In the juvenile court of muscogee county state of georgia IN THE INTEREST OF K.D.; SEX M.; DOB: 12/11/18; FILE NO. 1133349; IN THE INTEREST OF M.D.; SEX: F; DOB: 08/13/20; FILE NO. 1133350; IN THE INTEREST OF S.D.; SEX: F; DOB: 09/16/22; FILE NO. 1133351 CHILDREN UNDER 18; SUMMONS FOR PETITION FOR DEPENDENCY TO: DA'ESHA HARDNETT, BIOLOGICAL MOTHER OF THE CHILDREN ABOVE, AND TO: MARKUS DEETER, THE BIOLOGICAL FATHER TO THE CHILDREN ABOVE, AND TO ANY OTHER PERSON CLAIMING PATERNITY TO THE CHILDREN, YOU ARE REQUIRED TO APPEAR BEFORE THE JUVENILE COURT OF MUSCOGEE COUNTY, GEORGIA TO ANSWER THE ALLEGATIONS OF A PETITION FOR DEPENDENCY FILED ON FEBRUARY 3, 2026 BY THE GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES ACTING THROUGH THE MUSCOGEE COUNTY DIVISION OF FAMILY AND CHILDREN SERVICES. YOU MAY OBTAIN A FREE COPY OF THE PETITION DIRECTLY OR BY MAIL FROM THE CLERK OF SAID COURT. THE GENERAL NATURE OF THE ALLEGATIONS ARE THAT THE CHILDREN IS A DEPENDENT CHILDREN AND TEMPORARY LEGAL CUSTODY OF THE CHILDREN SHOULD REMAIN WITH THE DEPARTMENT. THE COURT HEARING OF YOUR CASE HAS BEEN SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 24, 2026 AT 2:00 P.M. AT THE COURTROOM OF THE JUVENILE COURT, 100 10TH STREET, COLUMBUS, GEORGIA. THE REFERENCED HEARING IS A FINAL HEARING REQUIRING YOU TO ANSWER THE ALLEGATIONS OF THE PETITION ALLEGING DEPENDENCY. FINDINGS OF FACT AND ORDERS OF DISPOSITION MADE PURSUANT TO ANY PROVISIONAL HEARING WILL BECOME FINAL AT THE FINAL HEARING UNLESS YOU APPEAR AT THE FINAL HEARING. THE COURT CAN ENTER A JUDGMENT AFFECTING YOUR RIGHTS TO THE CHILD IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR. A PARTY HAS THE RIGHT TO AN ATTORNEY IN THIS PROCEEDING. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS CONCERNING THIS NOTICE OF SUMMONS, CONTACT THE CLERK'S OFFICE AT (706) 653-4290. WITNESS THE HONORABLE ANDREW DODGEN, JUDGE OF SAID COURT. IPL0317512 Feb 26,Mar 5,12,19 2026