Georgia Collision Industry Association

09/02/2026

Collision repair is getting more complex. Trust in the repair process matters more than ever.

Join GCIA on December 3 for our final Quarterly Meeting of 2026 featuring Michael Giarrizzo, President of DCR Systems LLC.

Michael will introduce Collision Clarity and discuss how better transparency and documentation can help bring greater confidence to today’s repair process—from the shop floor to vehicle owners, insurers and manufacturers.

🔹 Collision repair documentation
🔹 Connecting repair & ADAS calibration
🔹 Transparency and accountability
🔹 Building trust across the collision repair ecosystem

🍽️ Dinner & networking begins at 6 PM
🎤 Featured presentation begins at 7:30 PM

GCIA Members attend FREE | Non-members $25

📍 American Legion Post 201 — Alpharetta, GA

👉 Register now at gcia.org

Come for dinner. Come for the information. And come connect with the people working to move Georgia’s collision industry forward.

Educate. Connect. Advocate.

09/01/2026

September Sponsor Spotlight: C&D Auto Paint

GCIA is proud to recognize C&D Auto Paint as our September Sponsor Spotlight and thank them for their continued support as a 2026 Level 1 Sponsor.

Strong supplier partnerships help strengthen Georgia's collision repair industry. Companies like C&D Auto Paint play an important role by supporting the professionals who repair today's increasingly complex vehicles and by investing in the future of our industry.

Because of sponsors like C&D Auto Paint, GCIA can continue advocating for collision repair professionals, providing valuable educational opportunities, and promoting the highest standards of safe, proper vehicle repairs throughout Georgia.

We encourage our members to learn more about C&D Auto Paint and the products and services they offer by visiting:

https://cdautopaint.com/

Thank you, C&D Auto Paint, for your partnership, your commitment, and your continued investment in Georgia's collision repair community.

Interested in supporting the collision repair industry through GCIA sponsorship? We'd love to hear from you. Send us a message or visit www.gcia.org to learn more about becoming a sponsor.

08/31/2026

08/27/2026

🚗 **GEORGIA DRIVERS ARE PAYING MORE. WHAT ARE THEY RECEIVING IN RETURN?**

A new 2026 insurance analysis estimates that Georgia drivers pay an average of **$3,109 per year for full-coverage automobile insurance**.

That makes Georgia the **fifth-most-expensive auto-insurance market** in the country in that analysis—nearly **$900 above the national average of $2,237**.

When policymakers discuss insurance affordability, the conversation must go beyond the cost of repairing today’s vehicles.

Modern collision repair may require:

• Advanced diagnostic scanning
• ADAS and safety-system calibrations
• Manufacturer-required repair procedures
• Specialized tools and equipment
• Highly trained technicians
• Complex electronic components
• Detailed repair planning and documentation

Those requirements are not extravagances. They are part of restoring a modern vehicle safely and completely.

Georgia consumers are already paying some of the country’s highest insurance premiums.

The real question is:

**Are those premiums producing claims practices that support safe, complete and manufacturer-compliant repairs?**

Collision repairers, consumers and safety professionals must have a seat at the table whenever Georgia’s insurance affordability policies are discussed.

Source: [Insurify’s 2026 Auto Insurance Report] https://insurify.com/car-insurance/report/

Car insurance rates are on track to rise across half of the U.S. in 2026. Find out if your state will face higher premiums.

08/27/2026

BASF Sponsor Spotlight

Innovation, precision, and quality are essential in today's collision repair industry—and BASF Refinish continues to help shops meet that standard.

GCIA is proud to recognize BASF as a valued 2026 Level 2 Sponsor. Through advanced refinish technology, color expertise, technical training, and ongoing support for repair professionals, BASF helps collision repair facilities deliver safe, high-quality repairs every day.

Partnerships with industry leaders like BASF strengthen Georgia's collision repair community by supporting education, professional development, and the advocacy efforts that benefit repairers across our state.

We appreciate BASF's continued investment in GCIA and their commitment to advancing the collision repair industry.

Learn more about BASF Refinish at https://www.basfrefinish.com.

Interested in supporting the Georgia Collision Industry Association? Message GCIA or visit www.gcia.org to learn more about 2026 sponsorship opportunities.

08/26/2026

🐾 Happy National Dog Day from the Georgia Collision Industry Association! 🐾

Every shop has its own personality...

For some, it's the team.
For others, it's the four-legged coworker who greets customers, supervises repairs, keeps morale high, and never turns down a treat.

Today we're celebrating the shop dogs and family pets that make long days a little brighter.

Share a photo of your shop pup in the comments and tell us their name. We'd love to see the dogs that are part of Georgia's collision repair family!

Thank you to everyone who works hard every day to keep motorists safe—and to the loyal companions who are there every step of the way.

Happy National Dog Day!

GCIA – Supporting Georgia's Collision Repair Industry
Join us: www.gcia.org

08/26/2026

🔦 GCIA Sponsor Spotlight: Painter Supply (PSE Group)

The Georgia Collision Industry Association is proud to recognize Painter Supply (PSE Group) as a valued 2026 Level 2 Sponsor.

Success in the collision repair industry depends on strong partnerships, and Painter Supply has built a reputation for providing the products, equipment, training, and support that help repair facilities deliver quality results every day.

GCIA is grateful for companies like Painter Supply that invest in the future of Georgia's collision repair industry. Their partnership helps support education, advocacy, networking, and the resources our members rely on to stay informed and connected.

Thank you, Painter Supply, for your continued support of GCIA and the collision repair professionals across Georgia.

🌐 Learn more about Painter Supply and the solutions they offer:
https://psegroup.com/home-pse-legacy