ATLANTA – Gas prices in Georgia have increased at the pump compared to a week ago with drivers paying an average of $3.16 per gallon.
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Georgia gas price average increased at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are paying an average price of $3.16 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 13 cents more than a week ago, 19 cents more than a month ago, and 6 cents less than this time last year. It now costs an average of $47.40 to fill a 15-gallon tank of regular gasoline. Georgians are now paying almost $1.00 less to fill up at the pump compared to a year ago.
“Georgians continue to take a punch at the pumps,” said Montrae Waiters, AAA-The Auto Club Group spokeswoman. “The rise in crude oil prices continues to be the major culprit for higher prices in Georgia. Unfortunately, we cannot predict how high gas prices will rise this week, therefore, drivers are encouraged to follow AAA money-saving tips listed below.”
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Pump Prices Keep Rising Higher
Since last Monday, the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline has increased by 9 cents to $3.27 (subject to change overnight). A significant contributor is a shutdown at the large BP-Whiting refinery in Indiana, which has been offline for more than two weeks due to a power outage. The refinery processes 435,000 barrels of crude per day, and the shutdown has caused prices throughout the Midwest to climb, pushing the national average higher as well.
According to data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA), gas demand decreased from 8.81 to 8.17 million barrels a day last week. Total domestic gasoline stocks declined by 3.7 million barrels to 247.3 million barrels. Lower gas demand would typically push pump prices down, but fluctuating oil prices and tight gas supply have increased prices.
Regional Prices:
Atlanta: $3.17
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The most expensive Georgia metro markets – are Savannah ($3.27), Hinesville-Fort Stewart ($3.25), and Brunswick ($3.22).
The least expensive Georgia metro markets – are Macon ($3.10), Warner Robins ($3.08), and Catoosa-Dade-Walker ($3.05).
Current and Past Price Averages (Regular Unleaded Gasoline)
Sunday
Saturday
Week Ago
Month Ago
One Year Ago
Record High
National
$3.27
$3.28
$3.18
$3.09
$3.41
$5.01 (6/14/2022)
Georgia
$3.16
$3.16
$3.03
$2.97
$3.22
$4.49 (6/15/2022)
Click here to view current gasoline price averages
Money-Saving Tips for Drivers
Shop around for gas prices. Drivers can check area gas prices on the Fuel Price Finder.
Consider paying in cash vs. a credit card. Some retailers charge extra per gallon for customers who pay with a credit card.
Enroll in fuel savings programs.
Fuel-Saving Tips for Drivers
Maintain your vehicle to ensure the best fuel economy. Find a trusted automotive facility at AAA.com/Auto Repair.
Combine errands to limit driving time.
Slow down. Fuel economy diminishes significantly at highway speeds above 50 mph. Drive conservatively and avoid aggressive driving. Aggressive acceleration and speeding reduce fuel economy.
Traffic Safety Tip: AAA-The Auto Club Group “Move Over For Me” Campaign
“Drivers, if you see a disabled vehicle on the roadside while traveling, be courteous and Move Over,” said Waiters. “Remember the person who broke down could be you, a friend, a family member, a coworker, or a neighbor. Move Over for the safety of others and because it is the right thing to do!”
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Gas Price Survey Methodology
AAA updates fuel price averages daily atwww.GasPrices.AAA.com. Every day up to 130,000 stations are surveyed based on credit card swipes and direct feeds in cooperation with the Oil Price Information Service (OPIS) and Wright Express for unmatched statistical reliability. All average retail prices in this report are for a gallon of regular, unleaded gasoline.
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ATLANTA – The U.S. Census Bureau released new preliminary data Thursday showing how much states spent on public education in the 2024 fiscal year. The early results from the Annual Survey of School System Finances reveal wide differences in per pupil spending across the country and offer the first national comparison of school revenue and expenses for the year.
Georgia spending rises to nearly $27B
What we know:
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Georgia falls in the middle range of states for per student spending, ranking 18th nationally based on the preliminary numbers now available. The state spent $15,833 per student, placing it above most of the Deep South but below the national leaders.
Georgia reported $31.7 billion in total revenue and $31.0 billion in total expenditures for fiscal year 2024. Current operating spending reached $27.0 billion, while $3.7 billion went to capital projects. Another $252 million represented costs outside the major reporting categories.
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The state received $3.8 billion from federal programs, $12.4 billion from state sources and $15.4 billion from local governments. The preliminary data lists Georgia’s fall enrollment at about 1.7 million students.
Inside the classroom, instruction was Georgia’s largest cost at $16.08 billion. Student support services totaled $1.74 billion, and instructional staff support added $1.55 billion. School administration cost $1.50 billion, general administration accounted for $397 million, and operation and maintenance of facilities totaled $2.15 billion. Student transportation added $1.25 billion, and food services cost $1.29 billion.
Georgia’s 2025 education spending
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Local perspective:
Instruction: $16,080,616,000
Student support services: $1,744,349,000
Instructional staff support: $1,551,739,000
General administration: $397,567,000
School administration: $1,504,906,000
Operation and maintenance: $2,149,194,000
Student transportation: $1,250,714,000
Other support services: $933,598,000
Food services: $1,290,049,000
Per pupil spending: $15,833
Fall enrollment: 1,705,143
Total revenue: $31,703,886,000
Total expenditures: $31,054,456,000
Current spending: $27,001,844,000
Capital outlay: $3,701,014,000
Georgia compared with the Southeast and Deep South
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Georgia outpaces most of its neighbors in per pupil spending. The state’s $15,833 figure is higher than:
Florida at $12,689
Alabama at $13,598
Arkansas at $13,873
The Census also shows Georgia ahead of several nearby states in the broader region, including Tennessee, Mississippi and South Carolina, although full spending values for those states were not shown in the preliminary dataset. Among large Southeastern systems, only North Carolina and Virginia tend to spend more per student in recent surveys, though their full 2024 numbers were not part of the file provided.
