Georgia Chiropractic Association

02/24/2026

GCA Members in District 2 (Paulding & Cobb Counties): your next District Meeting is just around the corner, and we'd love to see you there!

Join us on Thursday, March 5 from 6:30 - 8:30 PM at Marlow's Tavern. The meeting will be led by Dr. Ray Gaskey, Director-at-Large and Chair of the GCA Sports Subcommittee. Topics of discussion will include sports physicals, goals for the subcommittee, and more. RSVP today by emailing stucker@gachiro.org.

Marlow's Tavern
2960 Shallowford Rd
Marietta, GA 30066

02/23/2026

The Georgia Chiropractic Association is deeply saddened to announce the sudden passing of Dr. Guy F. Riekeman this past weekend.

A passionate chiropractor, visionary leader, and devoted member of the GCA family, Dr. Riekeman dedicated more than five decades to advancing the chiropractic profession and uplifting the lives of countless students, alumni, and colleagues around the world.

A second-generation chiropractor, Dr. Riekeman served as President of Life University from 2004 to 2017. Throughout his longstanding involvement with the Georgia Chiropractic Association, he was a frequent conference presenter, a committed GCA-PAC contributor, and a spokesperson for the Opioid Relief Without Addiction campaign. His contributions to GCA’s membership and mission have left a lasting and meaningful impact.

Read more about Dr. Riekeman's legacy here: https://www.gachiro.org/remembering-dr-guy-f-riekeman/

02/23/2026

GCA is excited to introduce CE21, our new association management software. CE21 is trusted by over 27 state chiropractic associations and will allow GCA to offer a more robust and streamlined online membership experience. Over the coming weeks, we'll be sharing videos to help our members make the most of the new system. In this video, we will walk our members through logging into the new system for the first time and navigating the new member portal.

If you need assistance, GCA staff is always here to help. You can also receive 24/7 assistance from CE21's help line at 877.602.9877.

02/19/2026

GCA has several District Meetings coming up, and we invite you to get involved! District Meetings give members the opportunity to gather in their local community to discuss issues important to them, to hear from incredible subject matter experts, and to connect! RSVP today by emailing Stephani at stucker@gachiro.org.

Our District 2 Meeting will feature a discussion led by Dr. Ray Gaskey, Director-at-Large and Chair of the GCA Sports Subcommittee. Topics of discussion will include sports physicals, goals for the subcommittee, and more. RSVP today!

Our District 10, District 7, and District 1 meetings have been generously sponsored by Gold Star Medical Business Services and Owner/Founder Lisa Maciejewski will be present at all three meetings to chat with attendees! Members, you won't want to miss this great opportunity!

- District 2 Meeting (Paulding & Cobb Counties)
Thursday, March 5
6:30 - 8:30 PM
Marlow's Tavern
2960 Shallowford Rd
Marietta, GA 30066

- District 10 Meeting (Bryan, Bulloch, Candler, Chatham, Effingham, Emanuel, Evans, Jenkins, Liberty, Long, Screven, Tattnall, and Toombs Counties)
Monday, March 9
6:30 - 8:30 PM
Carey Hilliards Restaurant
8410 Waters Ave
Savannah, GA 31406

District 7 Meeting (Banks, Dawson, Forsyth, Franklin, Habersham, Hall, Hart, Lumpkin, Rabun, Stephens, Towns, Union, and White Counties)
Wednesday, March 11
6:30 - 8:30 PM
Watkins Total Healthcare
961 Green Street, NE.
Gainesville, GA 30501

- District 1 Meeting (Fulton County)
Thursday, March 12
6:30 - 8:30 PM
Alpha Omega OBGYN
3265 North Point Parkway #103
Alpharetta, GA 30005

02/18/2026

We know you've been waiting, and we are excited to share that the new GCA Member Plaques are on their way to you! Celebrate your membership and let your patients know that you are a part of the long, upstanding tradition of chiropractic here in Georgia!

Member Plaques are being sent in two rounds over the next several weeks. If you have already paid your membership renewal for 2026, you should be receiving your plaque in the mail soon! If paying your dues is still on your "to-do" list, we encourage you to contact the office today so that we can include your plaque in the next round of shipping! Call 770.723.1100 to renew today!

02/17/2026

DON'T FORGET! Join GCA tomorrow on Zoom for “Navigating Medicare Advantage” with Lisa Maciejewski-West, Owner/Founder of Gold Star Medical Business Services!

