The state fuel tax suspension and the supply chain state of emergency has been extended into the New Year.
Lt. Governor-Elect Burt Jones, speaker Jan Jones and speaker-nominee Jon Burns joined Kemp on Dec. 8 to announce the extension until Jan. 10, 2023.
"I'm thankful to have the support of these great leaders as we provide further relief to our citizens," Kemp said.
The executive orders are available here.
State leaders also reiterated their support for a next phase of inflation relief through a second tax refund. And, an extension of the homestead tax exemption.
The first tax refund, issued in 2022, returned over $1.1 billion to Georgia taxpayers. Kemp is calling for a second tax refund to be issued in 2023 of equal size.
"This would save the average homeowner in the state between 15 and 25 percent – or around $500 on average – on their local property tax bill next year," stated Kemp.
Since the temporary suspension of the state fuel tax was implemented, Georgia’s average gas price has consistently remained one of the lowest in the nation. It currently sits at $2.92 per gallon of regular gas, 40 cents below the national average, according to AAA.
“As inflation continued to rise, I extended that motor fuel tax suspension and renewed it six times by executive order. In total, we have saved Georgians well over a billion dollars at the pump, as a result. Those savings could then be spent on groceries, school supplies and clothing for their children, and other necessities,” Kemp said.
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