Chatter

By MO

September 26, 2008 9:02 AM | Link to this

No problem finding gas. I live in Vinings, and I commute up to my office near Chateu Elan on Mondays and Fridays where there is plenty of gas. I drive a Prius so I typically get 500 miles between fill ups. On the weekends I ride a scooter and my gas can takes care of that. I think that if anyone is still convinced that driving a vehicle that gets less than 45 mpg’s deserves to either run out at the side of the road, or sit in line waiting for their daily fill up.

By Sonny Bunny

September 26, 2008 9:10 AM | Link to this

It was been almost 36hrs since the EPA allowed us to use the same fuel blend as the REST OF THE COUNTRY. There is no shortage in the REST OF THE COUNTRY, so why do we still have one?

By Robert Mobley

September 26, 2008 9:11 AM | Link to this

Does anyone know the availability of gas on I-20 West of Atlanta??? We are planning a trip to Texas , so would like to know the situation in Alabama,louisiana ,& Missippi.

By Sandk

September 26, 2008 9:13 AM | Link to this

People are getting more insane by the day over this gas shortage. Yesterday, at a gas station on Atlanta Road, where I cued up to get gas, some big fat baboon in a white Benz went bullistic when I refused to back out of the gas station into traffic, so that he could leave without waiting. He cursed profusely at me and all I can say is, if he sees this blog, Mr., hope you get well real soon, you sick b*******.

By Eric

September 26, 2008 9:16 AM | Link to this

There is no gas in Kennesaw. I live in Kennesaw and drive around all day in sales. Gas lines are everywhere else.

I drive my electric car all day and dont have to worry about gas too. No wait, they killed the electric car. So, if I see MO driving around on a scooter, I will run him over my SUV.

By Eric

September 26, 2008 9:19 AM | Link to this

There is no gas in Kennesaw. I live in Kennesaw and drive around all day in sales. Gas lines are everywhere else.

I drive my electric car all day and dont have to worry about gas too. No wait, they killed the electric car. So, if I see MO driving around on a scooter, I will run him over in my SUV.

By MO

September 26, 2008 9:21 AM | Link to this

Thanks Eric, just make sure you siphon the gas out of my tank before you leave the scene of the crime.

By Jeff

September 26, 2008 9:28 AM | Link to this

Little gas in Atlanta proper. I drove from Buckhead to E. Atlanta and went to 9 gas stations before I could find one with gas on Thursday night. That one (Ponce at Monroe) would only allow $25 worth of gas for each car. There is a crisis here Sonny! Maybe you should cancel your trip to Spain and do something?

By nancy

September 26, 2008 9:35 AM | Link to this

Plenty of gas in Florida and only $3.62 a gallon!

By AJ102

September 26, 2008 9:58 AM | Link to this

Read the article in the “Opinion” section of the AJC on-line by the Governor’s people Clark and Couch. There was a waiver on Sept 5th but no actual, hard steps to be ready in case Ike hit. All they had was a piece of paper and didn’t do anything else and didn’t tell the public what they were doing. Maybe if they told the public they had a waiver, the panic would have started early. Lots of “non” and “mis” information going on here. Their’s more to it than “panic buying.”

By Sonny Bunny

September 26, 2008 10:03 AM | Link to this

I wonder if the gas companies are still only sending the special low-sulfur gas to Atlanta to empty their stocks (because no body else wants the stuff this time of year). Once thats gone, THEN they will send the normal gas that EVERY other state is using. Just my guess.

By Noelle

September 26, 2008 10:05 AM | Link to this

I’m still running on a tank of gas I bought over 2 weeks ago. My car gets about 25 mpg in town, and my commute is 5 miles round trip. Maybe this crisis will get some people to reconsider their huge gas-guzzlers and 40-mile one-way commutes. (On the other hand, it probably won’t, because they love griping too much.)

By Sonny Bunny

September 26, 2008 10:13 AM | Link to this

Sorry, there is a difference between “griping” because that gas is too expensive vs not being able to FIND IT AT ALL.

By MMills

September 26, 2008 10:23 AM | Link to this

I simply do not understand why the news continues to say that we are constantly topping off our tanks when there is only 1 gas station every 10 miles that has gas. I like in a rural county. We have 9 gas stations within 5 miles of each other and only one of them has had consistent gas over the past 10 days. If everyone in the County needs gas at least one day a week that is why the station is staying backed up. This is ridiculous.

By MMills

September 26, 2008 10:23 AM | Link to this

I simply do not understand why the news continues to say that we are constantly topping off our tanks when there is only 1 gas station every 10 miles that has gas. I live in a rural county. We have 9 gas stations within 5 miles of each other and only one of them has had consistent gas over the past 10 days. If everyone in the County needs gas at least one day a week that is why the station is staying backed up. This is ridiculous.

By Geromer

September 26, 2008 10:27 AM | Link to this

Does Purdue live in this state with the rest of us? Once again he has done nothing to help curtail a crisis. And instead runs around saying nothing is wrong while planning to jet off to Europe. I’m just shocked he hasn’t held another prayer vigil with tax payer money. I have been waiting in line and seen fights break out. And I am not topping off nor do I have a 25 mile each way commute.

By MMills

September 26, 2008 10:33 AM | Link to this

Hey Noelle I think most of us would love a 5 mile commute but we are not willing to sacrifice living in the city to do so. We also drive to the city for a better paying job. We usually do not complain unless it is because we do not have any gas.

By Jdog

September 26, 2008 10:37 AM | Link to this

I live in Athens and to let anyone know who is coming to the game, we are out of gas in alot of places up here, so think twice!!!

By LMonachese

September 26, 2008 11:02 AM | Link to this

This is not the first gasoline shortage that people have had to face, and I’m not surprised that Georgia’s leadership didn’t have any more of a plan than “it’ll get better soon”. I wish I was surprised, that this was an oversight of emergency preparedness. But it’s not. I wish “resourceful” was a requirement of leadership. Did anyone in a leadership role ask Colonial Pipeline or Plantation Pipeline about storing some surplus until they started back up again? I don’t think any of the events that are mentioned in today’s headlines need to be cancelled, but it is a personal decision whether to go or not. If you get stuck, please don’t whine. I urge you to stay home and allow the news media to report empty seats in the stands and empty parking lots at the malls as a testiment to our impotent leaders. During the previous gas crunches there was rationing so everyone could get some, even/odd day fill ups and we stayed home. Prices did not go up as a result of gouging like here in ATL. It was civil and it was fair, and folks-you haven’t waited for gas yet like we did then. Excersize personal responsibility when it comes to taking your outings, plan every step and come to realize that sometimes the answer is no. We need to suck it in folks, the time is here to evaluate whether it’s really a calamity if you miss the game.

By A

September 26, 2008 11:03 AM | Link to this

First of all, even if people were not topping off, there still would be a gas shortage. There is not a higher than normal demand at this point. There is simply much less supply at this time. You are delusional or don’t leave the house if you can’t see the problem.

By BC

September 26, 2008 11:30 AM | Link to this

Robert, I have been to Miss. twice in the last week and there have been no issues finding gas. Some stations were asking for 10 gal. maximum, but all stations that I saw had fuel. By the way, paid $3.31 for gas in West Point, MS.

By Judi Tallent

September 26, 2008 11:31 AM | Link to this

My husband & I had decided to carpool 2 weeks before the gas shortage. On our way in yesterday morning we agreed that since we had only 1/3 tank left that we should stop for gas on the way home. Since we were able to get gas at our local Costco center last Saturday, we decided to try there first. We were pleasantly surprised to find that Costco had regular gas at $3.85.9 (no premium available) and there was only a short line. We only put 13 gal. in a 26 gal. tank. Everyone at the pumps were being considerate and NOT topping off. There were no signs, and no attendents were asking anyone to do this. Maybe it’s because Costco is a “Members Only” club that everyone at the pumps were thinking of someone other than themselves. If you belong to Costco, try there first!

By D.

September 26, 2008 11:37 AM | Link to this

My husband and I both filled up our cars at Kroger (our 1ce a month fill-up - we use mass transit, etc. when possible) in Mableton for 3.87 a gallon. No probs.

By D.

September 26, 2008 11:40 AM | Link to this

My husband and I both filled up our cars at Kroger (our 1ce a month fill-up - we use mass transit, etc. when possible) in Mableton for 3.87 a gallon. No probs.

By karen

September 26, 2008 11:49 AM | Link to this

I think the state should put a mandatory limit on the amount of gas you can purchase at one time. A family member of mine works a very busy gas station in Metro-Atlanta area. She says that from the beginning of this whole ordeal, folks are coming in by the dozens to fill up mutiple gas cans because they fear that there will be no gas. It doesn’t surprise me… look at the panic people put themselves in when there is even the mention of snow. As for me, I hate paying these high prices, so I’ll wait till I have to have it!

By Gael

September 26, 2008 11:49 AM | Link to this

My teen daughter uses the car, her problem. I stay home and if I have to go somewhere, I’m close enough to shopping center to either walk or use my bicycle to travel a 2 mile roundtrip. Nope, no problem here!

By karen

September 26, 2008 11:50 AM | Link to this

I think the state should put a mandatory limit on the amount of gas you can purchase at one time. A family member of mine works a very busy gas station in Metro-Atlanta area. She says that from the beginning of this whole ordeal, folks are coming in by the dozens to fill up mutiple gas cans because they fear that there will be no gas. It doesn’t surprise me… look at the panic people put themselves in when there is even the mention of snow. As for me, I hate paying these high prices, so I’ll wait till I have to have it!

By ajm

September 26, 2008 12:12 PM | Link to this

Perdue, no crisis?!? I’m in Decatur and there’s no gas here. About 1 in 10 stations seem to have some…but have 10-15 car lines. My car is a hybrid SUV, but those still do need gas occasionally!

By ajm

September 26, 2008 12:15 PM | Link to this

Perdue, no crisis?!? Maybe he should pray for it to rain down from the heavens. Idiot.

I’m in Decatur and there’s no gas here. About 1 in 10 stations seem to have some…but have 10-15 car lines. My car is a hybrid SUV, but those still do need gas occasionally!

By ajm

September 26, 2008 12:15 PM | Link to this

Perdue, no crisis?!? Maybe he should pray for it to rain down from the heavens. Idiot.

I’m in Decatur and there’s no gas here. About 1 in 10 stations seem to have some…but have 10-15 car lines. My car is a hybrid SUV, but those still do need gas occasionally!

By Jae

September 26, 2008 12:15 PM | Link to this

I’m stuck at work in the Vinings area can anyone tell me where theres gas close by so I can get home this afternoon?? I passed about 20 stations this morning-all OUT OF GAS!

By Gael

September 26, 2008 12:32 PM | Link to this

My teen daughter uses the car, her problem. I stay home and if I have to go somewhere, I’m close enough to shopping center to either walk or use my bicycle to travel a 2 mile roundtrip. Nope, no problem here!

By Jeffisgoofingoff

September 26, 2008 12:32 PM | Link to this

Sonny forgets that his Bible says you will reap what you sow. People are not going to simply forget him leaving the state in the middle of all this.

By liz

September 26, 2008 12:40 PM | Link to this

I live in Stockbridge and we have gas at QT & BP stations. These are the favorites so the lines are long but no one is fighting and bickering. The BP and Texaco on 42 have a few tanks open. The QT in Eagles landing was out, but I was told that they have a few pumps up now (don’t quote me on this) Don’t worry about the gas, just a sign to spend more time on the weekend at home (ha ha) Have a great weekend!!!

By fly4130

September 26, 2008 12:40 PM | Link to this

There is no gas in Clayton CO. I took I-75 North and exited off the farmers market exit..where that station was also dry. Drove another mile and all but one station was dry. The one station that had gas was limiting to $20 max and cash only! There was a guy with a gas can filling that up. A truck driver stated La is completely dry of gas. By Monday I will be out of gas again. What are we supposed to do? Employers are ignoring this crisis and seems like the media is not really getting the message accross that this is a crisis!

I think the presidental campaign should come through here and run out of gas and see what it is like to be here. As for you folks that have gas now…look out it probably won’t last much longer!

