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Chambers Estate
Notice to Debtors
and Creditors
All Creditors of the Estate of Winnie Griffin Chambers, deceased,
late of Banks County, Georgia, are hereby notified to render
in their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all
persons indebted to said Estate are required to make immediate
payment to us.
This 5th day of September, 2000.
Norman Williams
1492 Yonah-Homer Road
Maysville, GA 30558
(SE27,OC4,11,18P4)
Adoption Notice
In the Superior Court
of Banks County
State of Georgia
In the Matter of: C.M.G. and G.A.R., Children under 18 years
of age
Summons
To: Elizabeth D. Randall, whose last known address is 3368 Greggs
Road, Gainesville, GA 30501, and To: Miguel Angel Garza, the
individual who is the biological father of a male child born
September 6, 1996, to Elizabeth D. Randall.
A petition for adoption was filed in this Court on the 23rd day
of November 1999, and a motion for termination of parental rights
was filed on the 14th day of September, 2000, and the Order for
Service by Publication was entered on September 14, 2000. The
petition is for adoption and seeks termination of your parental
rights. You may obtain a copy of the Petition and Motion, which
sets forth the specific allegations in detail, from the Clerk
of Superior Court of Banks County, Georgia, 144 Yonah Homer Road,
Homer, Georgia 30547, (706) 677-6243.
This is a summons requiring you to be in Court. Now therefore,
you, the parties named above are commanded to be and appear in
the Superior Court of Banks County, Georgia, located at 144 Yonah
Homer Road, Homer, Georgia 30547 on the 27th day of November,
2000, at 2:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as counsel can be heard,
and to remain in attendance from hour to hour, day to day, month
to month, year to year, and time to time as said case may be
continued, until discharged by the Court, you then and there
to make defense to the allegations of the petitioner should not
be granted, and why the said child and all parties named herein
should not be dealt with according to the provisions of the law.
The Hearing Is For the Purpose of Adoption and Terminating Your
Parental Rights.
You or any other interested party may file a written objection
or answer on or before the date and time for the hearing stated
above, by filing the same at the office of the Clerk of the Superior
Court, Banks County, Georgia.
Be advised that the biological father who is not the legal father
of this child shall lose all rights to the child and shall not
be entitled to object to the termination of his rights to the
child unless within 30 days of receipt of this notice, he files
(1) a petition to legitimate the child pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section
19-7-22 and (2) notice of the filing of the petition to legitimate
with the Banks County Superior Court, 144 Yonah Homer Road, Homer,
GA 30547, and Willie J. Woodruff Jr., P.O. Box 507, Toccoa, GA
30577, attorney for petitioners.
Witness, the Honorable T. Penn McWhorter, Judge of said Court,
this 14th day of September, 2000.
Timothy Harper, Clerk
(OC4,11,18P3)
Notice of Sale
Notice of Sale Under Power
Georgia, Banks County
Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Security
Deed given by Trudy A. Blackwell and Wayne E. Blackwell to Norwest
Mortgage, Inc., dated January 21, 1999, recorded in Deed Book
140, Page 383, Banks County, Georgia Records, conveying the after-described
property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of
Eighty-Two Thousand Seven Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($82,700.00),
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 Banks County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale
on the first Tuesday in November, 2000, 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's fees (notice of intent
to collect attorney's fees having been given.)
Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem
taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and
payable), any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate
survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens,
encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and
matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out
above.
To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party
in possession of the property is Trudy A. Blackwell and Wayne
E. Blackwell or a tenant or tenants and said property is more
commonly known as 44 North Main Street, Maysville, GA 30558.
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.
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, fka Norwest Mortgage, Inc., as Attorney-in-Fact
for Trudy A. Blackwell and Wayne E. Blackwell
S.H. McCalla
McCalla, Raymer, Padrick, Cobb, Nichols & Clark, LLC
1544 Old Alabama Road
Roswell, Georgia 30076
www.foreclosurehotline.net
SHM/kms 11/7/00
Our file no. 5615900-FT7
This law firm is acting as a debt collector attempting to collect
a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
Exhibit "A"
All that certain property situated in the County of Banks, and
State of Georgia and being described in a Deed dated 3/21/95,
and recorded 3/30/95, among the land records of the County and
State set forth above, and referenced as follows: Book 95, Page
390.
All that lot, tract or parcel of land, together with all improvements
thereon, situate, lying and being in the City of Maysville, Banks
County, Georgia, and being known as 44 North Main Street, Anderson
District, G.M. and being 1.92 acres as shown by a plat prepared
by F.M. Meeks, Surveyor, dated September 13, 1969, and recorded
in Plat Book 3, Page 206, Banks County, Georgia Plat Records.
