Peach County Schools Navigate Rising Fuel Costs with Propane Buses
Wednesday, October 14th, 2026
The recent rise of fuel costs are not holding Peach County Schools back.
Ben Maddox, the director of operations and facilities for Peach County Schools, says getting buses rolling each day is not an option.
“We have to fund the district, transportation is a necessity, trying to get our kids to school on time and safe is a priority,” Maddox said.
The district’s budget always leaves a little room for unexpected costs like these, but Maddox also says ESPLOST funds are helping.
“And so our penny sales taxes is obviously going to our fuel cost and operational cost for the transportation department,” Maddox said.
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