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(Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/06/georgia-house-leaders-nix-redistricting-plans-over-fears-of-energizing-democrats/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T18:16:10.014Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T18:16:10.014Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia Republican leaders nix redistricting plans amid pushback]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/NT7VAUF4BRBYPNDSWUGRO6QFEI.jpg?auth=df4982f7f8fb477f2a9305185b223bd0994411a6d86cea4d837d63f607795ae8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2001</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia Senate President Pro Tem Larry Walker III  (left) and House Speaker Jon Burns hold a news conference at the Capitol in Atlanta on Wednesday. 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The Bulldogs won 2-0. (Vera Nieuwenhuis/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/video/news/2026/06/collins-takes-aim-at-ossoff-in-gop-runoff-victory-speech/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T16:36:03Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T16:36:03Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Collins takes aim at Ossoff in GOP runoff victory speech]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[politics-ajc,ajcvideo]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/https%3A%2F%2Fd1fegwn2wjh0cs.cloudfront.net%2F06-17-2026%2Ft_a1c7ffce206c4a37a1fc053d4879150b_name_20260617_DailyVerticals_CollinsGOP_SenateVictory_V2_00_00_02_13_Still001.jpg?auth=e3d09f945bc4fc4b1b55d26f4d87761da097c532b73d5d825f5ee28d59059904&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1080&amp;height=1920</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/06/georgia-runoff-election-key-races-candidates-and-what-voters-need-to-know/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T16:20:15.185Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T16:20:15.185Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia runoffs: Live updates on election aftermath, redistricting special session]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[politics,government,georgia,primary runoff,live updates]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/ARPJI5ZSRJDZVMTA4KKPMEUCRE.jpg?auth=528945c8a5c5b79e51566f6f5544ce178164719b2011195ce0ec61d51af2641d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4702&amp;height=2645</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The ballots are counted and the lineups are clear. Stay with the AJC as we help you make sense of what happened during Georgia’s primary runoffs and what comes next. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC 2025)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/06/following-runoffs-early-clashes-preview-heated-fall-campaign/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T15:54:46.874Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T15:54:46.874Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Following runoffs, early clashes preview heated fall campaign]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/DGVA5EIZHBA63AXQ4MWC66UTM4.JPG?auth=f2bd97a4df1aa17f127e0cb591e0ef2bfb788fe62a28d28f018da488948eea9e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5702&amp;height=3801</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[GOP gubernatorial nominee Rick Jackson speaks to his supporters at his election night party at the Westin Atlanta Perimeter North on Tuesday. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/06/lawmakers-must-delay-georgias-election-overhaul-during-special-session/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T15:47:43.179Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T15:47:43.179Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Lawmakers must delay Georgia’s election overhaul during special session]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[politics,government,voting,georgia elections,opinion]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/5PAMNASGYRHFPOVI2NPFZIMUOU.jpg?auth=792035b9a5320977603861124be6543a093d9f1688a9649567c2676588284691&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6103&amp;height=4069</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A woman casts her ballot at the Trinity United Methodist Church on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, in Austell. Our elections are too important to take big chances or rush untested solutions, guest columnist Joseph Kirk writes. (Ben Hendren for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/arts-entertainment/2026/06/v-103s-big-tigger-denies-what-he-calls-allegations-and-accusations/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T15:42:02.913Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T15:42:02.913Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[V-103’s Big Tigger denies what he calls ‘allegations and accusations’]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/GSAPU6PWJBGVZMO5LLFWVGR6AY.jpg?auth=bd6ffa938dadc5fd3b35ab953e22980f369579bdf5e6efb3a6ee25d13dfc14d4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3936&amp;height=2624</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Big Tigger attends One MusicFest at Atlanta's Central Park in 2022. (Ronald R. Williams III/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/06/new-black-roller-derby-team-won-the-gold-but-its-bigger-victory-is-inclusion/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T15:10:20.949Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T15:10:20.949Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[New Black roller derby team won the gold, but its bigger victory is inclusion]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[black derby collective,atlanta roller derby,Blaque jac,Blaxel Rose,Queen loseyateefa,WFTDA,Team Black Diaspora,Fuego Latino roller derby,Team Indigenous]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/T672ZN24MJGWLMLBKJBWJXOVQE.jpg?auth=ef2bbd4c502b3e7f655da8ee1cdf50c3405f9267e9ae1b06c837cb683fa78e98&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5701&amp;height=3207</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Black Derby Collective took on the Florida-based Riptide Roller Derby during a playoff bout in Columbia, South Carolina, in May. Black Derby Collective is a new team that was sanctioned in September 2025. The team of all-Black players took gold in regional playoffs and will advance to the global championship in Sweden this fall. (Courtesy of Ethan Trewhitt)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/what-we-learned-from-first-day-of-falcons-mandatory-minicamp/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T15:07:08.99Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T15:07:08.99Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[What we learned from first day of Falcons mandatory minicamp]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/MCB6NEY6JVBWDA2FRG2RTXSVLA.jpg?auth=ee1ae094fc0d9667940553d1433cb4534da0474e1d8ccc47564fe282bf076607&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3549&amp;height=2366</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Atlanta Falcons quarterbacks Michael Penix Jr. (left) and Tua Tagovailoa practice in May. (Mike Stewart/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/06/the-math-wont-work-trading-property-for-sales-taxes-hurts-ga-communities/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T15:03:11.457Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T15:03:11.457Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The math won’t work. Trading property for sales taxes hurts Ga. communities. ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/CAA72JLAABF3PB2JM6QNREMIRA.jpg?auth=a34babe2a6793ff589f2e0872f43f66a3d12d1ab4745ecffeb75de2461ad0552&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2001</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Representatives watch the voting board following a vote on a property tax bill at the House of Representatives on Sine Die, the last day of the legislature, at the Capitol in Atlanta on April 2, 2026. 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Atlanta finishes mandatory minicamp Wednesday and will return for training camp six weeks later. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/things-to-do/2026/06/11-summer-festivals-in-metro-atlanta-to-help-you-beat-the-heat/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T14:51:55.141Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T14:51:55.141Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[11 summer festivals in metro Atlanta to help you beat the heat]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/UP42AIUKIZG3XLK6GVRUR3P4EY.jpg?auth=59cedf35f74ca76f2cb7466fd0b6fdfc70e3421167e051e8a183bd105b661762&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3300&amp;height=2202</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Grant Park Conservancy Summer Shade Festival brings regional musicians, vendors, entertainers and a 5K race to Atlanta’s oldest park. (Courtesy of the Grant Park Conservancy)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/food-and-dining/2026/06/6-atlanta-pop-ups-you-cant-miss-this-week/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T14:50:32.268Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T14:50:32.268Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[6 Atlanta pop-ups you can’t miss this week]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[punk foodie,atlanta popups,atlanta pop-ups,things to do this week,things to do in atlanta,poutine atlanta,where to get poutine in atlanta,pat's poutine,gathered grounds atlanta,gathered grounds pop up,charm omakase atlanta,he cooks atlanta,he cooks pop up,fools errand atlanta,fools errand barrel proof,phew's pies,pizza omakase atlanta,atlanta pizza omakase]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/3QD3KIEELZAZHNENBR373H2NFI.jpg?auth=5c4bb775e6ebbdad6cc47ef2e4e8c69703250e73ab64847a39e08e2edaeb500d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5737&amp;height=4403</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Phew’s Pies’ Matthew Foster. (Courtesy of Maven Visions)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/giants-braves-game-suspended-after-1-12-innings/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T14:14:17.619Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T14:14:17.619Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Tuesday’s suspended Giants-Braves game to resume at 2 p.m. ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/J3RSKOYAAZEQXBBGNMHERJ33XU.jpg?auth=d13c4bbe7c9feb8c82fbb47886f93bdd9f8a0394c085bc810b25baf0aea47c04&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3978&amp;height=2652</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves' Drake Baldwin reacts while running the bases after hitting a solo home run against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in Atlanta. (Erik S. Lesser/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/business/2026/06/atlanta-aims-to-leverage-world-cup-to-bolster-business-ties-with-spain/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T13:41:29.069Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T13:41:29.069Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Atlanta aims to leverage World Cup to bolster business ties with Spain]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/CDU3H7JFEVFPFLD3TVZ66645BA.JPG?auth=19e934d0edcfb5cacaf7ab0408e42495e643df3e793ed8913c2ded610d4939e4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8023&amp;height=5351</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A fan of Spain walks in front of a Spanish mural before the Spain vs. Cabo Verde World Cup match in Atlanta on Monday, June 15, 2026. (Estela Muñoz/AJC)  ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/i-attended-atlantas-first-world-cup-match-im-still-not-over-it/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T13:23:18.907Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T13:23:18.907Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[I attended Atlanta’s first World Cup match. I’m still not over it.]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Cape Verde,Spain,Atlanta,Vozinha,Josimar Dias,Atlanta Stadium,World Cup]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/6ACQ3JAZLRGWJDU6B6JO4HDFIY.JPG?auth=d2df93448b35bc91c8df2d3b24c57ba46da2dfd16ced80746b1e1a0398ac9521&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Cape Verde fans cheer at FIFA Fan Festival in Centennial Olympic Park during the Spain-Cape Verde match at the FIFA World Cup in Atlanta on Monday, June 15, 2026. The match was a 0-0 draw, which was an impressive feat for Cape Verde against tournament favorite Spain. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/06/keisha-lance-bottoms-is-in-for-a-very-different-race-against-rick-jackson/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T13:19:53.552Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T13:19:53.552Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Keisha Lance Bottoms is in for a very different race against Rick Jackson ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/3WAZIQFI7NDINPXXN72LGVM33M.JPG?auth=12f49683f60ee31af447d74c26bdadbdf49e8d3622bf6455bf5712869524bbf9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5176&amp;height=3451</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson greets supporters at his primary elections runoff party Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at the Westin Atlanta Perimeter North in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/whats-next-for-georgia-baseball-after-falling-to-oklahoma-monday-night/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T13:19:05.501Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T13:19:05.501Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[What’s next for Georgia baseball after falling to Oklahoma on Monday night?]