The form of the notice required by Code Section 48-3-9 to be given by the sheriff to the record owner of the property and the owner of each security deed or mortgage complying with Code Section 48-3-9 shall be in substance as follows:

DELINQUENT TAXES Sheriff's Notice to Owner of Warranty Deed, Security Deed, or Mortgage

Notice is hereby given to _______________________ as the owner of a certain ________, recorded in the office of the clerk of the superior court in book ______ at page ____ of the County of ________, State of Georgia, that there are now due and unpaid taxes for the year ____ amounting to $______ with accrued cost of $______ for which a tax execution has been issued and levy has been made upon the following described land owned by ______________________ and embraced within ______ and that the property will be advertised for sale unless the taxes are paid within 20 days from the delivery of this notice as provided by law.

(Description of land levied upon.)

______________ Sheriff

______________ Address

______________ Date