Advance 10-2-24 by The Advance

“I am, in every moment, capable of mustering the strength to survive again.”

- Michele Rosenthal

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Free Water, Food, Ice

Several distribution points are set up throughout the area to provide residents with free water, food, ice, and tarps. These points are -- Montgomery County: the resources are available at the Montgomery County High School (100 Faye D. Brewer St. in Mt. Vernon) and First Baptist Church Mt. Vernon (120 South Railroad Ave.); Wheeler County: Wheeler County Community Center (3318 GA HWY 126 in Alamo), Glenwood City Hall (96 NW Third Ave.), and Sardis Baptist Church (2263 GA HWY 126 in Glenwood); Toombs County: Toombs Central Elementary School (172 N Toombs Central Rd. in Lyons), 1601 U.S. Hwy 1 North in Lyons, Oaks Baptist Church (920 NW Broad St. in Lyons), and Vidalia Church of God (401 Adams St. in Vidalia).

Debris Pickup

Toombs County residents may place their storm debris in piles next to the rightof-way to be picked up by an outside contractor.

Burn Ban

Treutlen and Toombs Counties have declared a countywide burn ban, and Montgomery and Wheeler Counties continue to encourage residents to avoid burning debris.

By Amber Lanier Nagle

The sun came up on Friday morning and revealed a land torn asunder. Helene had ripped across the region overnight, rocking homes, blowing off rooftops, smashing windows, toppling trees and destroying the power grid like a wrecking ball smashing through brick walls.

Help Is On The Way Rebuilding Together

By Makaylee

Staff Writer mrandolphadvance@gmail.com

Hurricane Helene left the area completely devastated after severe winds and tornadoes ravaged the area. Yet, in the midst of darkness, Altamaha EMC is helping to light the way to begin rebuilding the area, as they assure help is on the way.

“This is a disaster like this area has never seen before,” Altamaha EMC Manager of Marketing and Communications Tammye Vaughn emphasized. “Our system was totally destroyed. We did not have a single meter on our system that had electricity.”

She continued, “It’s not just us – Canoochee

Safe and sound in Northwest Georgia, I saw the devastation on the news. My calls weren’t connecting. I pulled up the outage map on Canoochee EMC’s website and gasped at the numbers and shaded regions on the graphic. I worried about my mother, my people, and my friends living in Toombs, Tattnall, Montgomery Counties and beyond. I finally reached my cousin, Renee Lively.

“I’ve never seen anything like this in my life,” Renee texted back. A few minutes later, she drove across the Ohoopee bridge to my mother’s home to make sure Mom was okay. She texted me, “Aunt Wanda is fine,” bringing my siblings and me a swell of relief and gratitude. Renee was not the only one who

EMC to the east of us; Excelsior EMC in the Metter and Statesboro area; Little Ocmulgee EMC in Wheeler – were destroyed.”

Realizing the incredible scope of destruction as a result of Helene’s wrath, the cooperative began quick work to bring as much manpower to the area as possible to begin rebuilding the damaged system and restore power. This influx of manpower requires an incredible amount of infrastructure to support the hundreds of workers.

“We all have more people than even the site can house right now. We are bringing in people continuously. Every hour it changes – so, housing

them is a problem; feeding them is a problem,” Vaughn continued. Altamaha EMC, Canoochee EMC, and Little Ocmulgee EMC came together and sought help for the daunting task. “We hired a company called Storm Services, and they specialize in natural disasters. Whether it’s hurricanes, tornadoes, ice storms, mudslides, whatever it is – they go to these areas

that are devastated. They have tents with cots that sleep people; they provide three meals a day; they have trailers with showers and shave stations. They do their laundry, too,” she explained.

According to Storm Services Site Manager Ben Hopkins, a team of 18 crew members work to help provide food service, fuel showers, sleeping arrangements, and restrooms to linemen

who have come into the area to help EMC. “It’s a mini city – a base camp,” he remarked. “We park you, feed you, provide a shower, do your laundry, and give you a place to sleep.” Hopkins noted that sleeping tents are air conditioned and have power, as the company uses generators to make the site as comfortable as possible.

Please see EMC page 2A

Please see Amber page 2A

HOT SHOWER - Ben Hopkins, Site Manager for Storm Services, oversees the base of operations located at the Vidalia Municipal Airport and a crew of 18 staff that provide essential services such as hot showers, laundry and hot meals for the linemen that have come to restore electrical service for this area.

Tammye Vaughn, Marketing and Communications Director for Altamaha EMC

Randolph

CLEARING TRANSMISSION LINES – Georgia Transmission is using helicopters to cut trees off transmission lines. Saws hang from these helicopters and cut limbs and other debris off the lines.

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He stressed the importance of these types of camps in the midst of disaster, as linemen and workers are away from their homes and families for a week or longer, making the comfort of a hot meal and somewhere to sleep very impactful.

“The linemen are the most important part of the rebuilding process, and it takes a lot of people to support these workers,” Hopkins shared.

He also stressed the rarity of finding communities with the ability to provide as large a space as the airport and fairgrounds for the site. “For the airport to have a place to put this many bucket trucks is very rare,” Hopkins emphasized.

“The city has been very gracious to let us use this

space. We are proud to be here to help, and we thank EMC for allowing us to come.”

According to Vaughn, the decision to place the site at the airport happened quickly on Friday morning, September 27. “The morning after the storm, [Altamaha EMC General Manager] George [McLendon] was trying to figure out where do we put these people and had an idea to put them at the closed runway at the airport. A few hours later, [Georgia Power Manager] Greg Hudgins chased [Vidalia Mayor] Doug Roper down – he actually by chance just pulled him over at our building and I saw them there talking. They came in, and that’s what Greg had wanted – we were all thinking the same thing,” she recalled.

Both companies made the decision to set up camp

at opposite ends of the location, as Georgia Power is housing around 750 linemen in their disaster relief camp and Altamaha EMC is housing crews from all over Georgia and other states at the Storm Services site.

