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Saturday–Sunday, August 22-23, 2020 Telling the story of your life since 1865 $1 Sports suspended Newton County Schools puts extracurricular activities on hold By MASON WITTNER 17. Newton County Su- [email protected] The parameters of the perintendent Samantha COVINGTON, Ga. — suspension were unclear Fuhrey briefly addressed The local sports scene was in the statement put out by the public’s concerns about shaken up last weekend the Newton County School the suspension during the when Newton County System. Officials stated NCSS Board of Education School officials announced that they would “consider” meeting Tuesday night. they would be suspending resuming activities once “We understand that all fall sports and extracur- again when the COVID-19 folks are concerned about ricular activities indefinite- statistics appeared to be- See SPORTS, A11 ly beginning Monday, Aug. come “favorable.” Vietnam veteran honored Newton BOC adopts mask ordinance By TOM SPIGOLON rated [email protected] areas of GET MORE: COVINGTON, Ga. Newton Face covering — Newton’s govern- County mandate ing body is requiring outside fails 4-2 in anyone older than age cities’ Covington 8 to wear face cover- cor- CovNews.com ings or masks in public porate to protect themselves limits. from COVID-19. It follows Gov. Brian The face coverings Kemp’s recent execu- ordinance took effect tive order permitting Wednesday, Aug. 19, local governments at midnight and only applies in unincorpo- See MASK, A11 Governor visits Office of Sen. David Perdue Vietnam veteran Craig Petraszewsky of Covington (right photo) recently received several Navy awards (bottom left) from U.S. Sen. David Perdue, R-Ga., more than 45 years after the military action in which he earned them. (Top left Covington PD photo) From left are Patti and Craig Petraszewsky, Perdue and his wife, Bonnie. Read the full story at CovNews.com. Safer: Polls or post office? Examining recent history of absentee mail-in voting By TAYLOR BECK concern, the U.S. Postal dards. The American County Board of Elec- [email protected] Service is prepared public should know that tions and Registrations, COVINGTON, Ga. for an unprecedented this is said the president’s — “Catastrophic” is presidential election, our num- claims aren’t true. how President Donald Postmaster General ber one “Georgia’s system of J. Trump has described Louis DeJoy said in a priority mail-in absentee ballots universal mail-in voting statement Wednesday, between is time tested and as in recent weeks. Aug. 18. now and secure as in-person Special to The Covington News As the Nov. 3 election “The Postal Service election INSIDE: voting,” he wrote in a nears, Trump has stated From left, Georgia First Lady Marty Kemp and Gov. Bri- is ready today to handle day.” Newton letter to The Covington an Kemp are presented a badge from Covington Police his belief that mail- congressmen whatever volume of DeJoy News. Chief Stacey Cotton on Thursday, Aug. 20. in ballots could lead election mail it receives an- split on postal “The system is to widespread voting this fall,” DeJoy said. nounced changes designed to safeguard By TAYLOR BECK said the governor fraud and could give “Even with the chal- the See A2 against voter fraud, in- [email protected] dropped by for the Democratic presidential lenges of keeping our postal stances of which in his- COVINGTON, Ga. quick, unofficial visit nominee Joe Biden an employees and custom- service would be tory are rare to nonex- — Gov. Brian Kemp around 2 p.m. to see unfair advantage. It’s ers safe and healthy expanding its current istent. Having watched stopped by for a brief the facility, meet with also been rumored that as they operate amid leadership taskforce on the system work, I have tour of the new Cov- staff and speak with the U.S. Post Office a pandemic, we will election mail to ensure complete confidence ington Police Depart- officer Matt Cooper. won’t be able to deliver deliver the nation’s results are delivered on in the process and the ment building Thurs- “Great to visit all ballots in time to be election mail on time time. people who work the day afternoon. with [the Covington counted. and within our well-es- Philip A. Johnson, Covington Police Despite growing tablished service stan- chair of the Newton See VOTING, A3 Chief Stacey Cotton See VISITS, A3

Volume 155, No. 34 Inside Index Obituaries Technology plays Obituaries...... A2 Kathi Bailey major role in Opinions...... A4 Loretta Foley Bates modern farming Classifieds...... A5 William O. Nunnally Public Notices...... A6 Betty Montez Phillippus Agriculture...... A10 See A10 Business Spotlight...... A12 See A2

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Obituaries Newton congressmen split on postal Kathi Bailey with numerous nieces, nephews, Kathi Bailey, age 68, of Coving- great nieces and great nephews. ton passed away Thursday, Aug. 13, Graveside services will be held changes before Nov. 3 election 2020. She was born Oct. 9, 1951, in at 10 o’clock Wednesday, Aug. 19, Santa Clara to Jack Stoll and Margu- 2020, at Lawnwood Memorial Park. By TOM SPIGOLON rite Fidiam who have preceded her in The family will receive friends at [email protected] death. Ms. Bailey grew up in Santa J.C. Harwell and Son Funeral Home COVINGTON, Ga. — Newton Clara and Santa Cruz, California. from 9 until 10 a.m. prior to the County’s two congressmen had She graduated high school in Santa service of Wednesday. J.C. Harwell widely opposing views this week on Clara, California and was a graduate and Son Funeral Home, TE Davis the Postal Service rift that left the of Caribrillo College in Soquel, Cali- Funeral Services, 2157 East Street, agency’s director calling off planned fornia. Kathi was an avid reader, she SE, Covington, GA 30014. cost-cutting measures before the enjoyed games, traveling, and the Ice Due to the COVID-19 pandem- November election. Capades. She was a nurse and Kathi ic all Centers for Disease Control District 4 U.S. Rep. Hank John- proudly served in the United States and Prevention requirements will son, D-Lithonia, and District 10 Army and retired from nursing at be followed. There is a limit of 50 U.S. Rep. Jody Hice, R-Greensboro, Special to The News Dominican Hospital in 2013. Along people at any large gathering, so- differed wildly about Postmaster U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson, D-Lithonia, with her parents she was preceded cial distancing must be recognized, General Louis DeJoy’s plans that speaks during a press conference last in death by her sister Robin Marie the use of mask is encouraged, and opponents say could threaten de- week at a post office in south DeKalb Brace. most importantly if you feel sick or livery of mail-in ballots to election County. Ms. Bailey is survived by her have any symptoms of COVID 19 offices by Election Day nationwide. sisters Denise Hemmingson and her you will not be allowed to attend the DeJoy said on Tuesday, Aug. 18, threat from the president,” Johnson husband Bob of Burkburnett, Texas, service. Please be respectful of the the Postal Service would suspend said. and Debby Crum and her husband family during this difficult time and operational changes until after the He said he was supporting legisla- Keith of Mansfield, Georgia, along follow the requirements of the CDC. 2020 election. tion which prohibits the Postal Ser- The measures included elimi- vice from implementing any chang- es to operations or level of service it Loretta Foley Bates Day of Monroe, sons and daugh- nating overtime for mail carriers, Loretta Foley Bates was a carrier ters-in-law, Andy (Annson) Bates reducing post office hours and had in place on Jan. 1, 2020. “In a time of a pandemic, the of many names. and Jody and (Elisabeth) Bates of removing postal boxes. Some called her Loretta, some Oxford, daughter-in-law, Janet Bates Democrats, state attorneys general Postal Service is ‘Election Cen- tral.’ Americans should not have called her Mom, some called her of Monroe; siblings, Earl “Skipper” and civil rights groups had intense- Granny, some called her Maw, and (Glenda) Foley and Doretta (Don) ly criticized DeJoy’s moves to cut to choose between their health and their vote,” he said. some called her Nana. Polk; grandchildren, Jerry Day, Joni costs — which were supported by She was born Oct. 21, 1935, to Day, Matt(Gennie) Bates, Michael President Donald Trump. Hice shared on his Twitter account that, “Democrats’ fake outrage over the late Earl and Virginia Foley in Bates, Brant Canup, Dylan Bates, They also have been faulted for Clinton, Tennessee. She grew up on Walker Bates and Lucas Bates; great slowing mail delivery and criticized their fabricated ‘crisis’ at (the Postal Service) is shameful.” Foley Hill, which she was always grandchildren, Erin Day, Austin Day, as an attempt to disenfranchise vot- fond of and held close to her heart. In Jordyn Bates and Madelyn Bates; ers seeking to vote safely by mail “Postmaster General DeJoy tried implementing long overdue reforms 1952 she met and married the love of and great-great-grandchild, Xander during the coronavirus pandemic, her life Herman Bates. They had 43 McGhee. the New York Times reported. at an agency that’s lost money for 13 straight years. None of the good years together. She loved their Arrangements for Mrs. Bates were Trump has criticized mail-in family very much! She was a care- as follows: visitation was Aug. 15, voting as a potential source of voter changes would have impacted the election,” Hice tweeted. giver to all in good and bad times. 2020, at Meadows Funeral Home in fraud — a claim disputed by state Mrs. Bates was preceded in death Monroe from 3-6 p.m. Funeral ser- and local election officials nation- “There is no ‘dismantling’ of the U.S. Postal Service,” he said. by her husband, Herman Bates, chil- vices were held at Meadows Funeral wide. dren twin infant boys Earl and Beryl Home Chapel at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Johnson on Tuesday held a press He said business is “booming” and package volume is “through Bates, Herman “Buddy” Bates and Aug. 16, 2020. Interment was at Mt. conference outside the Wesley Randy Bates. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery — Chapel Post Office in south DeKalb the roof” for the Postal Service. It has $14 billion in cash on hand, and Those left to cherish her memory 657 Mt. Zion Road Oxford, GA. County to announce his support of are her daughter Sherry (Charles) the Postal Service “as a pillar of our March to July revenue was $1.2 democracy, enshrined in the Con- billion more than the same period in William O. Nunnally (Bill) William H. and Susan Klima and stitution and essential for providing 2019, Hice said. William O. Nunnally (Bill) of Don and Karen Klima and very spe- critical services” such as deliver- He said mail-in balloting was Social Circle, Georgia, died Aug. 15, cial great nephews. ing prescriptions, Social Security House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s 2020. Graveside services for Mr. Nunnal- checks, paychecks, tax returns and “backdoor plan to implement na- Born in 1937 in Atlanta, he was the ly will be held at 12 p.m. on Wednes- absentee ballots. tionwide ballot harvesting,” Hice son of William White and Gertrude day, Aug. 19, 2020, at the Covington Retired letter carrier Dexter said. “Ballot harvesting” is a refer- Stephens Nunnally. He grew up City Cemetery with Reverend Kale Brown, Georgia AFL-CIO President ence to some states allowing a third in Rutledge, Georgia, and attended Rush officiating. Because Bill loved Charlie Fleming, and members of party to collect and return multiple Morgan County schools. Bill was a his dog, Dolly, his constant compan- the American Postal Workers Union ballots to help elderly and disabled graduate of the University of Georgia ion and much-loved friend, those were among those attending the voters cast their ballots. and a long-time and proud supporter wishing to make memorial dona- event. Republicans have long contended of the Georgia Bulldogs. He attend- tions are asked to give to an animal “Lives, livelihoods and the life of it opens the door for fraud and have ed many games and enjoyed talking charity of their choice. J.C. Harwell our American democracy are under fought to restrict it. with friends about each season’s and Son Funeral Home, TE Davis team. His friends were many and Funeral Services, 2157 East Street, increased in numbers whenever he SE, Covington, GA 30014. 770-786- met someone new. He was always 2524 interested in those he met, asking lots Due to the COVID-19 pandemic of questions and quickly becoming all Centers for Disease Control and a familiar and trusted friend. With a Prevention (CDC) requirements will great sense of humor, Bill enjoyed a be followed. There is a limit of 50 good joke and loved to laugh. Bill people at any large gathering, so- served in the Air Force and later sold cial distancing must be recognized, medical equipment and was a talent- the use of mask is encouraged, and ed home builder in Walton, Newton most importantly if you feel sick or and Morgan counties. He loved have any symptoms of COVID-19 to garden and, in turn, to share his you will not be allowed to attend the bounty with friends and neighbors. service. Please be respectful of the Bill is survived by his wife of 52 family during this difficult time and years, Harriett D. Nunnally, as well follow the requirements of the CDC. as beloved nephews and their wives, The owners and staff of J.C. Harwell and Son Funeral Home have pledged to adhere Betty Montez She had a great sense of well as several nieces to the Cremation-With-Care Code of Ethics (Rogers) Philippus humor, enjoyed shop- and nephews. & Professional Responsibility. Your trust & Betty Montez (Rog- ping, and most of all, A private Graveside confidence is essential. ers) Philippus of Cov- eating at her favorite Service for Mrs. Philip- “Since 1893” When choosing burial or cremation you can ington passed away restaurant, Chick-fil-A, pus will be held Sun- J.C. Harwell and Son Tuesday, Aug. 18, every Friday morning day, Aug. 23, 2020, at 2 Funeral Home rest assured that our staff adheres to these ethical and professional standards of: 2020, at the age of 92. with her friends. Mrs. p.m., at Green Meadow Covington, GA 30014 Mrs. Philippus was a Philippus loved her Memorial Gardens, 699 Integrity, Objectivity, Competence, Tommy & Mary Evelyn Davis long-time member of children, grandchildren, American Legion Road, 770-786-2524 Fairness, Confidentiality, and Zion Baptist Church and great-grandchildren NE, in Conyers with www.harwellfuneralhome.com Professionalism where she sang in the unconditionally. She Rev. Wayne Rickard Young at Heart Choir. was preceded in death officiating. Flowers by her husband, Joe are accepted, or dona- Philippus; parents, J.W. tions may be made to and Lucy Rogers; sister, the Christian Learning Bobbye Ceil O’Kel- Center, 141 Alcova ley; and brother, Don Drive, Social Circle, Rogers. GA 30025. Those left to cherish CDC guidelines rec- her memory are her ommend social distanc- BULLSEYE sons and daughters-in- ing (six feet apart) and law, Barry and Shirlene wearing masks while in ACCOUNTING SERVICES INC. Philippus, Stacy and public. We ask that you Vicki Philippus; grand- observe these recom- “Where Accuracy Counts” children, Joe and Mi- mendations while in our chelle Philippus, Julie funeral home attend- and Jeremy Troughton, ing visitations and/or Matthew and Raina services. In addition, Philippus, Mitch and gatherings are limited Megan Philippus; to 50 persons or less in great-grandchildren, our facility at one time. 762.435.7002 | [email protected] | Monticello, Ga. Matthew Johnson, Please honor these re- Haley Jane Philippus, strictions for the safety Accounting | Payroll Services | Tax Preparation Brooks Philippus, and of the family, yourself, Michaela Philippus as and our staff. The Covington News Saturday-Sunday, August 22-23, 2020 | A3 VOTING: Continued from A1 Porterdale hires private firm elections. You should too.” fined $20,000. through the same ballot reader to collect household trash More than 230 million There has been only one used to count in-person, elec- Americans are considered case of duplicate voting in the tion-day ballots. By TOM SPIGOLON still want to work together eligible to vote, according state of Georgia, which came “I want to assure you that [email protected] on residential curbside sol- to the U.S. Census Bureau, in 2010, according to the the vote count in Newton PORTERDALE, Ga. — id waste collection within but in the 2016 presidential foundation. There have been County will not take weeks Porterdale’s new interim the limits of Porterdale.” election, approximately 138.8 three cases of false registra- or months to complete and city manager says a pri- Burgess & Sons will million voters cast a ballot. tions (two in 2011 and one in report,” Johnson said. “It is vate company will collect perform curbside pickup Approximately 24% of those 2015). Only one of the cases our plan to complete the count residents’ household gar- only, he said. The city will were mail-in absentee ballots, resulted in a criminal convic- and publish it on the evening bage but related services resume yard waste and according to the U.S. Election tion (2015). of Nov. 3.” like yard waste collection bulk goods pickup as done Assistance Commission. There have been no cases of Besides mailing it in or vot- will have to wait until the in the past once it has a Despite ballots cast by the altering the vote count. ing in person Nov. 3, Newton city has the staff to handle staffed public works de- millions, there have been Of the 16,487 votes cast in County residents will also get it. partment, Etheridge said. only 954 election fraud cases Newton County in the Aug. three weeks of early voting. The Porterdale City He also said he planned across the U.S. since 1982, 11, runoff election between Absentee ballots can be ap- Council on Thursday, on Friday, Aug. 21, to be- according to The Heritage Jeffrey Foster and Robert plied for at any time between Aug. 20, voted to hire gin the process of hiring a Foundation. Thirteen cases Stansfield for the Alcovy Judi- 180 days prior to the election Covington-based Burgess Public Works Department were recorded in 2020 alone cial Circuit Superior Court and the end of the business & Sons LLC for curbside director, supervisor and — only three cases were judge position, 8,308 votes day on the Friday before the trash collection following three general workers. classified as fraudulent use of (50.39%) came from absentee election. the recent resignations of They will provide road absentee ballot and/or dupli- ballots. But even if voters don’t all city employees who and right-of-way main- cate voting. Similar, if not record-break- apply for an absentee ballot, formerly provided the tenance, water and sewer However, since 1997, there ing turnout is expected na- there’s no reason not to go service. services, general lawn have only been 20 election tionwide for the presidential to the polls to vote. Social The resignations of five care for public areas, park fraud cases in the state of election, Johnson said. That distancing will be practiced Public Works Department maintenance, yard waste Georgia. means absentee ballot totals and hand sanitizer will be employees likely were tied and bulk household item There have been 10 cases could multiply exponentially. available at polling places to the council’s recent ap- pickup, as well as “other of fraudulent use of absentee In Georgia, voters must in Newton County, Johnson proval of a drastic cost-re- aligned tasks,” he said. ballots. Only one resulted in a complete an application to get said. Masks will be strongly duction plan that included City officials already criminal conviction. an absentee ballot. Johnson encouraged. furloughs reducing city had arranged for Burgess Tommy Raney, a 2007 said the absentee ballot is only “If you go and wear a mask, workers’ pay by 20%. & Sons to collect house- candidate for the Jackson sent to the voter once the ap- if you observe the physical Former interim city hold waste Tuesday, Aug. City Council, and his cam- plication signature is matched distancing and don’t have a manager Robert Witcher 18, for the city’s 1,700 paign worker, Debra Brown, to the signature on the voter crowded situation, there’s no also led the department but residents after one resident pleaded guilty to mishandling registration card on file. reason why you shouldn’t resigned from both posi- said household garbage more than 40 absentee bal- When returning a ballot, be able to [vote],” said Dr. tions Wednesday, Aug. 19. had not been collected for lots in the 2007 Jackson City the voter is required to sign Anthony Fauci, director of the Newly-hired Interim about three weeks. Council race, according to the an oath on the outside ballot National Institute of Allergy City Manager Frank Etheridge, who began foundation. Raney had won envelope, which is matched to and Infectious Diseases, in a Etheridge said the contract his job Aug. 12, said the election by 27 votes. Both the voter registration card on recent interview with National with Burgess & Sons LLC residents with complaints were sentenced to two years file. Once received, Johnson Geographic. is for a one-year period about Burgess’ service of probation. Raney was fined said the ballots are removed Read Johnson’s letter in its with two one-year exten- should call Porterdale City $158,000, and Brown was from envelopes and scanned entirety on A4. sions available “if both Hall at 770-786-2217. VISITS: Continued from A1

