Legal Notices for 2-4-2026

Notice of Publication
In the Superior Court of Wayne County
State of Georgia
Bradley C. Yeomans,
In Re: Adoption of A.K.C.
Civil Action No.: 2025SUAD13
To:
James Ryan Cox
NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
You are hereby notified that the above styled Adoption action, which seeks the termination of the parental rights of James Ryan Co and any other person claiming paternity, was filed against you in said Superior Court in Wayne County, Georgia on the 7th day of August, 2025.
A hearing is set in this case to terminate all rights you may have in the child on the 4th day of February, 2026 at 9:30 a.m., at the Wayne County Courthouse in Jesup, Georgia. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 19-8-12(e), if you fail to appear and show cause why your rights should not be terminated you shall lose to the child and will neither receive notice nor be entitled to object to the adoption of the child, unless, within 30 days of receipt of such notice you file:
1. A petition to legitimate the child pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 19-7-22 as a separate civil action;
2. Notice of the filing of Petition to legitimate with the Court in which the action under this code section, if any, is pending; and
3. Notice of the filing of Petition to legitimate to the Petitioner at the following address: Samantha F. Jacobs, P.C., 712 East Cherry Street, Jesup Georgia 31546.
The effect of the termination order requested shall be to terminate the parental rights and obligations of James Ryan Cox and any other person claiming paternity of the above named child, including rights of inheritance.
This the 18th day of December, 2025.
By: Honorable Roger B. Lane
Judge, Superior Courts
Brunswick Judicial Circuit
2/4 – 2/18
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This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER
GEORGIA, APPLING COUNTY
Under and by virtue of Power of Sale contained in Security Deed from Brian Keith Cason to 21st Mortgage Corporation, dated July 28, 2020, filed for record August 6, 2020, recorded at Deed Book 576, Page 558, Appling County, Georgia Records, in the original principal amount of $164,851.75 aforesaid records to secure the obligations of Grantor to Lender as set forth in a Promissory Note (“Note”) of even date as amended, modified, or revised from time to time, 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 at APPLING COUNTY, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in March 2026, the following described property:
All that tract or parcel of land situate, lying and being in Land Lots 171 and 198, 2nd Land District, Appling County, Georgia, being 3.00 acres, more or less, as shown on a Plat of Survey of the subject property prepared by M. Jerry Tomberlin, Jr., GRLS, dated June 8, 2020, recorded in Plat Book 21, Page 439, Appling County Superior Court Clerk’s Records. Said Plat and the reference thereto are incorporated herein for a more accurate description of the property herein conveyed.
This being a portion of that same property conveyed unto Roderick Gruber and Freda Gruber by Warranty Deed of Angela Hampton dated June 20, 2019, recorded in DB S63, PG 658, Appling County Superior Court Clerk’s records.
Said legal description is controlling however, the property is commonly known as 858 Bethel Freewill Road, Baxley, Georgia 31513 a/k/a 840 Bethel Freewill Road, Baxley, Georgia 31513.
Map and Parcel # 0007?001D.
The indebtedness secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of default under the terms of said Security Deed and Note, including, but not limited to, the nonpayment of the indebtedness as and when due. The indebtedness remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same, all expenses of the sale, including attorneys’ fees and other payments provided for under the terms of the Security Deed and Note.
Said property will be sold subject to the following items which may affect the title to said property: all zoning ordinances; matters which would be disclosed by an accurate survey or by inspection of the property; any outstanding taxes, including but not limited to, ad valorem taxes, which constitute liens upon said property; special assessments; and all outstanding bills for public utilities which constitute liens upon said property; To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is Brian Keith Cason, and /or tenant(s).
The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the United States Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Security Deed. 21ST Mortgage Corporation, and its counsel are acting as debt collectors. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
21ST MORTGAGE CORPORATION, as Attorney-in-Fact for Brian Keith Cason.