(OC11,18,25,NV1B/930 6000)
Inc. Notice
Notice is given that Articles of Incorporation that will incorporate
North Georgia Home Sales, Inc. have been delivered to the Secretary
of State for filing in accordance with the Georgia Business Corporation
Code. The initial registered office of the corporation is located
at 300 Ivory Drive, Baldwin, Georgia 30511, and its initial registered
agent at such address is C. Scott Pitts.
(OC11,18P2)
Notice of Sale
Banks County, Georgia
Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale in a Deed to Secure
Debt from Judy V. Smith, Grantor to Somma Investments, Inc.,
Grantee, dated August 15, 1993; recorded in Deed Book 84, Page
479, Banks County, Georgia, given to secure a promissory note
dated August 15, 1993, in the original principal amount of $5,832.67,
there will be sold by the undersigned at a public outcry, during
the legal hours of sale before the door of the Courthouse of
Banks County, Georgia, on the first Tuesday of November, 2000,
to-wit November 7, 2000, to the highest and best bidder for cash,
the following described property:
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in the 265th
GMD of Banks County, Georgia, containing 0.52 acres, and being
shown as Lot 6 of the Timberlane Subdivision in a plat of survey
dated August 8, 1988, and recorded in Plat Book 14, at Page 102,
in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Banks County,
Georgia.
The street address of the property is Lot 6 Timberlane Subdivision.
The debt secured by said Deed to Secure Debt and Note has been
declared due and payable in full because of default in payment
of installments pursuant to the terms thereof. Notice has been
given of intention to enforce provisions for collection of attorney's
fees and foreclosure in accordance with legal requirements and
the terms of the Deed to Secure Debt and Note. The indebtedness
remaining in default, the sale will be made for the purpose of
applying proceeds thereof to the payment of the indebtedness
secured by the Deed to Secure Debt, accrued interest and expenses
of the sale and other sums secured by the Deed to Secure Debt
including attorney's fees, and the remainder if any shall be
applied as provided by law.
To the best of the undersigned's knowledge and belief the property
is in the possession of Judy V. Smith and said property will
be sold as the property of Judy V. Smith, subject to outstanding
ad valorem taxes, street improvements, and easements or restrictions
of record, if any. The undersigned will execute a deed to the
purchaser at said sale as provided in the Deed to Secure Debt.
Somma Investments, Inc., as Attorney-in-Fact for Judy V. Smith.
Kerry S. Doolittle
Attorney at Law
P.O. Box 949
Watkinsville, Georgia 30677
(706) 769-0591
(OC11,18,25,NV1INV)
Divorce Notice
Notice of Publication
In the Superior Court
of Banks County
State of Georgia
Ryan M. Smith, Plaintiff vs. Christy L. Ridley, Defendant
By order for service by publication dated the 28th day of September,
2000, you are hereby notified that on the 9th day of August,
2000, Ryan M. smith filed suit against you for divorce.
You are required to file with the Clerk of the Superior Court,
and to serve upon plaintiff's attorney, Douglas L. Henry, and
answer in writing within sixty days (60) of the date of the order
for publication.
Witness, the Honorable Robert Adamson, Judge of this Superior
Court.
This the 5th day of October, 2000.
June Westbrook, Deputy Clerk, Superior Court
For: Douglas L. Henry, P.O. Box 1257, Clarkesville, GA 30523
(OC11,18,25,NV1INV)
Notice
Georgia, Banks County Probate Court
The petition of Annie Ruth Wilbanks, for a year's support from
the estate of Gilliam Thomas Wilbanks, deceased, for decedent's
surviving spouse, having been duly filed, all interested persons
are hereby notified to show cause, if any they have, on or before
November 6, 2000, why said petition should not be granted.
All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting forth
the grounds of any such objections, and must be filed on or before
the time stated in the preceding sentence. If any objections
are filed, a hearing will be held on November 6, 2000, at 10
a.m. If no objections are filed, the petition may be granted
without a hearing.
Witness, the Honorable Milton L. Dalton, Judge
By: Kathy Hill, Clerk, Probate Court of Banks County
(OC11,18,25,NV1P4)
Notice
Georgia, Banks County Probate Court
The petition of Mary Helen Parson, for a year's support from
the estate of Lamertine Parson, deceased, for decedent's surviving
spouse, having been duly filed, all interested persons are hereby
notified to show cause, if any they have, on or before November
6, 2000, why said petition should not be granted.