One of the most popular aspects of the site is the meal service. Three chefs onsite cook for the linemen each day. “They receive a hot breakfast, a boxed lunch so that they can stay on the job sites, and a hot dinner,” Hopkins added.

“And it’s not hot dogs and hamburgers – we provide two proteins and vegetables.” One night, the workers were treated to steak and shrimp.

These accommodations have not only made linemen more comfortable in their time within

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checked in on Mom that day. Daniel, a neighbor across the highway, had walked over in the first few minutes of daylight. Wayne Hall made his way over there, too, that morning. This checking in on one another is the way of my people — neighbors, friends, family members and loved ones rushing over to help because they care.

Again, here in the high country of the Peach State, the storm spared us, though flooding prevented me from leaving my home for a few hours on Friday.

On Saturday, as I drove southward to Atlanta, I saw a beautiful sight. Dozens, if not hundreds, of power utility trucks streamed down the interstate heading south in a convoy. The trucks from several different states brought tears to my eyes — that in this day and age, as the majority of people and lawmakers can’t seem to work together and get anything done, that power companies and line workers are a different breed that work together for the greater good, all year long. It’s what they do.

These teams carry specialized equipment to

weather-ravaged regions, but they also take the expertise and grit needed to face down damaged infrastructure and unpredictable conditions. These teams roll toward the devastation.

I have interviewed linemen before.

“During outages, a lot of people don’t understand that there is a protocol involved in troubleshooting and repair work,” a lineman told me a few years ago. “No matter how angry or upset a customer is, we have to follow proper safety protocol, because at the end of the day, we do not want to jeopardize anyone’s life.”

“We can’t just ride out somewhere and reconnect a cable,” he added.

“We have to ride it out and make sure that it isn’t resting on the ground somewhere before we re-energize the line. We have to put our eyes on it because that’s the safe way to do it. It would be horrible if we simply reconnected a line and a child was down the road touching the line on the ground. Most people don’t think about that, but we do.”

I asked him about how he felt about leaving his family to travel out of town.

“When we need them, they come here and help us, and when they need us, we go there and help them,” he told me. “It’s neighbors helping neighbors.”

With thousands of homes without electricity, it will take a long time to restore power to the rural areas of Georgia, and this will be a difficult time for the broken-hearted residents dealing with the trauma of the storm.

“Hang on! The cavalry is coming! Help is on the way!” I whispered to myself on Saturday, as I saw the utility trucks racing down the interstate. I waved at some of the drivers and blew kisses to others, because in my book, they are heroes — superheroes, really.

As in other natural disasters, I’m reminded of a quote by Mr. Rogers:

“When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’” It’s true, there are so many helpers among us, and these helpers — friends, family, neighbors, linemen, food pantry workers, etc. — fill me with such hope for humanity.

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Hurricane Helene Devastates Georgia Farms

In the early hours September 27, Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc on south, southeast, east and parts of central Georgia and made an exceptionally damaging impact on farms. Affected producers are reporting yield losses ranging from 35% to a total loss, depending on location in the state. Producers are also reporting significant losses in farm structures, equipment, and infrastructure. Official reports of losses will be coming in the coming weeks as University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service person-

nel collect data. It is, however, without question that losses will be in the hundreds of millions of dollars. Losses will extend well beyond the farm, as cotton gins, other agribusinesses, and rural communities will feel the ripples of Hurricane Helene’s aftermath for years to come. Producers are encouraged to document damage and losses before, during, and after cleanup as well as financial records of cleanup, repair, etc., as assistance and crop insurance may take some time. Industry leadership has been in touch with officials in Washington and Atlanta describing the effects of the storm. We ask

that the public continue to keep farmers, farming communities, and the families of those who lost their lives in their thoughts and prayers.

The Georgia Cotton Commission is a producer-funded organization located in Perry, Georgia. The Commission began in 1965. Georgia cotton producers pay an assessment enabling the Commission to invest in programs of research, promotion, and education on behalf of all cotton producers of Georgia. For more information about this and other topics, call 478-988-4235 or visit the web at www.georgiacottoncommission.org.

Public Notice

The Heart of Georgia Altamaha Workforce Development Board will meet Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at 10:30 a.m., at Southeastern Technical College Economic Development Center located at 100A Brinson Road, Vidalia, Georgia. Committee meetings will be held at 10:00 a.m. These meetings are open to the public.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

Goodbye Hurricane Helene and Good Riddance

By Dick Yarbrough

Hello, Hurricane Helene. Goodbye, Hurricane Helene. Please pardon us for showing a lack of Southern hospitality, but you were not welcome to come in the first place, and we are glad to see you go. Speaking of hospitality, you didn’t show much yourself. You just roared in and made a pluperfect mess of things.

You were referred to as a “Monster Storm.” That is what Category 4 storms are. Monsters. You hit our neighbors in Florida with winds of 140 miles per hour and storm surges of 20 feet or more.

Then you came into Georgia and made life intolerable for my friends in South Georgia before you headed up through the state dishing out misery in the form of high winds and heavy rains and abandoning us for the Carolinas and Tennessee.

As of this writing, you have left at least 11 dead in Georgia and more than a million without power, not to mention flashfloods.

Maybe I was too focused on girls when I was growing up, but I don’t remember dealing with the number of hurricanes and tropical storms and tornadoes in Georgia that we have experienced over the past several years: Hurricane Michael. Hurricane Irma. Hurricane Idalia. Now, you. And there is no question that there will be more to come.

Some blame the frequency and strength of hurricanes on global warming. Climate change proponents say that the number of Category 3 or above hurricanes in the Atlantic Ocean has doubled since 1980.

Too much greenhouse gas, like carbon dioxide and methane, they say. The fossil fuels trap the sun’s heat, leading to warmer water, moist warm air and light upper winds. Hurricanes suck up heat and wind and beef up like a bodybuilder on steroids. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) says just one hurricane can churn out about half as much energy alone as all the electrical generating capacity in the entire world. That’s a lot.

