Legals Published July 15, 2026

IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF GENEVA COUNTY, ALABAMA
IN RE THE MATTER OF:
CASE NO.: JU-2023-081.02
M.C.-C.,
(DOB: 10/08/2018)
CASE NO.: JU-2024-114.02
C.S.C.-C.,
(DOB: 06/12/2024)
Minor children under the age of 18 years.
NOTICE
TO VICTOR CAAL CU & SANDRA ELIZABETH CAC I CAL:
You are hereby given notice that a petition has been filed by the Geneva County Department of Human Resources requesting that your parental rights be terminated to the following children: M.C.-C., DOB: 10/8/18 and C.S.C.-C., DOB: 6/12/24. You are hereby given notice that you are required to file an Answer with the Geneva County Circuit Court Clerk of Courts, and with the Petitioner’s Attorney: Hon. Rachel H. Sullivan at P.O. Box 336, Geneva, AL 36340, within 14 days of the date of the last publication of this notice or a default judgment can be entered against you. A final hearing has been set for August 27,2026 at 9:00 a.m. at the Geneva County Courthouse in Geneva, Alabama. You may appear and contest the same if you choose.
Done this 14th day of May, 2026.
Jane Fulford
Circuit Clerk,
Geneva County, AL
As published July 1, 8, 15, 22, 2026

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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed to 1st Franklin Financial Corporation on the 12th day of October, 2021, by Norman C. Gilmore, and recorded in OFFREC Book 1128, Page 383; et seq., in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Geneva County, Alabama, the undersigned, as Mortgagee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in the said mortgage will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash in front of the main entrance of the Geneva County, Alabama, Courthouse in the City of Geneva, Geneva County, Alabama, on the August 6, 2026, during the legal hours of sale the following real estate situated in Geneva County, Alabama, to wit:
A parcel of land in Geneva County, Alabama, and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a 5/8” iron pipe marking the intersection of the North R/W of the L&N Railroad and East side of Bear Branch Road, and thence N 40 degrees 20 minutes 25 seconds East along East side of road 100.00 feet to a ½” rebar; thence South 38 degrees 25 minutes 30 seconds East 50.00 feet to a ½” rebar; thence South 40 degrees 20 minutes 25 seconds West 100.00 feet to a ½” rebar on the North R/W of said railroad; on the North 38 degrees 25 minutes 30 seconds West along said R/W 50.00 feet to the point of beginning. Said parcel being the SW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 3, Township 2 North, Range 19 East.
Property being sold “AS IS”. Property is subject to any title deficiencies. No representation is made as to the title to the subject property.
Address of property provided for information purposes only: 129 Bear Branch Rd
Kinston, AL 36453
Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The mortgagee/transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and indebtedness secured by the real estate. The sale is subject to postponement or cancellation.
1st Franklin Financial Corporation
Mortgagee
Mark A. Pickens
MARK A. PICKENS, P.C.
Attorney for Mortgagee
P. O. Box 26101
Birmingham, Alabama 35260
(205) 933-1169
MAP File No.26-0056
As published July 1, 8, 15, 2026

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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF GENEVA COUNTY, ALABAMA
IN RE: The Estate of
Richard Kenneth Avant,
Deceased
Case No: 202600080
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHED BY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE
Letters Testamentary of said deceased have been granted to Patricia Avant, Executor (Personal Representative,) on the 29th, day of June, 2026 by the Honorable Toby L. Seay, Judge of Probate Court, Geneva County, Alabama. Notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against the said estate are hereby required to present the same within time allowed by law or same will be barred.
Toby L. Seay
Judge or Probate
Alfred J. Danner
Attorney for Petitioner
P.O. Box 33
Geneva, AL 36340
As published July 1, 8 and 15, 2026

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ABANDON VEHICLE AUCTION
August 13, 2026, Templar Automotive, 200 East Main St., Hartford AL, 8AM
2000 CHEVY SILVERADO VIN2GCEC19T1Y1196370
2015 CHRYSLER
TOWN & COUNTRY
VIN 2CRC1BG5FR602017
As published July 15 and 22, 2026

