Below is the OCR text representation for this newspapers page.

4B ®jje l)trali) <©a?£tt£ Tuesday, March 9,2021 undersigned. This the 16th day of Feb ruary, 2021. Stephen Brehaut, Per sonal Representative, 440 Trice Rd., Milner, GA 30257. (2-23) (4) (p) Georgia, Lamar County In Re: Estate of Frank M. Ogletree, Jr., deceased All creditors of the estate of Frank M. Ogletree, Jr., deceased, late of Lamar County, Georgia are hereby notified to render their de mands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment to me. This 16th day of Febru ary, 2021. W. Douglas Smith, Ex ecutor, 873 Thomaston St., Barnesville, GA 30204. (2-16) (4) (p) In the Probate Court of Lamar County State of Georgia In Re: Estate of Willie Mae Davis, deceased Estate No. 8816 Petition for Letters of Administration Notice To: All Interested Per sons and to whom it may concern: Darren Tyronne Davis has petitioned to be appointed administrators) of the estate of Willie Mae Davis deceased, of said county. (The petitioner has also applied for waiver of bond, waiver of reports, waiver of statements, and/ or grant of certain pow ers contained in O.C.G.A. § 53-12-261.) All interested persons are hereby noti fied 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 objec tions, and must be filed with this Court on or before March 15, 2021. Be Notified Further: All objections to the Petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections. All objec tions should be sworn to before a notary public or be fore a Probate Court Clerk, and filing fees must be ten dered 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. /s/Kathryn B. Martin, Judge of the Probate Court, 326 Thomaston St., Barnes ville, GA 30204. 770-358- 5155. (2-16) (4) (p) In the Probate Court of Lamar County State of Georgia In Re: Estate of William Thomas Smith, deceased Estate No. 8823 Petition for Letters of Administration Notice To: All Interested Per sons and to whom it may concern: Elizabeth Little Smith has petitioned to be appointed administrator(s) of the estate of William Thomas Smith deceased, of said county. (The petitioner has also applied for waiver of bond, waiver of reports, waiver of statements, and/ or grant of certain pow ers contained in O.C.G.A. § 53-12-261.) All interested persons are hereby noti fied 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 objec tions, and must be filed with this Court on or before March 15, 2021. Be Notified Further: All objections to the Petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections. All objec tions should be sworn to before a notary public or be fore a Probate Court Clerk, and filing fees must be ten dered 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. /s/Kathryn B. Martin, Judge of the Probate Court, 326 Thomaston St., Barnes ville, GA 30204. 770-358- 5155. (2-16)(4)(p) State of Georgia County of Lamar All creditors of the estate of W. Merrill Cauthen, deceased, late of Lamar County, Georgia, are hereby notified to render their de mands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 5th day of Feb ruary, 2021. Louise M. Cauthen, 199 Matthews Rd., Milner, GA 30257. (2-16)(4)(p) State of Georgia County of Lamar All creditors of the estate of Carolyn Deloris Reeves, deceased, late of Lamar County, Georgia, are hereby notified to render their de mands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 9th day of Feb ruary, 2021. Alice C. Moreland, Per sonal Representative, 276 Old. Hwy. 41, Barnesville, GA 30204. (2-16)(4)(p) State of Georgia County of Lamar All creditors of the estate of Randall K. Torbush, deceased, late of Lamar County, Georgia, are hereby notified to render their de mands 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 Feb ruary, 2021. Jennifer L. Gatehouse, Personal Representative, 2491 N. Hwy. 89, Unit 33, Ogden, UT 84404. (2-16) (4) (p) PUBLIC NOTICE JUVENILES In the Probate Court of Lamar County State of Georgia In Re: Estate of Syesha Denise Eley, minor Estate No. 8830 To: Unknown father You are hereby notified that Latoyia Sharae Eley has filed a Petition seeking to be appointed temporary guardian(s) of the above- named Minor. All objec tions to the Petition to the appointment of a temporary guardian or the appoint ment of the Petitioners) as temporary guardian(s), must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections, and be filed with this Court no later than fourteen (14) days after this notice is mailed, or ten (10) days after this notice is personally served upon you, or ten (10) days after the second publica tion 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 ten dered 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 guard ian files a timely objection to the creation of the tem porary guardianship, the Petition will be dismissed. If a natural guardian files an objection to the appoint ment of the Petitioners) as guardian(s), or if a parent who is not a natural guard ian files an objection to the