Contact: Jason Godwin
Godwin Law Group
3985 Steve Reynolds Blvd, Bldg D
Norcross, GA 30093
Phone: 470-427-2683
Email: jgodwin@godwinlawgroup.com
2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25
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PUBLIC NOTICE
The City of Baxley will hold a Called Meeting on February 19, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall located at 282 E. Parker Street, Baxley, Georgia. The primary purpose of the Called Meeting will be to conduct a Public Hearing, as well as any other business that may come before the Mayor and Council. The Public Hearing will offer an opportunity for comments relating to:
AN APPLICATION FOR ANNEXATION, on property petitioned to be annexed by owner Lorraine Drake and Kimberly Jones located at 1257 Industrial Park Drive, and establishing a Residential (BR-1) Zone. Legal description as follows:
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot No. 334 of the Second Land District of Appling County, Georgia, consisting of 0.34 acre, more or less, being more particularly shown and described on that certain survey and plat thereof by Altamaha Land Surveying, cerifited by Charles W. Johnson Jr., GRLS No. 2698, dated January 16, 2007, and recorded in the office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Appling County, Georgia, in Plat Book 22, page 116, and incorporated herein for a more full and complete description and all other purposes.
This being a portion of that property conveyed to Jane O. Morris by deed dated April 15, 2021, recorded in the office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Appling County, Georgia, in Deed Book 593, page 12.
CITY OF BAXLEY
2/4 & 2/11
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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF APPLING COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: LISA LYNN JOHNSON
Civil Action File No. SUC-2026-6
NOTICE OF PETITION TO CHANGE NAME
Georgia, Appling County
Notice is hereby given that Lisa Lynn Johnson the undersigned, filed petition to the Superior Court of Appling County, on the 12th day of January, 2025, praying for a change in the name of petitioner from Lisa Lynn Johnson to Lisa Lynn Hall. Notice is hereby given pursuant to law to any interested or affected party to appear 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 12th day of January, 2026.
WOOD SMITH
Georgia State Bar #654869
Attorney for Petitioner
SMITH & SMITH
Attorneys and Counsellors at Law
Post Office Box 1745
53 South Tallahassee Street
Hazlehurst, Georgia 31539
Telephone: 912-375-7797
email: wood@smithandsmithlawyers.com
2/4 – 2/25
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NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER
THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
COUNTY OF APPLING
STATE OF GEORGIA
By virtue of the Power of Sale contained in the Deed to Secure Debt from
Miranda Eason Arredondo and George W. Eason to FNB South, dated June 12, 2012 recorded in Deed Book 488, Pages 789-796 in the office of the Clerk of Appling County Superior Court, there will be sold by the undersigned at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the courthouse door at Appling County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday of March 2026, the following described property:
EXHIBIT “A”
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in the Third Land District of Appling County, Georgia, consisting of 0.799 acre of lot of land No. 426 and being bound as follows: North and West by other lands of Raiford Tillman; East by a graded county road; and South by George and Donald Eason. Said lands being more completely described as follows: To find the point of COMMENCEMENT start at the Northeast corner of Lot of Land No. 426 and run West, along the North line of said Lot No. 426, a distance of 1320 feet; thence turn and running along the West right-of-way line of said graded road South 29° 30′ West a distance of 1270 feet to the point of COMMENCEMENT, and thence running from said point of COMMENCEMENT North 71°30′ West a distance of 260 feet; thence turning and running North 29° 30′ East a distance of 141 feet; thence turning and running South 69° 18′ East a distance of 260 feet; thence turning and running South 29° 30′ West a distance of 127 feet to the point of beginning.
Said lands being more completely shown and described according to a survey and plat thereof by David Hutto, County Surveyor, dated June 19, 1969, a copy of said plat being attached to a Warranty Deed recorded in Deed Book 137, page 493, and by reference made a part hereof for all purposes.
This is the same and exact property deeded to George Eason by Warranty Deed from Raiford H. Tillman dated June 26, 1969, recorded in Deed Book 137, page 493, Appling County land records.
Attached to the above described property and made a part thereof is one 2009 FLEETWOOD BROADMORE mobile home, VIN # GAF L907A58600BM11.
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 545 Hendricks Rd. Surrency, GA 31563
APPLING CO. TAX PARCEL NO: 0110 007
Said Deed to Secure Debt having been given to secure a note dated 03/02/2022 in the original principal amount of $25,430.45, with interest from date at the rate as specified therein.
The debt secured by said Deed to Secure Debt, and any renewals or modifications thereof, has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay in accordance with the terms of said note(s). The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of the sale, including attorney’s fees.
