Gas Prices Spike

Gas prices in Georgia are climbing as the conflict with Iran disrupts global oil supply, with the state seeing one of the biggest increases in the country.

GasBuddy chief analyst Patrick De Haan said prices in Atlanta jumped about 41 cents in a week, pushing the average to about $3.20, its highest level since 2024.

The increase comes amid the Iran conflict and a supply bottleneck created by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow shipping lane that about 20% of the world’s oil goes through.

You can check the latest gas prices for your county here.

  Dems Reject Property Tax Rollback

Republican state House members’ plan to lower property tax rates fell short as all but one Democrat voted against the measure, leaving the proposed constitutional amendment short of the two-thirds majority needed.

The proposal sought to reduce property taxes on primary homes by lowering assessment rates over 10 years, down to 10% of fair-market value from 40%. The measure is separate from the one-time property tax rebate Gov. Brian Kemp signed into law this week.

Republicans said they supported the measure as a benefit to taxpayers and a way to help people afford to stay in their homes, while opponents called the plan an election-year gimmick that would lock a risky tax restructure into the state constitution.

Founding Documents Coming

Atlanta will host a visit by the Freedom Plane National Tour starting this month, one of eight U.S. cities chosen for the America 250 event showcasing founding-era documents from the National Archives.

Starting March 27, the Atlanta History Center will offer 16 days of free admission to view the documents. Their arrival on the commemorative Boeing 737 Freedom Plane will be celebrated at a March 23 ceremony at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

The nine documents include an engraving of the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Association, the Treaty of Paris, a rare draft Constitution, and the vote tally from the Constitutional Convention.

The exhibition’s stop in Atlanta is part of the history center’s 100th anniversary, which will include an Atlanta in 100 Objects exhibit in April and a major Civil War-era exhibition opening in July.

Meanwhile, the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation released more details on its yearlong Georgia250 statewide events, including a video series and author talks in Atlanta and Macon.

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➤ Savannah: State lawmakers approved $20 million to expand medical residency programs at Coastal Georgia hospitals, aiming to train more physicians in the region. (More)

➤ Statewide: More than 60 Georgia colleges and universities are waiving application fees this month through the state’s Find Your Match in March initiative for high school seniors. (More)

➤ Newnan: Coweta County 911 launched the Automated Secure Alarm Protocol system, which delivers alarm notifications directly into its dispatch system to cut processing times and reduce errors. (More)

➤ Jasper County: State lawmakers are considering a bill to limit pharmacy benefit managers, with supporters saying the measure could prevent independent rural drugstores from closing. (More)

➤ Columbus: Free colon cancer screenings continue through March at three locations for adults 45 and older or those with a family history of cancer. (More)

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➤ Former University of Georgia and Atlanta Falcons quarterback DJ Shockley will serve as commencement speaker for the university’s spring graduation ceremony. (More)

➤ The Atlanta Falcons plan to release wide receiver Darnell Mooney to free salary cap space. (More)

➤ The Atlanta Braves beat Team Colombia 9-1 in a tune-up game ahead of the World Baseball Classic, which some observers criticized for its lack of competitive spirit. (More)

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➤ The state’s farmers are bracing for rising costs as the war in Iran disrupts shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, threatening fertilizer supplies ahead of the spring planting season. (More)

➤ Six Flags Over Georgia is not one of the seven parks that Six Flags will sell for $331 million to EPR Properties and its partner, theme park operator Enchanted Parks. (More)

➤ Georgia posted record exports last year, with its 13% increase from the prior year more than double the national average, and total 2025 exports placing the state in the top 10 nationally. Aircraft and aircraft parts are the state’s top exports. (More)

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➤ Cosm will open June 10 with a viewing of Game 4 of the NBA Finals on its giant LED dome. The 70,000-square-foot immersive entertainment venue is located across from Mercedes-Benz Stadium and adjacent to State Farm Arena in Atlanta. (More)

➤ A poll found none of the state’s U.S. Senate candidates topping the 50% mark in voter preference in head-to-head matchups. (More)

➤ Reminder: Clocks spring forward one hour at 2 a.m. Sunday as daylight saving time begins. (More)

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Will you travel anywhere for spring break?

1. Staycation: 26%
2. Other: 21%
3. Beach: 19%
4. Mountains: 17% 
5. Overseas trip: 17%

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