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080807-01 NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER GEORGIA, EARLY COUNTY

THIS LAW FIRM IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by George A. Gray, Jr. to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., dated July 9, 2004, recorded in Deed Book 260, Page 547, Early County, Georgia Records, conveying the afterdescribed property to secure a Note in the original principal amount of EIGHTY-SIX THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED AND 0/100 DOLLARS ($86,500.00), 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 Early County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in September, 2007, the following described property:

All that tract or parcel of land containing .461 acres, more or less, located in the City of Blakley in Land Lot 167 in the 28th Land District of Early County, Georgia, and more particularly described as follows: beginning at the intersection of the south margin of the sidewalk line of River Street with the west margin of the sidewalk line of Robinson Avenue in the City of Blakely in Land Lot 167 in the 28th Land District of Early County, Georgia, t hence run south 01 degree 49 minutes east the distance of 184.7 feet; thence run south 86 degrees 29 minutes west the distance of 107.30 feet; thence run north 02 degrees 21 minutes west the distance of 186.6 feet; thence run north 87 degrees 30 minutes east the distance of 109 feet to the Point of Beginning. A plat of said parcel of land made by Grady Lodge Holman, dated July 19, 1985, is recorded in Deed Book 135, Page 63, Early County, Georgia Deed Records, which plat and the record thereof are by reference incorporated in this description.

Said property is the same property conveyed from Winifred A. Felder to William Mobley Howell and Joanna T. Howell by a Warranty Deed dated June 21, 1985 and recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Early County, Georgia, in Deed Book 148, Pages 326-327, to which specific reference is made.

The debt secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Security Deed. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in Security Deed and by law, including attorneys fees (notice of intent to collect attorneys fees 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), 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.

To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is George A. Gray, Jr. or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 14886 River St, Blakely, Georgia 39823.

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 holder of the security deed.

Mortgage Electronic Registration

Systems, Inc.

as Attorney in Fact for

George A. Gray, Jr. McCalla Raymer, LLC 1544 Old Alabama Road Roswell, Georgia 30076 www.foreclosurehotline.net MR/lc 9/4/07 Our file no. 5241907-FT4

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080807-02 NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER COUNTY OF EARLY STATE OF GEORGIA

Because of a default in the payment of the indebtedness secured by a Security Deed executed by Bobby Gene Holloway and Chloe E. Holloway to National Mortgage Corporation dated August 6, 1997, and recorded in Deed Book 214, Page 25, Early County Records, said Security Deed having been last sold, assigned, transferred and conveyed to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for the registered holders of GSAMP Trust 2005-SEA1, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-SEA1, by Assignment securing a Note in the original principal amount of $29,750.00, the holder thereof pursuant to said Deed and Note thereby secured has declared the entire amount of said indebtedness due and payable and, pursuant to the power of sale contained in said Deed, will on the first Tuesday, September 4, 2007, during the legal hours of sale, before the Courthouse door in said County, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, the property described in said Deed, to-wit:

All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 228 in the 26th Land District of Early County, Georgia, being more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the point where the North right-of-way margin of Highway 273 intersects with the East line of the West One-Half of Land Lot 228; and run thence South 88 degrees 26 minutes West along the North rightof way of Highway 273 a distance of 418.00 feet to a point marked by an iron pin; and run thence North 209.00 feet to a point marked by an iron pin; and run thence North 88 degrees 26 minutes East 418.00 feet to a point marked by an iron pin; and run thence South 209.00 feet to the point of beginning.

Said property is known as Route 1 Box 570, Jakin, GA 31761, together with all fixtures and personal property attached to and constituting a part of said property, if any.

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 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 holder of the security deed.

Notice has been given of intention to collect attorney's fees in accordance with the terms of the Note secured by said Deed.

