Legals

Legals September 24th 2026

NOTICE OF PETITION TO CHANGE NAME In the Superior Court of Paulding County State of Georgia Civil Action File No. 26-CV-3058-P4 In Re: Percyllia Guimaraes Silva and Vivian Guimaraes Silva, Minor Child Georgia, Paulding County

NOTICE is hereby given that Percyllia Guimaraes Silva, the undersigned, filed petition to the Superior Court of Paulding County, Georgia on the 16 day of September, 2026, praying for change in the name of minor child from Vivian Guimaraes Silva to Vivian Guimaraes Clemente.

NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to law to any interested or affected party to appear in said Court and to file objections to such name change. Objections must be filed with said Court within thirty days of the filing of said Petition. This 16 day of September, 2026. Percyllia Guimaraes Silva, Petitioner, pro se Sheila Butler, Clerk Paulding County Clerk of Superior Ct. (4tSept24)

NOTICE OF PETITION TO CHANGE NAME In the Superior Court of Paulding County State of Georgia Civil Action File No. 26-CV-003072-P4 In Re: Joan Michele Gibel Georgia, Paulding County

NOTICE is hereby given that Joan Michele Gibel, the undersigned, filed petition to the Superior Court of Paulding County, Georgia on the 14 day of September, 2026, praying for change in the name of petitioner from Joan Michele Gibel to Mickie J. (Jennings) Gibel.

NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to law to any interested or affected party to appear in said Court and to file objections to such name change. Objections must be filed with said Court within thirty days of the filing of said Petition. This 14 day of September, 2026. Joan Michele Gibel, Petitioner Sheila Butler, Clerk Paulding County Clerk of Superior Ct. (4tSept24)

NOTICE OF PETITION TO CHANGE NAME In the Superior Court of Paulding County State of Georgia Civil Action File No. 26-CV-003066-P3 In Re: Bonnie Elaine Noblet Mims Georgia, Paulding County

NOTICE is hereby given that Bonnie Elaine Noblet Mims, the undersigned, filed petition to the Superior Court of Paulding County, Georgia on the 16 day of September, 2026, praying for change in the name of petitioner from Bonnie Elaine Noblet Mims to Elaine Noblet Mims.

NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to law to any interested or affected party to appear in said Court and to file objections to such name change. Objections must be filed with said Court within thirty days of the filing of said Petition. This 16 day of September, 2026. Bonnie Elaine Noblet Mims, Petitioner Sheila Butler, Clerk Paulding County Clerk of Superior Ct. (4tSept24)

NOTICE OF PETITION TO CHANGE NAME In the Superior Court of Paulding County State of Georgia Civil Action File No. 26-CV-003097-P4 In Re: Emma Mae Dover Georgia, Paulding County

NOTICE is hereby given that Emma Mae Dover, the undersigned, filed petition to the Superior Court of Paulding County, Georgia on the 17 day of September, 2026, praying for change in the name of petitioner from Emma Mae Dover to Emma Mae Martin.

NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to law to any interested or affected party to appear in said Court and to file objections to such name change. Objections must be filed with said Court within thirty days of the filing of said Petition. This 17 day of September, 2026. Emma Mae Dover, Petitioner Sheila Butler, Clerk Paulding County Clerk of Superior Ct. (4tSept24)

NOTICE OF PETITION TO CHANGE NAME In the Superior Court of Paulding County State of Georgia Civil Action File No. 26-CV-003105-P3 In Re: Corey Bret Dover Georgia, Paulding County

NOTICE is hereby given that Corey Bret Dover, the undersigned, filed petition to the Superior Court of Paulding County, Georgia on the 17 day of September, 2026, praying for change in the name of petitioner from Corey Bret Dover to Corey Bret Martin.

NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to law to any interested or affected party to appear in said Court and to file objections to such name change. Objections must be filed with said Court within thirty days of the filing of said Petition. This 17 day of September, 2026. Corey Bret Dover, Petitioner Sheila Butler, Clerk Paulding County Clerk of Superior Ct. (4tSept24)

NOTICE to Debtors and Creditors State of Georgia, County of Paulding. All debtors and creditors of the estate of Herbert Lonzie Griffin, Sr., deceased, late of Paulding County, Georgia, are hereby notified to render in their demands to the below named person(s) according to law. This 16 day of September, 2026. Ana Marcela Rountree, Administrator Rountree Law Firm 27 Courthouse Square, Dallas, GA 30132 (4tSept24)

