Georgia gas tax suspension ended June 2; special session expands
Key Questions
When did Georgia's gas tax suspension end?
The 33-cent gas tax suspension ended June 2, raising prices immediately by that amount. This concluded a two-and-a-half-month hiatus on the tax.
How much did gas prices rise after the suspension lifted?
Gas prices increased by 33 cents per gallon when the tax returned. The change was reported as taking effect on Wednesday following the end of the suspension.
What did Gov. Kemp add to the special session agenda?
Gov. Brian Kemp added local tax referendums and appointments to the special session. The session was originally focused on redrawing the state’s political map and addressing election ballot QR codes.
When is the special session scheduled to occur?
The special session is scheduled for June 17. It now includes the newly added items on local tax referendums and appointments.
How could the special session affect Southeast Georgia residents?
The local tax referendums could impact property tax relief in Southeast Georgia. This remains a major local economic story tied to the end of the gas tax suspension.
The 33-cent gas tax suspension ended June 2, raising prices immediately. Gov. Kemp's special session agenda now includes local tax referendums and appointments, which could affect property tax relief in Southeast Georgia. The session is scheduled for June 17. This remains a major local economic story.