Court of Appeals of the State of Georgia ATLANTA,__________________ December 12, 2012 The Court of Appeals hereby passes the following order: A13A0708. SHIRLEY PACE v. ALFREDA WILLIAMS.

Alfreda Williams sued Shirley Pace, and the magistrate court entered judgment in Williams’ favor. On appeal, the state court awarded $5,255.75 to Williams. Pace, acting pro se, then filed this direct appeal. We lack jurisdiction for two reasons.

First, the discretionary appeal procedure is required where a money judgment in an action for damages totals $10,000.00 or less. See OCGA § 5-6-35 (a) (6). The discretionary appeal procedure also applies when a party seeks review of a state court’s order reviewing the judgment of a magistrate court. See OCGA § 5-6-35 (a) (1). Because Pace failed to follow the required procedure, her appeal is hereby DISMISSED for lack of jurisdiction. See Hill v. Rose Electric Co., 220 Ga. App. 603, 604 (469 SE2d 844) (1996).

Court of Appeals of the State of Georgia 12/12/2012 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.