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September 14, 2026

$6 Diesel Hitting Chattooga County Businesses, Farms And Manufacturers Hard

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The price posted on a diesel pump may look like a problem primarily for truck drivers, but with diesel now above $6 per gallon in Georgia, the effects could eventually be felt by almost every business — and household — in Chattooga County.

September 8, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Gas Prices Remain Elevated After Labor Day Weekend

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Georgia motorists are starting the shortened work week with gasoline prices still well above where they were a year ago.

September 1, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Gas Prices Finally Ease After Weeks Of Increases

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Georgia motorists are getting at least a little relief at the pump heading into the Labor Day travel period, with the statewide average for regular gasoline falling after several weeks of increases.

AAA says the Georgia average is now about $3.78 per gallon, down roughly 3 cents from a week ago and 11 cents from a month ago. However, prices remain about 88 cents higher than this time last year. A typical 15-gallon fill-up at the current statewide average costs about $56.70.

August 29, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

AAA Warns Labor Day Travelers To Expect Higher Costs And Heavy Traffic

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Americans planning a Labor Day getaway should prepare for higher travel costs and heavier traffic, according to a new holiday travel outlook from AAA.

August 25, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Gas Prices Continue To Climb Amid Middle East Tensions

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Gas prices in Georgia continue to move higher as ongoing conflict in the Middle East adds pressure to global oil markets.

August 18, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Gas Prices Climb As Oil Markets React To Middle East Uncertainty

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Georgia drivers are paying more at the pump this week as rising crude oil prices and continued uncertainty surrounding the war in the Middle East put upward pressure on gasoline prices.

August 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Gas Prices Fall As Drivers See Relief At The Pump

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Georgia drivers are seeing some relief at the pump as gasoline prices continue to decline, with Northwest Georgia among the least expensive areas of the state.

August 4, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Gas Prices Begin To Fall As Oil Costs Ease

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Georgia drivers are getting a little relief at the pump as gasoline prices begin to decline following a drop in crude oil prices. The decrease comes as concerns over potential global supply disruptions have eased, reducing the cost of producing gasoline.

July 7, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Gas Prices Continue to Decline; Local Drivers Seeing Slight Relief at the Pump

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Georgia motorists are seeing another small drop in gasoline prices this week, according to AAA, as lower crude oil prices continue to help keep fuel costs in check. The statewide average for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline on Monday is $3.53, down slightly from last week, while the national average stands at $3.80 per gallon. AAA says prices could continue to fluctuate throughout the busy summer travel season, but drivers are benefiting from improving market conditions.

Here are the latest AAA average prices for regular unleaded gasoline in the local area:

Chattooga County, Georgia: $3.55
Floyd County, Georgia: $3.54
Walker County, Georgia: $3.53
Gordon County, Georgia: $3.50
DeKalb County, Alabama: $3.64
Cherokee County, Alabama: $3.50

AAA encourages motorists to compare prices between stations, keep tires properly inflated, and avoid aggressive driving to maximize fuel economy.

June 30, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

AAA: Gas Prices Continue To Fall Ahead Of Independence Day Travel

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Georgia motorists are getting another break at the pump just as one of the busiest travel weeks of the year gets underway.