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10/14/2026
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PUBLIC NOTICE
IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF DECATUR COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN THE INTEREST OF:
J.L.A. CASE#26-JV-070
N.E.A. CASE#26-JV-071
Z.M.A. CASE#26-JV-072
Child(ren) Under 18 Years of Age
NOTICE OF SUMMONS
TO:ASHLEY EVETTE AKINS the mother and VINNIE ZACHARY TATUM, the putative biological father, and any other person claiming paternity of the above styled children, J.L.A., N.E.A. and Z.M.A.
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the above styled action seeking an order terminating your parental rights of the children was filed in the Juvenile Court of Decatur County, Georgia on September 22, 2026, and by reason of an Order for Service by Publication dated October 7, 2026,
YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED AND REQUIRED to appear before the Juvenile Court of Decatur County, Georgia at the main courtroom of the Decatur County Courthouse, 112 W. Water Street, Bainbridge, Georgia on December 18, 2026, at 9:00A.M. The hearing is for the purpose of making a determination as to the termination of your parental rights.
A copy of the petition may be obtained from the Clerk of the Decatur County Juvenile Court during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 9:00a.m. until 5:00p.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 7th day of October, 2026./s./Cecilia Willis
Clerk,Decatur County Juvenile Court
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IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF DECATUR COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN THE INTEREST OF:
J.L.A. CASE#26-JV-070
N.E.A. CASE#26-JV-071
Z.M.A. CASE#26-JV-072
Child(ren) Under 18 Years of Age
NOTICE OF SUMMONS
TO:ASHLEY EVETTE AKINS the mother and VINNIE ZACHARY TATUM, the putative biological father, and any other person claiming paternity of the above styled children, J.L.A., N.E.A. and Z.M.A.
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the above styled action seeking an order terminating your parental rights of the children was filed in the Juvenile Court of Decatur County, Georgia on September 22, 2026, and by reason of an Order for Service by Publication dated October 7, 2026,
YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED AND REQUIRED to appear before the Juvenile Court of Decatur County, Georgia at the main courtroom of the Decatur County Courthouse, 112 W. Water Street, Bainbridge, Georgia on December 18, 2026, at 9:00A.M. The hearing is for the purpose of making a determination as to the termination of your parental rights.
A copy of the petition may be obtained from the Clerk of the Decatur County Juvenile Court during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 9:00a.m. until 5:00p.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 7th day of October, 2026./s./Cecilia Willis
Clerk,Decatur County Juvenile Court
The Post Searchlight:
Oct. 14, 21, 28 and Nov. 4, 2026
129434