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Zach Merchant

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Anchor + Reporter at @11AliveNews in Atlanta covering Georgia's evolving politics More light. Less heat.
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Georgia elections 2026 | 1-on-1 interviews with Democratic candidates for Lt. Governor

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By Zach Merchant Verified
| WXIA-TV (Atlanta, GA) Verified
ATLANTA — A heated race for a powerful but sometimes overlooked statewide office is underway. In Georgia, the lieutenant governor presides over the state senate and wields substantial leverage over which bills move through the chamber. With current Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones running for governor, someone new will take over the office in 2027. This story continues below. More in Politics The opening has sparked fierce battles in the wide-open Republican and Democratic primary fields.
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Georgia Senate passes bill to suspend gas tax for 60 days, sends it to governor's desk

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By Ontaria Woods Verified, Zach Merchant Verified, Jonathan Raymond Verified
| Yahoo Verified
Georgia Senate unanimously passes House-amended bill to suspend state gas tax for 60 days, now awaiting Governor Brian Kemp's signature. House Speaker Jon Burns applauds lawmakers for passing bill to suspend state's 33-cent-per-gallon gas tax for 60 days, with overwhelming support. Proposed gas tax suspension in Georgia comes amidst rising tensions in Middle East, leading to chaos in global oil markets and increased energy prices for Georgia families.
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Georgia House passes bill to suspend gas tax for 60 days

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By Ontaria Woods Verified, Zach Merchant Verified
| Yahoo Verified
WXIA Drivers in Georgia will soon see a slight relief at the pump. On Mar. 18, the House overwhelmingly passed legislation HB1199 that would suspend the state gas tax, with 163 in support and four in opposition. Rep. John Carson (R-Marietta) described this amendment from the house floor: "We're also calling for a 60-day pause on the gas tax, given the actions in the Middle East.
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