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SATURDAY–SUNDAY, APRIL 18-19, 2020 TELLING THE STORY OF YOUR LIFE SINCE 1865 Kent named new Piedmont Newton CEO tal announced himself during his career as a business development for earned the hospital the 2015 Former president, Wednesday it successful healthcare exec- Cancer Treatment Centers Atlanta Journal Constitution had hired 18- utive and we are excited for of America (CTCA) Health. “Best Places to Work” desig- CEO of medical year healthcare him to join Piedmont,” Kevin His previous administrative nation. veteran David Brown, President and CEO of experience includes a stint “I’m excited to join Pied- center in Newnan Kent as its new Piedmont Healthcare, said. as president and CEO of its mont Newton and become a By BRETT FOWLER CEO. Kent “Piedmont exists to serve Southeastern Regional Medi- part of an organization that [email protected] shares my values of provid- replaces Dr. David its local communities and cal Center in Newnan, during Eric Bour, who we were impressed with his which he grew the hospital’s ing high-quality, patient-cen- COVINGTON — In the Kent stepped down desire to live in and serve employee base from 178 to tered care,” Kent said. “I have midst of a global pandemic, to return to the operating Newton County and the sur- more than 900 full-time em- long been familiar with the Piedmont Newton is bringing room to specialize in breast rounding communities.” ployees and 200 . Piedmont system and am looking forward to becoming in new leadership. and general . Kent most recently served His e!orts at Southeastern The Newton County hospi- “David has distinguished as senior vice president of Regional Medical Center See HOSPITAL, Page A7 Former county commissioner, city councilman passes away White dies at 75-years-old By MASON WITTNER [email protected]

COVINGTON — Darvin Hubert White, former county commissioner and longtime Oxford City Council- man, died Monday evening. He was 75. After graduating from Newton County High School in 1963, White devoted his time to giving back to the local community. He spent his "rst few years out of high school working for Lockheed Martin A Cessna 414 takes flight at Covington Municipal Airport. File Photo before pioneering a construction business in 1970. Through that, he built homes and developed subdivisions Darvin Hubert Airport gets COVID-19 recovery funds throughout Newton White County. Additionally, he Set to pick up served on the Oxford City Council Newton County topped 120 cases in his 20s before later serving as a $30,000 from Newton County Commissioner from 1992 to 2000. C.A.R.E.S. act of Coronavirus as of noon Friday White was deeply invested in Newton County. He built lasting SPECIAL TO THE NEWS By MASON WITTNER to have the most cases in the state relationships with citizens through his [email protected] [email protected] with 2,025. Dougherty has the sec- business and political ventures, and ond-most cases at 1,381, as well as COVINGTON —Nearly 6,000 was beloved by many. COVINGTON — Covington Mu- 91 deaths — the most in Georgia. “Hubert gave back more than nicipal Airport will get $30,000 as more cases of COVID-19 were con- Nearby Gwinnett became the anyone I’ve ever seen,” Fay White part of the federal recovery funds. "rmed in Georgia this week. "rst surrounding county to top said of her late husband. “He donated Sens. David Perdue and Kelly According to a report from the 1,000 con"rmed cases this week. money for a basketball court beside Loe#er announced $411 million Georgia Department of Public It came in at 1,017 cases and 36 the Church of Covington. He gave for 97 Georgia airports as part of Health, Newton County had 121 deaths Friday. Henry clocked in at rides, money and anything he could the Coronavirus Aid, Recovery and con"rmed cases of COVID-19 with 344 cases and "ve deaths, followed to the people in recovery. Most of all, Economic Stability Act passed last three deaths as of noon Friday, by Rockdale with 116 cases and six he was present for his community no month and signed by President April 17. The three deaths were deaths, Walton at 59 cases and three matter who you were or where you Donald Trump. males ages 85, 77 and 61, all of deaths and Butts with 40 cases and came from.” The U.S. Department of Transpor- whom had underlying health con- no deaths. White’s son, Austin, spoke highly of tation awarded about $10 billion in ditions. The number of cases in Georgia his father as well. grants to airports across the coun- Across the state, 17,194 have now has continued to climb in recent “I think my dad was the communi- try to help replace lost revenue and contracted the novel coronavirus. weeks, due in large part to a spike ty,” Austin said. “He was a community support airport operations and ser- The DPH reported that there have in testing. vices, including payroll and utilities. been 3,324 hospitalizations and 650 The state partnered with CVS man. He just gave no matter what the “As home to the world’s busiest deaths. At noon last Friday, April Health to open a drive-through circumstances. He was for the com- airport, Georgia has been particu- munity and made sure that no matter 10, the state reported 11,483 cases testing facility at Georgia Tech last larly hard-hit by reduced air travel,” what he had to do, he wanted to im- with 2,351 hospitalizations and 416 week. The facility has been able to Perdue said. pact and build a personal relationship deaths. administer up to 1,000 tests daily. “Declining revenues are forcing with the people in the community.” Fulton County, where the "rst More testing was made avail- airports to choose between paying A drive-through visitation will be con"rmed COVID-19 case in able Thursday when the Gwinnett, their bills and making payroll. The held for White at Lawnwood Memori- Georgia was reported, continues See CASES, Page A2 See AIRPORT, Page A7 al Park on Wednesday, April 22.

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ically. action tenure Saturday Gov. Brian Kemp Social Circle Mayor David Keen- before Sat- where morning. tapped police Chief has shake-up in er said City Manager urday, the Schirmer “I have and Tyrone Oliver, Schirm- Adele Schirmer accept- automatic was hired. continue er’s "rst big hire after renewal leadership ed Fuesting’s resig- In fact, he to serve at coming to Social Cir- nation last Thursday, would made the the plea- cle, to lead the Georgia By DAVID CLEMONS e!ective April 19. have gone motion to sure of the [email protected] into e!ect. Department of Juvenile The council met in ex- Adele hire her Je! mayor and David “This Justice. SOCIAL CIRCLE — ecutive session for 3 1/2 Schirmer in August Fuesting council.” Keener hours last Friday night does not Sgt. James Pilgrim Police Chief Je! Fuest- 2015. She Schirmer and afterward voted not mean she was hired by unanimous succeeded Ross Hub- served as the interim ing has resigned, and will not be the city to let Schirmer’s con- vote of the City Coun- bard, who was interim chief, with Fuesting the City Council voted manager after October tract renew automati- cil. city manager for four taking the reins Oct. 7. of this year but does last week not to allow cally in October. She was the lone months after the sur- He previously served mean that her current the city manager’s con- Keener said if the "nalist out of 43 ap- prise termination of contract will expire in as the chief of police in tract to renew automat- council hadn’t taken October without auto- plicants for the job. longtime City Manager E#ngham, Illinois. matic renewal,” Keener Schirmer came to Social Doug White. Pilgrim resigned Nov. said. Circle from Blacksburg, Fuesting told The 26 amid an investiga- He declined to com- Virginia, where her 26- Covington News’ sister tion into alleged racist year career culminated publication, The Walton ment late Friday about comments and shredded in serving as the direc- Tribune, he has accept- his hopes for Schirmer’s documents. After his future with the city and tor of engineering and ed a job in the private resignation, Schirmer said he would issue a geographic information sector and won’t be able said she was not aware statement Saturday. systems. to identify his new em- Keener became mayor “I am committed to ployer until he begins of “the detail and extent in January after several the best interest of the there on April 20. of the inappropriate be- years on the City Coun- city and community, as Fuesting came to havior” until the inves- cil, including a council always,” Schirmer said town in October. tigation Fuesting led. CASES Continued from Page A1 Newton and Rockdale County Health Depart- ments teamed up to open a drive-through testing site at the Georgia International Horse Park in Conyers. Scheduled appointments with the Health Department were required, but doctor referrals were not. An estimated 300 tests were administered at the The compassionate staff of J.C. Harwell new Horse Park test- and Son Funeral Home understands that ing site on the "rst day, according to the Health when losing a loved one, what matters Department. most is guidance & understanding. “This is a fantastic col- Rockdale County Health mercial labs, 67,068 tests “Since 1893” laboration between Rock- Departments. produced 16,264 positive J.C. Harwell and Son That’s why we have pledged to honor dale and Newton County As of noon Friday, cases. Funeral Home the dignity of the those entrusted to our 71,648 total tests had Governments, their Follow CovNews on Covington, GA 30014 care and respect the wishes of every EMAs and the Health been administered Tommy & Mary Evelyn Davis Facebook and Twitter for family we serve. We’re here when it Department,” said Dr. throughout the state. The 770-786-2524 Audrey Arona, district DPH lab ran 4,616 tests, twice-daily updates on www.harwellfuneralhome.com matters most. Call: 770-786-2524 health director and CEO resulting in 930 people COVID-19 numbers from of Gwinnett, Newton and testing positive. At com- the DPH. We recognize that the dermatological needs of our patients and the community continue in spite of the Corona Virus. Our of!ce will continue to be open and we will take every precaution to ensure the safety of our patients and we are also available for telemedicine. A new direction. Dr. Joseph Overton A new purpose. A new career.

