IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF BRYAN COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA IN THE INTEREST OF: J.F., DOB: 8/3/2010, Minor Child. CASE NO. 015-25JC-010 NOTICE OF SUMMONS TO: LORI WARE, a/k/a, LORI WILSON, and anyone who may be the biological father of a child born to Lori Ware, a/k/a, Lori Wilson. You are hereby notified that the above-styled action has been brought by the Bryan County Division of Family and Children Services, and the Georgia Department of Human Services, seeking to appoint a permanent guardian for this child; that said action has been filed in the Juvenile Court of Bryan County, Georgia; and that by reason of an Order for Service of Summons by Publication dated April 9, 2026, you are hereby notified that you may obtain a copy of the motion from the Clerk of the Juvenile Court of Bryan County, Georgia and may file with the Clerk of said Court, and serve upon Jenifer T. McComas, Petitioner's Attorney, whose mailing address is 128 Jackson Street, Vidalia, Georgia, 30474, an answer to the petition at any time prior to the hearing. You are hereby notified that a hearing with regard to the above-styled action will come before the Court on May 7, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at the Bryan County Courthouse in Pembroke, Georgia. The parties notified hereby are entitled to legal counsel in the proceedings, and the Court will appoint legal counsel if any party should be unable, without undue hardship, to employ counsel. WITNESS, the Honorable Christy Balbo, Judge of Bryan County Juvenile Court. This 9th day of April, 2026. Hon Christy Balbo, Judge (Deputy) Clerk, Bryan County Juvenile Court 53401 4.23.26 RL