NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER GEORGIA, NEWTON COUNTY By virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Security Deed from RODNEY JEFFERY MATHESON and MALISSA YVETTE BROWN to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS INC. AS GRANTEE, AS NOMINEE FOR FIRST OPTION MORTGAGE, LLC, dated July 21, 2021, recorded July 23, 2021, in Deed Book 4234, Page 631, Newton County, Georgia Records, said Security Deed having been given to secure a Note of even date in the original principal amount of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Three Hundred Eighty-One and 00/100 dollars ($250,381.00), with interest thereon as provided for therein, said Security Deed having been last sold, assigned and transferred to NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing, there will be sold at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash at the Newton County Courthouse, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in January, 2026, all property described in said Security Deed including but not limited to the following described property: ALL THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY, TO-WIT: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 3 OF THE 8TH LAND DISTRICT, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA, CONTAINING 1.5 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, AS SHOWN ON PLAT FOR PHILLIP WISE PREPARED BY ROBERT M. BUHLER, GEORGIA R.L.S. #1403, DATED 08/09/03 AND RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 40, PAGE 90, CLERK`S OFFICE, NEWTON SUPERIOR COURT, WHICH PLAT IS INCORPORATED HEREIN AND MADE A PART HEREOF BY REFERENCE THERETO FOR A MORE COMPLETE DESCRIPTION. THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON BEING KNOWN AS 556 STEWART ROAD, COVINGTON, GEORGIA - 30016. Said legal description being controlling, however the property is more commonly known as 556 STEWART RD, COVINGTON, GA 30016. 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 RODNEY JEFFERY MATHESON, MALISSA YVETTE BROWN, 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: NewRez LLC, F/K/A New Penn Financial, LLC, D/B/A Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing, Loss Mitigation Dept., 75 Beattie Place Ste. 300, Greenville, SC 29601, Telephone Number: 800-365-7107. 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. NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING as Attorney in Fact for RODNEY JEFFERY MATHESON, MALISSA YVETTE BROWN 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. SHP-25-00520-2 Ad Run Dates 10/19/2025, 12/07/2025, 12/14/2025, 12/21/2025, 12/28/2025 rlselaw.com/property-listing PUBLIC NOTICE #703052 10/19,12/7,14,21,28