By Grace

September 26, 2008 12:40 PM | Link to this

I live in kennesaw and there is no gas anywhere to be found. When one of the stations is lucky enough to get gas, its all gone within an hour. It’s ridiculous. I have had to go and get two of my friends because their cars ran out of gas. I’m lucky enough to have a little less than half a tank left in my car but we have got to get some gas soon. It looks like i will be up late tonight trying to find some gas for my friends. So if you see me with gas cans, please restrain yourself from getting mad at me. Thanks! = )

By Sonjia

September 26, 2008 1:09 PM | Link to this

I also live in Decatur where it’s greater, and we have NO gas here. If you happen to run across a station with gas expect atleast a two hour wait, and that station will be out of gas completely way before the end of the day. What really gets me is how “our” beloved Govenor Perdue can leave us here in this crisis, and jet off to Europe, while we can’t even go to the movies, or out to eat for fear of not having enough gas to go to work Monday!! What kind of leader or person are you Gov. Perdue to leave the state of GA. in this position? That’s ok, wait until election day; so we can run your sorry butt right out of the state of Georgia!

By Grace

September 26, 2008 1:22 PM | Link to this

I live in kennesaw and there is no gas anywhere to be found. When one of the stations is lucky enough to get gas, its all gone within an hour. It’s ridiculous. I have had to go and get two of my friends because their cars ran out of gas. I’m lucky enough to have a little less than half a tank left in my car but we have got to get some gas soon. It looks like i will be up late tonight trying to find some gas for my friends. So if you see me with gas cans, please restrain yourself from getting mad at me. Thanks! = )

By Alice

September 26, 2008 1:25 PM | Link to this

Gas in Mississippi is really low and there is plenty of it. You would think we would be hurt more by this problem. What is going on GA?

By walking with no choice

September 26, 2008 1:51 PM | Link to this

Kennesaw must be the only place that never has gas. I live here, and only twice in the past 4 days found a station with gas. One was only allowing $12 (which is 3 gallons) to a customer, the other was at Chastain Road and I-75 and the line was backed up down the entrance ramp onto I-75 itself. You know those last cars weren’t getting any gas since the pumps would be dry by the time they got there.

Perhaps if stations DIDN’T ration the gallons, the lines would get shorter. When you can only pump 3-5 gallons at a time, you have to look for gas every 2nd to 3rd day. A fillup might mean less cars get gas at that station at that time, but it could mean overall less cars looking for gas every day.

But I do wonder, why is Kennesaw so far behind in getting any gas delivery???

By Angela

September 26, 2008 2:13 PM | Link to this

I found gas on Barrett PKWY this morning right as you pass over hwy 41 at the CONOCO and Racetrac. There was a $25 limit and pre-pay only and the line was reasonable considering.

By Megan

September 26, 2008 2:19 PM | Link to this

for the self-righteous few, fortunate enough to own a hybrid, please quit telling the rest of us that we need to get rid of our cars. I happen to have an SUV that is completely paid for. did it ever occur to you that some people simply CANNOT AFFORD to change the type of car they drive?

By kl

September 26, 2008 2:25 PM | Link to this

Does anyone else think the media has some responsibility in this? If they hadn’t made such grave and premature speculations on the impact Ike would have on the supply of gas, maybe people wouldn’t have panicked and filled up when it wasn’t necessary.

By Joe

September 26, 2008 2:30 PM | Link to this

I’d rather look good at sit in line than drive those ugly Priuses…

The only good looking hybrid out there is the new Cadillac Escalade Hybrid…

By Joe

September 26, 2008 2:30 PM | Link to this

I’d rather look good and sit in line than drive those ugly Priuses…

The only good looking hybrid out there is the new Cadillac Escalade Hybrid…

By ATLawk

September 26, 2008 2:42 PM | Link to this

I have the best of both worlds when I’m driving in my Escalade Hybrid on the weekends. Weekdays don’t bother me thanks to a 5-day telecommuting schedule.

By hh

September 26, 2008 2:46 PM | Link to this

I drive a honda (great gas mileage), i have a short commute (lucky me), i also live in kennesaw (no gas ). I have run my car for the past 5 days on $20 of gas - that’s 5 gallons of fuel. I have maybe a gallon left? Not sure. I have seen the looonnnngggg lines for fuel. I am trying not to be part of the problem I guess i have no choice now because i need to fill up (or put something in the tank). My commute is about 5 miles each way. Yeah, i could walk it. Probably only take me a couple hours…

This gas shortage is bull**. If folks would have used their heads at the beginning this would not have happened. I have spoken to MANY gas attendants, and have heard the tales of folks coming in with everything they could put gas in - all their recreational vehicles, boats, big oil drums, etc. I was reasonable. I did not go run out and get gas… surely there is enough gas out there, right? Oh, silly silly me….i forgot i live where the even the remotest mention of the dreaded “s” word sends the masses thronging to the grocer to stock up on bread, water and milk. I guess the new dreaded “s” word is “shortage.”

By Sue Loechel

September 26, 2008 2:59 PM | Link to this

We are leaving Chicago Sun morning for home in Fl. Can we buy gas in Georgia on interstate 75?

By Barbara

September 26, 2008 3:12 PM | Link to this

I live in Cobb and among the 6-10 gas stations within a couple of miles one had gas this morning and one this afternoon. I still have half a tank but will need to get gas at some point over the next couple of days. How can Perdue say there is not a problem??? By this time, everyone who was topping off their tank would have filled their tank. This has now gone on for a week and we are getting lip service from our government…I won’t be going anywhere this weekend because I want to save what gas I do have.

By Stacey

September 26, 2008 3:12 PM | Link to this

kl…If the shortage was only for a day or two after Ike then I might agree with your argument, but Ike was two weeks ago and most stations in the metro area still don’t have gas. I agree with others though who believe that something fishy is going on with GA that the surrounding states have gas but not us. I am sick of the gas shortage taking up more that 1/2 of each local broadcast though. Each channel will do 3-4 stories live from different stations and each story says the same thing! I get it already….if you are saying the same thing you have said all day, every day for two weeks, it’s not news! LOL

I work in Austell and there has been gas everyday at the QT at Floyd Rd & EW Connector and also at Racetrac at Powder Springs Rd & EW Connector. Before and after work the lines have been 10-15 cars deep but I went the other day during my morning break and was able to get in & out in 10 minutes.

By hh

September 26, 2008 3:12 PM | Link to this

my understanding is the problem is primarily in the atlanta metro area. there is gas to be had in bartow county (north of kennesaw) and also south of town. i would be sure to fill up before you get too close to atlanta.

By Rattle Rattle

September 26, 2008 3:34 PM | Link to this

I pull up to almost any station that is out of gas and conveniently fill up with diesel. SWEEEEET!!

By njjjj

September 26, 2008 4:10 PM | Link to this

This is just ridiculous…what does the gov. suggest we do? not panic…well i wasn’t panicking about the whole thing until i was driving around last night looking for gas, only to find there wasn’t any to be had. Thankfully a friend works at a car dealership and was able to bring me some gas from the service bay. I would LOVE to take marta..the things is, it just is not available to everyone. If you live in the atlanta area then surely you know that the majority of people working in atlanta do not live in atlanta, we live in the suburbs. Not everyone’s office will let workers telecommute either. For over a year i have been looking for a job closer to home but have not found one yet…i live in monroe and drive to roswell,so basically i have no damn choice but to drive to work. This is insane that in “the greatest country in the world” we have been painted into this corner of a gas shortage..ridiculous

By opinionsarelikenoses

September 26, 2008 4:17 PM | Link to this

I’m with Grace on the whole gas can thing, don’t be so judgmental on people filling up gas cans….thankfully for one of my friends a couple of nights ago, we had a 5gal can full (normally used for the lawn equip) so, I was able to bail her out. This was after she sat in line for 2.5 hrs, only to have the pump run out on the vehicle in front of her.

And, yes, we re-filled the 5gal can today (as well as the neighbors gas can). May have another friend end up in need…..

By Steverino

September 26, 2008 4:23 PM | Link to this

I drive a Honda Civic so it hasnt been a huge issue…yet. I am under a quarter tank and will need to get some gas this weekend if I run the errands i have planned. Hoping to wait it out today in hopes of waking up real early and grabbing some before the lines get too long.

i am absolutely disgusted at the lack of interested that idiot Sonny Purdue has shown in this. i guess he’s too busy planning his little vacation. Maybe he should do what a normal governor would do and try to find a quick way out of this mess.

By Brandon Keeler

September 26, 2008 4:45 PM | Link to this

Steverino, First…Gov. Purdue is doing all He can PHYSICALLY do during this situation. He’s not going on “Vacations” he’s busy trying to keep order in the State of Georgia. How do you know he’s going on “Little Vacations” Are you his personal sidekick? Do you know his schedule by heart?? No, you don’t. So get yoru stuff straight.
Secondly, This whole shortage of gas has to do with the fact that Georgia has one of the CLEANEST standards for gas in the nation. It’s taking a lot right now to produce the less emission gasoline, hence the backups for fuel. However, the EPA has relaxed the standards until October 12th,2008 so we Georgians can have more gas flowing into the gas pumps. It’ll get back to normal sometime next week when a lot more production is coming out due to not having to filter, and filter, and filter the gas. It’ll still be the same gas, only it won’t be as “clean” as we are used to.

Thirdly, Finding gas has been hard yes.. But, if you aren’t careful, and go to the one gas station that has their sign up for gas, MAKE SURE you aren’t paying more than $3.97 a gallon. If its more thank $4.00 a gallon, then you are getting ripped off, and gauged. There is a Chevron on Peachtree Industrial Blvd on the corner of Abbots bridge rd, and they were selling gas at $4.25 a gallon from 2:30pm-4:00pm. They have sense run out ( thank goodness) But make sure you complain about them.

By Proud Displaced Texan in D'ville

September 26, 2008 4:46 PM | Link to this

People just need to use common sense. If you’re worried about gas, STAY HOME unless it’s absolutely necessary for you to go out. Fill up when you see an opportunity. But there’s no need to panic. Nor is there a need to act a fool at the gas stations. The police shouldn’t need to waste their resources there.

By Tilli

September 26, 2008 5:06 PM | Link to this

Gouging is a joke.

This is a capitalist country and if someone is willing to pay a price then a retailer should be allowed to charge it.

By Laura

September 26, 2008 6:02 PM | Link to this

This is a great wakeup call for all of us and the businesses around ATL. Businesses need to invest in teleworking options and 4 day work weeks for their employees. Parents need to let their kids ride buses and not try and drive them to school. People should carpool if it is an option. Citizens should look for ways to cut back. We take too many things for granted and when there is a shortage, we expect the government to do something without changing our own behavior too.

By Where's the gas?!

September 26, 2008 8:13 PM | Link to this

No gas in Emory/Druid Hills, Perimeter, Chamblee-Brookhaven. With < 1/4 tank remaining, I guess I’ll be staying home or doing a lot of walking for the time being.

By smr

September 26, 2008 8:18 PM | Link to this

I agree Laura, the problem is that my job requires me to drive around all day much like a courier service so I have to fill up all the time. If I didnt have to I would love to ride the train, but its hard trying to just all of a sudden quit one job and find another one all of a sudden. There aint a whole lot I could do at this point. This goes for all sales and courier people who job requires them to drive a lot. What do u think??

By BABY78

September 26, 2008 8:21 PM | Link to this

There is a crisis and the the beloved Gov on vacation. Also I would love to not drive my car but there are several issues.. 1. work at night.. 2. Marta don’t run where I work at night.. 3. need more mass transit but people don’t want it in their neighborhoods.. 4. Why not save gas, money, time, and energy.. 5.. Marta does not know how to expand north,south,east, west.. The South Needs To Progress!

By fmk4jc

September 26, 2008 8:42 PM | Link to this

I drove around Alpharetta and Roswell a couple of hours ago and couldn’t find any gas. I’m running on a little less that a 1/4 of a tank.

By Driving on empty

September 26, 2008 9:27 PM | Link to this

The AJC has the nerve to give away a free gas card! Where am I going to use a free gas card! There are no gas stations in my area with gas.. You can keep that.

By ladysMAN3000

September 26, 2008 9:35 PM | Link to this

I got a full tank of gas and two full gas cans at home!

By Laura

September 26, 2008 9:45 PM | Link to this

IS THERE A WEBSITE OR BLOG WHERE WE CAN POST STATIONS THAT HAVE GAS? I’ve been checking with http://www.atlantagasprices.com/ maybe if we direct attention there….

We drove from Decatur to Midtown tonight, starting 8pm looking for a station that had gas, and had to return home, because we were almost out of gas, and no one we know has enough gas to pick us up.