Petition, a hearing on the matter shall be scheduled at a later date. If no objection State Licensed Defensive Driving & DUI Classes Call 770-358-0049 NEED ANSWERS? Are you facing an unplanned pregnancy? Free pregnancy test and other resources Our goal? To empower you to make a choice you can live with. www.pregnancycentermonroecounty.org The Pregnancy Center 1 3 N. Lee Street, Suite 2000 On the Square in Forsyth 478-994-3173 0PTI0NLINE.ORG South Oak Apartments 149 Cameron Circle Barnesville, GA 30204 770-358-7199 TDD# 1-800-255-0056 Applications Accepted at Site Office 4-6 Monday thru Friday 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments & Housing Choice Vouchers Accepted & This institution is an equal opportunity provider, and employer. is filed, a Petition may be granted without a hearing. /s/Kathryn B. Martin, Judge of the Probate Court, 326 Thomaston St., Barnes ville, GA 30204. 770-358- 5155. (3-9) (2) (p) In the Juvenile Court of Lamar County, State of Georgia In the Interest Of: E.R., Sex: M, DOB: 11/27/2020, Case#: 085-21J-010, Minor Child Notice of Publication To Keyanna Corley, Nathaniel Reed and all known or unknown putative fathers and to whom it may concern and anyone claim ing a parental interest in said child born to Keyanna Corley. You are notified that a Dependency action seeking custody was filed against you in said county on Febru ary 17, 2021 and by reason of an Order for Service by Publication dated March 3, 2021, you are hereby commanded and required to be and appear before the Lamar County Juvenile Court, Lamar County Court house, Barnesville, Georgia, on April 21, 2021 at 8:30 o’clock, a.m. for a hearing on said action and to serve an answer on Petitioner’s Attorney, Kent Lawrence, 423 S. Mulberry St., Jackson, GA 30233. You may obtain a copy of the petition by con tacting the Lamar County Juvenile Court Clerk. Witness, the Honorable Clerk of this Court. This the 4th day of March, 2021. /s/Kristen Kilchriss, Deputy Clerk, Lamar County Juvenile Court. (3-9) (4) (p) In the Juvenile Court of Lamar County State of Georgia In the Interest Of: L.L.N., Sex: F, DOB: 12/13/2020, Case#:085-21J-012, Minor Child Notice of Publication To James Eakin and all known or unknown puta tive fathers and to whom it may concern and anyone claiming a parental interest in said child born to Jessica Coffey You are notified that a Dependency action seeking custody was filed against you in said county on Febru ary 17, 2021 and by reason of an Order for Service by Publication dated February 17, 2021, you are hereby commanded and required to be and appear before the Lamar County Juvenile Court, Lamar County Court house, Barnesville, Georgia on April 21, 2021 at 8:30 o’clock a.m. for a hearing on said action and to serve an answer on Petitioner’s At torney, Kent Lawrence, 423 S. Mulberry Street, Jackson, GA 30233. You may obtain a copy of the petition by con tacting the Lamar County Juvenile Court Clerk. Witness, the Honorable Clerk of this Court This the 17th day of Feb ruary, 2021. /s/Kristen Kilchriss, Deputy Clerk, Lamar County Juvenile Court. (2-23)(4)(p) In the Superior Court of Lamar County, State of Georgia Rosa Maria Huijon, Plaintiff vs. Mitchell Bernard Lewis, Defendant Case No. 21B-058-W Order of Publication By order for service by publication date the 17th day of February, 2021, you are hereby notified that on the 9th day of February, 2021, Rosa Maria Huijon filed suit against you for sole custody of minor child. You are hereby required to file with the Clerk of Superior Court and to serve upon plaintiff’s attorney, Ja son Kesser, 7171 Jonesboro Road, Suite 200-A, Morrow, GA 30260, an answer in writ ing within sixty days of the first day of publication. Witness, the Honorable Thomas Wilson, Judge of this Superior Court. Jason Kesser, Attorney for Plaintiff, GA Bar No. 416548, 7171 Jonesboro Road, Suite 200-A, Morrow, GA 30260, 404-273-3169. (2-23)(4)(p) PUBLIC NOTICE MISC NOTICE OF SEIZURE AND FORFEITURE STATE OF GEORGIA VS. Case No. 20B-464-W A 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe VIN 1GNEC- 13Z73R103727. On or about October 26, 2020, on and around Veteran’s Parkway in Barnesville, Lamar County, Georgia, officers of the Barnesville Police Depart ment seized the above- listed property. At the date and time of the seizure James Clay Davis, was in possession of the said vehicle. Defendant was the driver of the above- described vehicle when it was stopped for traffic viola tions by law enforcement officers with the Barnesville Police Department on and around Veteran’s Parkway in Barnesville, Lamar County, Georgia. A probable cause search of the said ve hicle yielded a quantity of methamphetamine along with drug related objects. Defendant was also found to have prior felony drug arrests and convictions. The above-listed property was used or intended for use, directly or indirectly, to facilitate a violation of Geor gia’s controlled substance laws in Lamar