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(Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/RQJ2OJ4PDBGXLBMO7XDJVPAMNY.jpg?auth=cecb1adb690538f1a165cc151b71b8cf203bc4246d8f9efa6c4cadbeeb3aecf6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5382&amp;height=3588</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Congo players react after a goal against Uzbekistan seals the game at 3-1 during the second half of a FIFA World Cup match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Saturday, June 27, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/KH5BVK6LZBFI5IA7B42K2LZY6A.jpg?auth=94d58caa40feb70aea68936ee80bf7a61dc714acf8f73db104feff7b2a9f5d77&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5207&amp;height=3472</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Congo forward Yoane Wissa (left) and forward Théo Bongonda (center) watch a goal by forward Fiston Mayele get past Uzbekistan goalkeeper Abduvohid Nematov during the second half of a FIFA World Cup match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Saturday, June 27, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/NFZQC3LORBCTXDOIXDNCQEHFVU.jpg?auth=a987bb150368f5a62ec6b8e24f4dc0be54289005dbcbcbddff2f48f049532c32&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5002&amp;height=3335</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Congo forward Yoane Wissa (second from right) reacts after a goal against Uzbekistan seals the game at 3-1 during the second half of a FIFA World Cup match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Saturday, June 27, 2026, in Atlanta. 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(Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/SF5H4623CBH2PPAMY3HEOF422A.jpg?auth=13264bd5401300173dc6f8cb8527fa84f580f7b5dd23ce995b413b7803a25841&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3405&amp;height=2270</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Congo defender Axel Tuanzebe (left) and Uzbekistan midfielder Abbosbek Fayzullaev (right) battle for control during the first half of a FIFA World Cup match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Saturday, June 27, 2026, in Atlanta. 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(Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/ECQFPWH5X5EGXDE3MPEUAPWRKY.jpg?auth=4ebc5738db1b1b3cc60e78650b7439cf80be2d46d0f395f402a4d49b926daefc&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5198&amp;height=3583</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Uzbekistan goalkeeper Abduvohid Nematov (center) makes a stop against Congo during the first half of a FIFA World Cup match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Saturday, June 27, 2026, in Atlanta. 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(Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/F2OA364UWBA4XK3H2C2XKLHIUE.jpg?auth=7736f0108bc31f81c648fd431cb9e563bb442ca63456fd732231e5f3c5a1e4e6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3350&amp;height=2233</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[DR Congo forward Fiston Mayele (19) scores against Uzbekistan goalkeeper Abduvohid Nematov (12) during the second half of a FIFA World Cup match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Saturday, June 27, 2026, in Atlanta. 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(Estela Muñoz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/RPDHACCWKRBFVFYQK5LK4R22FQ.JPG?auth=d969f8a08f73d577f91e3b8bfc84e736c901f5d62c70ca842171f68043763f2a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Families wait for the water pressure to drop in Centennial Park at FIFA Fan Fest before letting their kids play in the water, Saturday, June 27, 2026. (Estela Muñoz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/VSIQ5C4FUVC7HO6E3EU55KUOWM.JPG?auth=584a063faa1af3f7446c41e4fd5bdec71ef68fae4cf815e2bf3cf93857cceaba&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8192&amp;height=5464</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Michael Stepp fans people walking by during FIFA Fan Fest ahead of a World Cup game being held in Atlanta, Saturday, June 27, 2026. 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(Estela Muñoz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/4I55RNOAHNHQ7AB55XZUUEJLHE.JPG?auth=9ecd24b409bd73540358cfd937dceffa9934673f80fce1fcab49c74bfe0ca56b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4372&amp;height=2915</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sarait Ceron reacts during the first half of the Colombia vs Portugal World Cup game at FIFA Fan Fest in Centennial Park in Atlanta, June 27, 2026. (Estela Muñoz/AJC) (Estela Muñoz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/VFESCWCFVNH6HHGSSXDSO6XHZQ.JPG?auth=20d398dc77e3a38697c84db7562fec8979d692a68dccbe710352d21dfdc028bd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4002&amp;height=2668</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A fan reacts during the first half of the Colombia vs Portugal World Cup game at FIFA Fan Fest in Centennial Park in Atlanta, June 27, 2026. (Estela Muñoz/AJC) (Estela