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Frances Lee Bennett making memories. She A Private Graveside Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home was preceded in death Service for Mrs. Ben- Frances Lee Bennett of by her husband, Nor- nett will be held at Covington, passed away man Bennett; daughter, Lawnwood Memorial Thursday, April 16, 2020, Kathy Cagle; son, Tony Park, in Covington. In at the age of 87. Mrs. Lee Bennett; parents; lieu of #owers, contri- Bennett was a faithful sister, Betty Bennett. butions may be made member of Canaan Bap- Survivors include her in memory of Mrs. tist Church. After Retir- son and daughter-in- Bennett to Children’s ing from Mobil Chemical law, Randy and Brenda Healthcare of Atlanta Company, she enjoyed Bennett; grandchildren, Foundation, 3395 NE gardening and working Lynn Hammonds, Chris Expressway, Suite 100, in the yard in her free Bennett, Ryan Bennett, Atlanta, GA 30341. time. Mrs. Bennett was Blake Bennett; numer- Due to the current a loving mother and ous great-grandchil- COVID-19, and corona- grandmother and adored dren; sister, Carolyn virus pandemic recom- the time she spent with McDonald; as well as mendations, the family Hubert White enjoying one of his favorite pastimes. Contributed photo her grandchildren and numerous nieces and regrets that the services great grandchildren nephews. must be private. Darvin Hubert White was the youngest person family and his heritage. J.C. Harwell and Son Funeral Home to do so at that time. In addition to his par- He proudly served as a ents, he was preceded in James Cleveland Crosby his parents, Alvin and children. Darvin Hubert White Newton County Com- death by his son, Darvin Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home Mary Crosby. The family would was born March 20, 1945 missioner from 1992- “Hugh” White. Survivors include his like to especially thank in Statesboro, Georgia 2000, and never missed Left to cherish his James Cleveland Cros- loving wife of 50 years, Erica Jacobs Miller, to Darvin and Rita Ward a county meeting while memory are his wife, by of Oxford, passed Joyce Crosby; sister, who through great White, who have pre- in o!ce. He developed Fay, and his children, away Thursday, April Veranda Cothern; sons personal hardship and ceded him in death. As close friendships with Anna and Austin White, 9, 2020, at the age of and daughters-in-law, sacri"ce, provided a child, his family moved many of his fellow 76. Mr. Crosby enjoyed Don and Betty Ja- Scott White (and wife exemplary care of Mr. to Oxford, Georgia where commissioners and with spending time outside cobs, David and Jamie Elizabeth), Heather Crosby. he grew up. He was a them he helped bring White-McClane (and whether it was "shing Jacobs; grandchildren, 1963 graduate of New- a tremendous amount or shooting guns. He James Goodman, Jr., Due to the current husband Matt); Stepsons, ton County High School of industry and growth loved his home and fam- Jamie Lynn Goodman, COVID-19, and corona- Zach Thomason and Ja- where he excelled in to Newton County. ily dearly and shared a Renee Goodman, Erica virus pandemic recom- cob Thomason (and wife track and "eld and was Through his political in- special bond with his Jacobs Miller, Elaina mendations, the family Kelsey); Grandchildren, one of the state’s best in terests, he was privileged children and grandchil- Jacobs, Evan Jacobs, regrets that a memorial Tristan M. and Darvin running the mile. After to meet many dignitaries dren. Mr. Crosby was Jeremy Jacobs, James service will be held at high school, he was ac- and politicians, includ- “Cole” White, Irelyn preceded in death by Jacobs; 7 great-grand- a later date. cepted into the Lockheed ing President George W. and Evalee Thomason, engineering apprentice- Bush. He was also very Matthew and Madison ship program where he proud to have helped McClane; his former Edward Alston Crudup, Jr. Church of Covington (Stacey) and a great Advantage Funeral & Cremation graduated number one in found and serve on the wife, Linda Patterson where he sang in the niece and nephew. He his class. After working GRN (Gwinnett Rock- (Charlie), Sister, Joyce Edward Alston Crud- choir; the American Bar also leaves behind his at Lockheed for a num- dale Newton) Commu- Sullivan (Larry); Niece up, Jr., 85, of Covington Association; the Cov- special friend, Julia ber of years, he decided nity Service Board and and nephew, Kristen Sul- passed away at his res- ington Kiwanis Club; McWhorter Pope of to pursue his passion, was always committed to livan (Harry), and Justin idence on Wednesday, the Newton County Birmingham, Alabama. and started his own helping people in recov- Sullivan (Heather); Aunt April 8th. Chamber of Com- A private family home-building business in ery and mental health. and Uncles, Bobbie and Ed was born on De- merce; and the Board of graveside service will 1970. He had a natural tal- He donated time and Floy Thackston and cember 27, 1934, in Fort Trustees of the Newton be held in the First ent for designing unique e$ort to Metro Atlanta Denver Ward, father-in- Lauderdale, Florida, to County Law Library. He Presbyterian Church homes with exquisite Recovery Residences law Weldon Webster, Edward Alston Crudup also spent twenty-"ve Memorial Garden at a details. He was a student (MARR), even purchas- brother-in-law John and Anna Laura Jaquith years in service to the later date. of classic architecture and ing and renovating the Webster (Patty), nieces Crudup who were Newton County In- A memorial service dustrial Development and celebration of the built homes that re#ected “Women’s Recovery Rachel Reis(Jeromy) educators in the public Authority. life of Ed Crudup will that style with extraordi- Center”. Nanette Lanoue (Brad) school systems of both Ed was an Eagle be held at a later date. nary trim and woodwork Hubert had many pas- nephew Daniel Webster Florida and Georgia. Ed Scout and enjoyed In lieu of #owers, and the maximum use of sions. He loved "shing, (Elizabeth) great nieces was valedictorian of the space. As a builder, he outdoor activities such memorial donations dove and quail hunting, Raelyn Reis, Piper Reis, graduating class of 1953 built homes of every size as hiking, backpacking, may be made to: First going to the beach and Norah Reis and Freya at Gri!n High School. and style, and developed He received a Bachelor camping, canoeing, Presbyterian Church on cruises, and watch- Lanoue, as well as count- countless subdivisions ing sports, especially of Science degree in gardening, snow skiing, of Covington; envi- less close friends and in Newton County. He the Atlanta Braves. For Industrial Management hunting, and "shing. ronmental advocacy relatives. was a true perfectionist many years, he coached from the Georgia Insti- He enjoyed music and groups such as the The family o$ers an and was fully devoted to all three of his sons’ tute of Technology in was a world traveler. Nature Conservancy, opportunity for those each and every project he (Hugh, Scott and Austin) 1957. Ed was preceded in Audubon Society, or took on, working endless baseball teams and led desiring to pay their In 1958 Ed married death by his parents, World Wildlife Feder- hours until he achieved several of them to cham- respects between the Mary Redmon Catchings his wife of 56 years, ation; Charlie Elliott his vision. His family and pionship tournaments, hours of 12:00pm until in Baton Rouge, Louisi- Mary C. Crudup, and Wildlife Center in care associates were often told including a trip to the 2:00pm on Wednesday, ana. They moved their nephew, James J. Crud- of Georgia Wildlife “If it’s worth doing, it’s Dixie Boys World Series April 22, 2020, with a family to Covington up, Jr. He is survived Conservation Fund; worth over-doing.” While with his son, Hugh, in drive through visitation in 1962. Ed went on to by his daughters, Anne the Humane Society, or growing his building 1980. Without question at Lawnwood Memorial earn a Juris Doctorate B. Crudup and Emily the donor’s choice of business, he also became he loved the beautiful Park, 1111 Access Road, from Emory University Crudup Cameron; son- charity. an entrepreneur, owning game of baseball because Covington, GA 30014. Law School in 1968 and in-law, Allen P. Cam- The family would and operating several con- it so closely resem- You will pass in front practiced law in Coving- eron; grandsons, Seth like to thank the sta$ venience stores, including bles the “game” of life. of the Memory Chapel ton for "fty years. He M. Cameron, USN, and at Abbey Hospice in White’s Superette and a Coaching gave him an Mausoleum and ex- served the community Harold P. Cameron, a Social Circle; Dr. James video store in the 1980s. opportunity to mentor, press to the family your as Municipal Judge in student at the Univer- Stillerman and his sta$; He also devoted years teach and encourage support with a wave or Covington during the sity of North Caroli- as well as the doctors to the renovation of his young people, which he a kind gesture. In his 1970s and as the City na-Asheville; his broth- and sta$ at Georgia personal home on Floyd loved to do. memory please consid- Attorney from 1990 until er, James J. Crudup in Conyers for Street. He painstakingly Hubert was a larger er donating to MARR 2016. and sister-in-law Gale their professionalism preserved much of the than life character who (www.marrinc.org /678- Ed was a member of R. Crudup; his neph- and compassion in car- dilapidated antebellum lived life to the full- 805-5140). the First Presbyterian ew, E. Benton Crudup ing for Ed. home, restoring it to its est. He was extremely During this time of original glory while add- passionate, talented, Covid 19/Coronavirus ing on to it extensively. smart, opinionated, pandemic and social Restoring the Neal-Sand- and always spoke his distancing requirements ers-Ramsey-White home mind. Those who knew no one will be allowed took enormous e$ort and him well knew him to to stop during this time. was his dream home. As have a huge heart, a Please know that the his building and develop- kind, generous and fun Newton Newspapers Inc. family appreciates your ment business grew over spirit, a big laugh, and a prayers, kind thoughts, the years, he continued self-deprecating sense of OWNER EDITOR and PUBLISHER and considerations to plan and dream of humor. He was always Patrick Graham Madison Graham what was next. He had grounded by his family during this di!cult [email protected] [email protected] a relentless pursuit of and his unfailing faith in time. Please leave your excellence in everything the blessed Trinity: God, condolences and com- he did and never retired ments for the family at the Father, Son and Holy ADVERTISING DIRECTOR SPORTS EDITOR professionally. Spirit. His pride and the Tribute Wall of this In addition to his announcement. Arrange- Cynthia Warren Mason Wittner joy in life was his family, [email protected] [email protected] business ventures, he especially his wife Fay, ments are being handled had a lifelong interest his children and grand- by J.C. Harwell and Son in politics. While in his children. Words are in- Funeral Home, 2157 East twenties, he served on the adequate to express how Street, SE, Covington, CIRCULATION MANAGER LEGALS CLERK Oxford City Council, and very much he loved his GA 30014. Amanda Ellington Lee Ann Avery [email protected] [email protected]

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before: JNKDA31A82T011769 20-1334AV Hartman to sell alcoholic beverages (beer & to be appointed Administrator of Public Notices wine) for off premises consumption the Estate of LULA B. H. SMITH, ANSWER FORMS may be found in PUBLIC NOTICE #116724 THE APPLICATION will be heard by: deceased. (The applicant has also the Magistrate Court Clerk’s office 4/12,19 on April 20, 2020 at 6:30 PM at City applied for waiver of bond and/or Abandoned Vehicles located at: 1132 Usher St Covington, of Covington Council Room, 2116 PEACHMART 2536, LLC grant of certain powers contained in GA 30014. Stallings Street, NW, Covington, SNEHA GILANI O.C.G.A. §53-12-232). All interested ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLE FORMS MAY also be obtained online Alcoholic Beverage GA. This notice is published 2536 HIGHWAY 81 S parties are hereby noti!ed to show PETITION ADVERTISEMENT at www.georgiamagistratecouncil. pursuant to the provisions of Section COVINGTON, GA 30016 cause why said application should com NOTICE – APPLICATION 5.12.080(C), Covington Municipal not be granted. All objections must YOU ARE hereby being noti!ed, in ALCOHOL LICENSE Code. OCCUPATION TAX/BUSINESS be in writing, and !led with this Court accordance with O.C.G.A. Section JAGUAR 2003 XJ8 License Contact: on or before May 4, 2020, next, at ten 40-11-19.1, that petitions were !led SAJDA14C13LF59427 20-1336AV NOTICE IS hereby given that an ATTEST: TINA WATERS o’clock, a.m. in the in the Magistrate Court of application has been made to the JENNIFER HISE, PERMITTING BUSINESS LICENSE Clerk Newton County to foreclose liens HONDA 2004 Accord Mayor and Council of the City of AND LICENSE SPECIALIST [email protected] MELANIE M. Bell, Judge against the vehicles listed below 1HGCM56744A073411 20-1335AV Covington to obtain a license to sell CITY OF Covington, Georgia BY: MARCIA Wynne for all amounts owed. If a lien in alcoholic beverages for on-premises PUBLIC NOTICE #116725 CLERK, PROBATE Court foreclosed, the Court shall order the INFINITI 2002 I35 consumption only for: PUBLIC NOTICE #116744 4/12,19 NEWTON COUNTY, GA sale of the vehicle to satisfy the debt. 4-19 THE PRESENT location of the TWINSCO ENTERPRISES LLC PUBLIC NOTICE #116710 vehicle is: 9179 Aaron Dr. Covington, DBA THE Social Goat Citations 4/5,12,19,26 GA 30014 1115 CHURCH St, SE NOTICE IS hereby given that ANYONE WITH an ownership an application has been made CITATION interest in a vehicle listed herein may to the Newton County Board of !le an answer to the petition on or APPLICANT’S NAME: Jennifer Commissioners to obtain a license ALLEASSA HARLEY has petitioned Saturday–Sunday, April 18-19, 2020 | The Covington News A5