County, Georgia, punishable by imprisonment for more than one year and was found in proximity to a quantity of methamphetamine. NOTICE The owners of the property described above and persons, corporations, or other entities possessing any interest in the above property must file a claim as required by O.C.G.A. § 9-16- 11 within 30 days of the date of the second publication of this notice. All claims shall be served upon the State’s Attorney, Max Smith at 326 Thomaston Street, Barnes ville, Georgia, 30204, by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, return receipt requested. Such claim shall be signed by the owner or interest holder and shall provide the follow ing: Name and address of the claimant; a description of the claimant’s interest in the property; a description of the circumstances of how the claimant obtained an interest in the property and, to the best of the claimant’s knowledge, the date the interest was obtained and the name of the person or entity that transferred said interest to the claimant; the nature of the relationship between the claimant and the person who possessed the property at the time of the seizure; a copy of any documentation supporting the claim; and any addi tional facts supporting the claim. (3-2) (2) (b) NOTICE OF SALES AND USE TAX FOR EDUCATION AL PURPOSES ELECTION ON MARCH 16, 2021 1. Pursuant to a resolu tion adopted on November 9, 2020, by the Lamar Coun ty Board of Education (the “Board of Education”), the managing and controlling body of the Lamar County School District (the “School District”), and a call of elec tion issued by the Lamar County Board of Elections and Registration, as Election Superintendent, notice is hereby given as follows: 1% Educational Sales Tax Yes No Shall a one percent sales and use tax be imposed in the Lamar County School District for a period of time not to exceed twenty con secutive calendar quarters and for the raising of not more than $13,200,000 for the purpose of (a) retiring general obligation debt of the Lamar County School District previously incurred with respect to capital outlay projects and (b) acquisition, construction, equipping, renovations and improvements to existing school buildings, including the primary, elementary, middle, and high schools, maintenance facilities, fine arts center, and the central office; (c) acquisition of school buses, transporta tion vehicles and equip ment, and maintenance vehicles; and (d) the acquisition of any property, both real and personal, and equipment necessary in connection with the above described capital outlay projects, including computers and system- wide technology upgrades, athletic facilities and physi cal education equipment, textbooks, furnishings, band instruments, vocational equipment, and safety and security equipment?? 2. All qualified voters desiring to vote in favor of imposing the 1% sales Piedmont Woods 825 Piedmont Woods Circle Barnesville, GA 30204 770-358-7200 TDD# 1-800-255-0056 1& 2 Bedroom Apartments §300 security deposit and first month rent Applications Accepted at Office 12pm-2pm Monday thru Friday 1 & 2 bedroom Apartments Limited Rental Assistance Housing Choice Vouchers Accepted s™ This institution is an equal opportunity provider, and employer. and use tax for educational purposes (the “Educational Sales Tax”) shall vote “Yes” and all qualified voters opposed to levying the Educational Sales Tax shall vote “No.” 3. If more than one-half of the votes cast are in favor of imposing the Educational Sales Tax then such tax shall be imposed begin ning upon the termination of the Educational Sales Tax presently in effect and shall cease to be imposed on the earlier of (a) twenty calendar quarters after the Educational Sales Tax is imposed or (b) as of the end of the calendar quarter dur ing which the Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Revenue determines that the Educational Sales Tax will have raised revenues sufficient to provide to the Lamar County School Dis trict net proceeds equal to or greater than the amount specified as the maximum amount of net proceeds to be raised by the Education al Sales Tax. 4. The School District heretofore has issued its La mar County School District General Obligation Bonds, Series 2017 (together, the “Bonds”) for the purpose of financing certain capi tal outlay projects of the School District. If reimpo sition of the Educational Sales Tax is approved by the voters of Lamar County on March 16, 2021, proceeds to be received from the Educational Sales Tax of up to $13,200,000 shall be used to pay principal of and interest coming due on the Bonds. The School District may apply interest earnings or other funds available in the debt service account maintained for the outstand ing Bonds to assist in the retirement of the Bonds. All remaining funds from the Educational Sales Tax will be used to fund, (i) renova tions and improvements to existing school build ings, including the primary, elementary, middle, and high schools, maintenance facilities, fine arts center, and the central office; (ii) acquisition of school buses, transportation ve hicles and equipment, and maintenance vehicles; (iii) acquisition of computers and system-wide technol ogy upgrades; (iv) upgrades and renovations to athletic facilities and physical edu cation equipment; and (v) textbooks, furnishings, band instruments, vocational equipment, and safety and security equipment. 