Capitol roundup: Lawmaker calls it quits, governor’s race brings fireworks, calls for gas tax suspension and more
Mar 14, 2026
State Sen. Nabilah Parkes announced her resignation to focus on her run for lieutenant governor, while Democratic candidates for governor exchanged barbs in a forum and Democrats in the state Legislature called on Gov. Brian Kemp to suspend the state's gas tax to provide relief for Georgians strugg
ling with rising fuel prices.
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