CITATION NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND persons known or unknown who as 535 Anderson Creek Road. B-7, Carrollton, Georgia, 30117. claim an interest in property known CREDITORS claim 185 Edinburgh Ln., Covington, WILL EXPIRE and be forever as Oak Street, Covington, Georgia CHARLES GILMON has petitioned Georgia 30016 foreclosed and barred on and after PLEASE BE governed accordingly. 30014 to be appointed Administrator of NOTICE IS hereby given to the the 5th day of June, 2020, or 30 days the Estate of LEE ANN GILMON, debtors and creditors of the Estate TAKE NOTICE THAT: from service of notice. PUBLIC NOTICE #116700 TAKE NOTICE THAT: deceased. (The applicant has also of CLEVELAND JOHNSON, THE RIGHT to redeem 185 4/12,19,26,5/3 THE RIGHT to redeem the described applied for waiver of bond and/or deceased, late of Newton County, Edinburgh Ln., Covington, Georgia THE TAX deed to which this notice property as Oak Street, Covington, grant of certain powers contained in Georgia. You are required to 30016 (Tax Parcel 0008A 00000 067 relates is dated the 4th day of Georgia 30014 O.C.G.A. §53-12-232). All interested render your demands and/or make 000), as follows, to wit: December 2018 and is recorded in NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE OF (TAX PARCEL 0085A 00000 070 parties are hereby noti!ed to show payments to the undersigned estate the office of the Clerk of the Superior RIGHT OF REDEMPTION C00), as follows, to wit: cause why said application should representative according to law. ALL AND only that parcel of land Court of Newton County, Georgia, in STATE OF GEORGIA/COUNTY OF ALL AND only that parcel of land not be granted. All objections must THIS THE 31st day of MARCH, designated as Tax Parcel 0008A Deed Book 3786, Page 606. NEWTON designated as Tax Parcel 0085A be in writing, and !led with this Court 2020. 00000 067 000, Land Lot 12 of the 00000 070 C00, Land Lot 282 of the on or before May 4, 2020, next, at ten 8th District Newton County, Georgia, THE PROPERTY may be redeemed TO: 1) Free Life Church, 1st District, Newton County, Georgia o’clock, a.m. TAMARCUS SHARMAINE being 1.35 acres, more or less, being at any time before the 5th day Inc. f/k/a The Shepherd’s Door being 5.0 acres, more or less, JOHNSON shown as Lot 67 of Coldwater Creek of June, 2020, or 30 days from Community Church, Inc., 2) located on Oak Street. MELANIE M. Bell, Judge 90 EAST LAWN WAY Subdivision, Unit Two on the Plat service of notice, by payment of Unknown Successors and Assigns WILL EXPIRE and be forever BY: MARCIA Wynne COVINGTON, GA 30016 of Survey recorded in Plat Book the redemption price as !xed and of Free Life Church, Inc. f/k/a The foreclosed and barred on and after CLERK, PROBATE Court 43, Pages 67-71, Public Records of provided by law to the undersigned Shepherd’s Door Community the 5th day of June, 2020, or 30 days NEWTON COUNTY, GA PUBLIC NOTICE #116715 Newton County, Georgia, said plat by at the following address: David A. Church, Inc., 3) Newton County from service of notice. 4/5,12,19,26 reference thereto being incorporated Basil, LLC, 301 Bradley Street, Suite Tax Commissioner, 4) Tenants/ PUBLIC NOTICE #116711 herein and made a part hereof for B-7, Carrollton, Georgia, 30117. Residents/Occupants, and 5) all THE TAX deed to which this notice 4/5,12,19,26 a more particular description of the persons known or unknown who relates is dated the 4th day of Divorces property known as 185 Edinburgh PLEASE BE governed accordingly. claim an interest in 4210 Highway December 2018 and is recorded in Ln. 138, Covington, Georgia 30052 the office of the Clerk of the Superior CITATION IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF PUBLIC NOTICE #116708 Court of Newton County, Georgia, in NEWTON COUNTY STATE OF WILL EXPIRE and be forever 4/12,19,26,5/3 TAKE NOTICE THAT: Deed Book 3786, Page 618. CHERYL PRICE ANDERSON GEORGIA foreclosed and barred on and after THE RIGHT to redeem 4210 has petitioned to be appointed the 5th day of June, 2020, or 30 days Highway 138, Covington, Georgia THE PROPERTY may be redeemed Administrator of the Estate of ROSE MARIE WILLIAMS-WIGGAN from service of notice. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE OF 30052, (Tax 00360 00000 032 000), at any time before the 5th day ALETHIA CLEMMONS PRICE, RIGHT OF REDEMPTION as follows, to wit: of June, 2020, or 30 days from deceased. (The applicant has also PLAINTIFF, THE TAX deed to which this notice STATE OF GEORGIA/COUNTY OF ALL AND only that parcel of land service of notice, by payment of applied for waiver of bond and/or -VS- relates is dated the 4th day of NEWTON designated as Tax Parcel 00360 the redemption price as !xed and grant of certain powers contained in MICHAEL ORAL WIGGAN December 2018 and is recorded in 00000 032 000, Land Lot 266 of the provided by law to the undersigned O.C.G.A. §53-12-232). All interested DEFENDANT. the office of the Clerk of the Superior TO: 1) Estate John David 4th Land District Newton County, at the following address: David A. parties are hereby noti!ed to show Court of Newton County, Georgia, in Sheffield Sr., 2) Unknown Heirs and Georgia, being 3.85 acres, more or Basil, LLC, 301 Bradley Street, Suite cause why said application should CIVIL ACTION No.: 2020-CV-634-5 Deed Book 3786, Page 604. Assigns Estate John David Sheffield less, as shown on a plat of survey B-7, Carrollton, Georgia, 30117. not be granted. All objections must Sr., 3) Dorothy Jean Sheffield, prepared by Louie D. Patrick, R.S., be in writing, and !led with this Court NOTICE OF PUBLICATION THE PROPERTY may be redeemed 4) Unknown Heirs and Assigns dated May 31, 1983, and recorded in PLEASE BE governed accordingly. on or before May 4, 2020, next, at ten at any time before the 5th day Dorothy Jean Sheffield, 5) Newton Plat Book 18, page 167, in the Office o’clock, a.m. TO: MICHAEL ORAL WIGGAN of June, 2020, or 30 days from County Tax Commissioner, and 6) of the Clerk of the Superior Court PUBLIC NOTICE #116702 C/O IRWIN service of notice, by payment of all persons known or unknown who records, Newton County, Georgia, 4/12,19,26,5/3 MELANIE M. Bell, Judge COUNTY the redemption price as !xed and claim an interest in 2872 Hwy 212, which said plat is incorporated BY: MARCIA Wynne DETENTION provided by law to the undersigned Covington, Georgia 30016 herein by reference, known as 4210 CLERK, PROBATE Court CENTER at the following address: David A. Highway 138. NOTICE OF SALE UNDER NEWTON COUNTY, GA 1 3 2 Basil, LLC, 301 Bradley Street, Suite TAKE NOTICE THAT: WILL EXPIRE and be forever POWER GEORGIA, NEWTON COTTON DRIVE B-7, Carrollton, Georgia, 30117. THE RIGHT to redeem 2872 foreclosed and barred on and after COUNTY PUBLIC NOTICE #116718 OCILLA, GA Highway 212, Covington, Georgia the 5th day of June, 2020, or 30 days 4/5,12,19,26 31774 PLEASE BE governed accordingly. 30016, (Tax Parcel 00330 00000 066 from service of notice. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT C00), as follows, to wit: A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION BY ORDER of the court for service PUBLIC NOTICE #116704 THE TAX deed to which this notice OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR CITATION by publication dated MARCH 16, 4/12,19,26,5/3 ALL THAT parcel of land designated relates is dated the 4th day of THAT PURPOSE. Under and by 2020 you are hereby noti!ed that on as Tax Parcel 00330 00000 066 C00, December 2018 and is recorded in virtue of the Power of Sale contained KIMBERLY GONZALEZ has FEBRUARY 12, 2020 (date of !ling) Land Lot 92 and 69 of the 8th Land the office of the Clerk of the Superior in a Security Deed given by Sandra petitioned to be appointed ROSE M. WILLIAMS-WIGGAN NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE OF District Newton County, Georgia, Court of Newton County, Georgia, in Pitts to NEWTON FEDERAL BANK, Administrator of the Estate of (plaintiff) !led suit against you for RIGHT OF REDEMPTION being 1.22 acres, more or less, being Deed Book 3787, Page 11. dated July 8, 2009, recorded in CATHRYN LAFAYETTE, deceased. Divorce. STATE OF GEORGIA/COUNTY OF a portion of Tract 5, on plat of survey Deed Book 2735, Page 490, Newton (The applicant has also applied YOU ARE required to !le an answer NEWTON for Rodney H. Ogelsby, Jr., and Roy THE PROPERTY may be redeemed County, Georgia Records and for waiver of bond and/or grant in writing within sixty (60) days of the Kuhn by John F. Brewer, Registered at any time before the 5th day as modi!ed by that certain Loan of certain powers contained in date of the order for publication with TO: 1) David C. Moyers, 2) Land Surveyor, dated August 24, of June, 2020, or 30 days from Modi!cation Agreement recorded O.C.G.A. §53-12-232). All interested the clerk of the Superior Court of Unknown Heirs and Assigns of David 1988, recorded Plat Book 23, service of notice, by payment of in Deed Book 3100, Page 588, parties are hereby noti!ed to show Newton County and to serve a copy C. Moyers, 3) Newton County Tax Page 35, Newton County Records. the redemption price as !xed and Newton County, Georgia Records, cause why said application should of the answer upon the plaintiff (if pro Commissioner, 4) Tenant/Resident/ Said plat and the record thereof is provided by law to the undersigned as last transferred to McCormick not be granted. All objections must se) or upon the plaintiff’s attorney (if Occupant, and 5) all persons known hereby incorporated by reference for at the following address: David A. 106, LLC by assignment recorded in be in writing, and !led with this Court represented). or unknown who may claim an description, known as 2872 Highway Basil, LLC, 301 Bradley Street, Suite Deed Book 3801, Page 42, Newton on or before May 4, 2020, next, at ten interest in property known as Alcovy 212. B-7, Carrollton, Georgia, 30117. County, Georgia Records, conveying o’clock, a.m. WITNESS THE Honorable W. Rd. a/k/a 12771 B Alcovy Rd., the after-described property to KENDALL WYNN, JR., Judge Covington, Georgia 30014 WILL EXPIRE and be forever PLEASE BE governed accordingly. secure a Note in the original principal MELANIE M. Bell, Judge Superior Court of Newton County. foreclosed and barred on and after amount of ONE HUNDRED EIGHT BY: MARCIA Wynne TAKE NOTICE THAT: the 5th day of June, 2020, or 30 days PUBLIC NOTICE #116721 THOUSAND AND 0/100 DOLLARS CLERK, PROBATE Court THIS, THE 16th day of MARCH, THE RIGHT to redeem the described from service of notice. 4/19,26,5/3,10 ($108,000.00), with interest thereon NEWTON COUNTY, GA 2020. property as Alcovy Rd. a/k/a 12771 as set forth therein, there will be sold LINDA D. Hays B Alcovy Rd., Covington, Georgia THE TAX deed to which this notice at public outcry to the highest bidder PUBLIC NOTICE #116713 CLERK OF Superior Court 30014, (Tax Parcel 00950 00000 relates is dated the 4th day of NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE OF for cash before the courthouse 4/5,12,19,26 022 B00), as follows, to wit: December 2018 and is recorded in RIGHT OF REDEMPTION door of Newton County, Georgia, PUBLIC NOTICE #116683 ALL AND only that parcel of land the office of the Clerk of the Superior STATE OF GEORGIA/COUNTY OF or at such place as may be lawfully 3/29,4/5,12,19 designated as Tax Parcel 00950 Court of Newton County, Georgia, in NEWTON designated as an alternative, within CITATION 00000 022 B00, Land Lot 343 of Deed Book 3787, Page 10. the legal hours of sale on the !rst the 9th District, Newton County, TO: 1) Jackie Dale Jones, 2) Tuesday in May, 2020, the following THE PETITION of LINDA S IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF Georgia being 1.17 acres, more or THE PROPERTY may be redeemed Unknown Heirs and Assigns Jackie described property: SEE EXHIBIT SCHELL widow/widower of JOHN S. NEWTON COUNTY less, shown on the plat of survey at any time before the 5th day Dale Jones, 3) Saira C. Sandoval, 4) “A” ATTACHED HERETO AND SCHELL, JR., deceased, for Twelve STATE OF GEORGIA prepared for Paul E. Moyers by of June, 2020, or 30 days from Unknown Heirs and Assigns Saira MADE A PART HEREOF The debt Month’s Support for having been John E. Knight. Georgia Registered service of notice, by payment of C. Sandoval, 5) Newton County secured by said Security Deed has duly !led, all interested parties are ASHLEE GRIFFIN, Land Surveyor Number 1945, dated the redemption price as !xed and Tax Commissioner, 6) all tenants/ been and is hereby declared due hereby noti!ed to show cause why PLAINTIFF, October 7, 1986 and recorded in the provided by law to the undersigned residents/occupants, and 7) all because of, among other possible said petition should not be granted. Public Records of Newton County, at the following address: David A. persons known or unknown who events of default, failure to pay the All objections must be in writing and V. Georgia and being further described Basil, LLC, 301 Bradley Street, Suite claim Kirkland Road, a/k/a Kirkwood indebtedness as and when due !led with this Court on or before May in Deed Book 690, Page 667, located B-7, Carrollton, Georgia, 30117. Drive, Covington, Georgia 30016 and in the manner provided in the 4, 2020, next at ten o’clock a.m. BRADLEY GRIFFIN, on Alcovy Road. Note and Security Deed. The debt DEFENDANT. WILL EXPIRE and be forever PLEASE BE governed accordingly. TAKE NOTICE THAT: remaining in default, this sale will be MELANIE M. Bell, Judge foreclosed and barred on and after THE RIGHT to redeem Kirkland made for the purpose of paying the BY: MARCIA Wynne, Clerk CIVIL ACTION Number the 5th day of June, 2020, or 30 days PUBLIC NOTICE #116722 Road, a/k/a Kirkwood Drive, same and all expenses of this sale, PROBATE COURT 2020-CV-616-4 from service of notice. 