153 Matthews School Rd

Notice of Sale GEORGIA BARROW COUNTY NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER OF SECURITY DEED By virtue of a Power of Sale contained in a security deed from Abel Gomez Martinez to Carlus W. Rutledge, Joe R. Rutledge, Ray A. Rutledge, Linda R. Calvin, David L. Rutledge, Desa Rutledge, and Brandi Rutledge dated April 9, 2024 and recorded in Deed Book 2836, Page 421-426 of the Barrow County deed records given to secure a promissory note in the amount of ONE-HUNDRED AND FORTY THOUSAND ($140,000) DOLLARS, there will be sold at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash before the Courthouse door of Barrow County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in July, to-wit: July 7, 2026, the following described property: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in the 243rd District, G. M., County of Barrow, State of Georgia, commencing at a Poplar on south-east bank of branch at a point 186 feet N 37 1/2 W of the Southeastern bank of public road. Thence from said poplar along other property of W. C. Rutledge, a gully being the line S 37 I /2 E 186 feet to iron pin on Southeast Bank of said Public Road. Thence along line of property of Willis Peppers (gulley the line) as follows S 48 E l 98 feet: S 82 86 feet: S 84 1/2 E 147 feet: S 58 E 257 feet to pine on Northeast bank of gulley. Thence along line of Willis Peppers N 71 E 398 feet to iron pin. Thence along line of other property of W. C. Rutledge N 38 1/2 W 761 feet to comer (at a point 2 ft. Southwest of R.E.A. pole). Thence continuing along line of other property of W. C. Rutledge N 71 1 /4 W 328 feet to poplar on East side of branch. thence S 43 W 247 feet to Ash on East side of Branch (this line crosses branch twice). Thence S 29 W 228 feet to the beginning comer. Containing Ten and 85/100 acres. ALSO All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in the 243rd District, G.M., Barrow County, Georgia, and more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at iron pin at the property line between A. J. Hardigree Estate and other property of W. C. Rutledge on the Bank of Marbury Creek. Thence South 64 1/2 East 580 feet to a point on said creek (iron pin located 17 feet South of said creek): Thence along R. T. Wall line South 22 1/2 East 675 feet lo iron pin: thence South 39 1/2 West 291 feet to iron pin: thence South 79 1/4 West 726 feet to iron pin: thence North 38 1/2 West 761 feet to iron pin: thence North 71 1/4 West 328 feet to Poplar tree: thence North 31 3/4 East 432 feet to iron pin: thence South 79 East 708 feet to iron pin: thence North 14 West 235 feet to beginning iron pin comer containing 26.6 acres and being known as Tract #4 of W. C. Rutledge property according to Plat prepared by H. L. Dunahoo on December 4, 196 l, which plat is recorded in Plat Book 4, page 121, official Barrow County records and which plat by reference is made a part of this description. Said conveyance is made subject to a certain Georgia Power Company Easement running through said property. Known as 153 Matthews School Road, Winder, GA 305680. Parcel Number XX068 076 The debt secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, breach of the Grantors covenants as set forth in the aforementioned Deed to Secure Debt, specifically Grantor has failed to pay said debt. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, including attorneys fees. The said property will be sold as the property of Abel Gomez Martinez, and to the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, Abel Gomez Martinez is in possession of said property. Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, whether or not now due and payable), the right of redemption of any taxing authority, any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above. The proceeds of said sale will be applied to the payment of said indebtedness and all expenses of said sale as provided in said Deed, and the balance, if any, will be distributed as provided by law. The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the secured creditor. A copy of this notice was mailed to the debtor by and thru its registered agent to-wit: Abel Gomez Martinez by regular mail and certified mail, return receipt requested on June 3, 2026 in compliance with O.C.G.A. 44-14-162.2. This is an action to collect a debt and any information obtained pursuant thereto will be used for that purpose. Bruce Russell, Sr., Esq. RUSSELL & RUSSELL, PC. P.O. BOX 1202 CLAYTON, GA 30525 (706) 782-6240 THIS IS AN ACTION TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED PURSUANT THERETO WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PUBLICATION DATES: June 10, 2026, June 17, 2026, June 24, 2026, July 1, 2026. (JN10, 17, 24, JU1 P4)