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the front passenger com partment area the following: a black bag containing three pistols, $500.00 cash, and a bottle containing three different types of pills. The three pistols are described as follows: a Keltec model P-11 pistol (serial number A5364); a Smith & Wesson model SW9VE pistol (serial number DWM1715); and a Smith & Wesson model SW380 pistol (serial number RAE5103). The trunk was also searched and an other bag was found that contained a set of scales, clear plastic baggies, and jars containing suspected marijuana. The scales and baggies are paraphernalia typically used in drug trans actions. A search of Mr. Allen’s person produced an other plastic baggie contain ing several white pills inside of his sock and an addition al $587.00 in cash ($257.00 from his right pants pocket and $330.00 from his left pants pocket). The pills found in the vehicle and on Mr. Allen’s person are suspected to be oxycodone weighing more than 1 gram. The marijuana found in the vehicle weighs more than 23 grams. The firearms and cash were ultimately seized by Officer McWhorter in Lamar County on March 10, 20201. The Defendant was charged with the follow ing offenses: Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Dis tribute; Possession of Mari juana (less than one ounce); Possession of Drug Related Objects; and Possession of a Controlled Substance. The Defendant has a criminal history involving previous narcotics charges. Claimants who may have an interest in said property are ROBERT JATAE ALLEN. Said property was used in violation of O.C.G.A. § 9-16-1 et. seq., and 16-13-49 et. seq. in that the item(s) was/were used to facilitate the posses sion, sale, and distribution of controlled substances and/or marijuana and/or are proceeds derived or real ized therefrom and that said item was used directly or indirectly used or intended for use in any manner to facilitate a violation of O.C.G.A. Title 16, or of the laws of the United States or of any State relating to marijuana/controlled sub stance which is punishable by imprisonment of more than one year, and or said property was found in close proximity to controlled sub stances and/or marijuana. You are further notified that you may file a claim within thirty (30) days of the second publication of this notice of seizure by sending a claim to the seiz ing law enforcement agency and to the District Attorney by certified mail, return receipt requested. J. Maxwell Smith, As sistant District Attorney, Towaliga Judicial Circuit, Georgia Bar No. 449968 (4-13)(2)(b) Notice of Seizure of Per sonal Property Pursuant to O.C.G.A § 9-16-1 et. seq., any party claiming an interest in the following property is hereby notified that the following property was seized by the undersigned agency in Lamar County, Georgia: ONE THOUSAND, THIRTY-TWO DOLLARS ($1,032.00) IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY. Conduct giving such rise to said seizure was as follows: On January 5, 2021, Lamar County deputies were conducting surveil lance on 1321 McCollum Road, Barnesville, Geor gia, and 257 Abbott Road, Barnesville, Georgia, due to anonymous complaints of drugs being sold at both locations. Sgt. Keith Kendrick witnesses a drug transaction take place between Tony Akins and a white male (purchaser). The transaction was allowed to end and thereafter, deputies stopped the vehicle being driven by the purchaser, who told the deputies that he had just purchased mari juana from Mr. Akins. The purchaser agreed to assist the deputies in a further investigation of Mr. Akins. The following day (Janu ary 6, 2021), a controlled drug transaction took place between Mr. Akins and a confidential informant (C/I) at 257 Abbott Raod, where Mr. Akins sold a quantity of marijuana to the C/I. On January 21, 2021, another controlled drug transac tion took place between Mr. Akins and a C/I also at 257 Abbott Road. Finally, on February 1, 2021, a third controlled drug transac tion took place between the C/I and Mr. Akins once again at 257 Abbott Road. On February 4, 2021, Sgt. Kendrick obtained a search warrant for the residence of Mr. Akins at 1321 McCollum Road. Suspected marijuana weighing more than one (1) pound was found in eleven (11) separate bags, which was contained in a duffle bag found in an outbuilding on the property. Some of the money used in the drug transactions was found on Mr. Akins’ person when he Heralti <Sa?ette Tuesday, April 13,2021 