IN THE JUVENILE COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF CLARKE STATE OF GEORGIA In re: J.D.S.  Gender: M, DOB: 11/25/25 Case No. 029-25-0773 A Child Under the Age of Eighteen. File No. 18507 Case No. 029-25-0773   NOTICE OF SUMMONS TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, Tatiana Deborah Sherman, mother, and anyone else claiming to have a parental interest in the above minor child. YOU ARE NOTIFIED that the above styled dependency case is set for a dependency hearing on March 9, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. The child is in the temporary legal custody of the Georgia Department of Human Services by and through the Clarke County Division of Family and Children Services. The hearing is to determine whether the child is a dependent child pursuant to O.C.G.A. §15-11-2(22) and should remain in the custody of the state. An order for service by publication was entered by the Court on December 31, 2025. A copy of the petition may be obtained from the Clerk of the Juvenile Court at 325 Washington Street, Athens, Georgia 30601, during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 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, K. Angela Pope, P.O. Box 1259, Watkinsville, Georgia, 30677, an answer or other responsive pleading. You are entitled to have an attorney represent you and that the Court will appoint counsel at no cost if you complete an application and the Court determines that you qualify for court appointed legal representation. You may contact the Public Defender’s Office at (706) 369-6440 to see if you qualify. WITNESS THE HONORABLE Amanda Trimble, Judge of said Court. This 31st day of December, 2025.   Ashley Armstrong, Associate Clerk, Juvenile Court of Clarke County 11972094