Selke v. Carson

Thompson, Chief Justice.

The question for decision in this appeal is whether appellants were required to follow the discretionary appeal procedure set forth in OCGA § 5-6-35. We hold that they were so required and grant appellees’ motion to dismiss the appeal.

Appellants, former Forsyth County deputy sheriffs, were terminated from their employment without notice. The sheriff claimed appellants were terminated due to a reduction in force. Appellants asserted their termination was a subterfuge for political retaliation and age discrimination.

Appellants’ jobs were covered by the Forsyth County…