5B was arrested, along with $622.00 in cash. At the La mar County Detention Facil ity, Mr. Akins told the nurse that once he had bonded out of jail, he was “going to sell dope.” Previously, a C/1 told Sgt. Kendrick that Mr. Akins has a male friend who was given instructions that upon Akins’ arrest, the friend was to go and get Akins’ money that Akins kept buried in a secret location. On February 16, 2021, Sgt. Kendrick arrested on a probation violation and $410.00 in cash was found on his person. The total amount seized from Mr. Akins was $1,032.00 Mr. Akins has been convicted of the sale of cocaine in Lamar County, Georgia, in 2016. Claimants who may have an interest in said property is TONY AKINS. Said prop erty was used in violation of O.C.G.A. § 9-16-1 et. seq., and 16-13-49 et. seq. in that the item(s) was/were used to facilitate the possession, sale, and distribution of controlled substances and/ or marijuana and/or are proceeds derived or real ized therefrom and that said item was used directly or indirectly used or intended for use in any manner to facilitate a violation of O.C.G.A. Title 16, or of the laws of the United States or of any State relating to marijuana/controlled sub stance which is punishable by imprisonment of more than one year, and or said property was found in close proximity to controlled sub stances and/or marijuana. You are further notified that you may file a claim within thirty (30) days of the second publication of this notice of seizure by sending a claim to the seiz ing law enforcement agency and to the District Attorney by certified mail, return receipt requested. J. Maxwell Smith, As sistant District Attorney, Towaliga Judicial Circuit, Georgia Bar No. 449968 (4-13)(2)(b) In the Superior Court of Lamar County State of Georgia In re the name change of: Will Ryan Suggs, Petitioner Case Number 21B-105-F Notice of Petition to Change Name of Adult Will Ryan Suggs filed a petition in the Lamar County Superior Court on March 22, 2021, to change the name from: Will Ryan Suggs to Rin Suggs. Any interested party has the right to appear in this case and file objections within 30 days after the Petition was filed. This the 22nd day of March, 2021. Will Suggs, 302 Founders Dr., Barnesville, GA 30204. /s/ Danielle Lindsey, Deputy Clerk. (3-30)(4)(p) Republican Party to Hold Caucus and County Conven tion On Saturday, April 17, 2021, at 9:00 a.m., the Lamar County Republican Party will convene Precinct Caucuses to elect Delegates and Alternate Delegates to the Lamar County Republi can Party Convention. The County Convention will convene at 10:00 a.m. on April 17, 2021, at the same location for the purpose of electing county party officers and Delegates and Alternates to the Congres sional District Convention and the State Convention. Additionally, the Convention will conduct all other busi ness as necessary. Both the Precinct Cau cuses and County Conven tion will be held at the Lamar County Courthouse, 326 Thomaston St, Barnes ville, Georgia. The County Convention will convene at 10:00 a.m.. All Lamar County residents who are legally registered to vote and believe in the principles of the Republican Party are urged to participate in this process. The Third Congressional District Convention will con vene on Saturday, May 15, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. Newnan, Georgia. The District Convention will be electing officers for the district and State Committee mem bers for the next biennial. Delegates and Alternates will be required to pay a fee, which is to cover the cost of the District Convention. The Georgia Republican Party State Convention will convene at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, June 4, 2021, in a location to be determined and will elect state party of ficers for the next biennial, in addition to conducting all other business as neces sary. Delegates and Alternates will be required to pay a fee, which is to cover the cost of the State Convention . For further informa tion contact Ashley Gilles, Chairman of the Lamar County Republican Party, at 770-557-9277, or via email at ashley.n.gilles@gmail.com (3-23)(4)(p) In the Superior Court of Lamar County State of Georgia David Frederick Johnson, Petitioner v. Joe Louis Jordan, and all persons unknown who claim or might claim adversely to the petition ers’ title to all that tract or parcel of land lying and being in land lot 124 of the 7th land district of Lamar County, Georgia, containing 