LEGAL NOTICES FOR 10-21-2026
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF APPLING COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: ESTATE OF
BOYD EARL CARTER
DECEASED
ESTATE NO. 2024-A-85
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
NOTICE
TO:
whom it may concern:
JASON E. CARTER has petitioned for LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION to be appointed administrators) of the estate of BOYD EARL CARTER 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 October 23 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. It 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
9/30-10/21
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NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
STATE OF GEORGIA,
COUNTY OF APPLING
All creditors of the estate of CHARLES RAY STIPE, deceased, late of Appling County, Georgia, 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 the estate.
This 23rd day of September,2026.
REBECCA ELAINE W. STIPE,
EXECUTOR OF THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT
OF CHARLES RAY STIPE, DECEASED
C/O PRESTON JOHNSON, JR., ATTORNEY AT LAW
P.O. BOX 304, BAXLEY, GA 31515
9/30-10/21
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NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER,
APPLING COUNTY
Pursuant to the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by Brandon O Williams to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as grantee, as nominee for Renasant Bank, its successors and assigns dated 2/17/2023 and recorded in Deed Book 657 Page 82; and that certain Default Judgment and Final Order recorded at Deed Book 804 Page 254 Appling County, Georgia records; as last transferred to or acquired by Renasant Bank, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of $184,594.00, 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 Appling County, Georgia (or such other area as designated by Order of the Superior Court of said county), within the legal hours of sale on November 3, 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 lying and being in Land Lot No. 293 of the Second Land District of Appling County, Georgia, in the City of Baxley, consisting of 0.535 acre, more or less, and being more particularly shown and described on that certain survey and plat thereof by M. Jerry Tomberlin Jr., GRLS No. 2942, dated December 7, 2015, recorded in the office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Appling County, Georgia, in Deed Book 526, page 707, and incorporated herein for a more full and complete description and all other purposes. Said property being bound now or formerly as follows: North in part by lands of Lamar Turner and in part by lands of Oliver and Barbara Eason; East by the right of way of Holmesville Avenue; South by lands of Harvest Chapel Church Inc.; and West by lands of Jim G. Bailey. This being the same property conveyed to Christopher Mickey Aldridge and Lindsay Erin Aldridge from Bryan Johnson and Russell E. O’Neal Jr. by deed dated April 25, 2022, recorded in the office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Appling County, Georgia, in Deed Book 630, page 53. 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 attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given). Said property is commonly known as 330 Holmesville Ave, Baxley, GA 31513 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): Brandon O Williams or tenant or tenants. Onity Mortgage Corporation is the entity or individual designated, who shall have full authority to negotiate, amend and modify all terms of the mortgage. Onity Mortgage Corporation 1661 Worthington Rd Suite 100 West Palm Beach, FL 33409 (800) 750-2518 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. Renasant Bank as agent and Attorney in Fact for Brandon O Williams Aldridge Pite, LLP, Six Piedmont Center, 3525 Piedmont Road, N.E., Suite 700, Atlanta, Georgia 30305, (404) 994-7400. 1010-2306A THIS LAW FIRM MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 1010-2306A
10/7-10/28
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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF APPLING COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA
BEVERLY J. LYNCH,
as executor of the Estate
of James O. Lynch, Jr. Deceased,
Petitioner,
Vs
MICHELLE HALL
Her heirs and assigns,
Respondent
CIVIL ACTION FILE: SUC2026000084
NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
By order for service by publication dated August 26,2026, you are hereby notified that Petitioner has filed a petition in the Superior Court of Appling County, Georgia, seeking a partition of the real property described in said petition and has moved the Court for an order directing service by publication.
It appearing from the Affidavit of Service filed in this matter that, after due diligence, that personal service cannot be perfected upon Respondent within this State, and the Court has directed that service be made by publication as provided by law.
You are required to file with the Clerk of the Superior Court and serve upon Petitioner’s attorney at the address shown below a written answer within 60 days of the date of the publication order or be found in default as to Petitioner’s claims.
This the 1st day of October,2026.
