except: Right of way described in Deed Book 40Q, Page 278. Being known as Tax Map & Parcel 047010, Jackson County, Georgia.
Map & Parcel: 047015E
Defendant in Fi-Fa: Commerce Land Holdings LLC
Current Record Holder: Commerce Land Holdings LLC
CRH Address: 3400 Rivergreen Court Ste 500
Duluth, GA 30096
Amount Due: $20,122.23
Tax Years Due: 2009
Deed Book: 41K/119
Legal Description: All that tract of land being in the: City of Commerce, 255th GMD, being 49.333 acres, more or less. Being Tract 7. Or as further described in Deed Book 41K, Page 119. Being known as Tax Map & Parcel 047015E, Jackson County, Georgia.
Map & Parcel: 047015F1
Defendant in Fi-Fa: Commerce Land Holdings LLC
Current Record Holder: Commerce Land Holdings LLC
CRH Address: 3400 Rivergreen Court Ste 500
Duluth, GA 30096
Amount Due: $3,642.93
Tax Years Due: 2009
Deed Book: 41K/128
Legal Description: All that tract of land being in the: City of Commerce, 255th GMD, being 8.516 acres, more or less. As shown in Plat Book 62, Page 207. Or as further described in Deed Book 41K, Page 128. Being known as Tax Map & Parcel 047015F1, Jackson County, Georgia.
Map & Parcel: 047015G1
Defendant in Fi-Fa: Commerce Land Holdings LLC
Current Record Holder: Commerce Land Holdings LLC
CRH Address: 3400 Rivergreen Court Ste 500
Duluth, GA 30096
Amount Due: $1,413.88
Tax Years Due: 2009
Deed Book: 41K/132
Legal Description: All that tract of land being in the: City of Commerce, 255th GMD, being 3.00 acres, more or less. Being Tract 1. Or as further described as Parcel 1 in Deed Book 41K, Page 132. Less & Except: Right of way described in Deed Book 21X, Page 777. Being known as Tax Map & Parcel 047015G1, Jackson County, Georgia.
Map & Parcel: 047015G2
Defendant in Fi-Fa: Commerce Land Holdings LLC
Current Record Holder: Commerce Land Holdings LLC
CRH Address: 3400 Rivergreen Court Ste 500
Duluth, GA 30096
Amount Due: $2,835.29
Tax Years Due: 2009
Deed Book: 41K/124
Legal Description: All that tract of land being in the: City of Commerce, 465th GMD, being 6.522 acres, more or less. Being Tract 2. Or as further described in Deed Book 41K, Page 124. Being known as Tax Map & Parcel 047015G2, Jackson County, Georgia.
Map & Parcel: 047015G3
Defendant in Fi-Fa: Commerce Land Holdings LLC
Current Record Holder: Commerce Land Holdings LLC
CRH Address: 3400 Rivergreen Court Ste 500
Duluth, GA 30096
Amount Due: $3,029.16
Tax Years Due: 2009
Deed Book: 41K/132
Legal Description: All that tract of land being in the: City of Commerce, 255th GMD, being 7.00 acres, more or less. Being Tract 3. Or as further described as Parcel 2 in Deed Book 41K, Page 132. Less & Except: Right of way described in Deed Book 21X, Page 777. Being known as Tax Map & Parcel 047015G3, Jackson County, Georgia.
Map & Parcel: 047017
Defendant in Fi-Fa: Commerce Land Holdings LLC
Current Record Holder: Commerce Land Holdings LLC
CRH Address: 3400 Rivergreen Court Ste 500
Duluth, GA 30096
Amount Due: $26,296.39
Tax Years Due: 2009
Deed Book: 40Q/278
Legal Description: All that tract of land being in the: City of Commerce, 255th GMD, being 64.623 acres, more or less. Being Tract 1. Or as further described as a portion of that tract in Deed Book 40Q, Page 278. Less & Except: right of way described in Deed Book 40Q, Page 178. Being known as Tax Map & Parcel 047017, Jackson County, Georgia.
Map & Parcel: 047017B
Defendant in Fi-Fa: Commerce Land Holdings LLC
Current Record Holder: Commerce Land Holdings LLC
CRH Address: 3400 Rivergreen Court Ste 500
Duluth, GA 30096
Amount Due: $7,535.53
Tax Years Due: 2009
Deed Book: 41K/132
Legal Description: All that tract of land being in the: City of Commerce, 255th GMD, being 18.159 acres, more or less. Or as further described as a portion of that tract in Deed Book 41K, Page 132. Less & Except: 3.00 acres & 7.00 acres, right of way & easements described in Deed Book 41K, page 132 Being known as Tax Map & Parcel 047017B, Jackson County, Georgia.
