LEGAL NOTICES FOR 8-26-2026

CHILD FIND NOTICE
In accordance with IDEA regulations, the Appling County School system seeks to ensure that all children/students (ages birth-21) who are in need of special education, or section 504 services within its jurisdiction are identified, located, and evaluated, including those attending private school and home school. Final identification of students with disabilities and programming for such students occurs only after an age appropriate evaluation and an eligibility determination is made by a Multidisciplinary Placement Team.
If the “child find” process indicates that a student may require a special education and/or supportive services or section 504 in order to benefit from regular education, the student shall be referred to the Multidisciplinary Placement Team to determine the student’s eligibility for special education services or section 504.
If you know a child with a disability who is not being served or suspect a child may have a disability, please notify the Appling County School System Special Education Department.
Special Education Director – Dr. Chelsei Norris
(912)367-8600 EXT. 162
Special Education Parent Mentor – Mrs. Karen Tharpe
(912)367-8600 EXT. 166
8/19, 8/26 & 9/2
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The City of Baxley will hold a Called Meeting on September 3, 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 JERRY JOHNSON located at 343 WOODLAWN CHURCH ROAD, and establishing a Residential (R-12) Zone in voting district 5, consisting of 0.698 acres, more or less, and recorded in Deed Book 773, Page 8-9.
AN APPLICATION FOR ANNEXATION, by KELLY B. & JOELLEN YOUNG STONE located at 440 JOHNS LANE, and establishing a Residential (R-12) Zone in voting district 5, consisting of 0.698 acres, more or less, and recorded in Plat Book 3, Page 113.
CITY OF BAXLEY
8/19 – 8/26
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF APPLING COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: ESTATE OF
CARL BRANDON DUBBERLY,
ESTATE NO. 2026-A-70
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION NOTICE
TO: whom it may concern:
SHELLI DUBBERLY has petitioned for SHELLI DUBBERLY to be appointed administrator of the estate of CARL BRANDON DUBBERLY 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 September 10, 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
36 S. Main Street
Baxley, GA 31513
912-367-8114
8/19-9/9
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF APPLING COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: CARL BRANDON DUBBERLY
ESTATE NO. 2026-Y-69
NOTICE OF PETITION TO FILE FOR YEAR’S SUPPORT
The petition of SHELLI DUBBERLY, for a year’s support from the estate of CARL BRANDON DUBBERLY, deceased, for decedent’s surviving spouse having been duly filed, all interested persons are hereby notified to show cause, if any the have, on or before September 10, 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.
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
8/19-9/9
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF APPLING COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: ESTATE OF
Eloise Steedley Hunter
ESTATE NO. 2021-87
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 September 5, 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
8/26-9/16
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF APPLING COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: ESTATE OF
GEORGE ALVIN JORDAN,
ESTATE NO. 2026-A-64
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION NOTICE
TO: Jerry Rozier, Tina Rozier, Pete Rozier, Brenda Rozier, Runell Branch and Henry Branch and whom it may concern:
Interstate Credit Union by Through its Attorney has petitioned for Madeline Rentz-Tucker to be appointed administrator of the estate of George Alvin Jordan 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 September 11, 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
36 S. Main Street
Baxley, GA 31513
912-367-8114
8/19-9/9
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STATE OF GEORGIA
APPLING COUNTY
NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
All creditors of the Estate of James Roberson, late of Appling County, Georgia, deceased, 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 said estate.
This the 24th day of July, 2026.
Jill Roberson
Administrator, Estate of James Roberson
704 Doc McTier Road
Baxley, GA 31513
8/5 – 8/26
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF APPLING COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
Mariah Nicole Wright,
ESTATE NO. 2026-T-71
NOTICE
TO: Paige Elizabeth Wright & Jamison Hewey Kersey
You are hereby notified that Kaitlin Sueellen Kersey has filed a Petition seeking to be appointed temporary guardian of the above-named Minor. All objections to the Petition to the appointment of a temporary guardian or the appointment of any such objections, and be filed with this Court no later than fourteen days after this notice is mailed, or ten days after this notice is personally served upon you, or ten days after the second publication of this notice if you are served by publication. All objections should be sworn to before a notary public or Georgia 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.