I’m not going to get into the climate change debate. There are those who say it is a bunch of tree-hugger hooey. But no matter which side you are on, we can all agree that hurricanes do bad things.

I will give you credit, Helene; you and your hurricane colleagues are small-d democratic. You wreak havoc regardless of race, creed, color or political affiliation. You kill people. Damage or destroy homes and buildings. Wipe out crops. Cause power outages. Pollute drinking water. Tear up roads and bridges. Disrupt the lives of thousands of people. You are pretty much in discriminant.

But guess what? You cause a lot of good things to happen as well. A Democratic president and a Republican governor put aside their political differences for a moment and, instead, put the people first. Both President Joe Biden and Gov. Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency in Georgia, which allowed federal and state agencies to coordinate all disaster relief efforts. No posturing. No taking political credit. It is rare, but it can happen.

As mentioned, you left about a million people without power in Georgia and reminded us that we are blessed with brave and unsung heroes. I am talking about Georgia Power Company crews and their counterparts from Georgia’s Electric Membership Corporations who will climb poles, battle fallen trees, handle potentially-lethal downed wires and restore service. They will be joined by hundreds of utility workers from more than a dozen states who will assist them. I have issues with Georgia Power ham-handed lobbyists, but not their workers.

To the list of unsung heroes I will add Georgia’s National Guard. Gov. Kemp called up a total of 1,500 troops to respond to “dire situations across the state.” I’m not sure what those situations will entail, but I am sure our National Guard will perform superbly. They always do, whether it is in a foreign country or in Lowndes County.

Finally, Helene, you took on one of the most resilient groups of people walking God’s earth. Our farmers. You aren’t the first hurricane to try and knock them out of business. Whether it’s peanuts, pecans, peaches or poultry, Georgia’s farmers will always come back, no matter what you throw at them. What would we do without our farmers? We couldn’t.

Those reading this correspondence will see it on different days in different parts of the state and likely some of the numbers or conditions will have changed when they do. But one thing will not. You gave us your best shot and you failed. We are still here and you are not. Goodbye, Helene. And good riddance.

You can reach Dick Yarbrough at dick@ dickyarbrough.com or at P.O. Box 725373, Atlanta, Georgia 31139.

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Toombs County Board of Commissioners in compliance with the Toombs County Ordinance Acceptance Policy will have a Public Hearing On October 10, 2024 at 4:30 PM at the Toombs County Government Center, 100 Courthouse Square, Lyons, Georgia 30436 in Room 263 for the purpose of receiving public comments on a proposed ordinance regarding Solar Energy Generation.

A copy of the proposed ordinance can be obtained at the County Administration Office at the Toombs County Government Center, 100 Courthouse Square, Lyons, Georgia 30436 or at www.toombscountyga.gov under “Notices”.

Courtesy of the Georgia Cotton Commission

Equipment damage in Toombs County.

Bulloch County cotton damage

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NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS

State of Georgia County of Montgomery

IN RE: Estate of Nita Wynn Popham

All creditors of the Estate of NITA WYNN POPHAM, deceased, late of Montgomery County, Georgia, are hereby notified to render their demands and payments to the Personal Representative(s) of the estate, according to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment to the Personal representative(s).

This 20th day of August, 2024.

Kristen Popham Garland, Execu-

tor Estate of Nita Wynn Popham NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

State of Georgia County of Toombs

IN RE: The Estate of Wendell Buddy NeeSmith

All creditors and debtors of the Estate of WENDELL BUDDY NEESMITH, deceased, are hereby notified to render to the undersigned according to law, an account of demands against the estate of the above named deceased, or lose priority as to any and all claim.

This the 28th day of August, 2024

Tom Everett

Attorney for Administrator Shelley F. NeeSmith

P.O.Box 1840 Vidalia, Ga. 30475

NOTICE OF FORCLOSURE OF THE RIGHT TO REDEEM

State of Georgia County of Wheeler

TO: Hovis Singleton and/or their heirs, and all persons, known and unknown, having any right, title, interest in, or lien upon Lots 14 and 15 Block 3 of Cox Subdivision, 2 nd Avenue, Alamo, Georgia.

TAKE NOTICE THAT:

The right to redeem the following described property, to wit, will expire and be forever foreclosed and barred on and after the 31st day of October, 2024: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in the City of Alamo, Wheeler County, Georgia, being Lots 14 and 15 in Block 3 of The Cox Subdivision, as shown on a plat of said subdivision recorded in Plat Book 2, Page 82 in the office of the Clerk of Wheeler County Superior Court. Map & Parcel No. A004 025 The tax deed to which this notice relates is dated June 6, 2023, and is recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Wheeler County, Georgia in Deed Book 179, page 113.

The property may be redeemed at any time before October 31, 2024 payment of the redemption price as fixed and provided by law to the undersigned at the following address: Tiffany Howell, c/o Stephanie A. Kemp, Kemp Law, LLC, 809 Elizabeth Street, Waycross, Georgia 31503. Please be governed accordingly.

NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS

State of Georgia County of Wheeler

RE: Estate of Waltraud “Mousie” Vann Deceased

All debtors or creditors of the estate of late WALTRAUD “MOUSIE” VANN, deceased, late of Wheeler County, 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 me.

This 5th day of September, 2024.

Mickey Vann

Administrator of the Estate of Waltraud “Mousie” Vann 92 South Second Street GLenwood, Ga. 30428

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

State of Georgia County of Toombs

IN RE: The Estate of Thomas James Byrd, Sr.