My husband works tomorrow, and we’re not sure has has enough gas to make it to work. We’re concerned.

Driving from work and picking up kids, there were several near accidents (and traffic jams) because of cars lined up for gas extending into a lane of traffic.

By Victoria

September 26, 2008 9:48 PM | Link to this

I do not understand the media repeatedly telling us not to top off and to let our tanks go to empty before refilling. My three year daughter has cancer and I need to take her from our home to Scottish Rite several times a week for medical care. Becaue of her weakened immune system (due to a year of chemo), she sometimes spikes a fever and we have to take her to the ER, with no warning. I am terrified that a medical crisis may hit with her and I will not be able to take her to the hospital. We can get there faster if we take her than if we call an ambulance - twice as fast. We have stopped all unnecessary driving like errands, eating out, etc. to try to conserve gas. But, we still try to keep our tanks as full as we can in case of an emergency. If she spikes a fever, we simply cannot drive around and around looking for gas before taking her all the way across town to the Scottish Rite ER. We are not being selfish or inconsiderate; we are doing what we need to do to protect our daughter.

By Laura

September 26, 2008 10:00 PM | Link to this

Is there a website or blog we can go to share updated info on where to get gas? There’s a few people posting here: [http://www.atlantagasprices.com/Forum_Topics.aspx?category=1072]. Maybe we could direct our attention there?

Tonight we drove from Decatur to Midtown looking for gas—the 20 stations we checked had no gas. We had to return home, as we were almost out of gas, and no one we know has enough gas to pick us up. The kids are nervous.

My husband works tomorrow. We don’t know if he’ll be able to make it to work.

Today, driving back from work/picking up the kids, there were several near accidents, and plenty of traffic jams, because gas station lines spilled out into traffic lanes.

This is much worse than it’s been the past 2 weeks. We’re worried.

By Laura

September 26, 2008 10:04 PM | Link to this

Is there a website or blog we can go to share updated info on where to get gas? There’s a few people posting here: [http://www.atlantagasprices.com/Forum_Topics.aspx?category=1072]. Maybe we could direct our attention there?

Tonight we drove from Decatur to Midtown looking for gas—the 20 stations we checked had no gas. We had to return home, as we were almost out of gas, and no one we know has enough gas to pick us up. The kids are nervous.

My husband works tomorrow. We don’t know if he’ll be able to make it to work.

Today, driving back from work/picking up the kids, there were several near accidents, and plenty of traffic jams, because gas station lines spilled out into traffic lanes.

This is much worse than it’s been the past 2 weeks. We’re worried.

By Laura

September 26, 2008 10:09 PM | Link to this

Is there a website or blog we can go to share updated info on where to get gas? There’s a few people posting here: [http://www.atlantagasprices.com/Forum_Topics.aspx?category=1072]. Maybe we could direct our attention there?

Tonight we drove from Decatur to Midtown looking for gas—the 20 stations we checked had no gas. We had to return home, as we were almost out of gas, and no one we know has enough gas to pick us up. The kids are nervous.

My husband works tomorrow. We don’t know if he’ll be able to make it to work.

Today, driving back from work/picking up the kids, there were several near accidents, and plenty of traffic jams, because gas station lines spilled out into traffic lanes.

This is much worse than it’s been the past 2 weeks. We’re worried.

By Lolo

September 26, 2008 10:14 PM | Link to this

Is there a website or blog we can go to share updated info on where to get gas? There’s a few people posting here: [http://www.atlantagasprices.com/Forum_Topics.aspx?category=1072]. Maybe we could direct our attention there?

Tonight we drove from Decatur to Midtown looking for gas—the 20 stations we checked had no gas. We had to return home, as we were almost out of gas, and no one we know has enough gas to pick us up. The kids are nervous.

My husband works tomorrow. We don’t know if he’ll be able to make it to work.

Today, driving back from work/picking up the kids, there were several near accidents, and plenty of traffic jams, because gas station lines spilled out into traffic lanes.

This is much worse than it’s been the past 2 weeks. We’re worried.

By Lucky Braselton

September 26, 2008 10:52 PM | Link to this

There is gas at the Pilot on Hwy 53 in Braselton. They have had it consistantly all week. Also, Pop’s Place on Peachtree Industrial before Friendship Road in Buford has gas. They are closed now but will open in the morning. I am a process server and if I don’t have gas I have no income. There are so many places with no gas. Driving in Gwinnett, Jackson, DeKalb, Hall and Cobb counties today alone I saw VERY little gas. In fact the only place I have consistantly seen gas is the Pilot in Braselton and Costco in Buford. There has been much less trafic which is the only good thing I can say for this shortage. I hope this ends soon for all of us.

By Richard

September 26, 2008 10:55 PM | Link to this

Robert, I don’t know about Mississippi and Alabama, but I talk to family every day in Shreveport, Louisiana. There is no problem getting gas there. Regular is about 3.50 per gallon. They are amazed we are having a problem. Have a good trip.

By jf

September 26, 2008 10:59 PM | Link to this

Just came back to Paulding more than 10 miles up 41 from Marietta. Only three stations were open in the entire distance - 2 QTs and Home Depot. ALL had lines with dozens and dozens of cars, one line was more than 1/4 mile long. Something is really fishy with all this - we’re told there isn’t a problem, we’re told that supply is available, and we’re told repeatedly that it will be better “in a few days.” Someone/thing is manipulating this crisis. Sonny is an idiot and should be removed from office for sheer incompetence (and most of his staff along with him.)

By prayer

September 26, 2008 11:13 PM | Link to this

ALL OVER KENNESAW AND ACWORTH TONIGHT. ONLY GAS AT SHELL ON 41 AND KENN DUE WEST IN KENN…WITH VERY LONG LINES AND STRONG POLICE PRESENCE. I’LL GO BX OUT AT 5 AM TO SEE IF TANKERS MADE DEL’Y.

SONNY, WHERE ARE YOU?

NO OTHER CITY IN SE HAS THIS ISSUE W EPA-MANDATED SPECIAL FUEL BLEND…

By Sophia Crenshaw

September 26, 2008 11:20 PM | Link to this

I just got gas at qt on lower roswell & 120 loop. A bit of wait & lot impatience with each other. People, please be kind to one another. I meet a man at the QT at 8pm, who had no gas to get home to powder springs. I gave him the gallon i keep in my trunk. he was so sweet, he gave me $3.00.Thanks Peter! I did not do it for the money though but for the belief in Paying it Forward.

By d-cow

September 26, 2008 11:38 PM | Link to this

there is no gas to be found in marietta….i’m a republican and proud of it…but the dumbest quote i’ve heard in the last week was from sonny perdue saying this was self inflicted….there is no way we have brought this on ourself. we are headed for the biggest, longest recession EVER..the gas crisis is only the beginning.

By d-cow

September 26, 2008 11:38 PM | Link to this

there is no gas to be found in marietta….i’m a republican and proud of it…but the dumbest quote i’ve heard in the last week was from sonny perdue saying this was self inflicted….there is no way we have brought this on ourself. we are headed for the biggest, longest recession EVER..the gas crisis is only the beginning.

By David

September 26, 2008 11:53 PM | Link to this

I will not be able to get to work tomorrow. I could not get gas. I tried 30 stations. I wish the media was helping a bit more—what are we going to do?

By Dawn

September 27, 2008 12:11 AM | Link to this

No gas in Cartersville except for wal-mart. Expect to wait 4 hours for the max of 5 bucks worth of gas (WHAT??) THANK YOU GEORGIA GOVT!!!

If you’re willing to drive to tennessee gas seems to be just peachy there.

By fmk4jc

September 27, 2008 12:15 AM | Link to this

I went out again looking for gas here in Alpharetta and found nothing. The attendent at the gas told me that nobody had any.

Why is this happening? This morning I heard the radio annoucer say that the shortage was our fault for buying gas when we didn’t need it…somehow I just don’t buy that.

When’s the state going to step in and offer some real help.

By john

September 27, 2008 12:18 AM | Link to this

I just got back from nashville nashville is having problems also , but there seem to be more stations with gas than here. from calhoun to chattnooga there seems to be gas. I think we need to slow down on the highways till we get over this. The government will not help its going to be up to us to solve this. Don’t we need some other forms of energy? If we wait on the federal govt we may be out of luck.

By Billie

September 27, 2008 12:56 AM | Link to this

I left Sandy Springs at 10:00pm and thought I would find gas between Sandy Springs and Emory/Druid Hills area where I live. I drove down Roswell Rd., Peachtree Industrial, Peachtree, Piedmont, and Ponce de Leon for 1 1/2 hours looking for gas. The one station I found with gas, I waited in line for 45 minutes and they ran out of gas when I was the third car away from the gas tank. My sister found gas in Duluth, she said there were a few stations up there with gas. I gave up when I was down to 1/8 of a tank of gas. There is NO GAS, and I am royally p** that I listened to Sonny Purdue who said not to top off, I let my tank run down like he said to please do, and now I have no gas. My babysitter has gas in her tank, she said she’d come over tomorrow and take us wherever we needed to go, because her plan to drive to Savannah tomorrow is now cancelled because she is afraid she won’t be able to get back. Yeah, I am not happy that there was no plan set for rationing when Sonny was told weeks ago that this was going to happen. I also think they should cancel the UGA-Alabama game, that would spare 100,000 people from having to fill up their tanks and leave a little for those of us who are stranded at home - that is, when the tankers finally bring us enough gas.

By Lee

September 27, 2008 1:50 AM | Link to this

Perhaps we don’t have supply because officials are pressing insane “price gouging” laws that scare stations from raising prices to the market equilibrium.

Price gouging laws do nothing to increase the supply of gasoline. When prices rise, people who need the gas more are willing to pay the higher price, while those who are less in need are willing to wait. Instead of giving platitudes to each other about “not topping off” we now have a real way to give people an incentive.

More important, if prices are kept artificially low (like through the threat of price “gouging” suits) gas stations run out, and instead of allocating gas based on dollars we allocate it based on time. If you make very little per hour this is a good deal for you, but if you make more money per hour, it would be more efficient for you to spend that time doing the job at which you get paid more, and then giving that time away as money.

Time is value, and the nonsense over price fixing demonstrates how little our elected officials seem to care about value, or understand about economics.

By Topher

September 27, 2008 2:29 AM | Link to this

I talked to my Dad in Mississippi tonight, and he had no idea this was even happening. When a major American city runs out of gasoline, you’d think the news would be running wild with it. It’s 2am, I just drove around as long as I could, thinking I’d be clever and find a station with gas and no line… well, so much for that. I’m down to the last 1/8 of a tank. This is insane. And as for Lee, who advocates raising gas prices to weed out those of us who don’t really need it: Lee. You are an idiot. Some of us are barely scraping by, need the gas at what we now laughingly call a reasonable price, and we’re the ones who get fired from our low-income jobs if we call in because we don’t have fuel. So we do the two-hour MARTA excursions instead, which for many means paying for additional child care hours while we commute. Gimme a break, Lee.
And the governor should have taken measures to prevent this when he still had the chance.

By ace

September 27, 2008 2:43 AM | Link to this

Sonny Perdue’s failure to avoid this crisis is grounds for a class action lawsuit. I think all of us who are unable to get to our jobs and are losing money because of his gross incompetence should join together and file a class lawsuit against him. It should be filed against him personally, so as not to cause the state of GA to pay out and cost us all more. Impeachment is also looking like a darn good option. What an idiot. At least we can be reasonably assured that this will end his career.

By surfrider

September 27, 2008 3:15 AM | Link to this

Why are they shortages in a country that is suppose to be capitalistic? Because in truth we are not totally a free market case in point. Price theory states that prices should rise or fall to meet the equilibrium between supply and demand. So in theory prices could go to $7 per gallon for a week or until this crisis is over then abate. At the same time price gouging investigations can still go on. The market is the best allocator of resources. Now there could be another problem which is cost to the supplier is not that much higher than prior to the crisis/hurricane which means demand is outstripping supply fast which means the market is not working to keep supply in match with demand. Usually that means rationing is in order to keep the other parts of a free market working or functional until supply is restored to normal levels. In War time we have had several examples of this in the past. Rationing could evolve and first include limits in dollar amounts allowed per car/truck with some exceptions for business use…taxi’s etc.It also could evolve into rationing supplies to all the service stations. It would first be based on the buddy system like watering restrictions which we did when supply was low. Then fines could be imposed for violators. Rationing is a form of regulation that can keep the other parts of the market working when there are substantial disruptions for a time inverval

By yankee

September 27, 2008 4:02 AM | Link to this

It’s a conspiracy…you know it is…Barack Obama is punishing us for letting what’s his name the congresscritter from here in the peach state call him uppity.

