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Georgia extends gas tax relief, but policy debate continues
Republican Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is extending the state’s motor fuel tax suspension for two more weeks, continuing relief at the pump through June 3 as Memorial Day travel approaches.
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- “Georgians know best how to spend their money, not the government. That's why we're committed to being good stewards of those dollars and putting more of them where they belong - in Georgians' pockets - at a time when other states are having to raise taxes.” — [source: News Release]