Governor again suspends Georgia gas taxes into mid-October

Under Georgia law, Gov. Brian Kemp can suspend taxes as long as state lawmakers ratify the action the next time they meet. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Georgia’s governor is extending the suspension of the state’s motor fuel tax through Oct. 12.

Gov. Brian Kemp on Thursday signed an executive order extending the suspension for a fourth time.

Kemp previously signed a law in March that passed with broad bipartisan support suspending the state’s gas tax through May 31. Kemp signed earlier extensions in May and July.