All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting forth
the grounds of any such objections, and must be filed on or before
the time stated in the preceding sentence. If any objections
are filed, a hearing will be held on November 6, 2000, at 10
a.m. If no objections are filed, the petition may be granted
without a hearing.
Witness, the Honorable Milton L. Dalton, Judge
By: Kathy Hill, Clerk, Probae Court of Banks County
(OC11,18,25,NV1P4)
Notice
Georgia, Banks County Probate Court
Peggy Samples Tingle has petitioned to be appointed Administrator
of the estate of John Everette Samples, 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. §53-12-232. 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 November 6, 2000.
If any objections are filed, a hearing will be held on November
6, 2000, at 10:00 a.m. If no objections are filed, the petition
may be granted without a hearing.
Milton L. Dalton, Judge of the Probate Court
By: Kathy Hill, Clerk of the Probate Court
(OC11,18,25,NV1P4)
Public Hearing
Notice of Public Hearing
Please take notice that the following applications have been
received by the Banks County Planning Office:
Z-00-14 - Application by Ki Suk Free for rezoning of property
at 30037 Highway 441, North from C-1, Neighborhood Commercial
to ARR, Agricultural, Rural Residential.
Z-00-15 - Application by Max and Judy Chosewood for rezoning
of property at 2152 Apple Pie Ridge Road from ARR, Agricultural,
Rural-Residential to C-2, General Commercial. Proposed Use: Bed
and breakfast lodge.
CU-00-14 - Application by Lonzo Dodd for a conditional use application
to relocate a 1987 manufactured home from Habersham County to
695 Oscar Rucker Road.
The Banks County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing
on the matters at 7 p.m. Monday, November 6, 2000, in the courtroom
located at the Banks County Courthouse. The planning commission
will have a work session following the hearing.
The Banks County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on
the matters at 7 p.m. Tuesday, November 14, 2000, in the courtroom
located at the Banks County Courthouse.
Interested persons are invited to appear and comment.
This 18th day of October, 2000.
(OC18B/069 2000)
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Notice
Summary of Proposed Constitutional Amendments
Pursuant to requirements of the Georgia Constitution, Attorney
General Thurbert E. Baker, Secretary of State Cathy Cox, and
Legislative Counsel hereby provide the summaries of the proposed
constitutional amendments that will appear on the November 7,
2000, general election ballot for consideration by the people
of Georgia:
- 1 -
Senate Resolution No. 411
Resolution Act No. 94
Georgia Laws 2000, p. 2005
"( ) Yes
( ) No
Shall the Constitution be amended so as to provide for selection
of a replacement for any member of the General Assembly who has
been initially convicted by felony?"
This proposal provides that upon the initial conviction of any
member of the General Assembly for any felony in a trial court
of this state or the United States, the member shall be immediately
suspended from office and a replacement member shall be elected
to serve for the duration of the suspension. The suspension lasts
until the end of the member's term or until the member's conviction
becomes final or the conviction is overturned, whichever is earlier.
The proposed amendment ensures legislative representation during
the suspension of a member of the state Senate or House of Representatives
upon initial conviction for a felony. The election of a replacement
member is the same as the procedure for filling a vacancy in
the General Assembly.
A copy of this entire proposed amendment is on file in the office
of the judge of the probate court and is available for public
inspection.
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House Resolution No. 269
Resolution Act No. 44
Georgia Laws 1999, p. 1275
"( ) Yes
( ) No
Shall the Constitution be amended so as to provide for a homeowner's
incentive adjustment for ad valorem property tax relief?"
This proposal provides for an adjustment on the ad valorem property
tax return of each taxpayer claiming the state-wide homestead
exemption. The amount of the adjustment may be equivalent to
a homestead exemption of up to $18,000.00 of the assessed value
of the homestead or the taxpayer's ad valorem tax liability on
the homestead, whichever is lower. Each year the General Assembly
may appropriate the amount of the tax credit as grants to local
governments and school districts for homeowner tax relief. The
procedures and conditions for the adjustments and grants shall
be subject to the provisions of general law. Enabling legislation
was enacted by Georgia Laws 1999, p. 273.
A copy of this entire proposed amendment is on file in the office
of the judge of the probate court and is available for public
inspection.
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Senate Resolution No. 204
Resolution Act No. 45
Georgia Laws 2000, p. 1999
"( ) Yes
( ) No
Shall the Constitution be amended so as to authorize the General
Assembly to provide a program of compensation for law enforcement
officers who become physically disabled, but not permanently
disabled, as a result of physical injury incurred in the line
of duty and caused by a willful act of violence and for firemen
who become physically disabled, but not permanently disabled,
as a result of physical injury incurred while fighting a fire,
which program shall entitle an injured law enforcement officer
or fireman to receive monthly compensation from the state in
an amount equal to such person's regular compensation for the
period of time that the law enforcement officer or fireman is
physically unable to perform the duties of his or her employment,
not exceeding 12 months and with certain exceptions?"