All creditors and debtors of the Estate of THOMAS JAMES BYRD, SR., deceased, are hereby notified to render to the undersigned according to law, an account of demands against the estate of the above named deceased, or lose priority as to any and all claim. This the 5th day of September, 2024

Tom Everett

Attorney for Administrator Oretha Byrd P.O.Box 1840 Vidalia, Ga. 30475

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF TOOMBS COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA

IN Re: Estate of Mary Josephine Byrne

Deceased

Estate No. 2024-PC-132

PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION NOTICE

TO: Sturat Byrne or any interested parties to whom it may concern:

Vanessa Byrne has petitioned to be appointed administrator(s) of the estate of MARY JOSEPHINE BRYNE deceased, of said County. (The Petitioner has also applied for waiver of bond and/or grant of certain powers contained in O.C.G.A. 53-12-261.) All interested parties 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 7, 2024. 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

ATTENTION

The Toombs County School system will be destroying all SPECIAL EDUCATION RECORDS of students who were born January 1 thru December 31, 1999. Parents of students under eighteen years old or students who are eighteen years old and over may pick up their records at the Toombs County Board of Education, 600 Bulldog Rd., Unit 1, Lyons, Ga. until December 19, 2024. You may need the records for Social Security purposes in the future. Any records not claimed will be destroyed. For more information, contact Jean Hill at 912-5243221 or Sabrina Woodruff at 912-524-3202

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.

Tina s. Lindsey Judge of the Probate Court 100 Courthouse Square Lyons, Ga. 30436

912-526-8696

NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS

State of Georgia County of Wheeler RE: Estate of Evelyn D. Phillips Deceased

All debtors or creditors of the estate of late EVELYN D. PHILLIPS, deceased, late of Wheeler County, 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 me. This 12th day of September, 2024.

Dustin B. Phillips and Cody Marsh Executors of the Estate of Evelyn D. Phillips P. O. Box 484 Alamo, Ga. 30411

NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS

State of Georgia County of Toombs

IN Re: Estate of Blanche A. Reeves

All persons holding claims against the estate of BLANCHE A. REEVES late of Toombs County, Georgia, are hereby required to render an account of their demands to me within the time allowed by law, properly made out, and all persons indebted to the said deceased are hereby requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned. This 10th day of September, 2024.

Uvonne R. Nabulsi Anderson as Executor of the Estate of Blanche A. Reeves, Deceased

Blake Tillery The Tillery Firm, P.C. 404 Durden St. Vidalia, GA. 30474 912-537-3030

NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS

State of Georgia County of Toombs

IN RE: The Estate of Evelyn Herring, deceased.

All debtors or creditors of the Estate of EVELYN HERRING deceased, late of Toombs County,

are hereby notified to render their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are to make immediate payment to me. This 16th day of September, 2024

Malcolm F. Bryant, Jr. Attorney for Executor, Glenn Phillips Bryant & O’Connor Law Firm P.O. Box 28 Vidalia, Ga. 30475

PUBLICATION NOTICE NOTICE OF SEIZURE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY VALUED AT LESS THAN $25,000.00

Pursuant to O.C.G.A. 9-16-1, ET SEQ, any party claiming an interest in the following property is hereby notified that on August 19, 2024, said property was seized by the undersigned agency in Montgomery County, Georgia. Glock 43X 9mm(Serial No.: BYXA030),.22 rifle (unknown make and model/ Serial No.: E610821), Crossbow and arrows (unknown make and model), box of assorted ammunition, box of assorted AR-15 rifle parts, 2 Simmons rifle scopes, Toshiba laptop Satellite L750 (Serial No. : 6B086009W), HP laptop (unknown model and serial no. ), 3 generic cell phones, power charging bank, Two Thousand Five Hundred Sixty Six Dollars ($2566.00) in United States Currency. 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 complying with the requirements of O.C.G.A. 9-16-11 (c) to the seizing law enforcement agency and to the district attorney by certified mail, return receipt requested. This 10th day of September,2024.

Nicolas Parkerson Assistant District Attorney Oconee Judicial Circuit PO Box 1027 5401 Anson Ave. Room 200 Eastman, Ga. 31023

Seizing Agency: Trey Williams Oconee Drug Task Force 327 Pearl Bates Road Eastman, Ga. 31023

PUBLICATION NOTICE NOTICE OF SEIZURE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY VALUED AT LESS THAN $25,000.00

Pursuant to O.C.G.A. 9-16-1, ET SEQ, any party claiming an interest in the following property is hereby notified that on August 12, 2024, said property was seized by the undersigned agency in Wheeler County, Georgia. 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 (VIN 1GTN1TEX6DZ370820), Heritage MFG 22LR (Serial No.: C99947), One Hundred Five Dollars ($105.00) in United States Currency. 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

requested. This 9th day of September,2024.

Seizing

the highest bidder for cash before the courthouse door of Toombs County, Georgia, or at such place as may be lawfully designated as an alternative, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in November, 2024, the following described property: SEE EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF 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& fees (notice pursuant to O.C.G.A.

LOGIC AND ACCURACY TESTING PUBLIC NOTICE

To be published in the legal organ of the county. O.C.G.A. 21-2379.6(c), SEB Rule No.183-1-12.02(3)(b)(1)(i) and SEB Rule No. 1831-14.02 (2)

Notice is hereby given that the logic and accuracy testing and preparation of voting equipment to be used in the November 5, 2024, General this will begin at 1 o’clock pm, September 24, 2024, testing will continue from day to day until complete and members of the public are entitled to be present during testing. Said testing and preparation will be conducted at Toombs County Board of Elections and Registration Office at 100 Courthouse Sq., Ste. 112, Lyons, GA 30436. Carey Alligood Election Official Toombs County

record including, but not limited to, those superior to the Security Deed first set out above. Said property will be sold on an "as- is" basis without any representation, warranty or recourse against the abovenamed or the undersigned.

CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC is the holder of the Security Deed to the property in accordance with OCGA § 44-14-162.2.

The entity that has full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the mortgage with the debtor is: Nationstar Mortgage LLC, 8950 Cypress Waters Blvd, Coppell, TX 75019, (888) 4802432. Note, however, that such entity is not required by law to negotiate, amend or modify the terms of the loan. To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is John Huskey and Bobbie Huskey or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 113 Austin Way, Vidalia, Georgia 30474. Should a conflict arise between the property address and the legal description the legal description will control.

