In this case, the appellant brought this direct appeal from summary judgment entered against her in the amount of $1,451.13 principal, plus $87.07 interest. Because the judgment was for $2,500 or less, the discretionary appeal procedures of OCGA 5-6-35 were required, and this appeal must be dismissed. Perryman v. Ga. Power Co., 180 Ga. App. 259 (348 SE2d 762) (1986).