Barack Hussein Obama cut off the gas and he’s sending it back to the muslims

By fmk4jc

September 27, 2008 4:19 AM | Link to this

I would think that that if people can’t fulfill their most basic needs due to a lack of gas, then there’s a problem.

There also needs to be a better way of communicating where the stations are that have gas.

“gas-less in Alpharetta”

By fmk4jc

September 27, 2008 6:35 AM | Link to this

I just found gas at 5:45 this morning! The QT on Haynes Bridge Rd. in Alpharetta had gas. So does the Citgo on Main St. in Alpharetta. On my way home I saw a gas truck driving into the Chevron station on Deerfield Parkway and Webb Bridge. Cars were already parked at the pumps!

By chrisK

September 27, 2008 7:05 AM | Link to this

I got gas early yesterday at the Kroger on Dallas Acworth Hwy short line. But what really ticked me off was the moron in an SUV who tried to cut in front of me and then proceded to only put in 4 gallons just to top his tank. I know because I watched you fill up. It is morons like you who top off your huge gas guzzlers and then make it hard for people like me who drive a fuel efficient car and was nearing empty to get gas. Way to go you big fat selfish gas hog !

By Jeff

September 27, 2008 7:39 AM | Link to this

I drive from Loganville to Decatur each day for work. (I-20 and Panola). No gas at 18 out of 18 gas stations. Our Governor decides to leave the country for a while? Way to go. He needs to declare a State Paid Holiday for everyone for 1 day. Cancel all sporting events, highschool, college, pro and push companies to a 4 day work week (10 hours a day for a while). Put the Public Schools on 10 hours a day and have 1 day where they are closed. It is time to get serious do what has to be done.

By kevin

September 27, 2008 7:45 AM | Link to this

I find it funny that a lot of the above comments talk about driving around Atlanta for at least an hour looking for gas.

If you can drive for an hour on your tank, you probably have enough gas that you do not need to fill up. You are the reason we have a problem.

Calm down and the gas will return.

By Montrell

September 27, 2008 8:16 AM | Link to this

Do nothing governor fat sonny perdue does it again. A gas crisis in Georgia—-other states don’t have this problem. He’s too busy worrying about sunday liquor sales and protecting all his white friends to get them more lobbying contracts. He needs to resign.

By MMN

September 27, 2008 8:16 AM | Link to this

Appalling lack of leadership from Sonny Perdue. He should be front and center in this situation. If this is not a situation that calls for at minimum some direct, specific dialogue with the people who pay his salary I don’t know what is. What about the Lt. Governor? WHERE IS THE LEADERSHIP? PATHETIC!!

By Kenneth Simpson

September 27, 2008 8:28 AM | Link to this

Does anyone know if there are any shortages along I-95 South. I am heading from Virginia to Florida next week and will travel for the most part on I-95. I usually fill up in Brunswick Ga. Any known problems there. I appreciate any response.

By kayroni

September 27, 2008 9:22 AM | Link to this

I have to go to a wedding on the other side of town today and can’t go….glad I’m not the maid of honor or the bride! My friends say FLA ha plenty of gas….one more reason to go to the beach I suppose. Seriously, when I get to 1/2 tank I fill up- in case we have an emergency with our elderly parents.

By Nelson

September 27, 2008 9:33 AM | Link to this

Hey Kenneth - we were in Florida last week coming back Sunday on 95 from Jax to 16 to ATL there was no problem getting gas anywhere we tried. I did wonder why it was 4.50 a gallon at one stop near Macon, other than that it was around 4 bucks a gallon.

By mike

September 27, 2008 9:42 AM | Link to this

maybe sonny purdunce will just cancel school and the citizens can use that gas. Georgia is near the bottom in national school listings anyway. do we really need schools. he could not do anything with the water so what next.

By S T

September 27, 2008 9:47 AM | Link to this

gas is around 3.60/gl in Bruns as of 11pm 9/26/08.

By GST

September 27, 2008 9:49 AM | Link to this

As of last night gas was around 3.60/gl in Brunswick, GA @ exit 29

By E

September 27, 2008 9:51 AM | Link to this

Billie —

Your babysitter could take her trip to Savannah, and she’d have no problem getting back. Savannah does not have a gas shortage. It’s just up here.

By Matt

September 27, 2008 10:11 AM | Link to this

Very hard to find gas in Roswell-Marietta area. I passed about 20 stations, one had gas at 11 PM. There were about 50 or 60 cars waiting for $4.39 gas

By leigh

September 27, 2008 10:24 AM | Link to this

you stupid people. the blog is supposed to be on where to find gas. not how much it costs that you have no problem in florida, sv, wherever. you are stupid sheeples. i hope you all get set afire with your gas.

By MIke Hunt

September 27, 2008 10:39 AM | Link to this

All,

I am monitoring the situation closely. I have some spotters on the roads actively looking for gas.

I am due for an update soon. Check back here prior to 4pm for my results.

Mike

By Cathy

September 27, 2008 10:53 AM | Link to this

My son is in Iraq for the second time, after having lost the hearing completely in his left ear by being blown up by an IED, now tell me again about how upset you are about having to stand in line for gas?

Shut up and use public transportation like I do, I drove 32 miles in the last 7 days

By Greg

September 27, 2008 10:54 AM | Link to this

There is gas in Dacula at the Shell station on the corner of Old Fountain and Hwy 324. There is a line and folks were commenting that the pumps were slow.

By Lee

September 27, 2008 11:43 AM | Link to this

For all you dumb a*******e$ that have never considered conservation, some of us lived thru the embargo of 73 and 78. Just think if the mid east shut down the shipping lanes and put on an embargo again. think the enviro, tree hugging nut bags would want to drill for more oil and less dependence on countries that hate the U.S. Get a grip, no new refineries since mid 70’s, congress and the president since early 80’s blocked off shore drilling. We’re just paying for all the nuts we’ve elected. Best to throw them out. Do not vote for an incumbent. that’s called term limits. keep changing til they understand to do what’s best for the country not who’s donating funds to their re election efforts. Throw the SOB’s out of office.

By JM

September 27, 2008 12:31 PM | Link to this

If they would limit gas purchase to 10 gallons it would solve this crisis

By Treated as Fools

September 27, 2008 12:39 PM | Link to this

Colonial Gas Pipeline goes from refineries through Georgia to New York, up North in Washington and N.Y. there are no shortages. We are being sacrificed for the Northern cities and Purdue knows it, he should be tarred and feathered. You are being treated as second class citizens by those in power, plus it gives the stations a free ride to rip you off. Why would you run out of premium before regular?

By linben

September 27, 2008 4:35 PM | Link to this

There is no gas in Cumming unless you’re Donald Trump. I waited for 15 minutes @ a Kroger before they ran out of gas. Then I was in line for an hour & twenty minutes @ the BP @ Hwy 20 & Marketplace Blvd. The car in front of me used the last of the $4.39 regular so I ended up spending $4.59 for mid-range! This is definitely price-gouging in my opinion. My work requires me to be on the road or I would avoid driving except for necessities.

By Jan

September 27, 2008 7:10 PM | Link to this

I wonder if we should go back to odd/even day gas rationing again. Maybe it would help settle this situation down. What does everyone else think?

By teach

September 27, 2008 7:36 PM | Link to this

I think we need to realize that 1-75 is used by people all over- not just Georgians and it’s not just GA residents causing these lines and shortages. I went 75 north from Rome and stopped at three exits from 290-315 and there was also no gas to be found. I also know the Ingles by our house has had NO gas since last Saturday. Then, yesterday, as I had 6 miles left of gas with my small kids in the car, there was no gas at the four stations I drove to. Luckily, I made it home and parked. My husband had to take the can and get a gallon this morning. I’m sure he was getting the evil eye filling up a can, but what do we do!! This is a crisis and believe me- I am not waiting in the lines I’ve seen just to top-off!

By roger

September 27, 2008 7:50 PM | Link to this

Gas ,gas ,gas: please tell me where gas at in decatur. Helpppppp.

By JP

September 27, 2008 8:39 PM | Link to this

If you have an SUV which is paid for or still mortgaged, it’s clearly not something you can change immediately or on demand. However, that does not change the fact that YOU ARE PART OF THIS PROBLEM.

Half of auto sales for years, until the last couple, have been SUV’s. In 2003 average SUV mileage was 19 mpg. 19!! Suppose all SUV drivers were getting 30 rather than 19.. having to fuel up less often.. would that not improve the situation in Atlanta DRASTICALLY right about now?

Extrapolate that across all US drivers. Wow, what an effect that would have on our dependence on foreign oil!

By jiminmarietta

September 27, 2008 8:56 PM | Link to this

In my service business I pass about fifteen or twenty stations a day, here in east Cobb ONLY ONE had gas, at 6am with a line nearly a mile long (Shell just north of Post Oak Tritt on Sandy Plains, the line was back to Trickum Road) tonight I will try some near me about 2 or 3am. I am now living at my business since we board dogs and I can’t get gas to go sleep at home. Sorry wifey! (BTW there was PLENTY of gas no lines, no complaints—this Monday when I gassed up my rental VW up in Germany—at almost $8 per gallon! (1.47 Euros or US$2.20 per liter or 33.5 ounzes-do the math while you’re waiting in line for gas!)

By inRoswell

September 27, 2008 9:15 PM | Link to this

There are a lot of good ideas here to help handle the gas shortage. What we’re lacking is leadership to implement a plan. Being told it’s our fault is a load of crap.
I’m disappointed in the media which has been useless so far. All I see on the news are ‘live’ reports from a crowded gas station showing long lines. Big deal. What would be helpful is a story on why metro-Atlanta seems to be hit so hard and when will gas supplies begin to get back to normal. It’s not knowing what is going on; why this is happening; or when to expect more gas that is causing such concern. We’re all being kept in the dark. I agree with others here that something is fishy. Why is metro-Atlanta is such a crisis mode? I’m hearing nothing useful from the media of our elected officials.

By MadAsHell

September 27, 2008 9:59 PM | Link to this

Simply… the Governor should be impeached for his lack of leadership. His jetting off to Europe is inexcusable. When you drive around for two hours looking for gasoline - how is that not considered a crisis?

Impeach, Governor Perdue.

By Mary

September 27, 2008 10:03 PM | Link to this

Earlier this evening there is fuel available @ the convenience store across from the Henry county school board; $25.00 limit, no lines! (It was also the same on yesterdat, too).

By jonnycash

September 27, 2008 10:47 PM | Link to this

So Sonny Perdont says no problem getting to and from Athens. Not for him he’s going to Europe on our money or some fat cat that needs to influence this do nothing Governor. By the way does Atlanta still have a Mayor. She has been MIA for a couple years now. Where have all the leaders gone??

By SA

September 27, 2008 11:29 PM | Link to this

I live in Decatur and it’s totally ridiculous that first there is no gas; then when you finally find it after driving around burning the last gas you have, there is a hour to two hour wait that includes people yelling like they are lunatics, and fights breaking out!! I refuse to sit in a gas line for an hour or more. I guess it will be a lot of people “calling” in on Monday to work!!

By Act Already

September 27, 2008 11:43 PM | Link to this

Perdue,

Despite your denials, we know that at least one or two people in your admin has to be aware of the current situation.

At least call a state “holiday” for Mon or Tue, just to keep the state empl. drivers off the road. Between teachers and state empl. in the metro area, that would give the Atl. Metro pumps at least one day to bounce back.

ACT ALREADY!

By Linda

September 27, 2008 11:50 PM | Link to this

There no longer is gas in Calhoun. They had it this morning but now all stations look like ghost towns. Good luck everyone.

By Act Already

September 27, 2008 11:50 PM | Link to this

…even better: Make it a “furlough” day and save the state some money during this “budget crisis.”

Or would that make too much sense for GA state “guvment” to implement?

By fmk4jc

September 28, 2008 1:03 AM | Link to this

Earlier this evening I saw gas at the BP on Winward and Main Street here in Alpharetta. Don’t know what the status is now. They were charging $4.49 per gallon for grade 87 gas.

I agree with a lot of you here, why don’t we have clear leadership in all of this? People are stressed out enough over the current events unfolding in Corporate America.

