4918 Ozment Ridge Ct

420-187168 08/06/2026, 08/13/2026, 08/20/2026, 08/27/2026, 9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24, 10/1NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWERSTATE OF GEORGIADEKALB COUNTYUnder and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by, Richard L Middlebrook, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as grantee, as nominee for Guaranteed Rate Affinity, LLC, its successors and assigns, dated 12/30/2022, and recorded on 1/3/2023, as Instrument No. 2023000074, in Book 30718, Page 104, DeKalb County, Georgia Records, as last assigned to as last assignment to Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC by assignment recorded 5/14/2026 as Instrument No. in book 32592, Page 647, conveying the after described property securing the payment of a Note in the amount of $245,370.00 with interest thereon as set forth therein.NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Security Deed by the Holder, and by virtue of the power of sale and authority vested in it, will on 10/6/2026 sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash: During the legal hours of sale before the door of the courthouse of DeKalb County, Georgia, the following described property situated in DeKalb County, Georgia, to wit:ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 231 OF THE 11TH DISTRICT OF DEKALB COUNTY, GEORGIA, AND BEING KNOWN AS LOT 128, BLOCK A OF RIVERBEND OVERLOOK SUBDIVISION, UNIT TWO, PHASE TWO, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 128, PAGES 30-36, DEKALB COUNTY RECORDS, SAID PLAT BEING INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE THERETO.Tax Parcel ID: 11 231 01 196Being real property commonly known as 4918 OZMENT RIDGE CT LITHONIA, GA 30038The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the debt and all expenses of this sale including attorney's fees (notice of intent to collect attorney's fees having been given). Said sale will be made subject to the following items which may affect the title to said property: All restrictive covenants, easements and rights-of-way appearing of record, if any; all zoning ordinances; matters which would be disclosed by an accurate survey or by an inspection of the property; all outstanding or unpaid bills and assessments for street improvements, curbing, garbage, water, sewage and public utilities which may be liens upon said property; and any outstanding taxes, assessments and other liens superior to the security deed being foreclosed hereby. To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the above-described property is in the possession of the borrower and/or other persons with the consent and acquiescence of the borrower. Except to the extent that the Holder may bind and obligate Mortgagors to warrant title to the Property under the terms of the Security Deed, conveyance of the Property shall be made without any representations or warranties whatsoever, express or implied. All sales are “as is”, “where is'.The entire purchase price is due and payable at the conclusion of the auction in the form of certified funds. Insufficient funds will not be accepted. Amounts received in excess of the winning bid will be refunded to the successful purchaser. This property is being sold with express reservation that the sale is subject to 1) confirmation and audit of the status of the loan by the holder of the security deed, 2) confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, 3) procedures for rescission of sale under O.C.G.A. Section 9-13-172.1, whereby the Deed Under Power and other foreclosure documents may not be provided until final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan as provided above.Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 44-14-162.2, the name, address and telephone number of the person or entity who shall have full authority to negotiate, amend, or modify all terms of the above-described mortgage is as follows:Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC, 500 N. State College Blvd., Suites 1030, 1300 & 1400 Orange, CA 92868 , Telephone No.: 800-561-4567The foregoing notwithstanding, nothing in O.C.G.A. § 44-14-162.2 shall be construed to require Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC to negotiate, amend, or modify the terms of the Security Deed described herein.Please be advised that the trustee may require entity or trust bidders at this trustee's sale to provide information, documentation and/or certification of the vesting instructions and the data required to be reported pursuant to FinCEN regulations effective for transfers of residential real property to covered transferees on or after March 1, 2026. The required information must be provided to the trustee before a deedunder power will be issued for covered transfers. The Buyer may be required to pay charges associated with the gathering and reporting of information to FinCEN. Additional information regarding these regulations and the required transferee information and certifications can be found at:https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/08/29/2024-19198/anti-money-laundering-regulations-for-residential-real-estate-transfers and https://www.fincen.gov/rre-faqs#D_5Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC as Attorney in Fact for Richard L MiddlebrookFor Foreclosure sale information please contact Vylla Solutions, LLC, P.O. Box 3309, Anaheim, California 92803, Phone: (888) 313-1969TS # ++26-40375 Richard I. Middlebrook++THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.