Muñoz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/5AZAWE4TPVAGDLD32GBN6YSS4I.JPG?auth=06e63e192ec35bf81b76ad7a12d38c04f76cc489d7191ac30ac09e3cb6b8121f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5207&amp;height=3471</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Colombian fans react during the first half of the Colombia vs Portugal World Cup game at FIFA Fan Fest in Centennial Park in Atlanta, June 27, 2026. (Estela Muñoz/AJC) (Estela Muñoz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/PAUFOZBXRVF57KBHFRWPSA3ZWQ.JPG?auth=839c36d33663085df3c94d14bdad28c4e726be4b773db9080619e37a1ea81685&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4590&amp;height=3060</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Colombia fan Jose Guerrero sings the countries anthem ahead of the Colombia vs Portugal World Cup game at FIFA Fan Fest in Centennial Park in Atlanta, June 27, 2026. 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(Estela Muñoz/AJC) (Estela Muñoz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/3KIPEJTXMJF3TL6ZKEMI4K7O4I.JPG?auth=6bb84f01fd8d785e564b8023e42f38fa9a92b6fb4e472a57d85d7b95404f6928&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Colombian fans start getting up after the first half of the Colombia vs Portugal World Cup game at FIFA Fan Fest in Centennial Park in Atlanta, June 27, 2026. (Estela Muñoz/AJC) (Estela Muñoz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/DP2XL27XHRH5HAKBWEZF3BKKME.JPG?auth=62e3b53e87ff73441b8d4a3dd6fe068996e56ad0c48a8d12bb088ff9333342a4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Colombia fan Janeth Bermubz sings the countries anthem ahead of the Colombia vs Portugal World Cup game at FIFA Fan Fest in Centennial Park in Atlanta, June 27, 2026. (Estela Muñoz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/LUP27IUVKVBR7G26JNLJ4WFW2Q.JPG?auth=ae2a3048cc699c83d688879194148af4c0f7baf935083f0e1aab902f24472b04&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5631&amp;height=3754</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Young kids play at a splash-pad at FIFA Fan Fest in Centennial Park in Atlanta, June 27, 2026. (Estela Muñoz/AJC). ]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/UNOKMHMLBRABBI5AZ6JDEKP4UI.JPG?auth=6a5a37bc268a73db88d611257346ed112c22372e3898583b55798486b1d98f6d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Colombian fans react during the first half of the Colombia vs Portugal World Cup game at FIFA Fan Fest in Centennial Park in Atlanta, June 27, 2026. (Estela Muñoz/AJC) (Estela Muñoz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/J6Z4HVG44NHWBMANUFHXTE4INQ.JPG?auth=151fddd408989e9dec0441091b339df8a5de643f9dc2d83cf18fe031bd4fa238&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Colombian fans react during the first half of the Colombia vs Portugal World Cup game at FIFA Fan Fest in Centennial Park in Atlanta, June 27, 2026. (Estela Muñoz/AJC) (Estela Muñoz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/RJIUII43QFAVTFQWA3F6X7AQC4.JPG?auth=5fb813a0ca3066f96a0ef51f443a780e90723ebdd8c32e4d054ef9eb028ba866&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Congo fans celebrate a third goal against Uzbekistan during the World Cup at FIFA Fan Fest in Centennial Park in Atlanta, Saturday, June 27, 2026. 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(Estela Muñoz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/UXL2BB2QCZDR3M6JQHXEB3W2DU.JPG?auth=c0255396a918712c63ccbed4ed173e783cb2ecbe451d1f0f88287c4836a28763&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Congo fans celebrate a third goal against Uzbekistan during the World Cup at FIFA Fan Fest in Centennial Park in Atlanta, Saturday, June 27, 2026. (Estela Muñoz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/CZZF6ZJXP5FSLPMVPJWZC7FPRM.JPG?auth=c177e22c8af933d76d51844aab58fc2029597c3668666143f52dc19b38574899&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Congo fans celebrate a third goal against Uzbekistan during the World Cup at FIFA Fan Fest in Centennial Park in Atlanta, Saturday, June 27, 2026. (Estela Muñoz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/4UXEUBEHABDPZONNEDT3V2E4AE.JPG?auth=b693751cc1580773b982d9c2dd89deec6ee8c100678eea06ca14019d273e397c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Congo fans celebrate a third goal against Uzbekistan during the World Cup at FIFA Fan Fest in Centennial Park in Atlanta, Saturday, June 27, 2026. (Estela Muñoz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/LAJ2K33ECNEXJKPIKVGZ7XT6YY.JPG?auth=3a534b4b2b4d7470694f21787a19891095d7b466cc4a03e9053d5c3251c6ad18&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4380&amp;height=2920</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Congo fans react to the final whistle against Uzbekistan during the World Cup at FIFA Fan Fest in Centennial Park in Atlanta, Saturday, June 27, 2026. The Congo beat Uzbekistan three to one. (Estela Muñoz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/UZJVF2PZXFEERFLNEBRRHKTJVM.JPG?auth=a635012a8e4275776271bd2fbd9b3d9e386a68cc950c4aba299698329bb022e2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Congo fans react to the final whistle against Uzbekistan during the World Cup at FIFA Fan Fest in Centennial Park in Atlanta, Saturday, June 27, 2026. The Congo beat Uzbekistan three to one. (Estela Muñoz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/5QVCOGBVFFEYDJ2NP6KXGR5B3Q.JPG?auth=a9ff4c287397f4d36b4d1a16bc2e0611920302fd8384148300558f886d783b31&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Congo fans celebrate a third goal against Uzbekistan during the World Cup at FIFA Fan Fest in Centennial Park in Atlanta, Saturday, June 27, 2026. 