<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><urlset xmlns="http://www.sitemaps.org/schemas/sitemap/0.9" xmlns:news="http://www.google.com/schemas/sitemap-news/0.9" xmlns:image="http://www.google.com/schemas/sitemap-image/1.1"><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/05/how-atlanta-dreams-vision-for-angel-reese-looks-beyond-obvious-flaw/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-16T19:15:56.36Z</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>2026-05-16T19:15:56.36Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How Atlanta Dream’s vision for Angel Reese looks beyond obvious flaw]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[sports,wnba,basketball,atlanta dream,angel reese,ken sugiura]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/HFBW33XESJCE7MAYE67QOTMZTU.png?auth=5493945d655305617b37c25cf557694b877cd95b8418d34ab9da9dd1da075a1b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Dream open their home schedule against the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday at State Farm Arena. And all eyes will be on Angel Reese as she joins Atlanta for her third year in the WNBA. (Courtesy Atlanta Dream)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/05/lets-try-this-again-i-285-to-close-this-weekend-for-roadwork-after-weather-delay/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-16T18:11:53.319Z</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>2026-05-16T18:11:53.319Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[I-285 weekend closure sends traffic detouring through Atlanta ]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[metro atlanta,road closure,I-285,transportation,interstate]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/ZIRN6XILAJESNDRDY5F2S5GIZA.jpg?auth=0e61f46b66055ed93aebad0bbf06fa726c646df2cc2ad9c49e2d3cdd2f267449&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2859&amp;height=1906</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Officials plan to close a portion of I-285, shown here just before the Cascade Road exit, in both directions for construction work from 7 p.m. Friday until 5 a.m. Monday. (Ben Hendren for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/05/dalton-heads-back-home-with-class-4a-title-thanks-to-torres-goal/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-16T17:50:58.991Z</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>2026-05-16T17:50:58.991Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Dalton heads back home with Class 4A title thanks to Torres goal]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[high school sports,dalton,midtown,soccer]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/KBUPYNO6CFFYJBM4MKBAK2KNVQ.JPG?auth=d9f244c19c82e58a2fe90bf0855df001a57e9b736fb78620e2d2169fa6d56176&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2016&amp;height=1512</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dalton players and coaching celebrate after defeating Midtown, 1-0, for the Class 4A soccer championship on Friday, May 15, 2026, at Duluth High School. (Stan Awtrey for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/05/readers-write-13/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-16T15:30:39.943Z</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>2026-05-16T15:30:39.943Z</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/2026/05/going-to-the-beach-in-georgia-so-are-hungry-birds-and-nesting-sea-turtles/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-16T15:30:13.336Z</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>2026-05-16T15:30:13.336Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Going to the beach in Georgia? So are hungry birds and nesting sea turtles.]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/APJYLNXREBCAVK6PTNA73AYSTQ.jpg?auth=4ae7801165fc3a7cd864f4d2d2da20c65833254987aa4267d67670045cba346b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4288&amp;height=2848</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Migrating red knots, which spend the winter in South America,, gobble up horseshoe crab eggs on Georgia beaches in May. The eggs provide energy for the birds to continue their migration to nesting grounds in the Arctic. (Gregory Breesel/USFWS/Public Domain/Wikipedia Commons.)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/05/georgians-deserve-lower-insurance-costs-2025-reforms-arent-cutting-it/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-16T15:28:54.494Z</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>2026-05-16T15:28:54.494Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgians deserve lower insurance costs. 2025 reforms aren’t cutting it.]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/5O5VI7GV42HZS3Q3ER4WNQRXGI.JPG?auth=3ebb62a7a03fac26511bacc430ff1db7db9f9b57fc567f13952543e94b43a9e4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Attendees listen to Insurance Commissioner John King speaking during a town hall on tort reform at the Lou Walker Senior Center in Stonecrest on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. He discussed Gov. Brian Kemp’s legislation to overhaul the civil litigation process. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/05/back-to-back-acc-regular-season-titles-for-no-3-georgia-tech/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-16T15:02:48.668Z</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>2026-05-16T15:02:48.668Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Back-to-back ACC regular-season titles for No. 3 Georgia Tech]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[sports,college,baseball,georgia tech]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/FGAICJIH2RCJJJRJL2FKNNLYHI.JPG?auth=34c2323adf37daaf65048ba697c840edb4ffdb5978d87f4fc41965f321d6d776&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4403&amp;height=2935</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia Tech, shown here celebrating a win against Georgia at Truist Park last month, is well-positioned to earn a top-eight national seed in the NCAA Tournament in their pursuit of their first College World Series since 2006. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/05/picking-6-interesting-games-on-falcons-schedule-saints-chiefs-the-headliners/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-16T14:59:50.671Z</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>2026-05-16T14:59:50.671Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Picking 6 interesting games on Falcons schedule: Saints, Chiefs the headliners]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[sports,football,nfl,atlanta falcons]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/UHFYIO3FYNA3FCL4BO7W3X3PRI.jpg?auth=9fb121da8ba6d0fed1579d6ec655b128e05dd86e0e364c7b9821678ae03e4253&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2971&amp;height=1981</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Falcons wide receiver Drake London (center) lands to the ground after a catch against the Saints at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. Atlanta takes on New Orleans in Week 4. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/05/bottoms-bets-statewide-appeal-will-outweigh-skepticism-on-her-home-turf/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-16T14:47:15.625Z</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>2026-05-16T14:47:15.625Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Bottoms bets statewide appeal will outweigh skepticism on her home turf]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/DPPHW7JTCFFF5E557N3JSUJYQA.jpg?auth=96a6d886d40acb932ef317b29082525406e9cd34eacabd1b04e0f2591587ba74&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6433&amp;height=4289</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms speaks with voters at the Columbus Public Library on May 12, 2026 as part of her final statewide push ahead of the Democratic gubernatorial primary election.