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/XYRVVPUJQJASFFCPFSFOE43DOU.JPG?auth=443822aee9ad939035daf6b2fe03aaed596b52426445f68c6438e9a5b2f1a9f8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7008&amp;height=4672</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia baseball's Jack Arcamone and Tre Phelps walking pregame as Georgia faced Texas on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at the College World Series. (Cody Chaffins)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/4-reasons-why-georgia-can-beat-oklahoma-twice-to-make-cws-final/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T13:10:19.369Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T13:10:19.369Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[4 reasons why Georgia can beat Oklahoma twice to make CWS final]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[sports,baseball,college world series,university of georgia,georgia bulldogs,uga,ken sugiura,opinion]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/RCOHPVMPEVGG7BJR3IDEQDKA5I.jpg?auth=bd6a1a9b7c7072d8f72a45f9ed5d4c894113bdec1549ee870505dd4441ac805b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4739&amp;height=3159</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia pitcher Justin Byrd celebrates a 2-0 victory over Texas during their College World Series elimination game on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in Omaha, Neb. (Vera Nieuwenhuis/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/video/news/2026/06/is-marta-safe-what-riders-across-atlanta-say/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T13:09:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T13:09:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Is MARTA safe? What riders across Atlanta say.]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[lifestyle,publicsafety-ajc,crime-news-ajc,marta,ajcvideo]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/https%3A%2F%2Fd1fegwn2wjh0cs.cloudfront.net%2F06-16-2026%2Ft_635119247a9a469d959dcacebda19a58_name_20260610_AskAtlanta_MartaSafety_Citizens_V7_00_00_07_13_Still005.jpg?auth=f282857b15260f36720597f3b682077e9c00ed45552838fabae152feac510d2a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1080&amp;height=1920</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/accessatl/2026/06/make-the-most-of-fathers-day-weekend-in-metro-atlanta-free-markets-festivals-and-more/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T13:01:19.516Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T13:01:19.516Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Make the most of Father’s Day weekend in metro Atlanta: Free markets, festivals and more]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/VHVWRICMCJPJV3ZGJELRRWLEEM.jpg?auth=c7fd8088afa9bfb9459cb0228bde5f14cc61f5e37c3c27aba45d9a86a2715c3e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2175</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Juneteenth Parade and Music Festival takes place in Atlanta on Saturday, June 14, 2025, beginning at The King Center and ending at Piedmont Park. (Jenni Girtman for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/business/2026/06/how-this-atlanta-investor-deployed-nearly-half-a-billion-dollars-in-less-than-two-years/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T12:59:43.288Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T12:59:43.288Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How this Atlanta investor deployed nearly half a billion dollars in less than two years]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/RQPZPUFDSRHLLMN3OBO2XCY2HI.jpg?auth=fbd9dae81e5abb08d156365e036de16a5557b1298c5c4f01c873dc2549f97f4e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=9092&amp;height=5114</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Justin Ernest, founder and managing partner of investment firm Sabertooth Capital. (Courtesy of Sabertooth Capital)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/06/what-to-know-about-georgias-special-session/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T12:59:29.395Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T12:59:29.395Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[What to know about Georgia’s special session]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/F6SGKYND4BHC5DFEKMFDQZ6CYY.JPG?auth=209a917060ce79ec6ac5a1539acdcc2ab04ed32087f4bda2126f0041bc9c12c7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5759&amp;height=3839</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia House of Representatives members stand for the national anthem to start the final day of the legislative session, Sine Die, at the Capitol in April. 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(Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/06/collins-defeats-dooley-for-gop-us-senate-nomination/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T12:45:40.872Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T12:45:40.872Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Collins defeats Dooley for GOP U.S. Senate nomination ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/T5EAEHIW6BH53NRMGAPFPKECNU.jpg?auth=f61eb4358be929744714015d2e557926ca2620dcf737f7b60e8789115255f248&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3133&amp;height=2089</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[U.S. Rep. Mike Collins celebrates with supporters after his speech at his watch party following his victory in the U.S. Senate runoff election at Seven Oaks Manor in Jackson, GA, on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. 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(Miguel Martinez/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/06/rick-jackson-topples-burt-jones-wins-gop-nod-for-governor/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T12:44:55.36Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T12:44:55.36Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Rick Jackson topples Burt Jones, wins GOP nod for governor]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/OAFKS5OXGBAQTIGPYKYO6CIX7Q.JPG?auth=099ff15bbc508aa530b5fbf77bb28d76932cef6b133d63e80a6b67c3370065f9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4609&amp;height=3073</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson, with his wife Melody, greets supporters at his election night party at the Westin Atlanta Perimeter North during the 2026 Georgia primary elections runoff, Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in Atlanta. 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(Natrice Miller/ AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/06/whos-providing-alternative-medicine-in-georgia-and-what-they-can-cant-do/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T11:56:40.468Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T11:56:40.468Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Who’s providing alternative medicine in Georgia, and what they can, can’t do]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/GF3MAJMPD5C35G7I4MUHTRI7FU.png?auth=f91260424a1492293522535dc6313beccd61417c20bfc9cc33120a681d30df87&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2400&amp;height=1400</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[(Photo Illustration: Broly Su / AJC | Source: Getty)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/georgia-scrapes-by-texas-to-keep-season-alive-at-college-world-series/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T11:32:23.126Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T11:32:23.126Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia scrapes by Texas to keep season alive at College World Series]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/DWR6BVHY7VAXJFFY7XTZTUJ52E.jpg?auth=4014290c20b96faed1d62724d2d212da856c942e62474d0e17fab4f8f0541a64&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4498&amp;height=2998</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia pitcher Justin Byrd (5) reacts after an NCAA baseball College World Series elimination game against Texas, Tuesday, June 16, 2026 in Omaha, Neb. 