BEASLEY, Judge.
The requirement of a timely filed notice of appeal is jurisdictional, even as to criminal cases, and, absent an extension, upon the failure to file such notice within 30 days after a judgment becomes final the appeal must be dismissed. OCGA §§ 5-6-38 (a) and 5-6-39. Melton v. State,
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