4/19,26,5/3,10 Covington, Georgia 30016 (Tax as provided in the Security Deed NEWTON COUNTY, Georgia Parcel 00027E 00000 023 A00), as and by law, including attorney’s NOTICE THE TAX deed to which this notice follows, to wit: fees (notice of intent to collect PUBLIC NOTICE #116716 relates is dated the 4th day of NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE OF attorney’s fees having been given). 4/5,12,19,26 TO: BRADLEY GRIFFIN December 2018 and is recorded in RIGHT OF REDEMPTION ALL AND only that parcel of land Said property will be sold subject to the office of the Clerk of the Superior STATE OF GEORGIA/COUNTY OF designated as Tax Parcel 0027E any outstanding ad valorem taxes BY ORDER of the Court for service Court of Newton County, Georgia, in NEWTON 00000 0230A00, Land Lot 135 of the (including taxes which are a lien, CITATION by publication dated MARCH 18, Deed Book 3787, Page 1. 10th Land District, Newton County, but not yet due and payable), any 2020, you are hereby noti!ed that TO: 1) Estate of Curtis L. Georgia being 8.37 acres, more or matters which might be disclosed by THOMAS WAYNE BLACKWELL on MARCH 11, 2020, the Plaintiff, THE PROPERTY may be redeemed Jones, 2) Unknown Administrators, less, being known and designated an accurate survey and inspection has petitioned to be appointed ASHLEE GRIFFIN, !led suit against at any time before the 5th day Heirs and Assigns of Estate of Curtis as Tract “B2”, being more particularly of the property, any assessments, Administrator of the Estate of you for divorce. You are required to of June, 2020, or 30 days from L. Jones, 3) Estate of Lillian M. described in a survey for Ray liens, encumbrances, zoning FRANCES TAYLOR BLACKWELL, !le with the Clerk of the Superior service of notice, by payment of Jones, 4) Unknown Administrators, Bridges by Robert Jordan, R.L.S. ordinances, restrictions, covenants, deceased. (The applicant has also Court, and to serve upon Plaintiff’s the redemption price as !xed and Heirs and Assigns of Estate of Lillian Number 2902, dated 3/31/2003, said and matters of record superior applied for waiver of bond and/or attorney, Stephen L. Coxen, Coxen provided by law to the undersigned M. Jones, 5) tenants/occupants/ plat is !led for record and recorded in to the Security Deed !rst set out grant of certain powers contained in & Worthington, LLC, 5109 Highway at the following address: David A. residents, 6) Newton County Tax Plat Book 39, Page 202, and revised above. McCormick 106, LLC is the O.C.G.A. §53-12-232). All interested 278 NE, Suite B, Covington, Georgia Basil, LLC, 301 Bradley Street, Suite Commissioner, and 7) all persons in Plat Book 41, Page 203, located holder of the Security Deed to the parties are hereby noti!ed to show 30014, an answer in writing within B-7, Carrollton, Georgia, 30117. known or unknown who may claim on Kirkwood Drive. property in accordance with OCGA cause why said application should sixty (60) days of March 18, 2020. an interest in property known as § 44-14-162.2. The entity that has not be granted. All objections must PLEASE BE governed accordingly. Lake Road, Covington, Georgia WILL EXPIRE and be forever full authority to negotiate, amend, be in writing, and !led with this Court WITNESS, THE Honorable Horace 30014 foreclosed and barred on and after and modify all terms of the mortgage on or before May 4, 2020, next, at ten J.Johnson, Jr., Judge of Newton PUBLIC NOTICE #116701 the 5th day of June, 2020, or 30 days with the debtor is: BSI Financial o’clock, a.m. County Superior Court. 4/12,19,26,5/3 TAKE NOTICE THAT: from service of notice. Services, 11350 McCormick THE RIGHT to redeem the described Road, EP II, Ste 903, Hunt Valley, MELANIE M. Bell, Judge THIS 18TH day of March, 2020. property as Lake Road, Covington, THE TAX deed to which this notice MD 21031, 866-581-4495. To the BY: MARCIA Wynne NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE OF Georgia 30014 (Tax Parcel 0074B relates is dated the 4th day of best knowledge and belief of the CLERK, PROBATE Court LINDA D. Hays RIGHT OF REDEMPTION 00000 070 000), as follows, to wit: December, 2018 and is recorded in undersigned, the party in possession NEWTON COUNTY, GA CLERK OF Superior Court STATE OF GEORGIA/COUNTY OF ALL AND only that parcel of land the office of the Clerk of the Superior of the property is Sandra Pitts or a NEWTON COUNTY, Georgia NEWTON designated as Tax Parcel 0074B Court of Newton County, Georgia, in tenant or tenants and said property PUBLIC NOTICE #116714 00000 070 000, Land Lot 82 of the Deed Book 3786, Page 613. is more commonly known as 75 4/5,12,19,26 PUBLIC NOTICE #116677 TO: 1) Dorothy S. Pollard, 2) 8th Land District, Newton County, Otelia Lane, Covington, Georgia 3/29,4/5,12,19 Unknown Heirs and Assigns Dorothy Georgia, being 0.61 acre, more or THE PROPERTY may be redeemed 30014. The sale will be conducted S. Pollard, 3) Newton County Tax less, located within Lakeside Grove at any time before the 5th day subject (1) to con!rmation that the CITATION Commissioner, and 4) all persons Subdivision, as per plat recorded in of June, 2020, or 30 days from sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Foreclosures known or unknown who may claim Plat Book 2, Page 49, located on service of notice, by payment of Bankruptcy Code and (2) to !nal THOMIKA RILEY has petitioned to Deer Trail, Oxford, Georgia 30054 Lake Road. the redemption price as !xed and con!rmation and audit of the status be appointed Administrator of the NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE OF WILL EXPIRE and be forever provided by law to the undersigned of the loan with the holder of the Estate of JEREMY TREYON RILEY, RIGHT OF REDEMPTION TAKE NOTICE THAT: foreclosed and barred on and after at the following address: David A. security deed. McCormick 106, LLC deceased. (The applicant has also STATE OF GEORGIA/COUNTY OF THE RIGHT to redeem Deer Trail, the 5th day of June, 2020, or 30 days Basil, LLC, 301 Bradley Street, Suite as Attorney in Fact for Sandra Pitts applied for waiver of bond and/or NEWTON Oxford, Georgia 30054, (Tax Parcel from service of notice. B-7, Carrollton, Georgia, 30117. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC grant of certain powers contained in 0036A 00000 019 000), as follows, 1544 Old Alabama Road Roswell, O.C.G.A. §53-12-232). All interested TO: 1) Crooked Creek to wit: THE TAX deed to which this notice PLEASE BE governed accordingly. GA 30076 www.foreclosurehotline. parties are hereby noti!ed to show Development, Inc., 2) Unknown relates is dated the 4th day of net EXHIBIT “A” All that tract or parcel cause why said application should Successors and Assigns of ALL AND only that parcel of land December, 2018 and is recorded in PUBLIC NOTICE #116703 of land lying and being in Land not be granted. All objections must Crooked Creek Development, Inc., designated as Tax Parcel 0036A the office of the Clerk of the Superior 4/12,19,26,5/3 Lot 307, 9th Land District, Newton be in writing, and !led with this Court 3) Coldwater Creek Community 00000 019 000, lying and being in Court of Newton County, Georgia, in County, Georgia, and known as Lot on or before May 4, 2020, next, at ten Association, Inc., 4) tenants/ the 1249th G.M. District of Newton, Deed Book 3786, Page 612. 37 of Pine Top Hill Subdivision, as o’clock, a.m. occupants/residents, 5) Ameris Bank County, Georgia, being 1.01 acres, NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE OF shown on Plat of Survey for Robert f/k/a McIntosh State Bank, 6) Newton more or less, and being Farm, No. THE PROPERTY may be redeemed RIGHT OF REDEMPTION L. Stewart dated March 30, 1973, MELANIE M. Bell, Judge County Tax Commissioner, and 7) all 240E, Phase VIII, in the East Atlanta at any time before the 5th day STATE OF GEORGIA/COUNTY OF prepared by James P. Knight, Ga. BY: MARCIA Wynne persons known or unknown who may Farm Division as shown on the Plat of June, 2020, or 30 days from NEWTON RLS #1776, as recorded in Plat CLERK, PROBATE Court claim an interest in property known of Survey recorded at Plat Book 7, service of notice, by payment of Book 11, page 94, Newton County NEWTON COUNTY, GA as 175 Coldwater Dr., Covington, page 16, Public Records of Newton the redemption price as !xed and TO: 1) Jeffrey B. Riley, Records, the same incorporated Georgia 30016 County, Georgia, said plat be provided by law to the undersigned 2) Unknown Heirs and Assigns herein and made a part hereof by PUBLIC NOTICE #116712 reference thereto being incorporated at the following address: David A. Jeffrey B. Riley, 3) Newton County reference for the purpose of more 4/5,12,19,26 TAKE NOTICE THAT: herein and made a part hereof Basil, LLC, 301 Bradley Street, Suite Tax Commissioner, 4) River North particularly describing said lot, and THE RIGHT to redeem the for a more particular description B-7, Carrollton, Georgia, 30117. Estates Phase 1 Architectural being more particularly described described property as 175 Coldwater of the captioned property, further Control Committee, 5) Tenants/ as follows: BEGINNING at a point Corporations Dr., Covington, Georgia 30016 (Tax described in Deed Book 1805, Page PLEASE BE governed accordingly. Residents/Occupants, and 6) all on the eastern right-of-way line of Parcel 0008A 00000 051 000), as 403, located on Deer Trail. persons known or unknown who Otelia Lane (60 foot right-of-way) NOTICE IS given that articles of follows, to wit: PUBLIC NOTICE #116709 claim an interest in 125 River North 200 feet as measured in a southerly Incorporation which will incorporate ALL AND only that parcel of land WILL EXPIRE and be forever 4/12,19,26,5/3 Court, Covington, Georgia 30016 direction along said right-of-way line Touching Lives Globally Foundation designated as Tax Parcel 0008A foreclosed and barred on and after from the point of intersection thereof Inc. have been delivered to the 00000 051 000, Land Lot 12 of the the 5th day of June, 2020, or 30 days TAKE NOTICE THAT: with the southern right-of-way line Secretary of State for !ling in 10th Land District Newton County, from service of notice. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE OF THE RIGHT to redeem 125 River of Stewart Drive (60 foot right-of- accordance with the Georgia Georgia, being 5.02 acres, more RIGHT OF REDEMPTION North Court, Covington, Georgia way) and running thence South Nonpro!t Corporation Code. or less, being shown as Lot 52 of THE TAX deed to which this notice STATE OF GEORGIA/COUNTY OF 30016, (Tax Parcel 00440 00000 178 89 degrees 38 minutes East along The initial registered office of the Coldwater Creek Subdivision in relates is dated the 4th day of NEWTON 000), as follows, to wit: the southern boundary of Lot 36 of Corporation will be located at 35 accordance with the Plat of Survey December 2018 and is recorded in ALL AND only that parcel of land said subdivision 200 feet to a point; Silverton Drive, Covington, Georgia prepared by Patrick and Associates, the office of the Clerk of the Superior TO: 1) Estate of Joyce designated as Tax Parcel 00440 thence South 00 degrees 22 minutes 30016 and its initial registered agent Inc., certi!ed Louie D. Patrick, Court of Newton County, Georgia, in Godfrey, 2) Unknown Administrators, 00000 178 000, Land Lot 132 of West along the western boundary of at such address is Irolda C. Douglas. Georgia R.L.S. No. 1757, said plat Deed Book 3787, Page 3. Heirs, and Assigns of Estate of Joyce the 10th District, Newton County, Lot 16 of said subdivision 100 feet being dated August 22, 2002 and Godfrey, 3) Estate of Thelma Godfrey, Georgia being 0.35 acre, more or to a point ;thence North 89 degrees PUBLIC NOTICE #116742 recorded in Plat Book 58, pages 158- THE PROPERTY may be redeemed 4) Unknown Administrators, Heirs, less, and being shown as Lot 23, 38 minutes West along the northern 4/19,26 162, known as 175 Coldwater Drive. at any time before the 5th day and Assigns of Estate of Thelma River North Estates, on a plat of boundary line of Lot 28 of said THIS BEING a portion of that of June, 2020, or 30 days from Godfrey, 5) Estate of Jacqueline survey of same recorded in Plat subdivision 200 feet to a point on property as contained in that service of notice, by payment of Godfrey Evans , 6) Unknown Book 23, Page 72, Public Records of the eastern right-of-way line of Otelia Debtors Creditors Warranty Deed from Kraft Homes, the redemption price as !xed and Administrators, Heirs, and Assigns of Newton County, Georgia, which plat Lane; thence North 00 degrees 22 Inc. to Crooked Creek Development, provided by law to the undersigned Estate of Jacqueline Godfrey Evans, is by reference thereto incorporated minutes East along the eastern right- ALL CREDITORS of the Estate Inc. dated April 24, 2002 and of Diane F. Duke, late of Newton at the following address: David A. 7) John P. Godfrey, Jr., 8) tenants/ herein and made a part thereof for of-way line of Otelia Lane 100 feet to recorded at Deed Book 1213, page Basil, LLC, 301 Bradley Street, Suite occupants/residents, 9) Newton a more particular and complete the point of beginning. MR/lwa 5/5/20 County, deceased, are hereby 178, Public Records of Newton noti!ed to render their demands to B-7, Carrollton, Georgia, 30117. County Tax Commissioner, and 10) description, known as 125 River Our !le no. 5534119 - FT17 County, Georgia. all persons known or unknown who North Court. the undersigned according to law WILL EXPIRE and be forever and all persons indebted to the said PLEASE BE governed accordingly. may claim an interest in property WILL EXPIRE and be forever PUBLIC NOTICE #116633 foreclosed and barred on and after known as Oxford Road, Oxford, foreclosed and barred on and after 4/5,12,19,26,5/3 esate are required to make payment the 5th day of June, 2020, or 30 days t:o: PUBLIC NOTICE #116698 Georgia 30054 the 5th day of June, 2020, or 30 days from service of notice. 4/12,19,26,5/3 from service of notice.