Members are invited to take advantage of Lisa's incredible depth of knowledge, listen, learn, and ask questions. You won't want to miss it! Register today (you will receive the link to join the meeting after you register)! https://us02web.zoom.us/.../register/QlbjUrZUTzemrIY9HkI9sg

02/16/2026

Georgia Chiropractic Association is closed in observance of Presidents' Day on Monday, February 16. We look forward to serving you upon our return on Tuesday, February 17.

02/11/2026

Yesterday, GCA members enjoyed an excellent day at the Capitol, facilitated by our outstanding lobbying team, Thrash-Haliburton Government Affairs! We look forward to sharing pictures from our photographer in the next issue of The Georgia Chiropractor!

02/10/2026

Are you signed up for next week's member webinar, “Navigating Medicare Advantage” with Lisa Maciejewski-West, Owner/Founder of Gold Star Medical Business Services? If not, let's get you registered today!!

Members are invited to take advantage of Lisa's incredible depth of knowledge, listen, learn, and ask questions. You won't want to miss it! Register today (you will receive the link to join the meeting after you register)! https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/QlbjUrZUTzemrIY9HkI9sg

Join GCA for our next webinar, Wednesday, February 18 at 12:00 pm as we discuss "Navigating Medicare Advantage" with Lisa Maciejewski-West, Owner/Founder of Gold Star Medical Business Services!

Medicare Advantage Billing and Coding.... is it the same as Medicare B? Yes! Is it different than Medicare B? Yes! And this is where all the confusion comes from!

In this webinar, we will explore the similarities and differences in the rules and regulations regarding Medicare Advantage vs. Medicare Part B coding, billing and compliance, as well as provider enrollment considerations and how provider enrollment types affect billing.

Register today: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/QlbjUrZUTzemrIY9HkI9sg

02/04/2026

IMPORTANT: ROOM LOCATION CHANGE FOR CAPITOL DAY!

Our lobbying team has secured a better room for us *inside* the Capitol building. Please take note of the updated meeting location:

Capitol Building
First Floor - Room 132
206 Washington Street, SW
Atlanta, GA
8:00 am - 9:30 am

RSVP HERE: https://gca.memberclicks.net/2026dayatthecapitol

The meeting will begin at 8:00 am sharp, so please plan accordingly!

We'll be meeting with legislators to build support for Representative Karen Mathiak’s Insurance Transparency Bill to protect Georgia patients and improve access to timely care. We'll also be hearing from our lobbying team, Thrash-Haliburton, about the overall session and what we can do to continue to promote and protect chiropractic at the state level.

Remember to bring a government-issued ID (such as a driver's license) to enter the Capitol building.

GCA recommends attendees plan to park at the Pete Hackney Deck located at the corner of Jesse Hill Jr. Drive and Decatur Street. Parking is $10 for 2 hours. The garage has a maximum height of 8'2".

Meeting Location
Capitol Building
First Floor - Room 132
206 Washington Street, SW
Atlanta, GA

Recommended Parking Deck
Pete Hackney Deck
162 Jesse Hill Jr. Dr.
Atlanta, Georgia

Recommended Parking Deck
Pete Hackney Deck
162 Jesse Hill Jr. Dr.
Atlanta, Georgia

02/03/2026

We Need Your Help! Sign Up to Provide Adjustments at the Capitol!

GCA is staffing complimentary adjustments for Georgia General Assembly legislators, staff, and employees once weekly throughout the 2026 session. To sign up, please select a timeslot using the form linked below. You will be contacted with further information (parking, directions to room at the Capitol, etc.).

Sign up here: https://forms.gle/XHaHapmryqQ2kJqbA

01/30/2026

January Legislative Update from John Haliburton, Thrash-Haliburton Government Affairs

The 2026 Georgia General Assembly had its first day of session on January 12, 2026! They were in for five days last week from January 12 – January 16. Georgia’s Legislature operates on a biennial process, so 2026 is the second year of the process for 2025-2026. All bills that were not signed or vetoed by the Governor in 2025 are “alive” for passage and they begin in 2026 in the last committee from which they came in 2026.

The week of January 12 was very busy at the Capitol with meetings occurring all day, every day, and the Governor giving his State of the State address to both chambers on January 15. The week of January 5 – 9 was also extremely busy with fundraisers occurring January 6 – 9 in Atlanta and throughout the State for legislators and statewide elected officials. Legislators cannot accept contributions once session starts.

January 19 – 23 had no official legislative days because the House and Senate Appropriations Committees had joint budget hearings Tuesday – Friday, but there was a lot of action with informal meetings occurring with legislators the entire week. The Legislature came back for official session on January 26. The last day of session will be April 2! Continue reading: https://www.gachiro.org/january-2026-legislative-update-from-thrash-haliburton/