SUMMARY: Georgia residents will benefit from lower gas prices starting Friday due to an executive order from Governor Brian Kemp, temporarily suspending the gas tax in response to Hurricane Helene’s impact on the state. The gas tax, at 32 cents, and the diesel tax, at 36 cents, are suspended until the state of emergency ends on October 9. The hurricane caused significant damage and led to 25 fatalities. President Biden approved a disaster declaration for multiple Georgia counties. Additionally, emergency officials are monitoring a chlorine leak from Bio Lab in Conyers, affecting air quality in metro Atlanta.

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SUMMARY: Plaintiffs, including the Democratic Party of Georgia, are seeking clarification on new rules enacted by the Georgia State Board of Elections ahead of the Nov. 5 general election. A judge is reviewing these rules, which permit local election boards to conduct a “reasonable inquiry” before certifying elections and scrutinize documents for inconsistencies. The plaintiffs argue these requirements could create uncertainty and chaos in the post-election process. Additionally, the Georgia NAACP opposes a new rule mandating daily hand counts of ballots, claiming it increases the risk of error and could lead to voter disenfranchisement, especially so close to the election.

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SUMMARY: Governor Brian Kemp has suspended the gas tax in Georgia following Hurricane Helen. The suspension will remain in effect until the state of emergency ends on October 9. This decision coincides with President Joe Biden‘s approval of a disaster declaration for an additional 30 counties in South and East Georgia, bringing the total to 41 counties under the declaration. Notably, none of the affected counties are in the metro Atlanta area.

Kemp is attempting to help those hit hardest by Helene get a little money back in their pocket at the pumps.

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