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A huge Thanksgiving feast layed out in a festive display.

Skip Doing Dishes and Give Thanks at These Atlanta Restaurants This Thanksgiving!

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Restaurants near Atlanta Open for Thanksgiving 2024 

The holiday season is upon us, and with it comes the delicious tradition of Thanksgiving dinner. For those looking to skip prep work (and the dreaded cleanup) to enjoy a stress-free feast, Atlanta offers a wide variety of restaurants open on Thanksgiving Day. Whether you crave classic Southern fare or a more adventurous culinary experience, there’s a perfect spot waiting to welcome you near Atlanta this Thanksgiving. Join us for a tour of our picks of the best restaurants near Atlanta open for Thanksgiving 2024!

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A wild Yeti screaming at the moon.

Gear Up for Adventure: Shop Yeti with Akins Ford at Our Wild Willies Shop!

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Where to order Yeti Items Online 

Looking for the ultimate outdoor gear to fuel your next adventure? Look no further than Wild Willies Custom Accessories, conveniently located near Akins Ford in Winder, GA! We’re thrilled to offer a wide selection of Yeti coolers, drink-ware, and accessories – perfect for keeping your drinks cold and your spirits high on any journey. 

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Things To Take Care of Before Going For an Off-Road Trip

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What are the Things You Should Take Care of For an Off-Road Trip?

Off-roading is a spectacular break time! An escape from the buzzing environment, a properly prepared trip would make you love your life a bit more. At Akins Ford in Winder, GA, we will tell you some tips you can follow for a splendid off-road trip to have a good time. Knowing everything you should take care of before starting to travel is better. Read on to learn more.

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2022 Jeep Gladiator on a Rocky Terrain

What is the Ford Riders Republic™?

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Ford Riders Republic™ Ubisoft game 

What is Ford Riders Republic™? Ford is allowing adrenaline addicts to play indoors for the first time in order to benefit the outdoors by giving back where you ride. Read this blog from Akins Ford to learn more about Ford and Ubisoft’s relationship. We will tell you all about the Ford Riders Republic™ Ubisoft game. After that, come see our new Ford inventory in Winder, Georgia! 

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What are the top 3 parks to visit in Winder, GA?

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Top 3 parks in Winder, GA

Winder is a city in the U.S. state of Georgia, located in Barrow County. It is part of the Atlanta metropolitan region and is located east of Atlanta. At the time of the 2010 census, the population was 14,099 people. The city is the county seat of Barrow County. Continue reading this article if you are planning a trip to Winder or perhaps want to spend a relaxing evening in the city. In this blog by Akins Ford, we will tell you the top 3 parks to visit in Winder, GA. Don’t forget to check out our CPO inventory after reading this piece! 

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What are some fun things to do in Winder, GA?

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Three fun things to do in Winder, GA

If you are from in or around the Atlanta area and have been wondering what some fun things are that you could on your Sunday outing, we have just the right answer for you. Today we will list out three fun things to do in Winder, GA. These are a mix of both outdoor and indoor activities, so we are hoping there is something for everyone. Continue reading this blog by Akins Ford to know more!

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Where Can You Stream the Ford v Ferrari Movie?

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Where to Watch the Ford v Ferrari Movie Online

Inspired by true events, Ford v Ferrari tells the inspiring tale of Caroll Shelby and Ken Miles who built the legendary Ford GT40 race car that helped Ford Motor Company beat Ferrari in the famous Le Mans race in 1966. Will you find it on Netflix? Hulu? HBO? Disney+? Here’s everything you need to know about where you can (and can’t) stream Ford v Ferrari online.

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Ford Heritage: Who Made the First Pickup Truck?

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Henry Ford and America’s First Pickup Truck

The USA has had its fair share of major achievements in motor vehicles, but few feel soaked in Red, White, and Blue as the creation of the American pickup truck. But if you’re interested in finding where it all started, we must dial it back a century. It was a time when President Calvin Coolidge was hunkered down in the White House, the Grand Ole Opry was celebrating its first year on the air, and sculptor Gutzon Borglum was planning up a “Shrine of Democracy” that would later be known as Mount Rushmore. That’s right, the market’s first pickup truck can be traced back to the Ford Model T Runabout made by Henry Ford in 1925.

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Ford Police Interceptor Utility Claims Fastest American Police Car

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What is the Fastest Police Car in America?  

Backed by nearly 70 years of expertise working alongside law enforcement, the Ford Police Interceptor Utility is the fastest, most aggressive police car on U.S. streets. We absolutely don’t encourage leading law enforcement on a high-speed chase. (Regardless of what’s under your hood, it will end badly.) But if you’re curious about what it will take to lose the boys in blue, this is the automobile you need to beat. So, just how fast is the Ford Police Interceptor Utility? That’s the question we’re looking to answer.

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