NOTICE OF INCORPORATION Notice is given that Articles of Incorporation that will incorporate E.C. GIDDENS ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE, INC. have been delivered to the Secretary of State for filing in accordance with the Georgia Business Corporation Code. The initial registered office of the corporation is located at 210 PLUM CT., COLUMBUS, GA 31909 and its initial registered agent at such address is VALERIE L. GIDDENS-BLADWIN. Pub:JUL 31&AUG 7,2012(2481336)