Said property will be sold as the property of Bobby Gene Holloway and Chloe E. Holloway, the property, to the best information, knowledge and belief of the undersigned, being presently in the possession of Bobby Jean Holloway and Holloway, Chloe E. Holloway , and the proceeds of said sale will be applied to the payment of said indebtedness and all the expenses of said sale, including attorney's fees, all as provided in said Deed, and the balance, if any, will be distributed as provided by law.

Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for the registered

holders of GSAMP Trust 2005-SEA1,

Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates,

Series 2005-SEA1 as Attorney-in-Fact

for Bobby Gene Holloway and Chloe E.

Holloway File no. 06-3870 L. J. SWERTFEGER, JR. SHAPIRO & SWERTFEGER, LLP* Attorneys and Counselors at Law 2872 Woodcock Boulevard, Suite 100 Atlanta, GA 30341 (770) 220-2730/CL www.swertfeger.net

*THE LAW FIRM IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

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081507-01

INVITATION TO BID

SOUTHERN CHAMPION CONSTRUCTION, INC., an EOE, is soliciting quotes from M/WBE subcontractors and suppliers for site preparation, earthwork, trench excavation & backfill, erosion control, pipeline, landscape, grading & fencing contractors, concrete forms and cast-in-place concrete, masonry subcontractors, structural & misc. metals, carpentry, roof subcontractors, steel doors & frames, glass & glazing contractors, ceramic tile, acoustical ceilings, flooring & coatings, fire extinguishers, toilet & bath accessories, equipment suppliers, pre-engineered metal & FRP buildings, portable davit crane systems, piping & valve suppliers, HVAC, electrical and instrumentation contractor work involved with City of Arlington, GA. - Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements which bids Sept. 4, 2007 @ 2:00 P.M.

If interested CONTACT: Southern Champion Construction, Inc., 1939B Parker Court, Stone Mountain, GA 30087, Phone: (770) 736-9222 FAX: (770) 736-3373 by Friday, August 31, 2007 by 2:00 P.M.

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080807-03 NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER STATE OF GEORGIA, COUNTY OF EARLY

Because of default in the payment of the indebtedness secured by the Notes and Deed to Secure Debt from H. E. McDOWELL AND CONNIE S. McDOWELL to MERCHANTS AND FARMERS BANK, ITS HEIRS, SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, dated June 1, 2005 and recorded in Deed Book 266, Page 429, in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Early County, Georgia, the holder thereof, pursuant to the Deed and Notes thereby secured, has declared the entire amount of said indebtedness due and payable.

Pursuant to the power of sale contained in said Notes, will on the first Tuesday in September, 2007, during the legal hours of sale, before the Courthouse door in said County sell at public outcry to the highest bidder in cash, the property described in said Deed to Secure Debt, to-wit:

TRACT I: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot No. 255 in the 6th Land District of Early County, Georgia, and within the City of Damascus and being more particularly described as "MARY ALICE PITTMAN' on that certain plat of survey of Earl Thursby, RLS No. 1732, entitled "MICKEY'S LIQUORS" dated April 4, 1994 and recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Early County, Georgia, in Deed Book 192, at Page 134, which plat and description are incorporated herein. Said tract fronts 40.00 feet on the south side of E. Main Street and extends back in uniform width 110.00 feet.

TRACT II: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot No. 255 in the 6th Land District of Early County, Georgia, and within the City of Damascus and being more particularly described as "MCDOWELL LANDS"on that certain plat of survey of Earl Thursby, RLS No. 1732, entitled "MICKEY'S LIQUORS" dated April 4, 1994 and recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Early County, Georgia, in Deed Book 192, at Page 134, which plat and description are incorporated herein. Said tract fronts 70.00 feet on the south side of E. Main Street and extends back in uniform width 110.00 feet.

The sale will be held subject to all unpaid taxes, assessments, mineral and oil rights, easements and restrictions of record.

Notice has been given of intention to collect attorney's fees in accordance with the terms of the Notes.

