Motorists in Gainesville on Wednesday expressed mixed reactions to the new 26-cent-per-gallon state excise tax on gasoline, with some surprised to learn they’ll now be paying more at the pump. The change in the state gas tax structure will contribute to an estimated $850 million or more in revenue for road and bridge projects across Georgia. Jennifer Catalan "If it was a dollar, then it would have an impact," said Jennifer Catalan, a medical assistant who commutes between Gainesville and Oakwood for work.