8.978 acres, as shown in that warranty deed of re cord in deed book 138, page 155, Lamar County Superior Court records, Defendants Civil Action File No. 20B- 163F Notice of Publication To: Joe Louis Jordan, or his heirs-at-law, and any other interested parties: You are hereby notified that the above-styled action was filed against you in said Court on April 15, 2020, and that by reason of an Order of the Special Master duly appointed in this action by the Honorable William A. Fears, Judge of the Lamar County Superior Court, you are hereby commanded and required to file with the Clerk of said Court and serve upon John P. Joiner, Petitioner’s attorney, whose mailing address is P.O. Box 1002, Griffin, GA 30224, an Answer to the Petition within the statutory time allowed. Witness the Honorable William A. Fears, Judge of said Court. This the 2nd day of April, 2021. John P. Joiner, Attorney for Petitioner, 124 North Hill Street, Griffin, GA 30223. 770-227-8929. (4-6)(4)(p) Public notice of the public hearing and request for public comment on the State of Georgia’s proposed Annual Action Plan for FFY 2021, the 4th year of the 2018-2022 Consolidated Plan The State of Georgia will host a public hearing and webinar to present its proposed Action Plan for FFY 2021, the 4th year of the five-year 2018-2022 Consoli dated Plan. The Annual Action Plan indicates how anticipated funds received from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will be implemented from July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022 for the following programs: Community Develop ment Block Grant (CDBG), Community Development Block Grant Disaster Relief (CDBG-DR), Emergency So lutions Grant (ESG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), Housing Opportu nities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA), and the National Housing Trust Fund (NHTF) Programs. The Plan provides strate gies and investments of resources to address hous ing and community develop ment needs, barriers to fair housing, and lead-based paint hazards. The Plan in cludes all records of citizen participation/consultation. The State of Georgia en courages all of its residents, sub-recipients and grantees, public agencies, and other interested parties to attend this public hearing and/ or webinar and submit any written comments to the agency. The public comment period for the Plan is open from April 1 through May 15, 2021. The public hearing webinar will be held on Wednesday, April 28 from 2:00-3:00 PM. To participate in the webinar please email HUDPLanning@dca.ga.gov to ask to receive the regis tration link Copies of the proposed plan and supporting data may be downloaded for free at https://www.dca.ga.gov/ node/4566 To request copies of the proposed Plan or copies of data used: By email: HUDPlanning® dca.ga.gov By mail: Georgia Depart ment of Community Affairs, ATTN: Samanta Carvalho, Office of Community Hous ing Development, 60 Ex ecutive Park South, Atlanta, Georgia 30329 DCA is prepared to pro vide appropriate language services for non-English- speaking (LEP) individuals. Spanish, Chinese, Korean, and/or Vietnamese inter preters can be made avail able upon request. Please identify any language servic es needed 10 days prior to the public hearing, includ ing in which language(s) such services are required. Translation of the notice and interpretation services for this event are available upon request. Traduccion de la notifi- cacion y servicios de inter- pretacion para este evento estan disponibles a pedido. DCA complies with Title II of the Americans with Dis abilities Act of 1990 and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Individuals with disabilities who may need auxiliary aids or special modification to participate in the public comment process should call (404) 679-0567 or email HUDPlanning@dca.ga.gov Individuals seeking rea sonable accommodations or with specific ADA needs should email fairhousing@ dca.ga.gov. Visit https://dca. ga.gov/fairhousing for more information. (4-13)(b) CENTRAL GEORGIA ELECTRIC MEMBERSHIP CORPORATION ANNOUNC ES ITS UNCLAIMED CAPITAL CREDIT CHECKS FOR 2020 CGEMC is a not-for-profit organization. This means any excess revenue, after covering operating costs, is returned to our customer- owners in the form of a capital credit check (based on each customer-owner’s energy use). In December 2020, CGEMC issued capital credit refund checks. However, some of the refund checks issued were