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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF GENEVA COUNTY,
ALABAMA
CASE NO.: 25-161
IN THE MATTER OF
THE ESTATE OF
RITA LOIS FAULK HATCHER,
DECEASED,
HENRY H. HATCHER,
PETITIONER.
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT
Letters of Administration upon the Estate of said decedent having been granted to the undersigned on the 1st day of July, 2026, by Hon. Toby L. Seay, Judge of Probate of Geneva County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against
said estate are required to present the same within the time allowed by law or the same will be
barred.
/s/Henry H. Hatcher,
Administrator
Toni R. Kinner
Attorney for the Estate
Post Office Box 189
300 South Commerce Street
Geneva, Alabama 36340
334-684-8524
As published July 8, 15 and 22, 2026

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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF GENEVA COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NO.: 2026-0048
IN RE THE ESTATE OF
DELLA MILSAP,
DECEASED.
JEFFERY D. HATCHER,
PETITIONER.
NOTICE OF
APPOINTMENT
Letters of Administration upon the Estate of said decedent having been granted to the
undersigned on the 8th day of July, 2026, by Toby L. Seay, Judge of Probate of Geneva County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are required to present the same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred.
/s/Jeffery D. Hatcher
Administrator
Jeffery D. Hatcher
Administrator for the Estate of Della Milsap
Post Office Box 189
300 South Commerce Street
Geneva, Alabama 36340
334-684-8524
As published July 15, 22 and 29, 2026

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ORDINANCE NUMBER 07-2026-07
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A SIXTY-DAY EXTENSION TO ORDINANCE NUMBER 07-2025-19 DATED THE 7TH DAY OF JULY, 2025, AND ANY OTHER ORDINANCE IN CONFLICT OF THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE, ESTABLISHING A SIXTY-DAY EXTENSION TO THE EXISTING MORATORIUM ON TINY HOMES, PORTABLE BUILDINGS AND STORAGE CONTAINERS BEING CONVERTED INTO DWELLINGS, AND SIMILAR STRUCTURES WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS THAT WAS ADOPTED ON JULY 7, 2025.

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GENEVA ALABAMA, AS FOLLOWS:
AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE MORATORIUM ON TINY HOMES WITHIN THE CITY OF GENEVA, ALABAMA
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Geneva, Alabama, previously enacted Ordinance No. 07-2025-19, establishing a moratorium on the acceptance, processing, and approval of applications for the development, construction, placement, or occupancy of tiny homes or similar structures within the corporate limits of the City of Geneva; and
WHEREAS, said moratorium is scheduled to expire on July 7, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that additional time is necessary to complete its comprehensive review of zoning regulations, land use policies, building code requirements, and infrastructure standards applicable to tiny homes, and to evaluate the potential impacts of tiny home development on public health, safety, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that an extension of the moratorium is in the best interest of the citizens of Geneva to ensure that any future regulations governing tiny homes are thoroughly researched, appropriately drafted, and consistent with the City’s comprehensive planning objectives.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Geneva, Alabama, as follows:
Section 1. Extension of Moratorium. The moratorium on the acceptance, processing, and approval of applications for the development, construction, placement, or occupancy of tiny homes within the corporate limits of the City of Geneva, as established by Ordinance No. 07-2025-19, is hereby extended for an additional period of 60 days from July 7, 2026, through and including September 5, 2026. During this extended moratorium period, the City shall not accept, process, or approve any application, permit, variance, conditional use, rezoning request, or other land use approval related to tiny homes, except as may be required by federal or state law.
Section 2. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and publication as required by law.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED on this 6th day of July, 2026.
The City of Geneva, Alabama
By:
David Hayes, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lisa Johnson, City Clerk
As published July 15, 2026.

