In the auto industry, the first half of the year has been full of information about tariffs, EVs and CARB waivers. Uncertainty seems to be the norm. Yet, one thing has remained the same — the perseverance and strength of automotive retail industry. Dealers always demonstrate resilience to a rapidly changing world. 

For our part, the GADA staff have been diligently working to provide our members with the services they expect and the information they need. I cannot stress enough how important it is for dealers to stay connected to GADA and to participate as much as possible. We exist to keep the industry and your dealerships thriving. As I write this, we are preparing for our Annual Convention at The Cloister in Sea Island, Georgia. It is a wonderful event that gives dealers the opportunity to network with allied business representatives and with each other. I can happily report that attendance this year is beyond expectations. If you can’t get there this year, give the Convention a try next year. Our 2026 Convention will be held on June 25-28 at the Ponte Vedra Inn & Resort in beautiful Ponte Vedra, Florida.

Membership invoices for 2025-26 fiscal year (July 1-June 30) have been mailed. As a reminder, all participants in the GADA Group Self-Insurance Workers’ Compensation Fund must maintain membership in GADA. Also, be sure to complete and return the Dealership Contact Form included with the invoices so that you can be on top of industry news and alerts! 

When paying this year’s Dues, we humbly ask you to contribute to GADA’s Political Action Committee, CARD, and Dealer Advocacy Fund. Unfortunately, even though 100% of Georgia franchise dealers benefit from the work of GADA, less than 50% of GADA’s members contribute to CARD and DAF. If you have contributed to CARD and DAF in the past, we thank you! If you haven’t contributed to CARD or DAF, it’s time to join your fellow dealers in fighting for this industry. The return on investment can be seen every day when you proudly open the doors of your business.