State of North Carolina Macon County In the General Court of Justice District Court Division NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION IN THE MATTER OF A.G.S, a juvenile, DOB 11/15/2012 - File No. 25JT000029-550 To: UNKNOWN FATHER Whose last known whereabouts were believed to be in Cleveland County, North Carolina. Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: Petition for Termination of Parental Rights initiated in Macon County, North Carolina of the juvenile listed above, whose father is Unknown. You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than February 16, 2026, and upon your failure to do so the party seeking service against you will apply to the court for the relief sought. This the 17th day of December, 2025. David D. Moore Attorney for the Macon County Department of Social Services 598 W. Main St. Sylva, NC 28779 david@ddmoorelaw.com (828) 339-3900 Telephone 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/25 #11911511