NOTE: If a natural guardian filed a timely objection to the creation of the temporary guardianship, the Petition will be dismissed. If a natural guardian files an objection to the appointment of the Petitioner as guardian, or if a parent who is not a natural guardian files an objection to the Petition, a hearing on the matter shall be scheduled at a later date. If no objection is filed, the Petition may be granted without a hearing.
Gretchen Bailey
Judge of the Probate Court
By: A Griffis
Clerk of Probate Court
36 S. Main Street
Baxley, Ga. 31513
912-367-8114
8/19-8/26
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF APPLING COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: Estate of RICHARD THOMAS NIX, SR., deceased
All creditors of the estate of Richard Thomas Nix, Sr., 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 19th day of August, 2026.
Richard Thomas Nix, Jr. Co-Executor
Estate of Richard Thomas Nix, Sr.
PO Box 565
Sardis, Georgia 30456
Henry Allen Nix, Co-Executor
Estate of Richard Thomas Nix, Sr.
PO Box 108
Girard, GA 30426
J. Alexander Johnson
JOHNSONFLOYD LLP
132 W. Parker Street
Baxley, Georgia 31513
912-367-9000
8/26-9/16
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF APPLING COUNTY
IN RE: ESTATE OF SHELTON E. HATTEN
ESTATE NO. 2026-A-65
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION NOTICE
TO: whom it may concern:
JOAN HATTEN has petitioned for JOAN HATTEN to be appointed administrator of the estate of SHELTON E. HATTEN 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 AUGUST 5, 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
8/12-9/2
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF APPLING COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: ESTATE OF
WILLIE INITA CAMPBELL HOLMES
ESTATE NO. 206-A-53
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMNISTRATION NOTICE
TO: whom it may concern
TAMEKA JAMES has petitioned for TAMEKA JAMES to be appointed administrator of the estate of WILLIE INITA CAMPBELL HOLMES 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 SEPTEMBER 3, 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 Probate Court
36 S. MAIN STREET
BAXLEY, GA 31513
912-367-8114
8/12-9/2
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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF APPLING COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
In re the Name Change of,
Brandon Amaya Aguirre
Civil Action Case Number: 2026-SUC-145
NOTICE OF PETITION TO CHANGE NAME OF ADULT
Brandon Amaya Aguirre filed a petition in the Superior Court of Appling County on the 27 day of July, 2026, to change their name from Brandon Amaya Aguirre to Brandon Aguirre Beltran.
Any interested party has the right to appear in this case and file objections within 30 days after the Petition was filed.
Date: 7-27-26
Brandon Aguirre
Petitioner, Pro se (Signature)
Printed Name: Brandon Amaya Aguirre
Address: 183 Mauldin St. Baxley, GA 31513
8/5-8/26
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G E O R G I A
APPLING COUNTY
NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER
Because of defaults under the terms of that certain Note and Commercial Security Agreement each dated January 24, 2025 in the original amount of $4,240,000.00, (hereinafter the “Note”), said Note being secured in part by the real property described in that certain (1) Security Deed executed by YESS HOLDINGS, LLC to OCONEE STATE BANK, dated January 24, 2025, recorded in Deed Book 730, Pages 79-87 in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Appling County, Georgia; (2) Assignment of Rents recorded in Deed Book 730, Pages 88-92 and recorded in aforesaid Clerk’s Office, and (3) UCC Financing Statement recorded on March 12, 2025, UCC File Number 001-2025-001149; said default having been more than thirty (30) days and not having been made good in accordance with the terms and provisions of said Security Deed, OCONEE STATE BANK, pursuant to said Security Deed, and the Note secured thereby, has declared the entire amount of the indebtedness secured by said Security Deed, due, payable, and collectible; and, pursuant to the power of sale contained in said Security Deed and Commercial Security Agreement and pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 44-14-162 and O.C.G.A. § 11-9-604(A)(2), will on the first Tuesday in September, 2026, within the legal hours of sale before the Courthouse door in Appling County, Georgia, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, the real and personal property described in said Security Deed, Commercial Security Agreement, and UCC Financing Statement, to wit:
PARCEL ONE: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot No. 292 of the Second Land District of Appling County, Georgia consisting of 6.449 acres, more or less, designated as TRACT 3 on that certain survey and plat thereof by M. Jerry Tomberlin, Jr., GRLS No. 2942, dated June 21, 2024, recorded in the office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Appling County, Georgia, in Plat Book 22, Page 463, and incorporated herein for a more full and complete description and all other purposes.
