NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER STATE OF GEORGIA NEWTON COUNTY By virtue of a power of sale contained in a certain security deed from Fortune Portfolio Retention, LLC to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as grantee, as nominee for American Heritage Lending, LLC its successors and assigns and recorded in Deed Book 4702, Page 201, Newton County, Georgia records given to secure a note in the original amount of $172,250.00 with interest on the unpaid balance until paid, the following described property will be sold at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash at the courthouse door of NEWTON 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 March, 2026, to wit: March 03, 2026, the following described property: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN THE SMITH-SPILLERS SUBDIVISION, RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 48, PAGE 359 IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT OF NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA, TOGETHER WITH ALL IMPROVEMENTS AND APPURTENANCES, BEING KNOWN AND IDENTIFIED AS ALL OF LOT 17, ALL OF LOT 18, AND THE NORTHERN FORTY-FIVE (45) FOOT WIDE PORTION OF LOT 19, AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT AN IRON PIN LOCATED ON THE EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF WESTVIEW DRIVE (A.K.A. WEST VIEW DRIVE) A DISTANCE OF 1,361 FEET SOUTH FROM THE INTERSECTION OF THE EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF WESTVIEW DRIVE AND THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF OLD SALEM ROAD (A.K.A BROWN RIDGE ROAD), THENCE RUNNING IN A SOUTHERLY DIRECTION ALONG THE EAST SIDE OF WESTVIEW DRIVE A DISTANCE OF 225 FET TO AN IRON PIN CORNER; THENCE RUNNING IN AN EASTERLY DIRECTION ALONG OTHER PROPERTY FORMERLY BELONGING TO CARL SMITH AND OTIS SPILLERS (MORE RECENTLY MICHAEL DON RUTLEDGE) A DISTANCE OF 150 FEET TO AN IRON PIN CORNER; THENCE RUNNING IN A NORTHERLY DIRECTION ALONG OTHER PROPERTY FORMERLY BELONGING TO CARL SMITH AND OTIS SPILLERS (MORE RECENTLY SOLID ROCK BAPTIST CHURCH) A DISTANCE OF 225 FEET TO AN IRON PIN CORNER; THENCE RUNNING IN A WESTERLY DIRECTION ALONG OTHER PROPERTY FORMERLY BELONGING TO CARL SMITH AND OTIS SPILLERS (MORE RECENTLY SOLD ROCK BAPTIST CHURCH) A DISTANCE OF 150 FEET TO AN IRON PIN WHICH IS THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Being real property commonly known as 9223 Westview Dr, Covington, GA 30014. The debt secured by the above-referenced security deed has been declared due because of the default in the payment of said debt per the terms of the note and other possible defaults by the borrower or the successor thereto. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the debt and all expenses of this sale including attorney's fees (notice of intent to collect attorney's fees having been given). Said sale will be made subject to the following items which may affect the title to said property: All restrictive covenants, easements and rights-of-way appearing of record, if any; all zoning ordinances; matters which would be disclosed by an accurate survey or by an inspection of the property; all outstanding or unpaid bills and assessments for street improvements, curbing, garbage, water, sewage and public utilities which may be liens upon said property; and any outstanding taxes, assessments and other liens superior to the security deed being foreclosed hereby. To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the above-described property is in the possession of the borrower and/or other persons with the consent and acquiescence of the borrower. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. SS 44-14-162.2, the name, address and telephone number of the person or entity who shall have full authority to negotiate, amend, or modify all terms of the above-described mortgage is as follows: Cornerstone Home Lending, a Division of Cornerstone Capital Bank, SSB 1177 West Loop South, Suite 700 Houston, TX 77027 877-621-4663 The foregoing notwithstanding, nothing in O.C.G.A. SS 44-14-162.2 shall be construed to require Oakmont Mortgage Trust to negotiate, amend, or modify the terms of the Security Deed described herein. Oakmont Mortgage Trust as Attorney in Fact for Fortune Portfolio Retention, LLC Attorney Contact: Miller, George & Suggs, PLLC 3000 Langford Road, Building 100 Peachtree Corners, GA 30071 Phone: 404-793-1447 Fax: 404-738-1558 25GA837-0012 THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PUBLIC NOTICE #703552 2/1,8,15,22