NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER STATE OF GEORGIA, COUNTY OF RICHMOND By virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Security Deed from MARK CARR, JR. to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER, LLC DBA VETERANS UNITED HOME LOANS, dated July 16, 2021, and recorded, on August 5, 2021, in Deed Book 1794, at Page 2628, in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Richmond County, Georgia, said Security Deed having been given to secure a Note of even date, in the original principal amount of Two Hundred Fifty-Four Thousand, Seven Hundred Eighty-Seven and no/100 Dollars ($254,787.00), with interest thereon as provided therein, as last transferred to PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC, recorded in Deed Book 1992, at Page 593, in aforesaid records, will be sold at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the courthouse door of Richmond County, Georgia, or at such place as has or may be lawfully designated as an alternative location, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in April, 2026, all property described in said Security Deed including but not limited to the following described property: ALL THAT LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND, WITH IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE STATE OF GEORGIA, COUNTY OF RICHMOND, BEING SHOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT 10, GOVERNORS PLACE, PHASE I, ON A PLAT THEREOF PREPARED BY JACHENS LAND SURVEYING, INC. AND RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT OF RICHMOND COUNTY , GEORGIA, IN PLAT BOOK 13, PAGES 644-646; REFERENCE BEING HEREBY MADE TO SAID PLAT FOR A MORE COMPLETE AND ACCURATE DESCRIPTION OF SAID PROPERTY, ITS METES, BOUNDS AND LOCATION. Said property may more commonly be known as 3896 Harper Franklin Ave, Augusta, GA 30909. The debt secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, non-payment of the monthly installments on said loan. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given). The individual or entity that has full authority to negotiate, amend and modify all terms of the loan is PennyMac Loan Services, LLC, 3043 Townsgate Rd., Westlake Village, CA 91361; telephone: 818-224-7442. 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: a) zoning ordinances; b) matters which would be disclosed by an accurate survey or by an inspection of the property; c) any outstanding ad valorem taxes, including taxes, which constitute liens upon said property whether or not now due and payable; d) special assessments; e) the right of redemption of any taxing authority; f) all outstanding bills for public utilities which constitute liens upon said property; g) all restrictive covenants, easements, rights-of-way and any other matters of record superior to said Security Deed. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the owners and party in possession of the property are Mark Carr, Jr. and/or tenant(s). The sale will be conducted subject to 1) confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy code and 2) final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Security Deed. PennyMac Loan Services, LLC. as Attorney-in-Fact for Mark Carr, Jr. Contact: Padgett Law Group: 6267 Old Water Oak Road, Suite 203, Tallahassee, FL 32312; (850) 422- 2520 26-001809 Ad Run Dates: 03/13/2026, 03/20/2026, 03/27/2026, 04/03/2026