In the Interest of S. P.

BLACKBURN, Presiding Judge.

In two separate appeals, the mother of S. P. and J. T. appeals the juvenile court’s order finding her two children deprived pursuant to OCGA § 15-11-2 (8) (A). She contends that the juvenile court erred (i) by reviewing evidence submitted by the guardian ad litem during an ex parte meeting and (ii) by denying her request to continue the deprivation hearing. Because these appeals raise identical issues based on the same facts, we consolidate them for review. For the reasons set forth below, we affirm in both cases.

On appeal from a deprivation order, we review the…