returned by the U.S. Postal Service as “undeliverable.” A list of the names of these custom er-owners can be found by visiting our website, www. cgemc.com, or by viewing the list at our corporate office, located at 923 S. Mulberry Street, Jackson, GA 30233. If you know the correct address of these individuals or have any helpful infor mation, please contact our office or notify the custom er-owner to contact us as soon as possible by calling 770-775-7857 or 1-800-222- 4877. (4-13)(b) You are hereby notified that a petition was filed in the Magistrate Court of Lamar County to foreclose a lien for all amounts owed. If the lien is foreclosed, a court shall order the sale of the vehicle to satisfy the debt. Anyone with an ownership interest in this vehicle(s) may file an answer to this petition on or before April 21, 2021. Answer forms may be found in the Magistrate Court Clerk’s office located at 121 Roberta Dr. Barnesville, Ga. 30204. Frank’s Automotive Service And Towing 132 Old 41 Hwy Barnesville, Ga. 30204(770)358-4456. 2013 Nissan Altima 1N4AL3AP4DC128373; 2015 Honda Accord 1HGCT1B- 71FA015762. (4-6)(2)(b) SALE UNDER POWER PUBLIC NOTICE FORECLOSURES CONTAINED IN DEED TO SECURE DEBT GEORGIA, LAMAR COUNTY: By virtue of the power and authority contained in a certain Deed to Secure Debt, and under the power of sale contained therein, executed by BARRY KELSO AND ZACHARY HICKS to TRUE CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST, INC., dated June 11, 2015, and recorded in Deed Book 876, pages 111-112, in the Clerk’s Office, Supe rior Court, Lamar County, Georgia, the undersigned will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the Courthouse door in the City of Barnesville, Lamar County, Georgia, between the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in May, 2021, the following described property, to-wit: All that tract or parcel of land, lying and being in the City of Barnesville, Lamar County, Georgia, and being designated as “Parcel 1” on a plat of property prepared for Mary R. Perdue, Irene R. Lindsey and T. R. Bush, which plat is dated Novem ber 7, 1961, and was pre pared by Griffin Eng. & Mfg. Co., C.E., Griffin, Georgia, and recorded in Plat Book 4, page 21, Clerk’s Office, Su perior Court, Lamar County, Georgia, and bounded, now or formerly, as follows: North by Eugene B. Harvey; East by Mill Street; South by Mary R. Perdue (Tract No. 2 on said plat); and West by an old abandoned road. The indebtedness secured by said Deed to Secure Debt has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebted ness as and when due and in the manner provided in the note and Deed to Secure Debt. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all ex penses of this sale, as pro vided in the Deed to Secure Debt and by law, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given) and the balance, if any, to be paid over to the party or parties entitled thereto. Said property will be sold and conveyed subject to any and all unpaid ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), assessments, liens, zoning ordinances, restrictions, easements, and matters of record superior to the Deed to Secure Debt first set out above, if any. To the best knowledge and belief of the under signed, the party in pos session of the property is BARRY KELSO and ZACH ARY HICKS, or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 262 Mill Street, Barnes ville, Georgia 30204. The sale will be conduct ed subject (1) to confirma tion 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 Deed to Secure Debt. The name, address and telephone number of the individual who has full au thority to negotiate, amend or modify the terms of your promissory note or loan is as follows: TRUE CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST, INC., 679 Glendale Road, Scottsdale, Georgia 30079. This 22nd day of March, 2021. TRUE CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST, INC., as attorney in fact for BARRY KELSO and ZACHARY HICKS PASLEY, NUCE, MALLORY & DAVIS, ATTORNEYS P. O. DRAWER 832 THOMASTON GA 30286 (4-6) (4) (b) NOTICE OF FORECLO SURE SALE UNDER POWER LAMAR COUNTY, GEOR GIA Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by Charles Roberts and Susan Roberts to American Gen eral Financial Services. Inc. (DE), dated November 19, 2005, and recorded in Deed Book 552, Page 303, Lamar County, Georgia Records, subsequently modified by a Loan Modification Agree ment recorded January 4, 2010 in