Governor Brian Kemp Suspends Gas Tax and Declares State of Emergency
Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) recently declared a state of emergency amidst global market volatility and suspended the state's excise gas tax for a period of 30 days. The suspension took effect at 12:01 a.m. on September 29 and runs through October 29.
The governor's executive order declaring the state of emergency also suspends state weight limits on commercial vehicles, further reducing the cost factored into everyday goods like those bought in grocery stores.
Send news tips to: [email protected]
Gov. Brian Kemp on why Georgians should vote for Rick Jackson: "This election is a fight for the soul of our state. We need to remember what we have been doing. We've given Georgians tax rebates, cut the state income tax, suspended the gas tax."
Attorney General Chris Carr on his recent bust of Paycheck Protection Fraud: "The Paycheck Protection Program was designed to support small business owners – not criminals looking to take advantage of a global health pandemic. With these convictions, we’re sending a message that fraud and abuse will not be tolerated in this state."
Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA) on receiving the 2026 MPA Award: "I will continue to work in Washington and across the aisle to ensure Georgia-based film productions continue to be supported and Georgians, whose livelihoods depend on the film industry, have all the resources they need to succeed."
AG Chris Carr Files Lawsuit Against Nonprofit SDG Impact Fund -- By Dome Politics' James Swafford -- Attorney General Chris Carr recently filed a complaint in Fulton County Superior Court against SDG Impact Fund, Inc. (SDGIF).
Raphael Warnock Receives 2026 MPA Film Industry Champion Award -- By Dome Politics' James Swafford -- Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA) recently received the 2026 Motion Picture Association Industry Champion Award for his continued support for the creative community and for strengthening Georgia’s thriving film industry.
Governor Brian Kemp Suspends Gas Tax and Declares State of Emergency -- By Dome Politics' James Swafford
Lucy McBath Introduces Legislation to Reduce Classroom Overcrowding -- By Dome Politics' James Swafford -- Representative Lucy McBath (R-GA) recently introduced House Resolution 10631, also known as the Smaller Class Sizes for Students and Educators Act. This legislation would invest in addressing classroom overcrowding and setting students up for success.
AG Chris Carr Convicts 17 for $500,000 in Paycheck Protection Fraud -- By Dome Politics' James Swafford -- Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that his White Collar and Cyber Crime Unit secured the convictions of 17 individuals who fraudulently obtained nearly $500,000 in loans from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).
Governor Brian Kemp Announces 140 New Jobs Coming to McDuffie County -- By Dome Politics' James Swafford -- Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) today announced that Mayville Engineering Company (MEC) plans to create approximately 140 new jobs and invest an estimated $26 million over the next several years to establish a new metal fabrication facility in McDuffie County.
Rick Jackson Campaign Releases New Ad Featuring Governor Brian Kemp -- By Dome Politics' James Swafford -- Today, the Rick Jackson campaign for Governor released a new 30-second television ad called “Soul,” the campaign's first of the general election to feature Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA).
