Before the approval of the judge of the probate court may be demanded as provided in this article, the applicant shall pay to such judge the cost of the proceedings, including the clerk's cost for recording the same. The applicant shall be bound for such costs if the judge approves the application. If any person filing objections to the schedule or plat fails to have the same sustained, he shall pay the cost of the proceedings.
OCGA § 44-13-19