25-03590W

FIRST INSERTION
NOTICE OF SUMMONS IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF DECATUR COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
J.A.B.CASE # 25-JV-104
IN THE INTEREST OF:
J.A.B.,Child(ren) Under 18 Years of Age
To: CRYSTAL LESHAE BROOKS, the mother, OF THE CHILD J.A.B.
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the above styled action seeking an order terminating your parental rights of the child was filed in the Juvenile Court of Decatur County, Georgia on September 23, 2025, and that by reason of an Order for Service by Publication dated November 17, 2025,
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, Georgia on January 23, 2026, at 9:00 A.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, 9:00 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 18th day of November, 2025.
/s./ Debbie Harter
Deputy Clerk, Decatur County Juvenile Court
BRENDA D FORMAN CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
By: /s/ Brenda D Forman
Nov. 27; Dec. 4, 11, 18, 2025 25-03590W

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