ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — As inflation rises and the war surrounding Iran continues to drive up oil prices worldwide, Gov. Brian Kemp signed two bills that will put money back in your wallet.
On Friday, Kemp signed a bill suspending Georgia’s gas tax for 60 days and another bill providing a one-time income tax rebate of up to $500.
The approval of the gas tax suspension comes after the House and Senate overwhelmingly approved the amendment to HB 1199, a routine tax code bill, on Wednesday and Thursday, respectively. The state’s gas tax is currently 33.3 cents per gallon, or 37.3 cents for diesel.
“Here in Georgia, we don’t just talk. We act, and we also deliver,” the governor said, addressing affordability.
Georgia’s now swimming in extra cash?