Book 722, Page 177 in the amount of Sixty-Two Thousand Six Hundred Eighty-Four and 01/100 ($62,684.01) Lamar County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, d/b/a Christiana Trust, not individually but as trustee for Pretium Mort gage Acquisition Trust by assignment recorded on February 17, 2021 in Book 1093 Page 44 in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Lamar County, Georgia Records, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of Sixty- Five Thousand Nine Hun dred Sixty-Three and 0/100 dollars ($65,963.00), with interest thereon as set forth therein, there will be sold at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the courthouse door of Lamar County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale on May 4, 2021, the following described property: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 125 of the 3rd Land Dis trict of Lamar County, Geor gia, consisting of 1.00 acre and being more particularly described as “Area: 1.00 acre; upon a certain plat of survey entitled “Property of James St. German & Patricia St. German” prepared by Kenneth E. Presley, Ga. RLS. No. 1327, dated Nov. 10, 1988, and recorded in Plat Book 10 Page 164, in the Office of the Clerk, Supe rior Court, Lamar County, Georgia. Together with all the tenements, hereditaments and appurtenances, with every privilege, right, title, interest and estate, rever sion, remainder and ease ment thereto belonging or in anywise appertaining. 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 indebted ness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Security Deed. The debt remaining in de fault, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in Security Deed and by law, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given). The entity having full au thority to negotiate, amend or modify all terms of the loan (although not required by law to do so) is: Selene Finance they can be con tacted at (877) 735-3637 for Loss Mitigation Dept, or by writing to 9990 Richmond Avenue, Suite 400 South, Houston, Texas 77042, to discuss possible alterna tives to avoid foreclosure. Said property will be sold subject to any out standing 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 inspec tion of the property, any assessments, liens, encum brances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above. To the best knowledge and belief of the under signed, the party in pos session of the property is Charles Roberts and Susan Roberts or tenant(s); and said property is more commonly known as 1843 Highway 36 East, Milner, GA 30257. The sale will be conduct ed subject to (1) confirma tion that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code (2) final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the security deed and (3) any right of re demption or other lien not extinguished by foreclosure. Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, d/b/a Chris tiana Trust, not individually but as trustee for Pretium Mortgage Acquisition Trust as Attorney in Fact for Charles Roberts and Susan Roberts. Brock & Scott, PLLC 4360 Chamblee Dun- woody Road Suite 310 Atlanta, GA 30341 404-789-2661 B&S file no.: 19-11675 (4-6) (4) (p) FOR RENT BARNESVILLE RENTALS, LLC 210 Taylor St. No vacancies at this time. Property Management Service Available Call 770-358-1011 (tf)(b) HELP WANTED CDL drivers needed for the Forsyth, GA area. Two years OTR experi ence required. Home daily. Shifts available are Sunday thru Thursday or Tuesday thru Satur day. Very competitive pay scale, insurance, vacation. Potential to earn $65k year. For immediate response con tact: charles.vanhoy@ aastransport.com or call 478-733-0643 and leave a message or stop by 10 Industrial Park Court in Forsyth, GA to pick up an application. (4-6) (2) (p) Experienced Meat Cutter wanted. Competitive salary and benefits. Full time. Freshway Market, Zebulon. (l-12)(tf)(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) We are looking for hard working experienced construction/laborer employees that pos sess responsibility & are reliable. Must be self-motivated & have a clean driving record. We offer competitive wages, paid vacation & holi days & a five to six day work week. For inquirers please contact Clint Hall at 770-946-3482 or send resume to All Pipeline TV Air Testing, Inc., 670 Hall Road, Hampton, GA 30228. (3-30) (4) (b) YARD SALES YARD SALE: 209 Mathews St. Fri. 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