NOTICE to Debtors and Creditors State of Georgia, County of Paulding. All debtors and creditors of the estate of Janet Ann Collinson, deceased, late of Paulding County, Georgia, are hereby notified to render in their demands to the below named person(s) according to law. This 21 day of September, 2026. Evelyn Andritsch, Administrator of the Estate of Janet Ann Collinson 54 Legends Creek Way Douglasville, GA 30134 (4tSept24)

APPLICATION TO REGISTER A BUSINESS TO BE CONDUCTED UNDER TRADE NAME, PARTNERSHIP OR OTHERS STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF PAULDING The undersigned does hereby certify 311 Concepts, LLC is conducting a business at 61 Pinehurst Way, in the City of Temple, County of Paulding in the State of Georgia, under the name of KAIA AND GENO STUDIOS and that the nature of the business is Book Publishing and the name and addresses of the persons, firms or partnerships owning and carrying on said trade or business are: Andre L. McDow Subscribed and Sworn to before me this 15 day of September, 2026. L J Jennings Notary Public Filed in office this 15 day of September, 2026. L J Jennings, Deputy Clerk Superior Court, Paulding County, GA. (2tSept24)

NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF PAULDING COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA IN RE: ESTATE OF WILLIAM EDWARD SHUGARMAN, DECEASED ESTATE NO. 2026-356 IN RE: The Petition to Probate Will (and Codicil(s)) in Solemn Form in the above referenced estate having been duly filed. TO: MICHAEL EDWARD SHUGARMAN and TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, This is to notify you to file objection, if there is any, to the petition to probate will in solemn form, in this Court on or before October 26, 2026. BE NOTIFIED FURTHER: All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections. All objections should be sworn to before a notary public or before a probate court clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact probate court personnel 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. Judge Angela Jackson Paulding County Probate Court By: Amber Guy Clerk of the Probate Court 280 Constitution Blvd. Room 2009 Dallas, Georgia 770-443-7541 (4tSept24)

NOTICE OF PETITION TO CHANGE NAME IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF PAULDING COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA IN RE: SOPHIA GRACE VARI, a minor child PETITION OF SABRINA SANDOVAL CIVIL ACTION FILE NO.: 26-CV-003076-P4 GEORGIA, PAULDING COUNTY

NOTICE is hereby given that Sabrina Sandoval filed a Petition for Name Change ni the Superior Court of Paulding County on September 16, 2026, praying for a change ni the name of her minor daughter, from Sophia Grace Vari to Sophia Grace Sandoval.

NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to law to any interested or affected party to appear in the Superior Court of Paulding County and to file an objection to the name change. Objections must be filed with the Superior Court of Paulding County within thirty days of the Petition for Name Change. Respectfully submitted, MARTIN ENRIQUE VALBUENA, PC.. Martin Enrique Valbuena Georgia State Bar No.: 723164 Attorney for Petitioner 113 Village Walk, Ste. B Dallas, Georgia 30132 (770) 443-2204 (4tSept24)

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Dickman, George 66 YOA W/M 2016 Cleburne Parkway, Powder Springs, GA 30127 Convicted of Child Molestation Year of Conviction 2007

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Curlin, Charles 59 YOA W/M 2016 Cleburne Parkway, Powder Springs, GA 30127 Convicted of Child Molestation Year of Conviction 2001

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Stephens, Johnny Dewayne 56 YOA W/M 2016 Cleburne Parkway, Powder Springs, GA 30127 Convicted of Aggravated Sexual Battery Year of Conviction 1995

NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF PAULDING COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA IN RE: ESTATE OF BUNG JO VERRET, DECEASED ESTATE NO. 2026-359 IN RE: The Petition to Probate Will (and Codicil(s)) in Solemn Form in the above-referenced estate TO: Unknown Heirs for the Estate of Bung Jo Verret This is to notify you to file objection, if there is any, to the petition to probate will in solemn form, in this Court on or before October 19, 2026. BE NOTIFIED FURTHER: All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections. All objections should be sworn to before a notary public or before a probate court clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact probate court personnel for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed, a hearing will be at a later date. If no objections are filed, the petition may be granted without a hearing. Angela Jackson Judge of the Probate Court By: MacKenzie Grant Clerk of the Probate Court Paulding County Probate Court 280 Constitution Blvd., Room 2009 Dallas, Ga 30132 770-443-7541 (4tSept24)

