NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER GEORGIA, CHATHAM COUNTY By virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Security Deed from GARY D HERNDON and MARY HERNDON to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS INC. AS GRANTEE, AS NOMINEE FOR VILLAGE CAPITAL & INVESTMENT LLC, dated November 20, 2024, recorded December 6, 2024, in Deed Book 3543, Page 604-623, Chatham County, Georgia Records, said Security Deed having been given to secure a Note of even date in the original principal amount of Three Hundred Eleven Thousand Six Hundred Twenty-Eight and 00/100 dollars ($311,628.00), with interest thereon as provided for therein, said Security Deed having been last sold, assigned and transferred to VILLAGE CAPITAL & INVESTMENT LLC, there will be sold at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash at the Chatham County Courthouse, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in March, 2026, all property described in said Security Deed including but not limited to the following described property:   ALL THAT CERTAIN LOT, TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE COUNTY OF CHATHAM, STATE OF GEORGIA AND BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT 4, MISTWOODE SUBDIVISION, AS SHOWN ON A MAP OR PLAN OF SAID SUBDIVISION RECORDED IN THE CLERK'S OFFICE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT OF CHATHAM COUNTY, GEORGIA IN SUBDIVISION MAP BOOK 9-S, FOLIO 56. SAID MAP OR PLAN IS HEREBY INCORPORATED INTO THIS DESCRIPTION BY REFERENCE AND MADE A PART HEREOF TO BETTER DETERMINE THE METES, BOUNDS, COURSES AND DISTANCES OF THE PROPERTY HEREIN CONVEYED.PARCEL ID: 10501 02004COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 5 CANDLEBERRY COURT, SAVANNAH, GA 31406   Said legal description being controlling, however the property is more commonly known as 5 CANDLEBERRY CT, SAVANNAH, GA 31406. The indebtedness secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of default under the terms of said Security Deed. The indebtedness remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same, all expenses of the sale, including attorneys’ fees (notice to collect same having been given) and all other payments provided for under the terms of the Security Deed. 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 also be subject to the following items which may affect the title: 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; matters which would be disclosed by an accurate survey or by an inspection of the property; all zoning ordinances; assessments; liens; encumbrances; restrictions; covenants, and any other matters of record superior to said Security Deed. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the owner and party in possession of the property is GARY D HERNDON, MARY HERNDON, or tenants(s). 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. The entity having full authority to negotiate, amend and modify all terms of the loan (although not required by law to do so) is: Village Capital & Investment, LLC, Loss Mitigation Dept., 2460 Paseo Verde Parkway Suite 110, Henderson, NV 89074, Telephone Number: 1-800-919-0068. Nothing in O.C.G.A. Section 44-14-162.2 shall be construed to require a secured creditor to negotiate, amend, or modify the terms of the mortgage instrument. VILLAGE CAPITAL & INVESTMENT LLC as Attorney in Fact for GARY D HERNDON, MARY HERNDON THE BELOW LAW FIRM MAY BE HELD TO BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, UNDER FEDERAL LAW. IF SO, ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Attorney Contact: Rubin Lublin, LLC 3145 Avalon Ridge Place, Suite 100, Peachtree Corners, GA 30071 Telephone Number: (877) 813-0992 Case No. VCI-25-05534-1 Ad Run Dates 02/05/2026, 02/12/2026, 02/19/2026, 02/26/2026 rlselaw.com/property-listing