Said property will be sold as the property of H. E. McDOWELL AND CONNIE S. McDOWELL, the property to the best information, knowledge and belief of the undersigned, being presently in his possession. The proceeds of said sale will, be applied to the payment of said indebtedness and all the expenses of said sale, including attorney's fees, all as provided in said Security 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 holder of the security deed.

This the 2nd day of August, 2007. MERCHANTS AND FARMERS BANK

THROUGH ITS SUCCESSOR AMERIS BANK, AS ATTORNEY IN

FACT FOR H. E. McDOWELL AND

CONNIE S. McDOWELL DAVID M. WOLFSON, P.C. Attorney at Law 1010 Williams Street Valdosta, GA 31601 (229) 257-0080 State Bar No: 773395

This law firm is acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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080807-04 NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER STATE OF GEORGIA, COUNTY OF EARLY

Because of default in the payment of the indebtedness secured by the Notes and Deed to Secure Debt from H. E. McDOWELL AND CONNIE S. McDOWELL to MERCHANTS AND FARMERS BANK, ITS HEIRS, SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, dated June 1, 2005 and recorded in Deed Book 266, Page 433, in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Early County, Georgia, the holder thereof, pursuant to the Deed and Notes thereby secured, has declared the entire amount of said indebtedness due and payable.

Pursuant to the power of sale contained in said Notes, will on the first Tuesday in September, 2007, during the legal hours of sale, before the Courthouse door in said County sell at public outcry to the highest bidder in cash, the property described in said Deed to Secure Debt, to-wit:

A parcel of land with a dwelling and other improvements thereon, part of lot of Land No. 255 in the 6th Land District of Early County, Georgia, and being in Block ten (10) of the town of Damascus. Said parcel of land fronts on the north side of Marion Street a distance of 70 feet and extends north in the shape of a rectangle a distance of 170 feet. Said parcel of land is known as the Grady I. George Place and is the same land conveyed to Charles Clyde Campbell and Florence E. Campbell by Grady I. George by deed dated December 11, 1961, and recorded in Deed Book 77, Page 535, Early County Deed Records, which deed is incorporated herein in aid of this description.

The sale will be held subject to all unpaid taxes, assessments, mineral and oil rights, easements and restrictions of record.

Notice has been given of intention to collect attorney's fees in accordance with the terms of the Notes.

Said property will be sold as the property of H. E. McDOWELL AND CONNIE S. McDOWELL, the property to the best information, knowledge and belief of the undersigned, being presently in his possession. The proceeds of said sale will, be applied to the payment of said indebtedness and all the expenses of said sale, including attorney's fees, all as provided in said Security 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 holder of the security deed.

This the 2nd day of August, 2007. MERCHANTS AND FARMERS BANK

THROUGH ITS SUCCESSOR AMERIS BANK, AS ATTORNEY IN

FACT FOR H. E. McDOWELL AND

CONNIE S. McDOWELL DAVID M. WOLFSON, P.C. Attorney at Law 1010 Williams Street Valdosta, GA 31601 (229) 257-0080 State Bar No: 773395

This law firm is acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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080807-05

NOTICE GEORGIA, EARLY COUNTY TO ALL THE DEBTORS AND CREDITORS OF JERRY LYNDON DEMOTT, JR. DECEASED:

All creditors of the estate of JERRY LYNDON DEMOTT, JR., Deceased, late of Early County, Georgia, are hereby notified to render their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment to me.

This 6th day of August, 2007.

/s/ Monica Elizabeth Demott

Monica Elizabeth Demott Administratrix of the Estate of Jerry

Lyndon Demott, Jr.

3209 Preserve Trails Blvd. Panama City Beach, FL32408

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082907-01

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Separate sealed bids will be received by Early County Board of Commissioners at the County Administration Office, 17 McDonald Street, Blakely, Georgia, 39823 until 2:00 p.m. EDST September 17, 2007 for the Early County Community Health Center, Early County Commission, CDBG No. 06P-Y-049-1-3207, Blakely, Georgia, at which time and place they will be publicly opened and read.