LEGAL NOTICE The Paulding County Planning Commission and the Paulding County Board of Commissioners will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2026, at 2:00 P.M., on the following applications. The recommendations will be forwarded to the Paulding County Board of Commissioners (unless otherwise noted) for their next regularly scheduled meeting to be held on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. The meetings of the Paulding County Planning Commission and the Paulding County Board of Commissioners will be held at the Watson Government Complex, 240 Constitution Boulevard, Dallas, Georgia, in the Administration Building on the second floor. 2026-05-SUP: Application by THE TOWERS, LLC (VERTICAL BRIDGE) requesting a Special Use Permit on 17.88 acres of R-2 (Suburban Residential District) for the proposed construction of a 175ft tall monopole tower with a 10ft lightning rod. Property is located in Land Lot 1329; District 19; Section 2. South of Pine Valley Rd; west of Brownsville Rd [2433 Brownsville Rd]. POST 3. 2026-06-SUP: Application by RICHARD NUNNALLY requesting a Special Use Permit on 3.71 acres of B-2 (Highway Business District) for the relocation and operation of a tattoo shop. Property is located in Land Lot 145; District 19; Section 2; south corner intersection of East Paulding Drive and Charles Hardy Pkwy [4088 Charles Hardy Pkwy]. POST 1. 2026-07-SPSA: Application by JERRY L. JOHNSON, PE / PERSPECTIVE ENGINEERING INC., requesting an amendment to previously approved site plan [2022-22-Z] to allow a reduction of the front building setback of all lots from 30ft to 20ft. Property is located in Land Lots 543 & 543; District 3; Section 2; south of Seven Hills Connector and west of Dallas Acworth Hwy (SR 381). POST 1. 2026-07-SUP: Application by PRIME TOWER DEVELOPMENT LLC (JOHN BEHNKE) requesting a Special Use Permit on 2.54 acres of B-1 (General Business District) for the proposed installation of a 185ft (AGL) above-ground level monopole tower. Property is located in Land Lot 330; District 1; Section 3; at the corner intersection of Ridge Rd, Bob Hunton Rd. and Cohran Store Rd. [2874 Ridge Rd.]. POST 2. 2026-11-Z: Application by REALTYLINK ATLANTA, LLC requesting to rezone 7.78 acres of R-2 (Suburban Residential District) to B-1 (General Business District) for a proposed grocery retail store and a restaurant. Property is located in Land Lot 753 & 754; District 3; Section 3; south of Dallas Acworth Hwy, Cedarcrest Rd. and Hiram Acworth Hwy intersection. POST 1. (2tSept24)

PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF PAULDING COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA IN RE: ESTATE OF IAN THOMAS RAINONE, DECEASED ESTATE NO. 2026-423 TO: whom it may concern: Anthony Peter Rainone has petitioned to be appointed administrator(s) of the estate of Ian Thomas Rainone, deceased, of said county. The petitioner has also applied for waiver of bond, waiver of reports, waiver of statements, and/or grant of certain powers contained in O.C.G.A. § 53-12-261. All interested persons 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 October 19, 2026. BE NOTIFIED FURTHER: All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections. All objections should be sworn to before a notary public or before a probate court clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact probate court personnel 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. Judge Angela Jackson Paulding County Probate Court By: Heather Holt Clerk of the Probate Court 280 Constitution Blvd., Room 2009 Dallas, GA 30132 770-443-7541 (4tSept24)

Abandon Motor Vehicle and Contents NOTICE You are hereby Notified, in accordance. OCGA40-11-19(A)(2) That each of the below referenced Vehicles are subject to a lien for the amounts owed. If the lien is foreclosed, the court shall order the sale of the vehicle to satisfy the debt. The vehicles are currently located at: 943 Metromont Rd, Hiram, Ga 30141 The vehicles subject to liens as stated above are identified as: Yr. 2015 Make:Hyundai Model:Sonata Vin. 5NPE24AF0FH178819 Yr. 2009 Make: Lexus Model: IS250 Vin. JTHBK26279S093184 Yr. 2017 Make: Ram Model: 1500 Vin. 1C6RR74T6HS818683 Yr. 2007 Make: Chevrolet Model: Tahoe Vin. 1GNFC13J97J368099 Yr. 2020 Make: TAOM Model: MOPED Vin. L9NTCGPG8L1010937 Yr. 2013 Make:Ford Model: Escape Vin. 1FMCU0F74DUD76104 Anyone with an owership interest, in any of these vehicles should contact the following business immediately: S & S Towing & Recovery, Ltd Ph. # 770-439-8821 (2tSept24)

ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLE PETITION ADVERTISEMENT You are hereby notified, in accordance with O.C.G.A. Section 40-11-19.1, that petitions were filed in the Magistrate Court of PAULDING County to foreclose liens against the vehicles listed below for all amounts owed. If a lien is foreclosed, the Court shall order the sale of the vehicle to satisfy the debt. The present location of the vehicle is: Mr. Tire and Complete Auto, 1603 Douglasville Hwy, Hiram, Ga 30141. Anyone with an ownership interest in a vehicle listed herein may file an answer to the petition on or before: 10/22/2026 Answer forms may be found in the Magistrate Court Clerk’s office located at: 280 Constitution Blvd, #1109, Dallas, Ga 30132. Forms may also be obtained online at www.georgiamagistratecouncil.com Vehicle Make: Toyota Year: 2013 Model: Venza Vehicle ID: 4T3BA3BBXDU040867 Vehicle Make: Kia Year: 2020 Model: Sorento Vehicle ID: 5XYPK4A54LG655092 Vehicle Make: Mercedes Year: 2013 Model: C250 Vehicle ID: WDDGF4HB3DR243285 (2tSept24)

NOTICE OF ADOPTION IN THE SUPERIOR COURT PAULDING COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA IN RE: Petition of IRENE ELOISA SMITH and EUGENE SOLODEAN SMITH, for the Adoption of V.P.N., a minor child Civil Action Adoption No. 26-CA-000031-P4 To: Anthony Nava, putative father of the female child, V.P.N and any unknown biological fathers of the female child V.P.N. You are hereby notified that on June 15, 2026 the above-styled petition for adoption was filed in the Superior Court of Paulding County, Georgia, Civil Action Adoption No. 26-CA-00031-P4, for the adoption of a female child V.P.N born to Alysia Ashley Busher on February 12, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. You are further notified that the foregoing petition states that the putative father of the female child V.P.N. is Anthony Nava. You are hereby advised that a hearing will be held on the 1st day of October 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at the Paulding County Courthouse, Courtroom 4, 280 Constitution Blvd., Dallas, Georgia, before The Honorable Matthew W. Rollins, to determine why the prayers of the petitioners should not be granted. All parental rights you may have with respect to said child will be lost, and you will neither receive

NOTICE, nor be entitled to object to the adoption of said child unless, within (30) days of receipt of this

NOTICE, you: (1) file a petition to legitimate the child pursuant to O.C.G.A. 19-7-22 and/or (2) file with the Clerk of the Superior Court of Cobb County and serve petitioner’s attorney, William R. Pike, at 110 Evans Mill Drive, Suite 402, Dallas, GA 30157, an answer in writing and make known other such objections you may have to the adoption of said child. This 20th day of August 2026. William R. Pike, Attorney for Petitioners 110 Evans Mill Drive, Suite 402 Dallas, GA 30157 (678) 564-0199 (3tSept17)

NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS State of Georgia, County of Paulding. All debtors and creditors of the estate of Patricia Grace Smoot, deceased, late of Paulding County, are hereby notified to render in their demands to the below named person(s) according to law. This 14th day of September, 2026. Sharon Smith, Administrator of the Estate, Patricia Grace Smoot, 131 Collins Way, Douglasville, GA 30134. (4tSept17)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE The undersigned, wishing to avail themselves of the provisions under the Georgia Self-service Storage Facility Act of 2013, hereby gives

NOTICE of the sale under said act to wit; Friday the 16th day of October, 2026 at 10:00 AM, on that day will conduct a public sale to the highest bidder, with bidding to take place on lockerfox.com, FOR CASH ONLY, the contents of spaces at Storage Xxtra, 3595 Hiram Douglasville Hwy, Hiram, GA, 30141 STONE, JOSHUA 615 Miscellaneous Items. Honea, Lisa 503 two couches . Blaine, Amey 5005 Household Goods, Boxes and furniture. Davis, Monte 306 Household Goods. Wilson, Anissina 816 Household Goods . Hutchins, Susan 5125 Household Goods . Collette, Amy 515 furniture, household goods and boxes. Nwaneri, Paschal 1010 Household Goods THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO ATTEND AT LOCKERFOX.COM, SALE IS SUBJECT TO ADJOURNMENT. (2tSept24)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE The undersigned, wishing to avail themselves of the provisions under the Georgia Self-service Storage Facility Act of 2013, hereby gives