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(Vera Nieuwenhuis/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/06/mike-luckovich-affair-with-a-flag/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T10:44:26.937Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T10:44:26.937Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Mike Luckovich: Affair with a flag]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/everything-wes-johnson-said-following-georgias-elimination-win-over-texas/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T10:35:17.377Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T10:35:17.377Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Everything Wes Johnson said following Georgia’s elimination win over Texas]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/6IUIGFF2URFCNJHGY3XLMSDC7U.jpg?auth=e9c5ee2524ace41d082c01a0526fdfc3c86dd6cd920cd64c340160755c167e77&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4896&amp;height=3264</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Head baseball coach Wes Johnson after Georgia’s game against Columbia at Foley Field in Athens, Ga., on Sunday, March 9, 2025. (Conor Dillon/UGAAA)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/06/am-atl-bear-with-it/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T10:00:08.621Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T10:00:08.621Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[A.M. ATL: Bear with it]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/herstory/2026/06/from-poshmark-to-a-pop-up-jayda-cheaves-embraces-change-and-inclusivity/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T10:00:06.457Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T10:00:06.457Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[From Poshmark to a pop-up, Jayda Cheaves embraces change and inclusivity]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/UEPG2WENHFHKVPHLBGRI3RQL7A.jpg?auth=5deabe3a2e738dafe59b347f9e6fdbb0da7d5dd437014c1267126b0b1d3ae8d7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7052&amp;height=4704</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Self-made entrepreneur and influencer Jayda Cheaves poses in an unreleased outfit during a photoshoot for Waydamin's new clothing line, Friday, May 29, 2026, in Atlanta. 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(Estela Muñoz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/things-to-do/2026/02/atlanta-arts-events-this-week/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T10:00:00.673Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T10:00:00.673Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[12 Atlanta arts events to look forward to this week]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[events,things to do,metro Atlanta,Atlanta,arts,culture,weekend events,dance,theater,visual art,music]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/ZPLS22LP3FG4XDQ352ZP65TSEE.png?auth=74539981dbb104c96852c54b4e9a049676012557d46805d37753952dfb1b36ea&amp;smart=true&amp;width=650&amp;height=430</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Atlanta poet Adán Bean will read some of his works at the High Museum of Art’s Juneteenth Celebration on Friday, June 19. (Courtesy of High Museum of Art)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/06/readers-write-15/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T10:00:01.254Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T10:00:01.254Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Readers write]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/FGVSJ4ANZJET5A3HVZPGR64YQY.jpg?auth=4470c09986d46c39209d75f1657f8e2b101028e4f2b2311051a30b2f61a06bb4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4180&amp;height=2772</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[(Phil Skinner/AJC File)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/06/a-dog-fled-fire-by-swimming-to-an-uninhabited-island-then-the-search-began/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T09:00:07.493Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T09:00:07.493Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[A dog fled fire by swimming to an uninhabited island. Then the search began.]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Tybee Island,Walker the dog,rescue,house fire,Jenny Rutherford,Jon the Kayaker,Team Moonbird]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/LOIZKPMZV5CI3JKDO2YUP23PGE.jpg?auth=a211e003adba8d1aac096bd9764b72992603bf75a26fc47f139821295f6c7a88&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1440&amp;height=1138</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Walker, a 2-year-old hound, photographed on Little Tybee, an uninhabited island on Georgia's coast. The dog swam there after fleeing a fire. 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(Vera Nieuwenhuis/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/falcons-qb-michael-penix-jr-still-not-100-but-right-where-i-need-to-be/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T02:27:22.517Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T02:27:22.517Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. still not 100%, but ‘right where I need to be’]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/Q6R52PDQDBHRFPR4BVQEDK2I7Y.jpg?auth=75df08016a0f360f6848d36f2a21e636243e8ea9514d88821219ea2faeea59ad&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3110&amp;height=2276</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. runs a drill during an OTA workout at Atlanta Falcons Training Facility on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, in Flowery Branch. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/3-star-dl-antwan-mckoy-commits-to-georgia-football/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T02:02:19.318Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T02:02:19.318Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[3-star DL Antwan McKoy commits to Georgia football]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Georgia Football Recruiting,Georgia football,UGA football recruiting,Kirby Smart,Sentell's Intel,Dawgnation recruiting,Antwan McKoy,St. Paul's High School football]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/RNJPLVDH4RHTHNEXTRUZ24OG3I.jpg?auth=b5670ac683d5f8aa6293f53165d25338cfdc4ef69573840189ffb988ff9b681a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5182&amp;height=3953</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Three-star North Carolina DL Antwan McKoy has committed to Georgia over South Carolina. (Courtesy)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/michael-harris-ii-leaves-tuesdays-game/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T01:20:17.749Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T01:20:17.749Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Michael Harris II leaves Tuesday’s game]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/5CYNPXKWMRF5BH4YFIZJBRU2GU.JPG?auth=2e1139ffcb1a0de58f8f9de2e22f8f871b19868abf3ee1f649bfab82190a6a60&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4122&amp;height=2748</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves’ Michael Harris II reacts after hitting a solo home run during the fourth inning in their MLB baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Truist Park, Friday, May 15, 2026, in Atlanta. The Braves won 3-2 in the 10th inning. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/06/georgia-primary-runoff-2026-live-results-mapped-by-precinct/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T00:59:38.162Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T00:59:38.162Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia primary runoff 2026: Live results, mapped by precinct]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/FP4XJXHWTJBMVBUSCPJOU27TOE.png?auth=32ac09bff9fa7eb88a40087cda6e5fc8e6c545c0acfcbfc8c308e8d74bae04f2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1476&amp;height=964</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/06/georgia-republicans-reject-2020-election-denier-for-secretary-of-state/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T00:46:10.09Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T00:46:10.09Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia Republicans reject 2020 election denier for secretary of state]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/D3KSAJUICBG4THJSQ5JBI2MI7U.JPG?auth=867ba1f293c9bfe26fcf33415b7567f02637f14de754257be3827bdf5bbe5a52&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3300&amp;height=2201</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Rep. Tim Fleming, R-Covington, who is running for secretary of state, appears in the House of Representatives in Atlanta on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/a-national-title-after-a-cws-loss-is-possible-just-ask-wes-johnson/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T23:40:06.51Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T23:40:06.51Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[A national title after a CWS loss is possible. Just ask Wes Johnson.]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/MZVAT6QWXTRROVPSVXU6JU5SVQ.JPG?auth=1972c5d8ae0feddbed0c91ffe07191afd71d0bafb28eb1a233a70cd9e665efc7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3744&amp;height=2496</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[This could be the second time Georgia coach Wes Johnson has brought a team out of the loser's bracket to win the College World Series. He did it with LSU in 2023. (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/drake-baldwin-returns-from-il-hitting-leadoff-vs-giants/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T23:29:53.749Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T23:29:53.749Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Drake Baldwin returns from IL, hitting leadoff vs. Giants]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/3BBEO6D43FA77AYQOQBK34JOW4.JPG?auth=2cdcd5024dc8499d23e65b02e53ba8cb1792781bc24e60ffae8ea75ccd816914&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4710&amp;height=3140</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves’ Drake Baldwin hits a solo home run during a May game against the Boston Red Sox. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/05/latest-results-for-some-top-races-in-tuesdays-primary-runoffs/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T22:54:34.287Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T22:54:34.287Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Latest results for some top races in Tuesday’s primary runoffs]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[georgia election,georgia primary results,live results georgia primary,georgia votes]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/VN6RUZXWDB3LXT4NP7UZQUFSTA.jpg?auth=0c08a8992a0bed0eba23209e8bc1d26e3df5179906b086f7d6a2154698b1cc42&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7387&amp;height=4927</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA["I secured my vote" stickers are seen for residents voting in Georgia. (Miguel Martinez / AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/05/latest-results-for-tuesdays-primary-runoff-races-across-georgia/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T22:51:53.641Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T22:51:53.641Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Latest results for Tuesday’s primary runoff races across Georgia]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/D6U6TVWNXB6ZOKJYSQ7F5WDAJY.jpg?auth=63224c564d7bc6a71279785bc3072649608118aa8e0e1945a034a33747904915&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5445&amp;height=3848</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia voter stickers are ready to be handed out. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/05/atlanta-world-cup-2026-guide-schedule-tickets-watch-parties-and-what-to-know/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T20:23:02.426Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T20:23:02.426Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[ Atlanta World Cup 2026 guide: Schedule, tickets, watch parties and what to know]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/PDWQRFOWNZBEBN5HMLUQJVLQG4.png?auth=a4c74d9a2b383d439c3de48099c5736a8f6999bc68b93dc611e87bd2b6497544&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1120</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[(Illustration: Justin Tran for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/kirby-smart-uga-baseball-shares-a-key-trait-with-his-championship-teams/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T20:10:27.568Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T20:10:27.568Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Kirby Smart: UGA baseball shares a key trait with his championship teams]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/K74VQIWFVZFVZNGOFUJYXSHACM.jpg?auth=dd2004a58db14ffd7eeea4c296b2cc48cfcf5edd3683d00d9197f12dfd293d82&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4010&amp;height=2673</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia football coach Kirby Smart was spotted at the GHSA track and field state championship at UGA Spec Towns Track on Monday, May 11, 2026, in Athens.  (Miguel Martinez/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/06/i-285-south-in-dekalb-shut-down-after-major-crash-during-morning-commute/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T19:23:28.641Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T19:23:28.641Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[I-285 South reopens after wreck, fire involving semi hauling boxes]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[georgia traffic,I-285 traffic,georgia election day traffic,georgia morning commute]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/OINZLO4YLRBQ3MK354PMGOQT3U.png?auth=214bdf061cddbe4cd2023c9c42ded2d74a4bee6a37d0db9b06a745176be50032&amp;smart=true&amp;width=392&amp;height=185</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Tuesday morning crash closed parts of I-285 South in DeKalb County for hours. (Georgia Department of Transportation)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/with-its-season-on-the-line-georgia-needs-its-bullpen-more-than-ever/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T19:21:16.817Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T19:21:16.817Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[With its season