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Gas prices on the rise again

Analysts point to the economy and time of year for spike

Jeannie Carswell fills up with gas at the Texaco on Dawsonville Highway on Tuesday afternoon. Over the past week, gas prices have increased significantly.

0220gas — Jeannie Carswell fills up with gas at the Texaco on Dawsonville Highway on Tuesday afternoon. Over the past week, gas prices have increased significantly.

Emma Witman

Updated: Feb 20, 2013, 4:30 AM

Published: Feb 20, 2013, 3:41 AM

As gas prices have risen, so has consumer anxiety. The average of $3.72 in metro Atlanta is a 17-cent increase from a week ago. But the rise indicates a double-edged economic sword, said Patrick DeHaan, analyst for the website GasBuddy.

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Where a new subdivision is being developed off Lake Lanier

Construction crews prepare new single-family homes and townhomes currently going up Wednesday, April 2, 2025, off Chestatee Rd. near Bolding Mill in Hall County at the new Falcon Landing subdivision. - photo by Scott Rogers

04032025 FALCON 2.jpg — Construction crews prepare new single-family homes and townhomes currently going up Wednesday, April 2, 2025, off Chestatee Rd. near Bolding Mill in Hall County at the new Falcon Landing subdivision. - photo by Scott Rogers

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The Times

Updated: Apr 2, 2025, 6:39 PM

Published: Apr 2, 2025, 6:40 PM

A new housing development is springing up off the shores of Lake Lanier.

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