Georgia’s governor pauses state’s gas tax. Is that a wise decision?

That’s Gov. Brian Kemp declaring a “state of emergency” Tuesday for the Peach State and announcing a one-month halt on Georgia’s 31-cent per gallon gas tax.

As gas prices rise, Georgia’s governor has returned to an old plan — a pause on the state’s gas tax. Kemp said last year’s pause saved Georgia drivers a collective $1.7 billion.

Kemp,…