Legal Notices for 3-4-2026
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The City of Baxley will hold a Called Meeting on MARCH 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, by FRANCISCO SEGURA & MARIA C. SEGURA located at 473 OLD BEN CARTER ROAD (B005 041), and establishing a Residential (BR-1) Zone in voting district 2, consisting of 2.00 acres, more or less, and recorded in Deed Book 283, Page 132.
AN APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE, by BRENDA K. DELOACH & SHAWN WAYNE BROWN, JR. located at 68 DORIS STREET (D001 043A), consisting of 0.486 acres, more or less, and recorded in Deed Book 438, Page 426.
AN APPLICATION FOR ANNEXATION, by JANET GOODMAN located at 97 ANDREA STREET (0050-169), and establishing a Residential (R-15) Zone in voting district 3, consisting of 0.919 acres, more or less, and recorded in Deed Book 288, Page 504.
AN APPLICATION FOR ANNEXATION, by BRANTLEY MORRIS & MORGAN BROOKE MORRIS located at 96 BRANDON STREET (0050-171), and establishing a Residential (R-15) Zone in voting district 3, consisting of 0.918 acres, more or less, and recorded in Deed Book 298, Page 72.
AN APPLICATION FOR ANNEXATION, by WAYNE D VANDERVER & VALORA C VANDERVER located at 58 COREY STREET (0050-014), and establishing a Residential (R-15) Zone in voting district 3, consisting of 1.5 acres, more or less, and recorded in Deed Book of Appling County, Georgia.
AN APPLICATION FOR ANNEXATION, by CORY R LANE located at 569 COREY STREET (0050-176), and establishing a Residential (R-15) Zone in voting district 3, consisting of 1.63 acres, more or less, and recorded in Deed Book 323, Page 448.
AN APPLICATION FOR ANNEXATION, by DONALD W CANADY & TAMMY V CANADY located at 130 HEATH STREET (0050-181), and establishing a Residential (R-15) Zone in voting district 3, consisting of 2.371 acres, more or less, and recorded in Plat Book 19, Page 119.
AN APPLICATION FOR ANNEXATION, by WILLIAM & HANNAH BAILEY located at 135 HEATH STREET (0050-027), and establishing a Residential (R-15) Zone in voting district 3, consisting of 3.54 acres, more or less, and recorded in Deed Book 627, Pages 59-60.
AN APPLICATION FOR ANNEXATION, by RICHARD & MELINDA DAY located at 392 HEATH STREET (0050-214), and establishing a Residential (R-15) Zone in voting district 3, consisting of 0.907 acres, more or less, and recorded in Deed Book 433, Pages 65-66.
AN APPLICATION FOR ANNEXATION, by JOHN T MCGUIRT located at 420 LAKERIDGE DRIVE (0050-209), and establishing a Residential (R-15) Zone in voting district 3, consisting of 1.845 acres, more or less, and recorded in Deed Book 323, Page 448.
AN APPLICATION FOR ANNEXATION, by BUDDY KERSEY JR & SHEA MCNEAL located at 318 LAKE RIDGE DRIVE (0050-199), and establishing a Residential (R-15) Zone in voting district 3, consisting of 0.850 acres, more or less, and recorded in Deed Book 323, Page 448.
AN APPLICATION FOR ANNEXATION, by ORLANDO V FERNANDO & NERISSA D FERNANDO located at 520 LAKE RIDGE DRIVE (0050-211), and establishing a Residential (R-15) Zone in voting district 3, consisting of 1.871 acres, more or less, and recorded in Deed Book 323, Page 448.
AN APPLICATION FOR ANNEXATION, by KIRK ERIK TORRES located at 287 LAKE RIDGE DRIVE (0050-215), and establishing a Residential (R-15) Zone in voting district 3, consisting of 1.058 acres, more or less, and recorded in Deed Book 675, Pages 46-47.
