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Philip J. Hickey, Jr. to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at the GRACE Awards
Posted In: GRA News,
Date posted Oct 7

Philip J. Hickey, Jr. to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at the GRACE Awards ATLANTA (Oct. 7, 2025) – The Georgia Restaurant...

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Is Your Boiler Making Strange Noises? Here’s What It Could Mean for Your Restaurant
Posted In: Equipment,
Date posted Oct 2

In the restaurant business, a reliable boiler is more than a convenience—it’s essential for keeping your kitchen, dining areas, and...

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IRS Opens Comment Period on “No Tax on Tips” Guidance
Posted In: Legislation,
Date posted Oct 2

The IRS has issued new guidance to carry out the No Tax on Tips provisions that were included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, passed earlier...

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Dash Forward 2025: Delivering The Future of Local Commerce
Posted In: Delivery, Restaurant Operations, Technology & Innovation,
Date posted Oct 1

DoorDash is excited to unveil Dot, the first commercial autonomous robot specifically designed for local delivery. Autonomous delivery can help...

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Immigration Enforcement: What Restaurants Need to Know
Posted In: Immigration, Restaurant Operations,
Date posted Sep 26

Immigration Enforcement: What Restaurants Need to Know Immigration enforcement is on the rise, and restaurant operators and staff should be...

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Price Increase Notice: HealthiestYou + ServSafe
Posted In: GRA Members Only News,
Date posted Sep 25

Price Increase Notice: HealthiestYou + Servsafe Effective October 1, 2025, prices will be adjusted for the following products. 1. HealthiestYou...

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Advocacy Update l Tipped Workers and Voluntary Gratuity Outlined for No Tax on Tips
Posted In: Restaurant Operations, Wage & Hour,
Date posted Sep 24

What’s Happening: The Department of Treasury released guidance that allows certain workers to deduct up to $25,000 in “qualified...

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Advocacy Update l Major Tax Policy Changes
Posted In: Legal + Regulatory, Legislation, Restaurant Operations,
Date posted Sep 9

From Aaron Frazier, Vice President of Public Policy at the National Restaurant Association. What’s happening: Restaurant waitstaff,...

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Advocacy Update l Wage and Hour Division Relaunches PAID Program
Posted In: Wage & Hour,
Date posted Aug 20

The Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID) program has been relaunched by the U.S. Department of Labor. Originally introduced in 2018, it...

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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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