Police Department] this enforcement officers across head while on duty Sept. 3, in February and has been knew we had just moved afternoon!” the governor Georgia, thank you for your 2018. He returned to duty in working to get settled in ever and just wanted to stop by wrote on Twitter. “[First service to your communities May. since, Cotton said. and see it and say ‘hi’ to the Lady Marty Kemp] and I are and our state!” The Covington Police “[Kemp] was impressed officers and staff.” thrilled to see Officer Matt Cooper sustained a brain Department moved into its with the new facility and Cooper healthy and back at injury when he was injured new home, located at 13183 thanked us for the hard job work. To the brave local law by a gunshot wound to the Harland Drive in Covington, we do,” Cotton said. “He

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OPINIONS Saturday-Sunday, August 22-23, 2020 | A4 The Covington News Tom Spigolon news editor

Newton Newspapers Inc. Cover, don’t blast mountain’s OWNER Patrick Graham [email protected] Confederate heroes EDITOR and PUBLISHER NEWS EDITOR Taylor Beck Tom Spigolon n an effort to end all of eight or nine houses [email protected] [email protected] the disagreements if they were crammed and unpleasantness together like in a ADVERTISING DIRECTOR SPORTS EDITOR Iabout the giant stone modern Atlanta subdi- Cynthia Warren Mason Wittner carving vision. [email protected] [email protected] of three A nightly summer- Con- time laser show (spon- CIRCULATION MANAGER LEGALS CLERK federate sored before and, hope- Amanda Ellington Lee Ann Avery heroes fully, after COVID-19) [email protected] [email protected] on the brings thousands to side of the park and includes a Phone 770.787.6397 (NEWS) | Fax 770.786.6451 Online at covnews.com | email [email protected] Stone segment in which the Moun- lasers seemingly bring The Covington News (USPS 136140) is published weekly on Sunday tain, I want to propose the “heroes” to life by for $52 a year for home delivery or $72 a year for mail delivery by Newton Newspapers Inc., 1166 Usher St. NW, Covington, GA 30014. This news- a solution. having their horses paper is printed at the Jackson County Sentinel in Scottsboro, Alabama. I’m sure it’s not an “move.” Periodicals postage paid at Covington, Georgia. POSTMASTER: Send original idea. But I say: After the South’s address changes to The Covington News, P.O. Box 1249, Covington, GA Throw a big tarp over crushing defeat in the 30015. Contents Copyright © 2020 Newton Newspapers Inc. it and leave it to cover Civil War, the Unit- the 190-foot by 90- ed Daughters of the Letter to the Editor foot structure — even Wikimedia Commons Confederacy early during the summertime Visitors prepare to watch the nightly laser light show at in the 20th century BOC, sheriff must be laser shows in the sur- Stone Mountain. raised funds to place rounding park. hundreds of memorial more careful about Remove it only on ous tasks. clashes. statues throughout the occasions when the Others say the A little background: South, including in huge artwork needs 48-year-old carving Stone Mountain is a Covington. spending for legal help to be visible, such as should be left alone 1,700-foot gray, granite They also originated Dear Editor: result of high demand when groups like the because of its historical mountain in eastern the idea of a memorial Recently, Newton for legal services by the Sons of Confederate significance, or be- DeKalb County which at Stone Mountain that County Commission county and over-reli- Veterans meet there cause it portrays three had been used as a ultimately became the Chairman Marcello ance of the staff on the and request it. heroes of the “Lost source for building carving that was com- Banes posted on the very competent Ms. Yes, it will still exist Cause” which many stone for decades. pleted over a series of county’s website the le- Martin. and memorialize three Southerners’ ancestors It also was the site decades in 1972. gal costs being incurred Fortunately, the trend heroes of the “Lost fought and died for. of a 1915 rally that led As this year’s civil by the Board of Com- of payments to Jar- Cause” which sought In recent years, to the creation of the rights protests continue missioners (BOC) and rard & Davis has been to preserve a system in groups offended by modern Ku Klux Klan — and this new era of Sheriff Ezell Brown. downward from a high which African-Ameri- it have clashed with which featured white activism continues — I Apparently, Chairman of $1.07 million in FY cans were enslaved. groups defending it for supremacy as a core see no end to the objec- Banes was trying to 2016 to $653,355 in But, have you got a variety of reasons. belief. tions, and the objec- make the case that FY 2020. According to a better idea for a The latest incident The mountain’s tions to the objections. hiring another law firm Chairman Banes, this is compromise solution Aug. 15 involved a granite etching portrays And I see no ideas to represent the county still too high compared to calls for removing sometimes violent likenesses of Gen- being raised about how or hiring an in-house to other similar coun- something that offends clash between oppos- erals Robert E. Lee, to end the squabbling staff attorney would ties. a good chunk of Geor- ing groups of armed Stonewall Jackson and over a big granite save money. Additional Actions by Sheriff gia’s population? demonstrators in the President Jefferson Da- memorial to the Con- analysis is needed to Brown have added sig- Some opponents of nearby city of Stone vis side by side astride federacy. better understand why nificantly to the coun- the granite structure Mountain. The state their horses. taxpayers are footing ty’s overall legal costs. have said the state- agency that operates It is cut about 42 feet such large legal bills. From FY 2010 to FY owned memorial the park surrounding deep into the granite, Tom Spigolon is news The BOC fired former 2015, before Tommy should be sandblasted the mountain closed it about 400 feet above editor of The Coving- county attorney Tom- Craig was hired exclu- or dynamited off the to visitors because they the ground. It occupies ton News. He can be my Craig in November sively to represent the mountainside — two were worried about, a 17,100-square-foot reached at tspigolon@ 2016 after years of high sheriff, legal services potentially difficult, you guessed it, the area of the mountain- covnews.com. legal bills and problems for the sheriff and jail expensive and hazard- potential for violent side — about the size with the Bear Creek departments averaged Reservoir project, in- $85,732 per year based Letter to the Editor cluding self-enhancing on Chairman Banes’ side deals. Subsequent- data. After hiring Mr. ly, the county hired Craig, the sheriff’s total Mail-in voting as secure as in-person the Jarrard & Davis legal costs have aver- Law Firm to represent aged $335,061 from FY Dear Editor: plication. The signa- Election Day — voters and over the next few the county, with Ms. 2017-FY 2020. That is News stories about ture on the application can cast their ballots days will be exploring Megan Martin as our almost four times the mail-in voting and is confirmed by our from 7 a.m. until 7 additional drop boxes primary attorney. How- amount before the sher- whether the U.S. Post staff against the voter p.m. at their assigned at remote locations ever, Sheriff Brown iff hired Mr. Craig. Office can deliver registration card on voting precinct. Any- around the County. immediately hired The big increase in mail-in ballots in time file in our office. Only one in line at the 7 p.m. Finally, I want to Tommy Craig to solely his overall legal bills to be counted are dis- then will an absentee poll closing will be assure you that the vote represent his depart- has been due to the hir- turbing. I feel com- ballot be mailed to the allowed to vote. count in Newton Coun- ment instead of using ing of Mr. Craig. When pelled to clarify those voter. Safe distancing will ty will not take weeks the county as was his the sheriff was using issues as they apply to When returning the be maintained at the or months to complete practice when Mr. Craig Mr. Craig along with Newton County. absentee ballot, the polls and hand sanitizer and report. It is our held that position. other county depart- The most crucial pil- voter must sign an oath will be available for plan to complete the Ms. Martin and her ments in FY 2015, he lar of our democracy is on the outside ballot everyone. Masks will count and publish it on colleagues at Jarrard paid him only $23,841. fair and free elections. envelope, which is be strongly encour- the evening of Nov. 3. & Davis found huge Since FY 2017, the I can assure you that checked against the aged, but Gov. Brian I would urge each legal problems when sheriff has averaged principle is the touch- voter registration sig- Kemp’s most recent of you to remember they began working for paying Mr. Craig stone for our board nature on record. extension of rules that voting is not a the county in FY 2016. $287,509 per year, or members, staff and Once received, the specifically states that Republican matter nor The county faced a over 12 times more. It volunteers who work absentee ballots are no mask mandate may a Democratic matter. long-standing lawsuit is difficult to understand diligently to insure that removed from the ex- be enforced at polling It is a patriotic matter. involving the landfill, as why Sheriff Brown’s every registered voter terior envelope and the locations. Whatever method you well as major legal tan- legal spending rose that can vote in the safest interior envelope and If you do not feel choose to cast your gles involving the Bear much concurrently with environment possible then scanned through comfortable voting ballot, and whoever Creek Reservoir. The the hiring of Mr. Craig. and that each vote is the same type ballot in-person because of you choose to vote for, county’s form of gov- Regardless of who counted accurately. reader used to count COVID, apply for an please vote. Voting is ernment was changed, the county hires in the As we plan for the the in-person ballots. absentee ballot. If you not only a right which the Solid Waste Au- future, both the BOC Nov. 3 General Elec- The system is de- have questions regard- untold men and women thority was formed, and the sheriff have to tion, we are facing seri- signed to safeguard ing your registration or across two and a half the 2017 SPLOST was be far more careful with ous challenges, includ- against voter fraud, your voter status, go centuries have died to implemented and the spending on attorney ing the surging and instances of which online to the Secretary insure, it is a civic duty county fought a lawsuit fees. persistent COVID-19 in history are rare to of State’s My Voter and one that distin- by its former recreation infection, a predicted nonexistent. Having Page, or call the New- guishes this country director. In short, the le- Tom West and record turnout and the watched the system ton County Elections from many around the gal fees paid to Jarrard Barbara M. 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health, safety, and welfare. ten o’clock, a.m. interested parties are hereby notified to required to render your demands and/ estate representative according to law. Public Notices show cause why said application should or make payments to the undersigned THIS THE 30th day of JULY, 2020. SEALED PROPOSALS must be MELANIE M. Bell, Judge not be granted. All objections must be in estate representative according to law. Alcoholic Beverage delivered to City Hall, 2194 Emory BY: MARCIA Wynne writing, and filed with this Court on or THIS THE 17th day of AUGUST, 2020. RANDY N. BENNETT Street NW, Covington, GA 30014 if CLERK, PROBATE Court before SEPTEMBER 8, 2020, next, at 55 DRUMMOND PL NOTICE IS hereby given that using FedEx or UPS and if being NEWTON COUNTY, GA ten o’clock, a.m. NANETTE WATSON COVINGTON, GA 30014 an application has been made mailed (USPS),to P.O. Box 1527 405 PINE ROAD to the Newton County Board of Covington, GA 30015, Attn: William PUBLIC NOTICE #117113 MELANIE M. Bell, Judge DAVIDSON, NC 28036 PUBLIC NOTICE #117127 Commissioners to obtain a license to Smith, Economic Development 8/9,16,23,30 BY: MARCIA Wynne 8/9,16,23,30 sell alcoholic beverages (beer & wine) Manager, by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, CLERK, PROBATE Court PUBLIC NOTICE #117187 CITATION NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND for off premises consumption by: September 4, 2020. NEWTON COUNTY, GA 8/23,30,9/6,13 CREDITORS MICHELLE A. PORTEOUS has NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND ALYZA & Shanil LLC REQUEST FOR Bids/Proposals and PUBLIC NOTICE #117123 petitioned to be appointed Administrator CREDITORS NOTICE IS hereby given to the debtors DBA: LIBERTY Food Mart 2 additional information may be obtained 8/9,16,23,30 of the Estate of ALLESANDRA ANN- and creditors of the Estate of FRED SHAHNAZ SURANI at City Hall or by accessing the request MARIE PORTEOUS, deceased. (The CITATION NOTICE IS hereby given to the ODOM, deceased, late of Newton 11506 BROWN Bridge Rd. for proposals on the City’s website at applicant has also applied for waiver debtors and creditors of the Estate of County, Georgia. You are required to COVINGTON, GA 30016 https://www.cityofcovington.org/index. php?section=business-opportunities of bond and/or grant of certain powers THE PETITION of BARBARA A BARBARA NELL SHANNON HENRY, render your demands and/or make contained in O.C.G.A. §53-12-232). All MITCHUM widow/widower of LEE deceased, late of Newton County, payments to the undersigned estate OCCUPATION TAX/BUSINESS interested parties are hereby notified to RUSSELL MITCHUM, SR., deceased, Georgia. You are required to render your representative according to law. License Contact: PUBLIC NOTICE #117192 show cause why said application should for Twelve Month’s Support for having demands and/or make payments to THIS THE 4th day of AUGUST, 2020. TINA WATERS 8/23,30 not be granted. All objections must be in been duly filed, all interested parties the undersigned estate representative BUSINESS LICENSE Clerk writing, and filed with this Court on or are hereby notified to show cause why according to law. JUDITH ANN ODOM [email protected] Citations before SEPTEMBER 8, 2020, next, at said petition should not be granted. All THIS THE 6th day of AUGUST, 2020. 180 LANELLA PARKWAY ten o’clock, a.m. objections must be in writing and filed CONYERS, GA 30013 PUBLIC NOTICE #117157 CITATION with this Court on or before September TINA MELVILLE 8/16, 23 MELANIE M. Bell, Judge 8, 2020, next at ten o’clock a.m. P.O. BOX 249 PUBLIC NOTICE #117132 ANTHONY MCKIBBEN has petitioned BY: MARCIA Wynne GOOD HOPE, GA 30014 8/9,16,23,30 to be appointed Administrator of the Bids CLERK, PROBATE Court MELANIE M. Bell, Judge Estate of SHIRLEY ANN KING, NEWTON COUNTY, GA BY: MARCIA Wynne, Clerk PUBLIC NOTICE #117184 NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS deceased. (The applicant has also PROBATE COURT 8/23,30,9/6,13 CREDITORS CITY OF COVINGTON WATER MAIN applied for waiver of bond and/or PUBLIC NOTICE #117116 NEWTON COUNTY, Georgia REPLACEMENT PROJECT FOR grant of certain powers contained in 8/9,16,23,30 NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND NOTICE IS hereby given to the debtors PUCKETT STREET AREA O.C.G.A. §53-12-232). All interested PUBLIC NOTICE #117139 CREDITORS and creditors of the Estate of GAIL parties are hereby notified to show CITATION 8/9,16,23,30 LESTER, deceased, late of Newton CITY OF Covington 2194 Emory Street cause why said application should not NOTICE IS hereby given to the debtors County, Georgia. You are required to NW Covington, GA 30014 be granted. All objections must be in MYRTIS WEAVER CLARK has CITATION and creditors of the Estate of BRIAN E. render your demands and/or make writing, and filed with this Court on or petitioned to be appointed Administrator BARNETT, deceased, late of Newton payments to the undersigned estate SEPARATE SEALED BIDS for all before SEPTEMBER 8, 2020, next, at of the Estate of HENRY JAMES THE PETITION of JAMES K. County, Georgia. You are required to representative according to law. material, labor and equipment for ten o’clock, a.m. CLARK, deceased. (The applicant has COLEMAN widow/widower of render your demands and/or make THIS THE 30th day of JULY, 2020. construction of the City of Covington also applied for waiver of bond and/or MARGARET ANNETTE COLEMAN, payments to the undersigned estate Water Main Replacement Project for MELANIE M. Bell, Judge grant of certain powers contained in deceased, for Twelve Month’s Support representative according to law. RAY LESTER Puckett Street Area will be received by BY: MARCIA Wynne O.C.G.A. §53-12-232). All interested for having been duly filed, all interested THIS THE 12th day of AUGUST, 2020. 144 PITTS CHAPEL RD the City of Covington at City Hall located CLERK, PROBATE Court parties are hereby notified to show parties are hereby notified to show NEWBORN, GA 30056 at 2194 Emory Street NW, Covington, NEWTON COUNTY, GA cause why said application should not cause why said petition should not be PATSY L. BARNETT GA 30014 until 10 AM, Local Time on be granted. All objections must be in granted. All objections must be in writing 35 CROSSFIRE DR PUBLIC NOTICE #117124 September 10th, 2020 and then at said PUBLIC NOTICE #117118 writing, and filed with this Court on or and filed with this Court on or before COVINGTON, GA 30014 8/9,16,23,30 office will be publicly opened and read 8/9,16,23,30 before SEPTEMBER 8, 2020, next, at September 8, 2020, next at ten o’clock aloud. ten o’clock, a.m. a.m. PUBLIC NOTICE #117174 NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CITATION 8/23,30,9/6,13 CREDITORS THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may MELANIE M. Bell, Judge MELANIE M. Bell, Judge CYNTHIA DENISE WEEKFALL has be examined at the following locations: BY: MARCIA Wynne BY: MARCIA Wynne, Clerk NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND NOTICE IS hereby given to the debtors petitioned to be appointed Administrator ATTN: TRES Thomas City of Covington CLERK, PROBATE Court PROBATE COURT CREDITORS and creditors of the Estate of GENE of the Estate of VERONICA ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT 2194 NEWTON COUNTY, GA NEWTON COUNTY, Georgia SOCKWELL, deceased, late of Newton WEEKFALL, deceased. (The applicant Emory Street NW Covington, GA 30014 NOTICE IS hereby given to the debtors County, Georgia. You are required to has also applied for waiver of bond and/ PHONE: 770-713-0828 PUBLIC NOTICE #117121 PUBLIC NOTICE #117140 and creditors of the Estate of DEWEY render your demands and/or make or grant of certain powers contained in EMAIL: TTHOMAS@ 8/9,16,23,30 8/9,16,23,30 LAWSON HENRY, deceased, late payments to the undersigned estate O.C.G.A. §53-12-232). All interested CITYOFCOVINGTON.ORG of Newton County, Georgia. You are representative according to law. parties are hereby notified to show CITATION CITATION required to render your demands and/ THIS THE 18th day of AUGUST, 2020. cause why said application should not THERE WILL be a MANDATORY or make payments to the undersigned be granted. All objections must be in pre-bid conference for this project. RE: ESTATE of MAURICE LARUE THE PETITION of SVETLANA B. estate representative according to law. LARRY SOCKWELL writing, and filed with this Court on or The conference will be held at 10 AM, HENDERSON, Deceased HUTSON widow/widower of JAMES THIS THE 6th day of AUGUST, 2020. 