The champion newspaper. (Decatur, GA) 19??-current, March 07, 2024, Image 44

Georgia Historic Newspapers

The champion newspaper., March 07, 2024, Image 44

About The champion newspaper. (Decatur, GA) 19??-current | View Entire Issue (March 7, 2024)

Page of 76

Prev Issue Next Issue

Text PDF JP2 (1.9 MB) Clip/Print Image

Page of 76

Prev Issue Next Issue

Return to Top

Newspaper Page TextPAGE 44 THE CHAMPION LEGAL SECTION, THURSDAY, MARCH 7- 13, 2024 This property now known as 1780 Claron Ave, Conley, GA. DeKalb County Tax Parcel ID: 15 020 08 022 will expire and be forever fore closed and barred on and after April 19, 2024. The tax deed to which this no tice relates is dated November 6, 2018 and is recorded in the office of the Clerk of the Superi or Court of DeKalb County, Georgia, in Deed Book 27320, Page 386. The property may be re deemed at any time before the date stated above by payment of the redemption price as fixed and provided by law to Douglas McKillip, attorney for Victoriam Enterprise, LLC, 22 N Main St., Bldg B, Watkinsville, GA 30677. Note: redemption must be made only to Douglas McK illip personally, and redemption funds cannot be left at the law firm address. Tender must be made as required in O.C.G.A. § 48-4-42 in lawful money of the United States (no revocable monetary instrument will satis fy the requirements of the above-cited statute.) Last minute redemption is a com plicated legal process and if you are planning redemption, please review and comply with the 72 Hour Redemption Policy posted at the law firm. The title issues with this property are complex. The inclusion of any given party appearing in the To: line in the above Notice DOES NOT NECESSARILY MEAN that such party/ies possess a redemption right. 350-483281 2/29,3/7,3/14,3/21 NOTICE OF SERVICE BY PUBLICATION IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF DEKALB COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA VISIONPOINTE HOMES, LLC; CANDACE FUQUA; and HGI PARTNERS, LLC, Petitioners, v. ARJUN BORROWER, LLC, et al., Respondents, CIVIL ACTION FILE NO. ++23CV9029++ To: ANY AND ALL OTHER POSSIBLE And/Or UN KNOWN PARTIES WHO HAVE OR CLAIM ANY POSSESS ORY OR ADVERSE RIGHT. TITLE OR INTEREST IN 488 JOINTER AVENUE, SGOTTDALE, GEORGIA (TPID 18 046 04 002), You are hereby notified that, pursuant to an Order Directing Service by Publication filed on February 15, 2024 (“Order”) by the Hon. Asha F. Jackson, a Petition to Quiet Title (“Petition”) in the above-refer enced matter was filed by Vis- ionpointe Homes, LLC, Can dace Fuqua and HGI Partners, LLC (“Petitioners”) on October 12, 2023 in the Superior Court of Dekalb County. The pur pose of the Petition is to clear any claim of right, title or in terest of subject property. You are hereby given notice of this action and directed to O.C.G.A. §9-11-4(f)(1)(C) which com mands you to file with the Clerk of the Superior Court of Dekalb County and serve upon the Pe titioner’s attorney, Allie Jett, Jett Law Group, LLC, 2987 Clairmont Road, Suite 350, At lanta, GA 30329, an Answer within sixty (60) days of the date of the Order referenced above. WITNESS, the Honorable Asha F. Jackson of said Court. 350-483282 2/29,3/7,3/14,3/21 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF DEKALB COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA FIRST AMERICAN TITLE IN SURANCE COMPANY, INDI VIDUALLY AND AS SUBRO GEE OF RESOLUTIONS TEAM, LLC, Plaintiff, v. SUMMIT & CROWNE PART NERS, LLC, AKA SUMMIT AND CROWNE PARTNERS, LLC, BLEU SUMMIT, LLC, AB- HIJEET GOLHAR, AKA ABHI GOLHAR, WALT JUNIOR HIG GINS, II, AKA WALT HIGGINS, PAVIELLE DORTCH, PAVI- ELLE DORTCH, LLC, HELEN A. STAHEL AND HELEN A. STAHEL, P.C., Defendants. CIVIL ACTION FILE NUMBER ++21CV9787++ TO: WALT JUNIOR HIGGINS, II, AKA WALT HIGGINS NOTICE OF PUBLICATION By Order for Service by Public ation, dated February 9, 2024 and filed on this Court’s docket on February 9, 2024, you are hereby notified that on Novem ber 12, 2021, FIRST AMERIC AN TITLE INSURANCE COM PANY, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS SUBROGEE OF RESOLU TIONS TEAM, LLC filed a Complaint for Damages and named you as a Defendant. You are required to file with the Clerk of the Superior Court, and to serve upon Plaintiff's attor ney, Monica K. Gilroy an An swer in writing within sixty (60) days of the date of the Order for Publication. This 15th day of February, 2024. Isl Monica K. Gilroy MONICA K. GILROY Georgia Bar No. 427520 ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF THE GILROY FIRM 1145 Hightower Trail Atlanta, Georgia 30350 (678) 280-1922 (Telephone) (678) 280-1923 (Facsimile) Monica.gilroy@gilroyfirm.com 350-483300 3/7,3/14,3/21,3/28 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION In the Magistrate Court of DeKalb County