Map & Parcel: 047018
Defendant in Fi-Fa: Commerce Land Holdings LLC
Current Record Holder: Commerce Land Holdings LLC
CRH Address: 3400 Rivergreen Court Ste 500
Duluth, GA 30096
Amount Due: $11,270.77
Tax Years Due: 2009
Deed Book: 40Q/278
Legal Description: All that tract of land being in the: City of Commerce, 255th GMD, being 27.416 acres, more or less. Being Tract 5. Or as further described in Deed Book 40Q, Page 278. Being known as Tax Map & Parcel 047018, Jackson County, Georgia.
Don Elrod, Jackson County Tax Commissioner
Ex-Officio Sheriff
* Deed Book: Refers to Deed Records located in the Jackson County Courthouse, Clerk of Superior Court’s Office where property is more fully described. 4C-2-26
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Notice of Election
To the Qualified Voters of Jackson County School District, Georgia; Commerce City School District, Georgia and Jefferson City School District, Georgia:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on the 15th day of March, 2011, an election will be held at the regular polling places in all the election districts of the Jackson School District, Georgia (the “Jackson School District), the City of Commerce, Georgia, which comprises the Commerce City School District and the City of Jefferson, Georgia, which comprises the Jefferson City School District, at which time there will be submitted to the qualified voters of Jackson County for their determination the question of whether a special sales and use tax of one percent shall be imposed on all sales and uses in Jackson County for a period of time not to exceed five years (20 calendar quarters), commencing upon the expiration of the current tax, to raise not more than $100,000,000 for the purposes of (a) for the Jackson County School District, (i) paying all or a portion of the debt service on outstanding Series 2005 General Obligation Bonds previously issued by the Jackson County School District, (the “Outstanding Jackson School Debt”), the maximum amount of debt service to be paid with sales tax proceeds to be $30,000,000; (ii) acquiring, constructing, equipping and furnishing new school buildings and other buildings or facilities useful or desirable in connection therewith, including a new middle school; (iii) acquiring new technology equipment, safety and security equipment and other school equipment; (iv) adding to, renovating, repairing, improving, equipping and furnishing existing school buildings or other buildings or facilities useful or desirable in connection therewith; (v) acquiring a portion of a psychoeducational facility; (vi) acquiring land; (vii) purchasing textbooks and band instruments; (viii) purchasing school buses and school vehicles; (ix) acquiring any property necessary or desirable therefore, both real and personal (the “Jackson School Projects”), the maximum amount of the Jackson School Projects to be paid with sales tax proceeds to be $62,699,000 less the amount of Jackson County School District’s share of such proceeds used to pay the Outstanding Jackson Debt; (b) for the Commerce City School District, (i) paying a portion of the debt service on the outstanding Series 2007 and 2009 General Obligation Bonds previously issued by the City of Commerce (the “Outstanding Commerce Debt”), the maximum amount of debt service to be paid with sales tax proceeds to be $7,250,000 and (ii) adding to, renovating, repairing, improving, equipping and furnishing existing school buildings or other buildings or facilities useful or desirable in connection therewith, including, but not limited to, HVAC and elementary gymnasium, (iv) acquiring a portion of a psychoeducational facility; (v) acquiring school buses, school vehicles, maintenance vehicles and transportation and maintenance equipment; (vi) acquiring textbooks and band instruments; (vii) acquiring new technology, safety and security equipment and other school equipment; (viii) acquiring land; (ix) acquiring any property necessary or desirable therefor, both real and personal (the “Commerce School Projects”), the maximum amount of the Commerce School Projects to be paid with sales tax proceeds to be $12,725,000 less the amount of Commerce City School District’s share of such proceeds used to pay the Outstanding Commerce Debt; and (c) for the Jefferson City School District, (i) paying a portion of the debt service on the outstanding Series 2004 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2005A and Series 2005B General Obligation Bonds, and Series 2011 General Obligation Bonds issued by the Jefferson City School District (the “Outstanding Jefferson Debt”), the maximum amount of debt service to be paid with sales tax proceeds to be $16,300,000 and (ii) acquiring, constructing and equipping new school buildings and other buildings or facilities useful or desirable in connection therewith, including, but not limited to, a new gymnasium; (iii) acquiring new technology, safety and security equipment school equipment and band instruments; (iv) acquiring school buses, school vehicles and transportation and maintenance equipment; (v) acquiring land and any improvements thereon, and modifying those improvements as desired; (vi) demolishing, adding to, renovating, repairing, improving, equipping and furnishing existing school buildings or other buildings or facilities useful or desirable in connection therewith, including, but not limited to new classrooms, kitchens and physical education/athletic facilities; (vii) acquiring any property necessary or desirable therefor, both real and personal, (viii) acquiring a portion of a psychoeducational facility, (ix) acquiring textbooks; (the “Jefferson School Projects”), the maximum amount of the Jefferson School Projects to be paid with sales tax proceeds to be $24,576,000 less the amount of Jefferson City School District’s share of such proceeds used to pay the Outstanding Jefferson Debt.