This proposal authorizes the General Assembly to provide for
a program of compensation for injuries incurred by law enforcement
officers and firemen who become physically disabled but not permanently
disabled in the line of duty. Monthly compensation from the state
in an amount equal to such person's regular compensation is authorized
for the period of time that the law enforcement officer or fireman
is physically unable to perform the duties of employment for
a period up to a total of 12 months. Satisfactory evidence of
disability shall be required and such benefits shall be subordinate
to workers' compensation benefits, disability, and other compensation
benefits awarded from an employer and shall be limited to the
difference between the benefits actually paid by the employer
and the amount of the person's regular compensation. Any law
enforcement officer or fireman who receives payments under the
state indemnification program for permanent disability is excluded
from this compensation program. Georgia Laws 2000, p. 283 enacts
certain exceptions and limitations and implements the program
effective upon the ratification of the amendment.
A copy of this entire proposed amendment is on file in the office
of the judge of the probate court and is available for public
inspection.
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House Resolution No. 971
Resolution Act No. 46
Georgia Laws 2000, p. 2001
"( ) Yes
( ) No
Shall the Constitution be amended so as to authorize the General
Assembly to provide by law for indemnification with respect to
public school teachers, administrators, and employees who are
killed or permanently disabled by an act of violence in the line
of duty, a nonlapsing indemnification fund for such purposes,
and dedication of revenue from special and distinctive motor
vehicle license plates honoring Georgia educators to such fund?"
This proposal authorizes the General Assembly to enact an indemnification
program for public school teachers, administrators, and employees
who are killed or permanently disabled by an act of violence
in the line of duty and to establish a nonlapsing fund for such
purposes with revenue from special and distinctive motor vehicle
license plates honoring state educators. Georgia Laws 2000, p.
768 creates the Georgia Public School Personnel Indemnification
Fund and provides for its administration effective upon the ratification
of the amendment.
A copy of this entire proposed amendment is on file in the office
of the judge of the probate court and is available for public
inspection.
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Senate Resolution No. 519
Resolution Act No. 108
Georgia Laws 2000, p. 2007
"( ) Yes
( ) No
Shall the Constitution be amended so as to provide that the General
Assembly may provide by law for a program for indemnification
with respect to the death or permanent disability of any state
highway employee who is or at any time in the past was killed
or permanently disabled in the line of duty?"
This proposal authorizes the General Assembly to create a program
of indemnification with respect to the death or permanent disability
of any state highway employee who is or at any time in the past
was killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty. Funds
shall be appropriated as necessary for payment of such indemnification
and for the purchase of insurance. Legislation is necessary to
implement the proposal.
A copy of this entire proposed amendment is on file in the office
of the judge of the probate court and is available for public
inspection.
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Senate Resolution No. 580
Resolution Act No. 48
Georgia Laws 2000, p. 2003
"( ) Yes
( ) No
Shall the Constitution be amended so as to provide that marine
vessels may be classified as a separate class of property for
ad valorem property tax purposes, and such class may be divided
into separate subclasses for ad valorem purposes and to authorize
the General Assembly to provide by general law for the ad valorem
taxation of marine vessels including, but not limited to, providing
for different rates, methods, assessment dates, and taxpayer
liability for such class and for each of its subclasses and need
not provide for uniformity of taxation with other classes of
property or between or within its subclasses?"
This proposal authorizes the creation of a separate class of
property for ad valorem property tax purposes to be known as
marine vessels and authorizes the creation of separate subclasses
of marine vessels for tax purposes. The General Assembly is authorized
to provide for different rates, methods, assessment dates, and
taxpayer liability for such class and need not provide for uniformity
with other classes of property or for uniformity among the subclasses
of marine vessels. The portion of any ad valorem tax on marine
vessels to be retained by the state shall be as provided by law.
Marine vessels are defined as all vessels used or capable of
being used as a means of transportation on water, except for
seaplanes. Legislation is necessary to implement the amendment.
A copy of this entire proposed amendment is on file in the office
of the judge of the probate court and is available for public
inspection.
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House Resolution No. 268
Resolution Act No. 47
Georgia Laws 2000, p. 2002
"( ) Yes
( ) No
Shall the Constitution be amended so as to increase from five
years to seven years the time of which state court judges must
have been admitted to the practice of law?"