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/food-and-dining/2026/05/apartment-fire-shuts-down-the-alden-and-more-from-atlantas-dining-scene/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-16T14:31:08.669Z</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>2026-05-16T14:31:08.669Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Apartment fire shuts down the Alden, and more from Atlanta’s dining scene]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[atlanta restaurants,best atlanta restaurants,the alden,the alden chamblee,chamblee apartment fire,apartment fire chamblee,the alden gofundme,chef jared hucks,jw marriott atlanta downtown,the ledger bar and lounge,new atlanta restaurants,little alley steak,little alley alpharetta,stage kitchen and bar,stage restaurant dunwoody,novo cucina,novo cucina briarcliff,amistad coffee,jeremiah's italian ice atlanta,fiorenza italian restaurant,under pressure wine bar,grove and barrel provisions,alpharetta restaurants,new restaurants alpharetta]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/UF2QT6RYIBDBHJJUYCZDKSLZUU.jpeg?auth=2745960f316ad0b019ee13a9797beffaf2662f1ff525ceb893278f18c670ec02&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4284&amp;height=5712</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Onlookers watch the Parkview on Peachtree Boulevard apartment complex burn. The fire caused smoke and water damage to the Alden restaurant.(Courtesy of Jared Hucks)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/05/portion-of-beltline-blocked-off-as-atlanta-police-investigate-stabbing/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-16T14:17:27.538Z</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>2026-05-16T14:17:27.538Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Man charged with murder in Beltline stabbing has criminal history, records show]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[atlanta,beltline,stabbing,crime and public safety]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/7CVOXYJ5YJB6PMRRO7FKLVK3GQ.jpg?auth=708201c6a1ec4a5f8d7e92b26dd0b01af87a6454f6f4e456b18a839a84d895db&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8726&amp;height=5817</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Crime scene tape blocks off a portion of the Beltline near Flagler Avenue Northeast, where Atlanta police say they are responding to a report of a person stabbed. (Ben Hendren for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/05/braves-beat-red-sox-with-yastrzemskis-extra-inning-walk-off-single/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-16T14:07:36.541Z</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>2026-05-16T14:07:36.541Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Braves beat Red Sox with Yastrzemski’s extra-inning walk-off single]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[sports,baseball,mlb,atlanta braves]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/SYZ773QGTBEQFA5OZ7XL4SBERY.JPG?auth=be5173eaff32306d4131c0489101bf623ad43d1ad2523bb72d8908efd9c93449&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4444&amp;height=2963</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Braves outfielder Mike Yastrzemski celebrates after hitting the game-winning single during the 10th inning to defeat the Red Sox at Truist Park on Friday, May 15, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/05/bring-extra-towels-at-tybee-beach-bum-parade-water-hits-from-all-sides/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-16T14:06:28.955Z</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>2026-05-16T14:06:28.955Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Bring extra towels: At Tybee Beach Bum Parade, water hits from all sides]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Beach Bum parade,Tybee Island,Savannah,tourism,water fight]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/HNXMOUHV3VC3LI4NL5L2DVFVBI.JPG?auth=d7dfd21e3e7167529bc09ce781aaca6e78eadffc75768cda5969b9d8a10d590a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4777&amp;height=3178</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Participants shoot water guns during the Tybee Beach Bum Parade on Friday, May 15, 2026, to mark the start of the tourist season. (Sarah Peacock for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/business/2026/05/gov-kemp-will-extend-georgia-gas-tax-break-ahead-of-summer-driving-season/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-16T14:02:04.508Z</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>2026-05-16T14:02:04.508Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Gov. Kemp will extend Georgia gas tax break ahead of summer driving season]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/W4DHEU6CS5AE3NSVW6VXSBPPMA.jpg?auth=8613c21bf863b3548fe912413296b5d8870452c6d7507bfb788a5a1aab9df6e3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5226&amp;height=3484</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Gov. Brian Kemp on Friday extended the gas tax holiday for another two weeks as summer travel season is about to kick off and motorists deal with the highest fuel prices in four years. (Ben Hendren for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/05/ronald-acuna-jr-will-be-re-evaluated-after-home-stand/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-16T13:27:05.871Z</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>2026-05-16T13:27:05.871Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ronald Acuña Jr. will be ‘re-evaluated’ after home stand]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/DHWKI7F3SRDYHCXVGWVPAYH3JI.JPG?auth=597aeaebd12f010aa81324e840ca851b70d2db9e5e4089a060b3c491cc4acf39&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5256&amp;height=3504</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr. talks with teammates during batting practice before their MLB baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Truist Park, Friday, May 15, 2026, in Atlanta. Acuña is not in the lineup Friday as he is still recovering from an injury. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/05/gmc-prep-adds-to-boys-soccer-dynasty-wins-fourth-state-title-in-7-seasons/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-16T12:18:17.231Z</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>2026-05-16T12:18:17.231Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[GMC Prep adds to boys soccer ‘dynasty,’ wins fourth state title in 7 seasons]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[high school sports,georgia military college prep,soccer]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/P6RM6AZ2ORAFXDWJPEKV4J3VZI.jpeg?auth=200344a4ac43478a4e24fafa58f6fa8fb3e514759b3bb2d82a8700ab0193251a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5712&amp;height=4284</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia Military College Prep’s boys soccer won its fourth state championship in seven seasons with a 3-1 defeat of Atkinson County on Friday, May 15, 2026, at Matthews Field in Thomaston. (Jack Leo/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/05/2026-ghsa-soccer-state-championships-full-list-of-winners-scores/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-16T11:42:32.417Z</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>2026-05-16T11:42:32.417Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[2026 GHSA soccer state championships: Full list of winners, scores]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/HHQ53ISLYZBXPO3AYQP4GJLRRI.JPG?auth=03c7a1416ef8cf125d884cebfa58d329e18021bc9a350b44eb45dbe9f045fb50&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4467&amp;height=2978</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Islands forward JJ Stein (left) and defender Julian Roma kiss the state trophy after their win against East Hall in the GHSA 3A boys soccer state championship at Duluth High School, Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in Duluth. Islands defeated East Hall 6-0. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/05/henry-county-employee-found-dead-with-woman-infant/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-16T09:00:01.155Z</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>2026-05-16T09:00:01.155Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Henry County employee found dead with woman, infant]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Henry County,Henry County DOT]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/CFIBDIO3OFAZ3PTQ4LVMMEIZ2Q.jpeg?auth=8b0944fbd6d80142cc3be852ea7983655b122eb3f246a0afe4e1d6db6ae3775e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=309&amp;height=163</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[McDonough police are investigating the deaths of a Henry County laborer, a 20-year-old woman and an infant. (AJC FILE)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/arts-entertainment/2026/05/abcs-shark-tank-moving-to-atlanta-from-los-angeles/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-16T03:37:43.659Z</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>2026-05-16T03:37:43.659Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[ABC’s ‘Shark Tank’ moving to Atlanta from Los Angeles]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/2VZJVET37FAIFBCIGQPF5QEHWQ.jpg?auth=3dc1742886e1de565f52d18066c7fb1f2749f52a84c6af37fde591262315fccc&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Lori Greiner and guest Shark Rashaun Williams, a minority owner in the Atlanta Falcons, close a deal with entrepreneurs Victoria Yang, Nikki Varanasi and Lucy Yang during the Season 17 finale of Shark Tank that aired April 22, 2026, on ABC. (Disney/Christopher Willard)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/05/titans-top-marist-to-repeat-as-ghsa-class-4a-girls-soccer-champs/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-16T02:03:13.024Z</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>2026-05-16T02:03:13.024Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Titans top Marist to repeat as  GHSA Class 4A girls soccer champs]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/NVU6PYUMPFHZDCO5RORQ3JYPMI.jpeg?auth=27ec7f23808614341bc8900049628d2f5b6d7265307d858083b951e05fd15aa2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3024&amp;height=4032</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Seniors Amelia Comeaux and Reagan Michals celebrate together after Blessed Trinity beat Marist 1-0 for their second straight state championship. (Staff)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/05/trion-girls-soccer-completes-comeback-for-first-title-behind-seniors-2-goals/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-16T00:36:20.706Z</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>2026-05-16T00:36:20.706Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Trion girls soccer completes comeback for first title behind senior’s 2 goals]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/KX5GZSS37VGDBFALHRSWPBIGFI.jpeg?auth=bb14bfb573a2064a7a08595aa3addd669505255685cf45f93c08edae5de48429&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5712&amp;height=4284</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Trion's girls soccer team won its first state title, completing a 2-1 comeback win over Irwin County in the Class A Division II championship on Friday, May 15, at Matthews Field in Thomaston, Georgia. (Jack Leo/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/05/inside-the-falcons-viral-nfl-schedule-release-video/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-16T00:16:19.998Z</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>2026-05-16T00:16:19.998Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Inside the Falcons’ viral NFL schedule release video]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/VW66A46DJJHNTK2DYWOTHSUFSQ.JPG?auth=9ca84f550588330e9809503e4de5015adccdae88d024f78dcd1d156cc8c381e4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4502&amp;height=3001</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[(Miguel Martinez/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/05/dream-angel-reese-prepare-for-big-test-against-defending-champion-aces/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T22:37:05.834Z</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>2026-05-15T22:37:05.834Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Dream, Angel Reese prepare for big test against defending champion Aces]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[sports,wnba,basketball,atlanta dream]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/MMWRGQQC4JGITERM2QMHLX3YMY.jpg?auth=4bb777781a4baa5e1078c93e15de9a0caac0d23d567ea6721a8d639baf43e885&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2942&amp;height=1961</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dream guard Allisha Gray was an All-WNBA selection last season and, with the addition of some new players, Atlanta is positioned to be a title contender. (Miguel Martinez/AJC 2025)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/05/empty-waymos-invade-atlanta-neighborhood-keep-circling-cul-de-sac/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T21:47:50.114Z</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>2026-05-15T21:47:50.114Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Empty Waymos invade Atlanta neighborhood, keep circling cul-de-sac]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/UVJVRI4BQFFYPHIXKV3F5KAFVI.jpg?auth=0740e6944515553b897e36fd9097011dc3b77c722985ed88c3b6377ff30ecbbe&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1359&amp;height=702</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[In its report about a wave of Waymos in a northwest Atlanta neighborhood, Channel 2 Action News shared video of the vehicles that residents say are causing concern. (Courtesy of Channel 2 Action News)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/05/georgia-football-set-for-seven-official-visits-on-scavenger-hunt-weekend/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T20:11:02.36Z</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>2026-05-15T20:11:02.36Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia football set for seven official visits on scavenger hunt weekend ]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Georgia Football Recruiting,Georgia football,UGA football recruiting,Kirby Smart,Sentell's Intel,Dawgnation recruiting,Eric McFarland III,Namajay Thompson,Amare Patterson,Isaac McNeil,Jabarrius Garror,Sean Fox,KJ Green]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/ABLBVPALAVC5ZKDHG6F7TQTHE4.JPG?auth=bc0ad5cd7f9a40f4f17c05763e69ac4ea96ca504aad75f53b78983b294114df1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3627&amp;height=2418</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Finding Georgia head coach Kirby Smart on campus and taking a selfie with him for social media are central to the scavenger hunt weekend. (Jason Getz/AJC 2025)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/05/falcons-schedule-is-out-here-are-our-way-too-early-guesses-on-their-record/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T19:41:34.716Z</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>2026-05-15T19:41:34.716Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Falcons’ schedule is out; here are our way-too-early guesses on their record]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/C3VGBYMUEBCSPBQGVLFR7SF7GY.jpg?auth=6947359743f0c5cfd03b41357b4dfa7ee8f486b6506609267018660f485e2b71&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3291&amp;height=2194</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Atlanta Falcons players celebrate with Falcons wide receiver Drake London (second from left) after his touchdown during the first half against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/05/mauricio-dubon-is-more-than-just-good-glove-for-braves/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T19:05:30.562Z</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>2026-05-15T19:05:30.562Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Mauricio Dubón is more than just good glove for Braves]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/7EQIAPH3SRAQFLLHUQGNSEZZYI.JPG?auth=c4fafc47c8e8e500a6ec1ee3fed37c602ed77fa9c8c132a8e63f51dbb9b3bb56&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5887&amp;height=3925</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Braves center fielder Mauricio Dubón high-fives teammates in the dugout after scoring a run against the Cleveland Guardians in the third inning of a MLB baseball game on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Colin Hubbard for the AJC)

