State Sen. Steve Gooch, R-Dahlonega, said he believes there’s about $200 million squirreled away in the state’s general fund that can help boost transportation. Transportation funding is expected to be a top issue when the General Assembly reconvenes Monday, as the federal source for highway funding is expected to dry up again early this year. Out of the 7 percent sales tax generally levied on gas in Georgia, 4 percent goes to the state and 3 percent to local governments.