on the line, Georgia needs its bullpen more than ever]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/EY2KVLOH3ZBUHAFOD7UNR7DTSQ.jpg?auth=1464d5d69c6dcccac059bb0136884d2e9c19834c03238f7fd1c1c99c0ae92356&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2560&amp;height=1707</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia may turn to Matt Scott — pictured during the Bulldogs' game against Florida in April — to start a College World Series elimination game Tuesday against Texas. (Sofia Yaker/UGAAA)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/its-crazy-atlanta-native-caleb-wilson-readies-for-nba-draft-moment/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T19:06:28.414Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T19:06:28.414Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[‘It’s crazy’: Atlanta native Caleb Wilson readies for NBA draft moment]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[sports,basketball,atlanta hawks,nba draft,caleb wilson]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/TRWSTF5O6LF3XHS5RAJQAZIQK4.JPG?auth=69996ec7179e3c8d74c497d46ded637f4d9d74d6ba9dc334f3c473f4cb407b53&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4669&amp;height=3113</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Forward Caleb Wilson, shown here going up for a dunk against NC Christian forward Xavier Butler (left) and guard Brock Bass-Bonner, was a standout at Holy Innocents Episcopal School before heading to UNC. (Jason Getz/AJC 2025)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/06/police-spending-up-parks-funding-down-in-atlantas-largest-budget-ever/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T17:26:44.946Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T17:26:44.946Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Police spending up, parks funding down in Atlanta’s largest budget ever]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[City of Atlanta,Atlanta,budget,Andre Dickens,Atlanta police,Atlanta fire]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/KSM24QGIU5DPFD2CYWDEQX54LA.JPG?auth=9c445ecb48f7547533009c64290ac4686c59d01b65fc90035d8cf5e8f1bd69e8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4991&amp;height=3327</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Atlanta Police Department officers simulate an arrest during a training demonstration at the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center, Monday, May 11, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/06/federal-judge-recuses-herself-from-georgia-election-case/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T17:06:59.983Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T17:06:59.983Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Federal judge recuses herself from Georgia election case]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[federal court,11th Circuit,Brad Raffensperger,Department of Justice,DOJ,Georgia politics,voter rolls]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/YWFT4IA4I3RANNMUZFS6HFO5D4.jpg?auth=4801b6e99713cdd6c90c0b916a7750d8e2cfe4e37d54a105bbcd7c479aa8b176&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3162&amp;height=2142</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Eleanor Ross is the first Black female jurist in the 11th Circuit's history. The Justice Department sought Ross’ recusal days before a hearing seeking unredacted voter rolls from Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger. (Vino Wong/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/06/what-to-watch-in-georgias-senate-and-governor-runoffs/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T16:52:34.374Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T16:52:34.374Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[What to watch in Georgia’s Senate and governor runoffs]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/WBEVG5JGCNEG3NKNM2XA5DVWQQ.JPG?auth=929671b62e42bf9858eed1c571191a08170f1ff48cfeef8f1d7601bac7f595f3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Voters will select Republican candidates for Georgia governor, Senate and other top races in Tuesday's primary runoffs. (Ben Gray for the AJC/File)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/06/the-right-to-vote-and-fair-representation-is-worth-fighting-for-again/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T16:44:31.145Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T16:44:31.145Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The right to vote and fair representation is worth fighting for — again]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/U3DVFSAPCVAWVJ7XT43ZVWO2RA.jpg?auth=ba362bdf674403781221357ced32fb8559a441353d6e7b472f6e57c9dda2ccdf&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A protestor holds a sign of the late Georgia Congressman John Lewis during a voting rally, Saturday, May 16, 2026, in Montgomery, Ala. (Mike Stewart/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/06/man-illegally-in-us-arrested-for-flying-drone-at-fifa-fan-fest-feds-say/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T16:42:28.157Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T16:42:28.157Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Man illegally in U.S. arrested for flying drone at FIFA Fan Fest, feds say]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[World Cup,Drones]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/VQBY34IMHBGM5FOYBOJZPX2KBU.JPG?auth=28d028594400f6f74abd748e955ffa22c126a59ad65f3036436f63ae554c11a3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Police officers walk through FIFA Fan Festival in Centennial Olympic Park before the Spain and Cape Verde World Cup match Monday, June 15, 2026, in Atlanta. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/falcons-welcome-back-james-pearce-jr-he-understands-whats-expected-of-him/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T16:40:40.737Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T16:40:40.737Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Falcons welcome back James Pearce Jr.: ‘He understands what’s expected of him’]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/X4OTNY7WLZAP7P5XAOJN7T5XNM.jpg?auth=713ddf7b80d1678402281241c69b574028948107a81de000705ed45029f46f30&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2795&amp;height=1863</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Atlanta Falcons linebacker James Pearce Jr. participates on a drill during the first practice of training camp in Flowery Branch. (Miguel Martinez/AJC 2025)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/business/2026/06/dot-drops-investigation-of-delta-for-crowdstrike-outage/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T15:57:38.859Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T15:57:38.859Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[DOT drops investigation of Delta for CrowdStrike outage]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[business,industry,crowdstrike outage,delta air lines]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/FRJWXKWCYMNI533JHKEEIRHJBU.jpg?auth=bb1f1049fc03c07dd0015203cde4924060e0da33aa4afd9e6fb1fac36eafcc14&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Torry Wallace (right) waits with friends and family in Terminal North for a flight to Las Vegas at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on July 19, 2024. A massive outage affected Microsoft users around the globe and Atlanta-based Delta grounded its entire global flight schedule. (John Spink/AJC 2024)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/braves-starter-spencer-strider-shut-down-for-four-weeks/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T15:20:17.063Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T15:20:17.063Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Braves starter Spencer Strider shut down for four weeks]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/P3HXCSAHGJFSRFV63K2QKCONYY.jpg?auth=ac93f6b79f65c612dc05d27530746a1e7fb253cfd3a098575e7d1517433be175&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4932&amp;height=3446</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Braves pitcher Spencer Strider (center) — pictured during pitcher and catcher workouts in February — left his start Friday with right elbow and shoulder discomfort. After being evaluated Monday, Strider will be shut down for a month then reevaluated. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/arts-entertainment/2026/06/shakira-ariana-grande-and-9-more-metro-atlanta-concerts-to-attend-this-summer/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T14:56:19.148Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T14:56:19.148Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Shakira, Ariana Grande and 9 more metro Atlanta concerts to attend this summer]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/L4OL2SKXVVCTDLDBTIINUWGV5M.jpg?auth=d6150ec76fd7ca4b6832b272d1ccd09b300956610094a2960d9e1ca42df10339&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1744&amp;height=1163</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Shakira — pictured rehearsing a day ahead of her free concert on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro in May — will perform June 26 and 28 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. (Bruna Prado/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/food-and-dining/2026/06/a-grand-opening-on-the-beltline-and-more-atlanta-food-events-this-week/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T14:33:25.041Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T14:33:25.041Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[A grand opening on the Beltline and more Atlanta food events this week]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[atlanta food events,things to do in atlanta,atlanta events,atlanta restaurants,things to do on the atlanta beltline,likeminds atlanta,krog district atlanta,beltline events,atlanta beltline events]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/JCVKFUP3PVCVHDOVCFA24QU3BE.jpg?auth=bf38e6ecdfe9ad198d034161509680b1c3d3d797d3a1495a388ea572e0c19e55&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8192&amp;height=5464</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Chattahoochee Food Works will host a weekend-long Juneteenth Makers Market featuring Black-owned businesses. (Brandon McKeown)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/arts-entertainment/2026/06/find-books-hot-wheels-and-local-art-in-vending-machines-around-atlanta/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T14:04:15.573Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T14:04:15.573Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Find books, Hot Wheels and local art in vending machines around Atlanta]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[vending machines,vending machines atlanta,inciardi vending machine,art vending machine,hot wheels,hot wheels vending machine,book vending machine]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/PWRYGASGWVAUZI7TMSWZDOVPWY.JPG?auth=30be5c97462f3c6b557e41bbce4bf384ca532832b3e77cd34bac69d7b5b5f9ed&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5915&amp;height=3943</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Lane, 5, looks into a Hot Wheels vending machine at The Outlet Shoppes in Woodstock on Friday, June 12, 2026. 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(Abbey Cutrer/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/06/georgia-redistricting-push-falters-as-gop-divisions-grow/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T13:56:44.651Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T13:56:44.651Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia redistricting push falters as GOP divisions grow]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[politics,government,politically georgia]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/4TRL3NHSXJBH3JHPIPLLSAOQ6E.jpg?auth=a731cae4f19d83198fd6f146660d197f2d65f9a10fc14ff7f9d323192eecbe76&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4896&amp;height=3475</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia Senate Minority Leader Harold Jones II (center) and Georgia House Minority Leader Carolyn Hugley attend a news conference to announce a new “Southern Strategy” to push back against Republican redistricting efforts on Monday. (Akili-Casundria Ramsess for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/georgias-potent-offense-getting-muted-in-college-world-series/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T13:28:32.103Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T13:28:32.103Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia’s potent offense getting muted in College World Series]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[sports,college,baseball,college world series,georgia bulldogs,university of georgia,uga,opinion,ken sugiura]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/LXAUE2SSUZBXLHHPS42RBRSIUE.JPG?auth=95ebc1a5125286be76e736c9ab8475ac058997e2b1e8b092a6e2d7240ad10993&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5993&amp;height=3935</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia baseball players stand during the national anthem ahead of the College World Series on Monday. If they can’t summon their magic Tuesday against Texas, it may well be the end for the Bulldogs’ superlative season. (Cody Chaffins/DawgNation)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/georgias-late-night-calls-right-on-time-to-land-championship-track-coach/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T13:25:21.794Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T13:25:21.794Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia’s late-night calls right on time to land championship track coach]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[georgia uga georgia football kirby smart]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/G6RRW7SHNVGH3HT4A4MVVRN6M4.jpeg?auth=b4b8b40a7c648d47db24f03655dca80760b1afe6c12b84a64a0b64a4d4ae9e9b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3091&amp;height=2061</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Caryl Smith Gilbert hoists the trophy as Georgia celebrates its second NCAA outdoor track & field championship. (DawgNation)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/food-and-dining/2026/06/atlanta-restaurants-chefs-shut-out-at-2026-james-beard-awards/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T12:35:24.771Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T12:35:24.771Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Atlanta restaurants, chefs