58 SIOUX RIVER DR before SEPTEMBER 8, 2020, next, at September 3rd, 2020, Local Time LEONARD HUTSON, deceased, for FRANKLIN, GA 30217 ten o’clock, a.m. at 2194 Emory Street. The deadline ALICE MARIE HENDERSON, Twelve Month’s Support for having TINA MELVILLE for questions regarding the bidding Executrix has petitioned for Final been duly filed, all interested parties P.O. BOX 249 PUBLIC NOTICE #117170 MELANIE M. Bell, Judge documents will be 5 PM September 9th, Settlement of Accounts and Discharge are hereby notified to show cause why GOOD HOPE, GA 30014 8/23,30,9/6,13 BY: MARCIA Wynne 2020. from Office and all Liability. All said petition should not be granted. All CLERK, PROBATE Court NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND ALL BIDS must be accompanied by a interested parties are hereby notified objections must be in writing and filed PUBLIC NOTICE #117183 NEWTON COUNTY, GA CREDITORS Bid Bond in an amount not less than to show cause as to why said petition with this Court on or before September 8/23,30,9/6,13 ten percent (10%) of the Base Bid. should not be granted. All objections 8, 2020, next at ten o’clock a.m. PUBLIC NOTICE #117120 NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND NOTICE IS hereby given to the debtors Performance Bond and Payment Bond, must be in writing and filed with this 8/9,16,23,30 CREDITORS and creditors of the Estate of HILLYER each in the amount of one hundred Court on or before September 8, 2020, MELANIE M. Bell, Judge at ten o’clock am. BY: MARCIA Wynne, Clerk THOMAS HEAD, deceased, late of percent (100%) of the contract amount, CITATION NOTICE IS hereby given to the debtors Newton County, Georgia. You are will be required of the successful PROBATE COURT MELANIE M. Bell, Judge NEWTON COUNTY, Georgia and creditors of the Estate of DIANE required to render your demands and/ bidder. Bonds must be written by an DEANNA TAMARA CAMPBELL has BY: MARCIA Wynne, Clerk MARY HART, deceased, late of Newton or make payments to the undersigned acceptable Surety Company licensed to petitioned to be appointed Administrator PROBATE COURT PUBLIC NOTICE #117138 County, Georgia. You are required to estate representative according to law. do business in the State of Georgia and of the Estate of CLAUDE MCKENZIE NEWTON COUNTY, GA 8/9,16,23,30 render your demands and/or make THIS THE 11th day of AUGUST, 2020. listed in the Department of the Treasury, CAMPBELL, deceased. (The applicant payments to the undersigned estate Circular 570, latest edition. has also applied for waiver of bond and/ PUBLIC NOTICE #117168 NOTICE representative according to law. BRENDA H. SORROW or grant of certain powers contained in 8/23 THIS THE 27th day of JULY, 2020. 4421 GAUNTT RD SE PAYMENT OF Contract Amounts will be O.C.G.A. §53-12-232). All interested RE: PETITION of OXFORD, GA 30054 made on a periodic basis on applications parties are hereby notified to show CITATION Niesha Griffin , for Letters ALANNA JEANNE HARRIS for payment from the Contractor and cause why said application should not of Conservatorship of Minor, UPON 25 CROOKED CREEK WAY PUBLIC NOTICE #117175 approved by the Engineer based on be granted. All objections must be in RE: ESTATE of PEGGY ELIZABETH WHICH AN ORDER FOR SERVICE COVINGTON, GA 30016 8/23,30,9/6,13 work accomplished, products furnished writing, and filed with this Court on or WHITCOMB, Deceased WAS GRANTED BY THIS COURT ON and products stored on the site. Such before SEPTEMBER 8, 2020, next, at Au gust 4, 2020 PUBLIC NOTICE #117081 NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND progress payment requests shall be ten o’clock, a.m. JENNIFER UTLEY, Executrix has 8/2,9,16,23 CREDITORS submitted by the Contractor no later petitioned for Final Settlement of TO: UNKNOWN Father than the 15th of each month for work MELANIE M. Bell, Judge Accounts and Discharge from Office NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND NOTICE IS hereby given to the debtors through the end of the preceding BY: MARCIA Wynne and all Liability. All interested parties are THIS IS to notify you to file objection, if CREDITORS and creditors of the Estate of HORACE month and shall be paid by the Owner CLERK, PROBATE Court hereby notified to show cause as to why there is any, to the Petition for Letters of J. JOHNSON, JR., deceased, late within thirty (30) days after receipt of NEWTON COUNTY, GA said petition should not be granted. All Conservatorship of NOTICE IS hereby given to the of Newton County, Georgia. You are approved progress payment requests, objections must be in writing and filed MINOR, BRENDAN Jashon Griffin debtors and creditors of the Estate of required to render your demands and/ less retainage and other deductions PUBLIC NOTICE #117119 with this Court on or before September DOROTHY CAMPBELL, deceased, or make payments to the undersigned provided in the Contract Documents. 8/9,16,23,30 8, 2020, at ten o’clock am. BE NOTIFIED FURTHER: All late of Newton County, Georgia. You are estate representative according to law. Further details concerning the payment objections to the petition must be required to render your demands and/ CITATION provisions of the Contract are contained MELANIE M. Bell, Judge in writing, setting forth the grounds of or make payments to the undersigned THIS THE 12th day of AUGUST, 2020. in Article 14 of the General Conditions of BY: MARCIA Wynne, Clerk any such objections. All pleadings/ estate representative according to law. DEBORAH FAY BURROUGHS the Contract Documents. PROBATE COURT objections must be signed before a THIS THE 17th day of AUGUST, 2020. JAMES B. O’NEAL, Executor has petitioned to be appointed NEWTON COUNTY, GA notary public or before a probate court 110 S. Centre St. Administrator of the Estate of WESLEY NOTE: CONTRACTOR and clerk, and filing· fees must be tendered PAMELA R. WOODS SOUTH ORANGE, NJ 07079 D. BURROUGHS, deceased. (The subcontractors must obtain a business PUBLIC NOTICE #117143 with your pleadings/objections, unless 1325 CRIMSON LANE applicant has also applied for waiver license in Georgia, be fully insured to 8/23 you qualify to file as an indigent party. MCDONOUGH, GA 30252 PUBLIC NOTICE #117159 of bond and/or grant of certain powers perform work in the State of Georgia. Contact probate court personnel at the 8/23,30,9/6,13 contained in O.C.G.A. §53-12-232). All CITATION PUBLIC NOTICE #117172 following address/telephone number for NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND THE SUCCESSFUL bidder shall secure interested parties are hereby notified to 8/23,30,9/6,13 the required amount of filing fees. All CREDITORS and pay for all permits, assessments, show cause why said application should RITZY DIAMOND has petitioned to objections must be filed by September NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND charges or fees required in connection not be granted. All objections must be in be appointed Administrator of the 8, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. CREDITORS NOTICE IS hereby given to the debtors with the proposed construction. writing, and filed with this Court on or Estate of JANIE LATRECE GARVIN, before SEPTEMBER 8, 2020, next, at deceased. (The applicant has also and creditors of the Estate of HOWARD MELANIE M. BELL PROBATE JUDGE NOTICE IS hereby given to the debtors DAN HAROLSON, deceased, late THE CITY of Covington reserves the ten o’clock, a.m. applied for waiver of bond and/or and creditors of the Estate of ELLA of Newton County, Georgia. You are right to reject any or all bids, including grant of certain powers contained in BY: MARCIA Wynne LUCILLE FOWLER, deceased, late required to render your demands and/ without limitation, the right to reject any MELANIE M. Bell, Judge O.C.G.A. §53-12-232). All interested CLERK OF PROBATE COURT of Newton County, Georgia. You are or make payments to the undersigned and all nonconforming, non-responsive, BY: MARCIA Wynne parties are hereby notified to show 1132 USHER STREET COVINGTON, required to render your demands and/ estate representative according to law. unbalanced or conditional bids and to CLERK, PROBATE Court cause why said application should not GA 30014 or make payments to the undersigned THIS THE 6th day of AUGUST, 2020. reject the bid of any bidder whom Owner NEWTON COUNTY, GA be granted. All objections must be in 770 784 2045 estate representative according to law. believes would not be in the best interest writing, and filed with this Court on or THIS THE 30th day of JULY, 2020. BRUCE C HARALSON of the Project to make an award to that PUBLIC NOTICE #117122 before SEPTEMBER 8, 2020, next, at PUBLIC NOTICE #117134 5171 HARTSOOK DR bidder whether because the bid is not 8/9,16,23,30 ten o’clock, a.m. 8/9,16,23,30 ANGELA FOWLER COVINGTON, GA 30014 responsive, the bidder is unqualified, CITATION 30 MOUNTAIN DR or of doubtful financial ability or fails to MELANIE M. Bell, Judge COVINGTON, GA 30016 PUBLIC NOTICE #117188 meet any other pertinent standard or BY: MARCIA Wynne Corporations GAH’VONNIE LARMAN has petitioned 8/23,30,9/6,13 criteria established by the Owner . CLERK, PROBATE Court to be appointed Administrator of the A NOTICE of Intent to Dissolve PUBLIC NOTICE #117130 COPIES OF the CONTRACT NEWTON COUNTY, GA Estate of VERNONICA LARMAN, SOUTHERN HERITAGE SERVICES, 8/9,16,23,30 NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND DOCUMENTS, Specifications, anddeceased. (The applicant has also INC., a Georgia corporation with CREDITORS PUBLIC NOTICE #117115 drawings may be obtained at the office applied for waiver of bond and/or registered office at 6141 Newton Drive, NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND 8/9,16,23,30 of Alcovy Surveying & Engineering, Inc., grant of certain powers contained in Covington, Georgia 30014, has been CREDITORS NOTICE IS hereby given to the 2205 Hwy 81 S, Loganville, GA 30052 O.C.G.A. §53-12-232). All interested CITATION delivered to the Secretary of State by debtors and creditors of the Estate of (phone 770-466-4002) upon a non- parties are hereby notified to show said corporation and filed by him on NOTICE IS hereby given to the debtors JACQUELINE LUELLA WILLIAMS, refundable payment of $50.00 for each cause why said application should not SHAWN EVERETT SPRINGSTON has August 12, 2020 and creditors of the Estate of EVELYN deceased, late of Newton County, set. PDF copies may be obtained at no be granted. All objections must be in petitioned to be appointed Administrator IN ACCORDANCE the applicable SUSIE VEAL PACE, deceased, late Georgia. You are required to render your charge. writing, and filed with this Court on or of the Estate of GARY JOSEPH provisions of the Georgia Business of Newton County, Georgia. You are demands and/or make payments to before SEPTEMBER 8, 2020, next, at SPRINGSTON, deceased. (The Corporation Code. required to render your demands and/ the undersigned estate representative APRIL 23, 2020 ten o’clock, a.m. applicant has also applied for waiver or make payments to the undersigned according to law. of bond and/or grant of certain powers ANY CLAIM may be submitted to estate representative according to law. THIS THE 12th day of AUGUST, 2020. PUBLIC NOTICE #117101 MELANIE M. Bell, Judge contained in O.C.G.A. §53-12-232). All ROBERT E. JONES at 6141 Newton THIS THE 17th day of AUGUST, 2020. 8/9,8/23 BY: MARCIA Wynne interested parties are hereby notified to Drive, Covington, Georgia 30014. KATHY A. CATELLIER RICHARD H. PACE 2235 VILLAGE DR THE CITY of Covington invites CLERK, PROBATE Court show cause why said application should Except for claims that are contingent 3109 FLOYD STREET COVINGTON, GA 30016 proposals to update the City’s Urban NEWTON COUNTY, GA not be granted. All objections must be in at the time of the filing of the notice of COVINGTON, GA 30014 Redevelopment Plan that conforms writing, and filed with this Court on or intent to dissolve or that arise after the PUBLIC NOTICE #117173 to the requirements of the Urban PUBLIC NOTICE #117114 before SEPTEMBER 8, 2020, next, at filing of the notice of intent to dissolve, PUBLIC NOTICE #117177 8/23,30,9/6,13 Redevelopment Act, OCGA 36.61. 8/9,16,23,30 ten o’clock, a.m. a claim against the corporation not otherwise barred will be barred unless 8/23,30,9/6,13 This plan shall examine areas in CITATION NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND the City of Covington that meet the MELANIE M. Bell, Judge a proceeding to enforce the claim is NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS BY: MARCIA Wynne commenced within two years after the State of Georgia criteria for targeted HAROLD CORNELIUS WHITE has CREDITORS CLERK, PROBATE Court publication of this notice. urban redevelopment, as defined petitioned to be appointed Administrator NOTICE IS hereby given to the debtors by the Urban Redevelopment Law. NEWTON COUNTY, GA NOTICE IS hereby given to the and creditors of the Estate of JASON of the Estate of PATRICIA ANN PUBLIC NOTICE #117158 These areas contain conditions WHITE, deceased. (The applicant has debtors and creditors of the Estate of M JOYNER, deceased, late of Newton PUBLIC NOTICE #117117 8/16,23 such as deteriorating or inadequate also applied for waiver of bond and/ FRANCES L. BENNETT, deceased, County, Georgia. You are required to 8/9,16,23,30 infrastructure, a predominance of or grant of certain powers contained late of Newton County, Georgia. You are render your demands and/or make dilapidated or vacant buildings, higher in O.C.G.A. §53-12-232). All interested CITATION Debtors Creditors required to render your demands and/ payments to the undersigned estate levels of poverty and unemployment, parties are hereby notified to show or make payments to the undersigned and other signs of blight and distress. NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND cause why said application should not TERESA G. ALLEN has petitioned to be The persistence of these conditions CREDITORS be granted. All objections must be in appointed Administrator of the Estate substantially impairs or arrests writing, and filed with this Court on or of TONYA L. ALLEN, deceased. (The the sound growth of the City and NOTICE IS hereby given to the debtors before SEPTEMBER 8, 2020, next, at applicant has also applied for waiver constitutes an economic and social and creditors of the Estate of ALICE of bond and/or grant of certain powers liability that is a menace to the public MARIE GADILHE, deceased, late contained in O.C.G.A. §53-12-232). All of Newton County, Georgia. You are The Covington News Saturday-Sunday, August 22-23, 2020 | A7 REPRESENTATIVE ACCORDING to NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND GEORGIA the northern line of Sunny Drive a and barred on and after the 2nd day of the manner provided in the Note and law. CREDITORS distance of 272.5 feet to property now October, 2020, or 30 days from service Security Deed. The debt remaining in THIS THE 4th day of AUGUST, 2020. SANTANA HOLT or formerly of Wilton D. Cheek; thence in of notice. default, this sale will be made for the NOTICE IS hereby given to the debtors PLAINTIFF, a northern direction along the western THE TAX deed to which this notice purpose of paying the same and all LEISHA N. BLOCHER and creditors of the Estate of RICHARD -VS- line of said property now or formerly of relates is dated the 2nd day of July 2019 expenses of this sale, as provided in 151 TUGALO PT JEFFERSON, JR, deceased, late TAVARUS LEWIS Cheek to property now or formerly of J. and is recorded in the office of the Clerk Security Deed and by law, including FRANKLIN, GA 30553 of Newton County, Georgia. You are DEFENDANT. C. Cowan; thence in a western direction of the Superior Court of Newton County, attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect required to render your demands and/ along the southern line of said property Georgia, in Deed Book 3879, Page 404. attorney’s fees having been given). PUBLIC NOTICE #117133 or make payments to the undersigned CIVIL ACTION No.: 2020-CV-1274-2 now or formerly of J. C. Cowan to the THE PROPERTY may be redeemed at YOUR MORTGAGE 8/9,16,23,30 estate representative according to law. eastern line of said Collum Road; and any time before the 2nd day of October, servicer, Rushmore Loan Management THIS THE 18th day of AUGUST, 2020. NOTICE OF PUBLICATION thence in a southern direction along 2020, or 30 days from service of notice, Services, LLC, as servicer for U.S. NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND the eastern line of Collum Road a by payment of the redemption price Bank Trust National Association as CREDITORS GERARD JEFFERSON TO: TAVARUS LEWSI distance of 135.0 feet, more or less, as fixed and provided by law to the trustee of LODGE SERIES IV TRUST, 90 BROWN THRASHER RD 190 SHENANDOAH DRIVE to the point of beginning. The being undersigned at the following address: can be contacted at 888-504-7300 or NOTICE IS hereby given to the debtors OXFORD, GA 30054 COVINGTON, GA. 30016 the same property conveyed to L. C. David A. Basil, LLC, 301 Bradley Street, by writing to 15480 Laguna Canyon and creditors of the Estate of JEAN Wallace by L. C. Rogers in two (2) Suite B-7, Carrollton, Georgia, 30117. Road, Suite 100, Irvine, CA 92618, to CAROL TACKETT BUCHANAN, PUBLIC NOTICE #117171 BY ORDER of the court for service by tracts, one by deed dated July 14, 1948 discuss possible alternatives to avoid deceased, late of Newton County, 8/23,30,9/6,13 publication dated AUGUST 4,, 2020 and recorded in Deed Book 36, Page PLEASE BE governed accordingly. foreclosure. Georgia. You are required to render your you are hereby notified that on JUNE 238, excepting the eastern portion of SAID PROPERTY will be sold subject demands and/or make payments to NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND 26,,2020 (date of filing) SANTAMA said tracts conveyed to Wilton D. Cheek PUBLIC NOTICE #117058 to any outstanding ad valorem taxes the undersigned estate representative CREDITORS HOLT (plaintiff) filed suit against you for by deed dated December 30, 1961 8/9,16,23,30 (including taxes which are a lien, according to law. Divorce . and recorded in Deed Book 58, Page but not yet due and payable), any THIS THE 7th day of AUGUST, 2020. NOTICE IS hereby given to the YOU ARE required to file an answer in 498, all of Newton County Records, to NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE OF matters which might be disclosed by debtors and creditors of the Estate of writing within sixty (60) days of the date which deeds reference is hereby made RIGHT OF REDEMPTION an accurate survey and inspection of BILLY E. BUCHANAN RICHARD M GRAY, JR., deceased, of the order for publication with the clerk for further description of the property STATE OF GEORGIA/COUNTY OF the property, any assessments, liens, 1200 VICTORIA LANE late of Newton County, Georgia. You are of the Superior Court of Newton County hereby conveyed. NEWTON encumbrances, zoning ordinances, OXFORD, GA 30054 required to render your demands and/ and to serve a copy of the answer restrictions, covenants, and matters of or make payments to the undersigned upon the plaintiff (if pro se) or upon the SO ORDERED, this _4th TO: 1) Roy J. Newberry, 2) record superior to the Security Deed PUBLIC NOTICE #117181 estate representative according to law. plaintiff’s attorney (if represented). day of August, 2020. Unknown Heirs and Assigns of Roy J. first set out above. 8/23,30,9/6,13 THIS THE 28th day of JULY, 2020. DAVID OZBURN, Special Master Newberry, 3) Estate Roy J. Newberry, TO THE best knowledge and belief WITNESS THE Honorable JOHN M. NEWTON COUNTY Superior Court 4) Unknown Administrators, of the undersigned, the parties in NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND DONNA K. GRAY Heirs and Assigns Estate Roy J. CREDITORS OTT., Judge Superior Court of Newton possession of the property are Joshua 150 GRAYSTONE DR County. PUBLIC NOTICE #117112 Newberry, 5) Darnel Quick Recovery, Harrison and Kimberly Harrison or COVINGTON, GA 30014 Inc., assignee of Newton General NOTICE IS hereby given to the debtors 8/9,16,23,30 tenant(s); and said property is more THIS, THE 5TH day of AUGUST, 2020. Hospital, 6) 1st Franklin Financial commonly known as 150 Crooked and creditors of the Estate of JOHN B. PUBLIC NOTICE #117080 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE OF Corporation, 7) World Finance KASPER, deceased, late of Newton LINDA D. Hays Creek Drive, Covington, GA 30016. 