State of Georgia Civil Action No. ++23FM05837++ To: Kata Carr Address Unknown Caron Lemon, Plaintiff vs. Keto Can- Defendant By Order for service by public ation dated 16th, day of December 2023, you are hereby notified that on 23rd, day of May, 2023, Caron Lem on filed suit against you for $TBD principal, $0.00 interest, and $0.00 attorney's fees. You are required to file with the Clerk of the Magistrate Court, and to serve upon plaintiff's attorney, Eric L. Jensen, an Answer in writing within sixty (60) days of the date of the Order for Publica tion. Witness the Honorable Mary McCall Cash, Judge of this Ma gistrate Court. This the 22nd day of February, 2024. Kimberly Brock, Clerk Magistrate Court of DeKalb County By Jules Flores Deputy Clerk For: Magistrate Court of DeKalb County DeKalb County Courthouse 556 N. McDonough Street, Decatur, Georgia 30030 350-483463 3/7,3/14.3/21.3/28 STATE OF GEORGIA SUPERIOR COURT OF DEKALB COUNTY ++CASE NO.: 23CV4348++ Beverly Jones-Hope v. Winston E. Nurse et al. NOTICE OF PUBLICATION To: Winston E. Nurse, individu ally and as trustee of the Cand ler Road Community Associ ation Trust. You are hereby advised that a Petition for Declaratory Judg ment was filed against you and others in the Superior Court of DeKalb County, Georgia on May 2, 2023. An Order for Ser vice by Publication was signed by the Honorable Gregory A. Adams, Judge of the Superior Court of Dekalb County, on February 16 , 2024. The Peti tion, if granted, will declare Pe titioner entitled to the excess proceeds from the foreclosure sale of the tract of real prop erty located at 1459 West Aus tin Road, Decatur, Georgia 30032 DeKalb County, Geor gia, as more fully described in the Petition. You are com manded to be and appear at the court in which the action is pending within thirty (30) days of the date of the Order for Ser vice Publication. You are fur ther commanded to file with the Clerk of the Superior Court of DeKalb County, and to serve upon Petitioner’s attorney, Gar rett A. Nail, Esq, Portnoy, Garner & Nail, LLC, 3350 Riverwood Parkway, Suite 460, Atlanta, GA 30339, an Answer to the Petition, and any other pleading you so desire, within thirty (30) days of this notice. 350-483464 3/7 IN THE MAGISTRATE COURT OF DEKALB COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA DEKALB COUNTY, GEORGIA, Petitioner, vs. 618 SIMONE WAY, STONE Mountain, GEORGIA 30087; DESCRIBED AS "ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 21 OF THE 18TH DIS TRICT, DEKALB COUNTY, GEORGIA, BEING LOT 3, BLOCK E, UNIT 4, AMBAS SADOR PARK SUBDMSION, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 59, PAGE 20, DEKALB COUNTY RECORDS, SAID PLAT BY THIS REFER ENCE BEING INCORPOR ATED HEREIN AND MADE A PART HEREOF FOR*A MORE COMPLETE DESCRIP TION. PORTFOLIO RECOV ERY ASSOCIATES LLC: DEKALB COUNTY TAX COM MISSIONER AND ALL PER SONS KNOWN OR UN KNOWN WHO CLAIM OR MIGIff CLAIM ADVERSELY TO ANY INTEREST IN THE DE SCRIBED PARCEL OF REAL PROPERTY, Respondents. CIVIL ACTION FILE NO. 23N60032 618 SIMONE WAY STONE MOUNTAIN, GEORGIA 30087 FINAL ORDER On October 24, 2023, Petition er filed its complaint-in-rem and summons. On November 16, 2023, the /is pendens was re corded in DeKalb County Su perior Court. Per Georgia law, the pleadings were posted on the property within 3 (three) days of the filing of the com plaint and more than 14 (four teen) days prior to the hearing.1 Additionally, a notice stating the date, time, and place of the hearing was pub lished in The Champion News paper, the legal organ of DeKalb County on December 7, 2023, and December 14, 2023. This matter was contin ued from the initial November 16, 2023, court date. Respond ents were properly served with notice pursuant to Georgia law. None of the Respondents filed an answer or attended the November 16, 2023, Decem ber 21, 2023, or January I 8, 2024, hearings. Clark E. Cand ler, II of the DeKalb County Law Department represented the Petitioner. FINDINGS OF FACT The Petitioner conducted a proper property title search and Denise C. Morgan was identi fied as the owner. This prop erty is located in unincorpor ated DeKalb County, Georgia, at 618 Simone Way, Stone Mountain, Georgia 30087, Par cel Id. No.: 18 021 04 020. This property is in a state of dis repair as follows: (1) The property has become a blighting influence on the neighborhood. The un_seeured structure allows for the unau thorized entry of persons and represents a health and safety hazard to the community. (2) Violations of the DeKalb County Code include failure to: (a) repair the roof, structural walls, windows and doors, (b) remove open storage of trash and debris throughout the prop- erty and on the exterior grounds, and (c) cut and re move excessive overgrown grass, among others. CONCLUSIONS OF LAW Based on the