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American Express -- American Express services are available in Alpharetta, Atlanta, LaGrange, Peachtree City, Richmond Hill, Rome, Roswell, and Savannah.

Emergencies -- Dial tel. 911 for police, an ambulance, paramedics, or the fire department.

Liquor Laws -- If you're 21 or over, you can buy alcoholic beverages in package stores between 8am and midnight (except on Sun, election days, Thanksgiving, and Christmas).

Newspapers & Magazines -- The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is the state's leading daily newspaper.

Taxes -- Georgia has a 7% sales tax, and an accommodations tax (room or occupancy tax) is often tacked onto your hotel bill. Counties also have the option of adding an extra .5% to 3% use tax.

Time Zone -- Georgia is in the Eastern Standard Time zone and goes on daylight saving time in summer.


Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.


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