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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: ESTATE OF
ROBIN MORRIS BALDWIN, SR.,
DECEASED
ESTATE NO. 2026-117
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
NOTICE
TO: Whom it may concern:
Sabrina Baldwin has petitioned to be appointed administrators of the estate of Robin Morris Baldwin, Sr., deceased, of said county. All interested persons are hereby notified to show cause why said petition should not be granted. All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections, and must be filed with the Court on or before October 26, 2026.
BE NOTIFIED FURTHER: All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting for the grounds of any such objections. All objections should be sworn to before a notary public or before a probate court clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact probate court personnel for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed, a hearing will be scheduled at a later date. If no objections are filed, the Petition may be granted without a hearing.
Ken Eavenson
Judge of the Probate Court
7085 Highway 145 Suite A
Carnesville, Georgia 30521
706-384-2403
#921658-10/15

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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: ESTATE OF
JOSEPH MICHAEL MORAN,
DECEASED
ESTATE NO. 2026-113
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
NOTICE
TO: Whom it may concern:
Christine Moran has petitioned to be appointed administrators of the estate of Joseph Michael Moran, deceased, of said county. 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 October 19, 2026.
BE NOTIFIED FURTHER: All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting for the grounds of any such objections. All objections should be sworn to before a notary public or before a probate court clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact probate court personnel for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed, a hearing will be scheduled at a later date. If no objections are filed, the Petition may be granted without a hearing.
Ken Eavenson
Judge of the Probate Court
7085 Highway 145 Suite A
Carnesville, Georgia 30521
706-384-2403
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE:
TIMOTHY EARL DUKE,
DECEASED
ESTATE NO.2026-108
NOTICE OF PETITION TO FILE FOR YEAR'S SUPPORT
The petition of Darlene Cherise Sosebee Duke, for a year's support from the estate of Timothy Earl Duke, deceased, for decedent's surviving spouse, having been duly filed and all interested persons are hereby notified to show cause, if any they have, on or before October 13, 2026 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 objections should be sworn to before a notary public or before a probate court clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact probate court personnel for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed, a hearing will be scheduled at a later date. If no objections are filed the Petition may be granted without a hearing.
Ken Eavenson
Judge of the Probate Court
7085 Hwy 145 Suite A
Carnesville, Georgia 30521
706-384-2403

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NOTICE OF DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
GEORGIA, FRANKLIN COUNTY
All creditors of the ESTATE OF RONALD CARVAL CAREY, deceased, of Franklin County, Georgia, are hereby notified to render their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment to me.
This 1st day of September 2026.
Marie Chapman- Co-Executor
David S. Chapman- Co-Executor
Estate of Ronald Carval Carey
R. Keith Milford
Attorney-at-Law
P.O. Box 247
Carnesville, Ga 30521
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NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER
STATE OF GEORGIA
FRANKLIN COUNTY
Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in that certain Security Deed from Eldon L. Smith and Barbara A. Smith to Synovus Bank, dated June 13, 2022, and recorded August 9, 2022, in Deed Book 1537, Page 239, Franklin County, Georgia Records; having last been assigned and transferred to Robert Barnett, as Trustee of the RH 401(k) Plan, by that Assignment of Note, Security Instruments, and Other Loan Documents dated June 11, 2026, and recorded June 23, 2026, in Deed Book 1747, Page 96, Franklin County, Georgia Records. Said Security Deed having been given to secure a Note dated June 13, 2022, in the principal sum of Thirty-three thousand two hundred forty-nine and 35/100 Dollars ($33,249.35), with interest thereon as provided for therein, there will be sold by the undersigned at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the Courthouse door of Franklin County, Georgia (or at such place as may be lawfully designated as an alternative), within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in October, 2026, all property described in said Security Deed including but not limited to the following described property:
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in the State of Georgia, County of Franklin, and in the 213th District, G.M., and being Lot Four (4), Lot Fifty-One (51), Lot Fifty-Two (52) of Block D, Brittany Harbor East, according to Plat of Clelland A. Tyson, Engineer, dated May, 1970, as revised July 16, 1970, recorded in Plat Book 7, Page 167, in the Office of Clerk, Superior Court, Franklin County, Georgia.