To the best of the undersigned’s knowledge, the party in possession of the subject property is: Miranda Eason Arredondo
The above-described property will be sold subject to unpaid state, county and city taxes to the highest bidder of cash and the proceeds will be applied to said indebtedness and the lawful expenses of said sale as provided in said security deed and a conveyance will be made to the purchaser as the sale as authorized by said security deed.
Debtor should contact FNB South, P.O. Box 2028, Alma, Georgia 31510, telephone (912) 632-7262, as to any negotiations, amendments or modifications of the above-stated note.
This 28th day of January, 2026.
FNB SOUTH as
Attorney-in-Fact for Miranda Eason Arredondo
P.O. Box 2028
Alma, GA 31510
(912) 632-7262
Jerome Adams
Attorney at Law
P.O. Box 1005
Douglas, GA 31534
(912) 384-7109
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NOTICE OF ELECTION OF ALTAMAHA
SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT SUPERVISOR
February 1, 2026
To all qualified voters in Appling County:
Notice is hereby given that on November 3, 2026, a non-partisan election will be held to elect 1 supervisor(s) for Appling County in the Altamaha Soil and Water Conservation District. District Supervisors serve as unpaid state officials who represent their counties in support of soil and water conservation activities.
March 6, 2026, is the last day on which nominations for candidates for the election will be accepted. The signatures of at least 25 qualified electors of the county are required to nominate a candidate. Candidates must also be qualified electors of the county. Nominating petitions must be received in the office of the Appling County Election Superintendent at 83 Oak Street Baxley, GA 31513, no later than 12:00 noon on March 6, 2026. Petitions may be obtained from the Conservation Commission at the address below, from the Commission’s website at https://www.gaswcc.org/ or from the Election Superintendent of Appling County.
GEORGIA SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Mitch Attaway, Executive Director
4310 Lexington Road
Athens, GA 30605
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF APPLING COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: Estate of SANDRA H. BROBSTON, deceased
All creditors of the estate of Sandra H. Brobston, deceased, late of Appling County, Georgia, are hereby notified to render their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to estate are required to make immediate payment to the undersigned.
This 23rd day of January, 2026.
Irena M. Brobston, Executor
Estate of Sandra H. Brobston
3349 Frederick Street
Oceanside, NY 11572
J. Alexander Johnson
JOHNSONFLOYD LLP
132 W. Parker Street
Baxley, Georgia 31513
912-367-9000
1/28 – 2/18
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF APPLING COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: ESTATE OF
Ronald Stephen Reagin Jr.
DECEASED
ESTATE NO. 2026-A-4
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
NOTICE
TO:
whom it may concern:
Joshua Aaron Reagin has petitioned for Joshua Aaron Reagin to be appointed administrator(s) of the estate of Ronald Stephen Reagin Jr. 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 February 20, 2026.
BE NOTIFIED FURTHER: All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections. All objections should be sworn to before a notary public or before a probate court clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact probate court personnel for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed, a hearing will be scheduled at a later date. If no objections
are filed the petition maybe granted without a hearing.
Gretchen Bailey
Judge of the Probate Court
By: Tanya Williams
Clerk of the Probate Court
36 S. Main St.
Baxley, Ga 31513
912-367-8114
1/28 – 2/18
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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF APPLING COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
ARPIT PATEL,
Plaintiff
vs.
ALEXANDRA PATEL,
Defendant
CAFN: SUC2025000119
NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
By Order for Service by publication dated the 7th day of January, 2026, you are hereby notified that on June 19, 2025, ARPIT PATEL, filed suit against you for divorce.
You are required to file with the Clerk of Superior Court of Appling County, and to serve upon Plaintiff’s attorney, Keith M. Morris, 581 E. Parker St., Baxley Georgia 31513, an answer in writing within sixty (60) days of the date of the order for publication.
WITNESS the Honorable Stephen G. Scarlett, Judge of this Superior Court.
This 1th day of January, 2026.
Marsha Thomas,
Clerk of Superior Court
Appling County, Georgia
1/21 – 2/11
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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF APPLING COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
Cornelius D. Capell,
Plaintiff
vs.