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NOTICE OF
PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the Geneva City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, August 17, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council room at City Hall, located at 606 E. Magnolia Avenue, Geneva, Alabama. The purpose of this public hearing is to gain public comments regarding the adoption of an ordinance regulating tiny homes and similar structures.
The following is a copy of the proposed ordinance:

ORDINANCE NUMBER ___________

AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING MINIMUM RESIDENTIAL DWELLING SIZE REQUIREMENTS AND PROHIBITING CERTAIN STRUCTURES FROM BEING USED AS HABITABLE DWELLINGS WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF GENEVA, ALABAMA
WHEREAS, pursuant to the authority granted under , Code of Ala. § 11-52-70. the City of Geneva is empowered to regulate the kind, character, and use of structures and improvements within its corporate limits to promote the public health, safety, morals, and general welfare; and
WHEREAS, the City of Geneva seeks to ensure that residential dwellings within its jurisdiction meet minimum standards for safety, habitability, and compatibility with the character of the community, as provided under ; Code of Ala. § 11-52-72. and
WHEREAS, the City of Geneva recognizes the need to address the growing trend of tiny homes, portable buildings, cargo containers, and other unconventional structures being used as habitable dwellings, which may not meet the standards necessary to protect the public health, safety, and welfare;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GENEVA, ALABAMA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Minimum Residential Dwelling Size Requirement
No residential dwelling shall be constructed, erected, or placed within the corporate limits of the City of Geneva unless the dwelling has a minimum floor area of 1,000 square feet of heated and enclosed living space, exclusive of garages, carports, porches, and other non-living areas.
This requirement shall apply to all new residential construction, including single-family homes, and modular homes.
Section 2. Prohibition on Certain Structures as Habitable Dwellings
The following structures are prohibited from being used as habitable dwellings within the corporate limits of the City of Geneva:
Tiny homes with a floor area of less than 1,000 square feet.
Cargo containers, shipping containers, portable buildings, or similar structures being converted into dwellings.
Sheds, barns, or other accessory structures not originally designed or constructed for residential use.
Any structure intended for use as a habitable dwelling must comply with all applicable building codes, zoning regulations, and safety standards as adopted by the City of Geneva under ( Code of Ala. § 11-45-8. c).
Section 3. Enforcement and Penalties
The City of Geneva Building Inspector or other designated official shall have the authority to enforce the provisions of this ordinance.
Any person, firm, or corporation found in violation of this ordinance shall be subject to a fine not exceeding $500 for each offense. Each day a violation continues shall constitute a separate offense.
Section 4. Severability
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this ordinance is, for any reason, held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance.
Section 5. Effective Date
This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its adoption and publication as required by law.
The City Clerk is hereby directed to cause this ordinance to be published one time in the Geneva County Journal, a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Geneva, Alabama.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED on this __ day of ________, 2026.
The City of Geneva, Alabama
By:
David B. Hayes, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lisa Johnson, City Clerk

Notice is further given that at this public hearing, any person wishing to comment in favor of or in opposition to the proposed ordinance will be given the opportunity to be heard. Written comments may be submitted before or at this meeting.
Lisa Johnson, City Clerk/Treasurer
Aas published July 15, 2026

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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF GENEVA COUNTY ALABAMA
CASE NO. 2206-00
IN RE THE ESTATE OF
CINDY LEE CAIN,
DECEASED, A RESIDENT OF BREVARD COUNTY,
STATE OF ALABAMA
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE
Ancillary Letters Testamentary of the said Deceased having been granted to Ericka Leigh Richman-Cain on the 9th day of July, 2026, by the Honorable Toby Seay, Probate Judge of Geneva County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are hereby required to present the same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred.
JOHN E. “JED” CARTER
CAPELL & HOWARD, P.C.
P.O. Box 2069 (36102-2069)
150 South Perry Street
Montgomery, AL 36104
As published July 15, 22 and 29, 2026

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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF GENEVA COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NO. 2026-0081
IN THE MATTER OF
THE ESTATE OF
JEFFREY SCOTT
CUNNINGHAM, Deceased.
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT
Letters of Administration upon the Estate of Jeffrey Scott Cunningham, having been granted to Steven Walter Pierson on the 9th day of July, 2026, by the Honorable Toby Seay, Judge of Probate of Geneva County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within the
time allowed by law or the same will be barred.
/s/ Steven Walter Pierson
Administrator of said Estate
/s/ Lee F. Knowles
Attorney for the Estate
As published July 15, 22 and 29, 2026