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Now it’s seeking victims.]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[crime and public safety,law enforcement,atlanta,georgia,fbi investigation]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/W6CDHYM4WJDXRDDU2ZBWE5LSKQ.jpg?auth=9f1d265425901acdd1105574eea17ab01ab77ec0bf2c3e7162bae9e1a38d2238&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The FBI says it is trying to identify potential victims in an investigation into child sexual abuse material involving a freelance photographer who authorities say filmed boys in North Georgia public restrooms. 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(Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/food-and-dining/2026/06/take-a-break-from-the-caprese-and-make-this-chinese-tomato-and-egg-stir-fry/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-28T10:00:03.981Z</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>2026-06-28T10:00:03.981Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Take a break from the caprese and make this Chinese tomato and egg stir-fry]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[tomato recipes,tomato egg stir fry recipe,garden produce,easy dinner recipe,easy summer recipe,takeout recipe,quick dinner recipe,egg recipes]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/6TKD3WLUMRAEDBLDANXIN46D6I.jpg?auth=9579f50a49e7cecb1c9b58b464e05931370554fc47adc3c480a32d8a6375395b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3600&amp;height=2403</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Tomato and Egg Stir-Fry is a delicious way to use garden-fresh tomatoes. (Candy Hom for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/arts-entertainment/2026/06/from-appalachian-coalfields-to-harvard-memoir-charts-extraordinary-journey/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-28T10:00:01.447Z</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>2026-06-28T10:00:01.447Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[From Appalachian coalfields to Harvard, memoir charts extraordinary journey]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/B6FL4MTUPJDM7MBQXRCMVKXPWA.png?auth=823625d982f4028ea75bee99e0c99da76e2f5a71101eee4a59b3f5b69a27398c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2190&amp;height=1200</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA["All That's Unseen" by Emilee Hackney. (Courtesy)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/06/readers-write-24/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-28T10:00:04.135Z</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>2026-06-28T10:00:04.135Z</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 2013)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/food-and-dining/2026/06/how-to-make-simple-ceviche-at-home/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-28T09:00:01.033Z</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>2026-06-28T09:00:01.033Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How to make simple ceviche at home]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[ceviche,national ceviche day,peruvian cuisine,peruvian restaurant,leche de tigre,recipes,ceviche recipe,easy ceviche,easy ceviche recipe,ceviche tips,expert recipe,atlanta restaurants]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/AYOGGH63QFDATMCB5OBCPEYTM4.jpg?auth=05b481e1b32412333c4bd15083527603762ec0a79f7a8dee6a5f368630d639c4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1789&amp;height=1440</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Arnaldo Castillo, chef/owner of Peruvian restaurant Tio Lucho's, has a variety of ceviches on his menu. (Courtesy of @mjtandco)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/arts-entertainment/2026/05/atlanta-festivals-events-and-parties-to-check-out-during-the-fifa-world-cup/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-28T02:06:36.881Z</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>2026-06-28T02:06:36.881Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Atlanta festivals, events and parties to check out during the FIFA World Cup]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[entertainment,atlanta,festivals,fifa world cup]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/HBA3BNVACVFPPNUIX75F64HNP4.jpg?auth=d8dbda2d32d3872a392c24439382a1788f9fc129d2111c39987bbc06d8d4e89f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Pittsburgh Yards will be home to the two-day Atlanta Beltline Fest celebrating soccer, food, culture and community in June. 