The ballots to be used at such election shall have written or printed thereon substantially the following:
□___ YES
□___ NO
Shall a special one percent sales and use tax be imposed in Jackson County (such tax to be a continuation of the existing 1% sales and use tax and not an additional sales and use tax) for a period of time not to exceed five years (20 calendar quarters) commencing upon the expiration of the existing one percent sales and use tax previously imposed for the raising of not more than $100,000,000 for the purposes of (a) for the Jackson County School District, (i) paying all or a portion of the debt service on outstanding Series 2005 General Obligation Bonds previously issued by the Jackson County School District, (the “Outstanding Jackson School Debt”), the maximum amount of debt service to be paid with sales tax proceeds to be $30,000,000; (ii) acquiring, constructing, equipping and furnishing new school buildings and other buildings or facilities useful or desirable in connection therewith, including a new middle school; (iii) acquiring new technology equipment, safety and security equipment and other school equipment; (iv) adding to, renovating, repairing, improving, equipping and furnishing existing school buildings or other buildings or facilities useful or desirable in connection therewith; (v) acquiring a portion of a psychoeducational facility; (vi) acquiring land; (vii) purchasing textbooks and band instruments; (viii) purchasing school buses and school vehicles; (ix) acquiring any property necessary or desirable therefore, both real and personal (the “Jackson School Projects”), the maximum amount of the Jackson School Projects to be paid with sales tax proceeds to be $62,699,000 less the amount of Jackson County School District’s share of such proceeds used to pay the Outstanding Jackson Debt; (b) for the Commerce City School District, (i) paying a portion of the debt service on the outstanding Series 2007 and 2009 General Obligation Bonds previously issued by the City of Commerce (the “Outstanding Commerce Debt”), the maximum amount of debt service to be paid with sales tax proceeds to be $7,250,000 and (ii) adding to, renovating, repairing, improving, equipping and furnishing existing school buildings or other buildings or facilities useful or desirable in connection therewith, including, but not limited to, HVAC and elementary gymnasium, (iv) acquiring a portion of a psychoeducational facility; (v) acquiring school buses, school vehicles, maintenance vehicles and transportation and maintenance equipment; (vi) acquiring textbooks and band instruments; (vii) acquiring new technology, safety and security equipment and other school equipment; (viii) acquiring land; (ix) acquiring any property necessary or desirable therefor, both real and personal (the “Commerce School Projects”), the maximum amount of the Commerce School Projects to be paid with sales tax proceeds to be $12,725,000 less the amount of Commerce City School District’s share of such proceeds used to pay the Outstanding Commerce Debt; and (c) for the Jefferson City School District, (i) paying a portion of the debt service on the outstanding Series 2004 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2005A and Series 2005B General Obligation Bonds, and Series 2011 General Obligation Bonds issued by the Jefferson City School District (the “Outstanding Jefferson Debt”), the maximum amount of debt service to be paid with sales tax proceeds to be $16,300,000 and (ii) acquiring, constructing and equipping new school buildings and other buildings or facilities useful or desirable in connection therewith, including, but not limited to, a new gymnasium; (iii) acquiring new technology, safety and security equipment school equipment and band instruments; (iv) acquiring school buses, school vehicles and transportation and maintenance equipment; (v) acquiring land and any improvements thereon, and modifying those improvements as desired; (vi) demolishing, adding to, renovating, repairing, improving, equipping and furnishing existing school buildings or other buildings or facilities useful or desirable in connection therewith, including, but not limited to new classrooms, kitchens and physical education/athletic facilities; (vii) acquiring any property necessary or desirable therefor, both real and personal, (viii) acquiring a portion of a psychoeducational facility, (ix) acquiring textbooks; (the “Jefferson School Projects”), the maximum amount of the Jefferson School Projects to be paid with sales tax proceeds to be $24,576,000 less the amount of Jefferson City School District’s share of such proceeds used to pay the Outstanding Jefferson Debt.
