Court of Appeals of the State of Georgia ATLANTA,____________________ April 12, 2024 The Court of Appeals hereby passes the following order: A24A1187. KEVIN L. PELLETT v. GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, BOARD OF REVIEW.

In this direct appeal, Kevin Pellett seeks review of the superior court’s order affirming the decision of the Georgia Department of Labor to deny his claim for pandemic unemployment benefits. Under OCGA § 5-6-35 (a) (1), however, a party seeking to appeal a superior court decision reviewing a state agency ruling must follow the discretionary appeal procedure. See Dunlap v. City of Atlanta, 272 Ga. 523, 524 (531 SE2d 702) (2000). Because Pellett failed to follow the proper appellate procedure, this appeal is hereby DISMISSED for lack of jurisdiction. See id. Court of Appeals of the State of Georgia Clerk’s Office, Atlanta,____________________ 04/12/2024 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.