8/2,9,16,23 CLERK OF Superior Court RIGHT OF REDEMPTION Company of Georgia, LLC, 8) THE SALE will be conducted subject County, Georgia. You are required to STATE OF GEORGIA/COUNTY OF Georgia Department of Revenue, render your demands and/or make NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND (1) to confirmation that the sale is not PUBLIC NOTICE #117148 NEWTON 9) Newton Tax Commissioner, 10) prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy payments to the undersigned estate CREDITORS Tenant/Resident/Occupant, and 11) representative according to law. 8/16,23,30,9/6 Code and (2) to final confirmation and TO: 1) Barbara Stapp, 2) all persons known or unknown who audit of the status of the loan with the THIS THE 18th day of AUGUST, 2020. NOTICE IS hereby given to the debtors IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF Unknown Heirs and Assigns of may claim an interest in 250 White and creditors of the Estate of ROY holder of the security deed. NEWTON COUNTY STATE OF Barbara Stapp, 3) James Stapp, Birch Dr., Covington, Georgia 30016 U.S. BANK Trust National Association SHIRLEY A. KASPER SONDAY, deceased, late of Newton GEORGIA 4) Unknown Heirs and Assigns of 105 WYNFIELD TRACE County, Georgia. You are required to as trustee of LODGE SERIES IV James, 5) Darnel Quick Recovery TAKE NOTICE THAT: TRUST as Attorney in Fact for Joshua COVINGTON, GA 30016 render your demands and/or make SHAROCKA MELTON Inc., as Assignee for Newton Medical THE RIGHT to redeem 250 White payments to the undersigned estate Harrison and Kimberly Harrison PLAINTIFF, Center, 6) TD Auto Finance LLC f/k/a Birch Dr., Covington, Georgia 30016, MCMICHAEL TAYLOR Gray, LLC PUBLIC NOTICE #117169 representative according to law. -VS- DaimlerChrysler Financial Services (Tax Parcel 0033000000101000), as 8/23,30,9/6,13 THIS THE 30th day of JULY, 2020. 3550 ENGINEERING Drive, Suite 260 SAMPSON MELTON Americas LLC, 7) Newton County Tax follows, to wit: PEACHTREE CORNERS, GA 30092 DEFENDANT. Commissioner, 8) Tenant/Resident/ ALL AND only that parcel of land NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND LISA SONDAY 404-474-7149 CREDITORS Occupant, and 9) all persons known designated as Tax Parcel 00330-00000- MTG FILE #: GA2020-00610 170 BLUE GRASS WAY CIVIL ACTION No.: 2020-CV-1486-3 or unknown who may claim an 101-000, Land Lots 90 and 91, 8th OXFORD, GA 30054 NOTICE IS hereby given to the debtors interest in property known as 3020 S. Land District, Newton County, Georgia, PUBLIC NOTICE #117057 and creditors of the Estate of JOSEPH NOTICE OF PUBLICATION Hwy 81, Covington, Georgia 30016 being 0.69 acres, more or less, Lot 4, 8/9,16,23,30 PUBLIC NOTICE #117128 Riverwood Landing, Unit Two, shown CLANTON, SR., deceased, late of 8/9,16,23,30 Newton County, Georgia. You are TO: SAMPSON MELTON TAKE NOTICE THAT: in Plat Book 24, Page 32, described in NOTICE OF Sale Under Power required to render your demands and/ NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND 280 HIGHGROVE DRIVE THE RIGHT to redeem the described Deed Book 2655, Page 254, known as GEORGIA, NEWTON County or make payments to the undersigned CREDITORS COVINGTON, GA 30016 property as 3020 S. Hwy 81, 250 White Birch Drive. estate representative according to law. Covington, Georgia 30016, (Tax Parcel WILL EXPIRE and be forever UNDER AND by virtue of THIS THE 11th day of AUGUST, 2020. NOTICE IS hereby given to the debtors BY ORDER of the court for service by 0028000000107A00), as follows, to wit: foreclosed and barred on and after the the Power of Sale contained in a Deed to and creditors of the Estate of SAMUEL publication dated AUGUST 12, 2020 ALL AND only that parcel of land 25th day of September, 2020, or 30 Secure Debt given by Deatra M. Royal CATHERINE RENEE CLANTON F. ROCKER, deceased, late of Newton you are hereby notified that on AUGUST designated as Tax Parcel 00280-00000- days from service of notice. nka Deatra M. Alexander to Mortgage 440 COUNTRY CREEK RD County, Georgia. You are required to 3, 2020 (date of filing)SHAROCKA 107-A00, Land Lot 70, 10th District, THE TAX deed to which this notice Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. NEWBORN, GA 30056 render your demands and/or make MELTON (plaintiff) filed suit against you Newton County, Georgia, being 0.6 relates is dated the 2nd day of July 2019 (“MERS”) as nominee for Accredited payments to the undersigned estate for Divorce . acre, more or less, shown in Plat Book and is recorded in the office of the Clerk Home Lenders, Inc., dated December 5, PUBLIC NOTICE #117176 representative according to law. YOU ARE required to file an answer in 22, Page 81, described in Deed Book of the Superior Court of Newton County, 2006, and recorded in Deed Book 2378, 8/23,30,9/6,13 THIS THE 17th day of AUGUST, 2020. writing within sixty (60) days of the date 390, Page 287, known 3020 South Georgia, in Deed Book 3879, Page 406. Page 454, Newton County, Georgia of the order for publication with the clerk Highway 81. THE PROPERTY may be redeemed records, as last transferred to Deutsche NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND SU KUM ROCKER of the Superior Court of Newton County WILL EXPIRE and be forever foreclosed at any time before the 25th day of Bank National Trust Company, as CREDITORS 383 LACKEY RD LOT 15 and to serve a copy of the answer and barred on and after the 2nd day of September, 2020, or 30 days from Indenture Trustee, on behalf of the COVINGTON, GA 30014 upon the plaintiff (if pro se) or upon the October, 2020, or 30 days from service service of notice, by payment of the holders of the Accredited Mortgage NOTICE IS hereby given to the debtors plaintiff’s attorney (if represented). of notice. redemption price as fixed and provided Loan Trust 2007-1 Asset Backed Notes and creditors of the Estate of JUDY PUBLIC NOTICE #117186 THE TAX deed to which this notice by law to the undersigned at the by Assignment recorded in Deed P AIKEN, deceased, late of Newton 8/23,30,9/6,13 WITNESS THE Honorable LAYLA H. relates is dated the 2nd day of July 2019 following address: David A. Basil, LLC, Book 3787, Page 115, Newton County, County, Georgia. You are required to ZON, Judge Superior Court of Newton and is recorded in the office of the Clerk 301 Bradley Street, Suite B-7, Carrollton, Georgia records, conveying the after- render your demands and/or make NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND County. of the Superior Court of Newton County, Georgia, 30117. described property to secure a Note payments to the undersigned estate CREDITORS Georgia, in Deed Book 3879, Page 403. of even date in the original principal representative according to law. THIS, THE 12TH day of AUGUST, THE PROPERTY may be redeemed at PLEASE BE governed accordingly. amount of $111,600.00, with interest at THIS THE 6th day of AUGUST, 2020. NOTICE IS hereby given to the 2020. any time before the 2nd day of October, the rate specified therein, there will be debtors and creditors of the Estate of LINDA D. Hays 2020, or 30 days from service of notice, PUBLIC NOTICE #117061 sold by the undersigned at public outcry WADE S AIKEN SHARRON YADEN PAGE, deceased, CLERK OF Superior Court by payment of the redemption price 8/9,16,23,30 to the highest bidder for cash before the 10 LARK RD late of Newton County, Georgia. You are as fixed and provided by law to the Courthouse door of Newton County, COVINGTON, GA 30016 required to render your demands and/ PUBLIC NOTICE #117166 undersigned at the following address: NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE OF Georgia, within the legal hours of sale or make payments to the undersigned 8/23,30,9/6,13 David A. Basil, LLC, 301 Bradley Street, RIGHT OF REDEMPTION on the first Tuesday in September, PUBLIC NOTICE #117182 estate representative according to law. Suite B-7, Carrollton, Georgia, 30117. STATE OF GEORGIA/COUNTY OF 2020, to wit: September 1, 2020, the 8/23,30,9/6,13 THIS THE 7th day of AUGUST, 2020. IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEWTON following described property: NEWTON COUNTY STATE OF governed accordingly. tract or parcel of land lying NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND PLEASE BE ALL THAT ROBBI PAGE MORGAN GEORGIA TO: 1) Walter Marks, 2) and being in Land Lot 69 of the 10th CREDITORS 11109 HIGHWAY 278 E TANEKA SHERRELL PUBLIC NOTICE #117059 Unknown Heirs and Assigns of District, Newton County, Georgia, being COVINGTON, GA 30014 PLAINTIFF, Walter Marks, 3) Estate of Walter Lot 10, Block A, Unit II of Lakeside NOTICE IS hereby given to the 8/9,16,23,30 -VS- Marks, 4) Unknown Administrators, Subdivision, as per plat thereof recorded debtors and creditors of the Estate of PUBLIC NOTICE #117180 KEVIN SHERRILL NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE OF Heirs and Assigns of Estate of Walter in Plat Book 22, Page 111, revised at KATHERINE K. WEATHERFORD, 8/23,30,9/6,13 DEFENDANT. RIGHT OF REDEMPTION Marks, 5) Cynthia Marks, 6) Unknown deceased, late of Newton County, Plat Book 24, Page 7, Newton County, STATE OF GEORGIA/COUNTY OF Heirs and Assigns of Cynthia Marks, Georgia Records, which recorded plat Georgia. You are required to render your NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CIVIL ACTION No.: 2020-CV-1179.2 NEWTON 7) Newton County Tax Commissioner, is incorporated herein by reference and demands and/or make payments to CREDITORS 8) Tenant/Resident/Occupant, and 9) the undersigned estate representative made a part of this description. NOTICE OF PUBLICATION TO: 1) Estate David Parker, 4) all persons known or unknown who secured by according to law. NOTICE IS hereby given to the debtors THE DEBT Unknown Administrators, Heirs, and may claim an interest in property said Deed to Secure Debt has been THIS THE 24th day of JULY, 2020. and creditors of the Estate of SUSAN TO: KEVIN Sherrill Assigns of Estate David Parker, 5) known as 740 Oak Street, Covington, and is hereby declared due because of, C PRICE, deceased, late of Newton 40 BLAKE Avenue Matthew Parker 6) Town of Newborn, Georgia 30014 among other possible events of default, LAWRENCE E. WEATHERFORD County, Georgia. You are required to PORTERDALE, GA. 30014 Georgia, 7) Newton County Tax failure to pay the indebtedness as and 20 E. FOREST WAY render your demands and/or make Commissioner, 8) Tenant/Resident/ TAKE NOTICE THAT: when due and in the manner provided OXFORD, GA 30054 payments to the undersigned estate BY ORDER of the court for service by Occupant, and 9) all persons known or THE RIGHT to redeem the described representative according to law. in the Note and Deed to Secure Debt. publication dated AUGUST 4, 2020 unknown who may claim an interest in property as 740 Oak Street, The debt remaining in default, this sale PUBLIC NOTICE #117125 THIS THE 6th day of AUGUST, 2020. you are hereby notified that on JUNE property known as 4272 Hwy 142 E., Covington, Georgia 30014, (Tax Parcel will be made for the purpose of paying 8/9,16,23,30 17, 2020 (date of filing)TANEKA Newborn, Georgia 30056 0085A00000068000), as follows, to wit: the same and all expenses of this sale, ROBIN F. BERRY SHERRILL (plaintiff) filed suit against ALL AND only that parcel of land as provided in the Deed to Secure Debt NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND 1749 HIDDEN ACRES DR you for Divorce. TAKE NOTICE THAT: designated as Tax Parcel 0085A 00000 and by law, including attorney’s fees CREDITORS CONYERS, GA YOU ARE required to file an answer in THE RIGHT to redeem the described 068 000, Land Lot 282 of the 1st (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees 00+5 writing within sixty (60) days of the date property as District, Newton County, Georgia being NOTICE IS hereby given to the 4272 Hwy 142 E., having been given). of the order for publication with the clerk Newborn, Georgia 30056, (Tax Parcel 0.23 acre, more or less, known as 740 is debtors and creditors of the Estate of PUBLIC NOTICE #117185 SAID PROPERTY of the Superior Court of Newton County N002000000020000), as follows, to wit: Oak Street. commonly known as MARGUERITE PATRICE ANTOINE, 8/23,30,9/6,13 130 Lakeside deceased, late of Newton County, and to serve a copy of the answer WILL EXPIRE and be forever Drive, Covington, GA 30016, together upon the plaintiff (if pro se) or upon the only that parcel of land foreclosed and barred on and after the Georgia. You are required to render NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND ALL AND with all fixtures and personal property plaintiff’s attorney (if represented). designated as Tax Parcel N0020- 25th day of September, 2020, or 30 your demands and/or make payments CREDITORS attached to and constituting a part of to the undersigned estate representative 00000-020-000, in the Town of days from service of notice. said property. To the best knowledge Honorable JOHN M. Newborn, in Land Lot 187 of the 19th deed to which this notice according to law. This the 19th day of NOTICE IS hereby given to the debtors WITNESS THE THE TAX and belief of the undersigned, the party OTT, Judge Superior Court of Newton District, Newton County, Georgia, being relates is dated the 4th day of December August 2020. and creditors of the Estate of TIMOTHY (or parties) in possession of the subject County. 0.459 acre, more or less, a portion of 2018 and is recorded in the office of the LAMONTTE GUYNN, deceased, late property is (are): Deatra M Royal the parcel shown in Plat Book 24, Page Clerk of the Superior Court of Newton GENEVIEVE AIRYANNE ANTOINE, of Newton County, Georgia. You are nka Deatra M. Alexander or tenant or 5th day of AUGUST, 2020. 271, public records of Newton County, County, Georgia, in Deed Book 3786, 831 GLASTONBURY ROAD, APT required to render your demands and/ THIS, THE tenants. 2169, or make payments to the undersigned LINDA D. Hays Georgia, as further described in Deed Page 617. SAID PROPERTY will be Superior Court Book 2573, Page 184, known as 4272 may be redeemed NASHVILLE, TN 37217 estate representative according to law. CLERK OF THE PROPERTY sold subject to (a) any outstanding ad Highway 142. at any time before the 25th day of THIS THE 6th day of AUGUST, 2020. valorem taxes (including taxes which are September, 2020, or 30 days from PUBLIC NOTICE #117191 PUBLIC NOTICE #117147 a lien, but not yet due and payable), (b) and be forever foreclosed service of notice, by payment of the 8/23,30,9/6,13 JAMES GUYNN 8/16,23,30,9/6 WILL EXPIRE any matters which might be disclosed and barred on and after the 2nd day of redemption price as fixed and provided 319 BOYD BRANCH DR by an accurate survey and inspection October, 2020, or 30 days from service by law to the undersigned at the UPATOI, GA 31829 Foreclosures of the property, and (c) all matters of of notice. following address: David A. Basil, LLC, record superior to the Deed to Secure 301 Bradley Street, Suite B-7, Carrollton, PUBLIC NOTICE #117178 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF Debt first set out above, including, but deed to which this notice Georgia, 30117. NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND 8/23,30,9/6,13 NEWTON COUNTY THE TAX not limited to, assessments, liens, CREDITORS STATE OF GEORGIA relates is dated the 2nd day of July 2019 encumbrances, zoning ordinances, NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND and is recorded in the office of the Clerk PLEASE BE governed accordingly. easements, restrictions, covenants, etc. NOTICE IS hereby given to the debtors CREDITORS REGINA S. DANIEL, of the Superior Court of Newton County, THE SALE will be and creditors of the Estate of MARY Petitioner, Georgia, in Deed Book 3879, Page 400. PUBLIC NOTICE #117060 conducted subject to (1) confirmation LOU GUNTER, deceased, late of NOTICE IS hereby given to the debtors VS. 8/9,16,23,30 that the sale is not prohibited under the Newton County, Georgia. You are and creditors of the Estate of WILLIAM REGINA S. DANIEL, BEVERLY Y. THE PROPERTY may be redeemed at NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE U.S. Bankruptcy Code; (2) O.C.G.A. required to render your demands and/ T. SKINNER, deceased, late of Newton FIELDS, MARGARET SIMPSON, any time before the 2nd day of October, UNDER POWER Section 9-13-172.1; and (3) final or make payments to the undersigned County, Georgia. You are required to DAVID SIMPSON, W A L T E R 2020, or 30 days from service of notice, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA confirmation and audit of the status of estate representative according to law. render your demands and/or make LARRY SIMPSON, JR., by payment of the redemption price the loan with the holder of the security THIS THE 30th day of JULY, 2020. payments to the undersigned estate EDWARD ELLSON, as fixed and provided by law to the THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT deed. representative according to law. MICHELE CARDEN, and 1.05 +/- undersigned at the following address: A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION PURSUANT TO O.C.G.A. PAUL H. GUNTER THIS THE 6th day of AUGUST, 2020. ACRE LOT located 10177 Flat Shoals David A. Basil, LLC, 301 Bradley Street, OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT Section 9-13-172.1, which allows 51 GUM CREEK RD Road, Covington Suite B-7, Carrollton, Georgia, 30117. PURPOSE. for certain procedures regarding the OXFORD, GA 30054 SHIRLEY SKINNER NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA, UNDER AND by virtue of the Power of rescission of judicial and nonjudicial 40 BEAR CREEK CT AND ALL PERSONS KNOWN PLEASE BE governed accordingly. Sale contained in a Security Deed given sales in the State of Georgia, the Deed PUBLIC NOTICE #117129 COVINGTON, GA 30014 OR UNKNOWN WHO CLAIM OR by Joshua Harrison and Kimberly Under Power and other foreclosure 8/9,16,23,30 MIGHT CLAIM ADVERSELY TO PUBLIC NOTICE #117087 Harrison to Mortgage Electronic documents may not be provided until PUBLIC NOTICE #117179 PETITIONER’S TITLE 8/16,23,30,9/6 NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee final confirmation and audit of the status 8/23,30,9/6,13 CREDITORS NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE OF for Home America Mortgage, Inc. dated of the loan as provided in the preceding CIVIL ACTION FILE NO.: 2020-CV- NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND RIGHT OF REDEMPTION August 24, 2006 and recorded on paragraph. 1129-1 NOTICE IS hereby given to the debtors CREDITORS STATE OF GEORGIA/COUNTY OF August 31, 2006 in Deed Book 2268, PURSUANT TO O.C.G.A. and creditors of the Estate of MICHAEL NEWTON Page 93, Newton County, Georgia Section 44-14-162.2, the entity that has PETITION TO Establish Title Against SCOTT WALIGORA, deceased, late NOTICE IS hereby given to the debtors Records, and later assigned to U.S. full authority to negotiate, amend and the World of Newton County, Georgia. You are and creditors of the Estate of WILMA TO: 1) Jerri Lee Smith, 2) Bank Trust National Association as modify all terms of the mortgage with required to render your demands and/ JEAN M CLARK, deceased, late Unknown Heirs and Assigns of trustee of LODGE SERIES IV TRUST the debtor is: TO: EDWARD Ellson, or make payments to the undersigned of Newton County, Georgia. You are Jerri Lee Smith, 3) Deutsche Bank by Assignment of Security Deed SELECT PORTFOLIO Servicing, Inc. Michele Carden and to any and all estate representative according to law. required to render your demands and/ National Trust Company, as Trustee recorded on March 31, 2020 in Deed ATTENTION: LOSS Mitigation persons or entities claiming an interest THIS THE 4th day of AUGUST, 2020. or make payments to the undersigned for, Argent Securities Inc. Asset- Book 3984, Page 141, Newton County, Department adverse to the Plaintiff estate representative according to law. Backed Pass-through Certificates, Georgia Records, conveying the after- 3217 S. Decker Lake Drive LEANNE WALIGORA THIS THE 6th day of AUGUST, 2020. Series 2005-W2, Under the Pooling described property to secure a Note SALT LAKE City, Utah 84119 YOU ARE hereby notified 20 PACES LANDING and Servicing Agreement Dated in the original principal amount of One 1-888-818-6032 that the above styled action seeking COVINGTON, GA 30016 SONYA SHEA September 1, 2005, 4) Newton County Hundred Twenty Thousand Fifty and THE FOREGOING to establish title to the below described 1830 HARVEST WAY Tax Commissioner, 5) Tenant/Resident/ 00/100 Dollars ($120,050.00), with notwithstanding, nothing in OC.G.A. property against all the world was PUBLIC NOTICE #117131 LOGANVILLE, GA 30052 Occupant, and 6) all persons known or interest thereon as set forth therein, Section 44-14-162.2 shall be construed filed on the 8th day of June, 2020, in 8/9,16,23,30 unknown who may claim an interest in there will be sold at public outcry to to require the secured creditor to the Superior Court of Newton County, PUBLIC NOTICE #117189 property known as 375 Parr Farm Rd., the highest bidder for cash before the negotiate, amend or modify the terms Georgia, Alcovy Judicial Circuit, and NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND 8/23,30,9/6,13 Covington, Georgia 30016 courthouse door of Newton County, of the Deed to Secure Debt described that by reason of order for service by CREDITORS Georgia, within the legal hours of sale herein. publication entered by said Court on the TAKE NOTICE THAT: on September 1, 2020 the following THIS SALE is conducted Divorces 3rd day of August, 2020, you are hereby NOTICE IS hereby given to the debtors THE RIGHT to redeem the described described property: on behalf of the secured creditor commanded to be and appear at the and creditors of the Estate of RAMONA property as 375 Parr Farm Rd., ALL THAT tract or parcel under the power of sale granted in the IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF Newton County Superior Court on the ZAVALA LIZAMA, deceased, late Covington, Georgia 30016, (Tax of land lying and being in Land Lot 41 aforementioned security instrument, NEWTON COUNTY STATE OF 9th day of October, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. of Newton County, Georgia. You are Parcel 0050000000042000), as follows, of the 10th District, Newton County, specifically being required to render your demands and/ to wit: Georgia, being Lot 24, Crooked Creek DEUTSCHE BANK National Trust ALL THAT tract or parcel of land lying or make payments to the undersigned ALL AND only that parcel of land Subdivision, as per plat recorded Company, as Indenture Trustee, on and being in the City of Covington, estate representative according to law. designated as Tax Parcel 00500- in Plat Book 34, Page 263, Newton behalf of the holders of the Accredited Newton County, Georgia, and being THIS THE 30th day of JULY, 2020. 00000-042-000, Land Lot 66, 8th Land County, Georgia Records, said plat Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-1 Asset more particularly described as follows: District, Newton County, Georgia, being being incorporated herein and made Backed Notes FERNANDO MENDOZA, JR 5.0 acres, more or less, Tract 1N, Parr reference hereto. AS ATTORNEY in fact for BEGINNING AT the point where the 1225 FINCHER RD Farm, shown in Plat Book 22, Page THE DEBT secured by said Security DEATRA M. Royal nka Deatra M. northern line of Sunny Drive intersects COVINGTON, GA 30016 240, described in Deed Book 2560, Deed has been and is hereby declared Alexander the eastern line of Collum Road Page 563, known as 375 Parr Farm due because of, among other possible RICHARD B. Maner, P.C. (formerly known as Flat Shoals Road); PUBLIC NOTICE #117126 Road. events of default, failure to pay the 180 INTERSTATE N Parkway, Suite thence in an eastern direction along 8/9,16,23,30 WILL EXPIRE and be forever foreclosed indebtedness as and when due and in A8 | Saturday-Sunday, August 22-23, 2020 The Covington News