evidence presen ted, the Court FINDS the fol lowing: The law allows for the abate ment procedure to apply to res idential and commercial proper ties where there exists an en- dangerment to the public health or safety as a result ofunsanit- ary or unsafe conditions to those persons residing or working in the vicinity. The DeKalb County Code Enforcement Officer testi fied that the subject property is a health and safety haz.ard. After consideration of the pho tographs entered into evidence and testimony given, this Court finds that the subject property is unsecured and poses a danger to the citizens of the county. Accordingly, the Re spondents are hereby ORDERED to demolish the home to the foundation, re move open storage of trash and debris, and all debris from the property within thirty (30) days of the entry of this Order. If the Respondent full to com ply with this Order, Petitioner may cause such property to be demolished, remove the open storage of trash and debris, cut and maintain the grass and weeds below I2 inches, among others. Such abatement action shall commence within 270 days after the expiration of thirty (30) days as set forth above. Any time during which action by the Petitioner is pro hibited by a court order issued pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 4 I- 2c13, or any other equitable re lief granted by a court of com petent jurisdiction, shall not be counted toward the 270 days in which such abatement action must commence. The Petition er shall cause to be posted on the main entrance of the build ing, dwelling, or structure a placard on or after the 31st day with the following words: "This building is unfit for hu man habitation or commercial, industrial, or business use and docs not comply with the ap plicable codes or has been ordered secured to prevent its- use in connection with drug crimes or constitutes an endan- germent to public health or safety because of unsanitary or unsafe conditions. The use or occupation of this building is prohibited and unlawful." The placard may be removed once all work is completed to bring the property into compli ance with the DeKalb County Code. All work must comply with the applicable codes and regulations. Thirty (30) days after mailing this Order, the Pe titioner shall re-inspect the property for compliance. This Order shall be posted on the property and advertised in The Champion Newspaper. All costs shall constitute a lien against the property including all court costs, appraisal fees, administrative costs, advertise ment costs, attorney's fees, and all other costs necessarily as sociated with this complaint-in-rem ac tion. The estimated costs to de molish and secure the home, remove op n storage of trash and debris, remove open stor age of trash.and debris, cutand maintain high grass and weeds below 12 inches, shaU notex- ceed $24,402.00 (twenty-four thousand four humired and two dollars). This Court further grants per mission to the Petitioner to maintain grass and weeds on the property below twelve (12) inches and to remove all open storage of trash and debris with the costs of such work to be charged via a lien on the real property. The Petitioner shall confirm with the Georgia Power officials to ensure that the utilit ies are cut off and capped at thp cfrppt SO ORDERED, this 21st day of February, 2024. Judge ONeal Magistrate-Court of DeKalb County Stone Mountain Judi cial Circuit ++23N00032/618 SIMONE WAY STONE MOUNTAIN, GEOR GIA 30087/FINAL ORDER++ 350-483465 3/7 IN THE MAGISTRATE COURT OF DEKALB COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA DeKalb County, Georgia, Petitioner, vs. 5439 Highfield Dr, Stone Moun tain, GA 30088; described as "All that tract or pace! of land lying and being in Land Lot 19 of the 18th District, DeKalb County, Georgia, being Lot 13, Block A, Whisperwood Subdivi sion, Unit II, as per plat recor ded at Plat Book 54, Page 12, DeKalb County Records, which plat is incorporated herein for a more complete description, and being improved property known as 5439 Highland Drive, ac cording to the present system of numbering houses in DeKalb County, Georgia. GEORGIA POWER AND ALL PERSONS KNOWN OR UNKNOWN WHO CLAIM OR MIGHT CLAIM AD VERSELY TO ANY INTEREST IN THE DESCRIBED PARCEL OF REAL PROPERTY, Respondents. CIVIL ACTION FILE NO. 23N00031 5439 Highfield Dr Stone Mountain, Georgia 30088 Parcel Id. No. 1801901 010 FINAL ORDER On October 24, 2023, Petition er filed its complaint-in-rem and summons. On November 8, 2023, the !is pendens was recorded in DeKalb County Su perior Court. Per Georgia law, the .pleadings were posted on the property within.3 (three) days of the filing of the complaint and more than 14 (fourteen) days prior to the hearing. 