Labor Day Weekend travelers need to brace for the highest price for gas ever recorder during the holiday weekend.
According to gasbuddy.com, the national average for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline is $3.80. That is up $0.13 from a year ago. Last Labor Day, we were paying $3.67.
Here in Atlanta, the average cost for regular unleaded is about $3.93. That is up $0.13 from a year ago and the highest price ever recorded during the Labor Day Weekend.
Relief may be on the way as driver should see prices start to drop as refineries come back online in the Gulf of Mexico. Those platforms have been idle as Isaac approached and moved through. Energy companies say crews are returning to about 400 of the 600 off-shore platforms.
However, officials say 94-percent of the oil production remains shut down for now.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:34 PM EDT2013-05-23 02:34:48 GMT
The FOX 5 I-Team has learned that Douglas County District Attorney David McDade is personally asking the GBI to investigate how money is spent in his office.
The FOX 5 I-Team has learned that Douglas County District Attorney David McDade is personally asking the GBI to investigate how money is spent in his office.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:26 PM EDT2013-05-23 02:26:06 GMT
FOX 5 has learned that two Newton County elementary school students are being treated for injuries after they were bitten by a fox while they were playing on a playground.
FOX 5 has learned that two Newton County elementary school students are being treated for injuries after they were bitten by a fox while they were playing on a playground. Both victims are 6-year-old boys who are in kindergarten at Rocky Plains Elementary School, where the attack happened.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 8:35 PM EDT2013-05-23 00:35:39 GMT
What do major hotel chains, the IRS, and the business partner of a top rapper have in common? Court records show the National Conference of Black Mayors owes all of them money. Big money.
What do major hotel chains, the IRS, and the business partner of a top rapper have in common? Court records show the National Conference of Black Mayors owes all of them money. Big money.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 7:17 PM EDT2013-05-22 23:17:23 GMT
Relief agencies from across the country are collecting supplies to help the victims of the deadly tornado in Moore, Okla. The Peachtree City Police Department is collecting donations that will be delivered this weekend.
Relief agencies from across the country are collecting supplies to help the victims of the deadly tornado in Moore, Okla. The Peachtree City Police Department is collecting donations that will be delivered this weekend.
