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April 24, 2026

Auto Insurance Costs Climbing Across Georgia, Impacting Drivers Statewide

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Drivers across Georgia are continuing to feel the pinch as auto insurance costs remain among the highest in the country.

April 10, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

IRS Urges Taxpayers To File Now As April 15 Deadline Approaches

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The Internal Revenue Service is reminding taxpayers that the April 15 filing deadline is just days away and is encouraging anyone who still needs to file to take advantage of free tools and resources available at IRS.gov.

April 7, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Gas Prices Still Climbing Higher Amid Global Tensions

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Ongoing fighting in the Middle East is driving oil prices higher, which is pushing gas prices up across Georgia and the nation. However, Georgia’s gas tax suspension is helping slow how quickly prices are rising.

March 20, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

USPS Warns Stamp Price Could Climb to 95 Cents Amid Financial Crisis

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The U.S. Postal Service is warning that the price of a first-class Forever stamp could rise as high as 95 cents as the agency tries to address mounting financial problems and avoid running out of cash. The current price remains 78 cents following the most recent increase in July 2025, with additional adjustments expected in the coming months.

March 18, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Georgia Tax Rebate Bill Heads To Governor Kemp

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Georgia lawmakers have approved House Bill 1000, a measure that would provide a one-time state income tax rebate for eligible taxpayers, and the bill is now headed to Governor Brian Kemp for his signature.

Under the proposal, taxpayers who filed timely Georgia income tax returns for both the 2024 and 2025 tax years would qualify for the rebate. The bill sets the rebate at $250 for single filers or married people filing separately, $375 for heads of household, and $500 for married couples filing jointly.

The rebate would be funded using part of the state’s budget surplus, which lawmakers say currently stands at around $14 billion.

If signed into law, the measure would mark another round of tax relief for Georgia residents, continuing a series of rebates issued by the state in recent years as lawmakers return surplus revenue to taxpayers.

March 17, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Gas Prices Continue to Rise in Georgia

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Spring Break travel demand, combined with rising crude oil prices, is continuing to send gas prices higher across Georgia.

AAA says the average price for a gallon of regular gas in Georgia now stands at $3.51, up 29 cents from a week ago, 79 cents from a month ago, and 61 cents higher than this time last year.

March 15, 2026

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Georgia Power Seeks Nearly $912 Million From Customers For Storm Recovery Costs

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Georgia Power is asking state regulators to approve a plan that would charge customers $912 million over the next four years to recover costs tied to Hurricane Helene and other major storms. The proposal, filed with the Georgia Public Service Commission, would add about $4.42 per month to the typical residential bill based on 1,000 kilowatt-hours of usage, with higher-use households likely paying more.

March 14, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

IRS Extends Office Hours At Taxpayer Assistance Centers During Filing Season

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The Internal Revenue Service has announced extended weekly office hours at more than 200 Taxpayer Assistance Centers across the country to give taxpayers more time to receive in-person help during filing season. The expanded weekday hours will remain in place through Thursday, April 30.

Taxpayers can find out whether a nearby Taxpayer Assistance Center is offering extended hours by using the TAC Locator tool on IRS.gov. The online tool provides office locations, directions, available services, and information about extended hours.

In addition to longer weekday hours, many Taxpayer Assistance Centers will also be open on select Saturdays through June 2026. During those Saturday hours, taxpayers can access all regularly available TAC services except for making cash payments. The IRS encourages taxpayers to check the website regularly because participating locations and available hours may change without notice.

February 10, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Georgia Gas Prices Hold Steady as February Begins, Offering Relief for Local Drivers

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Georgia drivers are seeing familiar numbers at the pump this week, as the state’s average gas price remains unchanged from last week. As of Monday, the average is holding at $2.66 per gallon, though motorists could still see minor day-to-day fluctuations depending on location and timing.

February 3, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Gas Prices Ease Again as Statewide Average Drops to $2.66

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Gas prices across Georgia eased over the weekend, supported by strong in-state fuel supplies and softer regional demand, even as the national average moved higher. As of Monday, the statewide average for regular unleaded is $2.66 per gallon, though minor day-to-day fluctuations are still possible.