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October 24, 2026

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.

September 17, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

AAA Says Now Is The Time To Start Planning Holiday Travel

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The holidays may still be several weeks away, but AAA says Georgians planning to travel for Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year’s should begin making those plans now.

December 5, 2025

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11 Killed on Georgia Roads During Thanksgiving Travel Period; No Fatalities Reported in Northwest Georgia

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The Thanksgiving travel period is routinely the busiest time of year on Georgia roadways, and state officials say 11 people died in traffic crashes during this year’s holiday reporting window.

November 26, 2025

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State Patrol Increases Thanksgiving Holiday Patrols as Millions Hit Georgia Roads

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Georgia State Patrol Troopers and Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Officers will be out in force this week as the Thanksgiving travel period begins. The 102-hour travel window starts at 6 p.m. Wednesday, November 26, and runs through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, November 30. Officials say the goal is to reduce crashes and keep the record number of holiday travelers safe on Georgia’s roads.

November 25, 2025

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Thanksgiving Gas Prices Rising Across Georgia and Alabama

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As Thanksgiving travel ramps up, drivers across Georgia are seeing a slight increase in gas prices heading into the holiday week. According to AAA, the statewide average now stands at $2.87 per gallon, driven by a modest rise in crude oil prices and growing travel demand. Prices are six cents higher than last week, nine cents higher than last month, but still six cents lower than this time last year. Filling up a standard 15-gallon tank now costs about $43.95.

November 25, 2025

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Local Law Enforcement Steps Up Holiday Patrols as Thanksgiving Travel Begins

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As Thanksgiving travel increases across Georgia, law enforcement agencies statewide — including the Summerville Police Department, Trion Police Department, and the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office — are stepping up patrols to keep roads safe during one of the busiest travel periods of the year.

November 22, 2025

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GDOT Suspends Lane Closures for Thanksgiving Travel to Reduce Congestion

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The Georgia Department of Transportation has released its official Thanksgiving holiday travel forecast and announced plans to suspend interstate and major state route lane closures to help ease congestion for millions of travelers hitting the road next week.