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October 6, 2026

Chattooga Gas Prices Match State Average As Prices Ease

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Gas prices have moved lower across much of Northwest Georgia, with Chattooga County averaging $3.86 per gallon as of Monday — the same as Georgia’s statewide average.

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.

June 3, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Drivers Seeing Higher Gas Prices After Tax Suspension Ends

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The price of filling up is headed higher now that Georgia’s temporary gas tax suspension has expired.

May 17, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Gov. Kemp Extends Georgia Gas Tax Suspension For Two More Weeks

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Georgia drivers will get two additional weeks of relief at the gas pump after Governor Brian Kemp signed an executive order suspending the state’s motor fuel tax.

March 13, 2026

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Kemp Discusses Fuel Tax Suspension Amid Rising Fuel Prices

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As fuel prices continue to rise amid fighting in Iran, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp says he is not ready to suspend the state gas tax just yet.

Kemp told reporters Tuesday that previous gas tax suspensions were “targeted and strategic,” and he does not want to overreact to what could end up being a short-term spike in prices.

The latest jump in fuel costs follows military strikes in Iran on February 28 involving U.S. and Israeli forces, which pushed oil prices sharply higher.

Kemp noted that oil briefly climbed to around $115 a barrel before falling back to about $90 a barrel. He also said the United States is producing record levels of oil and gas, which he believes provides strong long-term energy security even while prices remain vulnerable to global events.

The governor said he plans to keep watching the markets for several more days before making any decision on whether to suspend the gas tax.

Kemp has taken that step three times before. In 2022, he suspended the gas tax as prices climbed during the war in Ukraine. In 2023, he again suspended the tax as inflation hit a 40-year high. In 2024, Kemp suspended the gas tax in response to Hurricane Helene.

For now, Georgia drivers will have to wait and see whether the recent rise in gas prices becomes severe enough to prompt another temporary tax break.