IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF MUSCOGEE COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA In the Interest of E.S., SEX: F, DOB: 11/28/2023, FILE NO. 1132348; CHILD UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE; SUMMONS FOR PETITION OF TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS TO: RICHARD FORD, ALLEGED BIOLOGICAL FATHER TO THE CHILD ABOVE NAMED and TO: any person claiming paternity in the above-named child. By Order of the Juvenile Court of Muscogee County, Georgia, you are required to appear before the Juvenile Court of Muscogee County, Georgia to answer the allegations of a Petition for Termination of Parental Rights filed on August 7, 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 court hearing of your case has been scheduled for November 10, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at the courtroom of the Juvenile Court, 100 10th Street, 2nd Floor, Columbus, Georgia. 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, 30 days after the date of last publication, 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 have questions concerning this notice of summons, contact the clerk's office at (706) 653-4290. WITNESS the Honorable Christopher D. Williams, Judge of said court. IPL0369860 Aug 29,Sep 5,12,19 2026