Thomas Jackson v. Mark Butler, Commissioner of Georgia Department of Labor

Opinion

Court of Appeals of the State of Georgia

ATLANTA,____________________ January 26, 2016

The Court of Appeals hereby passes the following order:

A16A0751. THOMAS JACKSON v. MARK BUTLER, COMMISSIONER OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR et al.

In this direct appeal, Thomas Jackson seeks review of the superior court’s order dismissing his petition for judicial review of a decision of the Georgia Department of Labor denying his claim for unemployment benefits. Under OCGA § 5-6-35 (a) (1), however, appeals from orders of superior courts reviewing decisions of state administrative agencies must be made by application for discretionary review. See Dunlap v. City of Atlanta, 272 Ga. 523, 524 (531 SE2d 702) (2000). Because Jackson failed to file an application for discretionary review, we lack jurisdiction to consider this appeal, which is hereby DISMISSED.

Court of Appeals of the State of Georgia 01/26/2016

Clerk’s Office, Atlanta,____________________ I certify that the above is a true extract from the minutes of the Court of Appeals of Georgia.

Witness my signature and the seal of said court hereto affixed the day and year last above written.

, Clerk.