GEORGIA ASSOCIATION OF CONVENIENCE STORES
  • Membership
    • Membership Application
    • Member Login
    • Member Directory
  • Events
    • GACS Photo Galleries
    • Calendar
    • Spring Golf Tournament
    • Southern Convenience Store & Petroleum Show
    • Annual Convention
    • BOD/Supplier/YP Meetings
    • Fall PAC Fundraiser
    • Legislative In-Store Events
    • Lunch & Learn Events
  • Advocacy
    • State & Federal Links
    • Legislative Reception
  • Member Services
    • Anti Human Trafficking Efforts
    • Careers in Convenience
    • Emergency Preparedness Info
    • Training & Development >
      • Class A/B Operator Training
    • UST Monthly Walk-Through Inspection Digital Forms >
      • UST Monthly Walk-Through Sign Up Form
    • NACS Resources
  • Educational Foundation
    • Ed Foundation Leadership
    • Scholarships & Funding
    • Scholarship Winners
  • Media & Publications
    • GACSTODAY/Spring2025
    • GACS GEMS - Member Stories
    • GACS Today Archives >
      • GACSTODAY/WIN2024
  • About GACS
    • Our Team
    • Contact Us
    • Board of Directors
    • Supplier Committee
    • Young Professionals Group
    • Affiliate Associations
  • Industry News

A Strong Foundation is necessary for Sustainable Success

About GACS

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In 1973, convenience store operators, led by our founder Tom Griffith, Golden Pantry Food Stores united together in to create The Georgia Association of Convenience Stores, Inc. (GACS) with a strong vision and mission.  They developed a clear strategic pathway, lead by good governance and leadership.   Sunday Blue Laws convinced operators and owners across the state to create a much stronger united voice at the State Capitol. Today, advocacy is still the primary function for GACS. GACS staff monitors legislation daily during the Georgia General Assembly (January-April) and reports changes to the membership on a regular basis.  Year round, we monitor all State of Emergency events, and work with regulatory agencies to keep members abreast of changes affecting their bottom line.

​We're proud to be the foremost source for convenience store information in Georgia.


GACS Vision Statement

Collectively, GACS is the respected leader of the Georgia convenience store industry, trusted to proactively and collaboratively advance our businesses in service to the consumer and our communities.

GACS Mission Statement

GACS members advance the success of the convenience store industry through political engagement, knowledge circulation, and relevant services.

GACS Governance

The Georgia Association of Convenience Stores is governed by an elected Board of Directors representing the convenience store industry from throughout the state of Georgia.
As well as a retail board of directors, GACS also has a strong group of suppliers that form the Supplier Committee, who works hard to ensure that all supplier members reap a high return on their membership and events investments.

GACS Strategic Plan

In November 2016, GACS Board of Directors met for a strategic planning session. They also invested in a group of young professionals to meet in January 2017 to provide their input in the plan. The outcomes of this strategic plan include:
  • OUTCOME 1: GACS has a communication strategy and the related technology to keep members apprised of all relevant information.
  • OUTCOME 2: GACS members have standards & brand recognition that differentiate them in the marketplace.
  • OUTCOME 3: GACS addresses legislation and regulation proactively.
Georgia Association of Convenience Stores.  All Rights Reserved.
168 North Johnston Street, Suite 209  |  Dallas, Georgia 30132
Phone: (770) 736-9723 | [email protected] | sitemap
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  • Membership
    • Membership Application
    • Member Login
    • Member Directory
  • Events
    • GACS Photo Galleries
    • Calendar
    • Spring Golf Tournament
    • Southern Convenience Store & Petroleum Show
    • Annual Convention
    • BOD/Supplier/YP Meetings
    • Fall PAC Fundraiser
    • Legislative In-Store Events
    • Lunch & Learn Events
  • Advocacy
    • State & Federal Links
    • Legislative Reception
  • Member Services
    • Anti Human Trafficking Efforts
    • Careers in Convenience
    • Emergency Preparedness Info
    • Training & Development >
      • Class A/B Operator Training
    • UST Monthly Walk-Through Inspection Digital Forms >
      • UST Monthly Walk-Through Sign Up Form
    • NACS Resources
  • Educational Foundation
    • Ed Foundation Leadership
    • Scholarships & Funding
    • Scholarship Winners
  • Media & Publications
    • GACSTODAY/Spring2025
    • GACS GEMS - Member Stories
    • GACS Today Archives >
      • GACSTODAY/WIN2024
  • About GACS
    • Our Team
    • Contact Us
    • Board of Directors
    • Supplier Committee
    • Young Professionals Group
    • Affiliate Associations
  • Industry News