Georgia drivers save at the pump as the gas tax is reduced by four cents down to 14.6 cents. But, the state depends on revenue from the gas tax to fund road construction projects. Georgia is facing a $2 billion deficit and state lawmakers say it will be a challenge to generate reveune. Count on Renita Crawford for the story.

Long lines are returning to some South Carolina gas stations. Gas prices are back in the news, but not in a way we’ve seen it in a long time. WJBF News Channel 6’s Barclay Bishop has more.

As the temperatures start dropping, portable heaters start showing up in homes. But, if you’re not careful, carbon monoxide poisoning can creep up faster than you would expect. WJBF News Channel 6’s Barclay Bishop has the story of how a family of 7 survived the silent killer.

It’s the time of year for travel, but with so many people cutting corners to save money, experts say more people may forgo their thanksgiving travel traditions. WJBF News Channel Six’s Paige Tucker finds out if those predictions will ring true in the two-state.

The company that runs Georgia’s main
gas pipeline is hoping to expand its network to unclog a choke
point between Louisiana and Atlanta.

We have the latest from Wall Street. Stock prices are higher in early trading, and gas prices continue to drop…good signs, but far from a sign that the economy is on the mend. ABC News’ Christianne Klein has the story.

Since last week, retail gasoline price averages in Florida, Georgia and Tennessee have dropped by 35.7, 51.2 and 39.0 cents respectively. Motorists can expect even lower prices this week.

The pump price is falling but city leaders say one money of good prices can’t make up for nine months of bad ones.

According to a release from AAA, local and visiting motorists traveling in the Southeast this week can breathe a sigh of relief. Areas previously affected by gasoline outages; Atlanta, Nashville and the Western portions of the Carolinas, have improved fuel supplies. While there are still some pockets of gasoline stations without fuel, motorists should have an easier time locating gasoline this week. And more good news…retail gasoline prices should continue to drop.

The gas shortage problems from last week are finally easing up. The main pipeline that brings gas to the Two-State is now operating at its pre-hurricane levels.

A temporary fuel shortage is changing some behavior in Atlanta where some drivers were spotted tailing gasoline tanker trucks to their next stop.

South Carolina Attorney General Henry McMaster is renewing the state’s prohibition on price gouging as he continues to investigate soaring gas prices. McMaster said Friday his office had fielded more than 4,000 complaints from consumers since he launched his investigation on September 12th.

According to AAA, motorists should see retail gasoline prices inching down this week, but there are still supply problems in areas of Georgia, Tennessee, and western sections of the Carolinas.

State officials in both Georgia and South Carolina are concerned the downturn in the economy will force them to slash spending. WJBF-TV News Channel 6’s Columbia reporter, Robert Kittle, shows what those cuts could mean for South Carolina residents.

The odd thing about the gas shortage is how spotty it is. Many places have plenty of gas…without the lines. Right next door, in McDuffie County, WJBF-TV News Channel 6’s Barclay Bishop shows us how true this is.