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.

CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC as Attorney in Fact for

John Huskey and Bobbie Huskey

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC 1544 Old Alabama Road Roswell, GA 30076

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EXHIBIT “A”

All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in the 1823rd G.M.D., Toombs County, Georgia, being designated as Lot 34, Hidden Hills Subdivision. Said property is more particularly described on the Plat of Survey by Timothy W. Eason, dated February 16, 2007 and recorded in Plat Book 31, page 19 in the office of the Clerk of the Court, Toombs County, Georgia. Said plat is incorporated into and made part of this legal description by reference.

This tract of land is a portion of that tract conveyed to Hidden Hills Development, LLC by Rebel Real Estate Auctions, Inc in that certain Warranty Deed dated May 18, 2022, and recorded in Toombs County Deed Book 1404, pages 80-81. For reference only, the Toombs County Tax Assessor currently identifies the tract from which the

Legals/Classifieds

described property is cut as a portion of Map/Parcel C02-006, and it is currently known by the postal address 113 Austin Way, Vidalia, Georgia. MR/ca 11/5/24

Our file no. 24-15507GA - FT2 IN THE PROBATE COURT OF TOOMBS COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA

IN Re: Estate of Sarah Guthrie Deceased

Estate No. 2024-PC-131

PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION NOTICE

TO: Floyd Guthrie, Jimmy Guthrie or any interested parties to whom it may concern:

David Guthrie has petitioned to be appointed administrator(s) of the estate of SARAH GUTHRIE deceased, of said County. (The Petitioner has also applied for waiver of bond and/or grant of certain powers contained in O.C.G.A. 53-12-261.) All interested parties 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 14, 2024.

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.

Tina s. Lindsey Judge of the Probate Court

By: Angela L. Sanders Clerk of the Probate Court 100 Courthouse Square Lyons, Ga. 30436 912-526-8696

NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS

State of Georgia County of Toombs

All creditors of the estate of PAUL M. TEMPLES, deceased, late of Toombs County, 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 us.

This 16 day of September, 2024.

Linda Temples

Executrix of the Estate of Paul M. Temples, deceased P.O. Box 103 Vidalia, Ga. 30474 NOTICE

State of Georgia

County of Montgomery

Estate No. 2024-50

IN Re: Petition for Letters of Administration with full powers, waiver of bond, inventory and reports in the Estate of GERALD BROWN.

William Lee Brown has filed a petition for letters of administration with full powers set forth in O.C.G.A. 53-12-261 and waiver of bond, inventory and reports in the estate of Gerald Brown , deceased. All objections tot he petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections, and must be filed with the court on or before October 14, 2024. If any objections are filed, a hearing will be scheduled for a later date. If no objections are filed, the petition may be granted without a hearing.

Rubie Nell Sanders Clerk Probate Court of Montgomery County, Georgia

ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION

Notice is given that articles of incorporation that will incorporate IMPACT CHURCH WORSHIP CENTER, have been delivered to the Secretary of State for filing in accordance with the Georgia Nonprofit Corporation Code. The initial registered office of the corporation is located at 9NE 3rd Street Glenwood, Ga. 30428 and its initial registered agent at such address is Anthony Timotheus Chatman.

Anthony T. Champam Jr. Registered Agent NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS

State of Georgia County of Toombs IN RE: The Estate James Roy Harrell, deceased of Toombs County.

All persons holding claims against the Estate of JAMES ROY HARRELL, deceased of Toombs County, Georgia are hereby notified to render an account of their demands to the undersigned according to the law, within the proper time frame or lose priority to any and all claims. All persons indebted to

Soperton Chief of Police Position Summary

professional, and managerial work responsible for planning and directing the operations of the Police department. These operations include but are not limited to Patrol, Criminal Investigations, and Communications. Work involves general responsibility for the planning, development, and direction of all personnel, programs and policies. Administrative duties include budget development and administration, policy development, and personnel administration. The incumbent represents the department working with other legal authorities, governmental agencies, and the media. Duties are estimated to be 50% patrol/police work, 50% administrative/community outreach. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Mayor and City Council Department Head.

The successful candidate must possess a proven background in implementing forward -thinking, proactive policies and be committed to training, professional development and community engagement. A demonstrated history of successful partnerships with other municipalities, law enforcement agencies and other public safety agencies is desired. Candidates must have excellent management skills, a proven ability to inspire confidence, and bring a strong record of achievement in public safety, community policing, and drug enforcement. In addition, candidates must possess an understanding of the dynamics of a small (under five thousand) municipality and small (under 10) Police Department.

As a condition of employment, applicants should be prepared for a background check that may include any or all of the following: polygraph exam, a psychological exam, a physical exam with drug screening, an in-depth background investigation, fingerprint/criminal history check via GCIC, driver's license check via DMVS, credit history check; and a complete POST review.

Position duties:

• Plans, directs, and supervises the work of the Police department; schedules and assigns work; establishes priorities; ensures the training of officers in correct methods and procedures; reviews and evaluates employee performance.

• Develops comprehensive short- and long-range plans to ensure effective delivery of quality services to the public through effective operation of all areas within the department.

• Develops a departmental long-range plan to include personnel, equipment, vehicles, and facilities.

• Develops and implements departmental rules and regulations and work methods and procedures; ensures departmental work methods and procedures are followed; enforces disciplinary measures as necessary.

• Maintains the departmental SOP document.

• Communicates with the City Council regarding departmental concerns, problems, and related issues.

• Prepares the annual departmental operating budget and obtains City Council approval; monitors expenditures throughout the year; operates the department within the approved budget and ensures expenditures are made in strict compliance with City purchasing policies and ordinances.

• Reviews activities and reports of subordinate personnel; ensures the proper preparation and maintenance of departmental records, documents, reports, etc.

• Performs public relations duties; answers questions, addresses concerns, and gives information to the public, civic organizations, neighborhood groups, business groups, the media, and other groups; attends meetings, as necessary.

