NOTICE OF JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE STATE OF GEORGIA NEWTON COUNTY Under and by virtue of O.C.G.A. SS 44-3-220 et seq., the Declaration of Protective Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions, and Easements for Ellington Homeowners Association, Inc., (the "Declaration"), filed in the Newton County, Georgia land records, the following described property will be sold by the Newton County Sheriff's Office at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the Courthouse door of Newton County, Georgia within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in May, 2026, specifically May 5, 2026. To: Owner /Tenant/ Defendant JERMALE C. JONES Civil Action #: SUCV2023000235 Parcel ID #: 0013B00000255000 ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOTS 106 AND 119, 10TH DISTRICT OF NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA, BEING LOT 172, THE LEGENDS OF ELLINGTON, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 42, PAGES 80-95, NEWTON COUNTY, GEORGIA RECORDS, WHICH PLAT IS HEREBY INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE. The Association is in possession of a Writ of Fieri Facias the total of which is valued at $6,232.11, plus any applicable advertisement fees, costs, and interest as of May 5, 2026, levied on April 2, 2026. Said debt is secured by the Association's lien and has been, and is hereby, declared due because of failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided for the Declaration. Assessments, attorney's fees, costs, and interest continue to accrue and are also secured by the Association's lien. The debt remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying same and all expenses of the sale, as provided in the Georgia Owners Association Act, O.C.G.A. SS 44-3-220, et seq., and the Declaration. The excess, if any, will be distributed to the person of persons legally entitled thereto. To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the Subject Property known as 105 HARRISON CIRCLE, COVINGTON, GA 30016 and is JERMALE C. JONES. Said property will be sold subject to (a) any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien but not yet due and payable), (b) any superior security deed of record (c) any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, (d) the Declaration, as amended, and (e) all matters of record superior to the lien first set out above, and any encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions covenants and matters of record superior to the lien first set out above. The sale will be conducted subject to (1) confirmation and audit of the status of the lien with the holder of the Order to foreclose. The Newton County Sheriff makes no warranties whatsoever as to the above-described property. The Sheriff specifically makes no warranty of title as to defects of title or survey or liens and encumbrances or other title defects in conjunction with the sale. The Sheriff reserves the right to reject any and all bids made, regardless of the amount, for the purchase of the above-described property. The above referenced sale will proceed unless a timely order from a court of competent jurisdiction is obtained stopping or enjoining the Sheriff from conducting the sale. You are hereby advised to consult with your personal attorney regarding any and all options you may have with regards to this notice. Ellington Homeowners Association, Inc., Cobb, Olson & Andrle LLC 500 Sugar Mill Road, Suite 160-B Atlanta, GA 30350 (770) 451-6168 Ezell Brown Sheriff of Newton County Georgia 15151 Alcovy Road Covington, Georgia 30014 PUBLIC NOTICE #703967 4/12,19,26,5/3