]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/inspire/2026/05/sweet-tea-generous-georgians/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T19:00:52.611Z</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>2026-05-15T19:00:52.611Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Sweet Tea: Generous Georgians]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/video/news/2026/05/kandi-burruss-opens-up-about-healing-co-parenting-her-next-chapter/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T18:51:28Z</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>2026-05-15T18:51:28Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Kandi Burruss Opens Up About Healing, Co-Parenting & Her Next Chapter]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[uatl,atlanta-city,ajcvideo]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/https%3A%2F%2Fd1fegwn2wjh0cs.cloudfront.net%2F05-15-2026%2Ft_125e00147d80449db3c06ffe1677b151_name_Screenshot_2026_05_15_at_2_44_38_PM.png?auth=f6deff514eb8f06fe8ef9a2a2c55bc8363957c791bba5eb674d2c9be71e52799&amp;smart=true&amp;width=756&amp;height=1354</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/05/sec-programs-following-lead-of-truist-parks-the-battery-atlanta/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T18:06:02.079Z</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>2026-05-15T18:06:02.079Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[SEC programs following lead of Truist Park’s The Battery Atlanta]]></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/LNOZLM7WDU22LHW5PIK5OCBU3U.JPG?auth=5eee780cedcb0c93f714b1a054f5c268f44d1a9bf0cdf4e527f0e0273266e78d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Battery Atlanta generated about $137 million in revenue last year, including $97.4 million in revenue for the Braves. (Abbey Cutre /AJC 2025)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/food-and-dining/2026/05/spirit-of-the-woods-your-next-bottle-of-bourbon-could-plant-a-tree/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T17:46:33.342Z</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>2026-05-15T17:46:33.342Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Spirit of the woods: Your next bottle of bourbon could plant a tree]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Bourbon,atlanta cocktails,redwood empire whiskey,noble oak whiskey,longleaf distilling co,environmental activism,save the trees,save the planet,earth day]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/MU5W2L7S3VGAVGJN7ZIFTILAEE.jpg?auth=f6f8a6d5c199a47478ee865b069773fe9423ad7597e15b0bfa2876ebab637ada&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3240&amp;height=2160</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Longleaf pine forests used to encompass 90 million acres across the Southeast. Longleaf Distilling Co. plants one seedling per bottle sold in hopes of restoring decimated forests in Georgia. 
(Courtesy of Longleaf Distilling Co.)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/05/ghsa-track-day-4-results-oconee-boys-north-hall-girls-win-1st-ever-state-titles/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T17:46:21.138Z</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>2026-05-15T17:46:21.138Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[GHSA track Day 4 results: Oconee boys, North Hall girls win 1st-ever state titles]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/K4P3TQAPHZEYLD2EGSCDCBOSGQ.jpg?auth=0757e0d302e1e34b4611f2f4d1ac843dd81e88037e1bc5a85d4955cc70d9515f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A GHSA logo is seen on the athletes’ podium during the Boys 1600-meter Run 1A Division 2 at the GHSA track and field state championships 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/sports/2026/05/some-teams-have-rally-caps-georgia-baseball-has-buc-ees-sour-power/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T17:35:33.685Z</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>2026-05-15T17:35:33.685Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Some teams have rally caps. Georgia baseball has Buc-ee’s Sour Power.]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/SQYGVU6DCYZQNTFOIWMHKA2IPQ.JPG?auth=00f9e44e8363f626627ca1b3f71435fa4f798b90aff9c29a3a749f63c692dcdc&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5485&amp;height=3657</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia’s Daniel Jackson said sharing Sour Power candy after scoring is "one of the things that we do that I feel like brings us together." (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/05/javy-lopez-impressed-with-drake-baldwin-details-first-encounter-with-bobby-cox/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T17:12:43.764Z</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>2026-05-15T17:12:43.764Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Javy López calls Drake Baldwin ‘a spark,’ details first encounter with Bobby Cox]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/JSUXAWTI4WF5N6JOWW3T473L5U.jpg?auth=de7bbcdaf67d44b02f5ee7836662b9af21cb85b7271ab0178d98d6ace33fc6cd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=824&amp;height=662</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Braves greats Andruw Jones and Javy Lopez give each other five while taking the field for the team's final game at Turner Field on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/05/how-georgias-abortion-law-thrust-shanette-williams-into-a-fight-at-the-ballot-box/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T16:11:01.636Z</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>2026-05-15T16:11:01.636Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How Georgia’s abortion law thrust Shanette Williams into a fight at the ballot box]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[georgia,politics,government,medical,abortion ban]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/KJVFAR26YVALXLQROK6TXL2ECQ.jpg?auth=d277e467f9aaebfb12cbff77fc69226f44bc889c7556f9700415bd22661236e6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5819&amp;height=3941</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Shanette Williams, whose daughter Amber Nicole Thurman died after a delay in emergency medical care tied to Georgia’s abortion ban, poses for a portrait at her home on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in Covington. Williams has become involved in political advocacy and is supporting campaigns this cycle. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/05/braves-report-dubon-keeps-dubin-on/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T15:31:59.753Z</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>2026-05-15T15:31:59.753Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Braves Report: Dubón keeps dubin’ on]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/YQY5KHREXFATJBOVZX6K36ESCI.jpg?auth=e6a2de12599e6716f8f489c51b57bfec08b5974d774d272d66502c828f2242c2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3702&amp;height=2468</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves' Mauricio Dubón celebrates his two-run homer against the Chicago Cubs on May 13, 2026. (Mike Stewart/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/05/falcons-set-to-face-tough-slate-of-quarterbacks-early-in-2026/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T14:44:13.666Z</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>2026-05-15T14:44:13.666Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Falcons set to face tough slate of quarterbacks early in 2026]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[sports,nfl,football,atlanta falcons,michael cunningham]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/SI4UYIUS6BDN3HVBW5DSQVZBUE.jpg?auth=507899b46e38aabc1abca5088135e26324f4ab16e348b6a53d64457f6a6bb300&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4222&amp;height=2814</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers leaves the field after an NFL wild-card playoff game against the Texans on Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, in Pittsburgh. The Falcons will face Rodgers on the road before he’s had any wear and tear on his body. (Gene J. Puskar/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/05/did-republicans-just-hand-keisha-lance-bottoms-a-ticket-to-november/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T14:21:17.437Z</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>2026-05-15T14:21:17.437Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Did Republicans just hand Keisha Lance Bottoms a ticket to November?]