• Communicates and cooperates with other municipal, county, state, and federal agencies in the accomplishment of criminal justice objectives.

• Participates in ongoing professional development activities. Encourages staff to participate as well.

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said estate are to make immediate payment to the undersigned. This 17th day of September, 2024.

Chad Everett Harrell Administrator 97 W. 2nd Avenue Glenwood, Georgia 30428

NOTICE OF TRADE NAME REGISTRATION

State of Georgia County of Toombs

Notice is hereby given that the non-profit corporation operated at 880 CV Mosley Boulevsrd, Vidalia, Ga. in the trade name of ONE TRIBE is owned and business carried on by Vidalia Athletic Boosters, Inc., whose address is 880 CV Mosley Boulevard, Vidalia, Ga. 30474 and the statement relating thereto required by O.C.G.A. 10-1-490 has been filed with the clerk of Superior Court of Toombs County, Georgia.

Vidalia Athletic Boosters, Inc. By: Jennifer C. Crutchfield, President 880 CV Mosley Boulevard Vidalia, Ga. 30474

478-290-8689

ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION

Notice is given that Articles of Incorporation which will incorporate VIDALIA SOUND TRIBE BAND BOOSTERS, INC. will be delivered to the Secretary of State for filing in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Georgia Nonprofit Corporation Code. The initial registered office of the corporation is located at 901 North Street West, Vidalia, Ga., and its initial registered agent is Rizza O’Connor.

NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND FORECLOSURE SALE

State of Georgia County of Toombs

WHEREAS, on December 31, 2009, a certain Security Deed was executed by Russell A. Allen and Betty Allen, husband and wife as grantor(s) in favor of One Reverse Mortgage, LLC as grantee, and was recorded on January 26, 2010, in Book 00925, in Page 0284-0294 in the Office of the Superior Court of Toombs County, State of Georgia; and WHEREAS, the Security Deed was insured by the United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (the Secretary) pursuant to the National Housing Act for the purpose of providing single family housing; and WHEREAS, the Security Deed is now owned by the Secretary, pursuant to an assignment dated April 3, 2019 and recorded on July 29, 2019, in Book 01266, in Page 0120-0121 in the office of the Superior Court of Toombs County, State of Georgia; and

WHEREAS, a default has been made in the covenants and conditions of the Security Deed in that the payment due on the death of the borrower(s), was not made and remains wholly unpaid as of the date of this notice, and no payment has been made sufficient to restore the loan to currency; and WHEREAS, the entire amount delinquent as of August 22, 2024 is $97,891.57; and WHEREAS, by virtue of this default, the Secretary has declared the entire amount of the indebtedness secured by the Security Deed to be immediately due and payable; NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to powers vested in me by the Single Family Mortgage Foreclosure Act of 1994, 12 U.S.C. 3751 et seq., by 24 CFR part 27, subpart B, and by the Secretary’s designation of me as Foreclosure Commissioner, notice is hereby given that on November 5, 2024 between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. local time, all real and personal property at or used in connection with the following described premises (“Property”) will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder: ALL that certain tract or parcel of land situate, lying and being in the City of Vidalia, 51st District, G.M., Toombs County, Georgia, fronting 90 feet on the east side of Cadillac Drive and extending back an even width as front for a distance of 150 feet. Said tract being known as Lot No. 6 according to a plat by John E. Dykes, Surveyor, dated August 27, 1960, and recorded in Plat Book 4, Page 6, Public Records, Toombs County, Georgia, and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at an iron pin located at the southeast corner of the intersection of Cadillac Drive and Rogers Avenue and running along the south edge of Rogers Avenue south 82 degrees 30 minutes east 150 feet to an iron pin; thence south 7 degrees 30 minutes west 90 feet to an iron pin; thence north 82 degrees 30 minutes west 150 feet to an iron pin; thence along the east edge of Cadillac Drive north 7 degrees 30 minutes east 90 feet to the point of beginning SAID lot and the house thereon are more particularly described in a plat entitled, “Plat showing Lot No. 6, owned by Alvin S. Wright and Mrs. Uldine H. Wright. Same being a portion of a tract known as the J. A. Glaze Estate and J. B. O’Conner”, as made by John E. Dykes, Registered Surveyor No. 585, on June 10, 1961; a copy of said plat is recorded in Plat Book 4, Page 161, Clerk’s Office, Toombs Superior Court, Georgia, and said plat is incorporated and made a part hereof by reference thereto Commonly known as: 1303 Cadillac Drive, Vidalia, GA 30474 Sale will be held in front of the Toombs County Superior Courthouse, 100 Courthouse Square,

JT LYONS, LP

Lyons, GA 30436. The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development estimated bid will be $87,115.00. There will be no proration of

offer the property to the second highest bidder for an amount equal to the highest price offered by that bidder. There is no right of redemption, or right of possession based upon a right of redemption, in the mortgagor or others subsequent to a foreclosure completed pursuant to the Act. Therefore, the Foreclosure Commissioner will issue a Deed to the purchaser(s) upon receipt of the entire purchase price in accordance with the terms of the sale as provided herein. HUD does not guarantee that the property will be vacant. The scheduled foreclosure sale shall be cancelled or adjourned if it is established, by

the community, but has also helped bring in more people to alleviate some of the stress from Altamaha EMC linemen, who are struggling from the recent disaster.

“We’re bringing in anyone who we can bring in. A lot of times, we can’t even get down the roads to fix all the lines, so that is why we are bringing in all of these tree cutting services to work ahead of us,” Vaughn stated. “Our employees don’t even have power at their houses. Some of our employees have trees on their houses and their families can’t even live there. But they’re working. I see the exhaustion and devastation on the Will Ledfords and Jeffery Lawsons every morning when they come in here because they’re not with their families and they are doing what they can. Today is Day 6 –- Jeffery Lawson got a toothbrush in his hand today for the first time since this storm started. He asked me yesterday, ‘Can you please get me a toothbrush and some toothpaste’.”