AN APPLICATION FOR ANNEXATION, by RICHARD K WINBLAD located at 1215 OAK RIDGE ROAD (0050-178), and establishing a Residential (R-15) Zone in voting district 3, consisting of 0.844 acres, more or less, and recorded in Deed Book 534, Pages 429-430.
AN APPLICATION FOR ANNEXATION, by JAMES W BECKWORTH & CAROL L BECKWORTH located at 1255 OAK RIDGE ROAD (0050-188), and establishing a Residential (R-15) Zone in voting district 3, consisting of 0.918 acres, more or less, and recorded in Deed Book 588, Pages 290-291.
AN APPLICATION FOR ANNEXATION, by LONETA BAXLEY located at 1465 OAK RIDGE ROAD (0050-013), and establishing a Residential (R-15) Zone in voting district 3, consisting of 1.02 acres, more or less, and recorded in Plat Book 13, Page 601.
CITY OF BAXLEY
3/4 – 3/11
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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF APPLING COUNTY, GEORGIA
CASEY COLEMAN,
PLAINTIFF
VS.
JOHANNA E. FREDERICK,
f/k/a JOHANNA E. FONT,
DEFENDANT.
CIVIL ACTION FILE NO. SUC2024000117
NOTICE
To: JOHANNA E. FREDERICK f/k/a JOHANNA E. FONT.
By order of the court for service by publication dated February 6, 2026, CASEY COLEMAN, filed a Petition Requesting a Quia Timet Against All the World. You are hereby required to file with the clerk of Superior Court, and to serve upon Special Master, ANDY R. BEAVER, 161 E. CHERRY STREET, JESUP, GEORGIA 31546, an answer in writing within sixty (60) days of February 6, 2026.
Witness, the Stephen D. Kelley, Judge, of Appling County Superior Court.
This 6th day of February, 2026.
Marsha Thomas
Clerk, Appling County Superior Court
2/18-3/11
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF APPLING COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: Estate of CARLTON D. GREENWAY, JR., deceased
All creditors of the estate of Carlton D. Greenway, Jr., 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 5th day of February, 2026.
Sherri L. Carter, Co-Executor
Scott L. Greenway, Co-Executor
Connie D. Knight, Co-Executor
Estate of Carlton D. Greenway, Jr.
68 Robin Street
Baxley, GA 31513
J. Alexander Johnson
JOHNSONFLOYD LLP
132 W. Parker Street
Baxley, Georgia 31513
912-367-9000
2/11 – 3/4
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STATE OF GEORGIA
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
APPLING COUNTY
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
All creditors of the Estate of Joseph Henry Walker, 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 20th day of February, 2026.
Catherine Ruth Lee
Administrator, Estate of Joseph Henry Walker
698 S Broad Street, Apt 104
Monroe, GA 30653
2/18 – 3/11
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STATE OF GEORGIA
APPLING COUNTY
All creditors and debtors of the Estate of GEORGE DEWEY HERRIN JR. 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 the 10th day of February, 2026.
JOEL GREG HERRIN
Executor
212 Jennifer Lane
Baxley, Georgia 31513
J. ANDERSON RAMAY, JR.
The Ramay Law Firm
Attorney for the Estate of
GEORGE DEWEY HERRIN JR.
P. O. Box 2245
28 South Williams Street
Hazlehurst, Georgia 3l539
2/18-3/11
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF APPLING COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: ESTATE OF GRADY EARL YAWN, deceased
All creditors of the estate of Grady Earl Yawn, 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 6th day of January, 2026.
Karen R, Yawn, Administrator
Estate of Grady Earl Yawn
5763 Ben Carter Road
Baxley, GA 31513
J. Alexander Johnson
JohnsonFloyd LLP
132 W. Parker Street
Baxley, Georgia 31513
912-367-9000
2/11 – 3/4
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STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF APPLING
IN RE: JOSEPH HENRY WALKER
All creditors of the Estate of Joseph Henry Walker, 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 27th day of February, 2026.
