STATE OF GEORGIA COUNTY OF NEWTON NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained with that certain Security Deed dated June 16, 2025, from Kyle Christopher Smith to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Plains Commerce Bank, its successors and assigns, recorded on June 18, 2025 in Deed Book 4738 at Page 88 Newton County, Georgia records, having been last sold, assigned, transferred and conveyed to Amerihome Mortgage Company, LLC by Assignment and said Security Deed having been given to secure a note dated June 16, 2025, in the amount of $341,598.00, and said Note being in default, the undersigned will sell at public outcry during the legal hours of sale before the door of the courthouse of Newton County, Georgia, on July 7, 2026 the following described real property (hereinafter referred to as the "Property"): ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING IN LAND LOT 191 OF THE 8TH DISTRICT NEWTON COUNTY, STATE OF GEORGIA, AND BEING LOT 19 OF JACK CREEK PHASE 1, AS SHOWN ON THAT CERTAIN FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR JACK CREEK PHASE ONE RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 56, PAGE 176, NEWTON COUNTY, STATE OF GEORGIA RECORDS. The debt secured by the Security Deed and evidenced by the Note and has been, and is hereby, declared due and payable because of, among other possible events of default, failure to make the payments as required by the terms of the Note. The debt remaining is in default and this sale will be made for the purposes of paying the Security Deed, accrued interest, and all expenses of the sale, including attorneys' fees. Notice of intention to collect attorneys' fees has been given as provided by law. To the best of the undersigned's knowledge, the person(s) in possession of the property is/are Kyle Christopher Smith. The property, being commonly known as 40 Barton Ln, Covington, GA, 30016 in Newton County, will be sold as the property of Kyle Christopher Smith, subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien and not yet due and payable), any matters affecting title to the property which would be disclosed by accurate survey and inspection thereof, and all assessments, liens, encumbrances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record to the Security Deed. Pursuant to O.C.G.A.SS 44-14-162.2, the name, address and telephone number of the individual or entity who shall have the full authority to negotiate, amend or modify all terms of the above described mortgage is as follows: ServiceMac, LLC, 9726 Old Bailes Road, Suite 200, Indian Land, SC 29707, 844-478-2622 . The foregoing notwithstanding, nothing in O.C.G.A. SS 44-14-162.2 shall require the secured creditor to negotiate, amend or modify the terms of the mortgage instrument. ATTENTION ALL PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS: On March 1, 2026, the data collection and reporting requirements under the U.S. Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) new Anti-Money Laundering Rule (the "Rule"), found at 89 FR 70258, will go into effect. The Rule applies to certain residential real estate sale transactions (including nonjudicial foreclosures) where the transfer is to a legal entity or trust, and which includes cash purchases, private financing or financing provided by an institution not subject to a federal Anti-Money Laundering or Suspicious Activity Report requirement. As part of this Rule, purchasers and sellers are required to provide additional information and documentation about themselves, their legal entities, and/or the source of funds used in the reportable transaction. The collection of this information and documentation is required to comply with the Rule's federal reporting requirements. This notice is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. You are encouraged to consult with your own independent legal counsel if you have questions about how the FinCEN Anti-Money Laundering Rule affects your transaction and whether your transaction is reportable. https://www.fincen.gov/rre and https://www.fincen.gov/rre-faqs The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under U.S. Bankruptcy code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Security Deed. Albertelli Law Attorney for Amerihome Mortgage Company, LLC as Attorney in Fact for Kyle Christopher Smith 100 Galleria Parkway, Suite 1000 Atlanta, GA 30339 Phone: (770) 373-4242 By: Ryan Starks, Esq. For the Firm THIS FIRM IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. - 26-007573 PUBLIC NOTICE #704202 5/31,6/7,14,21,28,7/5