This proposal increases the experience requirement for eligibility
for the office of state court judge by requiring that such persons
shall have been admitted to practice law for seven years. The
proposed amendment changes the requirement from five years to
seven years' experience and would not apply to state court judges
elected or appointed in the year 2000 or earlier. The proposal
is self-executing and requires no legislation for implementation.
A copy of this entire proposed amendment is on file in the office
of the judge of the probate court and is available for public
inspection.
Summary of Proposed State-Wide Referendum Questions
Pursuant to Code Section 21-1-2 of the O.C.G.A., the Secretary
of State is authorized to include with the summary of proposed
constitutional amendments a summary of any state-wide referendum
questions to be voted on at the same general election:
-Question A-
House Bill No. 1416
Act No. 735
Georgia Laws 2000, p. 950
"( ) Yes
( ) No
Shall the Act be approved which exempts from ad valorem taxes
certain fixed and mobile farm equipment used by family owned
qualified farm products producers?"
This Act grants family owned farms an exemption from all ad valorem
taxation for farm tractors, combines, and all other farm equipment
other than motor vehicles used in the production of agricultural
products.
If approved by a majority of the voters, the Act becomes effective
on January 1, 2001, and applies to all tax years beginning on
or after that date.
-Question B-
House Bill No. 20
Act No. 653
Georgia Laws 2000, p. 470
"( ) Yes
( ) No
Shall the Act be approved which increases from $300.00 to $2,500.00
the ad valorem tax exemption for all tools and implements of
trade of manual laborers?"
This Act increases to $2,500.00 the personal property ad valorem
tax exemption granted to manual laborers residing in Georgia
with respect to tools and implements of trade. Current law exempts
up to $300.00 of the actual value of such tools and implements
owned by each laborer.
If approved by a majority of the voters, the Act becomes effective
on January 1, 2001, and applies to all tax years beginning on
or after that date.
-Question C-
House Bill No. 446
Act No. 697
Georgia Laws 2000, p. 799
"( ) Yes
( ) No
Shall the Act be approved which provides that any person who
is a citizen and resident of Georgia and who is an unremarried
surviving spouse of a member of the armed forces of the United
States, which member has been killed in any war or armed conflict
in which the armed forces of the United States engaged, whether
under United States command or otherwise, shall be granted a
homestead exemption from all ad valorem taxation for state, county,
municipal, and school purposes in the same amount as that to
which a disabled veteran is entitled under other provisions of
law?"
This Act grants to the unremarried surviving spouse of a member
of the armed forces of the United Sates killed in service during
a war or armed conflict a homestead exemption from all ad valorem
taxation for state, county, municipal, and school purposes in
the same amount as that to which a disabled veteran is granted
by law. Current law only grants such an exemption to a disabled
veteran or the unremarried surviving spouse of a disabled veteran,
and the exemption amounts to $43,000.00.
If approved by a majority of the voters, the Act becomes effective
on January 1, 2001, and applies to all tax years beginning on
or after that date.
-Question D-
House Bill No. 1247
Act No. 702
Georgia Laws 2000, p. 813
"( ) Yes
( ) No
Shall the Act be approved which provides an ad valorem tax exemption
with respect to the property of Elks Lodges?"
This Act excludes Elks Lodges from all ad valorem taxation for
state, county, municipal, and school purposes provided such property
is used exclusively for charitable, fraternal, or benevolent
purposes.
If approved by a majority of the voters, the Act becomes effective
on January 1, 2001, and applies to all tax years beginning on
or after that date.
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Invitation to Bid
Date Issued: October 12, 2000
Invitation No. 10-31-00
Sealed proposals from vendors will be received by the purchasing
Department of the District 2 Health Office, at 1280 Athens Street,
Gainesville, Georgia 30507 until 11:00 a.m. legally prevailing
time on Tuesday, October 31, 2000, for three new pickup trucks,
two with 2 Wheel Drive and one with 4 Wheel Drive. After the
time and at the place noted above, the proposals will be publicly
opened and read. No extension of the bidding period will be made.
Bidding documents may be obtained at the District 2 Health Office,
1280 Athens Street, Gainesville, Georgia 30507. Requests for
documents should be filed promptly with the purchasing agent
(770) 535-6994.
The Board of Health reserves the right to reject any or all bids
and to waive technicalities and informalities. No bid may be
withdrawn for a period of 30 days after time has been called
on the date of opening.
Hall County Board of Health
Candace Sutherland, Purchasing Agent
(OC18,25INV)
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