The several places for holding said election shall be at the regular and established voting precincts of the election districts of Jackson School District, the City of Commerce and the City of Jefferson, and the polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on the date fixed for the election.
The last day to register to vote in this election shall be February 14, 2011, through 5:00 p.m.
Those residents of Jackson County qualified to vote at such election shall be determined in all respects in accordance with the election laws of the State of Georgia.
This notice is given pursuant to a resolution of the Board of Education of Jackson County, a resolution of the Commerce City Board of Education and a resolution of the City of Jefferson City Board of Education and an order of the Probate Judge of Jackson County as Election Superintendent.
Chairman, Jackson County Board of Education, Georgia
Chairman, Commerce City Board of Education
Chairman, Jefferson City Board of Education
Probate Judge of Jackson County as Election Superintendent
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Legal Notice
of Election
Order of Election Superintendent of Jackson County to regulate and provide for the calling of an election to determine the continuation of a one percent sales and use tax authorized by Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of The Official Code of Georgia Annotated; and for other purposes:
WHEREAS, the Boards of Education of Jackson County, Jefferson City and Commerce City (the “Boards of Education”) have furnished the Election Superintendent (the “Election Superintendent”), with a certified copy of their resolutions adopted on December 13, 2010, December 9, 2010 and December 13, 2010, respectively (the “School District Resolutions”) calling an election pursuant to Sections 48-8-140, et seq. and 48-8-111, et seq., of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, as amended, to determine whether a one percent sales and use tax as authorized by Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated shall be continued for the purposes set forth in the School District Resolution, and has requested that the Election Superintendent join the Boards of Education in the call of the election for such questions on March 15, 2011; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED that there be and there is hereby called to be held in all the voting precincts in Jackson County School District (which embraces all of Jackson County) on the 15th day of March, 2011, an election by the qualified voters of said School Districts to determine whether a one percent sales and use tax as authorized by Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated shall be continued for the purpose of raising not more than $100,000,000 for the purposes of (a) for the Jackson County School District, (i) paying all or a portion of the debt service on outstanding Series 2005 General Obligation Bonds previously issued by the Jackson County School District, (the “Outstanding Jackson School Debt”), the maximum amount of debt service to be paid with sales tax proceeds to be $30,000,000; (ii) acquiring, constructing, equipping and furnishing new school buildings and other buildings or facilities useful or desirable in connection therewith, including a new middle school; (iii) acquiring new technology equipment, safety and security equipment and other school equipment; (iv) adding to, renovating, repairing, improving, equipping and furnishing existing school buildings or other buildings or facilities useful or desirable in connection therewith; (v) acquiring a portion of a psychoeducational facility; (vi) acquiring land; (vii) purchasing textbooks and band instruments; (viii) purchasing school buses and school vehicles; (ix) acquiring any property necessary or desirable therefore, both real and personal (the “Jackson School Projects”), the maximum amount of the Jackson School Projects to be paid with sales tax proceeds to be $62,699,000 less the amount of Jackson County School District’s share of such proceeds used to pay the Outstanding Jackson Debt; (b) for the Commerce City School District, (i) paying a portion of the debt service on the outstanding Series 2007 and 2009 General Obligation Bonds previously issued by the City of Commerce (the “Outstanding Commerce Debt”), the maximum amount of debt service to be paid with sales tax proceeds to be $7,250,000 and (ii) adding to, renovating, repairing, improving, equipping and furnishing existing school buildings or other buildings or facilities useful or desirable in connection therewith, including, but not limited to, HVAC and elementary gymnasium, (iv) acquiring a portion of a psychoeducational facility; (v) acquiring school buses, school vehicles, maintenance vehicles and transportation and maintenance equipment; (vi) acquiring textbooks and band instruments; (vii) acquiring new technology, safety and security equipment and other school equipment; (viii) acquiring land; (ix) acquiring any property necessary or desirable therefor, both real and personal (the “Commerce School Projects”), the