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Advocacy Update l Tariff Updates: China and India
Posted In: Legislation,
Date posted Aug 14

China latest: Last night, President Trump extended the status quo with tariffs on China for 90-days while the two countries work to come to a new...

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Join the Fight Against Hunger This September with the Atlanta Community Food Bank For Hunger Action
Posted In: Restaurant Operations,
Date posted Aug 7

This Hunger Action Month, the Atlanta Community Food Bank is calling on GRA member restaurants to help combat food insecurity across Georgia. In...

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Advocacy Update l New Tariffs Announced by Trump Administration
Posted In: Federal Legislation, Legislation,
Date posted Aug 7

The Latest: On Friday, President Trump issued an Executive Order imposing new tariffs on goods from over 67 countries, effective August 7. Goods...

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Beer and Wine To-Go Now Permitted in City of Atlanta
Posted In: Alcohol,
Date posted Aug 6

Beer and Wine To-Go Now Permitted in City of Atlanta A recently passed ordinance from the Atlanta City Council provides a new path for...

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Advocacy Update l Association to USTR: Tariffs Could Harm the Industry
Posted In: Federal Legislation, Legislation,
Date posted Jul 31

The Latest: This week, the National Restaurant Association sent a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer urging the administration...

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Advocacy Update l White House Highlights MAHA Food Industry Commitments
Posted In: Federal Legislation,
Date posted Jul 23

ICYMI: The White House recently shared a chart on social media spotlighting voluntary commitments from the food industry—part of its...

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OBBBA Signed into Law: A Breakdown of Key Tax Changes for Restaurants
Posted In: Legal + Regulatory, Legislation,
Date posted Jul 14

On July 4, President Trump signed into law the far-reaching legislation known as the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). As promised, the tax...

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Cooking Green: How Natural Gas Fuels Sustainable Restaurant Operations
Posted In: Restaurant Operations, Sustainability, Technology & Innovation,
Date posted Jul 9

Cooking Green: How Natural Gas Fuels Sustainable Restaurant OperationsYou might already be using natural gas to help fuel your restaurant, or...

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Advocacy Update l Congress Passes Tax Bill That Lays the Groundwork for Industry Growth
Posted In: Legislation, Tax + Accounting,
Date posted Jul 3

What Happened: The House passed tax legislation that includes policies that will strengthen the restaurant and foodservice industry, enabling...

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Summer is Here, Time to Heat Up Your Bottom Line
Posted In: Technology & Innovation,
Date posted Jun 30

Unlock Passive Revenue for Your Business with ARC Gaming and Technologies! In today’s competitive hospitality and retail landscape, smart...

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Advocacy Update l DHS Rescinds Pause on Immigration Enforcement
Posted In: Immigration,
Date posted Jun 18

The Latest: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) rescinded the pause on immigration enforcement. During an agency-wide call, ICE field...

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Georgia Restaurant Association Unveils New Brand Identity in Partnership with Street Studio Creative
Posted In: GRA News,
Date posted Apr 29

GEORGIA RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION UNVEILS NEW BRAND IDENTITY IN PARTNERSHIP WITH STREET STUDIO CREATIVE Initiative Modernizes...

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