IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF BULLOCH COUNTY ST ATE OF GEORGIA NAKEYTA LACEY, Plaintiff, V. LLOYD LACEY, JR., Defendant. Civil Action File No. SUDR2026000189 ORDER OF PUBLICATION It appearing by Affidavit, that the above named defendant on whom service is to be made in this case resides out of the State, or has departed from the State, or cannot after due diligence, be found within the State, or conceals himself/herself to avoid service of the Summons, and it further appearing, either by Affidavit or by verified Complaint on file, that a claim exists against the defendant in respect to whom service is to be made, and that he/she is a necessary or proper party to the action. IT IS HEREBY CONSIDERED, ORDERED AND DECREED THAT: Service be made by publication as provided by law. SO ORDERED this 15th day of June, 2026. Matthe K. Hube Judge, Bulloch County Superior Court Ogeechee Judicial Circuit 73568 8.6.26 RL