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November 4, 2026

Georgia Begins Distributing Property Tax Relief Funds To Local Governments

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Georgia homeowners who qualify for a homestead exemption are receiving additional property tax relief as the state begins distributing funds to local governments under a one-time program approved earlier this year.

October 24, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Governor Kemp Extends Georgia Gas Tax Suspension Through November 30

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Georgia motorists will continue receiving relief from state gasoline and diesel taxes through the Thanksgiving holiday after Governor Brian Kemp announced Saturday that he is extending the state’s motor fuel tax suspension through November 30.

The announcement, made October 24, extends the state of emergency declared in response to volatility in global petroleum markets and continued high fuel prices. The suspension had previously been scheduled to expire November 5.

Kemp said he made the decision in consultation with Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones and Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns. The extension will keep the state’s motor fuel excise tax suspended during one of the busiest holiday travel periods of the year.

October 15, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Tax Revenues Increase 2.3 Percent In September As Sales Tax Collections Climb

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Georgia’s tax collections increased during September, with stronger sales tax and corporate income tax revenues helping offset a decline in individual income tax collections.

October 9, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Kemp Extends Georgia Gas Tax Suspension Through November 5

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Georgia motorists will continue getting a break at the gas pump after Governor Brian Kemp extended the state’s suspension of motor fuel taxes through November 5.

September 30, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

State Sen. Lanny Thomas Praises Georgia Gas Tax Suspension

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State Sen. Lanny Thomas says Georgia motorists are getting some relief at the gas pump following the suspension of the state’s motor fuel tax.

Thomas, who represents Senate District 53, said Tuesday that suspending the tax will save motorists 33.3 cents per gallon on gasoline and 37.3 cents per gallon on diesel fuel. Those figures match Georgia’s current motor-fuel excise tax rates.

“Today, Georgians are waking up to some much-needed relief at the pump,” Thomas said in a statement posted Tuesday morning.

Thomas credited Gov. Brian Kemp and Republican leaders in the General Assembly with taking action to provide relief as Georgians continue dealing with higher fuel and other household costs.

Thomas said the savings could particularly benefit people commuting to work, parents taking children to school, small-business owners and farmers who regularly purchase gasoline or diesel.

The Trion Republican said he supports efforts aimed at allowing Georgians to keep more of their income and described the motor-fuel tax suspension as one way state leaders are addressing affordability.

Thomas currently represents Georgia Senate District 53.

The latest suspension took effect at midnight and is scheduled to remain in effect for 30 days, according to Thomas’ statement.

September 28, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Kemp Suspends Georgia Gas Tax For 30 Days As Fuel Prices Surge

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Georgia drivers will get a break at the pump beginning Tuesday after Governor Brian Kemp announced Monday that he is suspending the state’s motor fuel excise tax for 30 days.

September 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Tax Collections Rise 3.5% In August

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Georgia’s state tax collections continued to grow in August, with revenues approaching $2.5 billion for the month.

September 6, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Sets New Record With $35.2 Billion In Economic Development Investment

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Georgia recorded another record-breaking year for economic development, with approximately $35.2 billion in new project investments during Fiscal Year 2026, according to Governor Brian Kemp and the Georgia Department of Economic Development.

August 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia’s July Net Tax Revenues Rise 3.1 Percent

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Georgia began the new fiscal year with an increase in state tax collections, with net tax revenues totaling $2.57 billion in July.

August 6, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Medical Cannabis Program Sees Record Growth After Law Changes

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Georgia’s medical cannabis program is experiencing its fastest growth since it launched a decade ago, with the number of registered patients increasing by more than 22 percent in just over a month following new state law changes.