O.C.G.A. § 24-11-22: Summary establishment of lost or destroyed evidence of indebtedness in probate court — Service of nonresidents; effect.

When the person alleged to be a debtor or maker of a lost or destroyed paper as set forth in Code Section 24-11-21 does not reside in this state, the alleged debtor or maker may be made a party to the proceedings by publication, in a newspaper to be designated by the judge of the probate court, twice a month for two months. When the person has been made a party, this article shall apply in his or her case.