PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER

GEORGIA, COLQUITT COUNTY
By virtue of Power of Sale contained in Security Deed from Steven Chapman, Jr. to Kenneth C. Apperson, dated February 4, 2022, recorded March 4, 2022 in Deed Book 1167, Pages 218-220 et seq., Crisp County Records, said Security Deed being given to secure a Note dated February 2, 2022, in the original principal amount of $28,000.00, with interest from date at the rate provided in the note on the unpaid balance until paid; there will be sold by the undersigned at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the Courthouse door in Cordele, Crisp County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in August, 2026, the following described property:
By virtue of Power of Sale contained in Security Deed from Steven Chapman, Jr.., dated February 4, 2022, recorded March 4, 2022 in Deed Book 1167, Pages 218-220 et seq., Crisp County Records; said Security Deed being given to secure a Note of even date in the original principal amount of $28,000.00, with interest from date at the rate provided in the note on the unpaid balance until paid; there will be sold by the undersigned at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the Courthouse door at Crisp County, Georgia, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in August 2026, the following described property:
Tract 1:
All the improved rectangular plot of real estate located in the City of Cordele, Crisp County, Georgia, fronting on the north the south side of Twentieth Avenue, West 200ft., and fronting on the east the west side of Seventh Street 89ft., identified as comprising the portion of Block 194 delineated in the Official Map of the said City recorded in Crisp Registry in its Deed Book 57, at Page 275, embracing the North 89ft. of Lots or sublots, Nos. 6 and 7, the whole of Lot or sublot, No. 8 and the North 39ft of Lot, or sublot, No. 9.
Tract 2:
That certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in the City of Cordele, Crisp County, Georgia, and being Lot 5 in Block 194 in said City as the same is shown and designated on the Official Map of Survey of said City.
The debt secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of non-payment 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.
Said property will be sold as the property of Steven Chapman, Jr., subject to the outstanding ad valorem taxes and/or assessments, if any, and subject to any prior matters of record, if any.
The physical address of the property to be sold is: 1002 S 7th St. Cordele, GA 31015. To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is Steven Chapman, Jr.
The name, address, and telephone number of the individual or entity who shall have full authority to negotiate, amend and modify all terms of the mortgage with the debtor is Kenneth C. Apperson, 207 Arrowhead Dr. Norman Park, GA 31771; (229) 873-1498
Kenneth C. Apperson
As Attorney in fact for Steven Chapman, Jr.
James M. Bivins, II
State Bar No. 059250
P.O. Box 2497
Moultrie, GA 31776;
(229) 985-7953
This party is acting as a debt collector in an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for such purposes.

Cordele Dispatch:
July 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2026
FC/CHAPMAN, JR.