In the midst of tragedy, the community is remind-

ing Vaughn and the workers of the giving nature of local residents. “We are so grateful to this community. Now that people are getting a sense of normalcy back to their lives, they’re bringing in things to us,” she explained. She said that children and young people had made encouraging signs thanking the linemen, donations of drinks and snacks had come in both to the site and to linemen on the street, and community

members had even offered to feed the cooperative’s office workers and families when able.

“It means so much to us,” Vaughn tearfully remarked. “The good people that are in this community that are pulling together to help each other, to help their neighbors cut trees off their driveways, to bring water to the EMC, whatever it is they’re doing — God is at work in this community. And sometimes, God uses a storm to get our attention and bring us back together. I really think that just like after 9/11, that this storm is going to do that for

the state of Georgia.”

According to Vaughn, Georgia Power and Altamaha EMC help each other through a mutual aid agreement. “Even though Georgia Power and EMC are competitors, we have the same mission: for them to supply power to their customers, and for us to supply power to our members. That’s the only difference,” Vaughn commented.

“Normally, in a bad storm, Georgia Power gets all of their power restored before we do because they are on city streets and there are not as many trees. Their population is more con-

densed to a small area – they are not out on dirt roads and things like we are. That’s not even going to be the case this

time because there was just such destruction in their area, too. Whoever gets

A GRATEFUL COMMUNITY – Community members have been going out of their way to donate supplies and even make encouraging signs to thank linemen for the work they are doing in the area. (Shown) Braylie Davis (right) and Kash Waller (left) show two signs made to hang up at the Storm Services site.

SURVIVAL KIT – One citizen stopped to thank linemen working in the area with this homemade survival kit to show their gratitude.

CLEAN CLOTHES - A full service laundry is on site at the base camp in Vidalia to provide linemen with clean clothes daily

Please see EMC page 8A

finished first will help the other.”

Both electric companies are also depending on the work of Georgia Transmission, whose mission it is to maintain the transmission power lines that bring power from the power plants to the people. “We are still waiting on some transmission lines to come back up. Transmission lines are what brings the power from the power plants to the distribution cooperatives, like us. So, until the transmission lines are up and running, it doesn’t matter how much work we do — the power is not going to come back on until that transmission line gets power,” she said.

Vaughn estimates that all but 4 of Altamaha EMC’s 18 substations are receiving power from these transmission lines. She also believes that around 5,000 of the over 21,000 meters on Altamaha EMC’s circuit have had power restored, but cannot be exact because of the widespread damage to the cooperative’s system. “All of our meters are automated. We communicate with our meters through the electric lines. So, we are not able to communicate with our meters to ‘ping’ them to know if electricity has been restored. So, it’s hard for us to say how many meters we have back on,” she explained. She encouraged the public to remain patient, as she said that the cooperative was doing all that it could to help light the area.

Vaughn also stated that internet through Altamaha Fiber was down as well, as the internet lines run parallel to the power lines. “Just because you get power back does not mean that you will have internet. The damage to the internet system was catastrophic, too, so it will be a while,” she said.

For those Altamaha Fiber members that have power restored, members may unplug and replug their wireless router to attempt to reboot the internet; if internet is still not available after performing this process, then the service is down until repaired.

“Electricity is a necessity – internet is a luxury,” Vaughn remarked, as she assured that the cooperative’s top priority was restoring power to its members.

Longshoremen's strike silences Georgia ports

By Dave Williams Bureau Chief Capitol Beat News Service

The ports of Savannah and Brunswick were closed for a second day Wednesday, the result of a longshoremen's strike affecting ports along the East and Gulf coasts from Maine to Texas. The International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) is seeking a significant pay raise from the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX), a shipping industry group representing terminal operators and ocean carriers, as well as an end to the use of automated cranes, gates and container-moving trucks in unloading or loading freight.

“USMX brought on this strike when they decided to hold firm to foreignowned ocean carriers earning billion-dollar profits at United States ports but not compensate the American ILA longshore workers who perform the labor that brings them their wealth,”

Harold Daggett, president of the 85,000-member ILA, wrote in a statement posted on social media.

“We are prepared to fight as long as necessary, to stay out on strike for whatever period of time it takes, to get the wages and protections against automation our ILA members deserve.”

The Georgia Ports Authority, which operates both the Savannah and Brunswick ports, said in a

prepared statement it will reopen once the union and management reach an agreement.

"We enjoy a good working relationship with our local labor partners and are not involved in the contract negotiations in New Jersey," the authority wrote.

The Port of Savannah is the second-busiest port on the East Coast and the fourth-busiest in the nation. The Port of Bruns-

Toombs County Board of Elections and Registration Office

Clark and Shaw Monument Company 856 Lyons Center Road, Lyons, Georgia 30436

Georgia Marble • Granite • Bronze • Mausoleums Office 912-526-4444 Fax 912-526-0508 Toll Free: 1-866-839-4563

Owners: Bill Clark and Chuck Shaw email: clarkshawmonu@att.net

Thursday, October 3, 2024

11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Pick up at the lodge on Slayton St. across from Calvary Baptist Church.

Donation $6 per Sandwich

Delivery is available within the Cities of Lyons and Vidalia with the purchase of 5 sandwiches or more to 1 location. For orders call, text, or email. Information is below. Text or Call William Morris 678-925-4126 Rusty King - 912-293-3340 If you know how many sandwiches you need, let us know ASAP from now until the day before the event. Advance Orders williammorris999@hotmail.com

100 Courthouse Sq., Ste 112 PO Box 897 Lyons, GA 30436

Phone # 912-526-8226 Fax #912-5269420

2024 Election Calendar

Last date to register to vote 10/07/2024 Day to accept an application for an absentee ballot is 08/19/2024 thru 10/25/2024

Advance voting 10/14/2024 thru 11/01/2024

Monday thru Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 p.m.