A cashier's check or bid bond payable to Early County Board of Commissioners in an amount not less than five (5) percent of the amount of the bid, must accompany the bidder's proposal. Performance and Payment Bonds and evidence of insurance required in the bid documents will be required at the signing of the Contract.

Drawings and specifications may be examined at the office of Early County Board of Commissioners, County Administrative Office, 17 McDonald Street, Blakely, Georgia, 39823 and the Office of Polyengineering, Inc., 1935 Headland Avenue, Dothan, Alabama, 36303.

Bid documents may be obtained from the Engineer upon deposit of $125.00 per set (non-refundable).

Bids must be submitted on proposal forms furnished by the Engineer or copies thereof. All bidders must be licensed under the provisions of Title 36, Official Code of Georgia, annotated, and must how evidence of license before bidding or bid will not be received or considered by the Owner; the bidder shall show such evidence by clearly displaying his or her current license number on the outside of the sealed envelope in which the proposal is delivered. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bid and to waive technical errors, if, in the Owner's judgment, the best interests of the Owner will thereby be promoted.

Early County Board of

Commissioners (Awarding Authority)

Polyengineering, Inc.

(Engineer)

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080807-06

NOTICE STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF EARLY TO ALL DEBTORS AND CREDITORS OF JOHN IVEY COOPER:

All debtors and creditors of JOHN IVEY COOPER, deceased, late of said county, are hereby notified to render an account of their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment to me.

This 1st day of August, 2007.

/s/ Ben D. Cooper

BEN D. COOPER

Administrator With Will Annexed of the Estate of JOHN IVEY COOPER,

Deceased

c/o Thomas H. Baxley

Attorney at Law 12837 Magnolia Street

P.O. Box 670

Blakely, Georgia 39823

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080807-07

NOTICE STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF EARLY TO ALL DEBTORS AND CREDITORS OF JUANITA H. COOPER:

All debtors and creditors of JUANITA H. COOPER, deceased, late of said county, are hereby notified to render an account of their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment to me.

This 1st day of August, 2007.

/s/ Ben D. Cooper

BEN D. COOPER

Administrator of the Estate of JOHN IVEY COOPER, Deceased

c/o Thomas H. Baxley

Attorney at Law 12837 Magnolia Street

P.O. Box 670

Blakely, Georgia 39823

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081507-04

NOTICE PROBATE COURT OF EARLY COUNTY Re: PETITION OF TONY ROGERS FOR DISCHARGE AS EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF T.P. SHEPHERD, DECEASED TO: All and singular the heirs of said decedent, the beneficiaries under the purported will, and to whom it may concern:

This is to notify you to file objection, if there is any, to the above-referenced petition, in this Court on or before August 27, 2007.

BE NOTIFIED FURTHER: All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections. If any objections are filed, a hearing will be scheduled at a later date. If no objections are filed, the petition may be granted without a hearing. WITNESS, the Honorable Tonya

Holley, Judge

BY: /s/ Tonya Holley CLERK, PROBATE COURT OF

EARLY COUNTY

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082207-01

NOTICE STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF EARLY TO ALL DEBTORS AND CREDITORS OF ANNA MAE WILLIAMS:

All debtors and creditors of ANNA MAE WILLIAMS, deceased, late of Delaware County, Pennsylvania, owning property in Early County, Georgia, are hereby notified to render an account of their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment to me.

This 15th day of August, 2007.

/s/ James Edward Russell, Jr.

JAMES EDWARD RUSSELL, JR.

Executor of the Estate of ANNA MAE WILLIAMS, Deceased

c/o Thomas H. Baxley

Attorney at Law 12837 Magnolia Street

P.O. Box 670

Blakely, Georgia 39823

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082207-02

NOTICE PROBATE COURT OF EARLY COUNTY RE: PETITION OF Doris Daniels TO PROBATE IN SOLEMN FORM THE WILL OF Marvin Daniels, DECEASED, UPON WHICH AN ORDER FOR SERVICE WAS GRANTED BY THIS COURT ON August 15, 2007. TO: Marvin Daniels, Jr., Marvin Daniels, Jr., and David Keith Daniels, all interested parties and all and singular the heirs of said decedent, and to whom it may concern:

This is to notify you to file objection, if there is any, to the above referenced petition, in this Court on or before September 24, 2007.