NOTICE of the sale under said act to wit; Friday the 16th day of October, 2026 at 10:00 AM, on that day will conduct a public sale to the highest bidder, with bidding to take place on lockerfox.com, FOR CASH ONLY, the contents of spaces at Storage Xxtra, 80 Pine Valley Rd, Hiram, GA, 30141 SMITH, LATOSHA 19105 Sporting Goods, boxes, household goods, and furniture. Holley, Krista 2206 Household goods . Eagle, Elaine 2212 Household goods . Glenn, Delorian 2101 Household goods. Kelly, Cynthia 19109 Household goods . townsley, wesley 22204 Household goods. Driskell, Keshia 22407 Household goods THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO ATTEND AT LOCKERFOX.COM, SALE IS SUBJECT TO ADJOURNMENT. (2tSept24)

NOTICE The Towers, LLC proposes to build a 199-foot self-support communications tower at the approx. vicinity of Villa Rica Highway, Dallas, Paulding County, GA 30157 [Lat: 33-53-40.36, Long: -84-50-1.93]. In accordance with the requirements of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the FCC regulations implementing Section 106 review, public comments regarding potential effects from this site on historic properties may be submitted to: Trileaf Corp, Hannah Dell, , 1775 The Exchange SE, Suite 525, Atlanta GA 30339, 678-653-8673.

NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS State of Georgia County of Paulding All debtors and creditors of the estate of JERRIE DEAN ROSEBERRY, deceased, late of Paulding County, Georgia, are hereby notified to render in their demands to the below named person according to law. This 15th day of September, 2026. Nettie Lou Fischer, Administrator Estate of Jerrie Dean Roseberry c/o Mason Law Firm 457 Nathan Dean Blvd., 105-163 Dallas, GA 30132 (4tSept24)

ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLE PETITION ADVERTISEMENT You are hereby notified, in accordance with O.C.G.A. Section 40-11-19.1, that petitions were filed in the Magistrate Court of PAULDING County to foreclose the liens against the vehicles listed below for all amounts owed. If a lien is foreclosed, the Court shall order the sale of the vehicles to satisfy the debt. The present location of the vehicles is: 943 Metromont Rd. Hiram, Ga. 30141 Anyone with an ownership interest in a Vehicle listed herein may file an answer to petition on or before October,4 2026 Answer forms may be found in the Magistrate Court Clerkís office located at: 280 Constitution Blvd. #1109 Dallas, Ga 30132 Forms may also be obtained Online at: www.georgiamagistratecouncil.com Yr:2007 Make: Toyota Model: Camry Vin# 4T1BE46K67U695870 Magistrate Court Case No:26-06953 Yr:2019 Make: Kia Model: Optima Vin# 5XXGU4L13KG304519 Magistrate Court Case No: 26-06952 (2tSept24)

PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION NOTICE IN THE PROBATE COURT OF PAULDING COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA IN RE: ESTATE OF RICHARD CARL BENEFIELD, DECEASED ESTATE NO. 2026-418 To: to whom it may concern: KELLY LESIA BENEFIELD has petitioned for KELLY LESIA BENEFIELD to be appointed administrator(s) of the estate of RICHARD CARL BENEFIELD deceased, of said county. (The petitioner has also applied for waiver of bond, waiver of reports, waiver of statements, and/or grant of certain powers contained in O.C.G.A. § 53-12-261.) All interested persons 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 October 19, 2026. BE NOTIFIED FURTHER: All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections. All objections should be sworn to before a notary public or before a probate court clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact probate court personnel for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed, a hearing will scheduled at a later date. If no objections are filed, the petition may be granted without a hearing. Judge Angela Jackson Paulding County Probate Court By: Amber Guy Clerk of the Probate Court 280 Constitution Blvd. Room 2009 Dallas, Georgia 770-443-7541 (4tSept24)

NOTICE to Debtors and Creditors State of Georgia, County of Paulding. All debtors and creditors of the estate of Christine Ramey, deceased, late of Paulding County, Georgia, are hereby notified to render in their demands to the below named person(s) according to law. This 17 day of September, 2026. Cathleen Doyle, Administrator of the Estate of Christine Ramey 668 North Main Street Madison, GA 30650 (4tSept24)