The property is commonly known as 72 Ridgeview Ct, Lavonia, GA 30553 and (unnumbered) Ridgeview Dr, Lavonia, GA 30553 according to the present numbering system in Franklin County, Georgia, together with all fixtures and personal property attached to and constituting a part of said property, if any. In the event of a conflict between the property address and the legal description, the legal description shall control.
The indebtedness secured by said Security Deed has been declared due because of default under the terms of said Security Deed and Note. The indebtedness remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, including attorney's fees, as provided for in the Security Deed and Note and by law (notice pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 13-1-11 having been given).
Said property will be sold on an as-is basis without any representation, warranty, or recourse against the above-named or the undersigned. The sale will be subject to any superior Security Deeds of record; all zoning ordinances; any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey or by an inspection of the property; any outstanding taxes, including but not limited to ad valorem taxes, which constitute liens upon said property (including those which are a lien, but not yet due and payable); special assessments; all outstanding bills for public utilities which constitute liens upon said property whether due and payable or not yet due and payable and which might not be of record; the right of redemption of any taxing authority; all restrictive covenants, liens, encumbrances, restrictions, covenants, easements, rights of-way, and any other matters of record superior to said Security Deed.
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. Pursuant to the provisions of O.C.G.A. § 9-13-172.1, which permits the rescission of judicial and nonjudicial sales in the State of Georgia in limited circumstances, the Deed Under Power and other foreclosure documents may not be provided until final confirmation as previously stated.
The individual or entity that has full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the mortgage is: Robert Barnett, 8375 SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy Ste 200, Portland, OR 97225, (503) 288-7187.
To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party (or parties) in possession of the subject property is believed to be Eldon L. Smith and Barbara A. Smith or tenant(s).
Robert Barnett, as Trustee of the RH 401(k) Plan, as assignee of Pinnacle Bank, a Tennessee Bank, as successor by merger with Synovus Bank, as agent and Attorney-in-Fact for Eldon L. Smith and Barbara A. Smith
McMickle, Kurey & Branch, LLP
Attn: Default Department
217 Roswell Street, Suite 200
Alpharetta, GA 30009
(678) 824-7843
foreclosures@mkblawfirm.com
MKB File #3519-18788
THIS LAW FIRM MAY BE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
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NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER, FRANKLIN COUNTY
Pursuant to the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by John Morgan to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as grantee, as nominee for Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation, its successors and assigns dated 12/19/2018 and recorded in Deed Book 01327 Page 0003 Franklin County, Georgia records; as last transferred to or acquired by Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of $166,429.00, with interest at the rate specified therein, there will be sold by the undersigned at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the Courthouse door of Franklin County, Georgia (or such other area as designated by Order of the Superior Court of said county), within the legal hours of sale on October 6, 2026 (being the first Tuesday of said month unless said date falls on a Federal Holiday, in which case being the first Wednesday of said month), the following described property:
ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE FLINTSVILLE (211TH) DISTRICT, G.M., FRANKLIN COUNTY, GEORGIA, ON THE WESTERLY SIDE OF 80 FOOT RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR HUNTER'S CREEK ROAD, CONTAINING 17.82 ACRES, AND BEING BOUNDED, NOW OR FORMERLY, AS FOLLOWS: ON THE NORTHWEST BY LANDS OF G. ERVIN; ON THE EAST BY SAID HUNTER'S CREEK ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY; ON THE SOUTH BY TRAVIS WILLIAMS LANDS; AND ON THE WEST BY JIM KELLER LANDS, AND BEING MORE CLEARLY SHOWN AND DELINEATED ON PLAT OF SURVEY FOR MYRTIE LEE KELLER, FLORA KELLER & TOMMIE LOU KELLER, BY SLATE & ASSOCIATES, INC., G. BRIAN SLATE, SURVEYOR, SAID SURVEY DATED JUNE 4, 2002, AS REVISED AUGUST 27, 2002, SAID PLAT BEING RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 29, PAGE 9, FRANKLIN COUNTY RECORDS, WHICH PLAT AND REFERENCE THERETO, ARE EXPRESSLY INCORPORATED HEREIN AS 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 the Security Deed and by law, including attorneys fees (notice of intent to collect attorneys fees having been given).