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(Fernando Llano/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/georgia-earns-commitment-from-utah-outfielder-jet-gilliam/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-27T23:03:54.485Z</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>2026-06-27T23:03:54.485Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia earns commitment from Utah outfielder Jet Gilliam]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/6NCN3RQGYZG3PHD7N3BN6QCDDA.jpg?auth=95fb39130144da958c67c1f6bdb86b10a4998a78a1e15eb7a8bc64d2757626ef&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2758&amp;height=1839</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia Bulldog Kenny Ishikawa goes up to make a catch for an out during the third inning of their 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/hurston-waldrep-makes-season-debut-in-braves-win-over-giants/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-27T19:08:17.357Z</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>2026-06-27T19:08:17.357Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Hurston Waldrep makes season debut in Braves’ win over Giants]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[sports,baseball,mlb,atlanta braves,hurston waldrep]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/SUJPBHJOXVAG5A5O2QDMPVUTYA.jpg?auth=a442e7631dde6efc8011eadf8914a46b94216b40db962ded34f371517543ca20&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6848&amp;height=4565</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Braves pitcher Hurston Waldrep throws against the Giants during the sixth inning on Friday, June 26, 2026, in San Francisco. 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(Jed Jacobsohn/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/falcons-seek-another-jump-from-brandon-dorlus-after-breakout-season/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-27T15:11:32.999Z</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>2026-06-27T15:11:32.999Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Falcons seek another jump from Brandon Dorlus after breakout season]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[sports,football,nfl,atlanta falcons,brandon dorlus]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/IA53K6KSSNCC3KW7J3JTVVWZQ4.jpg?auth=6d0412ce86896f463402e4ebc8f677def0b5565a40f26ac37c1330aab1bc4a40&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4546&amp;height=3202</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Falcons defensive tackle Brandon Dorlus is entering his third NFL season and his first as the engine within Atlanta’s defensive line — but his identity remains unchanged. (Hyosub Shin/AJC 2025)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/matthew-stafford-talks-nfl-future-relationship-with-ty-simpson/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-27T14:10:22.534Z</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>2026-06-27T14:10:22.534Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Matthew Stafford talks NFL future, relationship with Ty Simpson]]></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/B2MSSEJEEVE2PIDG3Q266VA6F4.jpg?auth=5faadae545dffe2611c524efd3c7a55789098e0d8006b5c10f2d3241da334a15&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4023&amp;height=2680</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford and head coach Sean McVay discuss a play during the NFL football team's practice Thursday, May 28, 2026, in Los Angeles. (Jayne Kamin-Oncea/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/06/braves-snap-skid-with-3-1-win-over-giants/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-27T13:58:44.862Z</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>2026-06-27T13:58:44.862Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Braves snap skid with 3-1 win over Giants]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[sports,baseball,mlb,atlanta braves]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/R3XSBWG2ZVCBBLAMJJMX6W3DPI.jpg?auth=8ef1dc9f0d920e98e5cd1211ed0421721a2af421d37010147c85c0ba481d44ae&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6661&amp;height=4441</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Braves catcher Drake Baldwin (left) congratulates Mauricio Dubón after the utility player scored on a single by Ozzie Albies against the Giants on Friday, June 26, 2026, in San Francisco. 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(Courtesy of Botánico Cocina & Social Club)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/education/2026/06/life-university-makes-difficult-but-necessary-cuts-amid-financial-challenges/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-27T13:32:35.054Z</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>2026-06-27T13:32:35.054Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Life University makes ‘difficult but necessary’ cuts amid financial challenges]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/N27NYFG5ZGFKE35KCBUTO6Q3MA.jpg?auth=205b240a344c3d9c77b83a9dea743436607da2c6a47b984b5c02cfe07f3d1f4b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2149</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Life University in Marietta is facing financial difficulties after a probationary period of its chiropractic program led to lower enrollment and less revenue. (Jenni Girtman