PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF DECATUR COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN THE INTEREST OF:
V. G. CASE # 25-JV-106
CHILD(REN) UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE
NOTICE OF SUMMONS

TO:LAPRESHIA PORCH, the mother, and VAL’TRES GRANT, the putative biological father, AND ANY OTHER PUTATIVE FATHER OF CHILD, V.G.
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that in the above styled action seeking an order granting permanent guardianship of the child was filed in the Juvenile Court of Decatur County, Georgia on April 13, 2026, and that by reason of an Order for Service by Publication dated April 13, 2026,
YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED AND REQUIRED to appear before the Juvenile Court of Decatur County, Georgia at the main courtroom of the Grady County Courthouse, 250 N. Broad Street, Cairo, Grady County, Georgia on May 29, 2026, at 9:00 A.M. The hearing is for the purpose of making a determination as to the permanent guardian of the children.
A copy of the petition may be obtained from the Clerk of the Decatur County Juvenile Court during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., exclusive of holidays. A free copy shall be available to the parents. Upon request, the copy will be mailed to the requester.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that while responsive pleadings are not mandatory, they are permissible and you are encouraged to file with the Clerk of this Court and serve upon Petitioner’s attorney, Pete Emmons, Special Assistant Attorney General, 113 W. Water Street, Bainbridge, Georgia 39817, an answer or other responsive pleading by the hearing date fixed above.
WITNESS THE HONORABLE Joshua C. Bell, Judge of said court, this 13th day of April, 2026.

/s./ Gail C. Martin
Deputy Clerk, Decatur County Juvenile Court

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