Said property is commonly known as 4243 Hunters Creek Road, Carnesville, GA 30521 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): John Morgan or tenant or tenants. LoanCare, LLC is the entity or individual designated, who shall have full authority to negotiate, amend and modify all terms of the mortgage. LoanCare, LLC Attention: Loss Mitigation Department 3637 Sentara Way Virginia Beach, VA 23452 800-909-9525 Note, however, that such entity or individual is not required by law to negotiate, amend or modify the terms of the loan. Said property will be sold subject to: (a) any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), (b) unpaid water or sewage bills that constitute a lien against the property whether due and payable or not yet due and payable and which may not be of record, (c) the right of redemption of any taxing authority, (d) any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, and (e) any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above.
The sale will be conducted subject to (1) confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code; and (2) final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Security Deed. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 9-13-172.1, which allows for certain procedures regarding the rescission of judicial and non-judicial sales in the State of Georgia, the Deed Under Power and other foreclosure documents may not be provided until final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan as provided immediately above.
Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC as agent and Attorney in Fact for John Morgan
Aldridge Pite, LLP, Six Piedmont Center, 3525 Piedmont Road, N.E., Suite 700, Atlanta, Georgia 30305, (404) 994-7400.
1154-530A
THIS LAW FIRM MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 1154-530A
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NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER
GEORGIA, FRANKLIN COUNTY
Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by Kayla Zellner to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as grantee, as nominee for United Wholesale Mortgage, LLC, its successors and assigns dated May 8, 2024, recorded in Deed Book 1627, Page 128, Franklin County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC by assignment recorded in Deed Book 1741, Page 58, Franklin County, Georgia Records, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of THREE HUNDRED EIGHT THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED THIRTEEN AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($308,213.00), 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 Franklin County, Georgia, or at such place as may be lawfully designated as an alternative, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in October, 2026, the following described property:
EXHIBIT "A"
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in the 370th G.M. District, Franklin County, Georgia, being Lot 2, per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 31, Page 974, Franklin County, Georgia Records, which recorded plat is incorporated herein by reference and made a part of this description.
JD October 6, 2026
Our file no. 26-23832GA
26-23832GA
The debt secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due and payable because of default having been made of the terms of the Note and Security Deed. The terms remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the total debt, including all expenses of this sale, as provided in the Security Deed and by law which includes, but is not limited to, attorney's fees (notice pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 13-1-11 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), 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 any matters of record including, but not limited to, those superior to the Security Deed first set out above. Said property will be sold on an "as-is" basis without any representation, warranty or recourse against the above-named or the undersigned. Prospective bidders must perform their own due diligence.
Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC is the holder of the Security Deed to the property in accordance with OCGA § 44-14-162.2.
The entity that has full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the mortgage with the debtor is: M&T Bank, One Fountain Plaza, Buffalo, NY 14203, 800-724-1633.
Note, however, that such entity is not required by law to negotiate, amend or modify the terms of the loan.
Upon information and belief, said property is more commonly known as 206 College Heights, Royston, GA 30662. Should a conflict arise between the property address and the legal description, the legal description shall control.
