Protecting Georgians from Catalytic Converter Theft

Protecting Georgians from Catalytic Converter Theft

By: Derick Corbett Senior VP Pull-A-Part GRA Board Member As catalytic converter theft has increased in Georgia, so have the efforts of the GRA working to help law enforcement protect Georgians from criminals. Catalytic Converter Theft Legislation During the 2022...
Building Relationships with Legislators

Building Relationships with Legislators

Competing priorities. Budget constraints. Lack of understanding of an industry. These are all barriers that legislators face when dealing with the issues on their desks. When it comes to positively influencing policy, it helps if you are intentional to connect with...
Is Paying with Checks Costing Your Business?

Is Paying with Checks Costing Your Business?

By: Brian HudsonGovernment Relations Strategist for the GRAThe Hudson Group In 2012, the Georgia House and Senate passed a law that banned recyclers from paying cash for regulated metal. Over the years, this ban has caused many recyclers headaches with paperwork, high...
GRA Fall Conference in Savannah a Success!

GRA Fall Conference in Savannah a Success!

Seeing so many of you at the Georgia Recyclers Association fall conference in Savannah was a pleasure. For those unable to join us – you truly missed a great time. We were fortunate to have a great turnout of members, non-members, sponsors, and other providers of...
Welcome to 2023 – Our Best Year Yet!

Welcome to 2023 – Our Best Year Yet!

Happy New Year This will be the best year yet for the GRA, and we don’t want you to miss a minute. Here are a few things we’ve got planned:GRA Day at the Capitol (date and time TBD). Meet the legislators that influence the recycling industry...