5. The last day to register to vote in the election is Tuesday, February 16, 2021. Anyone desiring to register may do so by applying in person at the voter registra tion office located at 408 Thomaston Street, Suite D, Barnesville, Georgia, 30204, or by any other method authorized by the Georgia Election Code. 6. The election will be held on Tuesday, March 16, 2021. The polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. This , 2020. Lamar County Board of Elections and Registra tion, as Election Superinten dent By: (2-2) (6) (b) Special Election to Fill Va cancy in the Office of Chief Magistrate Judge Notice is hereby given that, in accordance with O.C.G.A. § 21-5-540, a Special Election shall be held in Lamar County, Georgia to fill the unexpired term in the office of Chief Magistrate Judge caused by the death of Karen Rhyne Jackson Henson. The special elec tion will be held on Tues day, March 16, 2021. All persons who are not registered to vote and who desire to vote in the Special Election may register to vote through the close of business on Tuesday, Febru ary 16, 2021. Early voting will be held Monday, Febru ary 22, 2021 through Friday, March 12, 2021 at the Lamar County Board of Elections and Registration Office located at 408 Thomaston Street, Suite D, Barnesville, GA 30204 from 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. until 5 p.m. All polling precincts will be open at 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. on Election Day. This the 26 the day of January, 2021. Anita Reid, Elections Supervisor, Lamar County Board of Elections and Reg istration. (2-2)(6)(b) Call 770-358-NEWS to place your ad. BARNESVILLE RENTALS, LLC 210 Taylor St. No vacancies at this time. Property Management Service Available Call 770-358-1011 (tf)(b) FOR RENT: Beautiful upstairs 1BR/1BA apart ment in Redbone Com munity. Like new. HVAC, laundry access. $650 includes electricity. Six month minimum lease, references, one month rent deposit required. For more information, contact kjmanderson5@ gmail.com. (2-16)(4)(p) Experienced Meat Cutter wanted. Competitive salary and benefits. Full time. Freshway Market, Zebulon. (l-12)(tf)(b) Hiring for Grading Labor er, drug-free workplace. Please apply in person, 101 Blanton Rd., Griffin. Online info.rockitsandan- dgravel@gmail.com. 770- 229-1160. Rock-lt Sand & Gravel. (2-16)(4)(b) Now Hiring: Seeking ex perienced maintenance technician for apartment community. Minimum three years experience required. Pay based on experience and skill level. Complete appli cation on-site, Mon-Fri 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at St. George’s Court, lo cated at 110 N. 10th Str., Griffin, GA 30223. Call 770-229-5405 to schedule an appointment. (2-16) (4) (b) Deli help wanted. Cooks & servers. Full-time and part-time positions avail able. Freshway Market, Zebulon. (3-2)(tf)(b) Produce help wanted. Part-time. Freshway Mar ket, Zebulon. (3-2)(tf)(b) Truck Driver/Heavy Equipment Operator Lamar County Board of Commissioners Lamar County is actively seeking qualified candi dates for the position of Truck Driver/Heavy Equipment Operator. This position is respon sible for operating a variety of heavy equip ment to assist in County road and infrastructure maintenance activ ity. Candidate should have knowledge of road construction and infra structure maintenance activities; operation of a variety of vehicles and heavy equipment including motor graders, bulldozers, front loaders and backhoes. Qualifica tions: Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school educa tion, or a combination of education, experience, and skills that meet the prerequisites of the posi tion, usually 3 to 5 years. Must have GED or High School Diploma. The applicant must be able to pass a drug test and background check. The applicant must have a valid Georgia Driver’s Li cense, Class B or equiva lent CDL. Applications and full job description may be obtained at the Lamar County Board of Commissioner’s Office, 408 Thomaston Street, Barnesville, Georgia 30204 or www.lamar- countyga.com. This position will remain open until filled. Lamar Piedmont Pines 925 Willow Wind Circle Barnesville, GA 30204 770-358-4281 TDD# 1-800-255-0056 1& 2 Bedroom Apartments $300 security deposit and first month rent Applications Accepted at Office 2pm-4pm Monday thru Friday 1 & 2 bedroom Apartments s Limited Rental Assistance (5^- Housing Choice Vouchers Accepted =” This institution is an equal opportunity provider, and employer.