maximum amount of the Commerce School Projects to be paid with sales tax proceeds to be $12,725,000 less the amount of Commerce City School District’s share of such proceeds used to pay the Outstanding Commerce Debt; and (c) for the Jefferson City School District, (i) paying a portion of the debt service on the outstanding Series 2004 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2005A and Series 2005B General Obligation Bonds, and Series 2011 General Obligation Bonds issued by the Jefferson City School District (the “Outstanding Jefferson Debt”), the maximum amount of debt service to be paid with sales tax proceeds to be $16,300,000 and (ii) acquiring, constructing and equipping new school buildings and other buildings or facilities useful or desirable in connection therewith, including, but not limited to, a new gymnasium; (iii) acquiring new technology, safety and security equipment school equipment and band instruments; (iv) acquiring school buses, school vehicles and transportation and maintenance equipment; (v) acquiring land and any improvements thereon, and modifying those improvements as desired; (vi) demolishing, adding to, renovating, repairing, improving, equipping and furnishing existing school buildings or other buildings or facilities useful or desirable in connection therewith, including, but not limited to new classrooms, kitchens and physical education/athletic facilities; (vii) acquiring any property necessary or desirable therefor, both real and personal, (viii) acquiring a portion of a psychoeducational facility, (ix) acquiring textbooks; (the “Jefferson School Projects”), the maximum amount of the Jefferson School Projects to be paid with sales tax proceeds to be $24,576,000 less the amount of Jefferson City School District’s share of such proceeds used to pay the Outstanding Jefferson Debt.
BE IT FURTHER ORDERED that such election be conducted pursuant to the applicable laws of the State of Georgia, that managers and election officials for all voting precincts be appointed and that election returns be consolidated in the presence of the Election Superintendent and that the result be declared, all as is provided by law.
This 31st day of January, 2011.
Margaret Deadwyler,
Election Superintendent, Jackson County
(FE9,16B/498-100T1)
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Public Sale
Abandoned Vehicle
Public Sale, 1997 Honda Accord Coupe, VIN# HGCD7268VA16610, 11AM on February 28, 2011, 110 Industrial Blvd., Hoschton, GA 30548.
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Inc. Notice
Notice is given that Articles of Incorporation that will incorporate SOUTHERN RESTORATION CONSULTANTS, INC. have been delivered to the Secretary of State for filing in accordance with the Georgia Business Corporation Code. The initial registered office of the corporation is located at 1001 Wildberry Ct., Jefferson, GA 30549, and its initial registered agent at such address is Stephen M. Wooten.
(FE16,23P2)

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Legal Notice
Notice of Intention to
Introduce Local Legislation
Pursuant to Article III, Section V, Paragraph IX of the Constitution of the State of Georgia of 1983 and O.C.G.A. § 28-1-14, notice is given that there will be introduced at the regular 2011 session of the General Assembly of Georgia a bill to amend the Town of Braselton Community Improvement District Act, Ga. L. 2007, p. 4100, et seq., so as to correct the initial terms of office for board members; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
This 7th day of February, 2011.
CHANDLER, BRITT, JAY & BECK, LLC
TOWN ATTORNEY
(FE16B/171-20)

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Cochran Estate
Probate Court of Jackson County
Notice
(For Discharge from Office and all Liability)
Re: Petition of TOWANA HUNSINGER and JOEL COCHRAN for Discharge as Executors of the Estate of ROGER N. COCHRAN, deceased.
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 10:00 A.M. on March 7, 2011.
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 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
(FE16B/498-20)

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Collett Estate
Probate Court of Jackson County
Notice
(For Discharge from Office and all Liability)
Re: Petition of SCOTT COLLETT for Discharge from office as Executor of the Estate of ELAINE A. COLLETT, deceased.
To: RICKY O. COLLETT 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 10:00 A.M. on March 7, 2011.
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 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
(FE2,9,16,23/498-20)

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Inc. Notice
Notice of Intent to Incorporate
Notice is given that Articles of Incorporation which will incorporate MAYSVILLE SALOON, INC. will be delivered to the Secretary of State for filing in accordance with the Georgia Business Corporation Code. The initial registered office of the corporation will be located at 268 Deer Run, Maysville, Jackson County, Georgia 30058. The initial registered agent at such address shall be RICKY AKINS.