Sunny Rene Capell,
Defendant
Civil Action: SUC-2026-9
NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
To: Sunny Rene Capell
By direction of the court for Service by Publication filed on January 16, 2026, you are hereby notified that on January 16, 2026, Plaintiff, Cornelius D. Capell, filed a complaint for Divorce against you. You are required to file with the Clerk of the Superior Court of Appling County, Georgia, and to serve upon Cornelius D. Capell, Plaintiff, an answer in writing within 60 days of February 13, 2026.
This 16th day of January, 2026.
Marsha Thomas,
Clerk/Deputy Clerk
Appling County Superior Court
1/21 – 2/11
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PROBATE COURT OF APPLING COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: ANGELA RENEE ROWELL,
DECEASED
ESTATE NO. 2025-111
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
All creditors of the estate of ANGELA RENEE ROWELL, late of Appling
County, Georgia, deceased, 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 to
said estate.
This 12 day of January, 2026.
Jaden Renee Nasworthy
Executor/Administrator
1639 East Park Avenue, Apt No. D6
Valdosta, Georgia 31602
912-347-3717
1/21 – 2/11
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS
All creditors of the Estate of CLIFFORD DAVID MANN deceased, late of Appling 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 the undersigned.
WILLIE CLIFFORD MANN
Executor
3353 Holmesville Road
Surrency, GA 31563
SMITH & SMITH
Attorneys and Counsellors at Law
WOOD SMITH
Attorney for the Estate of
CLIFFORD DAVID MANN
P. O. Box 1745
53 South Tallahassee Street
Hazlehurst, Georgia 3l539
Telephone 912-375-7797
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NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
GEORGIA, APPLING COUNTY
All persons holding claims against the estate of BERTHA BEACH, deceased, are hereby required to render an account of their demands to me within the time allowed by law, properly made out; and all persons indebted to the said deceased are hereby requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned.
This 8th day of January, 2026.
William Earl Collins, Sr.
Administrator
Estate of Bertha Beach
LAW OFFICE OF TINA E. MADDOX, LLC
Attorney at Law
Post Office Box 1343
205 Smith Street
Vidalia, Georgia 30475
1/14 – 2/4
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF APPLING COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: Estate of CAROL H. TUCKER, deceased
All creditors of the estate of Carol H. Tucker, deceased, late of Appling 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 the undersigned.
This 7th day of January, 2026.
Nancy Kay Harrelson, Co-Administrator
Estate of Carol H. Tucker
164 Sycamore Lane
Baxley, GA 31513
J. Alexander Johnson
JohnsonFloyd LLP
132 W. Parker Street
Baxley, Georgia 31513
912-367-9000
1/14 – 2/4
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF APPLING COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: Estate of MILTON HUNTER, deceased
All creditors of the estate of Milton Hunter, deceased, late of Appling County, Georgia, are hereby notified to render their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to the estate are required to make immediate payment to the undersigned.
This 7th day of January, 2026.
Tanya H. Williams, Executor
Estate of Milton Hunter
664 Hunter Road
Baxley, Georgia 31513
J. Alexander Johnson
JOHNSONFLOYD LLP
132 W. Parker Street
Baxley, Georgia 31513
912-367-9000
1/14 – 2/4
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF APPLING COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: Estate of JO ANN HUNTER, deceased
All creditors of the estate of Jo Ann Hunter, deceased, late of Appling County, Georgia, are hereby notified to render their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to the estate are required to make immediate payment to the undersigned.
This 7th day of January, 2026.
Tanya H. Williams, Executor
Estate of Jo Ann Hunter
664 Hunter Road
Baxley, Georgia 31513
J. Alexander Johnson
JOHNSONFLOYD LLP
132 W. Parker Street
Baxley, Georgia 31513
912-367-9000
1/14 – 2/4
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STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF APPLING
IN RE: WANDA A. AMMONS, DECEASED
All creditors of the Estate of Wanda A. Ammons, deceased, late of Appling County, are hereby notified to render their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment to me.
This 6th day of January, 2026.
James S. Ammons, Jr.,
Executor of the Estate of
Wanda A. Ammons, Deceased
168 Joey Lane
Baxley, GA 31513
1/14-2/4