SUMMARY: AAA forecasts a record 108,677 more travelers this year in Georgia, with 3.7 million expected to journey over 50 miles, primarily by car. Factors influencing travel include colder weather reducing gas demand and a shift to online holiday shopping. Current gas prices in Georgia are stable at $2.92 per gallon, slightly lower than last year’s $3. Nearby states generally offer cheaper gas, with Tennessee at around $2.72. Lane closures on major highways will be suspended from Monday until January 5. Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport anticipates a busy Christmas Day, expecting 327,724 travelers.

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SUMMARY: As North Carolinians prepare for holiday travel, the average price for a gallon of unleaded gasoline is $2.83, below the national average of $3.05. AAA anticipates 3.5 million residents traveling at least 50 miles from home in the state between December 23 and January 1. While North Carolina’s gasoline prices are better than a month ago, diesel averages $3.41. Among 14 major metro areas, Jacksonville has the lowest unleaded price at $2.72, while Durham-Chapel Hill has the highest at $2.97. North Carolina’s gas taxes, currently 40.4 cents per gallon, fund transportation projects statewide.

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SUMMARY: During the holiday season, nearly 2.58 million Tennesseans are expected to travel by car, approaching the 2019 record. To ease travel, the Tennessee Department of Transportation will suspend all construction from 11:59 p.m. Monday through 11:59 p.m. Jan. 1, though some safety-related road closures will remain. Gas prices have slightly increased to $2.72 per gallon, compared to $2.65 last week, but are lower than last year’s price of $2.76. Memphis International Airport anticipates 105,000 travelers between Dec. 19 and Jan. 2, with the busiest day being Friday, when 8,200 passengers will pass through TSA checkpoints.

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