PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF TROUP COUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
IN RE: ESTATE OF JA’ZIYA R. GATES, MINOR
ESTATE NO. 2026-204-GM
NOTICE

Date of second publication, If any June 20, 2026
TO: Unknown Father
You are hereby notified that Tamala Hardnett has filed a Petition seeking to be appointed temporary guardian of the above-named minor of the above-name Minor. All objections to the Petition to the appointment of a temporary guardian or the appointment of the Petitioner as temporary guardian, must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections, and be filed with the Court not later than ten (10) days after the second publication of this notice if you were served by publication. All objections should be sworn to before a notary public or Georgia probate court clerk and filing fees must be tendered with your objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact Probate Court personnel for the required amount of filing fees.
NOTE: If a natural guardian files a timely objection to the creation of the temporary guardianship, the Petition will be dismissed. If a natural guardian files an objection to the appointment of the Petitioner as guardian, or if a parent who is not a natural guardian files an objection to the Petition, a hearing on the matter shall be scheduled at a later date. If no objection is filed, the Petition may be granted without a hearing.
Debbie Wade
Judge of the Probate Court
By: Amanda Veal
Clerk of the Probate Court

TROUP COUNTY PROBATE COURT
100 RIDLEY AVENUE
LAGRANGE, GA 30240
706-883-1690

LaGrange Daily News:
June 13 and 20, 2026
2026-204-GM