Saturday voting 10/19/2024 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Saturday voting 10/26/2024 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Election Day 11/05/2024

All precincts will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

NO VOTING AT THE COURTHOUSE ON ELECTION DAY

You can drop off an absentee ballot at the courthouse until 7:00 p.m. on election night.

You cannot drop an absentee ballot off at a precinct. It will not get back to the office before 7:00 p.m.

wick is the nation's secondbusiest for vehicle cargo. If the first longshoremen's strike since 1977 drags on for any length of time, prices on goods around the country could go up and potentially result in shortages at the start of the holiday shopping season.

STORM SERVICES - Altamaha EMC and Canoochee EMC in Tattnall County partnered and contracted with Storm Services Company of Cairo, Ga, to provide necessary services for the line crews that are working to restore power. The company set up a “mini city base camp” at the Vidalia Municipal Airport.

THE COBB CREW - Linemen from all over the nation, Texas, Missouri, Kentucky as well as Georgia have come to Vidalia to restore power. This group of 6 lineman is one group of hundreds that have come to join the relief effort and they hail from Cobb Electric in Marietta, Georgia.

GOOD NIGHT’s SLEEP - Storm Services Company provides air conditioned sleeping quarters for the many lineman that have come from all across the state and nation to help rebuild damaged power lines left in the wake of hurricane Helene. At press time more than 750 linemen were based in Vidalia.

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Legals/Classifieds

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF TOOMBS COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA

IN RE: Estate of Renee Dupuis Deceased

Estate No. 2024-PC-127

PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION NOTICE

TO: Any interested parties and To Whom It May Concern Kevin Dupuis has petitioned to be appointed administrators of the estate of RENEE DUPUIS 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 herby 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 21, 2024. 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 quality 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.

Tina S. Lindsey Judge of the Probate Court

By: Angelia L. Sanders Clerk of the Probate Court

100 Courthouse Square Lyons, GA. 30436

912-526-8696

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF TOOMBS COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA

IN RE: Estate of Bobby W. Williamson

Deceased

Estate No. 2024-PC-0136

PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION NOTICE

To: Any Interested Parties and To Whom It May Concern: Nancy Williamson to be appointed administrator of the estate of BOBBY W. WILLIAMSON 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 parties 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 to any such objections, and must be filed with the Court on o before Oct. 21, 2024. BE NOTIFIED FURTHER: All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting forth the

COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Toombs County Board of Commissioners in compliance with the Toombs County Ordinance Acceptance Policy will have a Public Hearing On October 10, 2024 at 4:00 PM at the Toombs County Government Center, 100 Courthouse Square, Lyons, Georgia 30436 in Room 263 for the purpose of receiving public comments on a proposed ordinance regarding Cryptocurrency and Data Mining.

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.

Tina S. Lindsey Judge of the Probate Court 100 Courthouse Square Lyons, Ga. 30436 912-526-8696

NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS

State of Georgia County of Toombs

IN RE: The Estate Eula Mae Rollins, deceased of Toombs County.

All persons holding claims against the Estate of EULA MAE ROLLINS, deceased of Toombs County, Georgia are hereby notified to render an account of their demands to the undersigned according to the law, within the proper time frame or lose priority to any and all claims. All persons indebted to said estate are to make immediate payment to the undersigned. This 23rd day of September, 2024.

Tommy A. Rollins, Executor PO Box 659 Lyons, Ga. 30436

Angela R. Stone, Executrix 8698 US Hwy. 1 S. Lyons, Ga. 30436

NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS

State of Georgia County of Montgomery

IN RE: Estate of Martha W. Rotunda 2024-51

All debtors and creditors of the Estate of MARTHA W. ROTUNDA, deceased, late of Montgomery County, Georgia, are hereby notified to render their demands and payments to the Personal Representative(s) of the estate, according to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment to the Personal representative(s). This 17th day of September, 2024.

Jim Paul Poole IN THE PROBATE COURT OF TOOMBS COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA

In Re: Estate of Rilla Faye Ford, Deceased

Estate No. 2024-PC-120

PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION

NOTICE TO: Any Interested Parties and to whom it may concern:

Bonnie Toler have petitioned to be appointed Administrators of the estate of RILLA FAYE FORD deceased, of said County. The Petitioner has also applied for waiver of bond and/or grant of certain powers contained in O.C.G.A. 53-12-261. All interested parties 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 Oct. 28, 2024..

Tina S.

mons and Petition for Interpleader in the Superior Court of Toombs County, Georgia in the above-captioned case. Respondents are hereby commanded to file their Answer to the Petition within 60 days of the date of the Order Directing Service by Publication, or by November 19, 2024, with the Clerk of Superior Court of Toombs County, 100 Courthouse Square, Lyons, GA 30436, and serve a copy of their Answer on Petitioner’s counsel Bradley A. Hutchins, at Weissman PC, One Alliance Center, 4th

Floor, 3500 Lenox Road, NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30326. Witness, the Judge of Toombs County Superior Court. This, 24th day of September, 2024. By: Tammy Renee Copeland Deputy Clerk of Superior Court of Toombs County, Georgia

Prepared by: D. Andrew Folkner Georgia Bar No. 695599 Bradley A. Hutchins GA Bar No. 380682 Counsel for Petitioner Brenda

Williams, in official capacity as Tax Commissioner of Toombs County Weissman PC One Alliance Center, 4th Floor 3500 Lenox Road, NE Atlanta, Georgia 30326 (404) 926-4500 | F 4600 IN THE PROBATE COURT OF TOOMBS COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA

IN RE: Estate of Robert Cleveland Howell, Deceased ESTATE NO. 2024-PC-139

NOTICE

IN RE: The Petition to Probate Will (and Codicil(s)) in Solemn Form in the above-referenced estate having been duly filed.

TO: Connie Deal, Sandra P. Lowery, Eric Peavey, Lane Nelsonm Jr., Beaulah Spivey, James W. Howell, Jerry D. Howell, Marcia G. Henderson, James C. Howell, Charles E. Howell, Janice M. Stone, Betty