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Notice of Sale Under Power. State of Georgia, County of GILMER. Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Deed to Secure Debt given by ALEJANDRO SALAMANCA LLC to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (“MERS”) AS NOMINEE FOR EVEREST FUNDING , dated 07/18/2022, and Recorded on 07/19/2022 as Book No. 2531 and Page No. 1-21, GILMER County, Georgia records, as last assigned to Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, not in its individual capacity but solely as Owner Trustee for Verus Securitization Trust 2022-INV2 (the Secured Creditor), by assignment, conveying the after described property to secure a Note of even date in the original principal amount of $326,250.00, with interest at the rate specified therein, there will be sold by the undersigned at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash at the GILMER County Courthouse within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in June, 2024, the following described property: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 139 OF THE 11TH DISTRICT, 2ND SECTION OF GILMER COUNTY, GEORGIA, AND BEING DESIGNATED AS LOT 2715 OF EAGLE'S MOUNTAIN RESORT, UNIT 88, CONTAINING 0.73 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED ON PLAT OF SURVEY PREPARED FOR LAZARO LUIS GOMEZ LEON, BY MARK E. CHASTAIN, G.R.L.S. #2718, DATED APRIL 29, 2021, AND RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 67, PAGE 69, GILMER COUNTY, GEORGIA RECORDS, SAID PLAT IS INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE FOR A MORE COMPLETE LEGAL DESCRIPTION.
THIS CONVEYANCE IS SUBJECT TO THE DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS, AND RESTRICTIONS FOR EAGLE'S MOUNTAIN RESORT, INC., FILED MAY 15, 1984, AND RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 138, PAGE 448, GILMER COUNTY, GEORGIA RECORDS; AS AMENDED BY INSTRUMENTS RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 143, PAGE 721; DEED BOOK 147, PAGE 145; DEED BOOK 168, PAGE 340; DEED BOOK 172, PAGE 474; AND DEED BOOK 175, PAGE 112, SAID RECORDS; AS FURTHER SUPPLEMENTED AND /OR AMENDED OF RECORD. The debt secured by said Deed to Secure Debt has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Deed to Secure Debt. Because the debt remains in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in the Deed to Secure Debt and by law, including attorney's fees (notice of intent to collect attorney's fees having been given). Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, not in its individual capacity but solely as Owner Trustee for Verus Securitization Trust 2022-INV2 holds the duly endorsed Note and is the current assignee of the Security Deed to the property. NEWREZ LLC d/b/a SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING, acting on behalf of and, as necessary, in consultation with Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, not in its individual capacity but solely as Owner Trustee for Verus Securitization Trust 2022-INV2 (the current investor on the loan), is the entity with the full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the loan. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. 44 14 162.2, NEWREZ LLC d/b/a SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING may be contacted at: NEWREZ LLC d/b/a SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING, 601 OFFICE CENTER DRIVE, SUITE 100, FORT WASHINGTON, PA 19034, 866 825 2174. Please note that, pursuant to O.C.G.A. §44-14-162.2, the secured creditor is not required to amend or modify the terms of the loan. To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party/parties in possession of the subject property known as 9 MADONNA CT, ELLIJAY, GEORGIA 30540 is/are: ALEJANDRO SALAMANCA LLC or tenant/tenants. Said property will be sold subject to (a) any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), (b) any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, and (c) all matters of record superior to the Deed to Secure Debt first set out above, including, but not limited to, assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, easements, restrictions, covenants, etc. The sale will be conducted subject to (1) confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code; and (2) final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the security deed. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 9-13-172.1, which allows for certain procedures regarding the rescission of judicial and nonjudicial sales in the State of Georgia, the Deed Under Power and other foreclosure documents may not be provided until final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan as provided in the preceding paragraph. Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, not in its individual capacity but solely as Owner Trustee for Verus Securitization Trust 2022 INV2 as Attorney in Fact for ALEJANDRO SALAMANCA LLC. THIS LAW FIRM IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 00000009923889 BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TURNER & ENGEL, LLP 4004 Belt Line Road, Suite 100 Addison, Texas 75001 Telephone: (972) 341 5398.
May 8-29. 813572

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF GILMER COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
Civil Action No. SUCV2024000233
Michael Ayers and Kathryn Ayers, Petitioners,
vs.
Thomas D. Crook, Cathy C. Crook, and/or their heirs, and all other persons having an interest in all that tract or parcel of land lying in Land Lot 138, 11th District, 2nd Section, being Lot 454 of Beaver Lake Estates, Gilmer County, Georgia, Respondents..
NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
By Order for Service by Publication dated the 2nd day of May, 2024, Respondents, Thomas D. Crook, Cathy C. Crook, and/or their heirs, is hereby notified that on April 30, 2024, Michael Ayers and Kathryn Ayers filed suit against you. You are required to file with the Clerk of the Superior Court of Gilmer County and serve upon the Petitioner an answer in writing within sixty (60) days of the date of the Order for Publication.
WITNESS, the Honorable Mary Elizabeth Priest, Judge of Gilmer County Superior Court.
Amy Johnson, Clerk of Gilmer County Superior Court.
May 8-29. 814594

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF GILMER COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
ESTATE NO. 2022-82
IN RE: ESTATE OF JOYCE GRANT YOUNG DECEASED
NOTICE
IN RE: Petition for Discharge of Personal Representative
TO: WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
This is to notify you to file an objection, if there is any, to the above-referenced petition, in this Court on or before MAY 20TH 2024
BE NOTIFIED FURTHER: All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections. All objections should be sworn to before a notary public or before a probate court clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact probate court personnel for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed, a hearing will be scheduled at a later date. If no objections are filed, the petition may be granted without a hearing.
SCOTT C. CHASTAIN, Judge of the Probate Court
By: JENNIFER CARNEY, Clerk of the Probate Court
1 BROAD STREET, SUITE 204, ELLIJAY, GA 30540 (706)635-4763
May 8. 814261

STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF GILMER
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
Re: Estate of John Joseph McRedmond IV
All debtors and creditors of the estate of John Joseph McRedmond IV, deceased, late of Gilmer County, Georgia, are hereby notified to render their demands and payments to the Personal Representative of the estate, according to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment to the Personal Representative.
This April 23, 2024
Katelyn Patricia McRedmond
84 Logan St, Ellijay GA 30540
May 1-22. 813540

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF GILMER COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
ESTATE NO. 2024-52
IN RE: ESTATE OF KAREN ELAINE GRAY., DECEASED
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
NOTICE
TO: WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
Roger Dan Gray has petitioned to be administrator of the estate of Karen Elaine Gray, deceased of said county. The petitioner has applied for waiver of bond, waiver of reports, waiver of statements, and/or grant of certain powers contained in O.C.G.A. §53-12-261. All interested persons are hereby notified to show cause why said petition should not be granted. All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections, and must be filed with the Court on or before May 27th,2024.
BE NOTIFIED FURTHER: All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections. All objections should be sworn to before a notary public or before a probate court clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact probate court personnel for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed, a hearing will be scheduled at a later date. If no objections are filed, the petition may be granted without a hearing.
SCOTT C. CHASTAIN, Judge of the Probate Court
By: NELY HERNANDEZ, Clerk of the Probate Court
1 BROAD STREET, SUITE 204, ELLIJAY, GA 30540
706-635-4763
May 1-22. 813065

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF GILMER COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
ESTATE NO. 2022-21
IN RE: ESTATE OF JOYCE STOVER MOONEY, DECEASED
NOTICE
IN RE: Petition for Discharge of Personal Representative
TO: PAUL STOVER, AND WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
This is to notify you to file an objection, if there is any, to the above-referenced petition, in this Court on or before MAY 28TH 2024
BE NOTIFIED FURTHER: All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections. All objections should be sworn to before a notary public or before a probate court clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact probate court personnel for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed, a hearing will be scheduled at a later date. If no objections are filed, the petition may be granted without a hearing.
SCOTT C. CHASTAIN, Judge of the Probate Court
By: JENNIFER CARNEY, Clerk of the Probate Court
1 BROAD STREET, SUITE 204, ELLIJAY, GA 30540 (706)635-4763
May 1-22. 813399

Pursuant to OCGA 36-66-1 and other applicable law, please take notice that on the 14th of May, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. the City Hall of the City of East Ellijay located at 107 East Oak Street, East Ellijay, Georgia 30540, the Mayor has called a specially called meeting and the Mayor and City Council shall conduct a specially called meeting to read certain proposed amendments to the definitions of the zoning ordinance and to provide for a cryptocurrency ordinance.
May 1-8. 813039

Pursuant to OCGA 36-66-1 and other applicable law, please take notice that on 15th day of May, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. the City Hall of the City of East Ellijay located at 107 East Oak Street, East Ellijay, Georgia 30540, the Mayor and City Council shall conduct a public hearing on certain proposed amendments to the definitions of the zoning ordinance and to provide for a cryptocurrency ordinance.
May 1-8. 813042

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF GILMER COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
ESTATE NO. 2019-152
IN RE: ESTATE OF GORDON WILLIAM LEE SHEFFIELD.
DECEASED
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF SUCESSOR ADMINISTRATION
(PREVIOUSLY PROBATED)
NOTICE
TO: WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
Shannon Stump has petitioned to be successor administrator of the estate of Gordon William Lee Sheffield, deceased of said county. The petitioner has applied for waiver of bond, waiver of reports, waiver of statements, and/or grant of certain powers contained in O.C.G.A. §53-12-261. All interested persons are hereby notified to show cause why said petition should not be granted. All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections, and must be filed with the Court on or before May 27th, 2024.
BE NOTIFIED FURTHER: All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections. All objections should be sworn to before a notary public or before a probate court clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact probate court personnel for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed, a hearing will be scheduled at a later date. If no objections are filed, the petition may be granted without a hearing.
SCOTT C. CHASTAIN, Judge of the Probate Court
By: NELY HERNANDEZ, Clerk of the Probate Court
1 BROAD STREET, SUITE 204, ELLIJAY, GA 30540
706-635-4763
May 1-22. 813072

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF GILMER COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
ESTATE NO. 2023-242
IN RE: ESTATE OF KENDRICK ALLEN STEWART, DECEASED
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
NOTICE
TO: P. ANDREW LOWMAN AND WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
AUTUMN STORM STEWART AND MEDIA LEE WHITE has petitioned to be appointed as administrator for the estate of KENDRICK ALLEN STEWART deceased, of said county. The petitioner has also applied for waiver of bond, waiver of reports, waiver of statements, and/or grant of certain powers contained in O.C.G.A. §53-12-261. All interested persons are hereby notified to show cause why said petition should not be granted. All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections, and must be filed with the Court on or before MAY 28TH 2024
BE NOTIFIED FURTHER: All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections. All objections should be sworn to before a notary public or before a probate court clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact probate court personnel for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed, a hearing will be scheduled at a later date. If no objections are filed, the petition may be granted without a hearing.
SCOTT C. CHASTAIN, Judge of the Probate Court
By: NELY HERNANDEZ, Clerk of the Probate Court
1 BROAD STREET, SUITE 204, ELLIJAY, GA 30540
706-635-4763
May 1-22. 813550