Wood Smith,
Attorney for Petitioner
Smith & Smith,
Attorneys and Counsellors at Law
53 S. Tallahassee St.
Hazlehurst, GA 31539
10/7-10/28
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NOTICE OF PETITION TO FILE FOR YEAR’S SUPPORT
The Petition of Tina Lynn Gay for a year’s support from the estate of Joe Laney Gay, Deceased, for Descendant’s Surviving Spouse having been daily filed, all interested persons are hereby notified to show cause, if any they have, on or before October 29,2026, 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 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 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
Gretchen Bailey, Judge
Probate Court of Appling County
36 South Main Street
Baxley, GA 31513
912-367-8114
Attorneys for Petitioner:
Madeline Rentz-Tucker & Graham F. Floyd
JohnsonFloyd LLP
132 West Parker St.
Baxley, GA 31513
912-367-9000
10/7 – 10/28
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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE UNDER POWER OF SALE
NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER CONTAINED IN SECURITY DEED
STATE OF GEORGIA,
COUNTY OF APPLING
Pursuant to a power of sale contained in a certain security deed executed by Danielle Nicole Nabors, hereinafter referred to as Grantor, to United States of America, acting through the Rural Housing Service, its successors and assigns, United States Department of Agriculture , dated June 1, 2007, and recorded on June 1, 2007 in Deed Book 431, beginning at page 693, of the deed records of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Appling County, Georgia, and by virtue of a default under the terms of said security deed, and the related note, the undersigned attorney-in-fact for the aforesaid Grantor (which attorney-in-fact is the present holder of said security deed and note secured thereby) will sell at public outcry before the door of the courthouse in Appling County, Georgia, or at such place as has or may be lawfully designated as an alternative location, within the legal hours of sale, for cash, to the highest bidder on the first Tuesday in November, 2026, all property described in said security deed including but not limited to the following described property: All that tract or parcel of land situate, lying and being in Land Lot No. 331 of the Second Land District of Appling County, Georgia, consisting of 1.022 acres, more or less, and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at the intersection of the northern right of way of Blueberry Avenue (60` ROW) with the eastern right of way of Beach Road (ROW VARIES) thence along and with said Beach Road right of way North 2°14`20″ West 122.49 feet to a point; thence North 63°00` East 340.13 feet to a point; thence South 22°47`30″ East 134.52 feet to a point located on the aforesaid Blueberry Avenue right of way; thence along and with said right of way South 66°42`40″ West 112.24 feet to a point; thence continuing along said right of way South 66°19`20″ West 270.01 feet to the Point of Beginning. For a more particular description reference is hereby made to a survey and plat thereof by Denean W. Dixon, GRLS No. 1647, dated July 24, 1995, recorded in the office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Appling County, Georgia, in Plat Book 18, Page 459, and incorporated herein for all purposes. The above tract of land consists of LOTS NO. 9, 10, 11, 12 AND THE WESTERN 40 FEET OF LOT NO. 8, BLOCK 1, SECTION 1 of BLUEBERRY HILL SUBDIVISION, as shown on a plats of said subdivision, recorded in the office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Appling County, Georgia, in Plat Book 3, page 213, and Plat Book 4, Page 3, said plat incorporated herein for all purposes. Said property may more commonly be known as 158 BLUEBERRY AVE, BAXLEY, GA 31513 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 the following items which may affect the title: any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien but not yet due and payable); any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property; any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, and all other matters of record superior to the said Security Deed. The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Security Deed.? United States of America, acting through the Rural Housing Service, its successors and assigns, United States Department of Agriculture is the entity with full authority to negotiate, amend and modify the terms of the Note and Security Deed, and it may be contacted at: Address: P.O. Box 66889, St. Louis, MO 63166 Phone: 1-800-414-1226 To the best of the undersigned’s knowledge and belief, the party in possession of the property is believed to be Danielle Nicole Nabors, or tenant(s). United States of America, acting through the Rural Housing Service, its successors and assigns, United States Department of Agriculture, as Transferee, Assignee, and Secured Creditor As attorney-in-fact for the aforesaid Grantor Please note that if any borrower or obligor has received a discharge in a bankruptcy case filed under Title 11 of the United States Code, no personal liability will arise from this foreclosure action against that individual. This foreclosure action is being pursued solely against the real property to enforce the lien created by the Security Instrument. Respectfully, Marinosci Law Group, P.C. 16415 Addison Road, Suite 725 Addison, TX 75001 (401) 234-9200 (401) 398-2594 THIS LAW FIRM MAY BE HELD TO BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, UNDER FEDERAL LAW. IF SO, ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE A-4886954 10/07/2026, 10/14/2026, 10/21/2026, 10/28/2026
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SUMMARIES OF PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS
Pursuant to requirements of the Georgia Constitution, Attorney General Christopher Carr, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, and Legislative Counsel Betsy Howerton hereby provide the summaries of the proposed constitutional amendments that will appear on the November 3, 2026, general election ballot for consideration by the people of Georgia (short captions are those adopted by the Constitutional Amendments Publication Board):
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Increases the maximum qualifying acreage for assessment and taxation as bona fide conservation use property.