200 bounded now or formerly as follows: On Paul Holfeld and Barbara A. Holfeld Oklahoma City, OK 73134, 1-800-401- 770-784-2060. NEWTON COUNTY STATE OF ATLANTA, GA 30339 the Northwest by Armstrong Street; on to Mortgage Electronic Registration 6587 . The foregoing notwithstanding, GEORGIA 404.252.6385 the Northeast by A. E. Hays; on the East Systems, Inc. as nominee for Finance nothing in O.C.G.A. Section 44-14- THIS IS a summons THIS LAW FIRM IS ACTING AS A by Otis Spillers; South by Guy Morgan of America Reverse LLC, recorded 162.2 shall require the secured creditor requiring you to be in Court. If you fail to IN RE the Name Change of Child(ren): DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING and Southwest by Doc Milton property; on February 7, 2018 in Deed Book to negotiate, amend or modify the come to court as required, you may be TAYLOR ALEXANDER HUDSON- TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY this being improved property known as 3662 at Page 560 Newton County, terms of the mortgage instrument. held in contempt of court and punished BROWN INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE Tax Parcel ID# M003-007. Georgia records, having been last sold, The sale will be conducted subject accordingly. USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. assigned, transferred and conveyed (1) to confirmation that the sale is not TAYLOR A HUDSON FC19-312 THE DEBT secured by said Security to Finance of America Reverse LLC prohibited under U.S. Bankruptcy code WITNESS THE Honorable PETITIONER, Deed has been and is hereby declared by Assignment and said Security and (2) to final confirmation and audit Jenny S. Carter, Associate Judge of VS. PUBLIC NOTICE #117055 due because of, among other possible Deed having been given to secure a of the status of the loan with the holder said Court, this 14th day of July, 2020. DEMAUNTE BROWN 8/2,9,16,23 events of default, failure to pay the note dated January 30, 2018, in the of the Security Deed. Albertelli Law RESPONDENT. indebtedness as and when due and in amount of $210,000.00, and said Note Attorney for Caliber Home Loans, Inc. as JANELL GAINES CIVIL ACTION NUMBER 2020-CV- NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER the manner provided in the Note and being in default, the undersigned will Attorney in Fact for TERENCE HARRIS (DEPUTY) CLERK 1517-2 STATE OF GEORGIA Security Deed. The debt remaining in sell at public outcry during the legal 100 Galleria Parkway, Suite 960 Atlanta, JUVENILE COURT of Newton County, COUNTY OF NEWTON default, this sale will be made for the hours of sale before the door of the GA 30339 Phone: (770) 373-4242 By: Georgia NOTICE OF PETITION TO CHANGE purpose of paying the same and all courthouse of Newton County, Georgia, Cory Sims For the Firm THIS FIRM IS NAME(S) OF CHILD(REN) A DEFAULT having expenses of this sale, as provided in on September 1, 2020 the following ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR PUBLIC NOTICE #117069 occurred under the terms of the the Security Deed and by law, including described real property (hereinafter ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. 8/2,9,16,23 TAYLOR A HUDSON filed a petition Promissory Note from MCREI attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect referred to as the “Property”): ALL ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL in the Newton County Superior Court LOGANVILLE, LLC to NEWTON attorney’s fees having been given). THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. - Name Changes on AUGUST 5, 2020, to change the FEDERAL BANK (in the original SAID PROPERTY is commonly known LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 91 18-027682 A-4725634 08/02/2020, name(s) of the following minor child(ren) principal sum of $553,000.00) dated as 32 North Ivy Street, Mansfield, OF THE 10TH DISTRICT, NEWTON 08/09/2020, 08/16/2020, 08/23/2020 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF FROM: TAYLOR ALEXANDER June 26, 2018 and modified on GA 30055 together with all fixtures COUNTY, GEORGIA, BEING LOT 30, NEWTON COUNTY STATE OF HUDSON-BROWN to TAIMEER September 17, 2018, secured by a and personal property attached to and MILLCREST SUBDIVISION, UNIT PUBLIC NOTICE #117054 GEORGIA AHAMEED HUDSON. Deed to Secure Debt and Security constituting a part of said property, if THREE, AS PER PLAT RECORDED 8/2 ANY INTERESTED party has the right Agreement dated June 26, 2018 and any. To the best knowledge and belief of IN PLAT BOOK 30, PAGE 230- 231, IN RE the Name Change of Child(ren): to appear in this case and file objections recorded in Deed Book 3717, page the undersigned, the party (or parties) NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA Juvenile Court JAYLAN KEITH LAWHORN within the time prescribed in O.C.G.A. 526, Newton County Records; and in possession of the subject property is RECORDS, WHICH PLAT IS §§ 19-12-1(f)(2) and (3). the entire indebtedness having been (are): Steven W. Jacques or tenant or INCORPORATED HEREIN AND MADE IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF LACEY STREETER declared due and payable as therein tenants. A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE NEWTON COUNTY PETITIONER, PUBLIC NOTICE #117161 provided, under the powers contained PHH MORTGAGE Corporation is the FOR A MORE PARTICULAR AND STATE OF GEORGIA VS. 8/23,30,9/6,13 in said deed and in accordance with entity or individual designated who shall COMPLETE DESCRIPTION. The debt JAMES KEITH LAWHORN, JR. the terms thereof, there will be sold on IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF have full authority to negotiate, amend secured by the Security Deed and IN THE INTEREST OF: RESPONDENT. the courthouse steps in said county at NEWTON COUNTY and modify all terms of the mortgage. evidenced by the Note and has been, D.L. SEX: Female CIVIL ACTION NUMBER 2020-CV- public outcry, during the legal hours of STATE OF GEORGIA PHH MORTGAGE Corporation and is hereby, declared due and payable DOB: 02/19/2019 CASE 107-20J- 1426-2 sale on the first Tuesday in September, ONE MORTGAGE Way because of, among other possible 0283 2020, to the highest bidder for cash, the IN RE the Name Change of: MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 events of default, failure to make the CHILD UNDER 18 Years of Age NOTICE OF PETITION TO CHANGE following described property, to wit: ALIBRA BAKER (800) 750-2518 payments as required by the terms NAME(S) OF CHILD(REN) ALL THOSE TRACTS PETITIONER NOTE, HOWEVER, that such entity of the Note. The debt remaining is in SUMMONS OR PARCELS OF LAND lying and CIVIL ACTION File Number: or individual is not required by law to default and this sale will be made for the LACEY STREETER filed a petition in being in Land Lot 404 of the 16th 2020-CV-1442-1 negotiate, amend or modify the terms purposes of paying the Security Deed, TO: JOHN DOE, and any the Newton County Superior Court on District, Newton County, Georgia and of the loan. accrued interest, and all expenses of unknown, unnamed biological father JULY 24, 2020, to change the name(s) being shown as Lots 30 and 31, The NOTICE OF PETITION TO CHANGE SAID PROPERTY will be sold subject the sale, including attorneys’ fees. Notice or other persons claiming to have a of the following minor child(ren) Highlands of Haynes Creek, Unit One NAME OF ADULT to: (a) any outstanding ad valorem taxes of intention to collect attorneys’ fees has parental interest in the minor child FROM: JAYLAN KEITH LAWHORN on a plat of survey of same recorded in (including taxes which are a lien, but not been given as provided by law. To the named above born to DANIELLA C. to JAYLAN KEITH LAWHORN Plat Book 22, Page 236, public records ALIBRA SHUNTA BAKER filed a yet due and payable), (b) unpaid water best of the undersigned’s knowledge, LESLIE on the date above-listed. STREETER. of Newton County, Georgia which is by petition in the Newton County Superior or sewage bills that constitute a lien the person(s) in possession of the ANY INTERESTED party has the right reference thereto incorporated herein Court on July 28, 2020 to change the against the property whether due and property are The Estate of Paul Holfeld, A PETITION to Terminate to appear in this case and file objections and made a part hereof for a more name from ALIBRA SHUNTA BAKER payable or not yet due and payable and The Estate of Barbara A. Holfeld, The Parental Rights was filed in this Court within the time prescribed in O.C.G.A. particular and complete description. to ALIBRA SHUNTA DANIEL. Any which may not be of record, (c) the right Unknown Heirs of Paul Holfeld, The on July 14, 2020, by the Georgia §§ 19-12-1(f)(2) and (3). SAID PROPERTY being interested party has the right to appear of redemption of any taxing authority, (d) Unknown Heirs of Barbara A. Holfeld. Department of Human Services, known as 100 Highlands Lane, in this case and file objections within 30 any matters which might be disclosed The property, being commonly known by and through the Newton County PUBLIC NOTICE #117094 Oxford, Georgia in accordance with the days after Petition was filed. by an accurate survey and inspection of as 30 Creekstone Court, Covington, Department of Family and Children 8/9,16,23,30 current system of numbering properties the property, and (e) any assessments, GA, 30016 in Newton County, will be Services, concerning the above in Newton County, Georgia DATED JULY 28, 2020 liens, encumbrances, zoning sold as the property of The Estate of child(ren). In accordance with O.C.G.A. IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF NOTICE OF the initiation ordinances, restrictions, covenants, Paul Holfeld, The Estate of Barbara A. §15-11-281, you are hereby notified NEWTON COUNTY STATE OF of this proceeding has been given to ALIBRA BAKER and matters of record superior to the Holfeld, The Unknown Heirs of Paul that this proceeding and the hearing(s) GEORGIA ROBERT A. COLEMAN and LESLIE 20 WELLBROOK CT Security Deed first set out above. Holfeld, The Unknown Heirs of Barbara specified herein is for the purpose of B. COLEMAN, as required by Georgia COVINGTON, GA 30016 THE SALE will be conducted subject A. Holfeld, subject to any outstanding terminating your parental rights and IN RE the Name Change of Child(ren): Laws 1981, p. 834 (O.C.G.A. Section to (1) confirmation that the sale is not ad valorem taxes (including taxes which to place permanent custody of said JONATHAN EMMANUEL ARREOLA 44-14-162.1 et. seq.). NOTICE #117098 prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy are a lien and not yet due and payable), child(ren) with the Georgia Department THIS PROPERTY is 8/9,16,23,30 Code; and (2) final confirmation and any matters affecting title to the property of Human Services, by and through ANGELINA GUTIERREZ being sold as the property of MCREI audit of the status of the loan with the which would be disclosed by accurate the Newton County Department of PETITIONER, LOGANVILLE, LLC subject to unpaid IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF holder of the Security Deed. Pursuant survey and inspection thereof, and all Family and Children Services, pending VS. ad valorem taxes. The proceeds of said NEWTON COUNTY to O.C.G.A. Section 9-13-172.1, which assessments, liens, encumbrances, adoption. The Court shall mail a copy of RESPONDENT. sale shall be distributed in accordance STATE OF GEORGIA allows for certain procedures regarding restrictions, covenants, and matters of said Petition to the last known address CIVIL ACTION NUMBER 2020-CV- with the terms of said security deed. the rescission of judicial and non-judicial record to the Security Deed. Pursuant of the above-named parent(s) within 1427-3 NEWTON FEDERAL BANK, IN RE the Name Change of: sales in the State of Georgia, the Deed to O.C.G.A.Section 44-14-162.2, the fifteen (15) days of filing of the Order AS ATTORNEY-IN-FACT ALTHEA WINIFRED OUTLAW Under Power and other foreclosure name, address and telephone number of Service by Publication. This is a NOTICE OF PETITION TO CHANGE FOR MCREI LOGANVILLE, LLC PETITIONER documents may not be provided until of the individual or entity who shall summons requiring you to be in Court. NAME(S) OF CHILD(REN) EDGAR LAW Firm CIVIL ACTION File Number: final confirmation and audit of the status have the full authority to negotiate, If you fail to come to court as required, 1132 FLOYD Street 2020-CV-1430-4 of the loan as provided immediately amend or modify all terms of the above you may be held in contempt of court ANGELINA GUTIERREZ filed a COVINGTON, GA 30014 petition in the Newton County Superior above. described mortgage is as follows: and punished accordingly. NOTICE OF PETITION TO CHANGE WELLS FARGO Bank, N.A., as Trustee Compu-Link Corporation, d/b/a Celink, Court on JULY 27, 2020, to change the PUBLIC NOTICE #117077 NAME OF ADULT for Park Place Securities, Inc. Asset- 2900 Esperanza Crossing, Austin, TX NOW, THEREFORE, name(s) of the following minor child(ren) 8/9,16,23,30 FROM: JONATHAN EMMANUEL Backed Pass-Through Certificates78758, 512-691-1699 . The foregoing you, the party(ies) named above, are ALTHEA WINIFRED OUTLAW filed a ARREOLA to JONATHAN NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER Series 2005-WHQ2 as agent and notwithstanding, nothing in O.C.G.A. commanded to be and appear on the petition in the Newton County Superior EMMANUEL GUTIERREZ. STATE OF GEORGIA Attorney in Fact for David Bailey Section 44-14-162.2 shall require the date and time stated below, and to Court on July 27, 2020 to change ANY INTERESTED party has the right COUNTY OF NEWTON ALDRIDGE PITE, LLP, 15 Piedmont secured creditor to negotiate, amend remain in attendance from hour to hour, the name from ALTHEA WINIFRED to appear in this case and file objections Center, 3575 Piedmont Road, N.E., or modify the terms of the mortgage day to day, month to month, year to year, OUTLAW to ALTHEA WINIFRED. Any within the time prescribed in O.C.G.A. A DEFAULT having Suite 500, Atlanta, Georgia 30305, instrument. The sale will be conducted and time to time, as said case may be interested party has the right to appear §§ 19-12-1(f)(2) and (3). occurred under the terms of the (404) 994-7637. subject (1) to confirmation that the sale continued, and until discharged from in this case and file objections within 30 Promissory Note from ROBERT A. 1017-4420A is not prohibited under U.S. Bankruptcy the court, and you are commanded to days after Petition was filed. PUBLIC NOTICE #117095 COLEMAN and LESLIE B. COLEMAN THIS LAW FIRM MAY BE ACTING AS code and (2) to final confirmation and lay any and all business aside and to be 8/9,16,23,30 to NEWTON FEDERAL BANK (in the A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING audit of the status of the loan with the and appear in said Court at the time and DATED JULY 27, 2020 original principal sum of $230,000.00) TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY holder of the Security Deed. Albertelli place below stated, each of you then IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF dated February 10, 2017 secured by a INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE Law Attorney for Finance of America and there to make defense thereto and NEWTON COUNTY STATE OF ALTHEA WINIFRED Outlaw Security Deed of even date therewith USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 1017- Reverse LLC as Attorney in Fact for to show cause why the said child(ren) GEORGIA 125 AVONLEA Drive recorded in Deed Book 3534, pages 4420A Paul Holfeld and Barbara A. Holfeld 100 and all parties named herein should not COVINGTON, GA 30016 287-303, Newton County Records; and Galleria Parkway, Suite 960 Atlanta, be dealt with according to the provisions IN RE the Name Change of Child(ren): the entire indebtedness having been PUBLIC NOTICE #117030 GA 30339 Phone: (770) 373-4242 By: of the law. LAILA SIMONE HENDERSON NOTICE #117096 declared due and payable as therein 8/2,9,16,23,30 Cory Sims For the Firm THIS FIRM IS 8/9,16,23,30 provided, under the powers contained ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR NOTICE OF EFFECT OF BRIYANAH RICHARDSON MILLER NOTICE OF SALE IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF in said deed and in accordance with ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. TERMINATION JUDGMENT PETITIONER, STATE OF GEORGIA NEWTON COUNTY the terms thereof, there will be sold on ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL VS. NEWTON COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA the courthouse steps in said county at BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. - GEORGIA LAW provides that you CHANCE LANE HENDERSON 20-005361 A-4724974 07/26/2020, can permanently lose your rights as a public outcry, during the legal hours of BY VIRTUE of a Power of Sale contained RESPONDENT. 