NAME OF Executor or TAKE NOTICE THAT: STATE OF GEORGIA THE TAX deed to which this notice THE RIGHT to redeem the described THE TAX deed to which this notice COUNTY OF NEWTON Administrateor: relates is dated the 4th day of KIMBERLY D. Voegeli and NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE OF property as Oxford Road, Oxford, relates is dated the 4th day of NOTICE OF SALE UNDER December, 2018 and is recorded in RIGHT OF REDEMPTION Georgia 30054 (Tax Parcel X0610 December 2018 and is recorded in POWER LISA D. Weickardt the office of the Clerk of the Superior EXECUTOR/ADMINISTORS STATE OF GEORGIA/COUNTY OF 00000 004 000), as follows, to wit: the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Newton County, Georgia, in NEWTON ALL AND only that parcel of land Court of Newton County, Georgia, in A DEFAULT having occurred ADDRESS: Deed Book 3786, Page 603. 3121 CRANBERRY Ln. designated as Tax Parcel X0610 Deed Book 3787, Page 4. under the terms of the Promissory BUFORD, GEORGIA 30519 TO: 1) Estate Elizabeth 00000 004 000, 9th Land District Note from JOHNNY R. BATES to THE PROPERTY may be redeemed Greenway, 2) Unknown of Newton County, Georgia, being THE PROPERTY may be redeemed NEWTON FEDERAL BANK (in the at any time before the 5th day Administrators, Heirs, and Assigns 5.55 acres, more or less, located on at any time before the 5th day original principal sum of $89,250.00) PUBLIC NOTICE #116684 of June, 2020, or 30 days from 3/29,4/5,12,19 Estate Elizabeth Greenway, 3) Estate Oxford Road. of June, 2020, or 30 days from dated November 7, 2007 secured service of notice, by payment of David Frank Green, III, 4) Unknown WILL EXPIRE and be forever service of notice, by payment of by a Security Deed of even date the redemption price as !xed and Administrators, Heirs, and Assigns foreclosed and barred on and after the redemption price as !xed and therewith recorded in Deed Book provided by law to the undersigned Estate David Frank Green, III, 5) the 5th day of June, 2020, or 30 days provided by law to the undersigned 2529, pages 452-462, Newton at the following address: David A. Newton County Tax Commissioner, from service of notice. at the following address: David A. County Records; modi!ed by Basil, LLC, 301 Bradley Street, Suite 6) Tenants/Residents/Occupants, Basil, LLC, 301 Bradley Street, Suite Modi!cation Agreement – Security NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND B-7, Carrollton, Georgia, 30117. CREDITORS and 7) all persons known or unknown THE TAX deed to which this notice B-7, Carrollton, Georgia, 30117. Deed dated December 13, 2001 who claim an 535 Anderson Creek relates is dated the 4th day of and recorded in Deed Book 2964, PLEASE BE governed accordingly. NOTICE IS hereby given to the Rd., Covington, Georgia 30016 December, 2018 and is recorded in PLEASE BE governed accordingly. pages 418-420, aforesaid records; debtors and creditors of the Estate the office of the Clerk of the Superior and the entire indebtedness having PUBLIC NOTICE #116705 TAKE NOTICE THAT: Court of Newton County, Georgia, in PUBLIC NOTICE #116699 been declared due and payable as of BONNIE C. HALL, deceased, 4/12,19,26,5/3 late of Newton County, Georgia. You THE RIGHT to redeem the 535 Deed Book 3786, Page 605. 4/12,19,26,5/3 therein provided, under the powers are required to render your demands Anderson Creek Rd., Covington, contained in said deed and in and/or make payments to the Georgia 30016, (Tax Parcel 0066A THE PROPERTY may be redeemed accordance with the terms thereof, NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE OF 00000 019 000), as follows, to wit: at any time before the 5th day NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE OF there will be sold on the courthouse undersigned estate representative RIGHT OF REDEMPTION according to law. ALL AND only that parcel of land of June, 2020, or 30 days from RIGHT OF REDEMPTION steps in said county at public outcry, STATE OF GEORGIA/COUNTY OF designated as Tax Parcel 0066A service of notice, by payment of STATE OF GEORGIA/COUNTY OF during the legal hours of sale on the THIS THE 19th day of MARCH, NEWTON 2020. 00000 019 000, Land Lot 204 of the redemption price as !xed and NEWTON !rst Tuesday in May, 2020, to the the 9th District, Newton County, provided by law to the undersigned highest bidder for cash, the following TO: 1) Crooked Creek MICHELE GAY HALL SMITH Georgia, being 0.97 acre, more or at the following address: David A. TO: 1) Walter Marks, 2) described property, to wit: Development, Inc., 2) Unknown less, and further represented by plot Basil, LLC, 301 Bradley Street, Suite Unknown Heirs and Assigns of ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL 2061 POUNCEY ROAD Successors, Assigns Crooked Creek ALMORE, AL 36502 of survey by William J. Gregg Sr., Walter Marks, 3) Cynthia Marks, OF LAND lying and being in the Development, Inc., 3) Regions Bank, RLS No. 1438, dated May 13, 1974, 4) Unknown Heirs and Assigns of City of Covington, Newton County, 4) Coldwater Creek Community and recorded in the Clerks Office Cynthia Marks, 5) Newton County Georgia, and being more particularly PUBLIC NOTICE #116692 Association, Inc. 5) Newton County 3/29,4/5,12,19 of Newton County Courthouse Plat Tax Commissioner, 6) Tenant/ described as follows: Tax Commissioner, 6) Tenants/ Book 12, page 21, further described Resident/Occupant, and 7) all BEGINNING AT an iron pin located Residents/Occupants, and 7) all in Deed Book 213, page 143, known persons known or unknown who may at the intersection of the western A6 The Covington News | Saturday–Sunday, April 18-19, 2020

right-of-way of Maple Drive with the adjudicated, or presumed father. SUCV2019001226-4 Commissioners and video access. THE PUBLIC Color VIN No southern right-of-way of proposed • THE child’s grandparent MAY ACCESS THIS MEETING BY Cross Street; thence running in a if the child has lived with you at any TAMIMAH YEHUDAH PUBLIC NOTICE #116750 CALLING 1-929-436-2866, use the 2012 DODGE Challenger southern direction along the West time during the two years before the VS. 4/19 following Meeting ID Number: 657- 2C3CDYAG5CH222131 side of Maple Drive 100 feet to an !ling of the petition. DASHAWN LEWIS and 611-0502 and enter password: 11. 2007 DODGE Caliber iron pin; thence South 88 degrees • THE child’s relative or MATTHEW LEWIS To view online use the following link: 1B3HB48B97D532958 30 minutes West 150.0 feet to an other person providing care for the Public Notice https://zoom.us/j/6576110502 and 2005 NISSAN Altima iron pin; thence North 02 degrees child. NOTICE OF PUBLICATION enter password: 11. 1N4AL11D45N427975 25 minutes West 92.5 feet to an iron • THE child’s foster parent ANNOUNCEMENT OF INTENT TO 2014 TOYOTA Prius pin located at the southern side of or a person proposed as a long-term BY ORDER for service by publication DESTROY SPECIAL EDUCATION ALL INTERESTED parties JTDKN3DU3E0390320 proposed Cross Street; thence North foster parent. dated March 18, 2020, you are RECORDS are invited to attend. For more 2008 VOLVO S60 85 degrees 38 minutes East 150.1 • THE child’s spouse. hereby noti!ed that on June 17, information, contact Monica YV1RS592582677249 feet to an iron pin and the point of • THE responsible 2019, Tamimah Yehudah !led suit THE SPECIAL Education Sagastizado, Planner I at 2013 FORD Explorer beginning. social services agency, when the against you for $TBD principal, Department of Newton County [email protected], 1FM5K7B8XDGC95421 SAID LOT is part of Lot Number 109 responsible social services agency $TBD interest, and $TBD attorney’s School System will destroy records or 770-385-2178. 2011 BMW 3 series of the Nelson Estate Subdivision as is not the petitioner. fees. that have been collected, maintained, WBAPK5C56BA994399 shown on plat recorded in Plat Book • THE guardian ad litem and/or used in providing special PUBLIC NOTICE #116748 2003 HYUNDAI Elantra 2, page 21, Newton County Deed for the child’s legal custodian. YOU ARE required to !le with the education services. This activity is 4/19 KMHDN45D63U505202 Records. • ANY other person who Clerk of Superior Court, and to serve in compliance with federal, state and 2003 DODGE Ram Pickup LOCATED ON said property is a !ve is determined by the court to be upon Plaintiff’s Attorney, Rita Tucker local policy. The destruction of data 3D7KA28D13G740526 (5) room, two (2) bath, brick veneer important to a resolution that is in the Williams, an Answer in writing within policy provides that records may be NOTICE OF INTEREST OR 2009 LAND Range dwelling which is known as 8154 best interests of the child. sixty (60) days of the date of the destroyed when they are no longer INVOLVEMENT SALSH23479A193730 Maple Drive according to the present YOUR RIGHTS AS A PARTY OR Order for Publication. needed for educational planning 2006 DODGE Charger numbering system of the City of PARTICIPANT ARE AS FOLLOWS: purposes. STATE OF GEORGIA 2B3KA43G56H333547 Covington, Georgia. PARTY PARTICIPANT WITNESS, THE Honorable Horace STUDENTS WHO WILL BE COUNTY OF NEWTON 2012 RAM 1500 NOTICE OF the initiation of this Your Rights J. Johnson, Judge of this Superior AFFECTED 3C6JD6AT8CG217470 proceeding has been given to X X To receive Court. THIS DESTRUCTION policy only THIS IS A DISCLOSURE OF CATHY BATES, EXECUTOR OF a copy of the Petition regarding this applies to SPECIAL EDUCATION INTERESTS OR INVOLVMENTS PUBLIC NOTICE #116723 THE ESTATE OF JOHNNY R. Juvenile Protection Matter THIS 19TH day of March, 2020. STUDENTS BORN IN 1997. BY CERTAIN DIRECTORS OF 4/12,19 BATES, as required by Georgia Laws X X To receive TO OBTAIN THESE THE COVINGTON DOWNTOWN 1981, p. 834 (O.C.G.A. Section 44- notice of all hearings (only if LINDA D. Hays, Clerk EDUCATIONAL RECORD DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 14-162.1 et. seq.). you keep the court administrator SUPERIOR COURT of Newton REQUEST FOR RECORDS MUST MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH GEORGIA THIS PROPERTY is being sold informed of your address) County BE MADE O.C.G.A. § 36-62-5 LAW 40-11-2: THE FOLLOWING as the property of the ESTATE X X To attend all PRIOR TO MAY 1, 2020. DESCRIBED VEHICLES HAVE OF JOHNNY R. BATES subject hearings, unless excluded by the PUBLIC NOTICE #116693 CONTACT THE Office of Special THE COVINGTON Downtown BEEN ABANDONED AT MIDAS to unpaid ad valorem taxes. The Court. 3/29,4/5,12,19 Education at: Newton County Public Development Authority (the “DDA”) 9131 HWY 278 COVINGTON, GA proceeds of said sale shall be X TO receive Schools – Board of Education, has been charged by the City of 330014 AND ARE PRESENTLY distributed in accordance with the co_pies of your social services !le 2109 Newton Dr. N.E. Covington, Covington with administering a Small STORED AT SAID LOCATION. IF terms of said security deed. and other records. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE OF GA 30014 or by phone: (770)787- Business Stabilization Program to NOT CLAIMED, THE VEHICLES NEWTON FEDERAL BANK X TO bring RIGHT TO REDEEM 1330, Ext. 1221. Records will be assist small businesses negatively WILL BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AS ATTORNEY-IN-FACT FOR motions before the court and to [REF. O.C.G.A., Section 48-4-5 et provided only to a former student impacted by the COVID-19 public AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST JOHNNY R. BATES, DECEASED present evidence. seq.; 48-4-45 & 48-4-46] who is 18 years of age or older or health emergency. The DDA has BIDDER ON 05/04/20 8:00 AM EDGAR LAW Firm X T O the legal guardian. We will notify received several Small Business 1132 FLOYD Street participate in settlement discussions TO: LITTON LOAN the individual by phone when the Stabilization Program grant request YEAR MAKE Model Color COVINGTON, GA 30014 and agreements. SERVICING LP or its Unknown requested records are prepared. applications from businesses in VIN No X T O Successors, Assigns, or The records must be picked up at which certain DDA directors have an PUBLIC NOTICE #116697 subpoena witnesses to testify on Shareholders the Board of Education. Anyone involvement or interest. If approved, 2000 CHEVROLET G3500 4/12,19,26,5/3 your behalf. TENANT/OWNER/ obtaining records will be required to these interests or involvements could 1GAH39RXY1110747 X TO make OCCUPANT OF 6120 RUTH produce identi!cation that contains each have a value in excess of $200 argument in support of or against the STREET, AND ALL PERSONS both picture and signature. in a calendar quarter. 