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/VAD6POKOPVDA5OMSG6IE5AZ3EE.jpeg?auth=43c4c0fec326ce07fce6db44297f1bef41c49bd597c8523d8cf8d6929fd93684&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2016&amp;height=1512</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announces her proposal for a Voting Rights Act for Georgia. Atlanta, Ga. May 13, 2025. (Patricia Murphy/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/05/georgia-governor-candidates-sharpen-attacks-in-final-primary-stretch/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T14:18:09.863Z</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>2026-05-15T14:18:09.863Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia governor candidates sharpen attacks in final primary stretch]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[politics,government,politically georgia]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/53EWLZUYBRATTH4TB6KCV6F37M.JPG?auth=ab065b3b827196bb7145c548fbc560454fe2166b798379ed80b74678c56f7079&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2001</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Republican candidates for governor Rick Jackson (left) and Lt. Gov. Burt Jones interact during the Atlanta Press Club Loudermilk-Young governor debate last month. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/05/georgias-high-gas-prices-make-used-evs-worth-a-look/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T14:02:47.083Z</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>2026-05-15T14:02:47.083Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia’s high gas prices make used EVs worth a look]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[car,vehicle]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/OA5V2EVB7RDDLGCNG4TFLHOCO4.jpg?auth=9655d0ab13d33a07005fdb53ec781e643c06ea54db70c4eebaf779ef40061765&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A motorist sits in a Tesla Model 3 at a Tesla charging station Friday, March 13, 2026, in Lakewood, Colo., in Denver. (David Zalubowski/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/05/dream-announce-sellout-of-home-opener-at-state-farm-arena/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T14:01:33.453Z</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>2026-05-15T14:01:33.453Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Dream announce sellout of home opener at State Farm Arena]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[sports,basketball,wnba,atlanta dream]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/FNKFKVYL5ZFRHM55GRX3WVPGRU.jpeg?auth=4acb24ed9e60bd953507e6783d1ee4fc7d9e0f0d87fc11074a71949afc196f78&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=683</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Dream, who won their season opener over the Lynx last weekend, have sold out their home opener set for Sunday at State Farm Arena. 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The Henderson twins both won state championships on Thursday as Thomasville's teams both won Class A Division I titles within hours of each other at Matthews Field in Thomaston, Georgia. (Jack Leo/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/05/braves-impress-in-series-wins-over-top-competitors-dodgers-cubs/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T13:33:51.064Z</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>2026-05-15T13:33:51.064Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Braves impress in series wins over top competitors Dodgers, Cubs]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[braves]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/NV45FHOY5JHXRH3DNM5KIS4ISU.JPG?auth=73e190edc6d46f00214ff8c8527b61bde7a54d414c015030b8337e8b9a639026&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3499&amp;height=2333</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Braves’ Matt Olson (left) high-fives Drake Baldwin (right) after Baldwin’s home run during the eighth inning against the Royals on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Colin Hubbard for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/business/2026/05/the-data-center-boom-is-transforming-georgia-some-residents-could-lose-their-land/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T13:28:23.967Z</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>2026-05-15T13:28:23.967Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The data center boom is transforming Georgia. Some residents could lose their land.]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/LODY2A6CVJDTZCJZTNMD37LT4Q.JPG?auth=e349534838fdf1dae06f1143cb8d0bc4a935335bd2b3ef5d8ac83ebdc8ae803e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8192&amp;height=5464</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Rachael Maszk and her daughters, Inez, 17 months, and Zoe, 2, check on the plants in their garden. 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(Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/05/social-circle-sues-trump-administration-to-stop-warehouse-conversion/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T12:58:39.086Z</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>2026-05-15T12:58:39.086Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Social Circle sues Trump administration to stop warehouse conversion]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Social Circle,President Donald Trump,DHS,Department of Homeland Security,Immigration and Customs Enforcement,ICE,Deportations,Mass deportations,Warehouse,Immigrant detention Centers]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/2KBB7HRSGBGCFOBNM5WMSWAO5E.jpg?auth=b52184a122929ce90eeb58e5395ccfda58f92b1c14e271ccbf077780e2a92c28&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=3750</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Protesters gather on Social Circle Parkway in the city of Social Circle to voice opposition to  the Department of Homeland Security buying and converting a warehouse into an immigrant detention facility on Wednesday, Jan 14, 2026. The city filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday to block the Trump administration from doing so. (Ben Hendren/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/business/2026/05/inside-ted-turners-cnn-center-apartment-a-time-capsule-being-restored/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T12:46:07.853Z</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>2026-05-15T12:46:07.853Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Inside Ted Turner’s CNN Center apartment, a time capsule being restored]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/AJTNLVVBVJH7FI3NEEAPAB3TAY.JPG?auth=4002e52ad650ecf7082697d66248bacc0c481effdd925c7183e4a01b5e635106&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5947&amp;height=3965</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Logs are stacked in the fireplace at Ted Turner’s loft apartment at the former CNN Center in Atlanta on Monday, May 11, 2026. 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(Abbey Cutrer/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/LU4ZDA3BXVA3NFF6LMXJSFTALQ.JPG?auth=81565b98901d68529099a99c53794c1275b731e985641eed0763a7b88240b384&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5712&amp;height=3808</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A phone hangs on the wall next to the toilet in the bathroom at Ted Turner’s loft apartment at the former CNN Center in Atlanta on Monday, May 11, 2026. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/256A5POYLJFXJLW77JL6ZVJW3U.JPG?auth=e1537278647f7c64c4926648483bd4f73f3a8d42bda4ed3780cfb6677221188e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5800&amp;height=3867</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[An oversized vanity in the bathroom of Ted Turner’s loft apartment at the former CNN Center in Atlanta on Monday, May 11, 2026. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/557KMWEDORDPFAMHZRMEXBLE7I.JPG?auth=39b3591cfb9c3798bc87baa708fab3ea5ae5cda01cecd21d57b02ad87f1e7f32&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Green carpet covers the spiral staircase at Ted Turner’s loft apartment at the former CNN Center in Atlanta on Monday, May 11, 2026. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/26ABK3Z7KZEUJPYPGKLDEZBOYQ.JPG?auth=b5754ea1405581f0c1a9544005ffa1c087bb6412fb5ed9187cc9947d029055f9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Lights illuminate the built-in shelving in the closet at Ted Turner’s loft apartment at the former CNN Center in Atlanta on Monday, May 11, 2026. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/SQZ4TUJMWVGEJK4KIKLJGYT67Q.JPG?auth=35f2bf17b69a632fc74265d143183f6ba1e6c8b5d9a85727f6683430c9cebc38&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The living area, featuring a fireplace, small television and a fish tank, in Ted Turner’s loft apartment at the former CNN Center in Atlanta on Monday, May 11, 2026. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/4Y6ZLEQRLZG2FKHKC4TTF7P2FQ.JPG?auth=427efa64c7e326ec08aff780f8b346997ce781bb7d2276ba6a8d92a579a1dc78&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5407&amp;height=3605</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[An old tv is displayed at Ted Turner’s loft apartment at the former CNN Center in Atlanta on Monday, May 11, 2026. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/5RSTP5AWMBFFPLWM4KWQXDRS3Q.JPG?auth=cc87794d547a93660d5c340362493b59dde74db2eda64acce9a8e2e429f8257f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5625&amp;height=3750</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Old AJC newspaper scraps are found in the fireplace at Ted Turner’s loft apartment at the former CNN Center in Atlanta on Monday, May 11, 2026. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/7SOCCNENDRCI5KRE5NH4VRMYMU.JPG?auth=2a6933135f07a168e5f8fcf47e94490ea19660a3b873a6c8ca61bec6c35eb3cf&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5380&amp;height=3587</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The time changes on the oven in the kitchen at Ted Turner’s loft apartment at the former CNN Center in Atlanta on Monday, May 11, 2026. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/N7Y2LEIBRBHNXAZFSW2PHCBGTM.JPG?auth=db438debe1672d8ecc0791c7a6251c83185e8e43b287d70666207cedff2ddd88&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The kitchen of Ted Turner’s loft apartment at the former CNN Center in Atlanta on Monday, May 11, 2026. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/3YQSR3GNG5DUXFEC6UGTYI5IC4.JPG?auth=ca62c25256a748fffee40747eb9fdeb301b194f54be107015421485305c1956e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5717&amp;height=3811</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Labels for light switches are displayed at Ted Turner’s loft apartment at the former CNN Center in Atlanta on Monday, May 11, 2026. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/6C25CGRSHBFEXIB3PA7NM5RVTM.JPG?auth=f2b4255564aa138d621a375bdfc080c1abb6af1026fdb8a07a6dfe896a093428&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Light reflects on an old fish tank at Ted Turner’s loft apartment at the former CNN Center in Atlanta on Monday, May 11, 2026. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/MPLY4L5EYZH47NMI7W4YS5M4RQ.JPG?auth=5fe27dc815270b5aa787546f9ae7dcd7ffb6488ead7cf7bc4883e5c2c8e92a86&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sun shines onto the exterior of Ted Turner’s loft apartment at the former CNN Center in Atlanta on Monday, May 11, 2026. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/R2QJZEWCZBAFRDJMVAQPKCB7CE.JPG?auth=9c9c688378518d5572ec8832c8743ec3312e0a411ee34d796ab1da44cdd9229f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5816&amp;height=3877</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A partial view of the exterior of Ted Turner’s loft apartment at the former CNN Center in Atlanta on Monday, May 11, 2026. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/I3IYZYI2PBHQJBFCXN2MA5ANSI.JPG?auth=b167bd0a36e29966326a896f8ce2240935a266804a0c1d59b11d0a1eb90ef4a3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The shower of Ted Turner’s loft apartment features a window with a view at the former CNN Center in Atlanta on Monday, May 11, 2026. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/5PXPUQMFCRERTAX5UTFS3PN7XE.JPG?auth=65a490609bc26c66fde3d538e8da8141ee7f7a6bd65f099da031b4af353ef078&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5138&amp;height=3425</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The view from Ted Turner’s loft apartment at the former CNN Center in Atlanta on Monday, May 11, 2026. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/business/2026/05/one-of-atlantas-tallest-towers-snags-tenant-after-being-empty-for-years/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T12:45:47.944Z</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>2026-05-15T12:45:47.944Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[One of Atlanta’s tallest towers snags tenant after being empty for years]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/ANY32JNQ7TYCE5AEKNVXZTJXK4.jpg?auth=7bcb87a2af5538b36ce4434baf3d94ca59dd2242079e131e2bfd0dd4e7ebd40e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3979&amp;height=2421</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A Tower Square signature logo now sits atop what was the old AT&T building at 675 West Peachtree St. in Midtown Atlanta. (John Spink/AJC 2020)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/05/thomasville-wins-historic-girls-soccer-state-title-on-overtime-corner-kick-goal/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T12:15:47.794Z</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>2026-05-15T12:15:47.794Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Thomasville girls soccer makes history with state title on OT corner kick goal]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/BABW3WCRQJFYXE3HJGCOXIM6A4.jpeg?auth=c54a550a96d026508ca0ccea458a34d67bc076fdacc320cbb004469b24bd172d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4680&amp;height=3510</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Thomasville's girls soccer won its first state title by a 1-0 final in overtime over Model on Thursday, May 14, at Matthews Field in Thomaston, Georgia (Jack Leo/AJC).]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/05/wolverines-rally-to-reclaim-girls-soccer-state-title/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T12:13:04.575Z</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>2026-05-15T12:13:04.575Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[West Forsyth rallies to reclaim girls’ soccer state title ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/FK3B5FAAPVGBHOFF7BC7QRNFHM.jpg?auth=b9720a0044c90b3042f39abfdfd3dac5688375596b18643b03a396a06abdcf48&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4032&amp;height=3024</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The West Forsyth team and coaches celebrate winning their fourth state title in six years, after beating Walton 2-1 in Thursday’s Class 6A girls’ championship game in Duluth.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/05/thomasville-soccer-completes-state-championship-sweep-as-boys-avenge-2025-loss/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T12:09:18.508Z</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>2026-05-15T12:09:18.508Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Thomasville soccer completes state championship sweep as boys avenge 2025 loss]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/FW6RGEDG6FDNLO3LHP5PYKOCCY.jpeg?auth=cec8c9d7a5d9eb592b0b80c459030607f620ff8f67bc70375191a3e9b5e31b09&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5712&amp;height=4284</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Thomasville clinched a 1-0 win over Armuchee in the Class A Division I boys soccer state championship on Thursday, May 14, at Matthews Field in Thomaston, Georgia (Jack Leo/AJC).]