Mattoon – October 30, 2026 -- Starting Nov. 1, Rural King is replacing point-earning in its free Rural King Rewards program with members-only pricing, and 10 Hot Deals will be available at its stores nationwide.

Southeast Hot Deals pilot goes national

The Hot Deals program launched in September at participating stores in Florida, Alabama and Georgia. It gave members steep discounts on 10 everyday essentials, including pet food, livestock feed, household supplies and automotive products. Prices were at least 25% below normal market prices.

Blue Ridge – October 19, 2026 -- Owners of vacation rental cabins in Blue Ridge, Georgia, can expect fees to vary by property size, service level and rental demand, according to a new HelloNation article featuring real estate expert Nathan Fitts of Nathan Fitts & Team.

Winder – October 14, 2026 -- Drivers in Georgia can now reserve a factory-ordered 2027 Ford Bronco through the online order bank at Akins Ford, choosing trim, paint color and off-road packages before production begins.

Buyers configure the Bronco before it is built

The dealership says an online order gives buyers priority placement in the build queue. Customers pick their engine, transmission, door layout and equipment group directly from the factory line.

Atlanta – September 12, 2026 -- Georgia Power is urging its 2.8 million customers to prepare emergency kits and evacuation plans as hurricane season nears its peak this month.

Clayton, N.Y. – September 03, 2026 -- Georgia pro Caleb Hudson has won the 2026 Pro-Guide Batteries Elite Series Rookie of the Year title, finishing the season with 621 points and a $10,000 bonus.

The 24-year-old edged Alabama's Fisher Anaya by just two points, with Pake South of Texas finishing third at 569 points. Hudson took the points lead after the circuit's second stop and held it through the rest of the season, but the race stayed tight until the final day on the St. Lawrence River.