1309 Hull Rd

NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER STATE OF GEORGIA ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in that certain Security Deed from Mattheew Martin Wilhelm to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., (“MERS”), as nominee for Synovus Bank, A Corporation, dated August 27, 2021 and recorded September 10, 2021 in Deed Book 5260 Page 456-472, Athens-Clarke County, Georgia Records, said Security Deed having been last conveyed, granted, assigned, and transferred to Synovus Bank, and said Security Deed having been given to secure a Note of even date in the principal sum of Two-Hundred Sixty-Seven Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($267,000.00), with interest thereon as provided for therein, there will be sold by the undersigned at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the Courthouse door of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia (or at such place as may be lawfully designated as an alternative), within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in September, 2025, all property described in said Security Deed including but not limited to the following described property: All that tract or parcel of land, together with all improvements thereon, lying, situate and being in the 219th and 220th District, G.M., Athens-Clarke County, Georgia, and being more particularly described as Tract 1, consisting of 2.689 acres, more or less, on the Plat of Survey entitled "Survey for Shirley B. Spratlin," dated April 22, 2003, which Plat is recorded in Plat Book 37, Page 372, in the Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court, of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia. For Informational Purposes Only: Situs Address: 1309 Hull Road; Athens GA 30601. Map/Parcel #: 214 023 The property is commonly known as 1309 Hull Road, Athens, GA 30601 according to the present numbering system in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia, together with all fixtures and personal property attached to and constituting a part of said property, if any. In the event of a conflict between the property address and the legal description, the legal description shall control. The indebtedness secured by said Security Deed has been declared due because of default under the terms of said Security Deed and Note. The indebtedness remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, including attorney's fees, as provided for in the Security Deed and Note and by law (notice pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 13-1-11 having been given). Said property will be sold on an “as-is” basis without any representation, warranty, or recourse against the above-named or the undersigned. The sale will be subject to any superior Security Deeds of record; all zoning ordinances; any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey or by an inspection of the property; any outstanding taxes, including but not limited to ad valorem taxes, which constitute liens upon said property (including those which are a lien, but not yet due and payable); special assessments; all outstanding bills for public utilities which constitute liens upon said property whether due and payable or not yet due and payable and which might not be of record; the right of redemption of any taxing authority; all restrictive covenants, liens, encumbrances, restrictions, covenants, easements, rights of-way, and any other matters of record superior to said Security Deed. The sale will be conducted subject to (1) confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, and (2) final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan. Pursuant to the provisions of O.C.G.A. § 9-13-172.1, which permits the rescission of judicial and nonjudicial sales in the State of Georgia in limited circumstances, the Deed Under Power and other foreclosure documents may not be provided until final confirmation as previously stated. The individual or entity that has full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the mortgage is: Synovus Bank, Foreclosure Department, PO Box 120, Columbus, GA (709) 644-2903. To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party (or parties) in possession of the subject property is believed to be Matthew Martin Wilhelm or tenant(s). Synovus Bank, as agent and Attorney-in-Fact for Matthew Martin Wilhelm McMickle, Kurey & Branch, LLP Attn: Default Department 217 Roswell Street, Suite 200 Alpharetta, GA 30009 (678) 824-7843 foreclosures@mkblawfirm.com MKB File #3394-17517 THIS LAW FIRM MAY BE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.