Norris v. Henry County

Miller, Judge.

Henry County fired Anthony Norris when a county track hoe under his supervision became stuck in the mud, requiring great time and expense to extricate and repair. He appealed the termination decision to the county manager, to the board of commissioners, and to the superior court, all to no avail. Pursuant to a petition for a discretionary appeal, the appellant’s request was granted. Following a thorough review of the proceedings, we now affirm on the grounds that he was afforded due process and that some evidence supported the county’s decision to terminate him for cause.

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