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On the June 3 edition: Gas prices rise as the gas tax suspension ends; The IRS office in Atlanta has a rat problem; And Augusta passes a moratorium on new data centers, but some are questioning what that means for one that’s already under construction.
Peter Biello: Welcome to the Georgia Today podcast. Here we bring you the latest reports from the GPB newsroom. On today’s episode, gas prices rise as the gas tax suspension ends, the IRS office in Atlanta has a rat problem, and Augusta passes a moratorium on new data centers, but some are questioning what that means for one that’s already under construction.
Gayla Keesee: It does not make sense to pause future data centers because we need better standards, but then allow this one to continue without the same level of review, monitoring, and public accountability.
Peter Biello: Today is Wednesday, June 3. I’m Peter Biello, and this is Georgia Today.
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Peter Biello: Georgia’s state gas tax suspension expired last night. Gas stations will now have to pay about 33 cents more per gallon of gas, and that cost will eventually be passed on to customers, GPB’s Sarah Kallis reports…