Georgia drivers are getting some relief at the pump as prices continue to ease, and Northwest Georgia is helping lead the way, with AAA showing some of the lowest averages in the state across Chattooga County and the surrounding area while neighboring DeKalb and Cherokee counties in Alabama are also sitting in the mid-$2.50 range.

AAA had Georgia’s statewide average at about $2.64 per gallon Monday, helped by cheaper winter-blend fuel and strong local supply, even as the national average ticked up due to refinery issues and global market swings. The statewide price is 2 cents lower than last week, 12 cents lower than last month, and 32 cents lower than this time last year, putting a typical 15-gallon fill-up at about $39.60.

In Northwest Georgia, AAA’s latest local averages list Chattooga County at $2.70 per gallon, Walker County at $2.70, and Gordon County at $2.71. AAA also reports the Catoosa–Dade–Walker region as one of the least expensive areas in Georgia, averaging $2.53, reflecting the broader tri-county market that includes Dade County.

Across the state line in Alabama, AAA’s local averages show DeKalb County at $2.56 per gallon and Cherokee County at $2.55. Drivers should still expect small day-to-day shifts, but seasonal demand and winter fuel blends typically support lower prices this time of year unless major refinery disruptions or international supply concerns change the outlook.