By Kathryn

September 28, 2008 3:02 AM | Link to this

Today I canceled a trip to ATL because I am afraid of getting caught up in this mess. My best guess is that it’s about a $1,000 loss to your economy.

By baadpuddytat

September 28, 2008 3:32 AM | Link to this

Why Guvnah Sonny, where have you been all week during this imaginary gas crisis? That’s right—you were preparing for your nice trip to Europe! I hope that big jet plane has plenty of fuel! I’m sure it does, Guvnah, because you yourself said we have ample fuel, but I’ll be danged if I can find it. But I think I have this thing figured out—it’s like gas hide ‘n’ seek. It’s out there—we just have to find it! So once I figured that out, I commenced to playing. I drove 35 miles for 2-1/2 hours and passed, oh Guvnah, more stations than I could shake a stick at—least 20, 30. Every one I passed with no gas, I’d chuckle and shake my head (I’m not so good at hide ‘n’ seek). I’d pass cars out of gas on the side of the road—hide ‘n’ seek’s harder than you think! Finally—FINALLY—I won! I found the ample gas! Only problem was, lots of people found it, and it wasn’t so ample. Lord, you never seen so many cars, so much panic, so much horn blowing—why, it greatly added to the merriment of the game! It was almost like a tailgate party, but without the food and the booze and the fun. So I sat there awhile as they ushered in the winners. Finally, I got to the pump. They could only let me have $20 worth, but it almost filled up my compact car. Almost. I pulled out, and I looked at the faces of the other drivers waiting, praying they’d get gas, too. Y’all, come on—there’s ample gas! Quit whining about missing work, about being scared, about panicking, about how bad will this get. There’s ample gas! Maybe when the Guvnah gets back from Europe, he’ll tell us where the ample gas is hiding (once he’s through unpacking and has recuperated from jet lag). But that would spoil the game, and I sure had fun playing it today. I can’t wait until I get to play again in a few days. If I have enough gas to play.

By Jane

September 28, 2008 4:52 AM | Link to this

In the middle of the night when I got up to use the bathroom, instead of sleepingly walking back to bed, I put on my clothes and shoes, took my car keys and went to fill up. Though sleepy I was rewarded with only a 15 minute wait and now a full tank. I hope I won’t have to repeat this “nightmare” next weekend!

By Jane

September 28, 2008 4:54 AM | Link to this

In the middle of the night when I got up to use the bathroom, instead of sleepingly walking back to bed, I put on my clothes and shoes, took my car keys and went to fill up. Though sleepy I was rewarded with only a 15 minute wait and now a full tank. I hope I won’t have to repeat this “nightmare” next weekend!

By carol

September 28, 2008 5:45 AM | Link to this

Does anyone know of gas stations in the Sandy Springs area with gas?

By Firefighter SD 341

September 28, 2008 7:00 AM | Link to this

I found gas this morning at Old 41 and Barrett Parkway. There ia gas also at the QT on Hwy 141 that turns into Medlock bridge in Johns Creek.

By Dom

September 28, 2008 7:09 AM | Link to this

We mostly use mass transit and we have a car that’s great on gas. We haven’t had to fill up in a few weeks. We’re at half a tank now. I guess we’ll see how bad it is when we get down to a 1/4 and have to refill. Making sure we lived close to both a bus stop and train station was critical for us when we bought our home. It’s working out well for us.

By Joe

September 28, 2008 7:19 AM | Link to this

We’re in this alone, guys ! even the Govenor left the country. Every car for itself. Welcome to the real Mad Max.

By Frank

September 28, 2008 7:30 AM | Link to this

During the 70’s oil embargo, ther was a odd/even day schedule (according to the last number on the plate (tag) of your car. How about doing that now witha min 5 gallon purchase ?

By Helen

September 28, 2008 8:04 AM | Link to this

We stayed home all weekend to save gas but since my gas light was on, I had no choice but to find gas and wait in one of those long lines. We found a Quiktrip last night on Chamblee-Tucker that had employees directing cars to pumps. They were so efficient that it only took about 20 minutes total with a long line of cars.

By gerard

September 28, 2008 8:15 AM | Link to this

Sonny Perdue is a socialist just like Congress. Shortages occur when you don’t allow the market price to adjust to demand. I’d rather pay $10 a gallon than wait an hour in line.

By ageofpaper

September 28, 2008 8:50 AM | Link to this

READ READ READ Colonial Gas Pipeline goes from refineries through Georgia to New York, up North in Washington and N.Y. there are no shortages. We are being sacrificed for the Northern cities and Purdue knows it, he should be tarred and feathered. You are being treated as second class citizens by those in power, plus it gives the stations a free ride to rip you off. Why would you run out of premium before regular?

By larry

September 28, 2008 9:14 AM | Link to this

This morning I left my fiance’s house in Mableton at 5:30 AM. Of the seven stations I passed only one had gasoline (S. Cobb Drive and I-285). The lines were already long early on a Sunday morning. In East Atlanta where I live I saw no open stations.

It doesn’t really stress me, since I can ride my bicycle or take the bus to work tomorrow, but I’m beginning to think that our governor may be just a bit out of touch with reality at the moment.

By jiminmarietta

September 28, 2008 9:15 AM | Link to this

At midnight last night I walked a mile to our closest QuikTrip…no gas as it’s been for nine days straight. EVENTUALLY I found out from one clerk that the tankers from QT are ONLY filling the “busiest” stations and because the one I was at was on just a “local road” (Sandy Plains two miles from I-75) they probably wouldn’t be getting gas for a long time. THANK YOU QT for never posting any kind of sign or other communication, this kind of customer “no-service” we can do without! I eventually filled up at ANOTHER QT on Highway 41 and Allgood Roads north of Marietta. $3.97 per gallon, 40 minute wait at 1:30am Sunday. So if you’re looking for gas apparently stay towards the interstates and busier roads!

By Randy

September 28, 2008 9:50 AM | Link to this

This whole gas “shortage” is a load of crap. The oil companies and our government, both state and federal have lied about the supposed fuel crisis so many times that they actually believe their own garbage. This is their way of again artifically inflating the pump prices while the barrel price continues to fall. If our governor or senators had one ounce of guts they would step up and put a stop to all of this. But instead, our governor goes on television and gives us his rendition of “The Little Red Hen, the governor of Georgia”. Give me a freaking break governor, step up and be a leader and start acting on behalf of your citizens. Put some of those dead ass state attorneys to work and start defending the people of Georgia before the whole economy falls down around our ears, act before it’s too late for all of us. There is no crisis, except a crisis of leadership!

By Randy

September 28, 2008 9:53 AM | Link to this

This whole gas “shortage” is a load of crap. The oil companies and our government, both state and federal have lied about the supposed fuel crisis so many times that they actually believe their own garbage. This is their way of again artifically inflating the pump prices while the barrel price continues to fall. If our governor or senators had one ounce of guts they would step up and put a stop to all of this. But instead, our governor goes on television and gives us his rendition of “The Little Red Hen, the governor of Georgia”. Give me a freaking break governor, step up and be a leader and start acting on behalf of your citizens. Put some of those dead ass state attorneys to work and start defending the people of Georgia before the whole economy falls down around our ears, act before it’s too late for all of us. There is no crisis, except a crisis of leadership!

By Randy

September 28, 2008 9:53 AM | Link to this

This whole gas “shortage” is a load of crap. The oil companies and our government, both state and federal have lied about the supposed fuel crisis so many times that they actually believe their own garbage. This is their way of again artifically inflating the pump prices while the barrel price continues to fall. If our governor or senators had one ounce of guts they would step up and put a stop to all of this. But instead, our governor goes on television and gives us his rendition of “The Little Red Hen, the governor of Georgia”. Give me a freaking break governor, step up and be a leader and start acting on behalf of your citizens. Put some of those dead ass state attorneys to work and start defending the people of Georgia before the whole economy falls down around our ears, act before it’s too late for all of us. There is no crisis, except a crisis of leadership!

By Econ 101

September 28, 2008 9:56 AM | Link to this

Mad Max! Right on. After the last few days, I feel like I am Max (Mel Gibson). For those too young for the Mad Max series, I suggest you walk to the nearest video store (no gas) and rent it. You need to learn from Max. This fuel “shortage” is not going away anytime soon with our “Great” Governor at the helm. Hey Sonny, you should have listened to the fuel experts and postponed the football game last night. Karma, man. You called it a ridiculous idea to call the game. How is 41-30 sounded to you now? Either let simple Economic theory take care of this problem (let gas station owners charge whatever they want for their products) or start rationing. Most of us harding working people would rather pay $10/gal if we could get gas 24/7 with no wait. Those who don’t want to pay the luxury price can wait in lines. Some people can and like to spend $100 for dinner at Ruth Chris, and some can only spend $20 for buffet at one of those Chinese joints. I don’t see you calling Ruth Chris or any luxury restaurants price gouging. Supply and demand stupid. Did they teach you ECON 101 at UGA??? I know this doesn’t seem fair, but life is not fair. Get over it. Either way, just do something. People are losing productivity driving around looking for gas and camping out at gas stations. This is USA and not some 3rd world countries. On second thought, maybe you are trying to prepare us for MAD MAX 4?

By Mitie Whitie

September 28, 2008 10:22 AM | Link to this

If you retarded idiots would cease “topping off” the tanks in your tank-SUVs, Mercedes, BMWs and Lexi, the “crisis” would abate. Also, you Jag-ovs don’t “need” premium fuel. Finally, it’s not the governor’s job to solve all the little problems in your pathetic lives. Just sit at home with your children. You know, the rotten little creatures that you cite in justification for every move you make. If gas were $10/gallon it might cause more soccer-mom mini-vans to be anchored & sold.

By SharonH

September 28, 2008 10:27 AM | Link to this

I’ve been saying all week that there really is no gas shortage; no crisis. After all, the streets and parking lots are full and the sidewalks are empty. I thought to myself, if I see even one of my neighbors walking from the grocery store which is only half a mile from my house, just one, then I’ll panic.

Well folks, this morning it happened. I saw a gentleman walking with two bags from Publix. So now I know it’s true. There really is a crisis.

Then I asked myself: if this state had a true leader, what would he do at this point?

1. First of all, he might actually return to the country.

2. Next he should schedule a press conference…..immediately.

3. He should apologize for blaming the citizens of this state for creating this situation.

4. He should encourage those who are able to walk to their local stores for food and supplies if possible and cancel all unnecessary trips.

5. He should ask everyone in the state to avoid “topping off” just for 3 days. If you have half a tank or more, just wait for 3 days.

6. He should explain what the problem with gas supply in simple terms; tell us that he is meeting with the people who can actually do something about it and tell us when we can realistically expect supply to return to normal.

7. Next he needs to meet with business leaders and the heads of the 20 largest employers in GA. He should exact a promise from them that they will either enact 3 or 4 day workweeks or institute teleworking for all employees for whom it is possible-immediately. Start with state of GA employees as an example.

That is the least you could do Sonny Perdue. You would think we would be used to your gross lack of leadership but I keep expecting you to step up to the plate. Of course, one could say the citizens of this state get what they deserve with you at the helm but I didn’t vote for you and I certainly don’t deserve this.

By SharonH

September 28, 2008 10:31 AM | Link to this

Forgot to add: no my work habits have not changed. I ride in a vanpool and my pick-up site is only 3 miles from my house. I have 3/4 of a tank now and that will last me for the rest of the week and most of next week.

By Mike

September 28, 2008 10:37 AM | Link to this

Hey Sonny it’s Sunday are you praying for gas? Like others have stated you must never go out if you think there’s not a problem. With that being said you don’t have to sit in those long lines or worry about running out of gas do you? So it’s not a problem for you. Typical!!! Pray! Pray! Pray! Instead of taking action.

By Gmr

September 28, 2008 10:50 AM | Link to this

Drove around Johns Creek this morning @ 6:15 a.m. and not a single station with gas. One station had cars lined up at the pumps in ANTICIPATION of a fuel delivery that was supposed to be delivered at midnight last evening but didn’t show up. I’ll be working from home until this situation turns around.

By C

September 28, 2008 11:00 AM | Link to this

Some of you need therapy. Someone actually called children ” rotten little creatures” . I hope I am not in front of you in the gas line!

