Georgia Food Industry Association

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  • About
    • Vision, Mission, Values
    • Board of Directors
    • Foundation Trustees
    • GFIA Staff
    • Contact Us
  • Advocacy
    • Georgia's Elected Officials
    • Legislative Advocacy >
      • Bill Tracker
      • Find Your Legislators
      • How a Bill Becomes a Law
      • Role of a Lobbyist
      • Attend a Legislative Event
    • Regulatory Advocacy
    • Political Action >
      • PAC Fund
      • Grassroots
    • Federal Advocacy
  • Events
    • GFIA Sponsorship Opportunities
    • Legislative Reception
    • Spring Golf >
      • Sponsorship Info
    • Convention >
      • Registration
      • Resort Info - Sawgrass
      • Foundation Fundraisers
      • Sponsorship Info
    • Fall Golf >
      • Sponsorship Info
    • Retailer Education Seminars >
      • Sponsorship
      • Hotels
    • Volunteer Team
    • Photo Gallery
  • Foundation
    • Board of Trustees >
      • Trustees Listing
      • Trustees Application
    • Scholarships >
      • Apply Scholarships >
        • Foundation Awards
        • Sponsored Awards
        • Piggyback Awards
      • Fund a Scholarship
      • Employer Forms
      • Scholarship FAQ
    • Industry Education >
      • Independent Retailer Seminars
      • Convention Seminars
      • Training Reimbursement Form
    • Foundation Fundraising >
      • Silent Auction
      • Spring Golf Tournament
  • Communications
    • Membership Directory
    • ExpressLine Newsletter
    • Advertise with Us
  • Membership
    • Retailer Benefits
    • Supplier Benefits
    • Food Safety Training
  • Login

Key Issues

                                                    KEY STATE ISSUES:

Legislative representation is GFIA’s primary purpose. Representation on behalf of our members to our elected officials and regulatory agencies is why the association is in existence.

It is no secret that the regulatory and legislative burdens placed on the food industry are many.  Unique from other industries, our interests span across the legislative spectrum.  Regulations and legislation ranging from tobacco and alcohol to tax and labor law greatly affect GFIA member companies.

We watch the issues so that you can concentrate on running your business!

GFIA Legislative Efforts…Uniting, Serving, Protecting


During the 2014-2015 legislative session, we are:

·         Working to get a tax exemption restored for donations to food banks
·         Working to get pre-emption so local governments cannot issue local bans on paper           or plastic
·         Working with a coalition to expand vaccinations for retail pharmacies
·         Working to eliminate costly language requiring retailers to self-report alcohol                       violations
·         Monitoring transportation bill as legislators look for ways to raise over a billion                   dollars
·         Working with the WIC Department to bring reforms to the program
·         Acting as the eyes and ears for Georgia’s food industry!
 

What has GFIA done for you lately?

·         Worked with Regulatory agencies to lift the WIC moratorium
·         Worked with the GA Association of Convenience Stores to lead the effort for Sunday           alcohol sales
·         Led the fight for expanded SNAP distribution days
·         Protected retailers against penalties in harmful EBT legislation
·         Joined coalition in advocating for E-Fairness
·         Worked with legislators on Temporary Assistance for Needy Families reform
·         Fought minimum wage increases
·         Pushed for retailer protection with interchange fees
·         Represented member concerns over tax issues
·         Protected the business community in regards to labor law issues
·         Worked with legislators in protecting retail interests in Criminal Justice Reform
·         Monitored Georgia’s changing alcohol codes on behalf of member companies
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Only Georgia association that solely represents the grocery industry before                           legislators and regulatory agencies
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​5020 Highlands Parkway SE
Suite 200
Smyrna, GA 30082

(770) 438-7744

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