Georgia Collision Industry Association

10/25/2026

**OCTOBER SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT | PPG**

As the seasons change, one thing remains constant in the collision repair industry—the importance of quality, innovation, and strong partnerships.

This October, the Georgia Collision Industry Association is proud to recognize **PPG**, a valued **2026 Level 2 Sponsor**.

With a long-standing history in automotive refinishing, PPG continues to support collision repair professionals through advanced coating technologies, color-matching solutions, and training resources designed to help shops meet the demands of today's repair industry.

At GCIA, we know that a stronger collision industry is built through partnerships with companies that understand the challenges repairers face and invest in their success.

**Thank you, PPG, for your continued support of GCIA and Georgia's collision repair community!**

To learn more about PPG's automotive refinish products and solutions, visit their website by searching **PPG Automotive Refinish**.

10/24/2026

🔦 **OCTOBER SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT | PAINTER SUPPLY (PSE GROUP)**

Great finishes start with great products — and strong businesses are built on great partnerships!

This October, GCIA is proud to recognize **Painter Supply (PSE Group)** as a valued **2026 Level 2 Sponsor!**

From automotive refinishing products and equipment to technical support and shop solutions, Painter Supply helps collision repair professionals meet the demands of today's ever-changing industry.

At GCIA, we know that a stronger collision repair industry takes more than skilled technicians. It takes suppliers, partners, and businesses willing to invest in the people and shops that keep our industry moving forward.

👏 **Thank you, Painter Supply, for supporting GCIA and Georgia's collision repair professionals!**

🔎 Want to learn more? Search **Painter Supply / PSE Group** to explore their products and services.

10/23/2026

🚗 **GCIA OCTOBER SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT** 🚗

🌟 **Proudly Recognizing Our Level 2 Sponsor — Day’s Chevrolet !**

Excellence isn't achieved overnight. It's built through years of dedication, customer service, and a commitment to doing things right.

This month, GCIA is proud to spotlight **Day’s Chevrolet**, a valued Level 2 Corporate Sponsor and a longtime name in Georgia's automotive industry.

🏆 **19 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE!**

Congratulations to the Day’s Chevrolet team on earning the **GM Mark of Excellence Award for Sales Volume and Customer Satisfaction for 19 consecutive years!**

That's an accomplishment worth celebrating!

At GCIA, we recognize that strong industry partnerships help us move forward. Sponsors like Day’s Chevrolet make it possible for our association to continue advocating, educating, and connecting Georgia's collision repair professionals.

👏 **Thank you, Day’s Chevrolet, for your continued investment in GCIA and the Georgia collision repair industry!**

📍 Day’s Chevrolet — Acworth, Georgia
📞 770-974-4242

**Supporting Those Who Support Our Industry!**

10/23/2026

🚘 **THE FUTURE OF COLLISION REPAIR IS ABOUT MORE THAN FIXING VEHICLES.**

It's about building trust, documenting repairs, and demonstrating that the job was done right.

As vehicle technology advances, collision repairers face increasing expectations for accuracy, transparency, and accountability.

**How prepared is your shop?**

Join GCIA on **Thursday, December 3**, as we welcome **Michael Giarrizzo, President of DCR Systems LLC**, for an important discussion on:

**COLLISION CLARITY: Transparency. Precision. Trust.**

Michael will introduce Collision Clarity and explore how better repair documentation and greater transparency can strengthen confidence throughout the collision repair process.

**This is a conversation worth being part of.**

📅 Thursday, 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**

Registration is available through GCIA's website.

Whether you're a shop owner, estimator, technician, or industry partner, we encourage you to join us.

**Stronger Together. A Stronger Industry.**

10/22/2026

10/22/2026

**October Sponsor Spotlight | Sherwin-Williams**

**Quality Finishes. Strong Partnerships. A Stronger Industry.**

GCIA is proud to recognize **Sherwin-Williams**, a valued **2026 Level 2 Sponsor** of the Georgia Collision Industry Association.

