Everett v. Rast

Miller, Judge.

Mark Everett appeals the trial court’s order denying his motion for attorney fees and expenses of litigation under the Open Records Act, OCGA § 50-18-70 et seq. (the Act). We find no error and affirm.

On November 21, 2003, Michael T. Rast, the city administrator of the City of Hapeville, received a request from Everett for copies of all records pertaining to compensation paid by the City to acquire certain rights of way during the previous two years. Three days later, the deputy city clerk responded to Everett’s request. She informed Everett that subject to certain exemptions…