LISA M. GABLE
ROBERTSON & GABLE, LLC
5875 Peachtree Industrial Blvd.
Suite 170
Norcross, GA 30092
(770) 736-5182
(FE16,23P2)
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Arnold Estate
State of Georgia, County of Jackson
Notice to Debtors and Creditors
In Re Estate of John W. Arnold, Jr., deceased
All creditors of the Estate of JOHN W. ARNOLD, JR., deceased, late of Jackson 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 the attorney for the Estate listed below.
This 22 day of January, 2011.
By: Juli Wilkes Wisotsky
Attorney for Charlotte Hale Arnold,
Executrix of the Estate of
John W. Arnold, Jr., deceased
P.O. Box 362
Jefferson, GA 30549
(FE9,16,23,MA2P4)

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Chambers Estate
State of Georgia, County of Jackson
Notice to Debtors and Creditors
In Re Estate of Richard Chambers, deceased
All creditors of the Estate of RICHARD CHAMBERS, deceased, late of Jackson 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 the attorney for the Estate listed below.
This 1st day of February, 2011.
By: Juli Wilkes Wisotsky
Attorney for Anna Steele Chambers,
Executrix of the Estate of
Richard Chambers deceased
P.O. Box 362
Jefferson, GA 30549
(FE9,16,23,MA2P4)
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Inc. Notice
Notice is given that Articles of Incorporation that will incorporate GLAM SALON & CO., INC. have been delivered to the Secretary of State for filing in accordance with the Georgia Business Corporation Code. The initial registered office of the corporation is located at 1876 Washington St., Jefferson, GA 30549, and its initial registered agent at such address is Misty Gail Martin.
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Public Notice
The City of Hoschton Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on February 21, 2011 at 7:00pm at Hoschton City Hall, located at 79 City Square, Hoschton, GA 30548, for the following items:
1. Variance request to City of Hoschton Zoning Code Section 7.6.1.13, “C-1 Neighborhood Convenience Commercial, Permitted Uses, Upper Floor Residential” for property located at 4165 Hwy 53, Hoschton, Georgia 30548.
The City of Hoschton City Council will hold public hearings on these items on March 3, 2011 at 7:00pm at Hoschton City Hall, located at 79 City Square, Hoschton, GA 30548.
Associated documents are available for viewing at the Hoschton City Hall, located at 79 City Square, Hoschton, GA 30548, daily 8:00am – 4:30pm, M-F. 706-654-3035.
All persons interested in these matters are invited to attend the meetings.
(FE9,16,23B/174-20)

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Voyles Estate
Notice to Debtors and Creditors
All creditors of the Estate of HOYT G. VOYLES, 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 26th day of January, 2011.
Martha Jo Byrd
Personal Representative
605 Burke Lake Rd.
Marietta, Georgia 30064
Attorney: Ronald K. Hopkins
Davidson, Hopkins & Alexander, P.C.
P.O. Box 429
Jefferson, Georgia 30549
(FE2,9,16,23P4)
(FE2,9,16,23/498-20)

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Collett Estate
Probate Court of Jackson County
Notice
(For Discharge from Office and all Liability)
Re: Petition of SCOTT COLLETT for Discharge from office as Executor of the Estate of ROGER M. COLLETT, deceased.
To: RICKY O. COLLETT 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 10:00 A.M. on March 7, 2011.
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 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
(FE2,9,16,23/498-20)

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Kesler Estate
Notice to Debtors and Creditors
In Re Estate of Walter Thomas Kesler Jr.
All creditors of the Estate of WALTER THOMAS KESLER JR., 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 19th day of January, 2011.
Alice Faye Kesler
Personal Representative
188 Moore Court
Athens, GA 30607
(FE2,9,16,23P4)

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Brown Estate
Notice to Debtors and Creditors
All creditors of the Estate of HAROLD L. BROWN, 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 4 day of January, 2011.
Shirley McClure
Personal Representative
157 Millwood Dr.
Commerce, GA 30529
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Hayes Estate
Notice to Debtors and Creditors
All creditors of the Estate of MARY GENEVA PIERCE HAYES, 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 January, 2011.
Dianne H. Cash
Personal Representative
301 Curk Roberts Rd.
Braselton, GA 30517
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Sharpe Estate
Georgia, Jackson County Probate Court
Notice
To Whom It May Concern:
LELAND G. SHARPE has petitioned to be appointed Administrator of the estate of JASON MICHAEL SHARPE, 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. on March 7, 2011. 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
(FE2,9,16,23/498-20)