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NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF DODGE Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in that certain Deed to Secure Debt from MAGDELINE P. HALL (the GRANTOR) to COCHRAN BANK & TRUST, A DIVISION OF CITIZENS BANK & TRUST COMPANY (the LENDER) dated February 7, 2006, a copy of which is of record in Deed Book 531, Pages 260-262, Clerks Office, Dodge COUNTY Superior Court (the Security Deed), said Security Deed having been given to secure that certain promissory note of even date therewith executed by Grantor in favor of Lender in the original principal amount of FORTY THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED THIRTY-TWO and 50/100 DOLLARS ($40,832.50) together with interest thereon as set forth therein and together with all renewals or extensions thereof and all other indebtedness of said borrowers to LENDER (collectively, the Note), there will be a sale at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the Courthouse door of DODGE County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale on the FIRST TUESDAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2025, to-wit: SEPTEMBER 2, 2025, the following described real property (the Property), together with all fixtures and improvements located thereon and all rights, members and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWN OF EMPIRE, DODGE COUNTY, GEORGIA, TOGETHER WITH THE DWELLING HOUSE LOCATED THEREON BEING MORE PARTICULARLY SHOWN BY A PLAT OF SURVEY MADE BY JIM H. ROSS, SURVEYOR DATED NOVEMBER, 1983, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 6, PAGE 114, DODGE COUNTY DEED RECORDS. SAID PLAT AND THE RECORDED COPY THEREOF IS INCORPORATED HEREIN IN AID OF THIS DESCRIPTION, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGIN AT THE WEST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF THE EMPIRE AND CHESTER HIGHWAY CENTRAL AVENUE IN SAID TOWN AND RUNNING THENCE ALONG SAID HIGHWAY SOUTH 85 DEGREES WEST A DISTANCE OF 178 FEET TO A POINT; RUN THENCE NORTH 32 DEGREES WEST A DISTANCE OF 214 FEET TO A POINT ON PEARL STREET IN SAID TOWN; RUN THENCE ALONG SAID PEARL STREET NORTH 58 DEGREES EAST A DISTANCE OF 154.5 FEET TO THE SOUTH CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF PEARL STREET AND CENTRAL AVENUE; RUN THENCE ALONG SAID CENTRAL AVENUE SOUTH 47 DEGREES EAST A DISTANCE OF 294 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. The debt secured by the Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, the failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note. 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 Property will be sold as the property of MAGDELINE P. HALL, subject to all zoning ordinances; matters which would 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; special assessments; all outstanding bills for public utilities which constitute liens upon said Property; and all matters of record superior to said Security Deed. This sale will be conducted subject to (1) confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, (2) the provisions of O.C.G.A. Section 9-13-172.1 which permits the rescission of judicial and nonjudicial sales in the State of Georgia in limited circumstances, and (3) final confirmation and audit of the status of the loans with the holder of the Security Deed. Notice has been given of intention to collect attorneys fees in accordance with the terms of the Note secured by said Security Deed. Notice has also been given, in writing and by certified mail, return receipt requested, to Grantor, of the name, address, and telephone number of the individual or entity who shall have full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the Security Deed and the Note thereby secured in accordance with O.C.G.A. Section 44-14-162.2(a). To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the Property is MAGDELINE P. HALL, or tenant or tenants, and the proceeds of said sale will be applied to the payment of said indebtedness and the expenses of said sale. References contained herein to LENDER shall include GREAT OAKS BANK which is formerly known as COCHRAN BANK & TRUST, A DIVISION OF CITIZENS BANK & TRUST COMPANY, where the context requires. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THIS LAW FIRM IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. GREAT OAKS BANK, formerly known as COCHRAN BANK & TRUST, A DIVISION OF CITIZENS BANK & TRUST COMPANY, as Attorney-in-Fact for MAGDELINE P. HALL JONATHAN D. MOORE, ESQ. MARTIN SNOW, LLP 240 Third Street P.O. Box 1606 Macon, Georgia 31202-1606 478-749-1700 File No: G0596.69138 GPN 11