2008 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT Juvenile Court petition. KNOWN AND UNKNOWN HAVING WVWDU73C88E054326 X TO examine OF RECORD IN NEWTON COUNTY PUBLIC NOTICE #116681 THE FOLLOWING directors’ STATE OF Minnesota and cross-examine witnesses. ANY RIGHT, TITLE, INTEREST 4/12,19,26 have the below stated interests or PUBLIC NOTICE #116746 DOUGLAS COUNTY X TO request IN, OR LIEN UPON 6120 RUTH involvements in the listed Small 4/19,26 review of the referee’s !ndings and STREET Business Stabilization Program grant DISTRICT COURT order, if your case is heard by a CITY OF COVINGTON requests: SEVENTH JUDICIAL District referee. RE: FORECLOSURE OF NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC COURT FILE Number: 21-JV-20-242 X TO ask the EQUITY OF REDEMPTION FOR ROBERT FOWLER: Applicants court to review its disposition upon a TAX SALE DEED (REF. O.C.G.A. § NOTICE IS hereby given, per the City Maddie Mae, Scoops, Town Square NOTICE OF Public Sale of RYAN T. GRAGG showing of a substantial change of 48-4-45, 46) of Covington’s Code of Ordinances Olive Oil, WildArt LLC and Woven, Personal Property Georgia Self 152 CANNON FARM ROAD SW circumstances or that Chapter 16.52 that applicant Ashley LLC’s landlords are companies Storage Act (210-215) LOT 11B THE PREVIOUS disposition was TAKE NOTICE that: Fisher has submitted a Certi!cate of in which Director Fowler has a OXFORD GA 30054 inappropriate. Appropriateness Application to be membership interest. Applicant EXTRA STORAGE Rental Spaces is X TO bring THE RIGHT to redeem the considered by the Covington Historic Square One Creative Group, LLC’s hereby given that the under- signed SUMMONS post-trial motions and to appeal from following described property, Preservation Commission. landlord is a partnership in which self storage units will be sold at a CHILD IN Need of Protection or !nal orders of the court. to wit will expire and be forever Director Fowler has a partnership public sale by competitive bidding, Services Petition X X To be foreclosed and barred as of four THE APPLICANT proposes to interest. Applicant Salon 360’s in their entirety to the highest bidder, represented by an attorney. If you o’clock (4 p.m.) on and after change the exterior paint color landlord is a company in which on or after January 3, 2020 to satisfy IN THE Matter of the Welfare of the are the child (ten years of age or April 2, 2020, or within 30 days from white to Queen Anne Pink and Director Fowler’s daughter has a the lien of the Lessor, Extra Storage Child(ren) of: Amy Melissa Whelchel older), the Court shall appoint an after legal service of the Notice replace the existing awnings with membership interest. Terrell Management LLC, for rental and Ryan Todd Gragg, Parents ATTORNEY UNLESS that right is pursuant to OCGA 48-4-45 et seq., black fabric awnings. The applicant and other charges. The auction will waived. If you are the child’s parent, whichever date is later: also proposes to add a painted CEDRIC HAMM: Director Hamm be held at 11471 Brown Bridge Road PLEASE TAKE notice that on or the child’s legal custodian, the sign above the awnings that says has an ownership interest in Covington, GA 30016 and will begin February 11, 2020, a Petition Court may appoint an attorney to ALL THAT tract or parcel of land “anthology.” The subject property is Applicant The Town House Café. on May 1, 2020 at 10:00 AM for the was !led with the above-named represent you if the Court determines lying and being in Land Lots 236, within a historic district located at following units: Gordon Lewis–unit court alleging that the child(ren) that you qualify !nancially and that 237, and 250 of1he 9th District, 1109 Reynolds Street- TAX PARCEL BARBARA MORGAN: Applicants 69, Ben Pitts-unit 13, Ebonia Foster- of the above-named parent(s) or the appointment is appropriate. If you Newton County, Georgia; being C026 0029 001, Covington, Georgia. Images Hair Salon, Into The Blue units 30 & 75, Kimisha Henderson- legal custodian(s) to be in need of are the parent or Indian custodian of known and designated as Lot 110 of The Covington Historic Preservation Scuba, LLC, Just a Hair Better and unit 66, Telly Brown-unit 4, Daphne protection or services. A copy of the an Indian child, the court is required Walkers Bend Subdivision. Said tract Commission will hold a Public Power House Golf, LLC’s landlord Blount-unit 143, Paul Bischoff-unit Petition is attached. to appoint an attorney to represent being more particularly described in Meeting on May 6, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. is a partnership in which Director 607. The contents consist of general you if you qualify !nancially. The a survey for Walker’s Bend by John Morgan has a partnership interest. household goods, furniture, boxes, YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED Court cannot appoint an attorney to F, Brewer, R.L.S. Number 2905, DUE TO circumstances necessitated and miscellaneous items. The AND REQUIRED TO APPEAR IN represent you if the only allegation dated 10/06/2004, Said plat is !led by emergency conditions involving LARRY SULLIVAN: Director terms of the sale will be cash only COURT at the following date, time, is that the child is a truant, unless for record and recorded 10/21/2004 public safety and preservation of Sullivan has an ownership interest and must be paid for at the time of and place where a hearing regarding out-of-home placement is being in Plat Book 42, page(s) 46-59, public services, public access to this in Applicant Sherwood’s Flowers & sale. All goods are sold as is. Extra the Petition and the best interests of considered by the court. The Newton County Records, the same meeting is limited to teleconference Gifts, Inc. Storage Rental Spaces reserves the child(ren) will be held: Court may order a parent or legal is incorporated herein, and made a and video access. THE PUBLIC the right to withdraw any or all units, custodian to reimburse some or all of part hereof by reference. MAY ACCESS THIS MEETING BY NO ACTION to approve or deny partial or entire, from the sale at any MAY 13, 2020 the attorney ‘s fees. CALLING 1-929-436-2866, use the on the listed Small Business time. All contents must be removed ADMIT/DENY PERMANENCY X X If you are THAT PROPERTY known as 6120 following Meeting ID Number: 657- Stabilization Program grant requests completely from the property within Petition Hearing the child’s foster parent, preadoptive RUTH STREET according to the 611-0502 and enter password: 11. shall be taken for 30 days following 48 hours or sooner of auction 3:00PM parent, relative providing care for the present system of numbering homes To view online use the following link: the date of this notice. A director completion. DISTRICT COURT Judge child, or a relative to and having tax parcel identi!cation https://zoom.us/j/6576110502 and having a substantial interest or MICHELLE L. Clark WHOM THE social services agency number C063A 110 (a/k/a C063A enter password: 11. involvement shall not be present at PUBLIC NOTICE #116747 DOUGLAS COUNTY District Court proposes to transfer permanent legal 00000 110 000). that portion the DDA meeting during 4/19,26 305 8TH Avenue W ** and physical custody of the child, ALL INTERESTED parties which discussion of such matter is COURTS ENTRANCE- east side you have a right to offer information THE TAX deed to which this notice are invited to attend. For more conducted and the director having off ofElm St ** at each hearing. Any other person relates is dated December 4, 2018, information, contact Monica a substantial interest or involvement PUBLIC SALE/AUCTION ALEXANDRIA, MN 56308 may request an opportunity to be and is recorded at Deed Book 3786, Sagastizado, Planner I at shall not participate in any decision 320-762-3033 heard, but the court is not required to Page 614 in the Office of the Clerk [email protected], of DDA relating to such matter. NOTICE IS hereby given that Dixie grant your request. of the Superior Court of Newton or 770-385-2178. Self Storage located at 1447 Access YOU HAVE BEEN SERVED WITH X T O County, Georgia. PUBLIC NOTICE# 111672 Road, Covington, Ga. 30014. TillS SUMMONS because, pursuant automatically become a party to CITY OF COVINGTON 4/19,26 THE UNDERSIGNED intent to sell to statute or court rule: the case if you are the child who THE PROPERTY may be NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC household goods and personal • YOU are a parent to the is the subject of this proceeding, redeemed on or before the property, to enforce imposed lien on child(ren) named in the petition; or or the child’s parent, or the child’s time and date stated above by NOTICE IS hereby given, per the City said • YOU are a party to this grandparent and the child has lived payment of the redemption price of Covington’s Code of Ordinances PROPERTY PURSUANT of the proceeding pursuant to Juvenile with you at any time during the two as !xed and provided by law to Chapter 16.52 that applicant Georgia Self Storage Facility Act, Protection Rule 32.01 or an attorney years prior to the !ling of the petition the undersigned at the following Robert L. Kitchens has submitted NOTICE OF LOCATION AND Georgia Code Section 10-1-210 to for a party, or in this matter. All other persons address: a Certi!cate of Appropriateness DESIGN APPROVAL 10-4-215. The undersigned will sell • YOU have legal custody may ask the Court’s permission to Application to be considered by the PI NO. 0013602 Newton at Public Sale to the highest Bidder of the child who is the subject of the become a party to the case. Ask the CF PROPERTIES GROUP, LLC Covington Historic Preservation on: Petition; or court administrator for the correct C/O JOHN Coleman, Esq. Commission. NOTICE IS hereby given in • YOU are a person form to intervene as a party. COLEMAN LAW, LLC compliance with Georgia Code 22- APRIL 27, 2020 at 10:30 A.M. whose presence the court believes 675 SEMINOLE Avenue, Suite 302 THE APPLICANT proposes to erect 2-109 and 32-3-5 that the Georgia is important to a determination QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30307 a 6’ wooden fence around the side Department of Transportation has CASH ONLY, will be accepted at the concerning the best interests of the RIGHTS should be addressed to 404.974.4537 and rear yards. The subject property approved the Location and Design of time of purchase. child(ren) who are the subject of the your attorney or to the Court at any is within a historic district located at this project. Petition. hearing. PLEASE BE governed accordingly. 5135 Odum Street- TAX PARCEL UNIT 1014, Kuturah Cheatham, IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR AT THE C023 0002 003, Covington, Georgia. THE DATE of location and design Household Goods, Furniture, Boxes, HEARING: PUBLIC NOTICE #116720 PUBLIC NOTICE #116743 The Covington Historic Preservation approval is: March 30, 2020 Sporting goods • THE court may conduct 4/5,12,19 4/19,26,5/3,10 Commission will hold a Public UNIT 1046, Ivan Richard Smith, the hearing without you; and Meeting on May 6, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. THIS PROJECT proposes to replace Household Goods, Furniture, Boxes, • THE court may !nd that the existing bridge on PR1/Frontage Toys the factual allegations and statutory Name Changes Public Hearings DUE TO circumstances necessitated Road over the Yellow River. The UNIT 4004, Vonetta McLemore, grounds set forth in the petition have by emergency conditions involving project is in Land District 10 and Household Goods, Furniture, Boxes been proved; IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING public safety and preservation of Land Lots 189 and 196. The entire UNIT 8005, Linda Horton, AND NEWTON COUNTY public services, public access to this project is in Newton County 2 miles Household Goods, Furniture Boxes • THE court may enter an STATE OF GEORGIA NOTICE IS hereby given that meeting is limited to teleconference west of the City of Covington. UNIT 8008, Tyler Mitchell, Household order granting the relief requested in the Newton County Board of and video access. THE PUBLIC Goods the petition, which may include: IN RE the Name Change of: Commissioners will hold a public MAY ACCESS THIS MEETING BY THE PROPOSED project begins O REMOVING the WENDY ARCHER NASH hearing to consider a proposed CALLING 1-929-436-2866, use the approximately 360 feet west of the SALE IS subject to cancellation in child(ren) from the home of the PETITIONER development agreement for following Meeting ID Number: 657- existing bridge and extends east the event of settlement between parent or legal custodian and placing CIVIL ACTION File Number: property located at tax parcel 611-0502 and enter password: 11. 