IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF MUSCOGEE COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA In the Interest of: C.H. SEX: M DOB: 10/23/2018 FILE NO. 1130726 REFERRAL NO. Children Under 18 Years of Age SUMMONS FOR PETITION TO TERMINATE PARENTAL RIGHTS TO: Charles Heath, putative father of C.H., a male child born on 10/23/2018 to Destiynee Russ By Order for Service by Publication dated February 17, 2026, you are required to appear before the Juvenile Court of Muscogee County, Georgia to answer the allegations of a Petition to Terminate Parental Rights filed on January 20, 2026, by the Muscogee County Department 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 is that you abandoned the child, the child is a dependent child, and the dependent state is likely to continue and cause serious physical, mental, emotional, or moral harm to the child unless the rights of the parents are terminated. The court hearing of your case has been scheduled for April 7, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., at the courtroom of the Juvenile Court, 100 10th Street, Columbus, Georgia 31901. The court at trial can enter a judgment ending your rights to the child if you fail to appear and show cause why your parental rights should not be terminated. A biological father may lose all rights to the child and not be entitled to object to the termination of his rights unless, within 30 days of receipt of this notice, he files: (1) a petition to legitimate the child; and (2) a notice of the filing of the petition to legitimate with the Juvenile Court of Muscogee County, Georgia. A party has the right to an attorney in this proceeding. If you are unable to hire an attorney, the Court will appoint one for you if you are an indigent person. If you have any questions concerning this notice of summons, contact the clerk's office at 706.653.4290. WITNESS the Honorable Andrew Dodgen, Judge of said court, this the 17th day of February, 2026. Samantha Cannon Juvenile Court Muscogee County, Georgia IPL0318425 Mar 1,8,15,22 2026