ATTENTION ALL PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS: On March 1, 2026, the data collection and reporting requirements under the U.S. Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) new Anti-Money Laundering Rule (the Rule), found at 89 FR 70258, went into effect. The Rule applies to certain residential real estate sale transactions (including some that go beyond the typical one-to-four family residence) where the transfer is to a legal entity or trust, and which includes cash purchases, private financing or financing provided by an institution not subject to a federal Anti-Money Laundering or Suspicion Activity Report requirement. If applicable, as part of this Rule, buyers and sellers are required to provide additional information and documentation about themselves, their legal entities, and/or the source of funds used in the reportable transaction. The collection of this information and documentation is required to comply with the Rules federal reporting requirements, if applicable.* This notice is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. You are encouraged to consult with your own independent legal counsel if you have questions about how the FinCEN Anti-Money Laundering Rule affects your transaction and whether your transaction is reportable.
*The Rule is the subject of ongoing litigation in several jurisdictions. We suggest that you seek your own legal counsel if you have questions about the status of the Rule and its applicability to your sale, if any.
The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Security Deed, and (3) to confirmation that the successful bidder has timely provided all information required for reporting under the Rule, 89 FR 70258, if applicable.
Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC
as Attorney in Fact for Kayla Zellner
McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP
1544 Old Alabama Rd
Roswell, GA 30076
www.foreclosurehotline.net
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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
ALDRIDGE PITE, LLP,PLAINTIFF,
-VS-DAVID JONATHAN SIMS; JASON DOYLE SIMS;
ASHLEY MARIE SIMS;
CAITLIN BROOKE SIMS; GEMINI CAPITAL GROUP, LLC; MIDLAND FUNDING LLC,ASSIGNEE OF CITIBANK; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF MARY JOAN SIMS; AND THE UNKNOWN HEIRSOF ALVIN EUGENE SIMS,DEFENDANTS.
CIVIL ACTION FILE NO. 26FV0169NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
TO:Unknown Heirs of Mary Joan Sims and Unknown Heirs of Alvin Eugene Sims:
All Unknown Heirs of Mary Joan Sims and all Unknown Heirs of Alvin Eugene Sims are hereby notified that the above-styled action seeking interpleader of excess proceeds from the foreclosure sale of the real property relating to property known as 124 Farmers Academy Rd, Martin, Franklin County, Georgia 30557, was filed against you on May 15, 2026. Pursuant to an August 20, 2026, Order Granting Petitioners Motion for Service by Publication as to the Unknown Heirs of Mary Joan Sims and the Unknown Heirs of Alvin Eugene Sims, you are commanded and required to file with the Clerk of said Court and to serve upon Plaintiffs Attorney, Aldridge Pite, LLP, Six Piedmont Center, 3525 Piedmont Road, N.E., Suite 700, Atlanta, GA 30305, an Answer to the Complaint within sixty (60) days of August 20, 2026.
WITNESS, the Honorable Harvey Wasserman, Judge of said Court.
Signed this 31st day of August, 2026.
Casey Mozingo
Deputy Clerk, Superior Court of Franklin County
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: ESTATE OF
EDWARD RUSSELL GRIZZLE,
DECEASED
ESTATE NO. 2026-107
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
NOTICE
TO: Whom it may concern:
CODY WAYNE GRIZZLE has petitioned to be appointed administrator(s) of the estate of EDWARD RUSSELL GRIZZLE, deceased, of said county. (The petitioner has also applied for wavier of bond, waiver of reports, waiver of staatemnets, and /or grant of certain powers contained in O.C.G.A. § 53-12-261.) All interested persons are hereby notified to show cause why said petition should not be granted. All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections, and must be filed with the Court on or before October 5, 2026.
BE NOTIFIED FURTHER: All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting for the grounds of any such objections. All objections should be sworn to before a notary public or before a probate court clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact probate court personnel for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed, a hearing will be scheduled at a later date. If no objections are filed, the Petition may be granted without a hearing.
Ken Eavenson
Judge of the Probate Court
By: Renea Hill
Clerk of the Probate Court
7085 HWY 145
CARNESVILLE, GA 30521
Address
706-384-2403
Telephone Number
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