By Sandy

September 28, 2008 11:05 AM | Link to this

I live in Newnan - where people are fighting over $4.29 gas on a regular basis. I drove down to Macon this weekend. Pulled into a station and right up to the pump to get $3.89 gas. The excitement wore off when I then proceeded to pass a station with $3.73 gas 2 miles down the road. Never saw a station out of gas… never saw a line to get gas…Even the small, rural, “mom & pop” stations along the backroads had gas, no lines, for $3.98 or so.

By Sandy

September 28, 2008 11:08 AM | Link to this

I live in Newnan - where people are fighting over $4.29 gas on a regular basis. I drove down to Macon this weekend. Pulled into a station and right up to the pump to get $3.89 gas. The excitement wore off when I then proceeded to pass a station with $3.73 gas 2 miles down the road. Never saw a station out of gas… never saw a line to get gas…Even the small, rural, “mom & pop” stations along the backroads had gas, no lines, for $3.98 or so.

By Charlie

September 28, 2008 11:12 AM | Link to this

Does GA even have a governor? No water and now no gas is an emergency waiting to happen.

By Country Girl

September 28, 2008 11:15 AM | Link to this

The people who blame Perdue, a notorious liar to be sure, for the gas “crisis” are also the retarded goofballs who think elephant tusks come from piano keys. Just stay home, flip thru your lottery tix, watch tv, get drunk on beer and keep your sister-sow whelping more ugly young’uns.

By JD

September 28, 2008 11:18 AM | Link to this

I vote straight republican ticket, but that Perdue name had better never again appear on any ballot I vote on! Look Perdue… Even if you can’t solve this gasoline mess, at least do a Press Conf.with some Oil/logistics folks. For pure entertainment value, I’m looking forward to the next dumb comment by some Perdue Staffer.

By maggie

September 28, 2008 11:26 AM | Link to this

So who are you really angry at? This is only a minor set back in the economy. Stop blamming someone who has nothing to do with the problem. The mother in the car is doing the best she can the sales man needs to travel to keep food on the table. Regardless of the situation all vehicals need fuel to run so stop blamming each other and place blame in the the right direction or shut up. Yes we are all angry and frustrated but what does all this cause, who does it help to yell at each other. NOONE… Be a little nicer, kinder. This situation will soon end. This is so small compared to the real issues the economy is facing. Yes we know your horn works and we know your window rolls down and your voice is loud and angry. But who are you really embarrasing, YOURSELF!!!

We are all waiting and we are all in the same situation so sit back take notes and try to come up with something postive that you can do to help. Stop being HATEFUL!!! One woman, young adult, child or man caused this gas shortage on their own. So wait in your line read a book catch up on a conversation with a friend. Say a kind word.

One great act is a domino affect and becomes contagious!!!

By emmy

September 28, 2008 11:58 AM | Link to this

I will admit that I am not one that is in crisis mode over this. However, I understand why some are and I feel for them. It is tough to understand why we are in this situation at all, but when I was reading up and saw one simple fact, it makes much more sense to me. The gas coming from the Gulf travels through the pipeline at 3-5 mph. That means that we are just now getting gas that started from a refinery 10-12 days ago. This also means that we will not see the increase from the refineries coming back online now for another 10-12 days. The Northeast is not getting preferential treatment; they simply are not as reliant on the pipeline as the Atlanta area. If you look up other cities that are in the same boat, like Charlotte, they are all saying the same thing and wondering why they are the “only ones” having a problem. Yes, it is localized and there were many contributing factors.

I am not one who can telecommute and I am hoping my employer will rethink this option in the future because of this shortage. I did, however, carpool 4 of 5 days last week and when I was getting low on gas, several co-workers who had full tanks offered to give me a ride if I needed it. I walked to the grocery store yesterday and have not been doing any errands by car. My son rides the bus to and from school. Everyone is realizing what can result from their past decisions regarding commute length, car mpg, career choice, etc. when there is a shortage of fuel. Insulting and accusing, of which I have seen SO much, just serves to make everything worse.

Our dear governor did not cause this situation, but he and his office certainly have not made anything better. Some more information, explanation, etc would be much more helpful than comments like “we have ample supply” and it is “self-induced”. Simple explanations and updates on the progress would be better. If we knew that the supply coming would increase on Wednesday, for example, wouldn’t that serve to alleviate some of this panic? Maybe some would say that they could hold off until then. It is the not knowing ANYTHING that is causing a good deal of the stress. Last week they said it would be better by the weekend, and it is obviously not better. More realism and facts, and less hype and conspiracy theories would greatly improve this situation. In the meantime, conserve. We can do it with some creativity. Many already are. Rethink how you do things and you will be all the better for it.

By Loj Ick

September 28, 2008 12:26 PM | Link to this

If ample gas was not available, then the roads would be empty. Look around, morons, the traffic is, as usual, roiling & rolling. People are, in fact, burning more gas HUNTING for it — thus proving yet again how stupid the majority is.

By AJ

September 28, 2008 12:38 PM | Link to this

So does anyone know what the current situation is? I’ve been calling gas stations all day and they all say that they are getting some soon but they don’t know when or what they’ll get. I have about 5-10 miles left in my tank, so I can’t go anywhere until a station near me gets gas. I’m in Snellville. Do I have to call out of work tomorrow over gas?

By AJ

September 28, 2008 12:40 PM | Link to this

So does anyone know what the current situation is? I’ve been calling gas stations all day and they all say that they are getting some soon but they don’t know when or what they’ll get. I have about 5-10 miles left in my tank, so I can’t go anywhere until a station near me gets gas. I’m in Snellville. Do I have to call out of work tomorrow over gas?

By WAFJ

September 28, 2008 12:50 PM | Link to this

WAFJ. What a situation. Liars telling lies. Why dosen’t someone tell us the truth. It is out of control, the crap that we are being told. I mean the hurricane was over two weeks ago and now we start to not get any gas. This is about ridiculous. I work all week to enjoy the weekend and now I can’t enjoy my weekends. Now I have to wonder all weekend if I can get to work?

By JS

September 28, 2008 1:11 PM | Link to this

The gas crisis is really in GA only because other states asked EPA to allow the use of little more polluting gas timely i.e. much earlier than Perdue noticed that something should be done.

Had the GA government been professional in this matter there would not have been this situation ay all.

By Lester Maddox

September 28, 2008 1:34 PM | Link to this

It’s funny to see the idot-liar Perdue being blamed for something that actually is NOT his fault. Remember the Democratic alternatives to Perdue? There was rat-roy the bad-tempered owl-faced shyster. then, there was thrice-married obese drunkard-dope fiend Markass Taylor, who never worked a day in his life, except to throw state business to his daddy’s firm.

No mystery how baldy sonny bested these bottom-feeders.

So, it’s kind of rough justice to see tubby ol’ sonny take the rap for a hurricane that screwed up the go-juice pipeline.

By gracie

September 28, 2008 1:41 PM | Link to this

I think it’s time for Sonny to declare a week long break from schools. That will help tremendously.

By Ray

September 28, 2008 1:45 PM | Link to this

Why doesn’t the Govenor declare a state of emergency for the Atlanta Metro area and have the National Guard deliver gas in their tankers to the stations? Oh, thats right, I forgot, he is on vacation out of the country!

By concerned

September 28, 2008 1:52 PM | Link to this

I find difficult to believe that Hurricanes have messed up the supply of gas in Georgia when you see 100 thousand people converge on Athens for a football game driving big suv’s and motor homes.

By Atlanta's original gas guy

September 28, 2008 2:34 PM | Link to this

Drove by the Douglasville QT @ Chapel Hill Road and I-20 around 1 am this morning and they were camping out for a fuel delivery supposedly enroute. Somebody then mentioned that the Racetrac at Hwy 5 and I-20 had gas with no wait. I jumped on I-20 and hauled @$$ in my ford escort wagon and got there and pumped a full tank, I called and woke my wife and my father up and they hauled up there and filled up. I drive 45 miles one way to Tucker, so I am going to drive to HE Holmes Marta and take train/bus to job the rest of the week. Its only 21 miles one way to HE Holmes Marta, so I will be cutting miles in half. This is a prime example of why MARTA or other rail system is needed.

By Amy

September 28, 2008 2:48 PM | Link to this

We just found gas on Ablemarle Rd. at the Texaco in the Lowe’s shopping center near the Harrisburg Rd. intersection. The wait was approximately 15-20 minutes and most pumps were working. There is also gas on NC 51 in Matthews at the Idlewild Rd. interchange - it’s a Shell station. The line is very long at this one.

By Amy

September 28, 2008 2:49 PM | Link to this

We just found gas on Ablemarle Rd. at the Texaco in the Lowe’s shopping center near the Harrisburg Rd. intersection. The wait was approximately 15-20 minutes and most pumps were working. There is also gas on NC 51 in Matthews at the Idlewild Rd. interchange - it’s a Shell station. The line is very long at this one. (CHARLOTTE)

By David J. Thompson

September 28, 2008 4:05 PM | Link to this

i have not seen it this bad since the Arab Oil Embargo of 1973-74. i lived in milwaukee then, as a kid of 13 i can remember my dad venting “63 cents a gallon for gas!? odd even fueling days!!!?? this is America by God!” well, dad would really be upset if he saw how bad things are here in Atlanta. on my way to Columbus, Ga. yesterday i was in fear of running out of gas. then, just south of Newnan i found gas. only $40.00 at a time, but it gave me plenty to make it to Columbus where there is PLENTY of gas, no lines, no plastic bags, and $3.79 a gal. (what a bargan?!)

By Real men raise their kids

September 28, 2008 4:09 PM | Link to this

I have attempted to find out why we are having a fuel issue at our gas stations for 24 hours; I can’t get an answer.

The local news, AJC, all fail to adhere to basic reporting and tell us why we are having this gas issue.

I suspect, as is the case w/ our education system, judical system, tax system, on and on, it is our over reaching, power hungry politicians at work again.

Can’t they leave anything alone?

Pathetic - next we will be told that fueling up before 6:00 am is a hate crime!

Arrrrrrrrrrrrrgh!

By alex_landon

September 28, 2008 4:20 PM | Link to this

To MO,

Take your self-righteous bulls##t and stick it up your rich a@@. Not all of us can afford to buy a prius and a scooter. I can barely afford a beat-up prizm that gets 25-30 miles to the gallon, much less some fancy hybrid. So excuse me if I deserve to run out of gas and not be able to make it to work and lose what precious income I have!!!!!!

By Tony

September 28, 2008 4:50 PM | Link to this

Back to matter at hand - A gas station with gas in Marietta/Roswell. A name and location - just need gas to get to work. Thank you:)

By inRoswell

September 28, 2008 5:08 PM | Link to this

I’m still waiting for an elected official or some one with press credentials to do their job and step forward with an explanation as to what is going on and when we’ll start to see relief. Keeping everyone in the dark seems to be the intent and only serves to fuel (forgive the pun) frustration, speculation, and anger.

By DeanShell

September 28, 2008 5:26 PM | Link to this

Dean Shell stations in Midtown expect a delivery of gas & diesel around 6pm today. Dean Shell locations: 14th Street & Spring Street and I-75 & Northside Drive.

By DeanShell

September 28, 2008 5:28 PM | Link to this

Dean Shell stations in Midtown expect a delivery of gas & diesel around 6pm today. Dean Shell locations: 14th Street & Spring Street and I-75 & Northside Drive.

By The Thin Guy

September 28, 2008 5:32 PM | Link to this

In most societies when there is a shortage of something and people are will to pay there is a black market. I would gladly pay $ 200 for a tank of gas. Anyone will to talk turkey?

By Whaat is Going On Out Here?!!!

September 28, 2008 5:40 PM | Link to this

ALL I HAVE TO SAY IS WHERE THE HELL IS SONNY, SAXBY, JOHN LEWIS, CASEY CAGLE, OUR LEGISLATION, OUR STATE GOVERNMENT, WALDO, ETC!!!!

WE ARE OUT OF GAS AND THERE IS NO WAY TO REDIRECT TRUCKS FROM THE NORTH??

SOME GOVERNMENT!!!

By Whaat is Going On Out Here?!!!

September 28, 2008 5:43 PM | Link to this

ALL I HAVE TO SAY IS WHERE THE HELL IS SONNY, SAXBY, JOHN LEWIS, CASEY CAGLE, OUR LEGISLATION, OUR STATE GOVERNMENT, WALDO, ETC!!!!

WE ARE OUT OF GAS AND THERE IS NO WAY TO REDIRECT TRUCKS FROM THE NORTH??

