GRA Weekly

November 7, 2024

This week's newsletter is brought to you by GRA Corporate Partner, Taylor English

SECURE YOUR SEAT AT 2024 GRACE AWARDS

Tables are filling up fast! Secure your seat for this year's GRACE Awards and celebrate with us all who make Georgia's culinary scene so great!

Winners will be announced at the gala.

When: Monday, December 9 l 6:00PM - 10:00PM

Where: Georgia Aquarium

GEORGIA ELECTION RECAP

Georgia Election Recap

There were no statewide elections in Georgia this fall, but every state senate and State House of Representatives seat were on the ballot. The drama was muted in the senate, as neither party gained nor lost a seat, maintaining the 33-23 GOP advantage. In the House, votes are still being counted but it appears that Democrats could potentially pick up 2 seats, eating slightly into the Republican majority.

Georgia voters also passed a statewide referendum that increased the tangible personal property tax exemption from $7,500 to $20,000. The increase in the exemption goes into effect January 1, 2025.

The GRA will have further analysis as more results are finalized.

GIVING KITCHEN

Welcome Nancy Oswald, Chair of Giving Kitchen Board of Directors

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Nancy E. Oswald as the new Chair of our Board of Directors. This leadership transition comes as the organization mourns the recent passing of Bill Brewster, whose invaluable leadership and contributions will be deeply missed.

GRA GRASSROOTS SURVEY: HELP US HELP YOU

Your Feedback Shapes the Agenda for Next Session!

We want to hear from the boots on the ground—What are your biggest challenges? How does the current state of the union affect your business?

Your response is a significant factor in creating the agenda for the upcoming Georgia legislative session in January.

Take the survey.

BEN'S FRIENDS

Ben's Friends Monday Meeting

Offering community, hope and a path forward for food and beverage professionals who struggle with addiction and substance abuse—Ben's Friends meets in-person in Atlanta every Monday. Come as you are.

When: Mondays @ 11AM

Where: Pricci Restaurant

Learn more.

MEMBER BENEFIT HIGHLIGHT

BMI

Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) represents the public performance rights in millions of musical works created and owned by hundreds of thousands of songwriters, composers, and music publishers. BMI negotiates music license agreements and distributes the fees it generates as royalties to its affiliated writers and publishers when their songs are performed in public. GRA members save up to 20 percent on annual fees.

Learn more about BMI

WHAT WE'RE READING THIS WEEK:

Remembering Bernie Marcus, Co-Founder of The Home Depot

How to Scale Your Restaurant from 1 to 10 Locations

DoorDash Continues Growth, Partners with Lyft

FEDERAL UPDATE

The FTC is Cracking Down on Misleading Menu Claims

Ten seafood restaurants recently received a warning letter on how “wild-caught, American seafood” may be advertised when the seafood is actually from farm-raised foreign sources.

The letter, sent by an official at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), said the agency will crack down on false claims of locally caught fare and how “eat local” slogans or restaurant décor could be flagged as false implied claims, which could illegally mislead customers.

Read the full overview.

UPCOMING SERVSAFE CLASSES

UPCOMING WEBINARS + EVENTS

Webinar - Leadership Mastery: Lead with Integrity, Purpose, and Vision (for restaurant owners & managers)

RestaurantOwner.com

Wednesday, November 13 | 4:00PM - 6:00PM

GRACE Awards

Georgia Restaurant Association

Monday, December 9 l 6:00PM - 10:00PM

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