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/05/falcons-to-open-season-at-steelers-heres-the-rest-of-their-2026-schedule/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T11:53:26.595Z</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>2026-05-15T11:53:26.595Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Falcons to open season at Steelers; here’s the rest of their 2026 schedule]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/TGD3UQL3JRD5BAABZILECI5R5I.jpg?auth=4017c6098bb8df7337a803af08c3a35f70d1fad4894673f9a06564d871109ec4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3244&amp;height=2163</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson runs with the ball during warm-ups before the game against the Los Angeles Rams at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/05/road-matchups-primetime-games-and-more-takeaways-from-the-falcons-schedule/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T11:52:56.909Z</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>2026-05-15T11:52:56.909Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Road matchups, primetime games and more takeaways from the Falcons’ schedule]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/ZK4KQTSFHBEPTAMSBXYXE3YIKQ.jpg?auth=bafe38e1f5d9c2d13ed5a559fbf68d6e633e2403f9d3ae37e932e8cdc44d7ad1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6911&amp;height=4610</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Atlanta Falcons cornerback Dee Alford (20), center, reacts after an interception in the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, January 4, 2026.
(Miguel Martinez/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/05/am-atl-data-dump/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T11:28:25.393Z</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>2026-05-15T11:28:25.393Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[A.M. ATL: Data dump]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/05/late-heroics-by-two-seniors-leads-meadowcreek-to-class-6a-soccer-title/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T11:27:13.577Z</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>2026-05-15T11:27:13.577Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Late heroics by two seniors leads Meadowcreek to Class 6A soccer title]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[high school sports,meadowcreek,georgia,soccer,walton]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/74BXJAZFHRCV5CQX6QVLQCJRAM.JPG?auth=06c6d6ce766face54ef7a5a1f14b877f64295b2ff8f91ebcfb0ef328071ab838&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2856&amp;height=2142</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Meadowcreek boys celebrate their Class 6A soccer championship win over Walton on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at Duluth High School. (Stan Awtrey for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/05/gerrymandering-reduces-voter-turnout-and-increases-voter-burnout/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T11:00:00.585Z</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>2026-05-15T11:00:00.585Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Gerrymandering reduces voter turnout and increases voter burnout]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/PKXPRZHATFG5DOQPQSQNAN5KKM.JPG?auth=10c48783e55f438c5d753f1471374b6f6b12fc142b0b9ed0ab805fa7f895e5a0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5508&amp;height=3672</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A voter leaves the early voting precinct for the Georgia Democratic primary at the City of South Fulton Southwest Arts Center on Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/05/to-2026-graduates-heed-6-lessons-from-georgia-politics-to-guide-your-way/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T10:13:17.424Z</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>2026-05-15T10:13:17.424Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[To 2026 graduates, heed 6 lessons from Georgia politics to guide your way]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/BA4IJYEBUJGBXC4AP7LDTDTIDI.jpeg?auth=3a856799f36d6e90d51ff5b2d548bb67a09b7aa5669b9ba050fc9efe63ac88d2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1280&amp;height=853</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[AJC chief political reporter Greg Bluestein delivers the convocation address at the University of Georgia's School of Public and International Affairs on May 8, 2026. (Justin Evans for the AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/05/house-looks-to-cut-limits-on-investor-owned-homes-from-housing-bill/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T10:00:07.495Z</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>2026-05-15T10:00:07.495Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[House looks to cut limits on investor-owned homes from housing bill]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/4IFQU2VLXWIAUVXPNSIFG5IPI4.jpg?auth=d2f0311174c30c3dd027c93deb9e3e3b5ab4812276d81f31aecdfe243f113322&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5510&amp;height=3666</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Street view of Winslow at Eagles Landing neighborhood, where a large number of homes are owned by investors, Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023, in McDonough. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/05/america-at-250-celebrate-independence-by-remembering-the-ladies-of-georgia/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T10:00:05.024Z</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>2026-05-15T10:00:05.024Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[America at 250: Celebrate independence by remembering the ladies of Georgia]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/TWDZ7BZWRHAXFAEX3CEIVWRBHY.jpg?auth=366d77e2a2e8ddc0fd38f0d5a4786974110639d1782219db352c645eb4edc1fa&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1980&amp;height=1536</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Historic marker honoring Mary Musgrove, a Creek liaison and trader around Savannah. (Courtesy of Carl Vinson Institute of Government)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/business/2026/05/conservationists-slam-kemp-veto-of-bill-to-boost-georgia-wildland-protection/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T10:00:04.448Z</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>2026-05-15T10:00:04.448Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Conservationists slam Kemp veto of bill to boost Georgia wildland protection]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/S4IOHBIPMVFRXA4UYN6HOEYISU.jpg?auth=3c0d0cff9489c7f891d6285ae0a7584b9c8b5142a7931ecb9b571cab22b895d1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4269&amp;height=2908</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A little blue heron takes flight over the Okefenokee Swamp in Folkston on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025. Earlier that summer, land next to the Okefenokee Swamp that was slated for a titanium mine was purchased by The Conservation Fund, spelling an end to a project some had feared could irreparably damage the fragile ecosystem. But while that proposal is off the table, the specter of mining near the refuge remains. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/05/brad-raffensperger-cant-outrun-2020-neither-can-georgia-politics/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T09:30:01.371Z</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>2026-05-15T09:30:01.371Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Brad Raffensperger can’t outrun 2020. Neither can Georgia politics.]