Georgia Collision Industry Association

10/17/2026

🚨 **MARK YOUR CALENDAR — GCIA DECEMBER QUARTERLY MEETING!**

**As vehicles become more complex, how do we build greater trust in the collision repair process?**

Join us on **Thursday, December 3, 2026**, as GCIA welcomes **Michael Giarrizzo, President of DCR Systems LLC**, for a presentation on **Collision Clarity: Transparency. Precision. Trust.**

From advanced vehicle technology and ADAS calibration to repair documentation and accountability, Michael will share how Collision Clarity is designed to bring greater visibility and confidence to the repair process.

💡 **Why attend?** Because the future of collision repair isn't just about performing the repair correctly—it's also about documenting it and communicating it clearly.

📅 **December 3, 2026**
📍 American Legion Post 201 — Alpharetta, GA
🍽️ Dinner & Networking: 6:00 PM
🎤 Featured Presentation: 7:30 PM

✅ **FREE for GCIA Members**
✅ **$25 for Non-Members**

👉 **Register today!**

Connect with fellow collision repair professionals, gain valuable industry insight, and be part of the conversations shaping our industry.

**GCIA — Educate. Connect. Advocate.**

10/16/2026

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10/16/2026

💰 **YOU PAID FOR IT… BUT DID YOU GET PAID FOR IT?**

Every ounce of paint. Every mixing cup. Every material used in a repair.

**Your shop paid for it. But are you getting reimbursed for it?**

Paint and material costs continue to climb, and the question isn't just what you're spending — it's whether you're recovering those costs.

Join us for the next **GCIA AFTER HOURS** as we tackle a topic that hits every collision repair shop's bottom line.

We'll be talking about:

🔹 The real cost of paint and materials
🔹 Tracking what your shop actually uses
🔹 Documenting costs to support reimbursement
🔹 Whether material management tools are worth the investment
🔹 What other shops are doing to recover their costs

**No presentations. No sales pitches. Just real conversations with people who understand this industry.**

🎤 Hosted by Micki Woods
📅 Wednesday, November 18, 2026
🕖 7:00 PM EST
💻 Live on Zoom

**OPEN TO EVERYONE IN THE COLLISION INDUSTRY!**

Don't miss the opportunity to hear what other shops are experiencing, ask questions, and share what's working.

👉 **Register today! **

**GCIA AFTER HOURS**
*Real Conversations. Real Challenges. Real Answers.*

10/16/2026

🍂 October Sponsor Spotlight | Hayes Family Dealerships 🍁

Fall is a season of change, but one thing remains constant—our appreciation for the partners who stand behind Georgia's collision repair industry!

This October, GCIA is proud to recognize Hayes Family Dealerships, a valued 2026 Level 1 Sponsor, for their continued commitment to our association and the repair professionals we represent.

Just as strong roots help trees weather changing seasons, strong partnerships help our industry navigate challenges and build a better future.

🍁 Industry Advocacy: Ted Hayes continues to demonstrate his commitment to Georgia's collision repairers through legislative support and industry involvement.

🔧 Supporting Repair Professionals: From operating a collision repair facility to supplying OEM parts to shops throughout Georgia, Hayes Family Dealerships understands what it takes to keep our industry moving.

🤝 Investing in Our Future: Through GCIA sponsorship and support of quarterly meetings, Hayes helps create opportunities for education, collaboration, and meaningful progress.

As we head into the final months of 2026, we extend a heartfelt thank-you to Ted Hayes and the entire Hayes Family Dealerships team.

Seasons change. Strong partnerships endure. 🍂

Learn more about Hayes Family Dealerships:

10/15/2026

**October Sponsor Spotlight | C&D Auto Paint**

**Seasons Change. Strong Partnerships Last.**

As the colors of fall sweep across Georgia, October is a fitting time to recognize the partnerships that help keep our collision repair industry moving forward.

GCIA is proud to spotlight **C&D Auto Paint**, a valued **2026 Level 1 Sponsor** whose continued support helps strengthen our association and the collision repair community we serve.

Just as every great finish begins with the right foundation, a strong industry is built on dependable relationships, shared knowledge, and a commitment to doing things right.

Through partnerships like this, GCIA continues its work in advocacy, education, and bringing Georgia's collision repair professionals together.

**This season of gratitude, we thank C&D Auto Paint** for standing with GCIA and investing in the future of our industry.

Learn more about C&D Auto Paint:
https://cdautopaint.com/

Interested in becoming a GCIA sponsor? Message us or visit www.gcia.org to learn more.

10/14/2026

⛳ 108 GOLFERS. THREE VEHICLES. COUNTLESS REASONS TO CELEBRATE! 🏆

What a day for Georgia's collision repair industry!

The 2026 GCIA Golf Tournament at Eagle Watch Golf Club was our largest yet, bringing together 108 golfers for a day of competition, camaraderie, and making a difference.

But this tournament was about so much more than golf!

🚗 THREE LIVES CHANGED! Through NABC Recycled Rides®, GCIA member shops Larry's Body Shop, Babb's Body Shop, and Ed Voyles Collision Center each refurbished and donated a vehicle, helping provide reliable transportation to families in need.

🏆 CHAMPIONS CELEBRATED! Congratulations to our tournament winners! Thank you to everyone who came out and made the day memorable.

🤝 SPONSORS WHO STEPPED UP! A special thank-you to our Title Sponsor, Ed Voyles Automotive Group, and every business that supported this event. Your generosity helps strengthen our industry and our communities.

💙 THIS IS WHAT GCIA IS ALL ABOUT.

Bringing people together. Building relationships. Supporting our communities. Making our industry stronger.

🎬 Take a look back at an incredible day—and get ready, because we're already looking forward to 2027!

Same Purpose. Bigger Impact.