NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER STATE OF GEORGIA NEWTON COUNTY WHEREAS, Dan E. Wells, married man, as borrower(s), executed a SECURITY DEED to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as grantee, as nominee for Homestar Financial Corp, Lender which was dated 11/11/2019, and recorded on 11/26/2019, in Book 3927, Page 507, Rerecorded on 8/11/2020 as Book No. 4050 Page 475-498, securing the payment of a Note in the amount of $105,000.00 in Newton County, Georgia Register of Deeds. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Security Deed by the Holder, and by virtue of the power of sale and authority vested in it, will on 6/2/2026 sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash Before the Courthouse door of the Newton County Courthouse, 1124 Clark St SW, Covington, Georgia 30014 of Newton, the following described property situated in Newton County, Georgia, to wit: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 93 OF THE 107H DISTRICT, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA. BEING LOTS 2A AND TRACT 3 AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: TO ARRIVE AT THE POINT OF BEGINNING, BEGIN AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE EASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY OF ELEANOR DRIVE WITH THE CENTERLINE OF GEORGIA HIGHWAY #81; THENCE RUNNING IN A NORTHERLY DIRECTION ALONG THE EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY OF ELEANOR DRIVE 935.23 FEET TO AN IRON PIN AND THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING THENCE NORTH 03 DEGREES 43 MINUTES 28 SECONDS EAST 98.57 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE SOUTH 75 DEGREES 26 MINUTES 23 SECONDS EAST 198.53 TO A POINT; THENCE NORTH 14 DEGREES 51 MINUTES 23 SECONDS EAST 48.44 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 08 MINUTES 09 SECONDS EAST 1718.36 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE SOUTH 02 DEGREES 41 MINUTES 51 SECONDS WEST 105.0 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 41 MINUTES 55 SECONDS 55 SECONDS WEST 52.98 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE NORTH 76 DEGREES 44 MINUTES 55 SECONDS WEST 82.62 FEET TO A POINT: THENCE SOUTH 21 DEGREES 25 MINUTES 52 SECONDS WEST 15.88 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE NORTH 75 DEGREES 43 MINUTES 31 SECONDS WEST 244.13 FEET TO A POINT AND THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING, SAID TRACT BEING IMPROVED PROPERTY CONSISTING OF 0.876 ACRES AS MORE PARTICULARLY SHOWN ON A SURVEY DATED AUGUST 11, 1995 FOR ROMESA NAN-MOORE SEARS PREPARED BY JOHN M. MASSEY, JR. RLS NO. 2490 Tax Parcel ID: 0028A-00000-027-000 Being real property commonly known as 120 ELEANOR DR COVINGTON, GA 30016 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. Except to the extent that the Holder may bind and obligate Mortgagors to warrant title to the Property under the terms of the Security Deed, conveyance of the Property shall be made without any representations or warranties whatsoever, express or implied. All sales are "as is", "where is'. The entire purchase price is due and payable at the conclusion of the auction in the form of certified funds. Insufficient funds will not be accepted. Amounts received in excess of the winning bid will be refunded to the successful purchaser. This property is being sold with express reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation by lender or Substitute Trustee. 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: Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC, 500 N. State College Blvd., Suites 1030, 1300 & 1400 Orange, CA 92868 , Telephone No.: 800-561-4567 The foregoing notwithstanding, nothing in O.C.G.A. SS 44-14-162.2 shall be construed to require Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC to negotiate, amend, or modify the terms of the Security Deed described herein. Please be advised that the trustee may require entity or trust bidders at this trustee's sale to provide information, documentation and/or certification of the vesting instructions and the data required to be reported pursuant to FinCEN regulations effective for transfers of residential real property to covered transferees on or after March 1, 2026. The required information must be provided to the trustee before a deed under power will be issued for covered transfers. The Buyer may be required to pay charges associated with the gathering and reporting of information to FinCEN. Additional information regarding these regulations and the required transferee information and certifications can be found at: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/08/29/2024-19198/anti-money-laundering-regulations-for-residential-real-estate-transfers and https://www.fincen.gov/rre-faqs#D_5 Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC as Attorney in Fact for Dan E. Wells Attorney Contact: Tromberg, Miller, Morris & Partners, PLLC 3000 Langford Road, Building 100 Peachtree Corners, GA 30071 Phone: 404-793-1447 Fax: 404-738-1558 TS # 26-39005 THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PUBLIC NOTICE #703878 4/5,12,19,26,5/3,10,17,24,31