PARCEL TWO: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot No. 292 of the Second Land District of Appling County, Georgia, consisting of 1.512 acres, more or less, designated as TRACT 2 on that certain survey and plat thereof by M. Jerry Tomberlin, Jr., GRLS No. 2942, dated June 21, 2024, recorded in the office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Appling County, Georgia, in Plat Book 22, Page 463, and incorporated herein for a more full and complete description and all other purposes.
PARCEL THREE: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot No. 292 of the Second Land District of Appling County, Georgia, consisting of 2.379 acres, more or less, designated as TRACT 4 on that certain survey and plat thereof by M. Jerry Tomberlin, Jr., GRLS No. 2942, dated June 21, 2024, recorded in the office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Appling County, Georgia in Plat Book 22, Page 463, and incorporated herein for a more full and complete description and all other purposes.
PARCEL FOUR: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in the Second Land District of Appling County, Georgia, consisting of 2.528 acres, more or less, and designated as TRACT 1 on a plat of survey prepared by M. Jerry Tomberlin, GRLS No. 2942, dated June 21, 2024, recorded in PB 22, PG 463, Appling County Superior Court Clerk’s records.
TOGETHER with all inventory, Chattel Paper, Accounts, Equipment, General Intangibles and Fixtures; whether any of the foregoing is owned now or acquired later; all accessions, additions, replacements, and substitutions relating to any of the foregoing; all records of any kind relating to any of the foregoing, all proceeds relating to any of the foregoing (including insurance, general intangibles and other accounts proceeds).
PARCEL ID NO: S003 103; S003 104; S003 103A; S003 005
Subject to any Easements or Restrictions of Record.
To the best of the undersigned’s information and belief, the address of the properties are:
6.45 acres +/- on Jekyll Road, Appling County
1.51 acres +/- on City Circle Road, Appling County
2.38 acres +/- on Cadillac Drive, Appling County
28 Jekyll Road, Appling County
Said real property will be sold, a deed and a bill of sale executed by the undersigned to purchaser and the proceeds of sale applied by the undersigned, all as provided in said power of sale and the Security Deed and Commercial Security Agreement containing said power.
The sale will be conducted subject to (1) confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code; (2) O.C.G.A. Section 9-13-172.1; and (3) 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.
The entity that has full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the mortgage with the debtor is: Oconee State Bank, c/o Fortson, Bentley and Griffin, P.A., 2500 Daniell’s Bridge Road, Building 200, Suite 3A, Athens, Georgia, 706-548-1151. However, the secured creditor is not required to negotiate, amend, or modify the terms of the mortgage instrument.
Said property is being sold as the property of YESS HOLDINGS, LLC, and will be sold on an “as is” basis without any representation, warranty or recourse against the above named or the undersigned. The sale will also be subject to the following items which may affect the title: 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; matters which would be disclosed by an accurate survey or by an inspection of the property; all zoning ordinances; assessments; liens; encumbrances; restrictions; covenants, and any other matters of record superior to said Security Deed.
This 31st day of July, 2026.
OCONEE STATE BANK
as Attorney-in-fact for
YESS HOLDINGS, LLC
FORTSON, BENTLEY AND GRIFFIN, P.A.
