United States – September 29, 2026 -- Celebrity barber VicBlends (Victor Fontanez) has launched BetterDays, a men's grooming brand selling two barber-grade hair products priced at $20 each.

Kansas City – September 20, 2026 -- America Haunts, the national trade association for haunted attractions, has named its Top 5 Fan Favorite Haunted Attractions for 2026, spotlighting venues in Texas, Georgia, Missouri, Utah and New York that draw repeat visitors year after year.

Atlanta – September 20, 2026 -- Parents deciding between private and group swim lessons for their kids now have a clearer roadmap, thanks to a new HelloNation article breaking down which format best builds water safety, skill, and confidence.

LAS VEGAS – September 19, 2026 -- WAN AICHEF ULTRA, an AI-powered cooking system, has been named a Professional Category Finalist in the 2026 International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA), presented by the Industrial Designers Society of America.

Mount Airy, GA – September 17, 2026 -- The Lutzie 43 Foundation will hold a Safe Driving Summit at Habersham Central High School on Tuesday, September 22, running from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 2059 St. Hwy 197 S. in Mount Airy, GA. Sponsored by Bulldog Kia, the event targets distracted, impaired and unsafe driving among high school students.

Atlanta – – September 15, 2026 -- OrderlyMeds and Veo Health have launched a partnership that lets weight-loss patients track biological changes happening beneath the scale, not just the number on it.

Atlanta – September 15, 2026 -- Bark Technologies has launched a new Bark Watch built on the Samsung Galaxy Watch8 (40mm LTE) platform, combining Samsung's hardware with Bark's AI-powered safety software for kids.

The device costs $10 a month for 24 months, plus a $15-a-month plan for cellular service and parental controls. Optional device protection covering accidental damage, loss, or theft is available for an additional $4 a month.

Atlanta – September 14, 2026 -- ILA, a clean energy bar brand, has officially launched with two flavors: ILA Chocolate and ILA Peanut, following six years of formulation work by two practicing herbalists.

Each bar delivers 9 grams of plant-based protein from pea and hemp, alongside what the brand calls Adaptive Energy+TM, a blend of Reishi and Ashwagandha, adaptogenic herbs traditionally used to support the body's response to everyday stress.

New York – September 13, 2026 -- Loews Hotels & Co has rolled out Active Stays by Loews Hotels, a new fitness and wellness program available at its properties nationwide starting September 9. The initiative, developed with fitness trainer Makena Rae, gives guests flexible ways to move during a stay, from ten-minute in-room routines to full-morning walking tours.

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.