08/02/2020, 08/09/2020, 08/16/2020, parent. A Petition to Terminate Parental IN RE the Name Change of: sale on the first Tuesday in September, in the Security Deed and Agreement CIVIL ACTION NUMBER 08/23/2020, 08/30/2020 Rights has been filed requesting the LESLIE DENISE SPITLER 2020, to the highest bidder for cash, the from Joshua Hodgins to Savvy SUCV2020001292 Court to terminate your parental rights PETITIONER following described property, to wit: Sisters, LLC., May 17, 2019, recorded PUBLIC NOTICE #117038 to your child(ren). A copy of the Petition CIVIL ACTION File Number: ALL THOSE TRACTS May 23, 2019 in Deed Book 3843, Page NOTICE OF PETITION TO CHANGE 7/26,8/2,9,16,23,30 to Terminate Parental Rights can be 2020-CV-1384-2 OR PARCELS OF LAND lying and 415, Newton County, Georgia records, NAME(S) OF CHILD(REN) obtained from the Clerk of the Newton being in Land Lot 404 of the 16th given to secure a Promissory Note of STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF County Juvenile Court. A court hearing NOTICE OF PETITION TO CHANGE District, Newton County, Georgia and even date in the total original principal NEWTON NOTICE OF SALE UNDER BRIYANAH RICHARDSON MILLER of your case has been scheduled for the NAME OF ADULT being shown as Lots 30 and 31, The amount of Seventy Five Thousand POWER filed a petition in the Newton County Highlands of Haynes Creek, Unit One 29th day of September, 2020, at 9:00 Superior Court on JUNE 30, 2020, to and No/100 ($75,000.00) Dollars with LESLIE DENISE SPITLER filed a on a plat of survey of same recorded in a.m., at the Newton County Juvenile change the name(s) of the following interest as provided therein on the UNDER AND by virtue of the power of petition in the Newton County Superior Plat Book 22, Page 236, public records Court, Newton County Judicial Center, minor child(ren) unpaid balance until paid; there will sale contained with that certain Security Court on July 16, 2020 to change the of Newton County, Georgia which is by 1132 Usher Street, NW, Covington, FROM: LAILA SIMONE HENDERSON be sold at public outcry to the highest Deed dated June 17, 2014, from name from LESLIE DENISE SPITLER reference thereto incorporated herein Georgia 30014. to LAILA SIMONE MILLER. and the best bidder for cash before the TERENCE HARRIS to MORTGAGE to DENISE MCKENZEY SPITLER. Any and made a part hereof for a more ANY INTERESTED party has the right Courthouse door of Newton County, ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION interested party has the right to appear particular and complete description. IF YOU fail to appear, the Court can to appear in this case and file objections Georgia, within the legal hours of sale SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR in this case and file objections within 30 SAID PROPERTY being terminate your rights in your absence. within the time prescribed in O.C.G.A. on the first Tuesday in September, WR STARKEY MORTGAGE, LLP, days after Petition was filed. known as 100 Highlands Lane, 2020, the following described property: recorded on June 19, 2014 in Deed §§ 19-12-1(f)(2) and (3). IF THE court at the trial finds that the Oxford, Georgia in accordance with the Book 3238 at Page 384 Newton facts set out in the Petition to Terminate DATED JULY 16, 2020 current system of numbering properties ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL County, Georgia records, having been PUBLIC NOTICE #117052 Parental Rights are true and that in Newton County, Georgia OF LAND LYING AND BEING last sold, assigned, transferred and 8/2,9,16,23 termination of your rights will serve the LESLIE DENISE Spitler NOTICE OF the initiation IN ROCKY PLAINS DISTRICT, conveyed to Caliber Home Loans, best interests of your child(ren), the IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF 225 N. Johnson Street of this proceeding has been given to NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA AND Inc.by Assignment and said Security court can enter a judgment ending your NEWTON COUNTY STATE OF NEWBORN, GA 30056 ROBERT A. COLEMAN and LESLIE BEING LOT #64 OF RIVERSIDE Deed having been given to secure B. COLEMAN, as required by Georgia rights to your child(ren). GEORGIA PARK SUBDIVISION AS PER a note dated June 17, 2014, in the NOTICE #117064 Laws 1981, p. 834 (O.C.G.A. Section PLAT BY ROBERT M. BUHLER, amount of $176,739.00, and said Note IF THE judgment terminates your IN RE the Name Change of Child(ren): 8/2,9,16,23 44-14-162.1 et. seq.). REGISTERED LAND SURVEYOR, being in default, the undersigned will parental rights, you will no longer have PRINCETON KAEVION FORNEY THIS PROPERTY is being DATED FEBRUARY 22, 1966, AND sell at public outcry during the legal IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF any rights to your child(ren). This sold as the property of ROBERT A. RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 4, hours of sale before the door of the NEWTON COUNTY means that you will not have the right DENISE SIMMONS COLEMAN and LESLIE B. COLEMAN PAGE 56 OF THE NEWTON COUNTY, courthouse of Newton County, Georgia, STATE OF GEORGIA to visit, contact, or have custody of PETITIONER, subject to unpaid ad valorem taxes. GEORGIA RECORDS, WHICH on September 1, 2020 the following your child(ren) or make any decisions VS. The proceeds of said sale shall be PLAT IS INCORPORATED HEREIN described real property (hereinafter IN RE the Name Change of: affecting your child(ren) or your DEMEKIUS FORNEY distributed in accordance with the terms AND MADE A PART HEREOF BY referred to as the “Property”): ALL THAT MARCUS WILLIAMS child(ren)’s earnings or property. Your RESPONDENT. of said security deed. THIS REFERENCE. BEING THE TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING PETITIONER child(ren) will be legally freed to be CIVIL ACTION NUMBER 2020-CV- NEWTON FEDERAL BANK, SAME PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN AND BEING IN LAND LOTS 13 AND 14 CIVIL ACTION File Number: adopted by someone else. 1516-4 AS ATTORNEY-IN-FACT WARRANTY DEED FROM ALLIED OF THE 8TH DISTRICT OF NEWTON 2020-CV-1383-1 FOR PROPERTIES, INC. TO HOWARD COUNTY, GEORGIA, BEING KNOWN EVEN IF your parental NOTICE OF PETITION TO CHANGE ROBERT A. COLEMAN and LESLIE B. A. MARSHALL AND NELLIE E. AND DESIGNATED AS LOT 59, NOTICE OF PUBLICATION rights are terminated: NAME(S) OF CHILD(REN) COLEMAN MARSHALL DATED DECEMBER 5, WEATHERFORD, AS SHOWN ON EDGAR LAW Firm YOU ARE hereby notified that on the 1972, AS RECORDED IN DEED BOOK A PLAT OR SURVEY MADE OF PRINCETON SIMMONS filed a petition 1132 FLOYD Street (1) YOU will still be 20 day of July, 2020, Marcus Williams 120, PAGE 235, NEWTON COUNTY, WEATHERFORD OF RECORD AT in the Newton County Superior Court COVINGTON, GA 30014 responsible for providing financial filed a Petition to Change Name in GEORGIA RECORDS. PLAT BOOK 40, PAGES 166, 167, 168, on AUGUST 4, 2020, to change the support (child support payments) for the Superior Court of Newton County. FOR INFORMATION purposes only: 170, 171, 172 AND 173, NEWTON name(s) of the following minor child(ren) PUBLIC NOTICE # 117076 your child(ren)’s care unless and until Marcus Williams desires to change MAP/PARCEL ID Number: 0033A COUNTY, GEORGIA RECORDS. THE FROM: PRINCETON KAEVION 8/9,16,23,30 your child(ren) is/are adopted; and his/her from Marcus Terrill Williams 00000 060 DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY SIMMONS to PRINCETON KAEVION to Marcus Terrill Singleton. Any NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER, THE DEBT secured by said Security AS CONTAINED ON SAID PLAT IS FORNEY. (2) YOUR child(ren) can still interested party has the right to appear NEWTON COUNTY Deed and Agreement has been and is INCORPORATED HEREIN BY THIS ANY INTERESTED party has the right inherit from you unless and until your in this case and file objections within 30 hereby declared due because of, among REFERENCE AND MADE A PART to appear in this case and file objections child(ren) is/are adopted. days after the Petition to Change Name PURSUANT TO the Power of Sale other possible events of default, non- HEREOF. The debt secured by the within the time prescribed in O.C.G.A. payment of the monthly installments on Security Deed and evidenced by the was filed. contained in a Security Deed given PURSUANT TO statute, §§ 19-12-1(f)(2) and (3). said loan. The debt remaining in default, Note and has been, and is hereby, by David Bailey to Argent Mortgage you are put on notice that as a biological this sale will be made for the purpose declared due and payable because SIGNED THIS 20 day of July, 2020. Company, LLC dated 1/21/2005 and father you may lose all rights to your PUBLIC NOTICE #117162 of paying the same and all expenses of of, among other possible events of recorded in Deed Book 1836 Page 171 child(ren) named above and will not 8/23,30,9/6,13 this sale, including attorney’s fees. default, failure to make the payments as LINDA D. Hays Newton County, Georgia records; as be entitled to object to the termination THE PROPERTY will be sold subject to required by the terms of the Note. The IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF CLERK OF Superior Court last transferred to or acquired by Wells of your rights to such child(ren) unless, any outstanding ad valorem taxes, any debt remaining is in default and this sale NEWTON COUNTY STATE OF NEWTON COUNTY Fargo Bank, N.A., as Trustee for Park within 30 days of receipt of notice, you assessments, and any liens superior to will be made for the purposes of paying GEORGIA Place Securities, Inc. Asset-Backed file: Pass-Through Certificates Series 2005- the Security Deed and Agreement first the Security Deed, accrued interest, MARCUS WILLIAMS set out above. Savvy Sisters, LLC. is the and all expenses of the sale, including IN RE the Name Change of Child(ren): 180 SHENANDOAH Dr WHQ2, conveying the after-described (1) A petition to legitimate such entity with the full authority to negotiate, attorneys’ fees. Notice of intention to SIERRA SHANELLE NELSON COVINGTON, GA 30016 property to secure a Note in the original child(ren); and principal amount of $178,500.00, with amend and modify all terms of the collect attorneys’ fees has been given Note and the Security Deed. Savvy as provided by law. To the best of the JELICIA SHANELLE TUKES NOTICE #117068 interest at the rate specified therein, (2) NOTICE of the filing of the petition Sisters LLC’s address is 15 Plantation undersigned’s knowledge, the person(s) PETITIONER, 8/2,9,16,23 there will be sold by the undersigned to legitimate with the Court in which Avenue, Carrollton, Georgia 30117 and in possession of the property is Terence VS. at public outcry to the highest bidder the termination of parental rights IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF may be reached at (404)226-1222. To Harris By Ava Harris, Attorney-In-Fact. LEDARRIUS DEMOND NELSON for cash before the Courthouse door of proceeding is pending. NEWTON COUNTY the best knowledge and belief of the The property, being commonly known RESPONDENT. Newton County, Georgia (or such other STATE OF GEORGIA undersigned, Joshua Hodgens is in as 45 Silverton Drive , Covington, CIVIL ACTION NUMBER 2020-CV- area as designated by Order of the THIS IS a very serious matter. A possession of said property. GA, 30016 in Newton County, will 1441-2 Superior Court of said county), within party is entitled to an attorney in the IN RE the Name Change of: SAVVY SISTERS, LLC be sold as the property of Terence the legal hours of sale on September proceedings. You should contact an MORGAN ECHOLS AS ATTORNEY in Fact for Harris By Ava Harris, Attorney-In-Fact, NOTICE OF PETITION TO CHANGE 1, 2020 (being the first Tuesday of attorney immediately so that you can be PETITIONER JOSHUA HODGENS subject to any outstanding ad valorem NAME(S) OF CHILD(REN) said month unless said date falls on a prepared for the court hearing. You have CIVIL ACTION File Number: DAVID MARKOWITZ, LLC. Attorney at taxes (including taxes which are a lien Federal Holiday, in which case being the right to hire an attorney and to have 2020-CV-1398-1 Law and not yet due and payable), any JELICIA SHANELLE TUKES filed a the first Wednesday of said month), the him or her represent you. If you cannot 2002 SUMMIT Boulevard/ Suite 300 matters affecting title to the property petition in the Newton County Superior following described property: afford to hire an attorney, the Court NOTICE OF PETITION TO CHANGE ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30319/ (404) which would be disclosed by accurate Court on JULY 28, 2020, to change the will appoint an attorney if the Court NAME OF ADULT 408-1427 survey and inspection thereof, and all name(s) of the following minor child(ren) ALL THAT tract or parcel of land lying finds that you are an indigent person. assessments, liens, encumbrances, FROM: SIERRA SHANELLE NELSON and being in the Town of Mansfield, Whether or not you decide to hire an MORGAN BRIANA ECHOLS filed a PUBLIC NOTICE #117045 restrictions, covenants, and matters of to SIERRA SHANELLE TUKES. Newton County, Georgia, containing attorney, you have the right to attend the petition in the Newton County Superior 8/2,9,16,23 record to the Security Deed. Pursuant ANY INTERESTED party has the right one (1) acre, more or less, and being hearing of your case, to call witnesses Court on JUNE 22, 2020 to change to O.C.G.A.Section 44-14-162.2, the to appear in this case and file objections the Earnest M. Hays homeplace on your behalf, and to question those the name from MORGAN BRIANA STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF name, address and telephone number within the time prescribed in O.C.G.A. (formerly A. B. Thompson home place), witnesses brought against you. ECHOLS to MORGAN BRIANA NEWTON NOTICE OF SALE UNDER of the individual or entity who shall have §§ 19-12-1(f)(2) and (3). said property being conveyed to LAKES. Any interested party has the POWER the full authority to negotiate, amend or Earnest M. Hays by the National Bank IF YOU have any questions concerning right to appear in this case and file modify all terms of the above described PUBLIC NOTICE #117097 of Athens on April 7, 1933, and recorded this notice, you may call the telephone objections within 30 days after Petition UNDER AND by virtue of the power of mortgage is as follows: CALIBER 8/9,16,23,30 in Deed Book 26, Page 136, Clerk’s number of the clerk’s office which is sale contained with that certain Security HOME LOANS, 13801 Wireless Way, Office, Newton Superior Court and Deed dated January 30, 2018, from IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF The Covington News Saturday-Sunday, August 22-23, 2020 | A9 WAS FILED. to attend. For more information contact CITY OF COVINGTON costs needed to repair these Swing. 30016 in the following trade name, to- Mary Darby, Director of Planning & NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: deficiencies; and holding harmless the wit: THE CHARMED CANARY; and DATED 6/22/20 Zoning at 770-385-2179, or mdarby@ GDOT, the State of Georgia, the Federal GEORGE, PATSY A30 2 china that the nature of said business is: cityofcovington.org. NOTICE IS hereby given, per the City Highway Administration, and any of cabinets, totes, side tables, boxes, CLOTHING AND DECOR MORGAN ECHOLS of Covington’s Code of Ordinances their authorized agents from any and all couches, shelves, trunk, corner shelf, THIS STATEMENT is made in 25 CINNAMON FERN CIRCLE PUBLIC NOTICE #117089 Chapter 16.52 that applicant Zapata liability, including but not limited liability heater, flat screen tv. conformity with O.C.G.A. §10-1-490 COVINGTON, GA 30016 8/23 Construction has submitted a Certificate arising from third party claims. In the et seq. requiring the filing of such of Appropriateness Application to be event the structure becomes damaged BAILEY, TIMOTHY D05 Dressers, statement with the Clerk of Superior NOTICE #117062 CITY OF COVINGTON considered by the Covington Historic or destroyed during removal and Plastic Tubs, Clothes, Shelves, Court of this county. 8/2,9,16,23 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: Preservation Commission to construct relocation, the applicant will be solely Speaker, Microwave, Vaccum, Fan, THIS THE 27th day of JULY, 2020. a new house. This application was responsible for any repairs or removal of Beanbag, Desk. NOTICE IS hereby given, per the City Notice of Proceedings deferred from August 5, 2020 HPC structural debris. PUBLIC NOTICE #117150 of Covington’s Code of Ordinances meeting. The property is located within HICKS, CHRISTOPHER 1126 dining 8/16,23 Chapter 16.12 that applicant Micheline IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF the Covington Historic District at 5112 INQUIRIES REGARDING the bridge room set, living room furniture sets, Joseph has submitted a Special Use TRADE NAME Newton County Floyd Street, TAX PARCEL C010 in response to this notice should be outdoor chairs, blower, hedge trimmer, Permit Application for a personal REGISTRATION STATE OF GEORGIA 0001 004A, Covington, Georgia. THE directed to the following: Recheal patio furniture, aquarium, bedroom set,. care home for up to five seniors. THE AFFIDAVIT COVINGTON Historic Preservation McMullin, Project Manager, Georgia PROPERTY is located at 5128 N. GEORGIA, NEWTON COUNTY NAJARIAN CAPITAL LLC Commission will hold a Public Meeting Department of Transportation, Office QUINN, STEPHANIE A19 TV, Emory Street. TAX PARCEL C023 0003 PLAINTIFF, on September 2, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. of Innovative Delivery, One Georgia Dishwasher, Table, Crates, Plastic tubs. 017, Covington, Georgia. The Covington TO WHOM It may Concern: V. at 2116 Stallings Street, Covington, Center, 600 West Peachtree Street, Jackson, Jacquelia M03 Box Springs, Planning Commission will hold a Public PLEASE BE advised that MONIQUE THAT CERTAIN property bearing Georgia. NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30308. Stroller. Meeting on September 8, at 6:00 p.m. NORRIS, whose address is 20 DEWS the Address 1870 Kirkland Road, DUE TO circumstances necessitated DUE TO circumstances necessitated TRAIL, COVINGTON, GA 30014 is the Covington, Georgia 30016, as mpre by emergency conditions involving PUBLIC NOTICE #117193 STANLEY, JANICE J0203 Dryer, by emergency conditions involving owner(s) of the certain business now partjcnlar!y descrjhed herein, et al. public safety and preservation of public 8/23,30 Chairs, Boxes, Golf Clubs, Box Springs. public safety and preservation of public being carried on at 20 DEWS TRAIL, DEFENDANT. services, public access to this meeting services, public access to this meeting COVINGTON, GA 30014 in the following is limited to teleconference and video TAYLOR, COURTNEY I11 Chair, is limited to teleconference and video Public Sales Auctions trade name, to-wit: UNIQUE JEWELS ; CIVIL ACTION NUMBER access. THE PUBLIC MAY ACCESS Clothes, Pillows. access. THE PUBLIC MAY ACCESS and that the nature of said business is: SUCV2018001634-5 THIS MEETING BY CALLING 1-929- IN ACCORDANCE WITH GEORGIA THIS MEETING BY CALLING 1-929- JEWELRY ACCESSORIES. 436-2866, use the following Meeting ID LAW 40-11-2: ROBERTS, THOMAS N11 Hand 436-2866, use the following Meeting ID THIS STATEMENT is made in NOTICE OF PUBLICATION Number: 336-686-1958: To view online THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED Trucks, Fridge, Tent, Camping Stuff, Number: 336-686-1958: To view online conformity with O.C.G.A. §10-1-490 use the following link: https://zoom. VEHICLES HAVE BEEN Boxes, Tool Box, Skate Boards. use the following link: https://zoom. et seq. requiring the filing of such TO: ALL persons who may us/j/3366861958 with the Meeting ID: ABANDONED AT us/j/3366861958 with the Meeting ID: statement with the Clerk of Superior claim an interest in the land located 336 686 1958 INSURANCE AUTO Auction 125 HOLCOMBE, KIM M04 Head Board, 336 686 1958 Court of this county. at 1870 Kirkland Road, Covington, ALL INTERESTED parties are invited Old Hwy 138 Loganville, GA 30052- Chair, Clothes, Printer. Goolsby, Mary ALL INTERESTED parties are invited THIS THE 11th day of AUGUST, 2020. Georgia 30016 to attend. For more information contact 4814 A04 Couch, Love Seat, tables, cooler. to attend. For more information contact Mary Darby, Director of Planning & AND ARE PRESENTLY STORED Mary Darby, Director of Planning & PUBLIC NOTICE #117152 BY ORDER of the Court for service by Zoning at 770-385-2179, or mdarby@ AT SAID LOCATION. GOOLSBY, MARY L11 Boxes, Plastic Zoning at 770-385-2179, or mdarby@ 8/16,23 publication dated cityofcovington.org. IF NOT CLAIMED, THE VEHICLES Tubs, Home Decor, Microwave, Weed cityofcovington.org. July 24, 2020 , you are WILL BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION Eater, Table, Chairs, Dresser, Fishing TRADE NAME hereby notified that on August 19, CITY OF COVINGTON TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER ON Poles. CITY OF COVINGTON REGISTRATION 2018 (date of filing), NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: 09/18/20 10:00 AM PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AFFIDAVIT Najarian Capital LLC (plaintiff) BENTON, MARQUETHIOUS I01 NOTICE TO PUBLIC: GEORGIA, NEWTON COUNTY NOTICE IS hereby given, per the City YEAR MAKE Model Color Boxes, Desk, Helmet, Double Burner,