350 feet past the existing bridge, Owners and the obligated party. the child(ren) in foster care; 2020-CV-660-4 ID Nos. 0024000000082000, To view online use the following link: for an approximate length of 0.2 WE RESERVE the right to refuse O P E R M A N E N T L Y 0024000000081000. https://zoom.us/j/6576110502 and miles. The new bridge over Yellow any bid. severing the parent’s rights to the NOTICE OF PETITION TO enter password: 11. River will be constructed in place. CALL 770-787-3039 child(ren) pursuant to a termination CHANGE NAME OF ADULT THE PUBLIC hearing will occur on Two walls are proposed along the of parental rights petition; Tuesday, May 5th, 2020, at 7:00 ALL INTERESTED parties approaches south of the road to PUBLIC NOTICE #116730 O P E R M A N E N T L Y WENDY ARCHER NASH !led p.m. in the Newton County Historic are invited to attend. For more protect and minimize impacts to the 4/12,19 transferring the child(ren)’s legal and a petition in the Newton County Courthouse, located at 1124 Clark information, contact Monica pump station and trailer park. Traffic physical custody to a relative; or o Superior Court on March 16, 2020 Street, Covington, Georgia 30014, Sagastizado, Planner I at will be detoured along I-20 during an order for other permanent to change the name from WENDY Second Floor. In light of the public [email protected], construction. placement of the child(ren). ARCHER NASH to WENDY health emergency, the meeting may or 770-385-2178. A STATEMENT OF YOUR RIGHTS CHERYLLE ARCHER WADDELL. be held telephonically instead of at DRAWINGS OR maps or plats of AND RESPONSIBILITES IS Any interested party has the right to the above-listed address – in which CITY OF COVINGTON the proposed project, as approved, ATTACHED, including the right to appear in this case and !le objections case, public call-in information will NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC are on !le and are available for be represented by an attorney as within 30 days after Petition was !led. be published in advance of the public inspection at the Georgia authorized under the statutes and meeting. The purpose of the public NOTICE IS hereby given, per Department of Transportation: court rules. It is your responsibility DATED JANUARY 13th, 2020 hearing shall be for public review. the City of Covington’s Code of to immediately notify the court All Newton County residents and Ordinances Chapter 16.52 that MARK GILES, Area Manager administrator if your address WENDY A NASH any other affected and/or interested applicants Michael and Angela DISTRICT 2, Area 5 changes. 5232 ODUM ST, NW persons are invited and encouraged Cronan has submitted a Certi!cate [email protected] COVINGTON, GA 30014 to attend. A copy of the proposed of Appropriateness Application to be 1570 BETHANY Rd, Madison, GA TO RECEIVE an eReminder for agreement will be on !le with the considered by the Covington Historic 30650 future court dates via e-mail or NOTICE #116682 Clerk in the Newton County Historic Preservation Commission. (706) 343-5837 text, visit www.mncourts.gov/ 3/29,4/5,12,19 Courthouse at 1124 Clark Street, Hearing:eReminders.aspx or scan Covington, GA 30014. THE APPLICANT proposes to build NOTE: ORDINARILY the maps or QR code to enroll. Dated: March 31, an 18’ x 36’ in-ground vinyl pool, plats would be available for public 2020 Notice of Proceedings NEWTON COUNTY Board of enclosed by an approximately 6’ review at our area office. Due Commissioners fence. The subject property is within to current COVID-19 measures, COURT ADMINISTRATOR IN THE SUPERIOR COURT a historic district located at 4112 members of the public are not OF NEWTON COUNTY PUBLIC NOTICE #116749 Conyers Street - TAX PARCEL C011 allowed to enter state buildings ADVISORY OF PARTY AND STATE OF GEORGIA 4/19 0004 010, Covington, Georgia. The at this time. We apologize for PARTICIPANT RIGHTS- CHIPS Covington Historic Preservation the inconvenience. Anyone with WHO IS A PARTY TO: DASHAWN Lewis Commission will hold a Public questions or concerns about the YOU ARE a party to this case DASHAWN LEWIS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Meeting on May 6, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. project should call or email the area pursuant to Rule 32 of the Rules of manager listed above. To obtain Juvenile Protection Procedure if you CIVIL ACTION No. NOTICE IS hereby given that DUE TO circumstances necessitated copies of the drawings, maps or are one of the following: SUCV2019001226-4 the Newton County Board of by emergency conditions involving plats, please follow the instructions • THE child’s legal Commissioners will hold a public public safety and preservation of outlined below. custodian, including a parent or legal TAMIMAH YEHUDAH hearing to consider Adoption of public services, public access to this guardian who has sole or joint legal VS. Chapter 36, Article V. of Division II meeting is limited to teleconference ANY INTERESTED party may or physical custody of the child. DASHAWN LEWIS and of the Newton County Code Entitled and video access. THE PUBLIC obtain a copy of the drawings or • IN the case of an Indian MATTHEW LEWIS the Noise Regulation Ordinance MAY ACCESS THIS MEETING BY maps or plats or portions thereof by child, the child’s parent, child’s Indian of Newton County, Georgia. The CALLING 1-929-436-2866, use the paying a nominal fee and requesting custodian, or child’s Indian tribe. NOTICE OF PUBLICATION purpose of the public hearing shall following Meeting ID Number: 657- in writing to: • THE person or social be for public review and comment for 611-0502 and enter password: 11. KIMBERLY W. Nesbitt, State services agency who !led the BY ORDER for service by publication a proposed repeal and replacement To view online use the following link: Program Delivery Administrator petition. dated March 18, 2020, you are of the Noise Regulation Ordinance https://zoom.us/j/6576110502 and OFFICE OF Program Delivery • THE social services hereby noti!ed that on June 17, to allow for a Variance procedure. enter password: 11. ATTN: RECHEAL McMullin, Project agency when someone else has 2019, Tamimah Yehudah !led suit All Newton County residents and Manager !led a termination of parental rights against you for $TBD principal, any other affected and/or interested ALL INTERESTED parties [email protected] or other permanency petition. $TBD interest, and $TBD attorney’s persons are invited and encouraged are invited to attend. For more 600 WEST Peachtree Street, 25th • THE child’s guardian ad fees. to attend. A copy of the proposed information, contact Monica Floor litem. revised ordinance will be on !le Sagastizado, Planner I at ATLANTA, GA 30308 • A relative to whom the YOU ARE required to !le with the with the Clerk in the Newton County [email protected], (334) 233-2231 social services agency proposes to Clerk of Superior Court, and to serve Historic Courthouse at 1124 Clark or 770-385-2178. transfer the child’s permanent legal upon Plaintiff’s Attorney, Rita Tucker Street, Covington, GA 30014 at least ANY WRITTEN request or and physical custody. Williams, an Answer in writing within a week in advance of the public CITY OF COVINGTON communication in reference to this • THE child in a case sixty (60) days of the date of the hearing for purposes of examination NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC project or notice SHOULD include where the only allegation in the Order for Publication. and inspection by the public. the P. I. Number as noted at the top petition is that the child is an habitual NOTICE IS hereby given, per the City of this notice. truant or a runaway. WITNESS, THE Honorable Horace THE PUBLIC hearing will occur on of Covington’s Code of Ordinances • THE school district in a J. Johnson, Judge of this Superior Tuesday, May 19th, 2020, at 7:00 Chapter 16.52 that applicant Stan PUBLIC NOTICE #116741 case where the only allegation in the Court. p.m. in the Newton County Historic Hall has submitted a Certi!cate of 4/12,19,26,5/3 petition is that the child is an habitual Courthouse, located at 1124 Clark Appropriateness Application to be truant. THIS 19TH day of March, 2020. Street, Covington, Georgia 30014, considered by the Covington Historic • ANY person who Second Floor. In light of the public Preservation Commission. Public Sales Auctions intervenes as a party pursuant to LINDA D. Hays, Clerk health emergency, the meeting may Rule 34 or who is joined as a party SUPERIOR COURT of Newton be held telephonically instead of at THE APPLICANT proposes to IN ACCORDANCE WITH pursuant to Rule 35. County the above-listed address – in which install two awnings for handicap and GEORGIA LAW 40-11-2: • ANY other person who case, public call-in information will elderly accessibility improvements. THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED is determined by the court to be PUBLIC NOTICE #116694 be published in advance of the The subject property is within a VEHICLES HAVE BEEN important to a resolution that is in the 3/29,4/5,12,19 meeting. The purpose of the public historic district located at 1169 Clark ABANDONED AT best interests of the child. hearing shall be for public review. Street- TAX PARCEL C026 0015 001, INSURANCE AUTO Auction WHO IS A PARTICIPANT All Newton County residents and Covington, Georgia. The Covington 125 Old Hwy 138 Loganville, GA YOU ARE a participant to this case IN THE SUPERIOR COURT any other affected and/or interested Historic Preservation Commission 30052-4814 AND ARE PRESENTLY pursuant to Rule 33 of the Rules of OF NEWTON COUNTY persons are invited and encouraged will hold a Public Meeting on May 6, STORED AT SAID LOCATION. Juvenile Protection Procedure if you STATE OF GEORGIA to attend. A copy of the proposed 2020 at 6:00 p.m. IF NOT CLAIMED, THE ON COVID-19 NEWS AND UPDATES are one of the following: agreement will be on !le with the VEHICLES WILL BE SOLD • THE child who is the TO: MATTHEW Lewis Clerk in the Newton County Historic DUE TO circumstances necessitated AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE subject of petition. MATTHEW LEWIS Courthouse at 1124 Clark Street, by emergency conditions involving HIGHEST • THE child’s parent if you Covington, GA 30014. public safety and preservation of BIDDER ON 05/01/20 10:00 AM are not the child’s legal custodian CIVIL ACTION No. public services, public access to this or if you are the child’s alleged, NEWTON COUNTY Board of meeting is limited to teleconference YEAR MAKE Model FIND BREAKING TO COVNEWS.COM GO TO Saturday–Sunday, April 18-19, 2020 | The Covington News A7 Small business loan program runs dry spot in line,” he said. “But determined by the White up to last month’s bailout. Many miss if you haven’t applied yet, House and majority Clark said business you can’t.” Democrats in the House groups will engage in out on $350 Clark said the SBA’s of Representatives, which intensive lobbying e!orts Paycheck Protection was also the case during during the weekend to try billion deal Program (PPP) has been the negotiations that led to get an agreement. By DAVE WILLIAMS hampered not only by a Capitol Beat News Service shortage of funds. During the program’s "rst week, Governor Kemp has approved ATLANTA - Small some types of small busi- banks and small loan companies to businesses in Georgia nesses – including sole and across the country proprietorships – could stay open in order to provide cash were left in limbo Thurs- not apply for loans be- to help people through this crisis. day when the U.S. Senate cause the rules governing adjourned without those businesses were With that in mind, Quick Loans approving a new round not in place. The sale of unopened beer, wine or distilled spirits for of economic stimulus Clark said Georgia of Newton County will be open to carryout purposes by licensed establishments is now funding to help o!set farmers got lumped into provide cash to those in need. permitted in the city of Covington through April 30. File photo losses from the coronavi- that business category rus pandemic. and couldn’t get relief. $100, $300, $500, $1000 and more! Almost $350 billion in “By the time the rules Covington OKs to-go Small Business Admin- got promulgated, the Call for an appointment to apply istration loans Congress funds were gone,” he for this needed cash! passed last month as part said. beer, wine and spirits of a $2.2 trillion package While President has run out, as has a $10 Donald Trump and con- Quick Loans of billion SBA program By MASON WITTNER on-premises consump- gressional leaders have [email protected] tion to also sell such meant to get fast cash to pledged to pour more Newton County alcoholic beverages a!ected businesses. money into the PPP, the The city of Covington in unopened packages The SBA has approved funding is being delayed 9140 Highway 278 approved an amend- for carryout purposes, loans to more than by partisan politics. ment to its resolution so long as they abide 30,000 Georgia busi- Republicans are pushing Covington, Georgia 30014 regarding the sale of by city ordinances and nesses worth more than for a $250 billion stand- Phone: (770)787-4211 alcoholic beverages state laws. $7 billion, Chris Clark, alone package aimed during a phone-in coun- This order shall run president and CEO of only at small business, Fax: (770)787-4447 cil meeting Monday, the length of Gov. Brian the Georgia Chamber of while Democrats want April 13. Kemp’s shelter-in-place Commerce, said Thurs- to double the package to The council unan- order, or the length of day. But many other include more money to imously passed an any subsequent order companies have been left help state governments amended resolution the governor puts in high and dry, Clark said. and hospitals. which permits estab- place. As of Monday, “If you’re already in Clark said the "nal lishments licensed the statewide shelter-in- the system, you’ve got a outcome likely will be to sell beer, wine or place order is set to run distilled spirits for through April 30. ESTATE SALE - LOG HOMES PAY THE BALANCE OWED ONLY!!! mont Newton, Piedmont AMERICAN LOG HOMES IS ASSISTING JUST RELEASED HOSPITAL Rockdale and Piedmont OF ESTATE & ACCOUNT SETTLEMENT ON HOUSES. Continued from Page A1 Walton Hospitals. The 4 Log Home kits selling for BALANCE OWED, FREE DELIVERY part of such a strong hospital was named the Now accepting community. I look 2018 Small Hospital of 1) Model # 101 Carolina $40,840…BALANCE OWED $17,000 the Year by the Georgia forward to continuing 2) Model # 203 Georgia $49,500...BALANCE OWED $19,950 telemedicine visits the hospital’s record of Alliance of Community high performance and Hospitals, was certi"ed 3) Model # 305 Biloxi $36,825...BALANCE OWED $14,500 a Great Place to Work in during COVID-19 achievement.” 