5651 Salem Rd

NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER GEORGIA, NEWTON COUNTY Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by Andrea N Smith to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as grantee, as nominee for Rocket Mortgage, LLC, FKA Quicken Loans, LLC., its successors and assigns dated March 8, 2022, recorded in Deed Book 4357, Page 197, Newton County, Georgia Records, as last transferred to Rocket Mortgage, LLC FKA Quicken Loans, LLC by assignment recorded in Deed Book 4627, Page 221, Newton County, Georgia Records, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY THOUSAND NINETEEN AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($270,019.00), with interest thereon as set forth therein, there will be sold at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the courthouse door of Newton 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 October, 2026, the following described property: SEE EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF The debt secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due and payable because of default having been made of the terms of the Note and Security Deed. The terms remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the total debt, including all expenses of this sale, as provided in the Security Deed and by law which includes, but is not limited to, attorney's fees (notice pursuant to O.C.G.A. ? 13-1-11 having been given). Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet 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 any matters of record including, but not limited to, those superior to the Security Deed first set out above. Said property will be sold on an "as-is" basis without any representation, warranty or recourse against the above-named or the undersigned. Prospective bidders must perform their own due diligence. Rocket Mortgage, LLC is the holder of the Security Deed to the property in accordance with OCGA ? 44-14-162.2. The entity that has full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the mortgage with the debtor is: Rocket Mortgage, LLC s/b/m Nationstar Mortgage LLC, 8950 Cypress Waters Blvd, Coppell, TX 75019, (888) 480-2432. Note, however, that such entity is not required by law to negotiate, amend or modify the terms of the loan. Upon information and belief, said property is more commonly known as 5651 Salem Rd, Covington, GA 30016. Should a conflict arise between the property address and the legal description, the legal description shall control. ATTENTION ALL PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS: On March 1, 2026, the data collection and reporting requirements under the U.S. Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) new Anti-Money Laundering Rule (the ?Rule?), found at 89 FR 70258, went into effect. The Rule applies to certain residential real estate sale transactions (including some that go beyond the typical one-to-four family residence) where the transfer is to a legal entity or trust, and which includes cash purchases, private financing or financing provided by an institution not subject to a federal Anti-Money Laundering or Suspicion Activity Report requirement. If applicable, as part of this Rule, buyers and sellers are required to provide additional information and documentation about themselves, their legal entities, and/or the source of funds used in the reportable transaction. The collection of this information and documentation is required to comply with the Rule?s federal reporting requirements, if applicable.* This notice is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. You are encouraged to consult with your own independent legal counsel if you have questions about how the FinCEN Anti-Money Laundering Rule affects your transaction and whether your transaction is reportable. | *The Rule is the subject of ongoing litigation in several jurisdictions. We suggest that you seek your own legal counsel if you have questions about the status of the Rule and its applicability to your sale, if any. The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Security Deed, and (3) to confirmation that the successful bidder has timely provided all information required for reporting under the Rule, 89 FR 70258, if applicable. Rocket Mortgage, LLC as Attorney in Fact for Andrea N Smith McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP 1544 Old Alabama Rd Roswell, GA 30076 www.foreclosurehotline.net EXHIBIT "A" ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 92 OF THE 10TH DISTRICT, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA, AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: TO FIND THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING, BEING AT A POINT LOCATED ON THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY OF SALEM ROAD (100 FOOT RIGHT OF WAY, 24 FOOT PAVEMENT) 551.63 FEET NORTHWESTERLY FROM THE RIGHT OF WAY OF TANYARD ROAD (50 FOOT RIGHT OF WAY); THENCE CONTINUING NORTH 57 DEGREES 48 MINUTES 59 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 145.22 FEET TO A POINT OF BEING THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE LEAVING SAID RIGHT OF WAY OF SALEM ROAD AND RUNNING THENCE SOUTH 39 DEGREES 19 MINUTES 11 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 217.24 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE RUNNING NORTH 57 DEGREES 42 MINUTES 38 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 145.42 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE RUNNING NORTH 39 DEGREES 22 MINUTES 45 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 217.00 FEET TO A POINT; LOCATED ON THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY OF SAID SALEM ROAD; THENCE RUNNING SOUTH 57 DEGREES 48 MINUTES 59 SECONDS EAST A DISTANCE OF 145.22 FEET TO A POINT BEING THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. Note For Informational Purposes Only: Situs Address: 5651 Salem Road, Covington, GA 30016 Map/Parcel #: 0028000000702000 JD October 6, 2026 Our file no. 26-21828GA 26-21828GA #er 6, 2026 Our file no. 26-21828GA 26-21828GA 9:12,19,26,10:3,2026