In today's collision repair industry, staying competitive means more than delivering a great finish. It requires reliable products, technical knowledge, efficient processes, and partnerships that help shops adapt to an ever-changing industry.

Sherwin-Williams supports collision repair professionals with advanced automotive refinish solutions, training, and technical resources designed to help shops improve productivity while maintaining quality.

At GCIA, we believe strong industry partnerships make a difference. Through the support of sponsors like Sherwin-Williams, we continue working to advance education, advocacy, and collaboration for collision repair businesses throughout Georgia.

**Thank you, Sherwin-Williams, for investing in the future of Georgia's collision repair industry!**

Learn more about Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes!

Interested in supporting GCIA? Message us or visit **** to learn more about sponsorship opportunities.

10/21/2026

**YOUR ESTIMATE SAYS ONE THING. YOUR PAINT BILL SAYS ANOTHER.**

Who's keeping track of the difference?

Every collision repair shop purchases paint, clearcoat, reducers, hardeners, masking materials, and countless other supplies to get vehicles back on the road.

But here's the million-dollar question:

**Are you getting paid for what you're actually using?**

And if you're not, how would you even know?

There are tools available to track paint and material usage, document costs, and help support reimbursement requests.

But are they worth the investment? Are shops seeing a return? And what happens when the insurer doesn't agree?

**These are the conversations we need to have.**

Join us for the next **GCIA AFTER HOURS**:

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

The real cost of paint and materials — and how available tools can help shops track costs, document usage, and pursue reimbursement.

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

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

No lectures. No sales pitches. Just collision repair professionals sharing experiences, asking questions, and talking about what works.

**Your shop's profitability is worth an hour of conversation.**

Register today!

10/21/2026

🚗 GCIA CUSTOMER CORNER: Your Car May Know You’ve Been in an Accident Before You Make the First Call

Today’s vehicles are more connected than ever—and that connection doesn’t necessarily stop when a crash occurs.

Many newer vehicles have built-in connected services that can detect a collision and generate information about the event. Depending on the vehicle, services you use, and your settings, certain information may be transmitted to manufacturers or connected-service providers and, in some circumstances, may become part of the claims process.

That could include information such as the time and location of an event, crash detection information, or other vehicle data.

So what should vehicle owners do?

📱 Know which connected services are active on your vehicle.
⚙️ Review your vehicle and app privacy settings.
📄 Understand the permissions and terms associated with connected services.
❓ Ask questions about how your vehicle's information may be collected, shared and used.

Not every vehicle, manufacturer, service provider or insurance company handles data the same way. That's exactly why consumers should know what they've agreed to.

Be informed. It’s your vehicle—and your information.

GCIA is committed to helping Georgia consumers understand not only collision repair, but the changing technology surrounding today's vehicles.

Safer Repairs | Stronger Communities | A Brighter Tomorrow

10/20/2026

October Sponsor Spotlight | Decisely

Fall is a season of change. Building a strong team is what helps your business weather every season.

As the year winds down and collision repair shops begin planning for the year ahead, it's a good time to think about one of your most valuable assets—your employees.

Retaining skilled technicians and dependable team members is essential to maintaining productivity, customer satisfaction, and long-term business success.

This October, the Georgia Collision Industry Association (GCIA) is proud to recognize Decisely, a valued 2026 GCIA Sponsor.

Decisely helps businesses explore employee benefit solutions that support workforce retention while keeping employer costs in mind. Through resources such as the SCRS Benefits Center, collision repair businesses can explore healthcare options that meet the needs of their employees and their operations.

Seasons change. A commitment to your people should remain steady.

Learn more about Decisely and how they can help your business prepare for the future:

Thank you, Decisely, for your continued partnership and support of Georgia's collision repair industry.

Interested in becoming a GCIA sponsor? Message us or visit to learn more about sponsorship opportunities.

10/19/2026

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Email from Georgia Collision Industry Association A Year of Progress From the President's Desk Friends and colleagues, As we approach the end of 2026, I am proud of what we have accomplished together