Politics

As part of a lengthy bill raising a number of fees statewide, the cost of copying files of cases on appeal would significantly increase. HB 1055, which Gov. Sonny Perdue signed into law on May 12, increased the cost to copy files from $1.50 per page to $10 per page – or from $750 to $5,000 for a 500-page file. But the state’s Supreme Court has created a work around aimed at keeping costs down.

A total of 14 candidates – seven Republicans and seven Democrats – qualified last week to run for governor. The two primaries will take place July 20. The following list includes information from the Secretary of State’s office. Republican Jeff Chapman of BrunswickAge: 50 Occupation: Businessman Website: www.jeffchapmanforgovernor.com Nathan Deal of GainesvilleAge: 67 Occupation: Former Congressman Website: www.dealforgovernor.com Karen Handel of AlpharettaAge: 48 Occupation: Former Secretary of State Website: www.karenhandel.com Eric Johnson of AtlantaAge: 56

ATLANTA – Congratulations taxpayers. Today marks Tax Freedom Day – a day later than last year. According to the Tax Foundation, the average American needs to work 99 days – until today – in order to pay this year’s federal, state and local taxes. But, this calculation doesn’t include deficit spending. “Today the average American has finally worked enough to pay off the tax collector, but it will be another thirty-eight days before Americans have