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Georgians will pay more at the pumps beginning Wednesday

Monday, June 1 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp will not extend the motor fuel tax suspension that expires at 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, the governor's office said late Monday afternoon. ... Read More.

Collins, Dooley spar during debae

Sunday, May 31 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - Georgia Republican U.S. Senate candidate Derek Dooley took a jab from U.S. Rep. Mike Collins on immigration, while Dooley took a swipe of his own, bringing up a House ethics inquiry into his competitor. ... Read More.

Study shows tax cuts leave big hole in Georgia’s budget

Friday, May 29 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - A study confirms what outgoing Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp warned state lawmakers about when he signed the fiscal year 2027 budget - lawmakers may have to dig into the state surplus to find $1 billion to meet the budget allocations,... Read More.

USDA plan rallies around American cotton farmers

Friday, May 29 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - America lost its top rank for cotton production in the middle of the last century, its mark as the top exporter to Brazil three years ago. ... Read More.

Public Service Commission approves Georgia Power storm recovery plan

Thursday, May 28 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - The Georgia Public Service Commission on Thursday approved two Georgia Power requests that the utility company said would lower electric bills by just over $4 a month. ... Read More.

Gas tax suspension expires Tuesday as prices remain high

Wednesday, May 27 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - Georgia's gas tax suspension will end Tuesday but gas prices are still hovering at around $4 a gallon for unleaded. The average cost for a... Read More.

Georgia’s runoff election heats up

Tuesday, May 26 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - Three weeks before Georgians return to the polls, candidates are swiping barbs and announcing new endorsements. Republicans have two important races to decide on June... Read More.

U.S. Supreme Court denies emergency application from court candidates

Monday, May 25 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday denied an emergency request by two defeated candidates for Georgia Supreme Court to overturn a decision that allowed the state's judicial regulators to make public accusations against them the day before voters went to... Read More.

New Findings: Atlanta gave Muslim Action group a $35k donation, didn’t track how it got spent

Monday, May 25 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - Atlanta's city government gave a Muslim activist group that raised money for Gaza a $35,000 donation on top of $250,000 in federal grants, a continuing investigation by The Center Square has found. ... Read More.

Driving through Georgia will be expensive over holiday

Friday, May 22 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - Motorists traveling through Georgia will experience high gas prices and congestion in some areas over the Memorial Day weekend, despite state efforts to make travel smoother for Georgians. ... Read More.

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