Driving through Georgia will be expensive over holiday

(The Center Square) – Motorists traveling through Georgia will experience high gas prices and congestion in some areas over the Memorial Day weekend, despite state efforts to make travel smoother for Georgians.

The average cost of a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline is just over $4, according to AAA. Georgians were paying $2.94 per gallon a year ago.

Gov. Brian Kemp extended a motor fuel tax break through June 3, giving Georgians a 33-cent break on gasoline and a 37-cent break on diesel. Georgia has the lowest gas prices among its neighbors. The lowest price is found in Alabama and South Carolina, where a gallon of regular unleaded is $4.16. It’s most expensive in Florida at $4.47 a gallon, according to AAA.

High gas prices are not expected to deter travelers from driving more than 50 miles from home, according to AAA. More than 1.2 million Georgia travelers are expected to drive, the organization said.

“Memorial ...