for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/06/chases-unchecked-how-state-patrol-pursuits-endanger-georgians/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-27T13:09:07.341Z</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>2026-06-27T13:09:07.341Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Chases Unchecked: How state patrol pursuits endanger Georgians]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/OYHYEHDHJJH6HHII6U44NQJDY4.png?auth=99b69a67d0594f468c7524bd5bd0cbfc0f78c6c3a8363bb00794b73e97310b7d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1080</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/06/forever-stained-the-souths-carpet-empire-and-the-chemicals-that-dont-go-away/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-27T13:01:33.441Z</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>2026-06-27T13:01:33.441Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Forever Stained: The South’s carpet empire and the chemicals that don’t go away]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/DQJVFQDZR5AC3FT3G7DW4PIUZI.png?auth=95de4d62f39fdfa237631299140702c67a1a8ed05565e5b9c6f5dd021ba27932&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2400&amp;height=1400</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[(Photo Illustration: Philip Robibero | Source: Hyosub Shin for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/06/kick-it-uzbekistan-vs-dr-congo/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-27T12:59:30.989Z</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>2026-06-27T12:59:30.989Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Kick It: Uzbekistan vs. DR Congo]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/7C7UZVFTKJAUHG6OWCZY6D3HNY.png?auth=dca14daf8f7604001b79cf8f19abe85eee2549c8be2f8b751301554f99d52540&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2401&amp;height=1401</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/06/risky-medicine-how-georgia-became-a-haven-for-unproven-treatments/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-27T12:54:57.857Z</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>2026-06-27T12:54:57.857Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Risky Medicine: How Georgia became a haven for unproven treatments]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/CIWV2TI4URDSFIOALXVGJ4PQKU.png?auth=44eb90156eaff3a6b78713b717af15e9f5be60c3aecf701dba41f66fd928eefe&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2400&amp;height=1400</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[(Photo Illustration: Philip Robibero / AJC | Source: Pexels, Getty)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/06/atlanta-will-be-hot-and-humid-ahead-of-saturdays-world-cup-match/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-27T11:00:06.623Z</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>2026-06-27T11:00:06.623Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Atlanta will be hot and humid ahead of Saturday’s World Cup match]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[sports,weather,atlanta,georgia,fifa world cup,fan fest,things to do]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/H2WOW3OFFJFMLL6ZXVH3BJKPIM.jpg?auth=ab38bc37aeefafab828cb60e6e5ceb5bfc307203c7d8969604a912816bbc9472&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6192&amp;height=4128</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Soccer fans gather to watch the World Cup match between Morocco and Haiti at the FIFA Fan Festival in Centennial Olympic Park on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, in Atlanta. 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Check out these 5 restaurants.]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Food stalker,hot dogs,best hot dog in atlanta,Ole Cuban Kitchen,Just Dogs ATL,Oh K-Dog,Pepper's Hot Dogs,NFA Burger,chili dog]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/ENHYMZBHUZAUHABVFZYJV27NA4.jpg?auth=b8286808f7bec95201b351a6f24a7156886b67d5c640b026ef0fadbd916eeeab&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2048&amp;height=1563</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Southsider, a 1/3-pound Vienna beef hot dog with onions, diced pickles and mustard at NFA Burger. (Henri Hollis /AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/06/brookhaven-raises-tax-rate-by-40-despite-some-residents-opposition/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-27T09:00:02.036Z</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>2026-06-27T09:00:02.036Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Brookhaven raises tax rate by 40% despite some residents’ opposition]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Brookhaven,Property Tax rate,Tax Hike,Brookhaven City Council]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/346RMTLDQZF35IIIMHHCINRRII.jpg?auth=ad0204839f60df3b1177c92494e9792301ea13061e3115154553223f5c7bcda4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5760&amp;height=3546</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Traffice moves past Brookhaven City Centre on Friday, June 26, 2026. The Brookhaven City Council unanimously approved a 40% hike in the city’s property tax rate earlier this week. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url></urlset>