1 Addition ally, a notice suiting the date, time, and place of the hearing was published in The Champi on Newspaper, the legal organ of DeKalb County on Decem ber 7, 2023, and December 14, 2023. This matter was contin ued from the initial November 16, 2023, court date. Respond ents were properly served with notice pursuant to Georgia law. None of the Respondents filed an answer or attended the November 16, 2023, Decem ber 21, 2023, or January 18, 2024, hearings. Angela D. Af- flick of the DeKalb County Law Department represented the Petitioner. FINDINGS OF FACT The Petitioner conducted a property title search and Gayle:D. Gorden and Aris H. Gorden were identified as the owners. This property is loc ated in unincorporated DeKalb County, Georgia, at 5439 High field Drive, Stone Mountain, Georgia 30088, Parcel Id. No.: 18 019 01 010. This property is in a state of disrepair as follows: (1) The unsecured home and swimming pool must be demol ished. They have become a blighting influence on the neighborhood. These unse cured locations allow for the unauthorized entry of persons. The swimming pool and its cov er contain water and repres ents a health and safety haz ard. (2) Other violations of the DeKalb County Code include failure to: (a) remove open stor- age of trash and debris throughout the property and on the exterior grounds, (b) cut and remove excessive overgrown grass, and (c) fail ure to ensure fencing around the entire facility, among oth ers. CONCLUSIONS OF LAW Based on the evidence presen ted, the Court FINDS the fol lowing: The law allows for the abate ment procedure to apply to reside tial and commercial properties where there exists an endangerment to the public health or safety as a result of unsanitary or unsafe condi tions to those persons residing or working in the vicinity. The DeKalb County Code Enforce ment Officer testified that the subject property is a health and safety hazard. After consideration of the pho tographs entered into evidence and testimony given, this Court finds that the subject property is unsecured ,and poses a danger to the citizens of the county. Accordingly, the Respondents are hereby ORDERED to de molish the home to the founda tion and. the swimming pool, remove open storage of trash .and debris, and all debris from the property within thirty (30) days of the entry of this Order. If the Respondent fails to com ply with this Order, Petitioner may cause such property to be demolished, remove the open storage of trash and debris, cut and maintain the grass and weeds below 12 inches, among others. Such abatement action shall commence within 270 days after the expiration of thirty (30) days as set forth above. Any time during which action by the Petitioner is pro hibited by a court order issued pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 41-2- 13, or any other equitable relief granted by a court of compet ent jurisdiction, shall not be counted toward the 270 days in which such abatement action must commence. The Petition er shall cause to be posted on the main entrance of the build ing, dwelling, or structure a placard on or after the 31st day.with the following words: "This building is unfit for hu man habitation or commercial, industrial, or business use and does not comply with the ap plicable codes or has been ordered secured to prevent its use in connection with drug crimes or constitutes an endan germent to public health or safety because of unsanitary or unsafe conditions. The use or occupation of this building is prohibited and unlawful." The placard may be removed once all work is completed to bring the property into compli ance with the DeKalb County Code. All work must comply with the applicable codes and regulations. Thirty (30) days after mailing this Order, the Pe titioner shall re-inspect the property for compliance. This.Order shall -be posted on the property and advertised in The Champion Newspaper. All costs shall constitute a lien against the property including all court costs, appraisal fees, administrative costs, advertise ment costs, attorney's fees, and all other costs necessarily as sociated with this complaint-in-rem ac tion. The estimated costs to de molish and secure the home, swimming pool, remove open storage of trash and debris, re move open storage of trash and debris, cut and maintain high grass and weeds below 12 inches, shall not exceed $35,850.00 (thirty-five thou sand eight hundred and fifty dollars). This Court further grants per mission to the Petitioner to maintain grass and weeds on the property below twelve (12) inches and to remove all open storage of trash and debris with the costs of such work to be charged via a lien on the real property. The Petitioner shall confirm with the Georgia Power officials to ensure that the utilit ies are cut off and capped at the street. SO ORDERED, this 14th day of