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/LJHHB6H2VK5WOYFFOGFQRXWAHA.jpg?auth=6a4c63e41583d919fc9498f285c8607c7808d6ec20a127d3d9dde19285d57ba5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=3308</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger has been under scrutiny — mostly from MAGA Republicans — since he refused President Donald Trump's request to "find 11,780 votes" in Georgia. (John Spink/AJC 2024)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/05/how-birth-alert-bracelets-are-improving-maternal-care-in-georgia/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T09:00:03.829Z</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>2026-05-15T09:00:03.829Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How birth alert bracelets are improving maternal care in Georgia ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/VGL2L3NHPNC73N723XBNBPXISA.jpeg?auth=4c0e962283efcb56dc13a76ce8587b338c1a44c0404b9b3a8cdba94e2757e8c6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5400&amp;height=3038</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Metria Cauthen shows off her baby bump (and her birth alert bracelet) with husband, Armand Cauthen, and 3-year-old daughter, Autumn. (Aaron Moon/Courtesy Wellstar Cobb Medical Center) ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/herstory/2026/05/care-packages-have-fed-the-hungry-abroad-now-some-go-to-atlantas-needy/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T09:00:02.572Z</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>2026-05-15T09:00:02.572Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[CARE packages have fed the hungry abroad. Now some go to Atlanta’s needy.]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/GDRTVKYLV5E3DAFZPKJGJDWDAQ.jpg?auth=4bcc5d4d9598667e0b11807369754afae9b535695ecb82557916ee46f715ed93&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5906&amp;height=4486</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[CARE packages in Germany. (Courtesy of CARE)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/05/prepare-to-meet-more-georgia-girls-with-this-name-now-the-states-most-popular/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T09:00:04.754Z</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>2026-05-15T09:00:04.754Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Prepare to meet more Georgia girls with this name, now the state’s most popular]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/4FL5PXBPLBB7VBPQXLMRRVXD3Y.jpg?auth=1c9b51a4547835380e0d2f584cf8b7141e0a1559297532af0d0e0ca4202e2311&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2369&amp;height=1579</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Do you know an Amelia? You're probably going to know a lot more soon. The name got more than just a foot in the door on Georgia's list of most popular baby names. In 2025, it took the top spot. (Eric Gay/AP 2020)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/education/2026/05/how-state-funding-made-teen-mental-health-first-aid-training-possible/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T09:00:05.057Z</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>2026-05-15T09:00:05.057Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How state funding made teen mental health first aid training possible]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/J6OFMVKLCJBWPHHORFAI6CS2ZM.jpg?auth=26001f546cef01ab318e785c2c902cb1fe67307550164b61aead4c51d4fa6e75&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4032&amp;height=2268</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Troup County School System Administrative Services Center. (Courtesy photo)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/05/hoa-beefs-online-name-calling-spill-into-ethics-complaints-against-official/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T09:00:04.232Z</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>2026-05-15T09:00:04.232Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[HOA beefs, online name-calling spill into ethics complaints against official]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Roswell,Fulton County Ethics Commission,Fulton County government,Dick Anderson,HOA]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/BHEUHMECNGMIIVXMZM3DAUON4M.JPG?auth=d9a1654ab5f14fe8e672528469a1dff9df119bf81d31c49742228fd14eced616&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8192&amp;height=5464</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Fulton County Manager Dick Anderson, seen here speaking to a reporter on Feb. 10, 2023, faces two ethics complaints from three of his neighbors in Ellard, a gated community in east Roswell. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/05/braves-cant-complete-sweep-blanked-by-cubs-in-finale/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T02:58:06.384Z</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>2026-05-15T02:58:06.384Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Braves can’t complete sweep, blanked by Cubs in finale]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/IFIS2LC6IRA6PN5HVLXL2VHLRA.jpg?auth=14f1edc01dd8a88f865c1ed655072a8e0550594b468330aa22653e808ed82ef5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1803&amp;height=1202</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves pitcher Chris Sale reacts after striking out Chicago Cubs' Matt Shaw to end the top half of the first inning of a baseball game, Thursday, May 14, 2026, in Atlanta. (Erik S. Lesser/AP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/05/georgia-tech-leans-heavily-on-potential-impact-of-new-athletics-center/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T01:56:27.762Z</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>2026-05-15T01:56:27.762Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Georgia Tech leans heavily on potential impact of new athletics center]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/WT5KXXFS4BBRLC6XHZWDKJVXHY.jpg?auth=76261f1e1008cab5a540a28598390d1b71fd9d5144da6942525da976bcc97d46&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2048&amp;height=1536</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Georgia Tech athletic director Ryan Alpert addresses guests at the opening of the Thomas A. Fanning Student-Athlete Performance Center. The building exceeds 100,000 square feet and came at a cost of $90 million. (Ken Sugiura/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/politics/2026/05/what-to-know-about-georgias-special-session-on-redistricting-voting/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T21:03:08.161Z</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>2026-05-14T21:03:08.161Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[What to know about Georgia’s special session on redistricting, voting]]></news:title><news:keywords><![CDATA[Georgia,Special session,Georgia politics,politics]]></news:keywords></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/REOAL4QQ6NG6PLDSGLYYQ4LHKQ.JPG?auth=1f3cd349f25ae4aea9ebbd45ffb7906d53f6110be49d2cf383dc988f43c05d89&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5315&amp;height=3543</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Thew Georgia State Capitol dome is shown through the offices of the Georgia Technology Authority, Monday, May 4. The Georgia state capitol is also known as the Gold Dome and will be the site of the special session. (Jason Getz/AJC)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/05/mike-luckovich-comes-with-handy-eraser/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T20:51:12.547Z</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>2026-05-14T20:51:12.547Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Mike Luckovich: Comes with handy eraser]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/arts-entertainment/2026/05/ex-dekalb-resident-ylan-noel-stars-as-master-thief-in-netflixs-nemesis/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T19:56:03.995Z</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>2026-05-14T19:56:03.995Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ex-DeKalb resident Y’lan Noel stars as master thief in Netflix’s ‘Nemesis’]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://images.ajc.com/resizer/v2/P5RRG7JMWFA2LGY3J7YJRL5UYM.jpg?auth=eb622390bf2a198426a2dd06211d019287393001f044976bc132ea97cbaf30af&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3600&amp;height=2024</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Y'lan Noel, who grew up in Decatur and Stone Mountain, plays Coltrane Wilder, a supersmart thief in the new Netflix series "Nemesis." (Courtesy of Netflix)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.ajc.com/opinion/2026/05/readers-write-12/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T19:29:09.751Z</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>2026-05-14T19:29:09.751Z</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)]]></image:caption></image:image></url></urlset>