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Friday September 20, 2019
Dill’s Food City Gets National Attention -
Go Dawgs!  
Customers looking to buy Irish Spring soap this week are well, out of luck, if they shop at Dill’s Food City, with locations in Lavonia and Royston. In preparation for Georgia hosting Notre Dame this weekend, owners Tracy and Stan Dilworth posted  to social media earlier this week  explaining that Irish Spring soap was "temporarily out of stock." Instead of the soap, customers found a sign that said, "Go 'Dawgs." The post went viral and Tracy Dilworth said the store has received national media attention including ESPN, USA Today and CBS. “Our customers have enjoyed the attention to their store and their town.” Dill’s Food City is well known for their creative marketing ideas and their love of the Georgia Bulldogs. 
Alcohol- Latest on Curbside and Delivery
Although previous regulations allowed for the sale of beer and wine through the increasingly popular curbside pickup programs , harsh penalties and restrictions prevented companies from offering the option. The Georgia’s Department of Revenue's recent changes are a big win for retailers and customers. Penalties will now mimic purchases made in the store. See details (link to one pager)

With the popularity of delivery programs , legislators are wrestling with the logistics of a potential home delivery model of alcohol sales. Ways and Means Chairman Brett Harrell has formed a working group of interested parties to explore if legislation should be introduced. As a follow up to the second meeting, Chairman Harrell is asking for confidential comments and feedback to be sent to him by October 1 via email at Brett@voteharrell.com . Regulated Industries Chairman Alan Powell And Chairman Harrell will decide whether to move forward after reviewing the information. The GFIA is part of the working group and we will keep you informed on the status.
Help Wanted:
U.S. Senator Position Open
Do you have what it takes to replace U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson?
Governor Kemp will soon appoint a replacement for the Senator, who is stepping down in December due to health issues. To ensure an open and transparent appointment process, Governor Kemp is “encouraging all Georgians who want to serve in the U.S. Senate to submit their name and qualifications.”

Although Senator Isakson’s term is not up until 2022, state law requires the appointee to be on the next statewide ballot, so the newly appointed senator will have to run in 2020 and again in 2022. Confused? Read more
Fall Golf Tournament- October 16th
Hosted by the GFIA Board of Directors, the Fall Golf Classic at Chateau Elan is a member favorite! Proceeds help to fund the legislative efforts of the association. Don’t miss the chance to mingle with industry leaders while supporting the association’s efforts to protect our industry.
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October Sales Tax Changes 
Businesses in Johnson County will see a change in sales tax rates on October 1, 2019. Are you 100% sure you are charging the correct tax for your locations? It never hurts to double check!    Check full state chart here.