IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF MUSCOGEE COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA In the Interest of: A.S. SEX: F DOB: 04/17/2025 FILE NO. 1132907 REFERRAL NO. 2501300 A.S. SEX: M DOB: 02/11/2024 FILE NO. 1132529 REFERRAL NO. 2501301 Children Under 18 Years of Age SUMMONS FOR PETITION TO TERMINATE PARENTAL RIGHTS TO: Ashley Sellers, mother of the above-named children. By Order for Service by Publication dated July 22, 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 November 24, 2025, 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 children, the children are dependent children, and the dependent state is likely to continue and cause serious physical, mental, emotional, or moral harm to the children unless the rights of the parents are terminated. The court hearing of your case has been scheduled for October 21, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., in 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 children 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 children 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 Amy Walters, Judge of said court, this the 22nd day of July, 2026. Melanie Smith Clerk, Juvenile Court Muscogee County, Georgia IPL0367384 Aug 23,30,Sep 6,13 2026