IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF LIBERTY COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA In the Interest of: A.R.E., Female Minor child Civil Action File No. 2026-A-2-RR RULE NISI AND NOTICE OF ADOPTION TO LEGAL PARENT PURSUANT TO OCGA SS 19-8-10 TO: JAY MICHAEL ELLIS, Legal Father You are hereby informed that a petition was filed in the Superior Court of Liberty County, Georgia, for the adoption of a child named A.R.E. Said petition seeks to terminate your rights and obligations with respect to the referenced child. You have no obligation to file an answer, but you have the right to appear in the pending adoption proceeding on May 19, 2026, at 9:00 AM at the Liberty County Justice Center located in Hinesville, Georgia and show cause why your rights to the named child should not be terminated. The Clerk of Courts shall provide a copy of this Order to all parties. SO ORDERED this 27th day of March, 2026. /s/: Robert L. Russell, III_________ Honorable Robert L. Russell, III Chief Judge, Superior Court of Liberty County Atlantic Judicial Circuit 53299/