Notice of Sale Under Power State of Georgia, County of Newton Under and by virtue of an Order of the Superior Court of Newton County in the action entitled Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC v. Suzett K. Knight a/k/a Suzett McKenzie; and The United States of America acting by and through its agency, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Case No. SUCV2025002523, and related to the Power of Sale contained in a Security Deed given by Suzett K. Knight to Pine State Mortgage Corporation (the Secured Creditor), dated January 28, 2000, and Recorded on February 10, 2000 as Book No. 900 and Page No. 495, Newton County, Georgia records, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note of even date in the original principal amount of $93,400.00, with interest at the rate specified therein, as last assigned to Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC by assignment that is or to be recorded in the Newton County, Georgia Records, there will be sold by the undersigned 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 JULY, 2026, the following described property: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in land lot 184 of the 10th District, Newton County, Georgia, Being Lot 695, Building 69, Highgate Townhomes, Phase One, as per plat recorded in Plat Book 33, Page 291, Newton County, Georgia records, which plat is incorporated herein by reference a made a part hereof for a more particular and complete description. Subject to that certain Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions for Highgate Townhomes (a subdivision of "The Enclave at Gross Lake") recorded in Deed Book 836, Page 522, Newton County records, as amended or modified, and to that certain Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions for the Enclave at Gross Lake recorded in Deed Book 836, Page 454, Newton County records, as amended or modified. Tax ID: 0012000000287000 The debt secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Security Deed. Because the debt remains in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in the Security Deed and by law, including attorney's fees (notice of intent to collect attorney's fees having been given). Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC holds the duly endorsed Note and is the current assignee of the Security Deed to the property. Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC is the entity with full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the loan. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. SS44-14-162.2, Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC may be contacted at: 1-800-790-9502 or by writing to 500 N. State College Blvd., Suites 1030, 1300 and 1400, Anaheim, CA 92868. Please note that, pursuant to O.C.G.A. SS44-14-162.2, the secured creditor is not required to amend or modify the terms of the loan. To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party/parties in possession of the subject property known as 3100 LAKESIDE CIRCLE, COVINGTON, GA 30016 is/are: Suzett K. Knight AKA Suzett McKenzie or tenant/tenants. 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 matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, and (c) all matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above, including, but not limited to, assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, easements, restrictions, covenants, etc. The sale will be conducted subject to (1) confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code; and (2) final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the security deed. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. SS9-13-172.1, which allows for certain procedures regarding the rescission of judicial and nonjudicial sales in the State of Georgia, the Deed Under Power and other foreclosure documents may not be provided until final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan as provided in the preceding paragraph. Funds used at sale shall be in certified funds and payable to "Bell Carrington Price & Gregg, LLC". ATTENTION ALL PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS: On March 1, 2026, the data collection and reporting requirements under the U.S. Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) new AntiMoney 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 (including but not limited to a corporation, LLC, partnership, trust, or similar entity), 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. Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC as Attorney in Fact for Suzett K. Knight AKA Suzett McKenzie. Any information obtained on this matter may be used by the debt collector to collect the debt. Bell Carrington Price & Gregg, LLC, 339 Heyward Street, 2nd Floor, Columbia, SC 29201 (803)-509-5078. File: 25-44335 PUBLIC NOTICE #704204 6/7,14,21,28,7/5