4) Model # 403 Augusta $42,450...BALANCE OWED $16,500 Kent earned his 2019 and has achieved undergraduate degree Leapfrog Hospital Safe- via phone calls, Skype, from Wabash College ty Grade “A”s in the last before earning his Mas- three reporting periods. NEW - HOMES HAVE NOT BEEN MANUFACTURED Zoom and Google Duo. ter of Business Admin- In 2019, Piedmont Make any plan design changes you desire! 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hard by the dramatic AIRPORT decrease in air travel Continued from Page A1 due to the coronavirus,” BULLSEYE she said. CARES Act funding, “These grants will ACCOUNTING SERVICES INC. in addition to targeted help Georgia airports assistance for domestic maintain their crucial “Where Accuracy Counts” airlines, will help shore operations, pay employ- up this strategic indus- ees and ensure they’ll be try and save thousands ready to operate at full of quality jobs.” capacity when it’s safe Loe#er said the state for all of us to travel is a “travel destination” again.” for many people. Harts"eld-Jackson 762.435.7002 | [email protected] | Monticello, Ga. “As a hub for tourism Atlanta International and home to the busiest Airport received $338 airport in the nation, million in the grant Accounting | Payroll Services | Tax Preparation Georgia has been hit program. VOTE ALANA SANDERS FOR BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS #3 www. CommissionerSanders.com 2020 Trusted Leadership for Newton County, GA ELECTION 678-532-8228 VOTE [email protected] ALANA @AlanaSandersCommissioner SANDERS A8 The Covington News | Saturday–Sunday, April 18-19, 2020 EDUCATION NCSS provides end-of-year guidance for students, parents

SPECIAL TO THE NEWS school meal accounts Assignments/ school courses will be A: We intend to host a to submit their letter of [email protected] be available next year? Grades/Promotion & reported as numerical virtual Commencement intent, as a courtesy, for A: All school nutrition Retention grades for the purpose Ceremony for each high the 2020-2021 school This week, the New- household balances are Q: How will NCSS of GPA calculations. school on Saturday, May year. These parents will ton County School carried over to the next calculate student's All students enrolled 23, 2020, followed by have the opportunity to System posted an End- school year. !nal grades? in high school courses an “in-person” Com- email the letter of intent of-Year Guidance Ques- A: Kindergarten: must post a numerical mencement Ceremony to hanson.tina@newton. tion & Answer page to Q: Will I get a refund Kindergarten students grade of 70% or higher hosted at each school k12.ga.us. provide students and on the money I have will continue to be to receive credit for the on August 1, 2020 (times parents with answers in my child’s lunch assessed using the Kin- course. As a district, will be communicated.) Refunds to questions common- account? dergarten Report Card during COVID-19, we Should the August 1, Q: How will refunds ly asked during these A: All school nutrition (GKIDS). have adopted a “Hold 2020 Commencement be handled? uncertain times. Some of household balances are Grades 1-5: Students Harmless” grading Ceremonies not be pos- A: Email request for the prominent questions carried over to the next will not receive a grade philosophy. “Hold sible due to continued refunds will be han- and answers listed in school year. Parents for the 4th quarter. They Harmless” means that a health guidelines and dled at the school level. the release can be seen or guardians unsure of will receive a Pass/ student’s fourth 9-weeks requirements, the alter- Checks will be sent via below. their balances and/or Fail based on their 3rd grade cannot decrease nate date is scheduled USPS mail to the cur- For a complete list requesting a refund are quarter grade, which the third 9-weeks grade. for December 19, 2020 rent address provided of NCSS’ FAQs about required to submit an will lead to a Pass/Fail Students are en- at each high school. We in the email request. the 2019-20 and 2020-21 email to snprefunds@ for second semester and couraged to continue will continue to monitor Please email your school school years, please visit newton.k12.ga.us. In the a Pass/Fail for their !nal improving their overall updates from our state principal. In the email, their website at new- email, please include the grade. Students should GPA for post-secondary leaders, Georgia Depart- please include the fol- toncountyschools.org. following information: use the work packets options and scholar- ment of , lowing information: 1. A short statement and online learning ships. Local high schools Centers for Disease 1. A short statement Retrieving Items requesting a refund experiences to improve will monitor the aca- Control and Prevention, requesting a refund from School 2. Parent(s) or Guard- their 3rd quarter grades. demic progress of all and Newton County 2. Parent(s) or Guard- Q: How will stu- ian(s) names Grades 6-8: Students seniors to ensure that Board of Health to en- ian(s) names dents retrieve per- 3. Current household will receive a numerical they remain on track for sure our plans comply 3. Current household sonal items from the address grade for middle school graduation. with health guidelines address school (, 4. Student(s) names courses. Every e"ort and recommendations. 4. Student(s) names notebooks, book bags, 5. Student(s) enrolled will be provided to Q: How will schools band equipment, schools students, who were not determine promotion/ Q: How will seniors Q: How do we get lunch boxes etc.)? All refund requests are passing at the second retention? receive their diplo- refunds for senior/ju- A: School nurses processed within two semester 9-week prog- A: Grades K-5: Stu- mas? nior dues? will contact parents weeks of email request. ress reporting period, to dents will not be re- A: Diplomas will be A: Senior and junior of students who have Checks will be sent via improve their grade. If tained for the 2019-2020 distributed during the dues cover a variety of medication remain- USPS mail to the cur- the grade for the end of school year unless they week of May 26, 2020 items and activities that ing at schools to make rent address provided in 2nd semester is lower were identi!ed as re- should conditions take place throughout arrangements for the the email request. than the 2nd semester tention candidates prior permit. We will contin- the year. Refunds will pickup of those items. 9-week progress grade, to March 13th. Students ue to monitor updates vary from school to Once Governor Kemp’s After School Pro- then the 2nd semester in need of additional from our state leaders, school. Therefore, each Executive Order to Shel- gram 9-week progress grade support will participate Georgia Department of high school will commu- ter in Place has expired Q: Will I get a refund will post as the !nal in targeted intervention Public Health, Centers nicate with juniors and and we are certain it will on the money I have in grade for 2nd semester. in the 2020-2021 school for Disease Control and seniors the amount (if not be renewed, a plan my child’s afterschool If the grade for the end year. Communication in Prevention, and Newton any) that will be refund- for the retrieval of other account? of 2nd semester is high- the form of a letter and/ County Board of Health ed. items will be communi- A: Yes. Refunds have er than the 2nd semester or !nal report card will to ensure our plans cated to parents. to be issued individually 9-week progress grade, be sent to parents. comply with health Testing to over 800 accounts. then the end of the 2nd Grades 6-8: If the guidelines. Directions Q: Will there be School Nutrition Parents will receive a semester grade will post student receives a !nal for picking up diplomas any state-wide online Program refund to their account as the !nal grade. grade below 70%, the will be provided by each testing? Q: Will funds on by 4/17/2020. Grades 9-12: High school's principal will school at a later date. A: All state-required consider the evidence spring tests have been of !rst semester grades, Q: How will seniors cancelled. third quarter progress, receive their caps and and distant learning gowns? Yearbooks work to make the !nal A: Jostens will host Q: How do I get a decision for promotion/ Outdoor/Drive-Thru de- yearbook that was retention of a student. liveries for seniors who paid in full? Every e"ort will be pro- have paid their account. A: Once Governor vided to students, who The dates were previ- Kemp’s Executive Order were not passing at the ously scheduled in April; to shelter-in-place has second semester prog- however, due to the expired, and we are ress reporting period, shelter-in-place Execu- certain it will not be to improve their grade. tive Order, the delivery renewed, a plan for dis- Communication in the date for caps and gowns tribution of yearbooks form of a letter and/or will be rescheduled. In- will be communicated to !nal report card will be formation regarding the parents and students by sent to parents. dates and pick up times each school principal. Grades 9 -12: High will be provided by each school courses will be high school. Textbooks reported as numerical Q: How will text- grades for the purpose Q: How do we get books be collected? of GPA calculations. refunds for senior/ju- A: Once Governor All students enrolled nior dues? Kemp’s Executive Order in high school courses A: Senior and junior to Shelter in Place has must post a numerical dues cover a variety expired and we are grade of 70% or higher of activities and items certain it will not be to receive credit for the throughout the year. renewed, a plan for the course. In order to be Refunds will vary from retrieval of textbooks classi!ed as a sopho- school to school. There- will be communicated to more, junior or senior, fore, each high school students and parents by students must meet the will communicate with each school principal. speci!ed credit require- juniors and seniors the ments which can be amount (if any) that will New Student Regis- found in the 2019-2020 be refunded. Should you tration Student Handbook. have questions, please Q: How will stu- contact your school dents register for Q: How do I return principal. school? my student's work A: If you wish to regis- packets? Newton County ter for the remainder of A: Each school will Theme School the school year, please have containers outside Q: Will parent access the registration their building where volunteer hours be page at the following instructional work waived at the theme link on the Newton should be deposited. It school for the 2020 County School System’s is also appropriate to school year? website: https://www. take a picture or scan A: Volunteer hour newtoncountyschools. the assignments to be requirements will be org/parents/registration. emailed to the appropri- waived for the 2019-2020 Complete the registra- ate teacher. school year. All volun- tion packet and gather teer hours completed the required documents. High School Speci!c during the 2019-2020 When you have com- Questions school year will rollover pleted your registration Q: Will students to the 2020-2021 school packet, you may email/ have a Prom? year. mail (via the USPS) it, A: All high schools with the supporting doc- will host their proms Q: I did not sign uments, to the school on July 18. Each school my letter of intent principal. If you wish to will provide additional for NCTS. Will my register your child for information to students child(ren) be allowed the 2020-2021 school as soon as possible. to return to the school year, please visit our Q: Will students next year? website in late June or have a graduation cer- A: NCTS will contact early July for a listing of emony? parents who have yet summer registration.