House Resolution No. 32
Ga. L. 2025, p. 1081
“( ) YES
( ) NO
Shall the Constitution of Georgia, for the purpose of protecting family farmland, be amended so as to increase the maximum acreage to qualify for assessment and taxation as a bona fide conservation use property from 2,000 acres to 4,000 acres?”
Summary
This proposal increases the maximum acreage to qualify for assessment and taxation as a bona fide conservation use property from 2,000 acres to 4,000 acres. It amends Article VII, Section I, Paragraph III of the Georgia Constitution, relating to uniformity, classification of property, assessment of agricultural land, and utilities, by revising subparagraph (e)(1).
A copy of this entire proposed constitutional amendment is on file in the office of the judge of the probate court and is available for public inspection.
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Provides for the nonpartisan election of all probate court judges.
House Resolution No. 251
Ga. L. 2026, p. 1110
“( ) YES
( ) NO
Shall the Constitution of Georgia be amended so as to require that all probate court judges be elected in nonpartisan elections?”
Summary
This proposal provides that all probate judges shall be elected in nonpartisan elections. It amends Article VI, Section VII, Paragraph I of the Georgia Constitution, relating to selection and term of office of judges, by revising subparagraph (a).
A copy of this entire proposed constitutional amendment is on file in the office of the judge of the probate court and is available for public inspection.
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Authorizes creation of Georgia Next Generation 9-1-1 Fund for 9-1-1 systems expansion, maintenance, and operation.
House Resolution No. 1243
Ga. L. 2026, p. 1109
“( ) YES
( ) NO
Shall the Constitution of Georgia be amended so as to authorize the General Assembly to dedicate certain existing revenues, including revenues reallocated by law, to a nonlapsing fund to be used exclusively for the expansion, maintenance, and operation of emergency 9-1-1 systems in this state?”
Summary
This proposal authorizes the General Assembly to provide by general law for the creation of the Georgia Next Generation 9-1-1 Fund. It amends Article III, Section IX, Paragraph VI of the Georgia Constitution, relating to appropriations to be for specific sums, by adding a new subparagraph (s).
A copy of this entire proposed constitutional amendment is on file in the office of the judge of the probate court and is available for public inspection.
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Notice of Public Hearing
Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on November 30th, 2026, at 2:00 PM to receive comments on the Baxley Housing Authority’s proposed FY2027- FY2031 Capital Fund Five- Year Action Plan as required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The Public Hearing will be held at the Authority’s main office located at 94 Highland Dive in Baxley, Georgia.
The FY2027-FY2031 Capital Fund Five-Year Action Plan will be available for review at the Authority’s main office until the Public Hearing. Any person wishing to comment on the above document may file his or her comments in writing with the Authority’s Executive Director at the main office during normal business hours. Comments will be received up until 4:00 PM on November 25th, 2026. Anyone wishing to comment may also attend the Public Hearing. All comments will be considered in preparing the final document prior to submittal to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for approval.
10/13-10/21
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF APPLING COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: ESTATE OF LEWIS PATRICK CANDLER FOLSOM
ESTATE NO. 2026-P-92
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION NOTICE
TO: ROBERT HAROLD FOLSOM
and whom it may concern:
ALICE PAIGE FOLSOM
Has petitioned for ALICE PAIGE FOLSOM to be appointed administrators of the estate of LEWIS PATRICK CANDLER FOLSOM 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 November 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 Street
Baxley, GA 31513
912-367-8114
10/21-11/11
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF APPLING COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: Stephen Herndon
ESTATE NO. 2026-A-94
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION NOTICE
To: LaRhonda H. Davis, LaSonda Wykle, Kathy Palmer & James A. Lightsey
And whom it may concern:
Andrew S. Johnson has petitioned for Andrew S. Johnson to be appointed administrator of the estate of Stephen Herndon 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 November 23,2026.
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
10/21-11/11
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF APPLING COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: ESTATE OF Mary A. Herndon
ESTATE NO. 2026-A-95
IN RE: Petition to Probate Will in Solemn Form and for Letters of Administration with Will Annexed
TO: The Estate of JD Herndon & The Estate of Thelma Herndon
This is to notify you to file objection, if there is any, to the above- referenced petition, in this Court on or before November 23, 2026.
BE NOTIFED 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 Probate Court
By: A. Griffis
Clerk of the Probate Court
36 S. Main Street
Baxley, Ga 31513
912-367-8114
10/21-11/11
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF APPLING COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: ESTATE OF
Stephen Herndon
ESTATE NO. 2026-A-94
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION NOTICE
TO: The Estate of JD Herndon & The Estate of Thelma Herndon
And to whom it may concern:
Andrew S. Johnson has petitioned for Andrew S. Johnson to be appointed administrator of the estate of Stephen Herndon 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 November 23, 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