Notice of Sale Under Power

Notice of Sale Under Power GEORGIA, EMANUEL COUNTY Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Deed to Secure Debt given by RAPHAEL BASS and TABITHA BASS to HODGES VENTURES, LLC, 5067 PAYNES CHAPEL ROAD, MILLEN, GA 30442, dated January 19, 2022, and recorded in Deed Book 619, pages 428-437, Jefferson County, Georgia Records, conveying the after-described property, there will be sold by the undersigned at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the Courthouse door of Jefferson County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in February, 2026, to wit: February 3, 2026, the following described property: All that certain tract or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the 85th G.M. District of Jefferson County, Georgia, containing 1.93 acres, more or less, and being bounded now or formerly as follows: North by lands of Dan Martin; East by lands of George Rachels; South by the right of way of State Route 78; and West by lands of George Rachels. Express reference is hereby made to a map or plat of said lands herein described, prepared by Troy Smith and Associates, Inc., Troy S. Smith, R.L.S. Number 2459, dated September 11, 2021, and recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Jefferson County, Georgia, in Plat Book 00004, page 00515, for better determining the metes and bounds of said lands herein described. Subject, however, to easements of record and to those which may be evidenced by use. This being the same property as conveyed by James Michael Bell to Hodges Ventures, LLC by deed dated November 11, 2021 and recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court in Jefferson County, Georgia, in Deed Book 371, pages 371-372. The property being known as designated as Parcels 044A and 045 on Map B001 in the Office of the Tax Assessors of Jefferson County, Georgia. Said Deed to Secure Debt was executed to secure a Note of even date in the original principal amount of $24,000.00, with interest at the rate specified therein together with all other indebtedness of the borrower to the lender then due or that might thereafter become due, or thereafter become contracted, which was or would be evidenced by a note or notes. The debt secured by said Deed to Secure Debt 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 Deed to Secure Debt. 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 the Deed to Secure Debt and by law, including attorney's fees. Notice of intent to collect attorney's fees has been given, as provided by law. Said property is commonly known as 4860 US Hwy 319, Bartow, GA 30413, together with all fixtures and personal property attached to and constituting a part of said property. To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the subject property is: RAPHAEL BASS and TABITHA BASS, or tenant or tenants. Said property will be sold subject to (a) any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), (b) any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, and (c) all matters of record superior to the Deed to Secure Debt first set out above, including, but not limited to, assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, easements, restrictions, and covenants, etc. The sale will be conducted subject to (1) confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code; (2) O.C.G.A. Section 9-13-172.1; and (3) final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the security deed. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 9-13-172.1, which allows for certain procedures regarding the rescission of judicial and nonjudicial sales in the State of Georgia, 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 in the preceding paragraph. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 44-14-162.2, the entity that has full authority to negotiate, amend and modify all terms of the mortgage with the debtor is: RETHA HODGES, HODGES VENTURES, LLC, 5067 Paynes Chapel Road, Millen, GA 30442. The foregoing notwithstanding, nothing in O.C.G.A. Section 44-14-162.2 shall be construed to require the secured creditor to negotiate, amend, or modify the terms of the Deed to Secure Debt described herein. This sale is conducted on behalf of the secured creditor under the power of sale granted in the aforementioned security instrument, specifically being Retha Hodges, Hodges Ventures, LLC, as Attorney in Fact for Raphael Bass and Tabitha Bass, 5067 Paynes Chapel Road, Millen, GA 30442. Jerry N. Cadle, P.C. Morgan M. Boulineau Attorney P.O. Box 68 Swainsboro, GA 30401 THIS LAW FIRM IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTMEPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. January 8, 15, 22, 29 2026 LGSC0431368