SOME GOVERNMENT!!!

By Low Fumes

September 28, 2008 5:57 PM | Link to this

I may seriously have to use some vacation this week…darn I was saving that!!

By Daniel

September 28, 2008 6:03 PM | Link to this

I went all the way to Exit 10 on I-20 just to get gas. No lines and cheap gas…was 3.67 at Love’s truck stop in Tallapoosa, GA

By Elizabeth Connor

September 28, 2008 6:28 PM | Link to this

The reporting on the local gas crisis has been breathtakingly abysmal. Atlanta’s economy is suffering from multiple organ failure and by way of explanation all we get is a collection of lame anecdotes about carpooling and telecommuting. It’s beyond pathetic; it’s a breach of the paper’s responsibility.

By jodi

September 28, 2008 6:44 PM | Link to this

Noelle: You are very fortunate to have a five mile commute. I have 75 miles one way. I also have four children and no assistance to support them so I do what I have to do. I am not happy to gripe about my commute, but I am also smart enough to know when I am blessed or just plain fortunate and not to rub someone else’s nose in the fact that they are not so lucky. I do what I do to make ends meet and to keep my family off of government assistance. I suppose you would rather I took a 5 mile commute job that paid 20% of what I currently make and just collect food stamps for the rest. Then I could sit at home rather than spending 3.5 hours (on a non congested day) on the road. I guess then I could say, hey a tank of gast lasts me two weeks!!!! Lucky you, but we are not all that lucky and it is not all life choices we can make immediately to change things. I will be forced to do this commute at least until March, when the current lease expires. So, I am not complaining about what I have to do, just making you aware that outside your bubble are people with different life circumstances than you currently have. May God continue to bless you with a short commute, but may you have the wisdom to know you are blessed, not smarter than everyone else.

By EW

September 28, 2008 8:09 PM | Link to this

Attendant should be checking people and if they have at least a half tank of gas send their happy asses on their way. Idiot lemmings who panic for no reason should not be allowed to drive.

Quit complaining about gas and whining about the govt and do something your own damn self. I have a full size truck and my wife drives a full size SUV and have little to no problem with gas…outside of idiots blocking the road to wait on gas. Be smart about it and it will work itself out.

By SL3

September 28, 2008 8:15 PM | Link to this

Something is not right on this gas shortage! Talked to my sister in NJ and they have plenty of gas at $3.19 a gallon. We are waiting in lines for $4.96 at Qt or $4.19 at Chevron. This oil depot in Atlanta is gouging Atlanta. Too many stations are not getting gas. Why does QT get gas everyday and BP hasn’t for a week? The oil distributors are ripping Meto Atlanta people a new one!

By D

September 28, 2008 8:25 PM | Link to this

Our taxes and legislation are what has caused this problem. Were the distribution point for the SE so we should be the cheapest. Why is the gas in Ky 10-15 cents less than here when 8-10 years ago it was the reverse? Answer: Taxes. Why are we out of gas? Answer our regulations. Our state govt. has failed us. Not just today, but for years.

By D

September 28, 2008 8:28 PM | Link to this

Our taxes and legislation are what has caused this problem. Were the distribution point for the SE so we should be the cheapest. Why is the gas in Ky 10-15 cents less than here when 8-10 years ago it was the reverse? Answer: Taxes. Why are we out of gas? Answer our regulations. Our state govt. has failed us. Not just today, but for years. As for EW talking about whining, a lot of these people have been frugal and not used a lot of gas, but eventually everyone runs out, so have half of a brain and give people a break.

By D

September 28, 2008 8:30 PM | Link to this

Our taxes and legislation are what has caused this problem. Were the distribution point for the SE so we should be the cheapest. Why is the gas in Ky 10-15 cents less than here when 8-10 years ago it was the reverse? Answer: Taxes. Why are we out of gas? Answer our regulations. Our state govt. has failed us. Not just today, but for years. As for EW talking about whining, a lot of these people have been frugal and not used a lot of gas, but eventually everyone runs out, so have half of a brain and give people a break.

By Ted

September 28, 2008 9:02 PM | Link to this

Blame the gas shortage on Gov. Purdue. If he would allow the market to determine the price rather then using anti-gouging laws, there would be enough of a supply of gas to go around. It would be more expensive - $7-$9 per gallon but it would force people to only purchase what they need and not top off the tank every time. BASIC ECONOMICS!!! But Sonny has to bow to the peoples demands instead of running government as he should.

By Kay

September 28, 2008 9:06 PM | Link to this

I pulled into a BP and I was amazed at the people there. I was watching all around me and I was the only one who was out of gas. While I paid 65 to fill up, the man in front of me put 10 in his tank, the car on the other side put 7 and the one in front of him put 15. People, that may be the problem. Its panic buying. Just go back to normal and the stations can handle the flow. Stop buying 1/4 tank when you dont need gas.

By Kay

September 28, 2008 9:16 PM | Link to this

Hey Noelle, nice try. My suv is a 4 cyinder and it gets 29MPG. I live in a house I can afford and drive 45 miles each way. Its not everyone who can live right next to where they work, nor would I want to. Crime in Norcross is high and although I work there, I would not want to raise my kids there. So I drive to a job I love and live in the area in which I want. There should be gas to get to work either way. This shortage is government manifested and panic is making it worse.

By ck

September 28, 2008 10:58 PM | Link to this

I filled up over a week ago and I’m almost on E. I followed the rules and didn’t panick and rush to the nearest gas station.I always keep my vehicle full, but now what am I to do? I need premium fuel in a city where you can’t find fuel at all! I understand why people are sitting in the long lines and getting what they need. No one is going to make sure I have gas. No one else cares! If you have the patience to sit in a line for 1 to 2 hours then you deserve to purchase what you need. So I guess I’ll join the drivers who need gas to drive to work in the morning. So I’ll take the good advice to bring a book to read while I wait!

Hopefully, this will be over soon!

By David

September 28, 2008 11:04 PM | Link to this

Wow, what a lot of idiotic comments!

First, can it with the silly conspiracy theories - the reason for the gas lines is two-fold, (i) impaired supply and (ii) you people panicking, topping-off, and hoarding.

I got gas this morning at 5am - no lines at that time - and the car before me at that pump had bought 1.5 gallons of gas. Topping off.

Why is this a problem? Let’s do a little gedanken experiment: Let’s say there are 4 million vehicles in Metro Atlanta, and that in normal circumstances, the average driver has half a tank of gas at any given time. Assuming a typical 20 gallon tank (we’re averaging the many trucks in here) that means about 40 million gallons of gas are rolling around in tanks on a day-to-day basis. Now let’s have a gas panic - people are hitting stations any time they see an opening, going early or at odd times, or waiting in line. They are topping off. Let’s say now the average car has 60% full tank of gas - just 10% more than average, reflecting hoarding behavior - now we have 6 million more gallons “rolling” than is normal… enough gas to fill about 300-600 gas stations. Presto, gas lines.

Now, let’s think about the silly practice of limiting purchases to 10 gallons or $25 of the like - that would have had zero impact on the hoarding moron who bought a buck-fifty worth of gas this morning. That is, upper-limit purchase restrictions have no effect on “topping off”. What WOULD have an impact would be minimum purchases, like $40 (about 10 gallons). I’m betting a hoarder would think twice before paying $40 for 1.5 gallons of gas! This would encourage people to wait until they are at 1/4 tank before filling, and would transfer millions of gallons of gas from cars to gas stations, where it’s available for those who need it.

Another control would be to lift silly anti-gouging laws, and let the free market smooth things out… $10/gallon gas would also discourage hoarding.

There is pretty much no good or useful mode of mass behavior - traffic, mobs, gas lines all are bad things.

D.

By mom and family

September 28, 2008 11:11 PM | Link to this

to gentle reader MO September 26, 2008 9:02 AM you are lucky to be able to drive such a an efficient car. i have a large family… 4 kids and he carseats to w/ it… i have no “small car options” I guess I am one of the ones who are “…driving a vehicle that gets less than 45 mpg’s” and “deserves to either run out at the side of the road”. interesting… huh?

By JD

September 28, 2008 11:15 PM | Link to this

Some of are in sales and our car is our livlihood. The tank on my car only holds 10-11 gallons so quit watching our meters… We may be out too. As a woman driving all over Atlanta it only takes one bad experience to make you gasp when the tank dips below 1/2 tank. My personal safety is worth something. My Prius runs efficiently but it will not recharge the battery on fumes. I combine trips to the store, etc. with business trips. I meet clients in the middle and we carpool to review products. My husband has his sports car permanently parked until the crisis is over. We need information from the state, AJC, Gas Buddies etc. of a reliable timetable to the end of this shortage.

By AeroNautica0909

September 28, 2008 11:17 PM | Link to this

This gas shortage is exactly why I want to move out of the suburbs and move into the City of Atlanta.

This is the point now when people should be bitching about getting mass transit widely available. If we had more mass transit, we would be less impacted by issues such as gas shortages. More mass transit and with it being easily accessible, less cars on the road, more gas available.

For the short term, people need to not get gas unless they really need to. Unless you are on E, you really have no business going to the gas station. You are driving the prices up. We’re obviously paying more than the rest of the country at this point- stop being so desperate and panicking and limit your driving. Finally, until people understand simple economics such as supply and demand, we’ll always have problems like this.

Don’t blame Sonny Perdue- he’s absolutely right- this is a self-induced panic. We are now reaping what we sow- little mass transit in the metro area (you can’t have the cookies and the cake- support mass transit and gas won’t affect you as much or keep bitching about shortages and paying high prices and sitting in traffic!) Moreover, drivers who have no sense and are filling up tanks when they are nowhere near E.

Get with the program people!

By cc

September 29, 2008 12:21 AM | Link to this

*WHERE’S MS FRANKLIN? *

you would think that if atlanta is the hardest hit in the southeast, that at least our great figure heads (franklin and purdue) would at least try to work out deal with bordering states….. just like they give away all of our water and pay extra for our power.

this city needs to throw these guys out. let them see what it is really like to live in the real ATL. a little humble pie or just desert.

By Rick Z.

September 29, 2008 12:40 AM | Link to this

Just took a weekend trip to Greensboro, N.C. Gas availability was just fine in S.C., less so in N.C. but much, much better than metro ATL. I suggest folks who have sick days and can take them should do so. It’ll ease demand, and when big corporations face staffing issues, maybe they’ll get the message to the leaders of this state that they want this fixed. And parents, this would be a good week to skip a few after-school activities. I disagree with the perception of some posters that our shortages are self-induced. Yes, some folks have topped off when they could, but many others have waited to get gas until their tanks are nearly empty in expectation of a return to normalcy that hasn’t come. So at this point, faced with a system that has broken, getting gas if you see it is purely rational behavior.

By TC

September 29, 2008 1:22 AM | Link to this

Why doesn’t Sunny Purdue just pray for some more rain????

By baadpuddytat

September 29, 2008 1:23 AM | Link to this

Interesting—most of those accompanying the Guvnah to Spain, Italy and Portugal are transportation officials … Since the Guvnah has abandoned us during this crisis and his staff keep parroting the same inane, ineffective responses, can the Lieutenant Governor step in at this point?

By Jody

September 29, 2008 7:20 AM | Link to this

There is Gas at circle K at the intersection of Jim owens and Cobb Parkway. Kennesaw

By lynn

September 29, 2008 7:59 AM | Link to this

just hang out by a quik trip, you’ll get plenty eventually. do it on the weekends or late at night. i heard people were filling up at 2am at one location. ridiculous, but they got gas.

By Parched

September 29, 2008 8:03 AM | Link to this

Here’s a dirty little secret not being widely discussed:

Regardless the cause of the gasoline shortage, the underground tanks at retailers throughout metro ATL and other areas are now empty. There are not enough tanker trucks in the Southeast US to fill all of those retailers before customers drain them dry. It is a form of “just-in-time” inventory distribution that has suffered a critical interruption. Just like the water in Lake Lanier, once the reserve has been allowed to deplete, refilling will be very difficult.

Getting fuel delivered faster than customers buy it, a requirement to fill the retail tanks, will require some sort of external intervention that has yet to be considered.

Think about it, Gov.

Oh, and one more note… given the minimal damage to oil infrastructure in LA / TX this time, imagine what the next severe direct hit will do for fuel distribution. There won’t be any gas for months.