BE NOTIFIED FURTHER: All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections. All pleadings/objections must be signed before a notary public or before a probate court clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your pleadings/ objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact probate court personnel at the following address/telephone number for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed, a hearing will be scheduled at a later date. If no objections are filed, the petition may be granted without a hearing.

This 15th day of August, 2007.

/s/ Tonya Holley

PROBATE JUDGE

By: /s/ Robin M. Altman CLERK OF THE PROBATE COURT

111 Court Square, Suite D

Blakely, GA 39823

229-723-3454

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082907-03

NOTICE STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF EARLY TO ALL DEBTORS AND CREDITORS OF EMMA NEAL LAND HALL:

All debtors and creditors of EMMA NEAL LAND HALL, deceased, late of said county, are hereby notified to render an account of their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment to me.

This 21st day of August, 2007.

/s/ Thomas Porter Hall

THOMAS PORTER HALL

Executor of the Estate of EMMA NEAL LAND HALL, Deceased

c/o Thomas H. Baxley

Attorney at Law 12837 Magnolia Street

P.O. Box 670 Blakely, Georgia 39823

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082207-03

NOTICE GEORGIA,EARLY COUNTY PROBATE COURT TO: Whom it May Concern

Carolyn E. Dozier has petitioned to be appointed Administrator of the estate of Brandon W. Dozier, deceased, of said County. The petitioner has also applied for waiver of bond and/or grant of certain powers contained in O.C.G.A. §53-12-232. All interested parties are hereby notified to show cause why said petition should not be granted. All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections, and must be filed with the court on or before September 24, 2007. All pleadings/objections must be signed before a notary public or before a probate court clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your pleadings/objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact probate court personnel at the following address/telephone number for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed, a hearing will be scheduled at a later date. If no objections are filed, the petition may be granted without a hearing.

/s/ Tonya Holley

PROBATE JUDGE

By: /s/ Robin M. Altman PROBATE CLERK/DEPUTY CLERK

111 Court Square, Suite D

Blakely, GA 39823

229-723-3454

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082907-02

NOTICE STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF EARLY TO ALL DEBTORS AND CREDITORS OF CORA LEE JOHNSON CLEVELAND:

All debtors and creditors of CORA LEE JOHNSON CLEVELAND, deceased, late of said county, are hereby notified to render an account of their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment to me.

This 21st day of August, 2007.

/s/ William Hansford Cleveland, Sr. WILLIAM HANSFORD CLEVELAND,

SR.

Executor of the Estate of CORA LEE JOHNSON CLEVELAND,

Deceased

c/o Thomas H. Baxley

Attorney at Law 12837 Magnolia Street

P.O. Box 670

Blakely, Georgia 39823

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082907-04

NOTICE

(For Discharge Soley from Office) PROBATE COURT OF EARLY COUNTY RE: PETITION OF Shereda Henry FOR DISCHARGE FROM OFFICE AS Administrator OF THE ESTATE OF George Hammonds, Deceased. TO: Whom it May Concern:

This is to notify you to file objection, if there is any, to the above referenced petition, in this Court on or before September 10, 2007. All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections. All pleadings/objections must be signed before a notary public or before a probate court clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your pleadings/objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact probate court personnel at the following address/telephone number for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed, a hearing will be scheduled at a later date. If no objections are filed, the petition may be granted without a hearing.

This 15th day of August, 2007.

/s/ Tonya Holley

PROBATE JUDGE

By: /s/ Robin M. Altman PROBATE CHIEF CLERK/DEPUTY

CLERK 111 Court Square, Suite D

Blakely, GA 39823

229-723-3454

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