FILED SUIT against you for fee simple of Covington’s Code of Ordinances VIN No Cutting Machine, Monitor NOTICE IS hereby given that, per the TO WHOM It may Concern: title to the property, free and clear of all Chapter 16.52 that applicant Binkman, City of Covington’s Code of Ordinances PLEASE BE advised that Nneka adverse claims. LLC has submitted a Certificate of 2011 VOLKSWAGE CC BLK THE AUCTION will be listed and Chapter 16.12.140 Michael Geoffroy Onyaknuluje, whose address is 50 Appropriateness Application to be WVWHN7AN6BE710646 advertised on www.lockerfox.com. has submitted an application for a Alanton Ct, Covington, Georgia 30016 YOU ARE required to file an answer considered by the Covington Historic 2009 AUDI A6 BLK Space Shop Self Storage may refuse Certificate of Appropriateness to is the owner(s) of the certain business in writing within sixty (60) days of the Preservation Commission to remove WAUSG74F39N016668 any bid and may rescind any purchase construct a treated wooden 1’ X now being carried on at 50 Alanton date of the order for publication with the overhand from façade and expose 2014 DODGE Avenger RED up until the winning bidder takes 6’ fence in a (NR-2 Neighborhood Ct, Covington, Georgia 30016 in the clerk of the Superior Court of original brink. Add new awnings over 1C3CDZAB3EN227607 possession of the personal property. Residential, 2) zoning district located following trade name, to-wit: LUXE’ Newton County and to serve a copy windows, repair joints in brick and 2011 TOYOTA Corolla WHT at 5130 Hillcrest Drive in Covington, NOIR CANDLE COMPANY; and that of the answer upon the plaintiff (if pro paint. The property is located within JTDBU4EE1BJ102753 PUBLIC NOTICE #117154 Georgia. The Historic Preservation the nature of said business is: DEALS se) or upon the plaintiff’s attorney (if the Covington Historic District at 1143 2012 KIA Soul SIL 8/23,8/30 Commission will hold a public hearing IN GOODS AND SERVICES. represented). and 1149 Washington Street, TAX KNDJT2A54C7464566 at 6:00 p.m. to review and discuss the NOTICE OF SALE THIS STATEMENT is made in PARCEL C026 0018 005, Covington, 2012 DODGE Avenger SIL proposed use on September 2, 2020. conformity with O.C.G.A. §10-1-490 WITNESS, THE Honorable W. Kendall Georgia. THE COVINGTON Historic 1C3CDZCB8CN144698 ALL INTERESTED parties are invited NORTON’S E-Z Storage will hold a et seq. requiring the filing of such Wynne, Judge of the Superior Court of Preservation Commission will hold a 2005 DODGE Magnum BLK to attend. For more information, contact public sale to enforce·a lien imposed statement with the Clerk of Superior Newton County Public Meeting on September 2, 2020 2D8GV58275H116433 Mary Darby, Director of Planning & on said property, as described below, Court of this county. at 6:00 p.m. at 2116 Stallings Street, 2014 VOLKSWAGE Passat WHT Zoning at [email protected], pursuant to the Georgia Self Storage THIS THE 14th day of AUGUST, 2020. THIS, THE 5th day of August, 2020 Covington, Georgia. 1VWAT7A32EC108734 or 770-385-2179. Facility Act, Georgia Code 10-4-213 at DUE TO circumstances necessitated 2010 TOYOTA Prius BLK Norton’s E-Z Storage 7101 Turner Lake PUBLIC NOTICE #117167 CLERK OF Superior Court by emergency conditions involving JTDKN3DU8A0154272 CITY OF COVINGTON Circle, Covington, GA (770) 784-9110 8/23,30 public safety and preservation of public 2009 NISSAN Altima BGE NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC on Saturday, August 22,2020 at 10:00 PUBLIC NOTICE #117144 services, public access to this meeting 1N4AL21E79N438537 TRADE NAME A.M. Said property will be sold without 8/16,23,30,9/6 is limited to teleconference and video 2006 CHEVROLET Express WHT REGISTRATION NOTICE IS hereby given that, Robert warranties as to condition or workability. access. THE PUBLIC MAY ACCESS 1GCGG25V061260329 AFFIDAVIT W. Ponder has submitted an application Management reserves the right to IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THIS MEETING BY CALLING 1-929- 2000 MERCEDES- S-Class GRY GEORGIA, NEWTON COUNTY for a VARIANCE from the Covington refuse any bid or withdraw any unit from NEWTON COUNTY STATE OF 436-2866, use the following Meeting ID WDBNG75J6YA119638 Municipal Code, Sections 16.12.170: the sale. GEORGIA Number: 336-686-1958: To view online 2014 KIA Rio RED TO WHOM It may Concern: Appeals and Variances to develop a use the following link: https://zoom. KNADM4A34E6392844 PLEASE BE advised that RONNIE custom designed, free standing, six TOMMIE POWELL, JR. us/j/3366861958 with the Meeting ID: 2005 FORD Taurus BLU MCGIBONEY, whose address is 255 story, 123 room, 85615 square foot, UNIT# OCCUPANT PLAINTIFF 336 686 1958 1FAFP53245A285728 CHANNING COPE RD., Covington, Residence Inn (upscale chain by 101 COOK, Tanya V. ALL INTERESTED parties are invited 2015 KIA Optima BLK Georgia 30016 is the owner(s) of the Marriot) hotel with 159 parking stalls, an 013 HARDEMAN, Marlon GRACIE HINES to attend. For more information contact 5XXGM4A73FG416363 certain business now being carried outdoor sport surface (putting green), 075 HARRIS, CHARLES DEFENDANT Mary Darby, Director of Planning & 2011 FORD Fusion BLK on at 255 CHANNING COPE RD., an outdoor patio, and an outdoor 180 LOWES, SCOTT Zoning at 770-385-2179, or mdarby@ 3FAHP0JG6BR320586 Covington, Georgia 30016 in the CIVIL ACTION No.: 2020-CV-1396-5 (uncovered) swimming pool on a 7.19 cityofcovington.org. 114 MARTIN, Victorea following trade name, to-wit: PHOENIX acre site (to be subdivided with one 137 MCGUIRE, Cindy PUBLIC NOTICE #117164 FABRICATION; and that the nature lot to be 3.60 acres for the Residence 170 QUINONES, Carlos NOTICE OF SUMMONS - SERVICE PUBLIC NOTICE #117196 8/23,30 of said business is: CUSTOM METAL BY PUBLICATION Inn and the other lot 3,59 acres for a 8/23 079 RAINS, Kimberli FABRICATION. second hotel-likely a Courtyard) located NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION A 186 SHY, SOKITHIA THIS STATEMENT is made in TO: GRACIE HINES, Defendant at 11109 Alcovy Road, Tax Parcel C080 LEGAL NOTICE Public Auction for the non- Payment of 191 SHY, SOKITHIA conformity with O.C.G.A. §10-1-490 Named Above: 002Z. storage fees at Covington Stor-It will 162 SIMON, Dale et seq. requiring the filing of such . THE following variances are requested: GEORGIA DEPARTMENT of take place on or thereafter Tuesday, 067 SMITH, Jacqueline statement with the Clerk of Superior YOU ARE hereby notified that the 1. RELIEF from required Transportation August 25th, 2020 online at WWW. 077 SMITH, Jacqueline Court of this county. above-styled action seeking Newton security fencing around the parking OFFICE OF Environmental Services STORAGEAUCTIONS.COM. The 155 STEPHENS, Lawann THIS THE 18th day of AUGUST, 2020. Co, GA (state the relief sought) was filed areas of the hotel. personal effects and household Goods 098 WINTER, ETAHELY against you in said court on 6/24/2020, 2. ALLOW the construction of TERM OF Notice: belonging to the following Tenants, PUBLIC NOTICE #117190 and that by reason of an order for 36 parking stalls for the future second having been properly notified, will be PUBLIC NOTICE # 117144 8/23,30 service of summons by publication hotel. SUBJECT: NOTIFICATION of sold for CASH to the highest Bidder 8/16,23 entered by the court on 6/24/2020 you 3. DELINEATE the third Marketing of GDOT Bridge Serial #217- to satisfy the owner’s lien for Rent TRADE NAME PUBLIC AUCTION— 212 STORAGE are hereby commanded and required to building floor with anything more than 0014-0 due, in accordance with the Georgia REGISTRATION WILL HOLD A PUBLIC SALE TO file with the clerk of said court and serve the windows. Self Storage Act-, Section 10-1-210 AFFIDAVIT ENFORCE A LIEN IMPOSED ON upon Tommie Powell, platintiff, whose 4. ORIENT the primary PROJECT: PI No. 0013751 to 10-4-215: Unit 160 Ridley Ingram GEORGIA, NEWTON COUNTY SAID PROPERTY, AS DESCRIBED address is 55 Dairyland Dr, Covington, façade towards the ingress/egress of COUNTY: NEWTON – barstools, couch, loveseat, dresser, BELOW,PURSUANT TO THE GA 30016 an answer to the complaint building and not toward Town Center chairs, table, ladder, boxes, walkers; TO WHOM It may Concern: GEORGIA SELF STORAGE FACILITY within sixty (60) days of the date of Boulevard. THE GEORGIA Department of Unit 143 Yameshia Holder – couches PLEASE BE advised that SHERELLE ACT,GEORGIA CODE 10-4-210 the order for service by publication. If 5. RELIEF from required 10 Transportation (GDOT) project PI No. chairs, ottoman, bed frames, bags, ALEXANDER, whose address is 150 TO 10-4-215,AT 10;00 AM ON you fail to do so, judgement by default foot step back in the face of the hotel, 0013751 consists of the proposed boxspring, crutches, fan, clothing, QUEENSLAND LANE, COVINGTON, THURSDAY 3RD OF SEPTEMBER, will be taken against you for the relief above the 50’ point in the height of the replacement of the State Route (SR) 81 headboards, wicker furniture; Unit 085 GA is the owner(s) of the certain 2020. AT 212 STORAGE,67 HWY damanded in the complaint. building. bridge over Dried Indian Creek in the April McCall – clothes, totes, couch, business now being carried on at 150 212,COVINGTON,GA 30014. 6. RELIEF from required City of Covington, Georgia in Newton nightstand, dressers, fan; Unit 062 QUEENSLAND LANE, COVINGTON, MANAGEMENT RESERVES THE WITNESS THE Honorable W. 65% fenestration on the façade of the County. In compliance with Section 106 Yasmine, Johnson – clothes, sectional, GA in the following trade name, to-wit: RIGHT TO WITHDRAW ANY UNIT KENDALL WYNNE, Jr., Judge building. of the National Historic Preservation Act television, mattresses, box springs, ROYAL VIBE CREATIONS; and that FROM SALE. REGISTERED OR Superior Court of Newton County. 7. ALLOW a stairwell to of 1966 and amendments thereto and totes; Unit 387A Sherri Collins – the nature of said business is: ROYAL MOTOR VEHICLES ARE SOLD “AS THIS THE 24 day of June, 2020. extend 3 feet above the parapet. in coordination with the State Historic Chest, washer, dryer, dolly, lamps, VIBE CREATIONS. IS/PARTS ONLY,” NO TITLES OR LINDA D. Hays, Clerk 8. RELIEF from required 10% Preservation Officer, Bridge Serial dresser, piano, luggage, refridgeratoe, THIS STATEMENT is made in REGISTRATION. TENANT NAME NEWTON COUNTY Superior Court minimum parking stalls for compact #217-0014-0 has been determined to bench; Unit 082 Michelle Tiller – conformity with O.C.G.A. §10-1-490 ,JASON CASE, UNIT #98,ITEMS cars. be eligible for the National Register Microwave, Jackets, rug, luggage, et seq. requiring the filing of such STORED FURN, BXS. PUBLIC NOTICE #117093 9. RELIEF from required of Historic Places (NRHP). Due to its totes, and boxes; Unit 494 Anessah statement with the Clerk of Superior 8/9,16,23,30 designated loading space. NRHP eligibility, GDOT is making this Banks – Totes, mirror, mattress, bags, Court of this county. PUBLIC NOTICE #117163 10. PERMIT curb cut on Town historic bridge available in compliance table, kitchenware, bed frame. THIS THE 7th day of AUGUST, 2020. NOTICE OF PUBLICATION Center Boulevard to remain wider than with 23 U.S. Code 144(g), which states: 8/23,30 allowed. (5) PRESERVATION.—ANY State that PUBLIC NOTICE #117042 PUBLIC AUCTION PUBLIC NOTICE #117194 TO: R A N D Y 11. RELIEF from required proposes to demolish a historic bridge 8/9,8/23 SELLARS WRECKER Services, In 8/23,30 Lester, the heirs of Eva McGiboney, and wheel bumpers at parking stalls abutting for a replacement project with funds accordance with the OCGA (40-11-2) any and all unknown persons claiming NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF TRADE NAME landscape strips. made available to carry out this section the following vehicle will be sold to the any interest in the real property known PERSONAL PROPERTY REGISTRATION shall first make the historic bridge highest bidder at public auction that will as 174 McGiboney Lane, Newton AFFIDAVIT THE COVINGTON Board of available for donation to a State, locality, be held on August 29, 2020. Sealed County, Georgia (Tax Parcel No. IN ACCORDANCE with the GA Self GEORGIA, NEWTON COUNTY Adjustments and Appeals (BOAA) will or responsible private entity if the State, bids will be accepted from 10:00 am to 0013000000069000). hold a public hearing on the applicant’s locality, or responsible entity enters into Service Storage Facilities Act notice 2:00 pm at Sellars Wrecker Services, TO WHOM It may Concern: request on Tuesday, September 15, an agreement— is hereby given that the undersigned 295 Hwy 162, Covington Ga. 30016. PLEASE BE advised that TAMARA TAKE NOTICE THAT on 2020 at 2:00 p.m. The said public maintain the bridge and the will be sold at public sale to the (A) TO JONES, whose address is 75 FOREST March 20, 2020, Jahad Jones and hearing will be held in the Covington features that give the historic bridge its highest bidder in order to satisfy lien Tameyia Legette filed a Petition To Quiet of the owner. Bidding to take place on COURT, COVINGTON, GA 30016 Council Chambers located at 2116 historic significance; and • 2001 VOLVO Title in the Superior Court of Newton lockerfox.com ending Wednesday the is/are the owner(s) of the certain Stallings Street Covington, Georgia (B) TO assume all future legal S60 YV1RS58D812014105 County, Georgia, in conjunction with 9th day of September, 2020 at 11:00 business now being carried on at 75 30014. and financial responsibility for the • 2004 TOYOTA SEQUOIA the above referenced parcel of property, AM. Said property is Space Shop Self FOREST COURT, COVINGTON, GA OR YOU may virtually connect to the historic bridge, which may include 5TDZTR1A345219962 pursuant to the provisions of O.C.G.A. Storage, 6177 Jackson Hwy, Covington, 30016 in the following trade name, to- meeting by: an agreement to hold the State • 2005 NISSAN SENTRA wit: TAMARA’S RACK’S; and that the §§ 23-3-60, et seq. For the specifics transportation department harmless in GA, 30014 3N1CB51D25L501183 nature of said business is:GARMENT of such pleas for relief the, parties circumstances necessitated any liability action. DUE TO • 2005 NISSAN ALTIMA AND ACCESSORIES,SEWING respondent must refer to the original by emergency conditions involving incurred.— HEARD, JAMARIO N20 Couch, (6) COSTS 1N4AL11D35N904699 AND PERSONALIZATION,SEWING petition and all other pleadings filed with public safety and preservation of public general.—Costs incurred by Microwave, TV, Iron, Vaccum, Table (A) IN • 2010 NISSAN ALTIMA INSTRUCTION the court. services, public access to this meeting the State to preserve a historic bridge Chairs, Stroller. 1N4AL2APXAN430390 THIS STATEMENT is made in is limited to teleconference and video (including funds made available to the • 1996 NISSAN ALTIMA BY ORDER for Publication HICKS, CHRISTOPHER 1101 dining conformity with O.C.G.A. §10-1-490 access. THE PUBLIC MAY ACCESS State, locality, or private entity to enable 1N4BU31D9TC127287 entered in the Superior Court of Newton room set, living room furniture sets, et seq. requiring the filing of such THIS MEETING BY CALLING 1-929- it to accept the bridge) shall be eligible • 2006 NISSAN ALTIMA County, Georgia, on July 15, 2020, outdoor chairs, blower, hedge trimmer, statement with the Clerk of Superior 436-2866, use the following Meeting ID as reimbursable project costs under this 1N4AL11E26N332891 the parties respondent are hereby patio furniture, aquarium, bedroom set,. Court of this county. Number: 336-686-1958: To view online chapter in an amount not to exceed the • 2001 JEEP GRAND notified that they are required to file THIS THE 31st day of JULY, 2020. use the following link: https://zoom. cost of demolition. CHEROKEE 1J4GW48S11C707175 any response or answer with the Clerk NESMITH, STEPHANIE B41 us/j/3366861958 with the Meeting ID: (B) ADDITIONAL funding.—Any bridge • 1995 LINCOLN of the above referenced Court, within Microwave, Boxes, Bags, Purses, Kids PUBLIC NOTICE #117149 336 686 1958 preserved pursuant to this paragraph CONTINENTAL 1LNLM97V5SY755765 60 days of the date of the Order for Toys, Vacuum, Shoe Boxes. 8/16,23 ALL INTERESTED parties are invited shall not be eligible for any other funds • 1995 JEEP GRAND service by publication, with a copy of WHITE, WENDY G26 boxes, bedroom to attend. For more information contact authorized pursuant to this title. CHEROKEE 1J4FX58S6SC556253 TRADE NAME such response or answer to be sent to furniture, couch, long dresser, house Mary Darby, Director of Planning at • 2005 JEEP GRAND REGISTRATION the Attorney for the Petitioners: Burke B. plants. [email protected] 770-385- BRIDGE SERIAL #217-0014-0 is being CHEROKEE 1J4GR48K45C553767 AFFIDAVIT Johnson, Lueder, Larkin & Hunter, LLC, 2179. made available “as is.” The current • 2016 HYUNDAI SONATA GEORGIA, NEWTON COUNTY 320 East Clayton Street, Suite 418, STEVENSON, CHARMAIN K23 condition of the bridge is as follows: 5NPE24AF8GH263327 Athens, GA 30601. Shelving, Microwave, Bags, Couch, CITY OF COVINGTON • 2008 HONDA CRV TO WHOM It may Concern: Chair, Pictures, MattressBox Spring, NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: • THE existing bridge was JHLRE38778C030699 PLEASE BE advised that, Keith PUBLIC NOTICE #117034 Clothes, Flat Screen TV. constructed in 1914. • 1999 FORD CROWN J. Rondon whose address is 275 8/2,9,16,23 NOTICE IS hereby given, per the City • THE overall condition of VICTORIA 2FAFP74W7XX188658 Teresa Lane, Loganville, Ga. 30052 HURST, ANGELA O03 full size bed, of Covington’s Code of Ordinances this bridge would be classified as good. • 2001 FORD MUSTANG and Keith Rondon Refinishes, LLC totes, entertainment center, tv, home Public Notice Chapter 16.12 that applicant Micheline The deck is in good condition with 1FAFP42X91F107723 whose address is 4160 Logan Dr. decor, suite case, bedding, roaster, Joseph has submitted a Special Use longitudinal and transverse cracking • 2003 DODGE RAM VAN Unit 2821,Loganville,Ga. 30052 is/are CITY OF COVINGTON couch, lawn chairs, lamp, side table. Permit Application for a personal throughout that has been sealed with 2D7JB21Z33K530110 the owner(s) of the certain business NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: care home for up to five seniors. THE asphalt crack seal. The superstructure • 2002 DODGE DURANGO now being carried on at 5119 U.S. OLLIVIERRE, JIAVANNA E09 window PROPERTY is located at 5128 N. is in satisfactory condition with minor 1B4HS58ZX2F185572 278 Northwest, Covington, Ga. 30014 NOTICE IS hereby given, per the City ac unit, chairs, hampers, bed frames, Emory Street. TAX PARCEL C023 0003 delamination next to some of the • 2008 CHEVROLET (AKA:5119 U.S. 278 NW) (AKA:5119 of Covington’s Code of Ordinances toys, decor, boxes. 017, Covington, Georgia. The Covington patches, minor longitudinal cracking IMPALA 2G1WS553789181385 Hwy 278 NW) in the following trade Chapter 16.12 that applicant Micheline Planning Commission will hold a Public at the cold joints of each arch, and • 2005 CHEVROLET name, to-wit: Dent Scene; and that the Joseph has submitted a Special Use SNEED, HENRY M19 bed, office desk, Meeting on September 8, at 6:00 p.m. evidence of water leaking through the AVALANCHE 3GNEC12Z55G229279 nature of said business is: Automotive Permit Application for a personal aquarium, hangers, shoes, heater, cracks. The substructure is in good • 2000 BMW 328i Cosmetic Repair: Paintless Dent Repair care home for up to five seniors. THE dresser, crib. DUE TO circumstances necessitated condition with hairline vertical cracking WBAAM5347YFR20802 (PDR), Scratch Repair, Touch-up. PROPERTY is located at 5128 N. by emergency conditions involving in both abutments, minor scour at • 1999 FORD EXPLORER THIS STATEMENT is made in Emory Street. TAX PARCEL C023 0003 BROWN, MARK O53 Monitors, Saw, public safety and preservation of public the forward abutment, and moderate 1FMZU32E6XZA87037 conformity with O.C.G.A. §10-1-490 017, Covington, Georgia. The Covington services, public access to this meeting abrasion to abutment 2. There are Guitars, Amp, Table Saw, Shredder, et seq. requiring the filing of such Planning Commission will hold a Public Table. is limited to teleconference and video minor cracks in the exterior sides, PUBLIC NOTICE #117145 statement with the Clerk of Superior Meeting on September 8, at 6:00 p.m. access. THE PUBLIC MAY ACCESS and concrete rails have minor spalls 816,8\23 Court of this county. THIS MEETING BY CALLING 1-929- throughout. TEAL, BARBARA 1021 golf clubs, THIS THE 6th day of August, 2020. DUE TO circumstances necessitated 436-2866, use the following Meeting ID paint, chair, bicycle tires, hose, luggage by emergency conditions involving Number: 336-686-1958: To view online ALL EXPENSES incurred in removing, cart, gas cans, desk lamp. Trade Names PUBLIC NOTICE #117146 public safety and preservation of public use the following link: https://zoom. relocating, rebuilding, and maintaining TRADE NAME 8/16,23 services, public access to this meeting BROWN, MARK O16 Boxes, Recliner, us/j/3366861958 with the Meeting ID: the bridge at a new location, as well REGISTRATION is limited to teleconference and video Chairs, Laptops, Hot Plate, Bicycle, 336 686 1958 as the expenses associated with AFFIDAVIT access. THE PUBLIC MAY ACCESS Speakers. acquiring the new site, shall be the GEORGIA, NEWTON COUNTY THIS MEETING BY CALLING 1-929- ALL INTERESTED parties are invited sole responsibility of the state, locality, 436-2866, use the following Meeting ID CHRISTIAN, JEREMY B39 Foldout to attend. For more information contact or responsible private entity (the TO WHOM It may Concern: Number: 336-686-1958: To view online Bed, Book Shelf, Toaster Oven, Board Mary Darby, Director of Planning & “recipient”) and not the GDOT. The PLEASE BE advised that MEGAN use the following link: https://zoom. Games, Cooler, Shoes. Zoning at 770-385-2179, or mdarby@ recipient shall be required to enter into REED, whose address is 430 St. us/j/3366861958 with the Meeting ID: cityofcovington.org. an agreement assuming responsibility ANNES PLACE COVINGTON, GA 336 686 1958 for the bridge in its existing condition, RUTHERFORD, JASON G22 Fold out chairs, Baby Seat, Car seat, Baby 30016 is the owner(s) of the certain PUBLIC NOTICE #117195 including any and all structural business now being carried on at 430 ALL INTERESTED parties are invited 8/23 deficiencies, and any unanticipated St. ANNES PLACE COVINGTON, GA AGRICULTURE