By macdad614

September 29, 2008 8:07 AM | Link to this

Looked for gas last night - passed a dozen stations with NO gas. The one that did have gas had only regular (my car needs Plus although the maker says use Premium) and several long lines.

Hey, MO - Not everyone can afford to replace his present car with an expensive new car! Elitist!

By Gina

September 29, 2008 8:18 AM | Link to this

I don’t understand the math… they say we are topping off rather than waiting and filling up as usual.. I am still putting the same amount of gas in my car weekly regardless of whether I put 2 gallons a day or 14 gallons on Fri? Why isn’t there a gas shortage every day of the year? Why would anyone do what the State suggests and wait til you NEED gas to get it… then you definitely put yourself at risk of running out on the side of the road…

By Richard

September 29, 2008 8:43 AM | Link to this

The worse time to get gas seems to be all day Sunday. The best (shorter lines) is the early am hours of Sunday and Monday - at least that is what I have observed. As for Gov. Sonny, he has his second term in office so why should he worry? Why aren’t our senators helping in the crisis?

By Mikki

September 29, 2008 8:58 AM | Link to this

Like I’m actually going to tell ya’ll where I get my gas!? LOL!

By Shazam

September 29, 2008 9:11 AM | Link to this

MARTA wasn’t any more crowded than usual this morning. Loads of parking at the Avondale lot at 7:30 AM, so apparently people have enough gas. Passed two or three stations near North DeKalb Mall that did have fuel based on the lines. Nothing too major compared to the weekend waiting. It may take twice as long taking mass transit, but I’d rather burn MARTA’s gas instead of my own. I lucked out and filled up September 20th; if I can budget my time, I won’t have to fill up until the situation returns to normal.

By Sheri

September 29, 2008 9:22 AM | Link to this

DECATUR RESIDENTS!

By Sheri

September 29, 2008 9:27 AM | Link to this

DECATUR RESIDENTS! There seems to always be gas at the QT at 285 and Flat Shoals Road (South DeKalb Mall) and the QT at 285 and Covington Hwy. And I’m sorry, but I filled up at Covington for $3.97/gal last Saturday night at 9:30p. They only had 87 which my car runs on. It was nice and orderly because the DeKalb County police was there nagivating things. And wouldn’t you know it, those knuckleheads were trying to jump the line and the cops said, YOU HAVE TO WAIT JUST LIKE EVERYONE ELSE. GO TO THE BACK OF THE LINE. I loved it! Good luck!

By Shelly

September 29, 2008 10:20 AM | Link to this

I am south of Newnan & we have plenty of gas. The so called “gas shortage” in ATL is caused by widespread panic - that’s all. Oh, and to all of the people driving the huge SUVs - stop complaining - if you weren’t so preoccupied with impressing others, you wouldn’t be in line for gas every day! ATL is the worst city.

By Shelly

September 29, 2008 10:22 AM | Link to this

I am south of Newnan & we have plenty of gas. The so called “gas shortage” in ATL is caused by widespread panic - that’s all. Oh, and to all of the people driving the huge SUVs - stop complaining - if you weren’t so preoccupied with impressing others, you wouldn’t be in line for gas every day! ATL is the worst city.

By Shelly

September 29, 2008 10:32 AM | Link to this

I am south of Newnan & we have plenty of gas. The so called “gas shortage” in ATL is caused by widespread panic - that’s all. Oh, and to all of the people driving the huge SUVs - stop complaining - if you weren’t so preoccupied with impressing others, you wouldn’t be in line for gas every day! ATL is the worst city.

By Diane

September 29, 2008 10:42 AM | Link to this

Yesterday when we drove from Loganville to Decatur, we passed just two gas stations with gas, and both had lines snaking around the block.

Obviously, Atlanta/Georgia has a serious gasoline shortage, but where is our fearless state leader when we need him? Holding a press conference, reassuring Georgians, or working with gasoline suppliers to help ease the situation. No, he’s in Europe? Let’s hope his driver there doesn’t have to wait in line for an hour or drive past 20 gas stations to find gasoline for his limo.

Sonny, you need to come home.

By inRoswell

September 29, 2008 10:54 AM | Link to this

Shelly: I am glad that from your vantage point south of Newnan that you are able to determine exactly the cause of metro-Atlanta’s gas problems. Metro-Atlanta (of which you’re not a part) has a population of 5 million with diverse driving needs, car types, and businesses which strongly figures into our current situation but surprisingly didn’t factor into your in-depth analysis.

Everyone else: The AJC has finally run a helpful article stating that we can expect the gas shortage to continue until Coumbus Day weekend (Oct 12). That’s a couple of more weeks. We’ve no way of knowing if this estimate is accurate but it sounds reasonable. In the mean time we should display courtesy and restraint at the gas pump. After all, we’re all in the same boat.

By sterling

September 29, 2008 11:02 AM | Link to this

Noelle-you’re an idiot. Let’s all conform and be like Noelle. Wouldn’t that be lovely. P.S. Sonny Perdue is a MORON!

By sterling

September 29, 2008 11:04 AM | Link to this

Noelle-you’re an idiot. Let’s all conform and be like Noelle. Wouldn’t that be lovely. P.S. Sonny Perdue is a MORON!

By Tipped Off

September 29, 2008 11:22 AM | Link to this

I happen to live in Doraville. The Plantation Pipeline passes right throught Doraville. The Plantation Pipeline starts at the Gulf and goes up north. So if production has been slowed, I would imagine Atlanta would be affected. Much of the gas in Metro Atlanta comes from Doraville. And I agree, it’s not the drivers topping off which is causing the problem. With 5 million metro Atlantans and many more cars and trucks, we are a HUGE consumer. Letting literally ALL the gas stations run totally out of gas will take weeks to recover. I have to run Premimum gas, it’s not a choice, right now, there isn’t any. We are under a CRISIS situation and it has gone way beyond a inconvience for consumers. If someone is hurt or killed by this situation, it will be on the government officials hands. And that is a very sad fact.

By HIPTOTHEGAME

September 29, 2008 11:33 AM | Link to this

I paid 4.39 for gas Sunday morning. Why isn’t this gas crisis getting more coverage? This is a serious problem for Georgians and instead of getting help, we are getting blamed??? The majority of people here COMMUTE. I hadn’t filled up since last Saturday, I was on LESS than 1/4 of a tank and I had to hunt for gas for two hours Sunday and then I paid 4.39 for Regular!!!! This gas shortgage sickens me. And WHY are the gas stations limiting us to 20 dollars (which is not even 5 gallons at these prices) and making us pay cash? I’ll tell you. It forces more folks to go to several gas stations. Eventually, we go in and buy something from their store. By only accepting cash, they only give you a cash receipt. You have to REQUEST a receipt that reflects how much gas you purchase AFTER you pump.

Make sure you GET YOUR RECEIPT and report any instances of gouging, etc to 404-651-8600.

The folks on the Gov’s Consumer Affairs line are VERY helpful. All you do is call in and they give you a case number and you can fax in your receipt.

I’ve read that there is no gouging on several message boards, but according to the Gov’s office, a state of emergency has been declared since 9.12.08, so we can make complaints regarding price gouging. you may only get a few bucks back, but the gas station can be fined!!!!

Let’s fight back!!!!!

Oh yeah, don’t get gas unless you really need it (which I know MOSt of us are already doing) and try to be courteous at the pumps.

By HIPTOTHEGAME

September 29, 2008 11:36 AM | Link to this

I paid 4.39 for gas Sunday morning. Why isn’t this gas crisis getting more coverage? This is a serious problem for Georgians and instead of getting help, we are getting blamed??? The majority of people here COMMUTE. I hadn’t filled up since last Saturday, I was on LESS than 1/4 of a tank and I had to hunt for gas for two hours Sunday and then I paid 4.39 for Regular!!!! This gas shortgage sickens me. And WHY are the gas stations limiting us to 20 dollars (which is not even 5 gallons at these prices) and making us pay cash? I’ll tell you. It forces more folks to go to several gas stations. Eventually, we go in and buy something from their store. By only accepting cash, they only give you a cash receipt. You have to REQUEST a receipt that reflects how much gas you purchase AFTER you pump.

Make sure you GET YOUR RECEIPT and report any instances of gouging, etc to 404-651-8600.

The folks on the Gov’s Consumer Affairs line are VERY helpful. All you do is call in and they give you a case number and you can fax in your receipt.

I’ve read that there is no gouging on several message boards, but according to the Gov’s office, a state of emergency has been declared since 9.12.08, so we can make complaints regarding price gouging. you may only get a few bucks back, but the gas station can be fined!!!!

Let’s fight back!!!!!

Oh yeah, don’t get gas unless you really need it (which I know MOST of us are already doing) and try to be courteous at the pumps.

By HIPTOTHEGAME

September 29, 2008 11:37 AM | Link to this

I paid 4.39 for gas Sunday morning. Why isn’t this gas crisis getting more coverage? This is a serious problem for Georgians and instead of getting help, we are getting blamed??? The majority of people here COMMUTE. I hadn’t filled up since last Saturday, I was on LESS than 1/4 of a tank and I had to hunt for gas for two hours Sunday and then I paid 4.39 for Regular!!!! This gas shortgage sickens me. And WHY are the gas stations limiting us to 20 dollars (which is not even 5 gallons at these prices) and making us pay cash? I’ll tell you. It forces more folks to go to several gas stations. Eventually, we go in and buy something from their store. By only accepting cash, they only give you a cash receipt. You have to REQUEST a receipt that reflects how much gas you purchase AFTER you pump.

Make sure you GET YOUR RECEIPT and report any instances of gouging, etc to 404-651-8600.

The folks on the Gov’s Consumer Affairs line are VERY helpful. All you do is call in and they give you a case number and you can fax in your receipt.

I’ve read that there is no gouging on several message boards, but according to the Gov’s office, a state of emergency has been declared since 9.12.08, so we can make complaints regarding price gouging. you may only get a few bucks back, but the gas station can be fined!!!!

Let’s fight back!!!!!

Oh yeah, don’t get gas unless you really need it (which I know MOST of us are already doing) and try to be courteous at the pumps.

By Steve

September 29, 2008 11:50 AM | Link to this

If you want to live 50 miles from Atlanta and drive here for work, fine, that’s your choice. Keep in mind that you’re more responsible for the gas shortage and higher prices than someone who’s living in a smaller house in the city and keep your griping down is all I ask. But whatever you do, fill up your gas tanks wherever you live. You commonly have stations with 16+ pumps in the burbs, we usually have 4, 8 if we’re lucky, in the city. Don’t get gas here!

By Shelly

September 29, 2008 11:57 AM | Link to this

I think it’s funny - all the complaints about the “gas crisis”. What crisis? Think about it. If everyone decided to go to the grocery store at the same time to stock up on bread, do you think the supply would be depleted? Of course it would. Same thing with the gas - everyone is running in a panic to get gas. Funny this is the only part of the country with this problem. It’s not Sonny’s fault, its your own. You have no one to blame but yourselves.

By JDS

September 29, 2008 10:38 PM | Link to this

Shelly is correct… is crisis the correct word? We the people are causing this problem, how do we explain the highest volumes of gasoline sold per day/week/month EVER in history? People are panicking.

I guess technically it is a crisis as things aren’t normal.

By baadpuddytat

October 1, 2008 2:52 AM | Link to this

Dearest Guvnah—I have an idea for a new game. It’s called “Where’s Sonny?” I’ve enjoyed gas hide ‘n’ seek mightily, but we all want a little variety. So here are the rules of “Where’s Sonny?”. We’ll try to find out out where you are in Europe, and you try to find out where the citizens of North Georgia are as they drive around trying to find gas! That is, if you have time to play. I understand you’re trying to bring businss to Georgia (though many businesses may fail or be severely damaged from this crisis), so you may not have time to play. Actually, we may not, either, seeing as many of us are still trying to figure out how we’ll get to work tomorrow, get to the grocery store, pick up our children and stay on the phone with friends and family to see who has gas. Now that I ponder on it, maybe we should hold “Where’s Sonny” until later. You have fun over there! Don’t do anything we wouldn’t do (if we had the gas to do it!!!!!!).

By tipzocvxs mnkstz

November 13, 2008 7:27 AM | Link to this

pbinam pmlwytko fksprmd xhbyradkn fgvxa xohl dwhfzjo

By tipzocvxs mnkstz

November 13, 2008 7:28 AM | Link to this

pbinam pmlwytko fksprmd xhbyradkn fgvxa xohl dwhfzjo