Catherine Ruth Lee
Administrator of the Estate of
Joseph Henry Walker, deceased
698 South Broad Street, Apt. 104
Monroe, Georgia 30655
3/1 – 3/28
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF APPLING COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: ESTATE OF
DAVID PHILLIP BARLOW, SR.
ESTATE NO. 2026-A-11
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
NOTICE
To whom it may concern:
CAROLYN NEWSOME BARLOW has petitioned for CAROLYN NEWSOME BARLOW to be appointed administrator(s) of the estate of DAVID PHILLIP BARLOW, SR. 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 MARCH 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 may be granted without a hearing.
Gretchen Bailey
Judge of the Probate Court
36 S. Main Street
Baxley, Ga. 31513
912-367-8114
2/25 – 3/18
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF APPLING COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: ESTATE OF
Mattie Alderman,
DECEASED
ESTATE NO. 2026-A-10
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
NOTICE
To whom it may concern:
Shemantha H. Smith has petitioned for Shemantha H. Smith to be appointed administrator(s) of the estate of Mattie Alderman 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 March 13, 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 may be granted without a hearing.
Gretchen Bailey
Judge of the Probate Court
36 S. Main Street
Baxley, Ga. 31513
912-367-8114
2/18- 3/11
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF APPLING COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: ESTATE OF
Patricia Ann Beaty Webster
DECEASED
ESTATE NO. 2022-132
NOTICE
IN RE: Petition for Discharge of Personal Representative
TO: whom it may concern:
This is to notify you file an objection, if there is any, to the above-referenced petition, in this Court on or before March 16, 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 may be granted without a hearing.
Gretchen Bailey
Judge of the Probate Court
By: A Griffis
Clerk of the Probate Court
36 S Main St
Baxley, GA 31513
912-367-8114
3/4 – 3/28
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF APPLING COUNTY
STATE OF CEORGIA
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 MARCH 19, 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 may be granted without a hearing.
Gretchen Bailey
Judge of the Probate Court
By: A. Griffis
Clerk of the Probate Court
36 S. Main Street
Baxley, Ga. 31513
912-367-8114
3/4-3/11
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF APPLING COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: ESTATE OF
SHEILA CROSBY REESE
DECEASED
ESTATE NO. 2026-A-7
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
NOTICE
To whom it may concern:
WILLIAM WARREN REESE has petitioned for WILLIAM WARREN REESE to be appointed administrator of the estate of SHEILA CROSBY REESE 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 March 9, 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 may be granted without a hearing.
Gretchen Bailey
Judge of the Probate Court
By: Tanya Williams
Clerk of the Probate Court
36 S. Main Street
Baxley, Ga. 31513
912-367-8114
2/11 – 3/4
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STATE BOARD MEMBER TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARING
March 16, 2026
Nick Ellis to Host
State Board of Education First District Public Hearing
The State Board of Education will hold a public hearing for citizens in the First Congressional District on Monday, March 16, 2026. The meeting will be held from 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Brunswick High School, 3885 Altama Avenue, Brunswick, GA 31520.
The purpose of the hearing is to hear comments from interested citizens and educators within the congressional district regarding the performance and problems of public education. People wishing to speak should sign in upon arrival.
The Georgia Department of Education does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services, or activities. Individuals who need assistance or auxiliary aids for participation in this public forum are invited to make their needs known to Geraldine Price at gprice@doe.k12.ga.us no later than 72 hours before the scheduled event.
3/4
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NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
TO: Raneka Daily
(Defendant)
By direction of the court for service by publication filed on February 3, 2026, you are Hereby notified that on February 3, 2026, Plaintiff, Jalen Rooks, Filed an Affidavit of Diligent Search against you. You are required to file with the Clerk of Superior Court of Appling County, Georgia, and to serve upon Jalen Rooks, Plaintiff, an answer in writing within 60 days of February 3,2026.
This 3rd day of February, 2026.
Lindsay B. Tillman
Clerk/ Deputy Clerk
Appling County Superior Court
2/11 – 3/4