Saturday-Sunday, August 22-23, 2020 | A10 The Covington News Fungus among us SPECIAL TO THE NEWS [email protected] During this time of year where we have periods of daily rain showers and high humidity, there are mush- rooms popping up everywhere. Mushrooms are fascinating and completely harmless if left alone. Mushrooms are the fruiting, reproductive part of a soil borne fungus. The “seeds” of this fungus are produced by the mushrooms and are millions of microscopic spores Special to The Covington News released into the environment. Pictured is Amanita jacksonii, one that is Mushrooms are beneficial to the reportedly edible. Do not eat mushrooms unless you are an expert and correctly local ecosystems and aid in break- identify species. ing down dead organic materials to provide nutrients for other plants. Metro Creative Services Many people are concerned that Various technologies are being employed to produce crops more efficiently and safely mushrooms are harming their trees than ever before. and landscapes, but for the majority of the fruiting bodies, that is not the case. Mushrooms called conks are a sign that your tree is dead or severe- Technology plays major ly stressed. It is then recommended that you have a certified arborist assess the health of your tree. These role in modern farming mushrooms grow on the tree trunk itself. If you have mushrooms grow- SPECIAL TO THE NEWS and information-based nology has reduced ing around the tree on the ground, Special to The Covington News [email protected] world, is helping the waste. For instance, this is completely normal and they Conks like these attached to the trees Modern industry agricultural sector thanks to agricultural help break down the leaves and can slowly nibble away at trunks and is driven by technol- become more profit- technology, farmers no other organic matter. exposed roots. ogy. Advancements able and efficient while longer have to apply Lichen is another fungus that in technology have also improving safety water, fertilizers and poses little threat to trees. This is changed how business and making agricul- pesticides uniformly a symbiotic relationship and they is conducted, with some ture more eco-friendly. across entire fields. simply live on the surface of the industries undergoing In addition, the NIFA Technology has shown bark. As plants are stressed and be- dramatic changes since notes that the modern that farmers can simply gin to decline, the reduced canopy the dawn of the 21st agricultural industry target specific areas or allows sunlight to enter and support century. employs technology even treat individual photosynthesis for the lichen. The While agriculture such as robots, tem- plants differently. That presence of lichens are often an might not be the first perature and moisture saves time and allows indicator of poor plant health but it industry people think sensors, aerial images, farmers to use only is never the cause. of when reflecting on and global positioning minimal quantities of It is nearly impossible to remove the changing nature of systems. water, fertilizer and all fungus from your landscape and Special to The Covington News industry, The National If it sounds compli- pesticides. In addition, there is no chemical that will kill Pictured is the Destroying Angel, which is Institute of Food and cated, that’s because it according to the NIFA, them all. You can remove the favor- extremely deadly. Agriculture notes that is. For example, mod- employing agricultural able conditions for fungal growths modern farms are vastly ern sensors can detect technology in this fash- in your areas. Remove wood and triggers the reproductive mechanism different than those soil conditions, poten- ion leads to higher crop leaf piles, buried wood and dead and mushrooms pop up. To keep from a few decades tially producing hun- productivity and reduc- roots. Be sure to de-thatch and aer- the mushrooms from popping up, ago. dreds of readings per es runoff of chemicals ate the lawn and don’t mulch more irrigate your lawn if it gets too dry. Farmers have long second. These sensors into rivers and ground- than 2 inches thick. The moisture will keep the fungus relied on technology to help farmers know the water, thereby reducing One of the main reasons to re- under ground and will not produce make their operations best possible time to the farm’s impact on move mushrooms from your yard the mushrooms. as efficient, productive plant seeds so they can local ecosystems. are pets and children. Never eat To rid your lawn of mushrooms, and profitable as pos- reach their full poten- Modern farms are an unidentified mushroom as they pull them up, kick them over or run sible. Precision agri- tial. That improves both technological marvels can be deadly. Georgia is home to over them with the lawn mower. culture, which refers to the efficiency of mod- where various technol- several species of mushrooms that This will keep them from releasing technological advances ern farms as well as ogies are being em- could cause death if only a single the spores that spread the fungi. designed to propel their output. ployed to produce crops mushroom is eaten. Two such dead- Aerate your lawn to prevent further agriculture into the The NIFA also notes more efficiently and ly species are the Destroying Angel, damage to your turfgrass. modern, computerized that agricultural tech- safely than ever before. Amanita virosa, and the Autumn For more information or if you Skullcap, Galerina autumnalis. have questions contact the Newton Mushrooms usually emerge when Extension office at 770-784-2010 or rain follows extended dry periods. email Ashley Best at abest22@uga. Dry weather stresses the fungi, and edu. when water becomes available, it Dream comes true for 2 Newton County teens organization that I have such a high Local students regard for. To finally be a part of this team of enthusiastic and likeminded earn 4-H honors people is a dream come true. I hope to be an inspiration to my peers and By DEVEN MILLERICK carry out my duties as a state offi- Special to The Covington News cer,” Harris said. As Georgia 4-H concluded its first Millerick competed in her project ever virtual achievement series, two for the last three years. To achieve Newton County 4-H’ers received the Master 4-H status, a 4-H’er must highest honors the organization could place first at a state level competi- offer. tion. An achievement that demon- Eleventh-grade student CJ Harris strates many hours of leadership, was elected to the State Board of Di- community service and direct work rectors as a State Representative, and with the topic of their project. For 11th grade student Delaney Millerick Millerick, this meant earning her was awarded 4-H Mastery Status in Serve Safe Manager’s certification, the project area “Festive Foods for and designing a cooking curriculum Health”. that taught nutrition, cooking skills This is the second year Harris ran and kitchen safety to the community. for election on the State Board of Because this achievement involves Directors. Alongside his eight fellow so many real-world aspects, the state officers, Harris will spend the competition is also judged by ex- next year planning statewide events, perts in the field, meaning those who speaking at numerous ceremonies, receive Master 4-H status can list this and meeting elected officials. How- achievement on their college or job ever, he hopes to be a role model for applications. his peers just as previous officers “Achieving Master 4-H status a were to him. “State Board is some- tangible accomplishment for my thing I’ve sought after and idolized determination and hard work,” Mil- for so long. I can remember looking lerick said. “Being homeschooled, I up on the stage to see those special See DREAM, A11 individuals lead and represent the The Covington News Saturday-Sunday, August 22-23, 2020 | A11 SPORTS: Continued from A1 athletics,” Fuhrey said. this year,” Alcovy head already begun. coach Camiel Grant Jr. indefinitely. “We’re looking at that. football coach Jason Local athletic direc- said the county-wide “So I do think it was We’re talking about try- Dukes said. “My main tors have now been GET MORE: suspension “wasn’t the right decision, but ing to figure out how to concern is for the health placed in a difficult Superintendent a surprise,” but he for some personal rea- make that happen, and and safety of my play- position due to the says school expressed sympathy sons I kind of wish that to do it safely to protect ers, but of course as a indefinite nature of the for the players who are we would [play.]” all of our children and coach I’m disappointed county’s suspension. ‘restart’ plan having to press pause At Eastside, athletic all our staff members. to not get an opportuni- They’ve each noted that could be on their season. director Phillip David- And so if people would ty to play right now.” they’re remaining in “My message to [my son noted that the Ea- just hang tight for us Eastside head foot- constant contact with revealed soon team] was this is obvi- gles, like Alcovy, had for a little bit of time, ball coach Troy Hoff the schools they’re CovNews.com ously disappointing, but not received reports of we will get the informa- expressed similar senti- scheduled to play, but it’s a setback,” Grant any positive tests from tion out there and share ments. they’re unable to pro- Jr. said. “ And just like any of their teams prior with everyone what the “Disappointed in the vide future opponents “It puts us in a little in the game of football, to the suspension. next steps will be. decision,” Hoff said. with information about predicament,” New- we experience setbacks. “We’re disappoint- “We’re working on “I’m hopeful that very when — or if — their ton athletic director We have to continue to ed,” Davidson said. trying to decide if the shortly we can find a fall seasons will re- Vincent Byams said. find a way to make the “We’ve actually started timing is right.” path to getting all of sume. “Fulton and Dekalb, at best of whatever situa- playing, so we just Throughout the week, our extracurricular Newton County was least they know when tion we’re in.” hope we can get back coaches and athletic di- activities back together not the first in the state they’re trying to get Alcovy athletic out there as soon as rectors at Alcovy, East- again.” to suspend its fall ath- back and when sports director Thomas Lowe possible.” side and Newton high Last month, the letics. However, unlike will try to get back to admitted to having con- As of Wednesday, schools spoke with The Georgia High School Fulton County, which playing. But for us, flicted feelings about Aug. 19, the Georgia Covington News and Association announced is delayed until Sept. we’re kind of in purga- the suspension. Department of Pub- voiced their disappoint- that it would be de- 14, and Dekalb County, tory a little bit. We’re “I think it was the lic Health stated that ment with the county’s laying the start of the which is delayed until not canceled, but we’re right decision,” Lowe Newton County had decision to bring sports varsity football season the end of September, not playing either, so said. “You hate it for reported a total of 2,078 to a halt. two weeks. Alcovy and officials have set no we’re just in the in-be- the kids because they positive cases of the “I hope it’s tempo- Newton were sched- target date for reassess- tween.” have worked hard and coronavirus and 52 rary. There’s a lot of uled to kick off their ment. The Rams were they’ve done the grunt deaths. In the last two families in the county respective campaigns As a result, the forced to shut down work of preparing for weeks, according to the that have a lot riding on on Sept. 4, followed by question of whether their football program the season. But now, DPH, Newton County — a lot in invested [in] Eastside on Sept. 11. to temporarily delay for the first two weeks a few weeks out from had reported 350 new — this season, and I Meanwhile, the GHSA games or cancel them of August due to their opener, they were cases per 100,000 resi- would hate to see them varsity softball and outright has been made players testing positive given word that the dents. not get an opportunity volleyball seasons have more complex. for COVID-19. Head season is suspended MASK: Continued from A1 with high rates of the Tuesday, Aug. 18, “There are so many emptions were listed in days had increased would require it else- disease to enact their effectively limited the places you don’t have the ordinance including from 346 to 370 per where in the county own face covering re- requirement to public- to (wear masks), you any residential proper- 100,000 population. administration building. quirements. If Newton ly-owned spaces many have to describe where ties owned or leased; The overall rate of Enforcement would commissioners take no county residents may you have to.” private property where positive cases increased include a written further action, the coun- only visit sparingly. The ordinance re- the owner does not from 11.8% to 12.4% warning on first offense ty ordinance will be Commissioner Stan quires masks to be consent to enforcement in one week in Newton and up to a $50 fine on repealed on Oct. 31 or Edwards said it also worn in any county of the ordinance; public County while the state- subsequent offenses, when Kemp’s executive includes a series of parks or buildings, such safety workers; medical wide rate had dropped the ordinance stated. order ends — now set exemptions that made it as the county admin- professionals; those from 11% to 9.8% in Commissioners for Aug. 31. almost unenforceable. istration building in who object for reli- the same tie period, voted 4-1 to approve However, the numer- “I don’t know where downtown Covington, gious, ethical or health Arona said. the ordinance that only ous exemptions New- you’re going to have but not on state or fed- reasons; and others — In addition, the rate of applies to areas of ton commissioners in- to wear one, looking eral property. such as when applying those entering emergen- Newton County outside cluded in the ordinance at this list,” he said. In addition, 14 ex- makeup or getting a cy departments for the the corporate limits of haircut. disease had decreased Covington, Mansfield, It also exempted 0.5% statewide (5.3% Newborn, Oxford and those who were prac- to 4.8%) but increased Porterdale. Redesigning ticing social distancing in Newton County from Schulz and Com- when it was “both pos- 3.8% to 4.1%, Arona missioners Demond retirement sible and being actively said. Mason, J.C. Henderson practiced.” “We know that all and Ronnie Cowan vot- living with “There are enough counties in Georgia ed for it and Edwards exemptions available have widespread com- voted against it. in mind. that … people can say, munity transmission,” “I fully support you ‘I can be responsible Arona said. wearing masks but I do and socially distant “But looking at the not support mandating but if I can’t do that I 14-day case rate and masks,” Edwards said. MODEL VILLA TOURS know I need to wear a positivity in that period “We’re saying we don’t mask.,’” said Commis- of time can give you a trust our citizens to do sioner Nancy Schulz. kind of sense of wheth- what’s right.” NOW AVAILABLE BY The board voted er you’re improving Cowan said he hoped after hearing the latest or not — and Newton the ordinance’s impact APPOINTMENT ONLY statistics on COVID-19 County today sits at a would be reduction of cases in the county higher level than prior,” the spread of the dis- from Dr. Audrey Arona, she said. ease in Newton County. (844) 449-9355 director of the Gwin- County attorney Sam “It’s reasonable to nett Rockdale Newton VanVolkenburgh said me. I think this goes be- Health Departments. the ordinance would yond the mandates and Kemp’s order stated not affect the county everything,” he said. any county with con- school district’s orders “It’s a safety issue.” Ask about our Founder’s Club! firmed cases of more for mask usage on its than 100 could approve properties. Supporting a vibrant, active lifestyle with two living a mask requirement, the Those voting at coun- ordinance noted. ty polling locations GET MORE: options, villas and village apartment Arona, who spoke by — either on public or List of required (1BR/1B and 2BR/2B with attached garage). phone to the board, said private property — also places, while the prevalence of were exempted. Active Retirement the disease had slightly He said the ordinance exemptions for decreased statewide in would not require mask ordinance Living Opening recent weeks, Newton masks if using the CovNews.com End of 2020 County’s confirmed county election office cases in the past 14 as a polling place, but 1600 Bethany Rd Madison, GA 30650 DREAM: (844) 449-9355 • www.myvitalityliving.com Continued on A10

© 2020 Vitality Living have always found that “Each year they came ing and technology, I’ve had to create my to our program with a students learn the value own opportunities since goal. When they did not of community service, I couldn’t join in the meet their goals by the practice leadership and same extracurricular end, they came back the public speaking skills, activities as my peers, following year with de- and develop skills nec- so to know my efforts termination to try again. essary for career devel- paid off in such [an] We could not be more opment. honorable way is very proud of them!” For more information rewarding.” Georgia 4-H has on how your child can The county pro- been teaching students get involved with New- gram assistant, Kim valuable life skills in ton County 4-H and to Lawrence, praised the Newton County since take advantage of these tenacity of the youth in it was founded in 1904. opportunities, call the her program. Through numerous Newton County Exten- “I have known both competitions in cate- sion Office at 770-784- students for several gories ranging from 2010. years now,” she said. agriculture to engineer- The Covington News Saturday-Sunday, August 22-23, 2020 | A12

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The Mini Crab Quite the catch Cajun seafood restaurant and bar spices up Covington

By MASON WITTNER ter, lemon pepper and the cajun [email protected] house special — a unique blend COVINGTON, Ga. — There’s of all their seasonings. a new big fish in Newton Coun- “Everybody likes our snow ty’s pond. crab and shrimp,” Jin said. The Mini Crab, a cajun sea- “We use a good size and have a food and bar, has come to town house special sauce. Everybody and set up shop in the Kroger likes that.” Center off of Highway 278. When patrons walk into the Co-owned by Bin Jin and restaurant’s dining room, they’ll Huangji Dao, The Mini Crab’s be greeted with an oversized grand opening took place on crab sculpture that hangs over Friday, Aug. 7. However, due the seats. That’s just one of the in part to COVID-19 complica- many changes the restaurant tions, the restaurant is currently underwent over the past sev- only accepting orders for take- eral months in preparation for out. opening. This is Jin’s and Dao’s first “I’d like people to know this venture in the Peach State, but is something totally different not their first in the food busi- than the restaurant that was here ness. The duo also co-own a trio before us,” Jin said. “We hope of similar restaurants in Ala- people come out and give us a bama — two in Birmingham, shot and see that it’s different.” one in Anniston — that operate Jin and Dao are still the as The Crab Barrack. process of acquiring an alcohol Among the specialties the license to open The Mini Cr- cajun seafood joint offer are ab’s bar. In the meantime, food their snow crab legs, crawfish, orders can be placed at the front fried tilapia basket and mussels. of the restaurant or via phone at Mason Wittner | The Covington News They also offer a wide range of 770-786-7959. Co-owners Huangji Dao (left) and Bin Jin opened The Mini Crab after opening three cajun seafood seasonings, including garlic but- restaurants in Alabama. ADVERTISEMENT

Special to The Covington News Mason Wittner | The Covington News The Mini Crab specializes in cajun-style seafood including crab legs and shrimp. The Mini Crab is located at 3116 Highway 278 in Covington at Newton Plaza (the Kroger Center).

What’s on the menu? Blue Crab Shrimp Snow Crab Legs Crawfish Clams Black, Green Mussel Dungeness King Crab Legs Lobster Tail Whiting Filet Fried Tilapia Fried Catfish Fried Oyster Fried Chicken

Lunch Specials available each week Monday-Friday from noon to 3 p.m. Mason Wittner | The Covington News In the dining room of The Mini Crab in Covington, a crab sculpture hangs overhead.

3116 Hwy. 278 • Newton Plaza • Covington, GA 30014 • (In Kroger Center) Sunday-Thursday: 12:00 Noon-11:00 p.m. • Friday & Saturday: 12:00 Noon- 12:00 Midnight 770-786-7959 • 770-385-0820