IN THE PROBATE COURT OF MUSCOGEE COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA IN RE: ESTATE OF JAMES EDWARD POUGH DECEASED PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION NOTICE TO: Any heir whose current address is unknown Gregory James Pough, Keith Edward Pough, Stacey Lynn Pough and Terri Dawn Pough has petitioned for Gale Renee Pough to be appointed Administrator of the estate of James Edward Pough deceased, of said County. (The Petitioner has also applied for waiver of bond and/or grant of certain powers contained in O.C.G.A. §53-12-261. All interested parties are hereby notified to show cause why said petition should not be granted. All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections, and must be filed with the court on or before November 28th, 2025. All pleading and objections must be signed under oath before a notary public or before a probate court clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your pleadings and objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact probate court personnel at the following address/telephone number for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed, a hearing will be held in December 2025. If no objections are filed, the petition may be granted without a hearing. Judge Marc D'Antonio Judge of the Probate Court By: Lauren Beaver Clerk of the Probate Court 100 E. 10th Street #6 Columbus, Georgia 31901 Telephone Number: (706) 653-4333 IPL0286144 Oct 30,Nov 6,13,20 2025