Pub. 2 2023-2024 Issue 1

Auto retailing is in the midst of a construction boom fueled by favorable cash flow, upgrades after ownership changes and the pent-up demand for facility updates to keep up with customers and serve them efficiently. To review current construction and design trends, we talked with Joe Pella, head of National Commercial Real Estate at Truist,

Ideally, vendors and businesses work together as partners. Having a genuine relationship and being able to problem-solve together is an advantage no matter what. The auto business is not exempt. Dealerships have done well during the last couple of years. But there’s a downside to good times: dealerships sometimes develop bad habits because it becomes

We all know someone who waited until the last minute to get a service they needed: car insurance, that warrantee on their largest appliance, or a list of valuable items they would like insured in their home. And what did they wait for? A car crash, a fridge malfunction, or a flood. Well, we feel

GADA is committed to helping Georgia communities. Like our dealers, we prioritize giving back to local communities across the Peach State. We are proud to work with the following organizations. Georgia GOAL Scholarship Fund GOAL, Georgia’s leading student scholarship organization, provides thousands of K-12 children throughout the Peach State with greater opportunities for access to

Pictured above: 2023 Dealer Day at the Georgia Capitol Congressman Barry Loudermilk (R-11th) with Matt Laughridge (Terry Reid Hyundai) Congressman Austin Scott (R-8th) with GADA Past Chair John Prince (Prince Automotive) GADA Chair Elect Bo Scott (Regal Nissan), Bill Howell (Billy Howell Ford), Congressman Rich McCormick (R-6th), Joseph and Jim Otwell (Andean Chevrolet) Austin Pugmire

Jim Ellis, founder of Jim Ellis Automotive Group, and his son Jimmy Ellis were recently honored posthumously by the Atlanta Business Chronicle as Most Admired CEOs. Andean Chevrolet in Cumming, Georgia, owned by the Otwell family, celebrated an amazing 75 years in business. Congratulations to recent graduates of the NADA Dealer Academy! Drew JonesGerald Jones Honda

Federal immigration officials just made critical changes to modernize the I-9 employment verification process. The new Form I-9 was made available for employers to use beginning August 1, and all employers must use the new form by November 1. Here are best practices for compliance, given the new rules soon in effect. DHS Makes Changes

Here in Georgia, fall is approaching, which means cooler temperatures (finally!) and plans for Halloween. During this season of trick or treating, Georgia dealers are encouraged to review how their dealership handles loaner vehicles, demonstrators and rentals. Otherwise, dealers may receive a visit from a scary government auditor who will demand more than just candy

FMLA entitles eligible employees of covered employers to take unpaid, job‑protected leave for specified family and medical reasons. Many employers are not properly complying with the law. To protect your dealership, you need to make sure proper procedures are being followed. Covered Employers The FMLA only applies to employers in the private sector with 50