About GACS
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.
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.
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.
