IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF MUSCOGEE COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA IN THE INTEREST OF Z.A.; SEX F.; DOB: 06/27/2026; FILE NO. 1133607; CHILD UNDER 18; SUMMONS FOR PETITION FOR DEPENDENCY TO: SA'KIRA ALLEN, BIOLOGICAL MOTHER OF THE CHILD 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 JULY 6, 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 CHILD IS A DEPENDENT CHILD AND TEMPORARY LEGAL CUSTODY OF THE CHILD SHOULD REMAIN WITH THE DEPARTMENT. THE COURT HEARING OF YOUR CASE HAS BEEN SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 22, 2026 AT 9:00 A.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 CHRISTOPHER WILLIAMS, JUDGE OF SAID COURT. IPL0370444 Sep 2,9,16,23 2026