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Georgia Sales Tax Holiday: DOT Has Good News for Shoppers
Expect a break on the highways along with your savings at the cash register.
The Georgia Department of Transportation has good news for those looking for a good buy this weekend.
The department said this week it is suspending lane closures during the Georgia Sales Tax Holiday Friday and Saturday.
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The DOT said on Facebook there will be no construction-related closures within five miles of shopping areas on interstates and major state roads from 8 a.m. Friday to 10 p.m. Saturday.
The Fall 2015 Sales Tax Holiday, beginning at 12:01 a.m. July 31 and running until midnight Aug. 1, is an annual chance for parents and students to get a break at the cash register for certain school-related purchases. Consumers can make qualifying purchases without paying sales tax, according to the Georgia Department of Revenue.
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