shut out at 2026 James Beard Awards]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[atlanta restaurants,best atlanta restaurants,james beard awards,james beard,james beard awards 2026,beard awards,james beard awards atlanta,atlanta restaurants with james beard awards,james beard finalists in atlanta,atlanta james beard finalists,aria atlanta,mujo atlanta,j trent harris atlanta,chef j trent harris,chef trent harris,best chef southeast,outstanding hospitality,killer mike,run the jewels,juice runners,bankhead seafood,chai pani,chai pani restaurant group,mashama bailey,chef mashama bailey,chai pani decatur,chai pani atlanta,botiwalla atlanta]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/INZP5JEYZ5GOZNA7NTLI336X4M.jpeg?auth=247bfeb0b0f5373125dc9ebf828257799b1ada6e860f1d3ab43c8f98f6f82e8d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3294&amp;height=1932</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A packed theater at Chicago's Lyric Opera for the 2026 James Beard Awards. (Henri Hollis/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/georgia-falls-short-to-oklahoma-in-critical-winners-bracket-game/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T12:15:43.889Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T12:15:43.889Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia falls short to Oklahoma in critical winner’s bracket game]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/CXY2A2KIAVENZJO36TXZ43VIE4.JPG?auth=425ad0326c0f562b9d58759e7a5789dc320b5794d4cd2d0b27c9a688ff6760f2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5208&amp;height=3472</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia head coach Wes Johnson watches warm-ups before their game against Binghamton during their NCAA Regional game at Foley Field, Friday, May 30, 2025, in Athens, Ga. 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(Cody Chaffins)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/06/in-a-post-voting-rights-act-world-heres-how-americans-can-find-our-voice/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T10:30:01.57Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T10:30:01.57Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[In a post-Voting Rights Act world, here’s how Americans can find our voice]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/SPD2LHGJQBDJHI3UYSV42VRBTE.jpg?auth=a7eb86c012900a264b506320dd6d87e23ac6488134f121dde93d92927ffba4ee&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5519&amp;height=3679</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Mandy Cook (left) and Cheryl Woodard hold signs during a rally against a special session of the Tennessee state legislature to redraw U.S. congressional voting maps Tuesday, May 5, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee. (George Walker IV/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/06/am-atl-electric-boogaloo/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T10:20:51.315Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T10:20:51.315Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[A.M. ATL: Electric Boogaloo]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/06/readers-write-14/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T10:00:00.509Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T10:00:00.509Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Readers write]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/FGVSJ4ANZJET5A3HVZPGR64YQY.jpg?auth=4470c09986d46c39209d75f1657f8e2b101028e4f2b2311051a30b2f61a06bb4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4180&amp;height=2772</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[FEBRUARY 28, 2013-ATLANTA: Public art Provocateur, Randy Osborne works on his "Letter A Day" project in his Inman Park apartment on Thurs. 28th, 2013. 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(Courtesy of Leah Yetter)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/wellness/2026/06/america-at-250-taking-the-scenic-route-through-family-memories/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T09:00:04.139Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T09:00:04.139Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[America at 250: Taking the scenic route through family memories ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/CXHWD2ILYFCYJG7X5NUAQVZT5A.jpg?auth=4bf7bd88cd2ef7a96718afa5264ded881cf4b6bb88cf2581e2e3ed2b63e5adc8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2800&amp;height=2100</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Seven States Flag Court is the garden’s most famous viewing spots, offering a view of seven states on a clear day. 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(Estela Muñoz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/georgia-adds-two-time-conference-player-of-the-year-from-transfer-portal/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T01:58:44.514Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T01:58:44.514Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia adds two-time conference player of the year from transfer portal]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/AGYF45KNI5FZXLWF6GLLXNXNVY.JPG?auth=23ec5821ba515963303c8990be69d5761aa2346f39b722e8ec9652a7b04cc1ed&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia players celebrate the end of the seventh inning during Game 2 of the NCAA Super Regional at Foley Field on Sunday, June 7, 2026, in Athens. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/3-star-dl-marcellus-young-casario-commits-to-georgia-football/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T01:24:03.067Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T01:24:03.067Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[3-star Rabun Gap DL Marcellus Young Casario commits to Georgia football]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Georgia Football Recruiting,Georgia football,UGA football recruiting,Kirby Smart,Sentell's Intel,Dawgnation recruiting,Marcellus Young Casario]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/RKOQ6IH5ZVG6DA5DDSHCY4PZ3Y.jpg?auth=d43768b3dc8926929414884651f1be887eecec98a148c02e867cb0680e618459&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1320&amp;height=773</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[3-star Rabun Gap EDGE Marcellus Young Casario has committed to Georgia football (Courtesy photo)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/injuries-mount-but-braves-have-bought-time-to-figure-out-answers/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-15T23:37:20.377Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>AJC</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T23:37:20.377Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Injuries mount, but Braves have bought time to figure out answers]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/PAEMZEVNFRGP7N7H2TCGCL57XY.JPG?auth=095976e3285844015aac5f20db3d5915bfa151902f40adfa05fc49fdd390e5d5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4900&amp;height=3267</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider delivers during the fifth inning in their MLB baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Truist Park, Friday, May 15, 2026, in Atlanta. The Braves won 3-2 in the 10th inning. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url></urlset>