PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER
STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF TROUP
Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale in that certain Security Deed from Kevin Johnson, (hereinafter referred to as the “Grantor”) to American Rural Roots, LLC (hereinafter referred to as the “Lender”), dated January 6, 2026; recorded in Deed Book 2363, Pages 692-704, Troup County, Georgia records; said Security Deed having been given to secure a promissory note dated January 6, 2026, in the original principal amount of $94,
000.00 (the “Note”), there will be sold by the Lender at public outcry, during the legal hours of sale before the door of the Courthouse of Troup County, Georgia, on July 7, 2026, to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property:
MAP PARCEL NO. 0211000052A
ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND lying and being in Land Lot 68 of the 11th Land District, Troup County, Georgia, and being more particularly described as 3.5 acres, more or less, as shown on plat of survey prepared by John Charles Parish, GRLS 3795, Houston Engineering, Inc. recorded in Plat Book 78, Page 11, Troup County, Georgia Deed Records, which plat of survey is incorporated herein and made a part hereof for the purpose of a more complete and accurate description.
The debt secured by said Security Deed and Note has been and is hereby declared due and payable in full because of, among other possible events of default, the failure of the Grantor to make principal and interest payments pursuant to the terms of said Security Deed and Note. Notice has been given of intention to enforce provisions for collection of attorney fees and foreclosure in accordance with legal requirements and the terms of the Security Deed and Note. The indebtedness remaining in default, the sale will be made for the purpose of applying the proceeds thereof to the payment of the indebtedness secured by the Security Deed, accrued interest and expenses of the sale and other sums secured by the Security Deed including attorney’s fees, and the remainder, if any, shall be applied as provided by law.
The individual or entity that has full authority to negotiate, amend and modify all terms of the Security Deed on behalf of the Lender is:
American Rural Roots, LLC
c/o Joshua Sears
13756 S. Sonata Way
Nampa, ID 83651
208-880-9468
Please understand that the Lender is not required to negotiate, amend or modify the terms of the Security Deed.
To the best of the Lender’s knowledge and belief the property is in the possession of Kevin Johnson and said property will be sold as the property of Kevin Johnson subject to any prior security deed, liens, outstanding ad valorem taxes, street improvements, and easements or restrictions of record, if any. The Lender will execute a deed to the purchaser at said sale as provided in the Security Deed.
This sale is subject to audit and final confirmation of the status of the loan by the Lender and to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the United States Bankruptcy Code.
Joshua Sears, Attorney-in-Fact for Kevin Johnson
Prepared By:
Scott A. Gordy, Esq.
Key & Gordy, P.C.
308 Ridley Avenue
LaGrange, Georgia 30240
706.884.6601THIS LAW FIRM IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
LaGrange Daily News: June 13, 20, 27 and July 4, 2026
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