2500 DANIELL’S BRIDGE ROAD
BUILDING 200, SUITE 3A
ATHENS, GEORGIA 30606
(706) 548-1151
8/5 – 8/26
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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 Joshua Christopher Wilkerson AKA Joshua C. Wilkerson, to 21st Mortgage Corporation, dated April 10, 2025, filed for record April 14, 2025, recorded at Deed Book 726, Page 293, Appling County, Georgia Records, in the original principal amount of $96,586.15, 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 September 2026, the following described property:
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot No. 285 of the Second Land District of Appling County, Georgia, and being more particularly described as all of Lots No. 1, 2 and 3 according to the courses, metes and bounds of that certain survey and Plat thereof by Denean W. Dixon, G.R.L.S. No. 1647, dated May 29, 1989, recorded in Deed Book 285, Page 71, Appling County, Georgia Deed Records, which survey is incorporated herein and made a part hereof for descriptive and all other legal purposes.
This being the same property conveyed to Carletha Mae Coley by deed dated August 15, 2016, recorded in Deed Book 533, page 285, Appling County records.
Map and Parcel: 0050-061P
Said legal description is controlling however, the property is commonly known as 1105 Poor Robin Road, Baxley, Georgia 31513.
Map and Parcel # 0050-061P
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 Joshua Christopher Wilkerson AKA Joshua C. Wilkerson 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 aka 21st Century 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 Joshua Christopher Wilkerson AKA Joshua C. Wilkerson.
Contact: Jason Godwin
Godwin Law Group
3985 Steve Reynolds Blvd, Bldg D
Norcross, GA 30093
Phone: 470-427-2683
Email: jgodwin@godwinlawgroup.com
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STATE OF GEORGIA
TOOMBS COUNTY
NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER
By virtue of the power of sale contained in that certain Deed to Secure Debt from Yess Holdings, LLC to Altamaha Bank & Trust Company filed for record, and recorded in Deed Book 578, Pages 662-677, Appling County, Georgia Records, said Deed to Secure Debt having been given to secure a Note dated September 30, 2020, and said note or the renewal thereof now being in default there will be sold by the undersigned at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the Courthouse door in Appling County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in September, 2026 the property described as:
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 335 of the Second Land District of Appling County, Georgia, consisting of 90.003 acres, being designated as Tract 1 on that certain survey and plat thereof prepared by M. Jerry Tomberlin, Jr., GRLS No. 2942, dated August 25, 2004, recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Appling County in Plat Book 18, Page 349, and incorporated herein for all purposes. Subject to an easement in favor of Georgia Power Company along the southwestern border of said tract as shown on the aforesaid plat of survey.
This being that same property conveyed unto C.E. Hall by Deed Under Power of Sale of C.E. Hall, Attorney-In-Fact for Joseph Roberts dated June 7, 2011, recorded in Deed Book 478, Page 544, Appling County Superior Court Clerk’s records.
LESS AND EXCEPT 52.365 acres released at Deed Book 770, Page 46, Clerk’s Office Appling Superior Court.
The debt secured by said Deed to Secure Debt has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, non-payment of the monthly installments and lack of insurance on said loan. The debt 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.
A copy of this legal advertisement (Notice of Sale Under Power) which was sent to Baxley News Banner has been mailed by certified mail, return receipt requested to Yess Holdings, LLC if required by Georgia Law, O.C.G.A. 44-14-162.1-4. The undersigned reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to continue the sale from day to day, and to withdraw said property from sale and subsequently to re-offer same in the event no reasonable bid is received and accepted.
Said property will be sold as the property of Yess Holdings, LLC. As their interest may appear. subject to any and all unpaid taxes, assessments, general subdivision restrictions, if any, and other restrictions and easements of record, if any; and to the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, Yess Holdings, LLC are in possession of said property.
The proceeds of the sale will be used as follows:
(a) To pay the expense of said sale;
(b) To pay the sum secured by said deed;
(c) The balance as provided by law.
This 21st day of July, 2026.
Massie H. McIntyre, Massie McIntyre, P.C., P. O. Box 506, Vidalia, Georgia 30475, for Altamaha Bank & Trust Company as Attorney in Fact for Yess Holdings, LLC.
FILE NO. 27670
8/5-8/26