Georgia remains well below the national leaders. California spent $20,233 per student, and Delaware and Hawaii both topped $22,000. Northeastern states, many of which appear later in the full table, generally occupy the top tier.
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Where Georgia stands nationally
By the numbers:
Georgia ranks 18th in per pupil current spending among states included in the preliminary dataset. The state sits just below Colorado and just above Kentucky and Iowa.
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Georgia also ranks third in the Southeast among the states visible in the data and first among the Deep South states included.
Nationally, instruction spending places Georgia in the upper third. The state spent $16.08 billion on instruction, trailing only the largest states such as California, Florida, Texas and Pennsylvania.
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The following states do not appear in the preliminary dataset: Alaska, Connecticut, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Tennessee, West Virginia and the District of Columbia.
Per pupil current spending
(highest to lowest among reporting states)
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Vermont, $28,818
Hawaii, $23,878
New Hampshire, $22,978
Delaware, $22,201
Rhode Island, $22,110
Pennsylvania, $21,091
Wyoming, $20,521
California, $20,233
Maryland, $20,208
Maine, $19,962
Washington, $18,564
Michigan, $18,314
New Mexico, $17,844
Ohio, $17,257
Virginia, $17,104
North Dakota, $17,102
Wisconsin, $16,968
Nebraska, $16,147
Minnesota, $17,098
Colorado, $15,897
Georgia, $15,833
South Carolina, $15,060
Kentucky, $14,596
Iowa, $14,369
Missouri, $14,241
Arkansas, $13,873
Montana, $13,656
Indiana, $13,622
Alabama, $13,598
North Carolina, $12,995
South Dakota, $12,828
Florida, $12,689
Texas, $12,444
Oklahoma, $12,162
Arizona, $12,003
Utah, $11,342
Idaho, $11,056
Total instruction spending
(highest to lowest among reporting states in this table, rounded to one decimal place)
California, $60.7 billion
Texas, $36.4 billion
Pennsylvania, $22.5 billion
Florida, $21.5 billion
Georgia, $16.0 billion
Ohio, $15.4 billion
Virginia, $12.6 billion
Michigan, $12.2 billion
Washington, $11.7 billion
North Carolina, $11.2 billion
Maryland, $11.1 billion
Minnesota, $8.6 billion
Indiana, $7.4 billion
Wisconsin, $7.4 billion
Colorado, $7.2 billion
Missouri, $6.8 billion
South Carolina, $6.4 billion
Alabama, $5.5 billion
Arizona, $5.6 billion
Kentucky, $5.5 billion
Iowa, $4.2 billion
Oklahoma, $4.2 billion
Arkansas, $3.5 billion
Nebraska, $3.3 billion
New Mexico, $2.9 billion
Hawaii, $2.3 billion
New Hampshire, $2.2 billion
Maine, $2.0 billion
Idaho, $1.9 billion
Rhode Island, $1.7 billion
Delaware, $1.5 billion
Vermont, $1.4 billion
Montana, $1.2 billion
North Dakota, $1.2 billion
Wyoming, $1.1 billion
South Dakota, $1.1 billion
Note: Fiscal years vary from one school system to another, and the survey does not adjust the data to align them to a single calendar.
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What’s next:
The Census Bureau said the figures provide an initial overview and may change when the final dataset is released in 2026.
The Source: The Census Bureau released the preliminary data used in this article.
Bulldogs score three touchdowns in final stanza, will move up in CFP rankings
Georgia dominated the fourth quarter in a top-10 matchup with Texas en route to a 35-10 win and a huge addition to its College Football Playoff resume. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)
ATHENS — Georgia football shined bright under the lights, dominating Texas in the fourth quarter en route to the 35-10 win.
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The Bulldogs (9-1, 7-1 SEC) figure to move up from No. 5 in the College Football Playoff ranking on Tuesday night.
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Mike is in his eighth season covering SEC and Georgia athletics for AJC-DawgNation and has 30 years of collegiate sports multimedia experience, 25 of them in the SEC including beat writer stops at Auburn, Alabama, Tennessee and now Georgia. Mike was named the National FWAA Beat Writer of the Year in January, 2018.
A Georgia player has won an estimated $980 million Mega Millions jackpot on Friday, the eighth-largest prize in the game’s history, according to the lottery.
The winning ticket matched all six winning numbers: 1, 8, 11, 12, 57, and Mega Ball 7.
The win ends a 40-drawing streak without a jackpot winner, making it the first time since June that the top prize has been claimed. In that previous drawing, a Virginia ticket won $348 million.
The winner can choose to receive the $980 million in annual payments over 30 years, or a lump-sum cash payout of $452.2 million, all before taxes.
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The winning ticket was sold at a Publix supermarket in Newnan, a city roughly 40 miles southwest of Atlanta, according to the lottery. The store will receive a $50,000 retailer bonus from the Georgia Lottery for selling the jackpot ticket, the lottery said.
“We are thrilled to congratulate the largest winner in our state’s history,” Georgia Lottery President and CEO Gretchen Corbin said in the news release.
This is the largest Mega Millions prize since the game’s overhaul in April, which raised ticket prices to $5 and increased the starting jackpot to $50 million. Under the new system, the odds of winning the jackpot are now 1 in 290 million, according to the lottery.
In the latest drawing, a ticket sold in Michigan won $3 million by matching all five white balls and the 3X multiplier, the lottery said. Another 22 tickets matched four white balls and the Mega Ball, winning $20,000.
The Mega Millions’ record jackpot stands at $1.6 billion, claimed by a single ticket sold in Florida in August 2023.
